Using Soap Operas To Save The Planet
What if you could weave in messages of sustainability, gender equality, or issues regarding HIV and AIDS to evoke social change into a soap opera?
That's the idea behind the Population Media Center's “entertainment education” serial dramas for audiences in developing areas of the world. In a new article for Mother Nature Network, Michael d'Estries takes a look at the nonprofit which airs soap operas on both radio and television to teach listeners and viewers important lessons relating to everything from family planning to reproductive health to environmental stewardship.
GLEE: New Directions get 'Simpsons-ized"
GLEE characters Rachel (Lea Michele), Finn (Cory Monteith), and Mercedes (Amber Riley) will be featured on the season premiere of THE SIMPSONS, airing Sunday, September 26.
Apple TV Redesigned, Now a Tiny Black Box with HDMI
The new Apple TV is a small black box that features an HDMI port, OpticalAudio, ethernet, and no power brick. You’ll get first-run HD Movie rentals for only $4.99, and now HD TV shows are only $.99 (you can rent Fox and ABC shows). And, as you might expect, all of the content will continue to get cheaper as time passes. There is no syncing involved, just streaming. And best of all? It will only cost you $99. You can pre-order it right now if you want, and it will be available in about four weeks.
Messed Up Thinking #1: All-Or-Nothing
Pay attention soap characters - Damon L. Jacobs writes: "IF you are willing to feel better, you must be willing to challenge and alter some long held thoughts and beliefs. It's that simple. Meds, yoga, nutrition, exercise, even analysis, can all offer some relief from suffering. But if you truly want to make long-term improvements in your overall mood, changing your thinking will be crucial."
Gunman at Discovery Maryland Headquarters Shot
Montgomery County police officials have confirmed that the gunman who had entered the Discovery Communications headquarters in Silver Spring, MD Wednesday had been shot. His condition is unknown and the three hostages are safe.
Former SAG negotiator Ken Orsatti dies
He oversaw about 20 major contracts as national exec. director.
Matt Ashford joins the production team of THE BAY
"Along with Mary Beth, Tristan, Martha, Charley, Gregori, and all of his producing team, I hope to contribute to this series from behind the scenes as well as in front of the camera."
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