The Neo-Network Era
Some historical factors that contributed to the neo-network era are: synergy, fairness doctrine, and globalization. These contributions lead to shows connecting more with the audience, the creation of fandoms and their impact and the different narratives produced. The audience are key when it comes to the post network era. Shows like American Idol have given the audience power. The show lets audience vote for their favorite contestant. The structure of the show illustrates a democracy, this makes the audience feel like they have a say in the show. “Audience participation is a way of getting more viewers deeply invested, shoring up their loyalty and its sponsors” (Jenkins 70). Basically the post network is highly concerned about getting a ton
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Fandoms are very important when it comes to the post network era. The people in the fandoms are the most loyal fans that a TV show can ever ask for. It is a notion of community and commitment because these people can connect physically and emotionally. In Trekkies it showed the trekkies fandom and how passionate and dedicated they were to the show. Many fans would spend thousands of dollars to go to the conventions to meet other fans, the actors and creators. Society see’s fandoms as freedom of expression and eventually as a normal thing because fangirls and boys are seen to be “crazy”. An example of a fandom is the Trekkies, they are loyal, which results the show Star Trek in high rating and more money. The fans feel like they are a part of the show, by going to conventions and writing fan fiction. “Fan writers seek to satisfy these demands through their own Star Trek fiction, to write the kind of stories that they and other fan desires to read” (Jenkins 50). Through fan fiction fans gain some power and sometimes the show fulfills their fantasies. The fandom is a way distraction from reality and a way to dive into fantasy. After a show many fans go to website or their blogs to critique or analyze the show and share their thought with other fans. As a result, the fandom is another key element when it comes to post network TV shows, which allows the creators of a show create a community that results in more rating, loyal fans, and more successful
Fandoms are very important when it comes to the post network era. The people in the fandoms are the most loyal fans that a TV show can ever ask for. It is a notion of community and commitment because these people can connect physically and emotionally. In Trekkies it showed the trekkies fandom and how passionate and dedicated they were to the show. Many fans would spend thousands of dollars to go to the conventions to meet other fans, the actors and creators. Society see’s fandoms as freedom of expression and eventually as a normal thing because fangirls and boys are seen to be “crazy”. An example of a fandom is the Trekkies, they are loyal, which results the show Star Trek in high rating and more money. The fans feel like they are a part of the show, by going to conventions and writing fan fiction. “Fan writers seek to satisfy these demands through their own Star Trek fiction, to write the kind of stories that they and other fan desires to read” (Jenkins 50). Through fan fiction fans gain some power and sometimes the show fulfills their fantasies. The fandom is a way distraction from reality and a way to dive into fantasy. After a show many fans go to website or their blogs to critique or analyze the show and share their thought with other fans. As a result, the fandom is another key element when it comes to post network TV shows, which allows the creators of a show create a community that results in more rating, loyal fans, and more successful