TV Assignment- December.16,2010

TV Assignment
Holy Middle Living

     Holy Middle Living is the comedy sitcom show that brings good and bad together to hate each other in the middle. Holy Middle living involves God and Saitan in disguise as normal beings on Earth living a normal life like all man-kind. Except, the world is soon to be at an end. Which means there is a deal to make. God and Saitan go to Earth not to just see their fellow man-kind children. They're determining whether or not to save Earth or to leave it fall to pieces.

     The main concept for the sitcom is for God and Saitan to find a way to work togeather in observing the daily lives of man kind. Due to man kind wrecking planet Earth. God and Saitan has to decide if it is time to begin a new species of such or to keep their intelligent beings to live forever with no risks and ending of their world by going on Earth to observe man kinds success.

     They both live in a place called Middleson City. A place where it has the highest crime reports every year. God lives on the peaceful bright side of the city. Knowing all the neighbourhood residents and being a close friend to most people in the city. You would see God donating to any charity he knew. He has a wife named Cybele, a daughter named Brigit, and a son named Demeter.

     Saitan is the most popular guy in the one half of town where crime happens 24/7. Drug deals, breaking and entering, you name it. The gloomy, unsafe side of the city. He is referred to as the “God” of the gloomy side of Middleson city. Saitan has a wife whose name is Medusa, his daughters name is Luna, and his son's name is Odin.

      Each live a normal life. Upholding shelter, wants, and needs for their families. Except, without their full amount of power. God is a peaceful, loyal, and respectful man who obeys the laws no matter the cause. He works for the Middleson police. Unlike Saitan, who is a very disrespectful, arrogant, self centred man who loves to be rebellious. Who works as a criminal.

     Cybele is God's wife. She is a kind, giving, loving elementary teacher. Brigit is God's sixteen year old daughter. At the Middleson Highschool where Brigit attends for her education. Her age is 17. She is the president of the student council, environmental club, and cheer leading club. She joins many teams such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, and such. Last, would be God's son—Demeter. Demeter is not the most easy guy to get along with. Having being known as the immature, self-centred, cruel—at only the age of 16—man that he is. He isn't the most popular with the loyal people around his area. He doesn't do good in school; with grades consisting from either just passing to failing by a lot.

     Medusa is Saitan's wife. Medusa is not the kind person you want to be around when you're in a good mood. She will suck the life out of anyone she sets her eyes on--literally. Luna is Saitan's eldest child. She is eighteen years old and she does not approve of going to school to get an education. She skips classes, she has terrible grades and she is the ruler of her own world. Yet, she is her mother and father's favourite child. Odin on the other hand is the failure compared to his sister. He is seventeen years old. Odin is a well-behaved, straight-A student with the most generous heart. He tries out for extra-curricular activities in and out of school.
    
     Some situations both God and Saitan would get into would be common and known simple problems. Most would consist of Saitan getting in trouble all the time and God needing to get Saitan out of his mess ups—without breaking the rules. A possible episode would be—God is having a busy day at work. Unfortunately, he gets a call on his cellphone from his ring--“Jesus Take the Wheel” by artist Carrie Underwood—and it appears that he has man-kind secret business to attend to. Except, he needs to find a way to attend to his man-kind ruling Earth secret business. Which same happens with Saitan at the same time since both need to attend the 'meeting'. But, Saitan's ring tone song when he gets a phone call would come up to “Highway to Hell” by the AC/DC band.

     The target audience that we are trying to attract is of the ages fifteen and up. Due to the variety of people who watch sitcom comedy's most times. This range of age group is also a group where they talk about what is on television and are interested in what their friends are watching now a days. We are targeting both girls and boys.
     As said before; Holy Middle Living is the comedy sitcom show that brings good and bad together to hate each other in the middle. This show has it's own taste of comedy with a dose of drama—which teenagers are going to love to watch.
 
Cast for the show would be:

Ashton Kutcher as God.


Channing Tatum as Saitan.


Kelly Preston as Medusa.


Miley Cyrus as Luna.


Cody Linley as Odin.

Reese Witherspoon as Cybele.

Dianna Agron as Brigit.

 
Taylor Lautner as Demeter.

10 Qu's For Quiz.

1. What's the Cakewalk? Did white people like this?   
      - The Cakewalk is a dance move that Africans made to make fun of white wealthy people. White people began to watch, copy and love it.

2. Who is Scott Joplin? What did he do?
       - Scott Joplin is a famouse performer and he wrote songs with white people. His music sold in the millions and he created the Ragtime type of music.

3. In what year was their a dance craze? Was their a famous dance? What was it called?
         - In 1920's there was a dance craze. There was a famous dance in the dance craze of 1920's. The  famous dance was called "The Black Bottom".

4. Who made the guitar "talk"? How?
         -Charley Patton was the person who made the twangy guitar make a "talking sound. He did this by "bending" the notes.

5. What three types of music created rock and roll? When did rock and roll begin?
              - Three types of music that created the "rock and roll" music is country, rhythm and blues, and gospel. The rock and roll music began in the 1800's.

6. What singer had confused teens parents with his style of singing? What was his first song? Which record company had first 'found' him and recorded his music?
              -Elvis was the boy. His first song is "That's Alright Mamma". Sun Records were the first to record Elvis' music.

7. In the '60's cool kids were listening to what? Why?
           - Cool kids were listening to folk music. Reason for this is because the folk music was "real" not cheesy--like most of the music was. It was deep, real, honest rock and that's what the cool kids liked about it.

8. Where does disco music come from? Did the disco music last a long time? Name the sound that was commonly used in disco music.
               -Disco came from Philidelphia. Disco hadn't lasted a long time--once it became popular companie's had taken advantage of the disco music. Which from there on it became annoying and cheesy. The sound that was commonly used in disco music was "The Philly Sound".

9. What does designed band mean? Give an example for your explaination.
             - A designed band is a band that is made up on purpose. Back then a designed band was where the record companies had found a group of people to go in a band, play the records music, and be put in certain styles. The people performing--the signers--are simply just the performers.

10. What black female singer is the Lady Gaga of the 1920's? How are they similar?
              -Bessie Smith is the Lady Gaga of the 1920's. She showed agressive sexuality, powerful stage presence, and just an all about strong female image. With both the girls have in common.

Nov/23/10--TV Question's

TV Unit Beginning Qu's.

1. I like Glee, Nakita, and Modern Family

2. Glee- Singing, brings different types of "stereotypical" teens and incorperates them in some life situations.
    Nakita- action
    Modern Family- Funny, incorperates diff. types of daily life people into one household(TV).

3. Robot Chicken, General Hospital, Truck U

4. Robot Chicken- Just...no........it's just dumb.
    General Hospital- Daily situations exaggerated.
    Truck U- Boring. Not of my interest.

5. Weekday-2 hrs. Weekend- 4 hrs or less.

-6. -----------------------------------

7. Like them because they show realistic situations, they don't do too much exaggeration for the show situations, and they are at moments funny.

60's and 70's Music Artist Profiles

AC/DC



The information below is facts about the band ACDC. It will be about their personal information and group information. There is 10 facts. Enjoy.

-Austrailia they are known as "Acca Dacca".


-AC/DC are initials for "alternating current/direct current" which is to do with energy. They chose this name due to the sound of how it described their "raw energy".

-AC/DC's name began by Malcolm and Angus Young's sister Margaret Young had told them about where she had found the initials--which are from a sewing machine.

-They're an Austrailian rock band who had formed in the year of 1973.

-Original lead singer--Bon Scott--died from overdose of alcohol consumtion. From there the rest of the band hadn't felt the urge to move on with their music. Except, Scott's parents had convinced them to move on and to hire a new lead singer--which would soon be Brian Johnson. Once the year had passed; their new album "Back in Black" had been released (which was/is their highest selling album).

-Original band drummer--Phil Rudd--was fired in 1983 and replaced by drummer Simon Wright.

-They have been nominated for a Grammy five times.
 
-Their song--"Back in Black"--is a tribute song to their friend Bon Scott (Singer who passed away.)
 
-It's said that the original group of AC/DC band mates are from Austrailia. But, they aren't. They're from Scotland. Later on, they had MOVED to Austrailia.
 
-"Money Talks", "Back in Black", and "You Shook Me All Night Long" are 3 hit Billboard Top 40 songs.
 



70's- Rap

The information below is facts about the artist Dr. Dre. It will be about his personal information. There is 10 facts. Enjoy.

1. He is a American record producer, rapper, record executive, and actor.


2. His real name is Andre Romelle Young be was born February 18 in the year 1965.


3. Parents divorced. Mother later on married Curtis Crayon.

4. His parents had Andre at the young ages of 16 and 17.

5. Fir his freshman year he had gone to Centennial High School in Compton.

7. He co-founds the N.W.A (is a gangsta rap group).

8. Was a DJ in his teen years.

9. Dr. Dre was with Ruthless records which then they worked together. He got ripped of money wise and he left.

10. His mother and step-father had split. So he was raised by a single mother.

50's Music Artist Profile Assignment

Muddy Waters



The information below is facts about the artist Muddy Waters. It will be about both his personal and career information. There are ten facts of Muddy Waters. Enjoy.

-Known as "father of blues".

-Muddy Waters birth name was/is McKinley Morganfield. He was born April 4, 1913 in Issaquena Country, Mississippi. Died at age 70 on April 30, 1983 in Westmont, Illinois.

- Was known for being born in Rolling Fork, Mississippi. But, was actually born in Issaquena County, Mississippi. Research from documentation, marriage licence, and musicians' union card are all proof of such.

-After birth his mother had passed away, from then on he was raised by his Grandmother. When he was a child he loved playing in mud and ponds. That's how his nickname began. His nickname was just "Muddy" but he had turned it to "Muddy Waters".

-Got married to Mabel Berry. Got divorced from Berry, due to having a child with another woman--Leola Spain (later on her last name changed to her maiden name "Brown").

-Won 6 Grammy Awards.

-4 Songs of his made the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

-5 Blues Music Awards

-Began playing harmonica at seven and began guitar a seventeen.

-Weekends and house parties were where Muddy played music.

Oct. 21, 2010

< The "The Greening of Canadian Business" advertisement (Apart from the glare from the cam...)


3. Identify 5 reasons why it is a good ad. Try to explain each reason a bit.

- Colours (stands out/grabs attention and colours make 'sence' to use -colour green= environment

-Main image (shows the message that is needed to be shown- Environment and business workers/companys)
- Gives info to what the main message is. (Talks about how now-a-days being environmentally safe is a key importance in everyday living and working)
- Slogan and info make sence. ("The Greening of Canadian Business" fits topic and image)
- Targets a certain audience it wants to attract. (Talks and shows only business and how more companys are changing to be environmentally friendly.- Business man working while sitting on grass)
4. Identify who the Target Audience for this ad is. Try to explain your reasons. How do you know who the ad is for?
- Target audience= Business workers. -- Talks where companie's have and should maintaine(d) a environmentally safe working environment.
I know who the ad is for by simply looking at the image and seeing a man in a suit with a tie on, typing on his computer surrounded by healthy green grass.
To me, that image is pretty clear for what their message is trying to show.
[ Which the 'deeper' meaning is to be cautious of our environment and not take it forgranted. We need to care for our Earth in order for us to have a healthy environment to live on. It can't just clean itself up. Which shows that large companie's such as "Apple" can convince people to go green.]
5. Explain the kinds of manipulation that are at work in the ad. ie like we discussed yesterday
- Has an impact on viewer.-To be aware of our environment and to go green.

Advertisement #1

Questions and Answers:



Advertisement of : ____'got milk?'_____
What about the ad grabs your attention?
The milk splashing out of the glass grabs my attention.
What demographic does the ad target?
The ad targets teen/young adults ages 12-25.
Does the ad contain ONLY the product it is selling? (If no, what else is in the ad?)
Yes, this ad shows ONLY the one product.
Is the ad 'selling' more than just its product? How so
No, this ad is ONLY selling one product.


 
Advertisement of : ______Maybelline (Falsies Volum' Express)________
What about the ad grabs your attention?
Bold block and 'night' colours.
What demographic does the ad target?
Attracts teen/young adult girls ages 16-20.
Does the ad contain ONLY the product it is selling? (If no, what else is in the ad?)
Contains ONLY one product.
Is the ad 'selling' more than just its product? How so?
The ad is ONLY selling the ONE product.



Advertisement of : _____Radience_______
What about the ad grabs your attention?
Celeb Brittany Spears'dress grabs my attention.
What demographic does the ad target?
The demographic for this ad targets ages 16-20, teen/young adult girls.
Does the ad contain ONLY the product it is selling? (If no, what else is in the ad?)
Yes, contains ONLY the  product shown.
Is the ad 'selling' more than just its product? How so?
Yes, it is 'selling' you both the ragrence and the part of it being custom 'made' by Brittany Spears.


Advertisement of : ____Neutrogena_______
What about the ad grabs your attention?
The products colour stood out to my attention.
What demographic does the ad target?
Both genders from ages 16-20 is the demographic this ad is targeting.
Does the ad contain ONLY the product it is selling? (If no, what else is in the ad?)
Yes, it contains only one product shown.
Is the ad 'selling' more than just its product? How so?
Selling more than one. By saying if you use Neutrogna then you will like this product.



Advertisement of : _____Daisy (Mark Jacobs)_______
What about the ad grabs your attention?
The girl holding the fragrence grabs my attention.
What demographic does the ad target?
Targets ages 16-25 for their demographic.
Does the ad contain ONLY the product it is selling? (If no, what else is in the ad?)
Yes, contains only one product.
 Is the ad 'selling' more than just its product? How so?
No, basically saying if you like this product; you'll like Marc Jacobs other products.

Tabloid Story Two

GDCI HEALTH



     'Bash-It!' school program is doing a huge re-decoration for Goderich.D.C.I's cafeteria! This is their
first event they're doing. 'Bash-It!' is an organization that gathers money from all places around the area of where they'r next project is. 'Bash-It!' sets schools all-round school health life. The organization provides healthy food choices all around your surrounding environment, physical activities for everyday living, and ways to deal with certain emergency situations.
     They are also throwing in a free redecoration and addition for GDCI's cafeteria. Due to students and teachers complaints on how small the school's cafeteria is. Their budget for the huge project is $3,000; all will be done in one whole year! "We know it's going to be a tight squeeze with school running and budget wise. Other than that, we--the staff--have had multiple meetings with the staff and involved parents on how we and the organization decide on all the rules and schedule's." Mr. Mathews (vice-principle) says to the source.

Tabloid Story One

MYSTERY TEACHER REVEALED

  

     No more hiding for this "teacher". Since October 3, 2010 in Goderich, Ontario; Mr. Alexander--a teacher at Goderich District Collegiate Institute--confesses that he has been stealing money from schools for his own need of financial support.
     There's no stopping Mr. Alexander at his 'special talents'. From flat out hacking and stealing, right to spitting out the truth. It has seemed it was the lowest that he could possibly think of. The "lowest of the low", Mr. Alexander says to our sources. Two years, two-thousand-fourty-nine dollars he owes each school he has stolen from, along with a couple extra given duties, we heard from Mr. Alexanders lawyer.
    Will Mr. Alexander keep his promise? Or will he settle then turn back to his 'special talents'?

Pics for Tab. Articles.

 

Article

T. Cancer Society Success 



September 16th, 2010 the Teen Cancer Society (T.C.S) has joined together at GDCI to raise money for cancer patients. They had raised twenty-two thousand dollars by volunteers donating money to the cause. Their upcoming concert has also began raising money for cancer has soon yet to reach a total amount of five thousand dollars.

"I hadn't know it would be such a success. Since we're just young adults." Kathlienna O'Brien had said relieved of how the long, tiring, and successful day had went. The town of Goderich was proud of the young adults to make such a huge event to be successful.


Their upcoming concert is on October 13th, 2010--in Goderich--held at the high school (GDCI). Tickets are eighty-three dollars and thirty-three cents. The town of Goderich is happy to have these wonderful young adults stand up against something they believe in. In which they'd love for other company's and community people to help with the T.C.S foundation. 

Questions 3:

1.  Who would likely read this article? (What age? What type of person?)  Why do you think this?

- Teenagers 14-18. business tech person. It has to do with websites and popular sites. 

2.  How does the author establish his or her credibility on the topic (e.g.  through the use of statistics or data?  quotations from experts? etc..) ?

- Name attracts young ages.

3.  What is author's purpose for writing the article?
- To inform others about the latest facts on what's happening for the future possibly.

4.  In your opinion, how effective is the article?  Explain.
-It's effective- covers importance of article facts.

5.  How does the author catch the reader's attention?

- Using common words such as "the tube". As in "youtube".

6.  How do any pictures, tables, or graphs add to the article.
-The picture (I think) is of a person from Youtube looking out of a T.V. 

Sept/13/10

Questions:

Why would William Randolph Hearst fear his life was the inspiration for Charles Foster Kane?  

-You own a newspaper, you can manipulate the whole community.

What examples can you give, from the film, that show this?

-Kane owns newspaper= say why they should only vote for him. Election comes, doesn't win cause truth leaks out.

Are there examples of Yellow Journalism in this film?  What are they?

-Yes. In the beginning they were trying to find facts for the story, so they end up making up lies.

Give an example of a news story that was sensationalized by Kane's paper in order to attract more readers.

- Articles on where his blonde haired wife was a "talented" opera singer when really the audiences didn't like her. (?)

What is a Bully?  What is a pulpit?  What do you think the term 'Bully-Pulpit' means?

-Bully: Beats people up for their own good. 

-Pulpit: Twisting facts and lies around to manipulate groups of people.

-"Bully-Pulpit": someone who is telling the community what to do but also telling you slight bit of the other options you have to choose. 

Does media sometimes go too far?  Are there examples of this in the film?  

-Yes. Yes, in the scene of when Kane's personal life begins to collide with his own newspaper. 

Can you think of any other instances when the media has gone too far?  

- No I can not think of any other instances when the media has gone too far.

Consider the following quote, 

"Four hostile newspapers are to be feared more than a thousand bayonets."

                                                                                 - Napoleon Bonaparte

What is meant by this quote?
- This means that newspapers aren't always true and when read and believed; it can turn into an unpleasant situation. 

Just For Fun xD

News Article: Sept.17/10

Media Hitting the Curb

September 20th, 2010 in Las Angeles, celebrity breaks down and sues stalking photographer for interfering personal life by trespassing.
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Brainstorm: media-too much, celebs- personal life= too far

The Event: Break down of celeb Jessica Alba.

Who?: Girl celeb with daughter, photographer.

What?: Curt stalking Alba and daughter

Where?: Las Angeles

When?: September 20, 2010

How?: Curt following Alba by hiding behind anything near the celeb.

Why?: Was told to by boss.

Names: Jessica Alba(Celeb) with Honor Marie(daughter), Curt Snaze(Photographer)

Details: Alba suing for trespassing.

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     Frazzled and baffled by the stalking of photographer, Curt Snaze; Jessica Alba, who recently starred in the comedy/drama packed movie, "It's Not What it Looks Like"--has sued Snaze for trespassing; on September 20th, 2010. Court will be held in Las Angeles, date is soon to be announced due to undetermined court dates.

     “I kept on noticing the photographer everywhere. I noticed he began stalking me while I was taking a week off to be with my daughter, Honor Marie, in Las Angeles. I was patient at first—understanding that it is only their job to do so. Except, yesterday it had went to far when he attempted to break in. It was the worst thing that has happened to me ever out of the media situations I've been through. They're pushing their limits—it needs to end, soon hopefully.” Alba spoke with a calm yet serious tone. Media has went to far over the past couple of years. The increasing percentage of celebrity/media conflicts end up in courts to resolve to an end on a normal basis now-a-days. “I was just doing my job. It shouldn't be me getting sued. It should be my boss getting sued.” Snaze tells us with concern. 

     Celebrities are just like any other normal person. It's just that their career is for some reason, more attractive than others. Do you believe media has been hitting the curb these past few years; or perhaps not? 

^ Awwe! Look at her. She's so happy! :) ^


^ I advise to you that you shouldn't hang out with this person. I don't know why
he seems polite. :D

Questions: Newspaper (Sept/9/10)

1. What makes a newspaper different from other printed media?

Newspapers usually consist of news around you're home area.

2. What role did the Industrial Revolution play in expanding the readership of newspapers?
The role the Industrial Revolution holds is by making the newspaper more interesting and important; by creating their own untrue stories just to increase their reader status.


3. What kind of relationship did Pullitzer and Hearst have with each other? Why?
Both owned newspapers and wrote articles in their papers. Which consisted of lies, that began a huge conflict with not only themselves but their community. 

4. What is meant by 'Yellow Journalism?'
"Yellow Journalism" is when the journalist has made up the stories that are being printed in the newspaper.


5. When was the Spanish-American war? Who was involved?
The Spanish-American war was held in the year of 1898. Some places that were involved are: Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico(to United States). Cuba was seperate. The USA presidant had became involved by making war due to the amount of problems.


5. Including at least one picture, cartoon, or news story in your answer, explain how yellow journalism help initiate the Spanish-American war.

6. What is meant by the term 'Sensationalism' ?
'Sensationalism' means when a community bursts into arguement about a certain event.


7. Would you mind telling a small lie if it meant making a sale or a bit of extra money for yourself?
No, I would not creat a small lie because the lie could turn into something much bigger.

My favorite song by Glee.

New Moon Song

Yeah, I like Glee. =D