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Broadcasting Hollywood: The Struggle over Feature Films on Early TV by Jennifer Porst (review).

  • Published In: JCMS: Journal of Cinema & Media Studies, 2023, v. 62, n. 4. P. 218 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Newman, Michael Z. 3 of 3

Abstract

The main focus of the text is the historical struggle between Hollywood and television regarding the broadcasting of feature films in the late 1940s and early 1950s. The book details how major studios initially resisted airing their films on TV due to fears of competition and revenue loss, but eventually negotiated terms that allowed for this shift. Key players in this conflict included the American Federation of Musicians (AFM), which sought compensation for musicians when films were broadcast, and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which enforced antitrust regulations that influenced Hollywood's practices. The resolution of legal challenges and labor negotiations ultimately led to the integration of Hollywood films into television programming, marking a significant moment in media convergence. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:JCMS: Journal of Cinema & Media Studies. 2023/07, Vol. 62, Issue 4, p218
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2578-4900
  • DOI:10.1353/cj.2023.a904641
  • Accession Number:174430875
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