The book explores the evolving relationship between television and film in the 21st century, highlighting their increasing collaboration and interaction. It delves into the cultural implications of this synergy, analyzing how the two mediums influence each other and shape audience experiences in a rapidly changing media landscape.
Television Studies provides an overview of the origins, central ideas, and intellectual traditions of television studies. For all those wondering how to study television, or even why to study television, this new edition will provide a clear and engaging overview of key topics--
Explains why audiences dislike certain media and what happens when they do The study and discussion of media is replete with talk of fans, loves, stans, likes, and favorites, but what of dislikes, distastes, and alienation? Dislike-Minded draws from over two-hundred qualitative interviews to probe what the media’s failures, wounds, and sore spots tell us about media culture, taste, identity, representation, meaning, textuality, audiences, and citizenship. The book refuses the simplicity of Pierre Bourdieu’s famous dictum that dislike is (only) snobbery. Instead, Jonathan Gray pushes onward to uncover other explanations for what it ultimately means to dislike specific artifacts of television, film, and other media, and why this dislike matters. As we watch and listen through gritted teeth, Dislike-Minded listens to what is being said, and presents a bold case for a new line of audience research within communication, media, and cultural studies.
The Mirrorverse introduces a unique universe where beloved Disney and Pixar characters are reimagined as powerful champions against dark forces. This action RPG features amplified versions of iconic figures like Sulley, Baymax, and Maleficent, each designed with stunning visuals and rich lore. Explore transformed Disney locations infused with Stellar Magic and discover new worlds filled with dynamic environments. This book offers an in-depth look at character designs, gameplay concepts, and the expansive narrative, making it essential for fans and gamers alike.