TV: The rise in foreign-language television

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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?

 Foreign language dramas are now fully mainstream compared to fifteen years ago.

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

 It is a unique proposition as the shows will be diverse and entertaining. They test what people like and enjoy rather than going for a niche.

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

 Subtitles force you to focus and pay attention to what you're watching,"you have to be glued to the screen" which creates and intensity to your viewing experience.

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

 An audience pleasure would be surveillance as people "love getting that insight into a different culture".

 Now look at the bonus article - on Sherlock and how viewers are steering their favourite shows.

5) What examples are provided of how TV companies are increasingly using audiences to inform the production process?

 Amazon now responds directly to potential fans with its 'pilot season' where viewers can watch and rate the show and the ones with positive responses go on to become full series.

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?
  • Premiered AMC Network’s Sundance TV in June 2015
  •  Germany’s commercial RTL channel received Deutschland ’83 five months after the US
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?

 Channel 4 had 2.13 million viewers,the German premier had 3.19 million viewers-ended 1.63 million viewers.

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

 Sundance TV and FreemantleMedia announced thatin October that there will be a second series.
4) What does the article suggest was the driving force behind the series being renewed for a new season (and possibly two new seasons)?

 The Us critical reception and the UK's record breaking viewership.

5) 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?

 Walter Presents is surrounded by familiar/English speaking shows which can help promote foreign language TV.
IndieWire: The rise of international television
1) What does the article suggest regarding the difference between TV and film?

 TV tends to feel culturally specific and tailored to domestic taste and for many people it serves as background noise while they are focusing on something else. Whereas Hollywood studios are increasingly making films that appeal broad rather than just the US market.

2) What cultural differences are highlighted in the article - for example in turning 'Prisoners of War' into 'Homeland' when remade in the US?

 The original series focused on the experiences and the idea of POWs whereas the US remake focused on the agent investigating the return of the soldier.

3) Why do you think Deutschland 83 was able to rise above these cultural differences to be successful in the US and UK? Did this inadvertently make the drama fail in Germany?

 German viewers w=might find it easier to spot the cultural differences compared to audiences in the US and UK, which may be the reason the drama failed in Germany.

4) What does the article suggest about subtitling?

 When watching foreign TV you have to focus on the subtitles to understand the action.

5) What does Sopranos actor Steven Van Zandt suggest is the appeal in foreign television drama?

 Gaining an insight into different cultures and how they live.

 The Guardian: How tech is changing television
1) What are the traditional lengths for TV drama and what dictated these programme formats?

 The traditional length would be 46 minutes that is broken three or four times for ads.

2) How have streaming services such as Netflix or Amazon Prime changed the way TV drama narratives are constructed?

 Streaming networks like Netflix release the whole series at one time.

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

 They make sure that there are hooks at the end of every episode so viewers come back for more and binge watch the series. The story line has to be interesting and somewhat complex which will make viewers want to watch the whole series straight away.

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

 Dramas are usually shot in blocks and this format is more familiar to audiences.

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

 Live tweeting of audiences has usefully democratised criticism . 

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