A classic new zealand christmas carol sung by the late great billy t james. James came to prominence in the television variety show radio times, but is best remembered for the billy t james show, six series of which were screened by tvnz between 1981 and 1986. Directed and cowritten by ian mune, it became one of the most successful local films released in new zealand in the 1980s. The film uses remastered footage and an impressive. The best of the billy t james collection television nz on. Peter will share some stories and clips in a trip down a hilarious memory lane at the nz international comedy festival. Shop for vinyl, cds and more from billy t at the discogs marketplace. On the show, the gifted impressionist portrayed a variety of characters in recurring sketches such as te news, a parody of the maori news show te karere. Being season 1, the show hasnt quite hit its stride, but its still worth five stars in my book. Billy directed by peter burger until proven innocent, this toprating telefeature dramatised the life story of legendary comedian billy t james.
A dramatisation on his life including his marriage to lynn matthews, his upbringing, inspirations, comedy. With humour and love, the film tells of billy s meteoric rise to national fame and his tragic downfall into. Aug 16, 2011 billy t james died when i was still at primary school, so while i had some memories of him on television, i was slightly nervous i would find the humour and context of billy t te movie slightly dated. Te movie 2011 the life and work of new zealand entertainer. V4 bunnygirl set by billyt 3d figure assets clothing. Billy screened on 21 august 2011 as a sunday theatre drama on tv one, 20 years after billy t s death, aged just 42. Billy t james, 19481991, born william james taitoko, was by general consensus the greatest entertainer new zealand ever produced.
After pat garrett kills billy the kid, billys lookalike roy rogers arrives and is mistaken for him. Te movie celebrates the life of the legendary billy t james, new zealands bestloved entertainer. Came a hot friday is a 1985 new zealand comedy film, based on the 1964 novel by ronald hugh morrieson. Elevenyearold miners son billy elliot is on his way to boxing lessons when he stumbles upon a ballet class. Holed up in fort sumner with his gang between cattle rustlings, billy the kid kris kristofferson ignores the advice. Gates noted that microsoft plans to include movie maker as part of windows live, so people will get the program when they download that online package.
Jul 23, 2011 this is a biopic about the life and times of legendary maori entertainer billy t james. This is more a story told by his friends and colleages about the man behind the image billy t was must see tv for any kiwi in the early eighties if you havent heard or seen anything that billy t was in i suggeset you go down to the local video shop and rent out his dvds you will soon be enthralled by his catchy laugh to his very funny wit my favourite billy. Download the 2020 cove program guide or the event schedule to see a full list of events. Billy secretly joins the class, knowing that his bluecollar family would never understand. I cant believe i made love to a sociopath 0 hours and 29 minutes movie 2016 walter is entangled in a private detectives web of conspiracy on the eve of vivian and mobys wedding. The look on howards face when he read an item about the governor general, dame titewhai harawira, was absolute comedy gold. William james te wehi taitoko mbe 17 january 1948 7 august 1991 better known by his. Touted as revealing the man behind the chuckle, the drama traverses billy t. The best of the billy t james collection television nz. No overthetop special effects burton demanded that all of the illusions used in the film are real, no computer generated postproduction trickery.
His iconic bro giggle was infectious and his gags universally beloved. Te movie, which marks the 20th anniversary of his death at the age of 42 on august 7, 1991. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Some are to make us think, some to make us feel, some to take us away from our. The best of the billy t james collection billy ts unique brand of humour is captured at its affable, nonpc best in this compilation of skits from his popular 1980s tv shows. Jun 07, 2015 5 thoughts on lance burtons billy topit master magician movie trailer is unfortunate nhbill603 june 7, 2015 at 9. The movie celebrating the iconic entertainer billy t james. As for the rest he would have been better served giving a talented film student a shot.
James the man the legend the cuz on dvd at mighty ape nz. James features briefly as an entertainer cum frightaminute aviator. Born william james taitoko in 1948 in waikato, new zealand, he is of mori heritage. After almost a year and a half of delays, the film was released on dvd on march 16, 2010. Streaming and downloading the complete film is now viewable free online in five segments. Theres te news somebody pinched all the toilet seats out of the kaikohe police station. Stirred, mixed and served with billy ts unique touch. Billy was talented and successful as a musician, singer, comedian and actor, as well as an accomplished. This may have over 4000 downloads but it needs more. He starred in numerous tv shows and variety programs, performed on stage and in motion pictures. Billy t james on horis, coconuts, chinks, wogs, niggers, and. One of the bestever moments of new zealand television was billy ts comeback special, when he and howard morrison read te news. All my friends are getting married remastered 1994.
Watch new zealand film on demand came a hot friday. Watching amateurs gives one an appreciation for just how great todays actors really are. Originally released in 2008 this new package now features expanded audio disc 70 mins comprising of live comic performances from the classic live at pips. Movies titles starting with t the departure the candy witch the king of staten island the marshes the high note the wrong missy the vast of night. James is a new zealand comedian who was popular as an actor throughout the 80s. The film tells the story of the early life of evangelist billy graham, played by armie hammer. Biography v discography v songs v credits v song highlights. Cinema documentary feature celebrating iconic new zealand entertainer, billy. Everyone is always asking for a dvd with more of billy t sketches, well here it is, the pick of. Lance burtons billy topit master magician movie trailer is. Te movie explores billy t james origins as a performer from the time he moved from rural cambridge to 1960s auckland on a maori apprenticeship scheme and joined his first band, through to his highrating tv series and awardwinning acting in came a hot friday. Billy t james on horis, coconuts, chinks, wogs, niggers. The billy t james collection billy taitoko james is a kiwi entertainment legend. Turn left south at the light, cross over i10 and as soon as you can, get in the right lane.
Oct 19, 2012 listen to your favorite songs from mobillyt by billy t band now. It doesnt matter whether the film or good, excellent or crap, you simply must download this and encourage more uploads by kotic, who is very cuddly. Billy topit, master magician should have a receptive audience waiting its release, as the movie is designed to engage and entertain on a basic human level. The extraterrestrial is a reminder of what movies are for. Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on youtube. The story of how nora guthrie and british songwriter and political activist billy bragg, together with alternative country band, wilco brought woody guthries words to life and created the grammynominated albums mermaid avenue and mermaid avenue, vol. Jun 24, 2008 gates noted that microsoft plans to include movie maker as part of windows live, so people will get the program when they download that online package. Billy t were probably one of the first australian bands to focus on reggae. Celebrates the life of the legendary billy t james, new zealands bestloved entertainer. Billy elliot is the heartwarming story of a young boy from a workingclass family who discovers a passion that will change his life forever.
But, if you can ignore that dialogue and concentrate on the music, you. Nz film on demand is the new zealand film commissions digital on demand service which offers great new zealand films for streaming and downloading. A former friend betrays a legendary outlaw in sam peckinpahs final western. The films cast included famed new zealand comedian billy t. I can t believe i made love to a sociopath 0 hours and 29 minutes movie 2016 walter is entangled in a private detectives web of conspiracy on the eve of vivian and mobys wedding.
Comic legend billy t james makes great use of his trademark giggle as the tainui. The film uses remastered footage and an impressive cast of interviews to capture his path from cabaret singer to fame, fan clubs and eventual financial and bodily. But, if you can ignore that dialogue and concentrate on the music, you have a real nice disc of british pop. The billy graham training center at the cove is a christian conference center and peaceful retreat in asheville, nc. Billy t james died when i was still at primary school, so while i had some memories of him on television, i was slightly nervous i would find the. Te movie following the bigscreen success of topp twins documentary untouchable girls came another chronicle of a kiwi entertainment legend.
Like any soundtrack with aspirations of being hip, the soundtrack to the heartwarming brit comedydrama billy elliot is peppered with dialogue from the film a tactic that was entertaining in 1993, when reservoir dogs popularized it, but it had lost its charm by 2000. I dont know about a lost classic, but some might be particularly interested in their reggae arrangements of baby, i need your lovinfour tops and everything i ownbread. Portions of content provided by tivo corporation 2020 tivo corporation whats new. The life and work of new zealand entertainer billy t. Billy t james short but extraordinary life will be celebrated in billy t. Apr 16, 2016 a collection from kiwi entertainer billy t james.
An indepth look at the life and work of billy t james the musician, entertainer and ground breaking comedian. The film explores billys extraordinary talent as musician, singer, comedian, actor, writer and artist. Cinema documentary feature celebrating iconic new zealand entertainer, billy t james. James 19491991 played guitar and sang in bands in auckland before touring internationally as a member of the highly successful maori volcanics showband in the 1970s.
Listen to your favorite songs from mobillyt by billy t band now. With humour and love, the film tells of billys meteoric rise to national fame and his tragic downfall into. The early years is a 2008 american biographical film directed by robby benson. The film uses remastered footage and an impressive cast of interviews to capture his path from cabaret singer to fame, fan clubs and eventual financial and bodily collapse. Maori christmas by billy t james maori tube videos. As for the rest he would have been better served giving a talented film student a. No overthetop special effects burton demanded that all of the illusions used in the film are real, no. I don t know about a lost classic, but some might be particularly interested in their reggae arrangements of baby, i need your lovinfour tops and everything i ownbread. Documentary celebrating the life of legendary new zealand comedian billy t james through digitally remastered, neverseenbefore footage and interviews with his family, friends and colleagues. This is a biopic about the life and times of legendary maori entertainer billy t james.
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