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How do media producers target audiences?

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Through content, marketing, and distribution strategies

Media producers tailor their approach to reach specific demographics effectively.

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What is the significance of tailoring media products?

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It appeals to specific demographics

This helps media industries connect with their desired audience more effectively.

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How may audiences interpret the same media text?

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In different ways based on personal and cultural contexts

Individual experiences and backgrounds influence media interpretation.

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What does reception theory explore?

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How audiences decode media messages

Hall’s model is a key concept in understanding audience interpretation.

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What types of audiences do media organisations cater to?

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Mass and specialised audiences

Targeted content is designed to appeal to diverse audience segments.

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What role do specialised audiences play in media consumption?

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They are significant for niche and fan groups

Specialised audiences often have dedicated interests and preferences.

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How do demographic factors influence audience use of media?

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Audiences use media differently

Cultural capital also affects media consumption patterns.

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What aspects does media consumption reflect?

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Identity and personal interests

Media choices often reveal individual values and preferences.

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What are key targeting strategies used for ‘The Returned’?

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Genre, narrative, and character representations

These elements help attract a diverse audience.

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What marketing strategies are employed for ‘The Returned’?

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Digital resources and intertextual references

These strategies enhance engagement and visibility.

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What universal themes do audiences identify with in ‘The Returned’?

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Bereavement and loss

These themes resonate deeply with viewers’ personal experiences.

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What type of narrative elements does ‘The Returned’ offer?

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Surreal elements and non-linear narrative

These features contribute to the show’s unique storytelling approach.

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What international recognition has ‘The Returned’ received?

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International Emmy and Peabody Award

Such accolades highlight the show’s quality and impact.

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What is the audience’s pleasure derived from ‘The Returned’?

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Intellectual puzzles and emotional narratives

Engaging storylines captivate viewers and encourage reflection.

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How does social interaction play a role in audience engagement with ‘The Returned’?

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Audiences discuss and engage with the show’s content

This interaction enhances the viewing experience and community building.

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What is encoded in the preferred meaning of ‘The Returned’?

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Narrative and character dynamics

The show’s storytelling shapes how audiences understand its themes.

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What may influence alternative readings of ‘The Returned’?

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Different cultural and social perspectives

Diverse backgrounds can lead to varied interpretations of the same text.

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What is the original film that the TV series Les Revenants is developed from?

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The 2003 French-language film Les Revenants.

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When was Episode 1.1 of Les Revenants first shown in France?

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26 November 2012.

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On which channel did Les Revenants first air in France?

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Canal+.

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When did Episode 1.1 of Les Revenants first air in the UK?

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9 June 2013.

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What is significant about the airing of Les Revenants on Channel 4 in the UK?

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It was the channel’s first fully-subtitled TV drama in twenty years.

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Who composed the music for Les Revenants?

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Scottish band Mogwai.

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What did Mogwai do to create the music for Les Revenants?

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They wrote the ‘mood music’ after reading the scripts for the first two episodes.

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Who is Camille Seguret?
15 years old, died in a bus crash four years earlier ## Footnote Camille had a twin sister named Lena who is now 19 years old.
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What is the relationship between Lena and Claire?
Lena is Camille's twin sister and Claire is her mother ## Footnote Claire and Jerome, Lena's father, are separated.
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Who is Victor?
8 years old, died 35 years earlier ## Footnote Victor was looked after by nurse Julie Meyer.
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What happened to Simon Delaitre?
Died on his wedding day to Adele 10 years earlier ## Footnote He was 23 years old at the time of his death.
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Who is Adele in relation to Simon Delaitre?
Former fiancée of Simon ## Footnote Adele has a daughter named Chloe who is 9 years old.
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Who is Serge Garrel?
A serial killer, killed by his brother Toni 7 years ago ## Footnote The circumstances of his killings are not detailed.
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Who is Toni Garrel?
Brother of Serge Garrel ## Footnote Toni was involved in Serge's death.
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What happened to Lucy Clarson?
Was murdered 35 years earlier ## Footnote The details surrounding her murder are not provided.
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Who is Viviane Costa?
45 years old, died 34 years earlier ## Footnote She was the elderly widow of Michel Costa.
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What is Michel Costa's relationship to Viviane Costa?
Elderly widower of Viviane ## Footnote He is attended to by nurse Julie Meyer.
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What does Pierre do?
Runs the Community Centre and Helping Hand pub ## Footnote His role suggests involvement in community support.
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What genres does The Returned incorporate?
Supernatural, sci-fi, drama ## Footnote The Returned is categorized as a supernatural drama by Wikipedia, drama, fantasy, horror by IMDb, and mystery/suspense by Rotten Tomatoes.
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What award did The Returned win in 2013?
International Emmy for best Drama Series
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How does The Returned differ from conventional zombie texts?
The returned are healthy and have no recollection of their death ## Footnote Unlike typical representations of zombies, they are not depicted as rotting, brain-eating entities.
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According to Jane Feuer, what is genre?
An abstract conception rather than something that exists empirically in the world
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What does Gledhill state about genre rules?
There are no 'rigid rules of inclusion and exclusion'
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What does Steve Neale argue genre contributes to?
The regulation of 'desire, memory and expectation'
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How does Steve Neale define genres?
Instances of repetition and difference
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What does the narrative property of genre involve?
Similar plots and structures, predictable situations, sequences, episodes, obstacles, conflicts, and resolutions
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What is the characterization property of genre?
Similar types of characters, roles, personal qualities, motivations, goals, behavior
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What does the basic themes property of genre refer to?
Social, cultural, psychological, professional, political, sexual, moral topics and values
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What does the setting property of genre include?
Geographical and historical context
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What is meant by iconography in genre?
A familiar stock of images or motifs that echo narrative, characterization, themes, and setting
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What are filmic techniques in the context of genre?
Stylistic or formal conventions of camerawork, lighting, sound-recording, use of colour, editing
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What organization regulates complaints against UK TV programmes?
OFCOM
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What does BBFC stand for, and what is its role?
British Board of Film Classification; it certifies/rates UK films and DVDs
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What is the watershed in UK broadcasting?
An unwritten agreement that programmes shown after 9pm may contain stronger content
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What is an example of a series that was shown post-watershed?
Series 1 of The Returned on Channel 4
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According to Livingstone and Lunt, what two interests are in struggle in UK regulation policy?
Interests of citizens and interests of consumers
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What does Levi-Strauss suggest about binary oppositions in narratives?
They drive the narrative and reveal which side triumphs
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Provide two examples of binary oppositions identified by Levi-Strauss.
* Past vs Present * Living vs Dead
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What is Todorov's narrative structure's first stage in The Returned?
EQUILIBRIUM – The bereaved have adjusted (or not) to their losses
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What happens during the DISRUPTION stage in Todorov's narrative structure?
The dead return
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What does bell hooks argue about feminism?
It is a struggle to end patriarchal oppression, influenced by class and race as well as gender
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What is Van Zoonen's perspective on women's representation in media?
Women are viewed as belonging to family and domestic life, contrasting with men in social and political roles
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Give an example of a nurturing female character in The Returned.
Claire and Camille
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How are men typically represented in The Returned?
As leaders/active figures
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What does Hall say about the representation of other groups?
They are constructed in terms of their difference or 'otherness'
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What does Gauntlett say about media representation today?
It presents a range of identities for viewers to construct their own identities
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What issue does Gilroy highlight regarding The Returned?
The lack of ethnic diversity in the series
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Which French digital channel produced and first broadcast The Returned?
Arts+ ## Footnote Other options included Canal+, TV4France, and Paris-Premiere.
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Which UK TV channel first showed The Returned?
Channel 4 ## Footnote Other options included BBC1, BBC2, and E4.
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What was the name of the Scottish band which produced the soundtrack to The Returned?
Mogwai ## Footnote Other options included Jedi, Klingon, and Dementor.
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Which huge media conglomerate owns Canal+?
Vivendi ## Footnote Other options included Universal, Disney, and Viacom.
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In total, how many series or seasons of The Returned were made?
Two ## Footnote Other options included One, Three, and Four.
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Television has become a _______ industry in the digital age.
global ## Footnote This reflects the shift from national to international co-productions.
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Broadcasters are now 'narrowcasters', targeting _______ audiences.
niche ## Footnote This indicates a shift towards specialized content for specific viewer demographics.
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Audiences consume TV texts in a variety of ways, including _______.
tablet, mobile phone ## Footnote This highlights the change in viewing patterns such as box-set/binge-watching and on-demand services.
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Interactive social media channels have increased access for the _______ audience.
producer/consumer ## Footnote This emphasizes the importance of social media and viral promotion in marketing.
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Canal+ is a French premium _______ channel.
cable ## Footnote This indicates its status as a premium service provider.
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Canal+ was founded in _______.
1984 ## Footnote This marks the establishment of the channel.
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At year-end 2016, Canal+ Group had revenues of _______.
€5.253 billion ## Footnote This reflects the financial performance of the group.
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The TV series was adapted from a 2003 French film by the same director, _______.
Robin Campillo ## Footnote This connects the series to its cinematic roots.
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The film concentrated more on the _______ issues surrounding the return of deceased people.
social/organisational ## Footnote This contrasts with the TV series' focus on relationships and emotional effects.
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When The Returned was shown in the UK, it was broadcast in the original French language with _______.
subtitles ## Footnote This decision reflects Channel 4's target audience and approach to foreign content.
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Ofcom oversees all broadcast TV programmes in the _______.
UK ## Footnote This highlights the regulatory environment for television broadcasting.
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BBFC provides ratings for all UK _______ and DVD releases.
film ## Footnote This is part of the classification system for media content.
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Post-watershed refers to content that airs after _______.
9pm ## Footnote This time is typically associated with more adult content.
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Merchandise is important for media products such as films, videogames, and _______.
TV shows ## Footnote This indicates the revenue potential and branding opportunities in media.

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