the returned Flashcards
How do media producers target audiences?
Through content, marketing, and distribution strategies
Media producers tailor their approach to reach specific demographics effectively.
What is the significance of tailoring media products?
It appeals to specific demographics
This helps media industries connect with their desired audience more effectively.
How may audiences interpret the same media text?
In different ways based on personal and cultural contexts
Individual experiences and backgrounds influence media interpretation.
What does reception theory explore?
How audiences decode media messages
Hall’s model is a key concept in understanding audience interpretation.
What types of audiences do media organisations cater to?
Mass and specialised audiences
Targeted content is designed to appeal to diverse audience segments.
What role do specialised audiences play in media consumption?
They are significant for niche and fan groups
Specialised audiences often have dedicated interests and preferences.
How do demographic factors influence audience use of media?
Audiences use media differently
Cultural capital also affects media consumption patterns.
What aspects does media consumption reflect?
Identity and personal interests
Media choices often reveal individual values and preferences.
What are key targeting strategies used for ‘The Returned’?
Genre, narrative, and character representations
These elements help attract a diverse audience.
What marketing strategies are employed for ‘The Returned’?
Digital resources and intertextual references
These strategies enhance engagement and visibility.
What universal themes do audiences identify with in ‘The Returned’?
Bereavement and loss
These themes resonate deeply with viewers’ personal experiences.
What type of narrative elements does ‘The Returned’ offer?
Surreal elements and non-linear narrative
These features contribute to the show’s unique storytelling approach.
What international recognition has ‘The Returned’ received?
International Emmy and Peabody Award
Such accolades highlight the show’s quality and impact.
What is the audience’s pleasure derived from ‘The Returned’?
Intellectual puzzles and emotional narratives
Engaging storylines captivate viewers and encourage reflection.
How does social interaction play a role in audience engagement with ‘The Returned’?
Audiences discuss and engage with the show’s content
This interaction enhances the viewing experience and community building.
What is encoded in the preferred meaning of ‘The Returned’?
Narrative and character dynamics
The show’s storytelling shapes how audiences understand its themes.
What may influence alternative readings of ‘The Returned’?
Different cultural and social perspectives
Diverse backgrounds can lead to varied interpretations of the same text.
What is the original film that the TV series Les Revenants is developed from?
The 2003 French-language film Les Revenants.
When was Episode 1.1 of Les Revenants first shown in France?
26 November 2012.
On which channel did Les Revenants first air in France?
Canal+.
When did Episode 1.1 of Les Revenants first air in the UK?
9 June 2013.
What is significant about the airing of Les Revenants on Channel 4 in the UK?
It was the channel’s first fully-subtitled TV drama in twenty years.
Who composed the music for Les Revenants?
Scottish band Mogwai.
What did Mogwai do to create the music for Les Revenants?
They wrote the ‘mood music’ after reading the scripts for the first two episodes.
Who is Camille Seguret?
15 years old, died in a bus crash four years earlier
Camille had a twin sister named Lena who is now 19 years old.
What is the relationship between Lena and Claire?
Lena is Camille’s twin sister and Claire is her mother
Claire and Jerome, Lena’s father, are separated.
Who is Victor?
8 years old, died 35 years earlier
Victor was looked after by nurse Julie Meyer.
What happened to Simon Delaitre?
Died on his wedding day to Adele 10 years earlier
He was 23 years old at the time of his death.
Who is Adele in relation to Simon Delaitre?
Former fiancée of Simon
Adele has a daughter named Chloe who is 9 years old.
Who is Serge Garrel?
A serial killer, killed by his brother Toni 7 years ago
The circumstances of his killings are not detailed.
Who is Toni Garrel?
Brother of Serge Garrel
Toni was involved in Serge’s death.
What happened to Lucy Clarson?
Was murdered 35 years earlier
The details surrounding her murder are not provided.
Who is Viviane Costa?
45 years old, died 34 years earlier
She was the elderly widow of Michel Costa.
What is Michel Costa’s relationship to Viviane Costa?
Elderly widower of Viviane
He is attended to by nurse Julie Meyer.
What does Pierre do?
Runs the Community Centre and Helping Hand pub
His role suggests involvement in community support.
What genres does The Returned incorporate?
Supernatural, sci-fi, drama
The Returned is categorized as a supernatural drama by Wikipedia, drama, fantasy, horror by IMDb, and mystery/suspense by Rotten Tomatoes.
What award did The Returned win in 2013?
International Emmy for best Drama Series
How does The Returned differ from conventional zombie texts?
The returned are healthy and have no recollection of their death
Unlike typical representations of zombies, they are not depicted as rotting, brain-eating entities.
According to Jane Feuer, what is genre?
An abstract conception rather than something that exists empirically in the world
What does Gledhill state about genre rules?
There are no ‘rigid rules of inclusion and exclusion’
What does Steve Neale argue genre contributes to?
The regulation of ‘desire, memory and expectation’
How does Steve Neale define genres?
Instances of repetition and difference
What does the narrative property of genre involve?
Similar plots and structures, predictable situations, sequences, episodes, obstacles, conflicts, and resolutions
What is the characterization property of genre?
Similar types of characters, roles, personal qualities, motivations, goals, behavior
What does the basic themes property of genre refer to?
Social, cultural, psychological, professional, political, sexual, moral topics and values
What does the setting property of genre include?
Geographical and historical context
What is meant by iconography in genre?
A familiar stock of images or motifs that echo narrative, characterization, themes, and setting
What are filmic techniques in the context of genre?
Stylistic or formal conventions of camerawork, lighting, sound-recording, use of colour, editing
What organization regulates complaints against UK TV programmes?
OFCOM
What does BBFC stand for, and what is its role?
British Board of Film Classification; it certifies/rates UK films and DVDs
What is the watershed in UK broadcasting?
An unwritten agreement that programmes shown after 9pm may contain stronger content
What is an example of a series that was shown post-watershed?
Series 1 of The Returned on Channel 4
According to Livingstone and Lunt, what two interests are in struggle in UK regulation policy?
Interests of citizens and interests of consumers
What does Levi-Strauss suggest about binary oppositions in narratives?
They drive the narrative and reveal which side triumphs
Provide two examples of binary oppositions identified by Levi-Strauss.
- Past vs Present
- Living vs Dead
What is Todorov’s narrative structure’s first stage in The Returned?
EQUILIBRIUM – The bereaved have adjusted (or not) to their losses
What happens during the DISRUPTION stage in Todorov’s narrative structure?
The dead return
What does bell hooks argue about feminism?
It is a struggle to end patriarchal oppression, influenced by class and race as well as gender
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
Give an example of a nurturing female character in The Returned.
Claire and Camille
How are men typically represented in The Returned?
As leaders/active figures
What does Hall say about the representation of other groups?
They are constructed in terms of their difference or ‘otherness’
What does Gauntlett say about media representation today?
It presents a range of identities for viewers to construct their own identities
What issue does Gilroy highlight regarding The Returned?
The lack of ethnic diversity in the series
Which French digital channel produced and first broadcast The Returned?
Arts+
Other options included Canal+, TV4France, and Paris-Premiere.
Which UK TV channel first showed The Returned?
Channel 4
Other options included BBC1, BBC2, and E4.
What was the name of the Scottish band which produced the soundtrack to The Returned?
Mogwai
Other options included Jedi, Klingon, and Dementor.
Which huge media conglomerate owns Canal+?
Vivendi
Other options included Universal, Disney, and Viacom.
In total, how many series or seasons of The Returned were made?
Two
Other options included One, Three, and Four.
Television has become a _______ industry in the digital age.
global
This reflects the shift from national to international co-productions.
Broadcasters are now ‘narrowcasters’, targeting _______ audiences.
niche
This indicates a shift towards specialized content for specific viewer demographics.
Audiences consume TV texts in a variety of ways, including _______.
tablet, mobile phone
This highlights the change in viewing patterns such as box-set/binge-watching and on-demand services.
Interactive social media channels have increased access for the _______ audience.
producer/consumer
This emphasizes the importance of social media and viral promotion in marketing.
Canal+ is a French premium _______ channel.
cable
This indicates its status as a premium service provider.
Canal+ was founded in _______.
1984
This marks the establishment of the channel.
At year-end 2016, Canal+ Group had revenues of _______.
€5.253 billion
This reflects the financial performance of the group.
The TV series was adapted from a 2003 French film by the same director, _______.
Robin Campillo
This connects the series to its cinematic roots.
The film concentrated more on the _______ issues surrounding the return of deceased people.
social/organisational
This contrasts with the TV series’ focus on relationships and emotional effects.
When The Returned was shown in the UK, it was broadcast in the original French language with _______.
subtitles
This decision reflects Channel 4’s target audience and approach to foreign content.
Ofcom oversees all broadcast TV programmes in the _______.
UK
This highlights the regulatory environment for television broadcasting.
BBFC provides ratings for all UK _______ and DVD releases.
film
This is part of the classification system for media content.
Post-watershed refers to content that airs after _______.
9pm
This time is typically associated with more adult content.
Merchandise is important for media products such as films, videogames, and _______.
TV shows
This indicates the revenue potential and branding opportunities in media.
