Viewer Discretion

TV News Helps Perpetuate "Mean World Syndrome," Says Prof. Jeff McCall '76 (DePauw University)

Edit Public Technologies 01 Aug 2016

(Source ... The column notes, 'The problem of portraying the world as dangerous and violent is particularly acute with television, which focuses on a few big stories at a time, says DePauw University Professor of Communication Jeffrey McCall, author of Viewer Discretion Advised ... Dr ... Sensational video makes it impossible for a shocked viewer to understand any one criminal or terrorist event in relationship to the bigger picture.' ... Source....

Ratings: Teen Choice Awards Lose to NBC Repeats

Edit The Wrap 01 Aug 2016

At 8 p.m, “Hollywood Game Night” managed 1.9 million viewers and a 0.5 rating compared to the Teen Choice’s 1.7 million viewers and 0.5 rating for that hour. At 9, “American Ninja Warrior” got 2.3 million viewers and a 0.7 rating while Teen Choice got 2 million and a 0.6 rating ... Last year, the show averaged a 0.8 rating and 2.6 million viewers ... NBC came in third with 2.8 million viewers and a 0.6 rating....

Seven Network Ratings Report Week 31 (Seven West Media Limited)

Edit Public Technologies 01 Aug 2016

Seven is number 1 for total viewers ... 7TWO is number 1 for total viewers ... Seven's broadcast platform of Seven + 7TWO + 7mate + 7flix combines to win primetime in total viewers, 18-49s and 25-54s on the combined audiences of all multiple channels ... Seven is number 1 for total viewers, 16-39s, 18-49s and 25-54s in primetime on primary channels across the current television season ... 7TWO is the most-watched digital channel for total viewers....

NBC Olympics selects Microsoft Azure to provide live and on-demand streaming for its production of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio (Microsoft Corporation)

Edit Public Technologies 01 Aug 2016

will provide streaming service for NBCUniversal and NBCOlympics.com's record 4,500 hours of online content, making it easier for viewers to find relevant content and recommendations on any device ... With the proliferation of connected devices, viewers this year will tune into NBC Olympics' programming from connected TVs, tablets, smartphones, PCs and more ... Microsoft is also making it easy for viewers to be immersed in the Games....

ELEAGUE’s First Season Delivers Strong Audience Consumption Across All Platforms (TBS - Turner Broadcasting Systems Inc)

Edit Public Technologies 01 Aug 2016

ELEAGUE Drives More Than 3.4 Million New Viewers to TBS ... ELEAGUE also attracted more than 3.4 million new viewers to TBS during its 10-week season, with the audience composition consisting heavily of Millennial viewers falling in the coveted Men 18-34 demographic ... Reach of Nearly 19 Million Total Viewers on TBS. ELEAGUE's live event telecasts on TBS reached nearly 19 million total viewers in season one....

Five for Families: Films that are new to Netflix

Edit The Oklahoman 01 Aug 2016

Here are five movies from various platforms that families may want to consider. Because not all are appropriate for younger children, age recommendations are included ... Ok.com recommends the film for viewers 10 and older ... Ok.com recommends the film for viewers 5 and older ... Ok.com recommends the film for viewers 7 and older ... Ok.com recommends the film for viewers 8 and older ... Ok.com recommends the film for viewers 9 and older. ....

Justin Timberlake wins TCAs Decade prize, encourages understanding

Edit The Christian Science Monitor 01 Aug 2016

... encouraged viewers to become involved in their community....

Real and artificially generated 3-D films are nearly impossible to distinguish

Edit Science Daily 01 Aug 2016

For viewers it seems to be very difficult to tell the difference between real and artificially rendered 3-D films. Psychologists have studied the effects of various technologies and found that it plays virtually no role in the viewer's experience whether a 3-D film was originally produced as such or whether it was later converted from 2-D to 3-D using algorithms as, for example, is the case with new 3-D televisions ... ....

Supernatural themes or socially-relevant content, take your pick

Edit The Times of India 01 Aug 2016

Shilpa Tulaskar It is a vicious cycle of what viewers want and what we want to contribute as a medium ... Hindi shows with good content lack loyal viewers ... The saas-bahu or family sagas have loyal viewers who ensure they catch every episode on air ... Sometimes, we tend to get loud with content or portrayal, but that is just to add a little curiosity for the viewers....

Judicial Reform Could Mean Greater Attention on Mental Health, Disabilities

Edit US News 01 Aug 2016

Bill in Congress would grant greater discretion to judges when sentencing people to jail ... ....

‘The Walking Dead’: Will The Season 7 Finale Have Another Cliffhanger? Robert Kirkman Responds [Spoilers]

Edit Inquisitr 01 Aug 2016

Viewers are also talking about Negan (Jeffrey Dean Morgan), Ezekiel (Khary Payton), Shiva, and who will die on The Walking Dead ... Even though the discussion was for Robert’s new TV show, viewers couldn’t help but ask about The Walking Dead Season 6 cliffhanger ... Yes, fans should have something to look forward to, but the Season 6 finale took one of the most anticipated moments and stole it from viewers....

Korean War Flick Takes Box Office by Storm

Edit Chosun Ilbo 01 Aug 2016

One viewer said the main draw was not Neeson, who has barely more than a walk-on part, but the unknown heroes of the operation. Contrary to projections that the movie would appeal mainly to older audiences, viewers in their 20s account for more than 30 percent of the total....

Longtime Weather Channel meteorologist Dave Schwartz dies

Edit Springfield News-Sun 01 Aug 2016

The Weather Channel says Schwartz was known for his friendly on-air demeanor and often referred to viewers as "my friend" before giving forecasts ... viewers....

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