The Media Equation: Hollywood Techniques at Play in Politics
A documentary-style film relentlessly attacking Mitt Romney has unnerved some in Hollywood with its attention to form.
Mary Raftery, 54, Dies; Documented Child Abuse in Ireland
Ms. Raftery’s documentary “States of Fear” detailed a Dickensian network of reformatories and residential schools for poor, neglected and abandoned children.
Media Decoder Blog: Showtime Plans Cheney Documentary, as Producers Reach Out to Wyoming
Ads started running in The Casper Star-Tribune asking for photographs and video of the former Vice President Dick Cheney last month; Showtime announced the project on Thursday.
Media Decoder Blog: The Breakfast Meeting: Suze Orman’s Debit Card and a New CBS Morning Show
Also, big changes at all three evening newscasts, new Oscar documentary rules, a thaw between Keith Olbermann and Current TV and behind of the scenes of a Hollywood struggle.
Media Decoder Blog: Al Jazeera English Among Winners of DuPont Broadcast Awards
The international news network Al Jazeera won a DuPont Award, presented by Columbia University, for a report on the pace of recovery in Haiti. CBS, NBC, HBO and The New York Times were also cited.
Now in Top Tier, History Channel Struggles to Stay There
The History channel’s main attraction is reality television, and its success also attests to the success of documentary-style dramas and competitions featuring average people.
Media Decoder Blog: Current Cuts Staff of ‘Vanguard’ Documentary Series
Current TV dismissed most of the staff of its critically acclaimed documentary unit "Vanguard" last week, and will rely on freelancers to produce "Vanguard" documentaries in the future.
Media Decoder Blog: Arrests and Attacks on Women Covering Protests in Cairo
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Media Decoder Blog: Documentary Short List for Oscars Released
Fifteen films were named, from which the nominees and winner will be chosen, with some favorites and, as always, some snubs.
CNN Documentary Sets Off Debate on Diversity in Silicon Valley
An advance screening of “The New Promised Land: Silicon Valley” has spurred activity on blogs and social networks even before the documentary’s premiere on Sunday night.
Media Decoder Blog: Conrad Murray to Be Interviewed on the ‘Today’ Show
NBC's morning program will show exclusive interviews on Thursday and Friday with Dr. Conrad Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson. The interviews came as part of the licensing deal for a documentary.
A Filmmaker Wants to Help Others Use Product Placement
A program led by Morgan Spurlock and others will help documentary filmmakers find the money to market and distribute their movies.
