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Emily Nussbaum's "Cue the Sun!" examines the history and impact of #realitytelevision. She contends that #realityTV, often dismissed by critics, has become an enduring cultural phenomenon that mirrors society's obsession with #entertainment. Through detailed analysis, Nussbaum highlights the genre's exploitative nature and its role in shaping #public perception and behavior. This review shows how the book critiqued reality TV's blending of authenticity with artifice, ultimately reflecting on its persistent influence on both viewers and #media industries. READ: https://lnkd.in/gFtBQcWZ

On my bucket list is to write a book about these television factoids.

‘A Hot Set’s’ Reality Beat column has all the latest news on the business of reality television. Take a look behind the screen. Read our full press release below.  #press #television #entertainment #news

Online survey about reality TV for those who have taken part - please spread the word

After our most recent WGA and SAG strike it seems like reality programming is taking over. You can't throw a rock without hitting a Real Housewife or a 90 Day Fiancé (Note - I am not advocating throwing rocks at anyone). I recently took a deep dive into our viewership data to see what kind of reality programming Spectrum households were watching both on traditional TV and streaming in Q2 and things certainly have changed since 7 strangers were picked to live in a loft in 1992. True Crime content continues to rack in the viewers but the biggest surprise to me?? Ridiculousness on MTV. If you have a teenager you know that short-form content is usually the base of their media food-pyramid. Ridiculousness is an entire television program dedicated to watching short-form viral videos and reacting to them...and viewers can't get enough. It blends the popularity of social content with the communal big-screen viewing experience of television. Who knew? (Apparently everyone but me).

Who are the writers, producers, directors and studio heads that recognize the huge potential in creating movies and series for the 50+ audience? With actors and actresses over 50? There are some enlightened pioneers like Amy Baer and a few others like Ryan Murphy who just announced his new series Mid-Century Modern. (With Linda Lavin, Nathan Lane and others). And Susan Stroman who will produce Left on Tenth on Broadway. I’m happy to learn that my esquire story below on the topic is now part of some film/media studies curriculum. The first millennials turn 50 in six years. Maybe they will be the enlightened generation who lean into this idea as opposed to being age-phobic. By the way, it’s good for business. #ROAR into this big opportunity.

Delve into the reality of Hollywood with A Hot Set's latest article. Explore the behind-the-scenes dynamics shaping the entertainment industry. Read more below. #entertainment #news

The new reality of old media Cable TV was a perfect storm. The number of channels that needed old movies and TV series to fill airtime almost exactly matched the number of worthwhile shows that were available. Which meant that A Wonderful Life, The Wizard of Oz, Seinfeld and MASH could be cornerstones of the culture for decades, not simply a few weeks or months. A fan could reasonably expect to see them all. Two things have changed for books, music and visual media: Shelf space and broadcast schedules disappeared. There’s room for everything, all the time. The cost of creating and publishing work in any of these media has dropped to zero. When anyone can make a video or a song, anyone will. The long tail keeps getting longer. Which is fine, except it undermines our expectation that the culture has a center, that the people you’re with have seen and read what you’ve seen and read. And it shifts the economics as well. Assets aren’t worth what they used to be, and the focus of attention is erratic and unpredictable. Better is elusive, more is not in short supply and it’s even more of a guessing game than it used to be. - Seth Godin

Is 'wokenomics' negatively impacting the television industry? There's a growing debate around this topic. Critics suggest that the focus on social justice issues is leading to a decline in the quality of content, with actors being fired for their views and shows and movies being heavily influenced by 'woke culture'.   A study from UCLA even suggests that the new generation's preference for issues-related content could threaten the future of TV and movies.   Yet, could this shift be merely reflecting the changing societal norms and values? A natural progression the media landscape has always done? What are your thoughts? #TVIndustry #Wokenomics #MediaTrends

This is where I will be for the next 2 days, talking about and listening to ideas on one of my favourite topics: Creating a powerful future of growth for the Australian Screen Industry. See you there. #FutureVisions #Australia #Future #ScreenIndustry