'Are we having fun yet?': The Starz television network and Party Down as indie TV

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作者：

Lyons, James ^{[1
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机构：

[1] Univ Exeter, Screen Studies, Exeter, England

[2] Univ Exeter, Streatham Campus, Exeter EX4 4QJ, England

来源：

CRITICAL STUDIES IN TELEVISION | 2024年 / 19卷 / 02期

关键词：

Starz; indie TV; Party Down; American independent film; cable television; cult TV;

D O I：

10.1177/17496020231201083

中图分类号：

J9 [电影、电视艺术]; I235 [电影、电视、广播剧];

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摘要：

This article examines the sitcom Party Down (2009-10) one of the first shows commissioned by the US premium cable service Starz as it sought to compete with HBO and Showtime, but cancelled after two seasons due to low ratings. Reports in 2021 of plans for its return characterised it as a 'cult TV' show revived due to fan demand. Yet by analysing its original production contexts and its aesthetic attributes the article argues that it is best understood as a proto-typical instance of 'indie TV,' aligned with Starz' strategic positioning in relation to its indie-oriented subscriber base at that time.

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页码：238 / 257

页数：20

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