Cult Telefantasy Series

A Critical Analysis of The Prisoner, Twin Peaks, The X-Files, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lost, Heroes, Doctor Who and Star Trek

AvSue Short,Donald E. Palumbo

Häftad, Engelska, 2011

Del i serien Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy

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Beskrivning

From The Prisoner in the 1960s to the more recent Heroes and Lost, a group of television series with strong elements of fantasy have achieved cult status. Focusing on eight such series, this work analyzes their respective innovations and influences. Assessing the strategies used to promote "cult" appeal, it also appraises increased opportunities for interaction between series creators and fans and evaluates how television fantasy has utilized transmedia storytelling. Notable changes within broadcasting are discussed to explain how challenging long-form dramas have emerged, and why telefantasy has transcended niche status to enjoy significant prominence and popularity.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2011-06-24
Mått:152 x 229 x 13 mm
Vikt:354 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy
Antal sidor:256
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786443154

Utforska kategorier

Television inom Kultur

Mer om författaren

Sue Short lectures in film and media at Birkbeck College, University of London, and has contributed articles to numerous media journals. Cult Telefantasy Series is her third book.

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsAcknowledgments viiiIntroduction 1. The Prisoner The Show That Set the Precedents 2. Twin Peaks: The Death of Laura Palmer—And the Birth of a Phenomenon 3. The X-Files: Trust, Belief, and Broken Promises 4. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Beauty and the “Big Bad” 5. How Lost Redefined Cult Television: A Mystery Island and a Monster Hit 6. Why Heroes Failed: The Superpowered Franchise That Fell from Grace 7. Doctor Who and Star Trek: Twenty-First Century Reboots Conclusion An A to Z of Telefantasy Series Bibliography Index