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Less Is Morality

... Moral messages are fading from media as young consumers enjoy debating issues and exploring moral ambiguity through entertainment. Much of the most popular entertainment among young consumers today doesn’t feature a moral message and also stands out for the level of vice on display. The wildly popular Game of Thrones has been singled out for the number of rape scenes (both the TV series and books). Empire centers around a drug lord turned music mogul and features plenty of sex, excess ...

Genre Trends

... Amidst the abundance of entertainment options available today, the following genres are standing out.As there’s always a new TV show, book, song, or other entertainment release at consumers’ disposal, it’s more important than ever for entertainment creators to give audiences what they want and remain relevant to the cultural conversation. - 1. Crime Time - Though society’s current obsession with true crime may initially come across as morbid, there’s more to it than macabre fascination ...

Global TV Trends

... categories to reach them.WATER COOLER APPSThe rise of video streaming platforms and time-shifted programming has changed the way that people talk about television. Prior to these advances, viewers had to watch an episode on the day and at the time it aired if they wanted to engage in conversation about the show in real life; however, as people continue to watch programs at different times, TV fandoms are becoming more disjointed. Nevertheless, young people are still obsessing over TV shows, with 32% of ...

The Real Story

... hard work, they are drawn to narratives that embody this attitude. Zs’ consumption habits already demonstrate their interest in realism over idealism. From non-fiction and biographies to reality TV shows about survival challenges and unusual careers, Zs have learned to revere average people who forge their own paths in life. They have the same appreciation for their peers on YouTube, whom they see as real people showcasing their unique talents and perspectives on the platform. In fact, the most ...

POP Trends

... on-site village will host the Bass Camp, which will include living spaces and recording studios where up and coming artists can collaborate and create. CINEMAFICATION OF TELEVISION Cinephiles used to stick their noses up at television. But as small screen content grows increasingly sophisticated, the term “boob tube” has become rather dated. We are deeply entrenched in what’s become known among critics as the Golden Age of TV and, as a result, audience expectations regarding the artistic ...

Pro Parodies

... , TV, music, books, and celebrities. Such “pro-”parodies are flourishing not as part of an effort to cut down their subjects, but as an original way for fans to celebrate and engage with their favorite culture content. Among young consumers and the actors and comedians they emulate, the desire to parody has become an immediate, instinctive response to everyday content consumption. One can barely keep tabs on the parodies proliferating online and trending across social media; a quick Google video ...

Fans Forever

... appreciation for content years after it first premieres. And with the rise of binge viewing, past TV content, in particular, has become more relevant to the current cultural conversation. Young individuals are always looking for “new” old shows to get hooked on, and the fan base of certain cancelled shows may actually grow after they’re taken off the air. Social media has enabled these late fans to easily find and connect with others who share their newfound interest, and also to honor content of the past ...

Occulture

... which portray women as reliant on men to save them, we’re seeing a resurgence in witch-themed TV, movies, and novels. Spellcasters have popped up across categories in recent months and enthusiasm for them only seems to be growing, as evidenced by the abundance of related content slated for the next few years. There have been hints of this renewed interest in recent years, to mixed reception. However, American Horror Story: Coven proved that when done right, witches can have an enormous impact on pop ...