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Automated for the People
Gerald Sim / Florida Atlantic University

This article discusses the intersection of technology and creative labor, focusing on the impact of AI tools on video editing and the broader media industry.

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A Quiet Revolution? Cinema Programming in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Roderik Smits / Erasmus University Rotterdam

Roderik Smits explores how AI is shaping the landscape of film programming and distribution.

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Disclaimer, Anonymous Content and single series auteur-directed television
Andrew Stubbs-Lacy / Staffordshire University

This column examines Alfonso Cuarón’s Disclaimer on AppleTV+, exploring how its production and promotion as a “cinematic” auteur-driven series reflect broader industry strategies.

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TikTok is Television, Television is TikTok
Michael Z. Newman / University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Michael Z. Newman explores the convergence of television and TikTok, arguing that platforms like TikTok embody television’s fragmentary logic and attention-driven economy, transforming late-night shows like After Midnight into viral, internet-native content.

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“SWELCE” and “HEAT WENTZ”: The Politics, Para-sociality, and Pairing of Sports and Popular Music
Francesca Sobande / Cardiff University & Jenessa Williams / The University of Leeds

April 24, 2024 Francesca Sobande / Cardiff University and Jenessa Williams / University of Leeds Leave a comment

Francesca Sobande and Jenessa Williams explore the intersections of sports and popular music, highlighting the dynamics of celebrity culture, para-social relationships, and the impact of these pairings on cultural politics. Examples include the relationship between Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce and the presence of NBA player Jimmy Butler in a Fall Out Boy music video, illustrating how these cross-industry connections influence marketing, fan engagement, and cultural representation.

Why Being A ‘Netflix Nation’ Matters – And To Whom
Georgia Aitaki / Karlstad University

April 24, 2024 Georgia Aitaki / Karlstads Universitet Leave a comment

Georgia Aitaki examines Netflix’s glocalization initiative and the company’s development of Greek original programming.

Are two heads better than one? Creative collaborations and job sharing in the media industries
Eva Novrup Redvall / University of Copenhagen

April 24, 2024 Eva Novrup Redvall / University of Copenhagen Leave a comment

Eva Novrup Redvall considers how directors and other industry professionals collaborate through job sharing in the film and television industries.

How to Measure Buzz? OTT Data Sets and Media Audiences in India
Ishita Tiwary / Concordia University

April 24, 2024 Ishita Tiwary / Concordia University Leave a comment

Ishita Tiwari examines how India’s leading media consulting firm, Ormax Media, measures the popularity of the country’s OTT platform content.

There Is Something Wrong With Falling In Love: K-Pop Idols, Romance, And The Toxic K-Pop Industry
Jungmin Kwon / Portland State University

April 24, 2024 Jungmin Kwon / Portland State University Leave a comment

Jungmin Kwon looks at K-pop idols and the way that dating is seen as a sin that requires forgiveness. She argues that this stems from the K-pop industry’s toxic business model, and investigates the relationship between idols, fans, and the industry.

Ryan Gosling Brings the Kenergy, Or Barbie’s Night Out at the Oscars
Courtney Brannon Donoghue / University of North Texas

April 10, 2024 Courtney Brannon Donoghue / University of North Texas Leave a comment

Courtney Brannon Donoghue considers gender (and race) at the Oscars through the lens of Barbie’s Oscar “snubs.”

The “Beautiful Weirdness” of NBA League Pass
Branden Buehler / Seton Hall University

April 10, 2024 Branden Buehler / Seton Hall University Leave a comment

Branden Buehler considers the kitsch and local specificity of NBA League Pass in-arena feeds.

Approaching Distribution Studies
Rahul Mukherjee / University of Pennsylvania

April 10, 2024 Rahul Mukherjee / University of Pennsylvania Leave a comment

Rahul Mukherjee reviews some recent trends in media distribution studies.

TikTok Broadway: Towards a New (Digital) Canon of Musical Theatre
Trevor Boffone / University of Houston

April 10, 2024 Trevor Boffone / University of Houston Leave a comment

Trevor Boffone examines the use of TikTok by musical theatre fans to illustrate the digital afterlives of popular Broadway shows.

Oscars 2024: And the Award for Best Publicity Stunt Goes to…
Lauren Steimer / University of South Carolina

April 10, 2024 Lauren Steimer / University of South Carolina One comment

Dr. Lauren Steimer explores how the 2024 Oscars video tribute to stunt work functions primarily as a promotional segment.

Stranded in Osaka: Storytelling through TikTok
Trevor Boffone / University of Houston

March 6, 2024 Trevor Boffone / University of Houston Leave a comment

Trevor Boffone recounts a harrowing experience traveling back from Japan with a cohort of high school students. Dr. Boffone became a viral news story through the storytelling affordances of TikTok. He reflects upon these affordances, positioning the platform as a site of agency and self-determination.

Exporting local nostalgia – Polish past for global audiences
Sylwia Szostak / SWPS University

March 6, 2024 Sylwia Szostak / SWPS University Leave a comment

Dr. Sylwia Szostak examines Netflix’s “nostalgia strategy” in a recent Polish film, Mr. Car and the Knights Templar, arguing that global distribution results in the delocalization of Netflix’s “local productions.”

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Automated for the People
Gerald Sim / Florida Atlantic University

A Quiet Revolution? Cinema Programming in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
Roderik Smits / Erasmus University Rotterdam

Disclaimer, Anonymous Content and single series auteur-directed television
Andrew Stubbs-Lacy / Staffordshire University

TikTok is Television, Television is TikTok
Michael Z. Newman / University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee