Movies and TvShows featuring "broadcast" theme.
Drop the Dead Donkey is a cult-favorite British comedy TV show set in the hectic and chaotic world of a television newsroom. The series follows the everyday lives of the staff, executives, and journalists as they deal with sensationalism, exploitation, office politics, and rivalries. With its dark humor and satire, Drop the Dead Donkey provides a cynically hilarious take on the media industry.
Inspired by real events, this fictional dramatization gives an insider account of how the women of Newsnight secured Prince Andrew's infamous interview.
In 1960s Hollywood, an aspiring actress and a charming driver working for a billionaire become involved in a forbidden relationship. As their romance develops, they must navigate the eccentricities of their employer, the eccentric billionaire Howard Hughes. Set against the backdrop of Hollywood in the 1960s, the driver and actress struggle to pursue their dreams while facing various obstacles, including a mother-daughter relationship, the pressures of the movie studio, and the challenges of a changing society.
Financial TV host Lee Gates and his producer Patty are put in an extreme situation when an irate investor takes them and their crew as hostage. Lee Gates is the host of the financial TV discussion show 'Money Monster'. He tells his viewers about the downfall of the corporation Ibis, which has seen its stock plummet and a loss of $800 million in shares, and its CEO Walt Camby is in Geneva, unable to comment on the situation of his company. Before the next show, Lee talks to his studio director Patty Fenn, who is taking a new job across the street. Lee finds out that Camby, who was supposed to be the guest on his show, has cancelled on them, so they are going to interview Ibis's CCO Diane Lester. A few minutes into the show, a supposed deliveryman walks into view and holds them at gunpoint, forcing Lee to put on a bomb vest. The police arrive outside and try to negotiate with the hostage-taker. Meanwhile, Diane investigates what really went wrong with Ibis and discovers that Camby wasn't really in Geneva, but in South Africa. The police bring Kyle's pregnant girlfriend to the studio to contact him, and Kyle starts to rethink his plan. As the police plan to take out the bomb vest receiver, Patty warns Lee, and he grabs Kyle and escapes the studio. Patty heads to the federal hall to catch Camby while the rest of the crew gathers evidence against him. Lee forces Camby to explain what really happened with Ibis's money, and Kyle orders Camby to admit his wrongdoing. In the end, Kyle sacrifices himself, and Lee and Patty recover at the hospital, contemplating their next move.
Drive In is an Italian television variety show, broadcast by Italia 1 between 1983 and 1989. It was referred as the most innovative and popular Italian television show of the 80s.
Ed is an ordinary guy who agrees to have his life filmed and broadcast 24/7 on television. As his life becomes a media sensation, he struggles with invasion of privacy, relationships, and the price of fame.
A producer offers an assistant a job in television production, leading to a series of comically disastrous events. The plot revolves around satire, adultery, and murder.
Simon is about a group of hippies led by a major general who brainwashes people using a computer. A scientist battles against them to save humanity.
The film tells the story of Luiz Antônio, a clumsy radio presenter who, unexpectedly, finds himself in charge of a bankrupt and falling apart radio station. Relying only on his passion for rock'n'roll and a crazy team, he created one of the most emblematic radio stations in the history of Brazilian rock, Fluminense FM. Between guitar solos and signal interference, we follow the adventures and misadventures of Luiz who, on top of that, falls in love with a married announcer.
In the year 1999, during the 1990s, a television host in Poland finds himself in a hostage situation while on live TV. As the situation unfolds, tensions rise and the host must navigate a changing landscape to survive.
Anarchy TV follows the story of a public access television station that starts a revolution when a group of activists take over the airwaves. Chaos ensues as the station becomes embroiled in government corruption, political protests, and even a bomb threat. This satirical comedy explores themes of anarchy, activism, and the power of the media.
In Loafing and Camouflage, a group of soldiers navigate the challenges of an authoritarian military regime while trying to make a comedy show on television. They must navigate the strict rules and regulations of the regime while dealing with personal relationships and the pressures of their jobs. This 1980s film combines humor and political commentary to explore the absurdities of life in a dictatorial regime.
Dark Signal follows the story of a disc jockey who is haunted by the spirit of a dead woman with her eyes open. On her last day on the job at a radio station, she experiences paranormal phenomena and discovers a link to a series of serial murders. As she delves deeper into the investigation, she is drawn into a terrifying supernatural power that puts her life in jeopardy.
Adapted from the TV and radio series of the same name, the producer of said show reads letters from three woman providing the framing story for this melodrama anthology film. The tales focus on parenting and family struggles.
Peyton Wells (Ben Lyon) rescues Judy Jones (Joan Marsh) from a very dull young man, at a sedate party given for her by her multi-millionaire grandfather Silas P. Jones (Purnell Pratt.) Judy refuses to accompany Peyton on a slumming trip to a cheap dance hall, and Peyton dances with several of the dowagers and tells them that Silas is practically dying of scarlet fever. The guests hastily depart and Joan joins Peyton at the Dreamland Dance Hall. She is mistaken by Jimmy Cassidy (Edward J. Nugent) as one of the hostesses and decides to dance with him as a lark. One thing follows another and Judy gets disinherited and takes a job at the dance hall through Jimmy and his friend Mabel(Isabel Jewell.) Jimmy confides to Judy his ambition to become a dance instructor over the radio and Judy decides to help him but can't get the needed financial backing. She gets Peyton to front the money, promising him she will reconsider his offer of marriage if Jimmy's plan fails.
When amateur songwriter Jill Wright moves from the Midwest to New York City, she is dismayed to discover that Rick Farrell, the owner of Miracle Publishing Co., has claimed as his own the song she submitted to his company. One of the many films made at Republic with a year attached to the "Hit Parade" title, which came from the "Hit Parade" radio program sponsored by Lucky Strike cigarettes.
Animated documentary promoting timely filing and payment of Federal income taxes, demonstrated by Donald Duck's difficulties with his tax return.
A fugitive receives help from a victim's sister as he tries to clear his name of robbery and murder charges.
Nabucco is a drama/musical movie that revolves around the broadcast of the famous opera by Giuseppe Verdi. It showcases the challenges and triumphs of bringing this remarkable opera to a wide audience.