FAMST 101C Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Hbos, Film Colorization, Mutation
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Lecture 16: cable tv programming in early 2000s. Part of basic cable packages in us. Original mandate was to screen classic hollywood films in their uncut and uncolorized formats. Was less well known than hbo until it started producing original fictional series in. Exclusive content contributing to the network"s brand identity. Saw pressure from network advertisers in 2000 to start showing more recent films. Saw the changing role of movies on tv: production of original series and serial television on cable networks. Mutation of tv, reflecting changes in early 2000s. Rise and popularity of reality as a context (esp. on abc, nbc, cbs) Much cheaper to produce than fully scripted shows. Increase in platforms and streaming services for disseminating network shows. 1-hr long serial drama - complex set of continuing storylines and large cast. Works as a car was cashier to make ends meet. Worries about his family"s security after he dies.
