It’s not just a desire for more “realistic” performances; it’s a massive increase in the demand for stunt performers – and little regulation, at least in the US. But “there are signs the US industry is adopting a more British approach. In 2018, SAG-AFTRA introduced new standards and practices for stunt coordinators, including mandatory basic training requirements, and a register of professionals who have carried out a minimum number of days of work. However, risk is still very much part of the territory.” – The Guardian (UK)
Category: AUDIENCE
Why Are The ‘Harry Potter In Concert’ Programs So Popular?
Sometimes, you have to let a SyFy reviewer explain: “The Harry Potter in Concert series not only provides an opportunity to visually watch each individual instrumental sound take shape on the stage in front of you, but allows the viewer to line it up with the film as you watch it. This offers a whole new appreciation for productions in the arts. You might even be inspired to pick up a flute or learn to play the harp yourself.”- SyFy Wire
How Do We Measure What’s Popular In Music?
We used to be able to look to Billboard charts. But there are so many ways people are accessing music it’s become almost impossible to tell what the “top” music is by how many are listening. – The New York Times
How “Famous Birthdays” Became Wikipedia For Generation Z
Is it adult mainstream yet? No, but that doesn’t matter.” The site has 20 million unique visitors a month—more than a million more than Entertainment Weekly, and four times as many as Teen Vogue. – The Atlantic
Research: How You Watch TV Shapes How You Think
The harm seems to come not so much from the content itself but from the fact that it replaces more enlightening ways of spending time. – The New York Times
Is The Reason Movie Comedies Are Failing This Summer A Culture Wars Thing?
“Part of me wonders if audiences aren’t giving these movies a pass because, like everything else, our comedies have gotten wrapped up in the interminable culture war.” – Washington Post
Young People Have Given Up On TV News ‘Almost Entirely’, Says UK’s Broadcasting Regulator
“While the average person aged 65 and over watches 33 minutes of TV news a day, this falls to just two minutes among people aged 16-24, according [to OFCOM’s] annual news consumption report.” – The Guardian
Duh: Study Shows Audiences Find Jokes Funnier When Crowd Laughter Is Added
“This research shows that while canned laughter does elevate the humour of a comedy, adding real laughter would get a better response.” – BBC
This Is Why West End Theatre Ushers Want Body Cameras
The Society of London Theatre is starting to provide front-of-house employees body cameras to record patron behaviour because of stories like these. “Ushers reported being spat and shouted at, being physically assaulted and having to break up fights between audience members themselves.” (And then there was “Poogate.”) – The Stage
If Chicago Wants A Big Casino, It Needs To Learn From Vegas: Arts And Entertainment Make The Difference
Chris Jones: “At your typical large Las Vegas casino, gambling only accounts for 34 percent of revenue. The rest of the money comes from hotel rooms, fancy restaurants, cocktail bars and, of course, more live entertainment than any other city in the world. This month on the Strip where Lady Gaga roams, you can see Gwen Stefani, Jay Leno, Janet Jackson, Cedric the Entertainer and, of course, a suite of fabulous market-segmented shows created by the Cirque du Soleil, which is constantly renewing its offerings and paying attention to the needs of all demographics.” – Chicago Tribune