TV: Industry contexts

 Independent: British viewers can't get enough of foreign-language dramas

1) What does the article suggest regarding the traditional audience for foreign-language subtitled media?

2) What does Walter Iuzzolino suggest is the key appeal of his 'Walter Presents' shows?

3) The article makes an interesting claim for the popularity of subtitles in the multi-screen age. What does it suggest?

4) What are the other audiences pleasures of foreign TV drama suggested by the article?

Film School Rejects: The foreign TV dramas you're missing out on
1) What does the article tell us about Deutschland 83's release schedule?

2) The article contains important statistics on viewing figures in different countries. What were the German viewing figures for the first and last episode? What were Channel's 4's viewing figures for Deutschland 83?

3) Who are the two production and distribution companies behind Deutschland 83 and what did they announce in October? 

4) How does Walter Iuzzolino use social media to engage audiences in new international TV dramas? How does he suggest this has changed the reception of foreign productions in the UK?

The Guardian: How tech is changing television
1) How have streaming services such as Netflix or Amazon Prime changed the way TV drama narratives are constructed?

2) Why has the rise in streaming led to more complex storylines and an increase in cliffhangers?

3) How have the "economics of production" kept TV drama largely sticking to the 45- or 60-minute episode format?

4) How has "permanent 24/7 connectivity" changed both the production and consumption of TV drama?

Media Magazine: Netflix and the Cultural Industries 

1) What does David Hesmondhalgh argue with regards to how the creative industries have changed since the 1980s?

2) What is technological convergence? 

3) How are technology companies challenging traditional broadcasters in the TV industry?

4) The global nature of modern television means producers are having to consider international audiences when creating content. What example from Netflix does the article use to explain this?



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