Screen Storytellers – serie

The Works of Shonda Rhimes, the first book in Bloomsbury's Screen Storytellers series, brings together a collection of essays that look critically at the works of this award-winning writer, producer, and CEO of the global media company, Shondaland.Shonda Rhimes’s television series, and those created and produced through Shondaland, have left an important imprint on television history. Beginning with her groundbreaking series Grey’s Anatomy, the series created under the umbrella of Rhimes’s brand, including Private Practice, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, For the People, Station 19, Bridgerton, Inventing Anna, and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, have delighted global audiences with their innovative storytelling, dynamic characters, and the inclusion of contemporary social issues woven throughout the storylines.In this collection of essays, screenwriting and television studies scholars explore the ways in which Rhimes’s series have been at the forefront of change in the television landscape in the past two decades, including discussions of the representation of women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ characters; inclusivity in casting; innovations in pilot and series development; variations on genre; and disruptive business and marketing practices. This collection of essays offers emerging screenwriters and informed consumers of television insights into the cultural impact of Rhimes’s work as well as how one of the most powerful television creators and showrunners in the history of the medium has crafted and shaped screen stories that speak to viewers spanning all demographics across the globe.

The Works of Shonda Rhimes, the first book in Bloomsbury's Screen Storytellers series, brings together a collection of essays that look critically at the works of this award-winning writer, producer, and CEO of the global media company, Shondaland. Shonda Rhimes's television series, and those created and produced through Shondaland, have left an important imprint on television history. Beginning with her groundbreaking series Grey's Anatomy, the series created under the umbrella of Rhimes's brand, including Private Practice, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, For the People, Station 19, Bridgerton, Inventing Anna, and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, have delighted global audiences with their innovative storytelling, dynamic characters, and the inclusion of contemporary social issues woven throughout the storylines. In this collection of essays, screenwriting and television studies scholars explore the ways in which Rhimes's series have been at the forefront of change in the television landscape in the past two decades, including discussions of the representation of women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ characters; inclusivity in casting; innovations in pilot and series development; variations on genre; and disruptive business and marketing practices. This collection of essays offers emerging screenwriters and informed consumers of television insights into the cultural impact of Rhimes's work as well as how one of the most powerful television creators and showrunners in the history of the medium has crafted and shaped screen stories that speak to viewers spanning all demographics across the globe.

The Works of Shonda Rhimes, the first book in Bloomsbury's Screen Storytellers series, brings together a collection of essays that look critically at the works of this award-winning writer, producer, and CEO of the global media company, Shondaland. Shonda Rhimes's television series, and those created and produced through Shondaland, have left an important imprint on television history. Beginning with her groundbreaking series Grey's Anatomy, the series created under the umbrella of Rhimes's brand, including Private Practice, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, For the People, Station 19, Bridgerton, Inventing Anna, and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, have delighted global audiences with their innovative storytelling, dynamic characters, and the inclusion of contemporary social issues woven throughout the storylines. In this collection of essays, screenwriting and television studies scholars explore the ways in which Rhimes's series have been at the forefront of change in the television landscape in the past two decades, including discussions of the representation of women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ characters; inclusivity in casting; innovations in pilot and series development; variations on genre; and disruptive business and marketing practices. This collection of essays offers emerging screenwriters and informed consumers of television insights into the cultural impact of Rhimes's work as well as how one of the most powerful television creators and showrunners in the history of the medium has crafted and shaped screen stories that speak to viewers spanning all demographics across the globe.

The Works of Shonda Rhimes, the first book in Bloomsbury's Screen Storytellers series, brings together a collection of essays that look critically at the works of this award-winning writer, producer, and CEO of the global media company, Shondaland.Shonda Rhimes’s television series, and those created and produced through Shondaland, have left an important imprint on television history. Beginning with her groundbreaking series Grey’s Anatomy, the series created under the umbrella of Rhimes’s brand, including Private Practice, Scandal, How to Get Away with Murder, For the People, Station 19, Bridgerton, Inventing Anna, and Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, have delighted global audiences with their innovative storytelling, dynamic characters, and the inclusion of contemporary social issues woven throughout the storylines.In this collection of essays, screenwriting and television studies scholars explore the ways in which Rhimes’s series have been at the forefront of change in the television landscape in the past two decades, including discussions of the representation of women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ characters; inclusivity in casting; innovations in pilot and series development; variations on genre; and disruptive business and marketing practices. This collection of essays offers emerging screenwriters and informed consumers of television insights into the cultural impact of Rhimes’s work as well as how one of the most powerful television creators and showrunners in the history of the medium has crafted and shaped screen stories that speak to viewers spanning all demographics across the globe.

The second book in the Screen Storytellers series, this is the first critical appraisal of television writer Steven Moffat. It spans the early sitcoms that draw on his own autobiography to the hugely successful reinventions of Doctor Who and Sherlock to his attempts to revise and revitalize Victorian horror classics and beyond.In a decades-long career as one of the world’s most successful television writers, Steven Moffat has reimagined almost every major character in British pop culture, from Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who to Dracula and Dr. Jekyll. The scholars contributing to this volume offer diverse and wide-ranging viewpoints on Moffat’s career and work, as an immensely influential television creator whose impact is still underestimated. They present a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Moffat's contributions to screenwriting and television to provide a rich, multifaceted understanding of his unique storytelling techniques and the evolution of his style. The range of approaches blend academic analysis with practical insights to offer a unique look at Moffat's influence on modern television storytelling.

The second book in the Screen Storytellers series, this is the first critical appraisal of television writer Steven Moffat. It spans the early sitcoms that draw on his own autobiography to the hugely successful reinventions of Doctor Who and Sherlock to his attempts to revise and revitalize Victorian horror classics and beyond.In a decades-long career as one of the world’s most successful television writers, Steven Moffat has reimagined almost every major character in British pop culture, from Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Who to Dracula and Dr. Jekyll. The scholars contributing to this volume offer diverse and wide-ranging viewpoints on Moffat’s career and work, as an immensely influential television creator whose impact is still underestimated. They present a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Moffat's contributions to screenwriting and television to provide a rich, multifaceted understanding of his unique storytelling techniques and the evolution of his style. The range of approaches blend academic analysis with practical insights to offer a unique look at Moffat's influence on modern television storytelling.

The Works of Russell T Davies is part of Bloomsbury’s Screen Storytellers series, which brings together a collection of essays that look critically at the works of one of the most prolific and accomplished writers in television history.Since his earliest days working on children’s shows such as Why Don’t You? and Children’s Ward, Russell T Davies has had an innovative and often transformative influence within the industry. Davies has produced original dramas and adapted works that dovetail with key social themes, becoming definitive contributions in the shaping of cultural debates. His 1999 series Queer as Folk was a landmark portrayal of gay communities, whilst 2021’s It’s a Sin offered a powerful depiction of the 1980s HIV/AIDS crisis, receiving universal acclaim. His work spans genres, from the period dramas and biopics of The Grand, A Very English Scandal, and Nolly to the dystopian fictions of The Second Coming and Years and Years. In 2005, he gained international recognition as he successfully resurrected Doctor Who, returning as showrunner in 2023 and launching the spinoff series Torchwood and The Sarah Jane Adventures. Whilst acknowledging the breadth of Davies’ career, this collection provides focused critical analysis of his work and his achievements as a television writer. Chapters center upon individual works or explore themes across different shows within his diverse output. Some discussions reflect Davies’ commitment to representing marginalized or minority groups on screen and his consistent engagement with LGBTQIA+ communities in his storytelling. In keeping with the structure of the Screen Storytellers series, chapters in the collection address three overarching themes: Works of Love, Works of Power, and Works of Art.