Making shapes on a gameshow
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"Hole in the Wall" is a television program developed and broadcast by Japan-based Fuji, which is based on the 1990s computer game Tetris. Players form their bodies into various shapes in order to fit through oddly shaped "holes in a wall". The format of the show, as well as its potential success in the UK, are discussed.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2007
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Freakshows of the trivial
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'Back to Reality' a reality gameshow did not do as well as was expected. One reason behind this outcome is that the contestant's every action and reaction is contrived and hence the human drama that is created is rendered to be meaningless.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2004
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Telly needs to titillate
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The reality show Big Brother is being labeled eseedy and cynicalE which is not right. Just like we eat junk food knowing well that it is not nutritious, so is the case with TV; everyone can do with some light entertainment once in a while.
Publication Name: Broadcast
Subject: Mass communications
ISSN: 0040-2788
Year: 2004
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