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 PDF
by Short Sue Short
Edited by Palumbo Donald E. Palumbo, Sullivan III C.W. Sullivan III
Part of the Critical Explorations in Science Fiction and Fantasy series
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Description
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.
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- Format:PDF
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
- Publication Date:25/07/2011
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- ISBN:9780786485383
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Download - Immediately Available
- Format:PDF
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
- Publication Date:25/07/2011
- Category:
- ISBN:9780786485383
