What Are You Missing? Feb 17-March 2

March 3, 2013
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What Are You Missing? Feb 17-March 2

Ten media news items that you might have missed recently.
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Radio at SCMS 2013

March 1, 2013
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Radio at SCMS 2013

Some thoughts on the current state of qualitative radio scholarship, plus a line-up of radio studies related papers, panels, and events at this year's SCMS conference.
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WWE vs. Glenn Beck: Potshots to Publicity, Controversy to Cash

February 28, 2013
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WWE vs. Glenn Beck: Potshots to Publicity, Controversy to Cash

While the issue is ostensibly about the negative portrayal of the Tea Party, Glenn Beck and WWE have taken advantage of the situation for publicity.
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“We Saw Your Misogyny”: The Oscars & Seth MacFarlane

February 27, 2013
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“We Saw Your Misogyny”: The Oscars & Seth MacFarlane

The controversy surrounding Seth MacFarlane's hosting of the 2013 Oscars offers an opportunity to have productive discussions about the role of the media in shaping ideology.
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Rebooting Sex and the City: How The Franchise Carrie-s On

February 26, 2013
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Rebooting Sex and the City: How The Franchise Carrie-s On

One of the most significant features of this franchise is its adaptability and ability to transcend production models and multi-generational fan engagement within different industrial moments.
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Shut it Down: The End of 30 Rock

February 25, 2013
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Shut it Down: The End of 30 Rock

A cultural discussion of 30 Rock's television legacy for feminist discourse and self reflexive satire television in the wake of its final broadcast.
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Half the Battle? Envisioning Citizenship in “Whole Again”

February 21, 2013
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Half the Battle?  Envisioning Citizenship in “Whole Again”

While failing to sell SUVs, the commercial offers visions of wartime American citizenship with which spectators are to identify: the forlorn dog, the crying wife, and the praying child.
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One World, Two Ways In (For Some): Syfy’s Defiance

February 20, 2013
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One World, Two Ways In (For Some): Syfy’s <i>Defiance</i>

While Defiance may seek to expand its focus beyond a primarily male audience, as a broader transmedia initiative it highlights the gendered realities of convergent media practices.
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An Entourage Movie? Why?

February 19, 2013
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An Entourage Movie? Why?

Entourage may have already given HBO’s parent company Time Warner all that it’s capable of giving.
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What Are You Missing? Feb 3-Feb 16

February 17, 2013
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What Are You Missing? Feb 3-Feb 16

Ten media news items you might have missed recently.
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