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Five Cinematography Techniques That Give Prestige TV a Cinematic Look

Five Cinematography Techniques That Give Prestige TV a Cinematic Look

Discover the key cinematography techniques that give modern television shows that premium, movie-like quality, from color grading to camera movement.
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The Invisible Continuity Work Behind Complex TV Premieres

The Invisible Continuity Work Behind Complex TV Premieres

Ever wonder how your favorite complex new TV show feels so seamless? A look at the unseen but vital role of the continuity supervisor.
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How an Opening-Credits Sequence Can Define a New TV Series

How an Opening-Credits Sequence Can Define a New TV Series

In the age of the 'Skip Intro' button, a show's opening credits are a bigger gamble than ever—and a more crucial tool for defining its identity.
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How Pilot Directors Help Establish a New TV Series’ Identity

How Pilot Directors Help Establish a New TV Series’ Identity

Discover the overlooked but crucial role that is often the 'secret weapon' behind the most successful and memorable new television shows each fall.
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How Auteur Filmmakers Change the Look of a Series Premiere

How Auteur Filmmakers Change the Look of a Series Premiere

Explore how hiring acclaimed film directors for a TV premiere sets the visual and tonal blueprint for an entire series, transforming television.
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Judge Judy unfiltered – Inside her world of TV fame, family and her next chapter

Judge Judy unfiltered – Inside her world of TV fame, family and her next chapter

Judy Sheindlin, aka Judge Judy, takes USA TODAY inside her home to discuss her CBS anniversary special, her son Adam Levy's new show and life today.
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How Showrunners Use Cold Opens to Hook Viewers in a TV Premiere

How Showrunners Use Cold Opens to Hook Viewers in a TV Premiere

Explore the art and science behind the TV cold open, the critical first minutes showrunners use to hook audiences during competitive fall premieres.
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Why Video-Game Adaptations Face a Unique Premiere-Episode Challenge

Why Video-Game Adaptations Face a Unique Premiere-Episode Challenge

Video game adaptations are booming, but their first episodes face a unique set of challenges that can make or break the entire series.
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Why September Is a Busy Launch Month for Prime Video

Why September Is a Busy Launch Month for Prime Video

Discover the calculated business strategy behind why Prime Video saves some of its biggest global releases for the month of September.
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How Comic-Book Series Balance Fan Service With a New-TV Launch

How Comic-Book Series Balance Fan Service With a New-TV Launch

Explore the high-stakes balancing act TV showrunners face when adapting beloved comics, juggling the expectations of die-hard fans with the need to attract a brand new audience.
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Son Ye-jin's Youthful Appearance in Netflix's 'The Scandal' Achieved Through CGI

Son Ye-jin's Youthful Appearance in Netflix's 'The Scandal' Achieved Through CGI

Son Ye-jin's Youthful Appearance in Netflix's 'The Scandal' Achieved Through CGI
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Garden Studios Expands Virtual Production Stage with Brompton Technology for Driving Shots

Garden Studios Expands Virtual Production Stage with Brompton Technology for Driving Shots

Garden Studios Expands Virtual Production Stage with Brompton Technology for Driving Shots