Movies and TvShows featuring "fictional-news-show" theme.

The Newsroom is a drama series that follows the behind-the-scenes happenings at a fictional news show, providing a glimpse into the fast-paced world of television journalism. Set in a television studio in New York City, the show explores the personal and professional lives of the talented and ambitious journalists and producers working to deliver the news to the public. With a strong focus on current events, the series dives into the ethical challenges faced by the news industry, as well as the social commentary and political drama that come with reporting on real-world issues.

In the satirical comedy film 'The Dictator,' a dictator named Aladeen risks his life to prevent democracy from reaching his beloved country. However, when he is betrayed by his uncle and replaced with a double, Aladeen finds himself stripped of his identity and forced to navigate the streets of New York City. With the help of a kind-hearted store owner named Zoey, Aladeen must reclaim his position and prevent his country from transitioning to democracy. Along the way, he learns about democracy, love, and the true meaning of leadership.

A television network cynically exploits a deranged former anchor's ravings and revelations about the news media for its own profit, but finds that his message may be difficult to control. Howard Beale, the longtime anchor of the Union Broadcasting System's UBS Evening News, learns that he has two weeks left on air due to declining ratings. He announces on live television that he will commit suicide on his next broadcast. UBS tries to fire him, but allows him to have a dignified farewell. During his broadcast, he launches into a rant claiming that life is 'bullshit.' This causes the ratings to spike, and UBS decides to exploit Beale's antics. Diana Christensen, the head of the network's programming department, cuts a deal with a group of radical terrorists for a new docudrama series. Beale's ratings eventually top out, and Christensen offers to help develop the show. She begins an affair with Beale's friend, Max Schumacher, who is also an UBS executive. When Schumacher decides to end Beale's show, Christensen convinces Frank Hackett, another UBS executive, to move the show under the entertainment division. The show becomes the most highly rated program on television, and Beale becomes a celebrity preaching his message of anger. Max and Diana's romance initially suffers, but they eventually reconcile. However, in the flush of high ratings, Max leaves Diana and warns her that she will self-destruct. When Beale discovers that the network will be bought out by a larger conglomerate, he launches an on-screen tirade against the deal. The top brass panic because of the company's debt load, but Beale is taken to meet with the chairman of the conglomerate who persuades him to abandon his populist messages. But Beale's new sermons depress the audiences, and ratings begin to slide. The network executives decide to hire a group of terrorists to assassinate Beale on the air. The assassination succeeds, putting an end to his show and paving the way for a new season of programming.

Borgen is a drama TV show set in Copenhagen, Denmark, that follows the story of Birgitte Nyborg, a woman who becomes the first female prime minister of Denmark. The show explores the challenges she faces in balancing her political career, family relationships, and the intricate world of Danish politics. It also delves into themes of democracy, government, and the complexities of power.

A high-school scientist conducting an experiment becomes invisible and goes on a killing spree, targeting students and teachers. As the bodies start piling up, the school's cheerleaders become the primary suspects. This psychotronic slasher film combines elements of horror, comedy, and sci-fi.

In a world devastated by a zombie outbreak, a group of soldiers known as Re-Kill must confront the undead and navigate through a web of conspiracy and deception. The film explores the dark side of media and satirizes the fictional TV shows that capitalize on the horrors of the zombie apocalypse. With a hand-held camera style and a low-budget production, Re-Kill delivers an intense and gripping experience, highlighting the struggles and camaraderie of the military in the face of unimaginable chaos.

Broadcast News follows the lives of a neurotic TV news anchor, an ambitious television producer, and a talented but unattractive reporter. As the three navigate the cutthroat world of journalism, they face professional and personal challenges, including a love triangle and the pressure of working in the fast-paced news industry. Set in 1980s Washington, D.C., this film explores themes of ambition, rivalry, and the ethical dilemmas faced by journalists.

In Youth in Revolt, Nick Twisp (Michael Cera) is a teenage boy who falls in love with Sheeni (Portia Doubleday), a free-spirited girl. To win her over, he creates an alter ego named Francois, who is confident and rebellious. As Nick gets deeper into his double life, he must navigate through various obstacles and misadventures in order to be with the girl he loves.

The Onion Movie is a satirical comedy that takes aim at American culture and mass media. It showcases absurd humor, societal hypocrisy, and touches on various social problems. The movie revolves around a series of sketches, fake news reports, and commercials that satirize different aspects of modern life. With its irreverent and dark comedy, the film offers a humorous critique of the media's influence on society.

Land of the Blind is a political drama set in a dystopian government. It follows the story of a prisoner who becomes involved in a revolution against the tyrannical regime. The movie explores themes of government corruption, totalitarianism, and the power of individual resistance.

Live! is a drama-thriller movie released in 2007. The plot revolves around a live television show that involves a dangerous game of Russian roulette.

A variety series featuring a cast of animated characters mocking real-world events the same day that they happen, and even interviewing real-world guests and newsmakers...

Super Capers follows the story of a young man who becomes a superhero and joins a team of misfit superheroes to save the day. They must uncover a plot by an evil villainess and stop her from taking over the world. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and comedic situations.

A gas station becomes the center of social life in the village after six Swedish girls start working there.

In the year 1957, a team of astronauts embarks on a mission to Mars. They discover a planet inhabited by dangerous alien creatures. As they struggle to survive, they must find a way to escape back to Earth.

UFOria is a comedy sci-fi movie set in a small town, where a faith-healer and con-man arrive. They have adventures involving a supermarket, a broken heart, religion, shoplifting, a convertible, a supermarket clerk, a camper, a preacher, a born-again Christian, tequila drinking, a dog, beer, Universal Studios, a fictional news show, unidentified flying objects, faith healing, a desert, Budweiser, eccentricity, a flying saucer, and alcoholism.

Jake Crewe is an American television news host who is forced, after beating up his station manager, to accept a job in Calgary, Alberta as the host of the lowest-rated morning news program in the city.

From different time perspectives, Sloophamer tells the story of 55-year-old Dirk, who one Friday afternoon returns to his house in the pleasant street where he leads a happy life. He is proud of the house he has converted into a snug little palace with his own hands. But then, suddenly, a wrecker's ball knocks a gaping hole into the outside wall. Dirk's wife quickly explains that the house is going to be demolished, but the bull-headed Dirk refuses to vacate the place. Still, the overseer of the demolition team wants to finish the job before the weekend. To 'smoke out' the couple, he makes their situation increasingly dire. Water, gas and electricity are cut off and the anti-riot squad is even on standby. While Dirk is cheered as a hero by sympathisers, the overseer decides to go upstairs and terminate the predicament. There, he finds a different man than he had imagined. It slowly becomes clear that Dirk is out of touch with reality.