Reality Television

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A new form of program on television has a big success opportunity. In an era mushroomed by reality television, cameras define the victory for a television channel. Some examples of instant success-giving reality shows are: Nine Spanish go across the country in bus, Ten Polish live locked up in Warsaw, and some Germans who are on a diet. All these activities take place under the watchful eyes of the cameras. These activities became the programs of people who work together but where only one of them ends up winning. In TV jargon, there seems to be no ambiguity: reality is this miraculous ingredient thanks to which flighty viewers stay finally stranded in front of screen. Lock, watch, reward: the same method wins everywhere. Reality television has quickly become a mainstay in American pop culture. In a short span of time, the American television scene has shifted from the traditional sitcom to a vast multi-topic world of contrived reality. Shows like Survivor, Amazing Race, Big Brother, just to name a select few, have all brought a new meaning to the "Must See TV" craze. In this document, we analyze the flip side of this phenomenon too, with its consequences and drifts of the reality shows and capture the reactions of the audiences as well.

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[...] Physical appearance is very important, that's why this type of program knows a big success. Men and women want to see that they all have the same problems, the same reactions, and the same behaviours. The program like “J'ai décidé de maigrir”, reassure the common run of people, that's why they're so many watching these programs. Finally, the ultimate derivative program is crazier than all the other. Indeed this program puts forward to the public to choose their ideal president among several candidates. III. Why is Real TV popular? [...]

[...] Sometimes, it's quasi impossible for the family to recognize their relatives. Candidates go until doing more than five operations: nose, eyes, mouth, breast, liposuction, cheekbones, hair or teeth implantation, etc Before After This program is one of the most incredible shows we can watch on TV in United States. Limits are crossed, but viewers are numerous. Finally, another successful type of concept of reality TV program is for sure Survivor (Koh Lanta in France). This program features men and women, divided in to teams, in a desert island. [...]

[...] Those people who defend the intrusive presence of a television in private homes always seem to cite "educational value" as its redeeming grace. They mention the news program they watch nightly . which explains why they have "intellectual" discussions about the chimp that drove a little car at the charity circus last week. They mention all the arts programs, such as the symphony orchestra that played them to sleep last night. Amazingly, they do not mention the latest phenomenon "reality TV". What is so real about reality TV? [...]

[...] The producer of this emission is Endemol. The same year, the public chain New Zealander TV2 launches for the first time the concept that we know under the name of "Popstar" which had the aim of forming young talents. Lastly, the combination of "Popstar" and the vote of the viewers gave to birth to the concept "Academy Star". Where are we today? The viewer pays to be able to take part in television event "In the today's television, marketing is a significant element" recognizes Etienne Mougeotte. [...]

[...] The first one is the “reality cinema”. It consists in make a film of a part of life of persons as you and me. Real Cancun” is the perfect example of this type of new concept. A producer shoots teenagers during their holidays, and makes a movie of their life during about one or two weeks. This system is very profitable for him because he doesn't have to pay actor, screenwriter, or personal publicist. Indeed, teenagers agree to be free-filmed for exposure, a script is not necessary, and the shooting lasts few days. [...]