Television Goes to the Movies

Television and film have been increasingly intertwined in recent years, with stories and storytellers crossing between the two mediums. This book explores the interactions between television and film culture in the 21st century, examining the imaginary borderlands between each medium, the boundary maintenance that surrounds much discussion of interaction, and the roles that producers, audiences, and critics want and need each medium to play. Hundreds of TV shows and films are discussed.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 150 pages
Publication date: 17 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Television and film have always been intertwined, but recent years have witnessed a remarkable convergence, collaboration, and movement towards each other in ever-more profound ways. Amidst this unprecedented synergy, this book delves into the intricate interplay between television and film culture in the 21st century. Both media are seamlessly integrated into various platforms and venues, stories and storytellers frequently cross between them, they often share common ownership, and they engage in constant dialogue with each other. In their comprehensive examination, Jonathan Gray and Derek Johnson explore the dynamic boundaries between these mediums, the rapid establishment of boundaries that often confine discussions of interaction, and ultimately the parameters we set for television and film to exist. The book is organized into separate chapters that examine various points of interaction, including television exhibition in movie theaters, cinematic representations of television, television-to-film and film-to-television adaptations, and television producers venturing into film. Through these chapters, the book sheds light on the passionate debates that arise regarding the roles that producers, audiences, and critics expect and require from each medium. From the iconic Game of Thrones to the groundbreaking The TV Set, the beloved Bewitched to the expansive Marvel Cinematic Universe, hundreds of TV shows and films are analyzed and discussed. Television Goes to the Movies will captivate students and scholars of television studies, film studies, media studies, popular culture, adaptation studies, production studies, and media industries alike.

Weight: 246g
Dimension: 153 x 228 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781138476448