GDB A-Level Media

"It is essential for a TV programme to simultaneously target both mass and specialised audiences" Explore this statement with reference to  Les Revenants In the modern world, TV isn't just about sitting down in front of the screen, picking a channel and watching a show whenever it is scheduled. Due to streaming services and the internet, people are now much more able to pick and choose what they would like to watch and when they want to watch it. This makes it more essential than ever for TV shows to target such a large audience as they need to stand out from a much more diverse range than previously.  What is interesting about 'Les Revenants' is the outstanding genre hybridity it uses to create something that appeals to so many. The show is clearly a drama series, as from the start we see a Camille, a panicked young girl, walking the streets alone. As the camera angles cut between close up and tracking shots, the hermeneutic code creates quite a dramat...

"It is essential for a TV programme to simultaneously target both mass and specialised audiences" Explore this statement with reference to  Les Revenants think about the knee jerk reaction to create a strong answer so much diversity there is no real need for mass appeal broadcasting doesn't really exist, it is more about narrow casting it is now easier to stream things that wouldn't normally be put on television or available to you keep context to a minimum, just a few key facts

Textually Analysing  Glasgow Megasnake - Mogwai: - Band who did the 'les Revenents' soundtrack - Rock/metal band, not 'pop' or chart topping - Instrumental rock band - Not very catchy - Lack lead singer or frontman - No particular look or style with them By choosing Mogwai as the band for 'Les Revenents' they are reaching out to their target audience, which widens the audience of 'Les Revenents' . Mogwai also owns a record company called 'RockAction' , who made the soundtrack for 'Les Revenents'. This creates synergy between the two products. By integrating this way, the TV show gets subcultural capital , due to the international audience they have created. HOW DOES THE TRAILER TO 'LES REVENENTS' APPEAL TO ITS AUDIENCE? the use of English subtitles means it can reach a wider target audience (international) more concentration on mature characters displays how it is for the older audience lots of quotes from review...