Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
jeudi 18 février 2016
8 Ways to Watch TV Without Cable
Still paying for cable but looking for a way out? We've got a few ideas on how to keep up with your favorite shows without shelling out too much cash. Each service has different prices with a variety of shows to offer, so it's really about prioritizing how much you need to see your cable shows every week. Take a look ahead and don't be afraid to finally cut the cord!
- Hulu ($8-12 a month): Within Hulu, there are two tiers: a limited commercial plan and one without commercials. Whichever path you choose, you'll get to see your current TV shows the next day. You can also pay an additional $9 a month to add Showtime to your Hulu account, letting you watch shows like Homeland.
- Showtime Now ($11 a month after 30-day free trial): Download the app, and you can watch all your favorite shows and movies.
- Playstation Vue ($49-$65 a month): If you just enjoy loafing around watching all sorts of TV, Playstation Vue might be your best package. There are three different packages, each that offer a slew of cable TV shows. The basic tier called Access ($49 a month) gets you a lot already. You'll get channels like CBS, NBC, MTV, Bravo, and AMC. The next tier, Core ($55 a month, originally $60), gets you the same package but with other channels like IFC, Sundance, and TNT. The Elite package ($65 a month, originally $70) will bring you Fox College Sports, Teen Nick, the Cooking Channel and more.
- Sling TV ($20 a month): With Sling TV, you can watch channels like CNN, HGTV, the Disney Channel, and ESPN at the set price of twenty dollars. For just an extra five dollars a month, you can add on extra packages like "Sports," which brings you ESPNU. Or, try the "Hollywood" extra plan and get TCM, Epix and others.
- CBS All Access ($6 a month): Like Hulu, you can watch any new episode from a CBS show the next day from when it airs. You also gain access to tons of episodes on demand so your binge-watching doesn't start or end with just Netflix.
- Netflix ($8-$12 a month): You can't chill without Netflix and you can't Netflix without chill. While the service doesn't show you the latest episodes of your favorite cable shows, it does offer plenty of original series that will satisfy your TV itch.
- HBO Now ($15 a month): Watch your premium cable network without paying the premium with HBO Now. You get to watch both TV shows and movies from the channel, which is really a win-win situation.
- Amazon Prime ($99 a year): Similar to Netflix, you won't get to see current episodes of TV shows but you will get to see award-winning original series like Transparent. You'll also get free two-day shipping, unlimited music streaming, and photo storage.
Now go buy yourself an Apple TV or Chromecast device and get started on your new life free of cable!
samedi 13 février 2016
8 Ways to Watch TV Without Cable
Still paying for cable but looking for a way out? We've got a few ideas of how to keep up with your favorite shows without paying the absurd amount cable companies make you shell out. Each service has different prices with a variety of shows to offer, so it's really about prioritizing how much you really need to see your cable shows every week. Take a look ahead and don't be afraid to finally cut the cord!
- Hulu ($8-12 a month): Within Hulu, there are two tiers: a limited commercial plan and one without commercials. Whichever path you choose, you'll get to see your current TV shows the next day. You can also pay an additional $9 a month to add Showtime to your Hulu account, letting you watch shows like Homeland.
- Showtime Now ($11 a month after 30-day free trial): Download the app, and you can watch all your favorite shows and movies.
- Playstation Vue ($49-$65 a month): If you just enjoy loafing around watching all sorts of TV, Playstation Vue might be your best package. There are three different packages, each that offer a slew of cable TV shows. The basic tier called Access ($49 a month) gets you a lot already. You'll get channels like CBS, NBC, MTV, Bravo, and AMC. The next tier, Core ($55 a month, originally $60), gets you the same package but with other channels like IFC, Sundance, and TNT. The Elite package ($65 a month, originally $70) will bring you Fox College Sports, Teen Nick, the Cooking Channel and more.
- Sling TV ($20 a month): With Sling TV, you can watch channels like CNN, HGTV, the Disney Channel, and ESPN at the set price of twenty dollars. For just an extra five dollars a month, you can add on extra packages like "Sports," which brings you ESPNU. Or, try the "Hollywood" extra plan and get TCM, Epix and others.
- CBS All Access ($6 a month): Like Hulu, you can watch any new episode from a CBS show the next day from when it airs. You also gain access to tons of episodes on demand so your binge-watching doesn't start or end with just Netflix.
- Netflix ($8-$12 a month): You can't chill without Netflix and you can't Netflix without chill. While the service doesn't show you the latest episodes of your favorite cable shows, it does offer plenty of original series that will satisfy your TV itch.
- HBO Now ($15 a month): Watch your premium cable network without paying the premium with HBO Now. You get to watch both TV shows and movies from the channel, which is really a win-win situation.
- Amazon Prime ($99 a year): Similar to Netflix, you won't get to see current episodes of TV shows but you will get to see award-winning original series like Transparent. You'll also get free two-day shipping, unlimited music streaming, and photo storage.
Now go buy yourself an Apple TV or Chromecast device and get started on your new life free from cable!
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vendredi 20 mai 2016
8 Ways to Watch TV Without Cable
Still paying for cable but looking for a way out? We've got a few ideas on how to keep up with your favorite shows without shelling out too much cash. Each service has different prices with a variety of shows to offer, so it's really about prioritizing how much you need to see your cable shows every week. Take a look ahead and don't be afraid to finally cut the cord!
- Hulu ($8-12 a month): Within Hulu, there are two tiers: a limited commercial plan and one without commercials. Whichever path you choose, you'll get to see your current TV shows the next day. You can also pay an additional $9 a month to add Showtime to your Hulu account, letting you watch shows like Homeland.
- Showtime Now ($11 a month after 30-day free trial): Download the app, and you can watch all your favorite shows and movies.
- Playstation Vue ($40-$65 a month): If you just enjoy loafing around watching all sorts of TV, Playstation Vue might be your best package. There are three different packages, each that offer a slew of cable TV shows. The basic tier called Access ($40, originally $50 a month) gets you a lot already. You'll get channels like CBS, NBC, MTV, Bravo, and AMC. The next tier, Core ($45 a month, originally $55), gets you the same package but with other channels like IFC, Sundance, and TNT. The Elite package ($55 a month, originally $65) will bring you Fox College Sports, Teen Nick, the Cooking Channel and more.
- Sling TV ($20 a month): With Sling TV, you can watch channels like CNN, HGTV, the Disney Channel, and ESPN at the set price of twenty dollars. For just an extra five dollars a month, you can add on extra packages like "Sports," which brings you ESPNU. Or, try the "Hollywood" extra plan and get TCM, Epix and others.
- CBS All Access ($6 a month): Like Hulu, you can watch any new episode from a CBS show the next day from when it airs. You also gain access to tons of episodes on demand so your binge-watching doesn't start or end with just Netflix.
- Netflix ($8-$12 a month): You can't chill without Netflix and you can't Netflix without chill. While the service doesn't show you the latest episodes of your favorite cable shows, it does offer plenty of original series that will satisfy your TV itch.
- HBO Now ($15 a month): Watch your premium cable network without paying the premium with HBO Now. You get to watch both TV shows and movies from the channel, which is really a win-win situation.
- Amazon Prime Video ($9 a month): Similar to Netflix, you won't get to see current episodes of TV shows but you will get to see award-winning original series like Transparent. The service is offered as a standalone option, or you can get it with a Amazon Prime subscription.
Now go buy yourself an Apple TV or Chromecast device and get started on your new life free of cable!
samedi 24 juin 2017
How Gender Stereotypes Are Impacting Kids by Age
Our kids are constantly exposed to the gender stereotypes portrayed in the media. Caroline Knorr of Common Sense Media helps us steer our kids in a positive, inclusive direction.
Gender stereotypes are messing with your kid. It's not just one movie. It's not just one TV show. It's constant exposure to the same dated concepts in the media over and over, starting before preschool and lasting a lifetime -- concepts like: Boys are smarter than girls; certain jobs are best for men and others for women; and even that girls are responsible for their own sexual assaults. If you thought this stuff went out with Leave It to Beaver, the new Common Sense Media report, Watching Gender: How Stereotypes in Movies and on TV Impact Kids' Development, will put you right back in June Cleaver's kitchen.
According to the report, which analyzed more than 150 articles, interviews, books, and other social-scientific research, gender stereotypes in movies and on TV shows are more than persistent; they're incredibly effective at teaching kids what the culture expects of boys and girls. What makes these messages stick -- and harder for parents to counteract -- is that they're timed for the precise moment in kids' development when they're most receptive to their influence.
Think of preschoolers who are just beginning to identify as boys or girls. The characters they see on TV and in movies often have an obvious masculine or feminine appearance, such as a superhero's big muscles or a princess's long hair. These characteristics also are often associated with specific traits -- for example, being strong and brave or fearful and meek. Fast-forward to the tween and teen years, when characters begin to wrestle with relationships, sex, and job prospects. That "strong and brave" superhero becomes aggressive and hostile. That "fearful and meek" princess becomes submissive and weak.
For young audiences who absorb ideas from the media on how to behave and what to become, these characterizations can lead to false assumptions and harmful conclusions. These oversimplified characterizations play out in many ways over and over. According to the report, a lifetime of viewing stereotypical media becomes so ingrained it can ultimately affect kids' career choices, self-worth, relationships, and ability to achieve their full potential.
And lots of parents are concerned about these issues, too. We polled nearly 1,000 parents across the country and found that they believe the media has a significant influence on their kids, from how girls should look and behave to how seeing violence can affect boys' beliefs about themselves. Luckily, parents can assert control over the messages that Hollywood dishes out. Because, let's face it: Exaggerating the differences between boys and girls is just a ploy to keep audiences entertained. It's not what we really want our kids to emulate.
While there are movies and TV shows that defy gender stereotypes -- and Hollywood is making some progress on this front -- you're not going to be able to prevent your kids from seeing everything that sends the wrong message. And your kids probably like a lot of media that reinforces stereotypes. Fortunately, the most powerful messages kids absorb are from you. When you actively role-model gender equality, speak out against stereotypes, and challenge outdated ideas, kids will hear that loud and clear.
Also, you have a lot of control over your kids' media -- mostly when they're little, but even as they grow. Choose quality media that reflects your values, and talk to your kids about the movies and TV shows they watch. (Learn more about what to look for in movies and TV to avoid gender stereotypes.) Use these age-based strategies -- from toddlerhood to the teen years -- to reach kids at the exact moment they need to hear them.
Age 2–6
At this age, kids:
- Learn their gender identities (that they're a boy or a girl).
- Learn stereotypes about activities, traits, toys, and skills associated with each gender.
- Begin gender-typed play (girls "clean the kitchen," boys "mow the lawn").
- Need to hear your input in specific, not abstract, terms.
What you can do
Point out people from real life or TV that show there's more than one way to "do" gender. Try a show such as Doc McStuffins and say, "I notice that Doc's mom works full-time to support the family and that her dad stays home and takes care of the kids."
Comment positively on shows that equally value boys and girls. Watch Odd Squad together and say, "Otto and Olive are equal partners and rely on each other to solve cases."
Find shows that aren't hyperpink or super-blue. Or, at least, balance out your kid's preferences with shows such as Julie's Greenroom, which uses a variety of hues, both on the stage sets and in the characters. The show also exposes some of the technical aspects of stage production, which teaches kids that shows are created by people and are only limited by imagination.
Age 7–10
At this age, kids:
- Attribute certain qualities to men and women -- for example, that women are more emotional and affectionate and men are more ambitious and aggressive.
- Associate specific occupations and academic subjects with each gender.
- Self-segregate based on gender -- boys want to play with boys, and girls want to play with girls.
- Want some choice over what they watch but still respect parents' input.
What you can do
Recognize characters who defy gender stereotypes. Check out a movie such as Big Hero 6 and say, "It's OK to show when you're sad -- and boys shouldn't be embarrassed to cry."
Praise characters who are instrumental to the storyline for what they do versus what they look like. Stream Project Mc2 on Netflix and say, "For the girls on Mc2, being good at math and science are more important than their appearance."
Seek out movies and shows with non-stereotyped characters -- for example, female characters with realistic body types and non-aggressive male characters. Try a show such as Andi Mack where the characters wrestle with peer pressure to look and act a certain way to fit in.
Age 11–13
At this age, kids:
- Feel self-conscious about physical changes and feel pressure to conform to cultural gender norms.
- Are intolerant of cross-gender mannerisms and behaviors.
- Are concerned about dating potential.
- Want to pick their own shows -- and they're often shows intended for older kids.
- Are more interested in peers than parents.
What you can do
Emphasize that worth and happiness don't come from appearance (especially important for female characters) or from physical strength (especially important for male characters). Watch a movie such as Arrival and remark on the lead character being a female professor. Or try Billy Elliot, about an Irish boy who wants to be a dancer despite his father's objections. Ask: "How do these characters go against what society expects of them?"
Comment positively on healthy, supportive, and fulfilling cross-gender friendships and relationships. Try a movie such as Bridge to Terabithia (or read the book), which features an equal friendship between the boy and girl main characters. Discuss what makes them such good friends and what each one teaches the other.
Talk about how transgender characters in movies and on TV are often the target of bullying. Try a show such as I Am Jazz about a transgender teen. Ask: "How did you feel when Jazz was bullied. If you knew her, would you defend her?"
Age 14–17
At this age, kids:
- Mix with other genders and become more flexible about stereotypes.
- Become preoccupied with their future careers, as well as appearance.
- Want to learn gender-based expectations for how to behave in romantic and sexual situations.
- Choose what they want to watch and are willing to discuss abstract ideas (and don't want to be lectured to).
What you can do
Look for shows that feature boys and men expressing their emotions in constructive ways, having diverse interests (other than only sex), and being kind or friendly to non-heterosexual characters. Check out This Is Us and point out how the fathers are shown as nurturing and thoughtful. Or watch The King's Speech, about King George the VI, who must reveal his biggest vulnerability. Ask, "Can a man, or a boy, be both strong and sensitive?"
Point out when female characters voice their own needs. Watch an ensemble show such as Brooklyn Nine-Nine and note how the female characters don't defer to the men.
Find characters who have non-gender-stereotypical professional aspirations (girls who want to be scientists and boys who want to be nurses). Consider a show like Bones, which features a strong female lead in a traditionally male-dominated profession.
mardi 3 janvier 2017
14 of the Most Highly Anticipated TV Shows of 2017
What's on the horizon in 2017? There's a lot we can't foretell about the future, but at the very least, we can tell you all about the exciting TV that's to come. So far, we've already given you a look at the most promising midseason TV shows and everything that's coming to Netflix in the New Year, but now we're broadening our scope. What exhilarating new projects will finally come to light in the next 12 months? We're breaking down the best and the brightest new TV shows that will hit the small screen at some point before 2017 ends. Check it out.
jeudi 1 décembre 2016
50 of the Best Kid TV Shows and Movies Now Available to Stream Offline on Netflix
One of the worst parts of God's gift to man (Netflix) is that you need to be connected to WiFi or ready to hike up your data charges to watch TV shows and movies on the go. Most adults can hold out on bingeing (sometimes), but as we all know, our kids definitely cannot.
Enter offline streaming from Netflix.
The streaming service rolled out the feature this week to the sound of moms popping Champagne all over the world and toddlers watching downloaded episodes of Octonauts on repeat. Your holiday travel - and daily life - is about to become so much easier. See some of the best kid TV shows and movies available for offline streaming below.
TV Shows
- All Hail King Julien
- Bob the Builder
- Bottersnikes and Gumbles
- Care Bears: Welcome to Care-a-Lot
- Clifford
- Dinotrux
- Dragon Tales
- Gon
- Goosebumps
- Home: Adventures With Tip and Oh
- Kate and Mim-Mim
- Lego Friends
- Lost and Found Music Studios
- Masha and the Bear
- Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
- Octonauts
- Pokémon XY
- Project Mc2
- Sid the Science Kid
- Skylanders Academy
- Super Why!
- The Hive
- The Magic School Bus
- The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show
- Word Party
- Yo-Kai Watch
Movies
- Beethoven's Christmas Adventure
- Chicken Run
- Curious George: A Very Monkey Christmas
- Daddy Day Care
- Goosebumps
- Home
- Hoodwinked
- Hotel Transylvania 2
- Jetsons: The Movie
- Kung Fu Panda 3
- Minions
- Monster High: 13 Wishes
- Nanny McPhee
- Paddington
- Penguins of Madgascar: The Movie
- Spy Kids
- The Angry Birds Movie
- The Little Engine That Could
- The Little Rascals
- The Nut Job
- The Reef
- The Road to El Dorado
- Thomas and Friends: The Christmas Engines
- We're Back: A Dinosaur's Story
vendredi 27 janvier 2017
9 Books That Are Becoming TV Shows This Year
There are tons of exciting new TV shows on the horizon this year. From the dark and twisty spin on the Archie comics to the highly-anticipated Twin Peaks reboot, there's plenty of entertainment ahead to keep us on the couch in sweatpants for months on end. Of all the impending excitement on the horizon, it should come as no surprise that a good handful are actually just adaptations of beloved books. Much like the movie industry likes to cull literary hits for the big screen, it seems TV networks have started to take a page from the same book . . . literally. Check out all the 2017 TV shows that started out as chapters and words.
jeudi 19 octobre 2017
9 Books That Became TV Shows This Year
There are tons of exciting new TV shows this year. There's plenty of entertainment to keep us on the couch in sweatpants for months on end, and it should come as no surprise that a good handful are actually just adaptations of beloved books. Much like the movie industry likes to cull literary hits for the big screen, it seems TV networks have started to take a page from the same book . . . literally. Check out all the 2017 TV shows that started out as chapters and words.
jeudi 16 février 2017
9 Books That Are Becoming TV Shows This Year
There are tons of exciting new TV shows on the horizon this year. From the dark and twisty spin on the Archie comics to the highly anticipated Twin Peaks reboot, there's plenty of entertainment ahead to keep us on the couch in sweatpants for months on end. Of all the impending excitement on the horizon, it should come as no surprise that a good handful are actually just adaptations of beloved books. Much like the movie industry likes to cull literary hits for the big screen, it seems TV networks have started to take a page from the same book . . . literally. Check out all the 2017 TV shows that started out as chapters and words.
lundi 31 décembre 2018
25 Iconic TV Shows Turning 25 in 2019
Another year, another batch of TV shows and movies that are turning big numbers that make us feel ancient. We saw some of our favorite movies turn 30 in 2018, but can we talk about the slew of absolutely iconic TV shows turning 25 in 2019? We're talking Friends, ER, and Party of Five, just to name a few. Yep, these shows all hit the air in 1994 and made a huge impact on our lives. We're still using Friends quotes in everyday life, and that's completely all right, you know?
If you want to see what other TV shows are hitting the quarter-century mark in 2019, keep reading. You might be surprised at some of them.
lundi 5 juin 2017
Why Do the Most Inclusive TV Shows Get Canceled?
Image Source: Netflix
This week, Netflix did the unthinkable and canceled its cult hit show Sense8. A statement from VP of Original Content Cindy Holland said, "It is everything we and the fans dreamed it would be: bold, emotional, stunning, kickass and outright unforgettable. Never has there been a more truly global show with an equally diverse and international cast and crew, which is only mirrored by the connected community of deeply passionate fans all around the world." And in this aspect, Holland would be right. Sense8 was and is arguably one of the most inclusive and diverse shows in TV history. It depicts a staggering variety of races, sexualities, and cultures.
To make matters worse, there's a sort of salt-in-the-wound effect here that has fans extra angry. The first season of the show dropped in June 2015, meaning its audience had to wait nearly two years to see how the story continues. Netflix announced the cancellation just a month after dropping the second season . . . on June 1. Which, as you may or may not know, is the first day of LGBTQ Pride Month. As one fan noted on Twitter, several of the show's narratives are currently only half-finished.
As much as we could harp on Sense8 for eight or so more paragraphs, the show isn't the only one to receive what seems to be a premature cancellation. Just last month, The Real O'Neals got the ax from ABC, thus eliminating another series with a gay main character. Furthermore, when you look over this season's other canceled shows, you realize it's not just about the LGBTQ community, it's also about shows that prominently feature people of color. Freshman series Pitch, with a black woman as the lead, didn't earn a second season. The Get Down, another Netflix darling, only got one season. Other diverse shows, like American Crime, Dr. Ken, and Rosewood, were all nipped as well. All of these shows made powerful strides toward inclusion in their own various ways, and they also all had something else in common: loyal, passionate fan bases that didn't want to see their shows go.
In the past few months, Pitch fans rallied behind the #KeepHerinTheGame campaign, and avid viewers of The Real O'Neals got in on a movement called #TheRealReason. The latter was met with an outpouring of tweets: fans revealed how the show had educated them and their families. LGBTQ youth expressed how much it meant to have someone they could relate to on mainstream TV. When it comes to Pitch, it wasn't just about impassioned fans. The show premiered with stellar reviews in the Fall. So, why the hell are we still losing these shows?!
Image Source: Fox
It boils down to numbers. When it comes to the cancellations of Pitch and The Real O'Neals, it's all about viewership. In January, Fox CEO and Chairman Gary Newman said the network was very happy with Pitch, but they "would've loved to see a bigger audience." Ratings from The Real O'Neals hovered around three million in season two, making it ABC's lowest-performing comedy.
Truth be told, Netflix doesn't typically share that kind of data and didn't cite it as a reason for cancellation, but it's a safe bet something similar was at play. After all, Netflix is notorious for canceling very few of its original series. The Get Down and Sense8 are among the first. It just goes to show: you can have an exceptional show with noted critical acclaim, and that still won't be enough. These networks want money.
That's the real tragedy here, and that's why it's so upsetting. Each of these three shows did something magnificent for the LGBTQ community and minorities. They were diverse and inclusive. As groups of people who are constantly erased in mainstream media, who struggle every year to get their stories on TV and in movies, shows like The Real O'Neals, The Get Down, Sense8, and Pitch really, really matter. Doesn't this kind of representation, excitement, enthusiasm, and positive feedback mean more to a network than revenue?
Image Source: Netflix
The real bullsh*t is that these underrepresented communities will always be the minority population in the United States. We're a smaller group of individuals, so even when we're all excited about something, we just can't make the same impact as a wider audience. And yet, we'll always be held to the same standard. We'll always be expected to deliver the same kinds of ratings as a show like The Big Bang Theory.
Netflix, with its generosity and openness and willingness to give niche audiences a chance, seemed like the media champion of content for marginalized individuals of our society. It never seemed like numbers mattered all that much, as long as they were making a stunning impact. But now that Sense8 and The Get Down are gone, we're not sure.
Why Do the Most Inclusive TV Shows Get Canceled?
Image Source: Netflix
This week, Netflix did the unthinkable and canceled its cult hit show Sense8. A statement from VP of Original Content Cindy Holland said, "It is everything we and the fans dreamed it would be: bold, emotional, stunning, kickass and outright unforgettable. Never has there been a more truly global show with an equally diverse and international cast and crew, which is only mirrored by the connected community of deeply passionate fans all around the world." And in this aspect, Holland would be right. Sense8 was and is arguably one of the most inclusive and diverse shows in TV history. It depicts a staggering variety of races, sexualities, and cultures.
To make matters worse, there's a sort of salt-in-the-wound effect here that has fans extra angry. The first season of the show dropped in June 2015, meaning its audience had to wait nearly two years to see how the story continues. Netflix announced the cancellation just a month after dropping the second season . . . on June 1. Which, as you may or may not know, is the first day of LGBTQ Pride Month. As one fan noted on Twitter, several of the show's narratives are currently only half-finished.
As much as we could harp on Sense8 for eight or so more paragraphs, the show isn't the only one to receive what seems to be a premature cancellation. Just last month, The Real O'Neals got the ax from ABC, thus eliminating another series with a gay main character. Furthermore, when you look over this season's other canceled shows, you realize it's not just about the LGBTQ community, it's also about shows that prominently feature people of color. Freshman series Pitch, with a black woman as the lead, didn't earn a second season. The Get Down, another Netflix darling, only got one season. Other diverse shows, like American Crime, Dr. Ken, and Rosewood, were all nipped as well. All of these shows made powerful strides toward inclusion in their own various ways, and they also all had something else in common: loyal, passionate fan bases that didn't want to see their shows go.
In the past few months, Pitch fans rallied behind the #KeepHerinTheGame campaign, and avid viewers of The Real O'Neals got in on a movement called #TheRealReason. The latter was met with an outpouring of tweets: fans revealed how the show had educated them and their families. LGBTQ youth expressed how much it meant to have someone they could relate to on mainstream TV. When it comes to Pitch, it wasn't just about impassioned fans. The show premiered with stellar reviews in the Fall. So, why the hell are we still losing these shows?!
Image Source: Fox
It boils down to numbers. When it comes to the cancellations of Pitch and The Real O'Neals, it's all about viewership. In January, Fox CEO and Chairman Gary Newman said the network was very happy with Pitch, but they "would've loved to see a bigger audience." Ratings from The Real O'Neals hovered around three million in season two, making it ABC's lowest-performing comedy.
Truth be told, Netflix doesn't typically share that kind of data and didn't cite it as a reason for cancellation, but it's a safe bet something similar was at play. After all, Netflix is notorious for canceling very few of its original series. The Get Down and Sense8 are among the first. It just goes to show: you can have an exceptional show with noted critical acclaim, and that still won't be enough. These networks want money.
That's the real tragedy here, and that's why it's so upsetting. Each of these three shows did something magnificent for the LGBTQ community and minorities. They were diverse and inclusive. As groups of people who are constantly erased in mainstream media, who struggle every year to get their stories on TV and in movies, shows like The Real O'Neals, The Get Down, Sense8, and Pitch really, really matter. Doesn't this kind of representation, excitement, enthusiasm, and positive feedback mean more to a network than revenue?
Image Source: Netflix
The real bullsh*t is that these underrepresented communities will always be the minority population in the United States. We're a smaller group of individuals, so even when we're all excited about something, we just can't make the same impact as a wider audience. And yet, we'll always be held to the same standard. We'll always be expected to deliver the same kinds of ratings as a show like The Big Bang Theory.
Netflix, with its generosity and openness and willingness to give niche audiences a chance, seemed like the media champion of content for marginalized individuals of our society. It never seemed like numbers mattered all that much, as long as they were making a stunning impact. But now that Sense8 and The Get Down are gone, we're not sure.
vendredi 2 juin 2017
Why Do the Most Inclusive TV Shows Get Canceled?
Image Source: Netflix
This week, Netflix did the unthinkable and canceled its cult hit show Sense8. A statement from VP of Original Content Cindy Holland said, "It is everything we and the fans dreamed it would be: bold, emotional, stunning, kickass and outright unforgettable. Never has there been a more truly global show with an equally diverse and international cast and crew, which is only mirrored by the connected community of deeply passionate fans all around the world." And in this aspect, Holland would be right. Sense8 was and is arguably one of the most inclusive and diverse shows in TV history. It depicts a staggering variety of races, sexualities, and cultures.
To make matters worse, there's a sort of salt-in-the-wound effect here that has fans extra angry. The first season of the show dropped in June 2015, meaning its audience had to wait nearly two years to see how the story continues. Netflix announced the cancellation just a month after dropping the second season . . . on June 1. Which, as you may or may not know, is the first day of LGBTQ Pride Month. As one fan noted on Twitter, several of the show's narratives are currently only half-finished.
As much as we could harp on Sense8 for eight or so more paragraphs, the show isn't the only one to receive what seems to be a premature cancellation. Just last month, The Real O'Neals got the ax from ABC, thus eliminating another series with a gay main character. Furthermore, when you look over this season's other canceled shows, you realize it's not just about the LGBTQ community, it's also about shows that prominently feature people of color. Freshman series Pitch, with a black woman as the lead, didn't earn a second season. The Get Down, another Netflix darling, only got one season. Other diverse shows, like American Crime, Dr. Ken, and Rosewood, were all nipped as well. All of these shows made powerful strides toward inclusion in their own various ways, and they also all had something else in common: loyal, passionate fan bases that didn't want to see their shows go.
In the past few months, Pitch fans rallied behind the #KeepHerinTheGame campaign, and avid viewers of The Real O'Neals got in on a movement called #TheRealReason. The latter was met with an outpouring of tweets: fans revealed how the show had educated them and their families. LGBTQ youth expressed how much it meant to have someone they could relate to on mainstream TV. When it comes to Pitch, it wasn't just about impassioned fans. The show premiered with stellar reviews in the Fall. So, why the hell are we still losing these shows?!
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It boils down to numbers. When it comes to the cancellations of Pitch and The Real O'Neals, it's all about viewership. In January, Fox CEO and Chairman Gary Newman said the network was very happy with Pitch, but they "would've loved to see a bigger audience." Ratings from The Real O'Neals hovered around three million in season two, making it ABC's lowest-performing comedy.
Truth be told, Netflix doesn't typically share that kind of data and didn't cite it as a reason for cancellation, but it's a safe bet something similar was at play. After all, Netflix is notorious for canceling very few of its original series. The Get Down and Sense8 are among the first. It just goes to show: you can have an exceptional show with noted critical acclaim, and that still won't be enough. These networks want money.
That's the real tragedy here, and that's why it's so upsetting. Each of these three shows did something magnificent for the LGBTQ community and minorities. They were diverse and inclusive. As groups of people who are constantly erased in mainstream media, who struggle every year to get their stories on TV and in movies, shows like The Real O'Neals, The Get Down, Sense8, and Pitch really, really matter. Doesn't this kind of representation, excitement, enthusiasm, and positive feedback mean more to a network than revenue?
Image Source: Netflix
The real bullsh*t is that these underrepresented communities will always be the minority population in the United States. We're a smaller group of individuals, so even when we're all excited about something, we just can't make the same impact as a wider audience. And yet, we'll always be held to the same standard. We'll always be expected to deliver the same kinds of ratings as a show like The Big Bang Theory.
Netflix, with its generosity and openness and willingness to give niche audiences a chance, seemed like the media champion of content for marginalized individuals of our society. It never seemed like numbers mattered all that much, as long as they were making a stunning impact. But now that Sense8 and The Get Down are gone, we're not sure.
Why Do the Most Inclusive TV Shows Get Canceled?
Image Source: Netflix
This week, Netflix did the unthinkable and canceled its cult hit show Sense8. A statement from VP of Original Content Cindy Holland said, "It is everything we and the fans dreamed it would be: bold, emotional, stunning, kickass and outright unforgettable. Never has there been a more truly global show with an equally diverse and international cast and crew, which is only mirrored by the connected community of deeply passionate fans all around the world." And in this aspect, Holland would be right. Sense8 was and is arguably one of the most inclusive and diverse shows in TV history. It depicts a staggering variety of races, sexualities, and cultures.
To make matters worse, there's a sort of salt-in-the-wound effect here that has fans extra angry. The first season of the show dropped in June 2015, meaning its audience had to wait nearly two years to see how the story continues. Netflix announced the cancellation just a month after dropping the second season . . . on June 1. Which, as you may or may not know, is the first day of LGBTQ Pride Month. As one fan noted on Twitter, several of the show's narratives are currently only half-finished.
As much as we could harp on Sense8 for eight or so more paragraphs, the show isn't the only one to receive what seems to be a premature cancellation. Just last month, The Real O'Neals got the ax from ABC, thus eliminating another series with a gay main character. Furthermore, when you look over this season's other canceled shows, you realize it's not just about the LGBTQ community, it's also about shows that prominently feature people of color. Freshman series Pitch, with a black woman as the lead, didn't earn a second season. The Get Down, another Netflix darling, only got one season. Other diverse shows, like American Crime, Dr. Ken, and Rosewood, were all nipped as well. All of these shows made powerful strides toward inclusion in their own various ways, and they also all had something else in common: loyal, passionate fan bases that didn't want to see their shows go.
In the past few months, Pitch fans rallied behind the #KeepHerinTheGame campaign, and avid viewers of The Real O'Neals got in on a movement called #TheRealReason. The latter was met with an outpouring of tweets: fans revealed how the show had educated them and their families. LGBTQ youth expressed how much it meant to have someone they could relate to on mainstream TV. When it comes to Pitch, it wasn't just about impassioned fans. The show premiered with stellar reviews in the Fall. So, why the hell are we still losing these shows?!
Image Source: Fox
It boils down to numbers. When it comes to the cancellations of Pitch and The Real O'Neals, it's all about viewership. In January, Fox CEO and Chairman Gary Newman said the network was very happy with Pitch, but they "would've loved to see a bigger audience." Ratings from The Real O'Neals hovered around three million in season two, making it ABC's lowest-performing comedy.
Truth be told, Netflix doesn't typically share that kind of data and didn't cite it as a reason for cancellation, but it's a safe bet something similar was at play. After all, Netflix is notorious for canceling very few of its original series. The Get Down and Sense8 are among the first. It just goes to show: you can have an exceptional show with noted critical acclaim, and that still won't be enough. These networks want money.
That's the real tragedy here, and that's why it's so upsetting. Each of these three shows did something magnificent for the LGBTQ community and minorities. They were diverse and inclusive. As groups of people who are constantly erased in mainstream media, who struggle every year to get their stories on TV and in movies, shows like The Real O'Neals, The Get Down, Sense8, and Pitch really, really matter. Doesn't this kind of representation, excitement, enthusiasm, and positive feedback mean more to a network than revenue?
Image Source: Netflix
The real bullsh*t is that these underrepresented communities will always be the minority population in the United States. We're a smaller group of individuals, so even when we're all excited about something, we just can't make the same impact as a wider audience. And yet, we'll always be held to the same standard. We'll always be expected to deliver the same kinds of ratings as a show like The Big Bang Theory.
Netflix, with its generosity and openness and willingness to give niche audiences a chance, seemed like the media champion of content for marginalized individuals of our society. It never seemed like numbers mattered all that much, as long as they were making a stunning impact. But now that Sense8 and The Get Down are gone, we're not sure.
lundi 2 janvier 2017
18 New Midseason TV Shows to Have on Your Radar in 2017
Now that we've reached December, the full slate of stellar Fall TV shows has been unleashed, and plenty of networks have made decisions about pick-ups and cancellations. As we head into 2017, though, there's a whole shining frontier of new shows to get excited about: midseason premieres! In the next handful of months, we're going to get all sorts of fresh titles, from the Archie-inspired Riverdale to the murderous HBO drama Little Big Lies. Keep reading to see what lies ahead.
vendredi 23 décembre 2016
18 New Midseason TV Shows to Have on Your Radar in 2017
Now that we've reached December, the full slate of stellar Fall TV shows has been unleashed, and plenty of networks have made decisions about pick-ups and cancellations. As we head into 2017, though, there's a whole shining frontier of new shows to get excited about: midseason premieres! In the next handful of months, we're going to get all sorts of fresh titles, from the Archie-inspired Riverdale to the murderous HBO drama Little Big Lies. Keep reading to see what lies ahead.
mercredi 5 avril 2017
YouTube TV Is Officially Live in 5 Cities
If you're on the fence about canceling your cable, YouTube is giving you one reason to finally do it. On Feb. 28, the company announced YouTube TV, a new streaming service that brings you plenty of your favorite cable shows for only $35 a month.
With your YouTube TV subscription, you get:
- Live TV streaming: The service will include live TV from ABC, CBS, NBC, The CW, ESPN, CSN, Fox, USA, FX, E!, Bravo, and 33 other networks.
- Localized news and weather reports: YouTube is partnering with local TV stations so that you can still find out the latest news that's relevant to you.
- A family plan: In just one subscription, six people can be added to an account, each with their own personal DVR. Three people can watch at the same time.
- Unlimited DVR storage: Record your favorite shows and never worry about running out of space! You can keep recordings of shows for up to nine months.
- Watch across several devices: Watch on your TV, phone, or tablet or cast it with Google Chromecast or a Chromecast built-in TV.
- Access to YouTube's own original content: A YouTube TV subscription lets you watch any of the original shows and movies from YouTube Red.
- An amazing price: All of this is available for $35 a month. You can also add Showtime and Fox Soccer Plus for "an additional charge."
YouTube TV is now live in NYC, LA, SF, Chicago, and Philadelphia. If you're interested in finding out when it's coming to your area, you can sign up here. Still confused about what it is? Watch a video from YouTube ahead.
mardi 23 août 2016
Your Ultimate Guide to Fall's New TV Shows!
Amid the bloodbath of series cancellations, there is a silver lining: new shows are coming to primetime! ABC was the first network to release short teasers for several new shows (followed by longer trailers), and NBC, Fox, CBS, and The CW have followed suit. We finally have looks at some of the long-gestating pilots we've been hearing about. Check out NBC, ABC, Fox, and CBS's new shows, and find out what's getting renewed and what's been canceled.
samedi 14 janvier 2017
#TGIAnytime: Family Viewing Has Come Full Circle
I'm not one to brag, but I had a pretty good childhood. We didn't have a lot of money, so it had nothing to do with toys, games, the newest clothes, or other tangible things.
Sundays were always my favorite day. Every once in awhile, we could convince my dad to let us wheel the TV from their bedroom into the kitchen and watch something together during dinner. Whether we flipped over to watch 60 Minutes on CBS or The Wonderful World of Disney on ABC, it didn't matter. We all loved our fancy TV dinners. (I know, I know. That's not what is meant by "TV dinner." I was much older before I realized what they really were!)
I don't know how, but over the years, we found time to watch so many quality shows together. Maybe it's because when we had time to sit down and watch TV, we flipped between the three available channels and picked something. Yes, three channels.
Back then, shows were only on during prime time. The later part of prime time was bedtime, and before prime time was the news. The rest of the day included nothing but game shows (yay) and soap operas (bleh).
Fast-forward a (cough) few years. Now that I have a family of my own, we make time to watch TV together. In addition to regular game nights, family viewing is a wonderful way to bond and create opportunities for dialogue. Just as I did when I was their age, it isn't uncommon for the kids to ask if we can watch TV while eating dinner. Unlike my childhood, we have more choices than simply three channels to choose from. In actuality, with Netflix, we are able to select a show of our choosing and stream it when we're ready.
And the choices are endless. We can watch a documentary or a sitcom. A drama or an action show. Something real or something imagined. Something conservative or something cutting edge. The one consistent is we select shows that will appeal to the entire family and create a conversation that will extend beyond the screen.
I just learned recently that Netflix has started filming reboots of some of my favorite shows that I grew up with but were only shown during certain nights of the week. One of them being Norman Lear's show, One Day at a Time. What I found interesting is the show is utilizing the same script but with a new family, and the issues they experienced then are still relevant . . . and they make for great viewing. But the beauty of all of these remakes is we can watch them anytime - not just during family dinner time anymore.
Our meals, TV, and schedules are far different than when I was a kid, but our family viewing habits, including shows, have come full circle. With new Netflix reboots, such as Fuller House and Gilmore Girls, we are able to enjoy the classics on our own schedule. Or as we're calling it, #TGIAnytime with Netflix.
I couldn't be happier because it reminds me of my wonderful childhood and gives me hope that my kids will look back as fondly as I have.
This content was created and paid for by Netflix. It was originally featured on SAHM Reviews and written by Nicole Brady for Netflix.
mercredi 12 décembre 2018
Expect to See These Netflix Shows Dominate Award Season
With the recent Golden Globe nominations, award season has officially kicked off. And while you may immediately think of movies when you hear "award season," TV is just as involved. TV series are celebrated at the Golden Globe Awards, the Critics' Choice Film + TV Awards, the British Academy of Film and Television Awards (aka the BAFTAs), and various Guild-specific shows.
There are so many platforms to watch TV shows on that it can be hard to keep up with all the different critically acclaimed shows. After all, there's no shortage of amazing, creative shows to watch, but not all of them are accessible on all platforms. Serious contenders like The Handmaid's Tale, Westworld, and This Is Us, for instance, are not available on Netflix; in fact, most shows that belong to premium cable channels such as Starz and HBO don't make deals with streaming platforms at all since they often have their own exclusive streaming options.
But there's still good news: if you have Netflix, you can catch up on several of the shows with serious awards buzz. From spy dramas to horror series and more, check out five of the most talked-about series you can catch on Netflix.
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