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Whose ABC?

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation 1983–2006

by Ken Inglis ...

On 1 July 1983, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation came into being. It was like and unlike a church, a theatrical company, a newspaper business and, on a drastic view, an asylum run by the inmates. Its singular nature had destined it to be a field of contest ... Whose ABC? is a history of the national broadcaster in recent times. Since becoming a Corporation in 1983, the ABC has been ... Read more

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On 1 July 1983, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation came into being. It was like and unlike a church, a theatrical company, a newspaper business and, on a drastic view, an asylum run by the inmates. Its singular nature had destined it to be a field of contest ... Whose ABC? is a history of the national broadcaster in recent times. Since becoming a Corporation in 1983, the ABC has been
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The Twilight Zone

Rod Serling’S Wondrous Land

by Kenneth Reynolds ...

From 1959 to 1964, a chilling new anthology series held audiences captive with tales of horror, delight, and mystery. Rod Serling changed the face of television with The Twilight Zone, a groundbreaking series that enticed viewers to tap into the wonders of a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. When they accepted that cryptic invitation, viewers found themselves in The ... Read more

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From 1959 to 1964, a chilling new anthology series held audiences captive with tales of horror, delight, and mystery. Rod Serling changed the face of television with The Twilight Zone, a groundbreaking series that enticed viewers to tap into the wonders of a dimension of sound, a dimension of sight, a dimension of mind. When they accepted that cryptic invitation, viewers found themselves in The
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Stephen Colbert

by Catherine M. Andronik ...

Series series Greenwood Biographies
Stephen Colbert may be "just a comedian"â€”one not all audiences find funny, especially among those who have been mercilessly lampooned by himâ€”but there is no arguing that the condescending, bombastic, and largely ignorant pundit he plays on Comedy Central has brought awareness of current events and political happenings to a substantially larger portion of the American population.||The only ... Read more

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Stephen Colbert may be "just a comedian"â€”one not all audiences find funny, especially among those who have been mercilessly lampooned by himâ€”but there is no arguing that the condescending, bombastic, and largely ignorant pundit he plays on Comedy Central has brought awareness of current events and political happenings to a substantially larger portion of the American population.||The only
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Unhistory: Apocryphal Stories Too Strange for Even Ahistory: An Unauthorized History of the Doctor Who Universe

by Lars Pearson, Lance Parkin ...

Series series Ahistory
The digital-only Unhistory supplements the work of Ahistory: An Unauthorised History of the Doctor Who Universe by placing on a single timeline the stories which very much look apocryphal, outside the parameters of the main Whoniverse. These are the bizarre side-steps of Doctor Who, including adventures in which the Doctor travelled with his grandchildren John and Gillian (and they blew up or shot ... Read more

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The digital-only Unhistory supplements the work of Ahistory: An Unauthorised History of the Doctor Who Universe by placing on a single timeline the stories which very much look apocryphal, outside the parameters of the main Whoniverse. These are the bizarre side-steps of Doctor Who, including adventures in which the Doctor travelled with his grandchildren John and Gillian (and they blew up or shot
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Alan Rickman: Remembering Alan Rickman

by Patrick Roy ...

Alan Rickman, the great British actor and beloved Professor Snape passed away at the age of 69. Rickman with his undeniable charm and a hypnotic charisma stole millions of hearts across the world.Rickman's words, with his remarkable voice, will always resonate in our hearts. Here are some of his most memorable quotes which he left for us to cherish him by. ... Read more

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Alan Rickman, the great British actor and beloved Professor Snape passed away at the age of 69. Rickman with his undeniable charm and a hypnotic charisma stole millions of hearts across the world.Rickman's words, with his remarkable voice, will always resonate in our hearts. Here are some of his most memorable quotes which he left for us to cherish him by.
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Star Trek: A Post-structural Critique of the Original Series

by Michael Hemmingson ...

Media critic Michael Hemmingson offers a history and critique of the original Star Trek TV series, and the impact it has had on our culture, language, and science. Using the post-strctural lens, this study offers an insightful examination of sexual politics, colonial expansion, the human superiority over aliens, military action and the prime directive within the Star Trek realm. ... Read more

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Media critic Michael Hemmingson offers a history and critique of the original Star Trek TV series, and the impact it has had on our culture, language, and science. Using the post-strctural lens, this study offers an insightful examination of sexual politics, colonial expansion, the human superiority over aliens, military action and the prime directive within the Star Trek realm.
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TV in the USA: A History of Icons, Idols, and Ideas [3 volumes]

by Vincent LoBrutto ...

This three-volume set is a valuable resource for researching the history of American television. An encyclopedic range of information documents how television forever changed the face of media and continues to be a powerful influence on society.What are the reasons behind enduring popularity of television genres such as police crime dramas, soap operas, sitcoms, and "reality TV"? What impact has ... Read more

$394.31 AUD

This three-volume set is a valuable resource for researching the history of American television. An encyclopedic range of information documents how television forever changed the face of media and continues to be a powerful influence on society.What are the reasons behind enduring popularity of television genres such as police crime dramas, soap operas, sitcoms, and "reality TV"? What impact has
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CAITLIN CLARK

The Rising Star of Women's Basketball

by Courtney D. Brissette ...

The Rising Star of Women's Basketball.For decades, women's basketball languished in the shadow of the men's game, with far less media attention, fan interest, and professional opportunities. However, in recent years, the sport has undergone a remarkable transformation, riding a wave of growing popularity and talent that has thrust it into the spotlight like never before.At the forefront of this ... Read more

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The Rising Star of Women's Basketball.For decades, women's basketball languished in the shadow of the men's game, with far less media attention, fan interest, and professional opportunities. However, in recent years, the sport has undergone a remarkable transformation, riding a wave of growing popularity and talent that has thrust it into the spotlight like never before.At the forefront of this
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How to Audition for TV Commercials

From the Ad Agency Point of View

by W. L. Jenkins ...

What do ad agencies look for when casting TV commercials? This insider's guide, written by a former actor turned ad agency exec, has the answers. It provides step-by-step instructions to help actors understand and master the entire process, from assessing one's looks and personality to the agency preproduction process, from reading scripts and understanding storyboards to preparing for the ... Read more

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What do ad agencies look for when casting TV commercials? This insider's guide, written by a former actor turned ad agency exec, has the answers. It provides step-by-step instructions to help actors understand and master the entire process, from assessing one's looks and personality to the agency preproduction process, from reading scripts and understanding storyboards to preparing for the
... Read more
Rebecca Quin

“The Man” behind the Legacy from Dublin Streets to Wrestling Stardom

by Martha J Randall ...

This gripping and honest memoir by WWE superstar Rebecca Quin—also known as The Man, or Becky Lynch—explores her early wrestling experiences, humble beginnings, and rapid rise to stardom.Growing up in a devout Catholic family in Dublin, Ireland, Rebecca Quin had a knack for causing her mother concern—whether it was roughhousing with local kids, throwing secret parties in her parents' absence, ... Read more

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This gripping and honest memoir by WWE superstar Rebecca Quin—also known as The Man, or Becky Lynch—explores her early wrestling experiences, humble beginnings, and rapid rise to stardom.Growing up in a devout Catholic family in Dublin, Ireland, Rebecca Quin had a knack for causing her mother concern—whether it was roughhousing with local kids, throwing secret parties in her parents' absence,
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Star Trek anecdotes & curiosities

by Matsuteia ...

Series Book 1 - Anecdotes & curiosities
We all know the Star Trek saga, and all about this universe and about this science fiction, but maybe not everyone knows that…Why in the original Star Trek’s serie are there two pilot episodes instead of just one?Or how teleportation was born?And as are the plots of the 10 episodes ever made?Well! in this collection of anectodes and curiosities you can find answers and much more. ... Read more

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We all know the Star Trek saga, and all about this universe and about this science fiction, but maybe not everyone knows that…Why in the original Star Trek’s serie are there two pilot episodes instead of just one?Or how teleportation was born?And as are the plots of the 10 episodes ever made?Well! in this collection of anectodes and curiosities you can find answers and much more.
... Read more
Volevo guidare l'Enterprise ma Kirk è arrivato prima

raccolta quasi seria di curiosità, amenità, varie ed eventuali sull'universo di Star Trek

by Matsuteia, Adele Ross ...

Series Book 1 - Aneddoti e curiosità
...Perché Star Trek è ormai patrimonio culturale comune a tutti i popoli di questa nostra Terra e se ci ha insegnato almeno a sentirci meno distanti e a essere cittadini comuni di questo fragile pianeta allora ha ampiamente superato qualsiasi aspettativa del suo produttore Roddenberry.Un grazie va agli autori di questo agile volumetto che con aneddoti, curiosità e rivelazioni ci svelano piccoli ... Read more

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...Perché Star Trek è ormai patrimonio culturale comune a tutti i popoli di questa nostra Terra e se ci ha insegnato almeno a sentirci meno distanti e a essere cittadini comuni di questo fragile pianeta allora ha ampiamente superato qualsiasi aspettativa del suo produttore Roddenberry.Un grazie va agli autori di questo agile volumetto che con aneddoti, curiosità e rivelazioni ci svelano piccoli
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So You Want To Be A Television Presenter

foreword by Chris Tarrant

by Tony Nicholson ...

This is a rare manual for the guidance of hopeful television presenters, written by BAFTA Award winning television producer Tony Nicholson, with a foreword by top TV presenter CHRIS TARRANT. It has been written based on over thirty years of working with some of the top names in the business, as well as a wealth of experience of helping, guiding and mentoring TV newcomers, many of whom have gone ... Read more

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This is a rare manual for the guidance of hopeful television presenters, written by BAFTA Award winning television producer Tony Nicholson, with a foreword by top TV presenter CHRIS TARRANT. It has been written based on over thirty years of working with some of the top names in the business, as well as a wealth of experience of helping, guiding and mentoring TV newcomers, many of whom have gone
... Read more
R'Bonney Gabriel

The Beauty and Brains Behind the Miss Universe 2022 Crown + Exclusive Interview

by Samuel Walter ...

Discover the incredible story of R'Bonney Gabriel, the reigning Miss Universe 2022This book delves into her journey to the crown, showcasing her beauty, brains, and determination.Learn about her experiences, challenges and triumphs along the way. Plus, an exclusive interview with R'Bonney herself, where she shares her thoughts on beauty, self-confidence, and what it takes to be Miss Universe.This ... Read more

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Discover the incredible story of R'Bonney Gabriel, the reigning Miss Universe 2022This book delves into her journey to the crown, showcasing her beauty, brains, and determination.Learn about her experiences, challenges and triumphs along the way. Plus, an exclusive interview with R'Bonney herself, where she shares her thoughts on beauty, self-confidence, and what it takes to be Miss Universe.This
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3-Act Structure Handy Reference Guide

A Convenient Checklist to Keep your Screenplay on Track

by Michael Barmish ...

Series series My Pocket Guide for FILM, TV & MEDIA
The 3-Act structure has been around since the dawn of writing, since the dawn of storytelling. In fact it has been around since the Greek antiquity and its philosophers, in particular Aristotle who proposed the definition of tragedy.Over the past decade and especially since cinema and writing screenplays became one of the most popular ways of storytelling, a myriad of great books around the 3-Act ... Read more

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The 3-Act structure has been around since the dawn of writing, since the dawn of storytelling. In fact it has been around since the Greek antiquity and its philosophers, in particular Aristotle who proposed the definition of tragedy.Over the past decade and especially since cinema and writing screenplays became one of the most popular ways of storytelling, a myriad of great books around the 3-Act
... Read more
X-Files, je veux toujours croire

Guide non-officiel de la série

by Blanchard Cédric ...

Présentation X-Files, la série culte des années 90, revient sur le devant de la scène en ce début 2016. Une nouvelle saison de 6 épisodes permet de plonger à nouveau les téléspectateurs dans le monde des affaires non-classées. Avant de plonger avec passion dans cette mise à jour de la série, ce guide non officiel vous propose de revivre l'ensemble des 9 années qui furent autant de saisons ... Read more

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Présentation X-Files, la série culte des années 90, revient sur le devant de la scène en ce début 2016. Une nouvelle saison de 6 épisodes permet de plonger à nouveau les téléspectateurs dans le monde des affaires non-classées. Avant de plonger avec passion dans cette mise à jour de la série, ce guide non officiel vous propose de revivre l'ensemble des 9 années qui furent autant de saisons
... Read more
The Tao of Jack Bauer

What Our Favorite Terrorist Buster Says About Life, Love, Torture, and Saving the World 24 Times in 24 Hours with No Lunch Break

by Steven Keslowitz ...

As the preeminent post-9/11 television thriller, 24 has addressed critical issues relating to striking the proper balance between maintaining our civil liberties and ensuring our national security. The show continues to have a profound impact on the way in which we view the world.The Tao of Jack Bauer is an insightful study of Jack Bauer's influence in society. What does Jack Bauer teach us about ... Read more

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As the preeminent post-9/11 television thriller, 24 has addressed critical issues relating to striking the proper balance between maintaining our civil liberties and ensuring our national security. The show continues to have a profound impact on the way in which we view the world.The Tao of Jack Bauer is an insightful study of Jack Bauer's influence in society. What does Jack Bauer teach us about
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An Actor's Guide—Making It in New York City, Second Edition

Everything a Working Actor Needs to Survive and Succeed in the Big Apple

by Glenn Alterman ...

For any actor in or on the way to New York City, this is the definitive source for advice, winning strategies, marketing techniques, and invaluable insights to being a successful New York actor. Aspiring and established professionals will find this thorough and up-to-the-minute volume chock full of resources and advice about auditioning, making professional connections, promoting one's self, ... Read more

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For any actor in or on the way to New York City, this is the definitive source for advice, winning strategies, marketing techniques, and invaluable insights to being a successful New York actor. Aspiring and established professionals will find this thorough and up-to-the-minute volume chock full of resources and advice about auditioning, making professional connections, promoting one's self,
... Read more
Xu hướng Truyền hình Đa nền tảng ở Việt Nam hiện nay

by Duong Chan Nguyen ...

Sự phát triển mạnh mẽ của công nghệ số đã làm thay đổi hoàn toàn bức tranh truyền hình truyền thống. Từ chỗ là một phương tiện phát sóng độc lập, truyền hình nay đã dịch chuyển sang mô hình đa nền tảng, nhằm nâng cao chất lượng trải nghiệm của khán giả hiện đại. Người xem ngày nay mong muốn được lựa chọn nội dung phù hợp với nhu cầu và sở thích cá nhân, được xem trên nền tảng thuận tiện nhất và ... Read more

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Sự phát triển mạnh mẽ của công nghệ số đã làm thay đổi hoàn toàn bức tranh truyền hình truyền thống. Từ chỗ là một phương tiện phát sóng độc lập, truyền hình nay đã dịch chuyển sang mô hình đa nền tảng, nhằm nâng cao chất lượng trải nghiệm của khán giả hiện đại. Người xem ngày nay mong muốn được lựa chọn nội dung phù hợp với nhu cầu và sở thích cá nhân, được xem trên nền tảng thuận tiện nhất và
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Un-Dead TV

by Brad Middleton ...

Vampires are ubiquitous in our popular culture-from movies to television, in fiction and art, and even within the hallowed halls of academia. But in the not-so-distant past, these undead creatures held more fear than fascination; they lived in the shadows and were the stuff of nightmares. In 1897, Bram Stoker introduced Dracula to the Western world-and our concept of vampires was changed forever. ... Read more

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Vampires are ubiquitous in our popular culture-from movies to television, in fiction and art, and even within the hallowed halls of academia. But in the not-so-distant past, these undead creatures held more fear than fascination; they lived in the shadows and were the stuff of nightmares. In 1897, Bram Stoker introduced Dracula to the Western world-and our concept of vampires was changed forever.
... Read more
I 'Ate You Butler - The Making of On the Buses

Behind the Scenes of Britain's favourite sitcom

by Tex Fisher ...

For over forty years, On the Buses has been a much loved institution of British television comedy. But despite the loyal and dedicated fan base the series generated, the story of how programme developed have never yet been told. Now, for the first time, series creators Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney have spoken at length about their brainchild. Revealing how the idea for On the ... Read more

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For over forty years, On the Buses has been a much loved institution of British television comedy. But despite the loyal and dedicated fan base the series generated, the story of how programme developed have never yet been told. Now, for the first time, series creators Ronald Wolfe and Ronald Chesney have spoken at length about their brainchild. Revealing how the idea for On the
... Read more
The Screenplay: the Scene Heading

Making sure you use the correct format

by Michael Barmish ...

Series series My Pocket Guide for Film, TV & Media
When you write a screenplay, making sure you use the correct format for Scene Headings is vital to the proper flow of your script. Like chapters in a book, it signals to the reader that the story has shifted to a new location. Consistency is key. One of the most often-asked questions regarding formatting is about the Scene Heading, as there are several types.This guide will provide you with all ... Read more

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When you write a screenplay, making sure you use the correct format for Scene Headings is vital to the proper flow of your script. Like chapters in a book, it signals to the reader that the story has shifted to a new location. Consistency is key. One of the most often-asked questions regarding formatting is about the Scene Heading, as there are several types.This guide will provide you with all
... Read more
The Screenplay Contest Primer

Optimizing your chances of winning a screenwriting competition

by Michael Barmish ...

Series series My Pocket Guide for Film, TV & Media
You've typed "The End...Fade Out" and finished your screenplay. Job well done! Of course, the question becomes, now what? The last thing you want to do is to put your script away "in a drawer" and never let it see the light of day. Chances are you don't have a relative who is a studio executive that can get your script onto the must-read pile. You may not live in LA, where every other person at ... Read more

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You've typed "The End...Fade Out" and finished your screenplay. Job well done! Of course, the question becomes, now what? The last thing you want to do is to put your script away "in a drawer" and never let it see the light of day. Chances are you don't have a relative who is a studio executive that can get your script onto the must-read pile. You may not live in LA, where every other person at
... Read more
Doug Pratt's DVD 1.001

by Douglas Pratt ...

With over 13,000 reviews, and spanning 4,000 pages, Doug Pratt’s DVD is the one collection of DVD reviews you need to own, written by one of the most prolific and wide-ranging media critics working today! Doug Pratt is uniquely qualified to write this book. As the editor and publisher of The DVD-Laser Disc Newsletter--the insider’s guide to the medium--he has been reviewing laserdiscs and DVDs ... Read more

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With over 13,000 reviews, and spanning 4,000 pages, Doug Pratt’s DVD is the one collection of DVD reviews you need to own, written by one of the most prolific and wide-ranging media critics working today! Doug Pratt is uniquely qualified to write this book. As the editor and publisher of The DVD-Laser Disc Newsletter--the insider’s guide to the medium--he has been reviewing laserdiscs and DVDs
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