Skins Representation Task

Tony:

The character of Tony is about 16/17 years old and we see him right at the start of the shot and from this it is obvious to see that he is the main character of the show. We can tell a lot about Tony when we look at the mise en scene. For example when looking at the setting around him and we notice that his room is incredibly tidy which is unusual for a teenage boy and from this you can tell that maybe he isn't conventionally 'normal' and could possibly be quite OCD and particular. The posters in his room also tell us a lot about his character, such as 8 1/2 which is a Italian neo realist film from the 1960s and also Blow Up which is a British film from the 1960s also, meaning that Tony is possibly very abnormal in the sense that he is very cultured and peculiar in some cases. This representation of him, especially as regards to his age, tells us that he is wise before his time and has probably been influenced in many ways for him to be like he is now. He is not your stereotypical teenage character. Also in the first shot, the camera zooms out from Tony's face to reveal him lying in his bed sleeping underneath a duvet cover with a naked man and woman on it, which could indicate many opinions about him such as the idea that he may be bisexual as he is sleeping in between both the man and woman on his bed sheet and also that he is generally a very sexually minded person. This is also true when we see him looking out of his window at a woman across the street from him. We don't see him actually talk at this point and these subtle indications to his character tell us a lot. Also his costumes are quite plain and average and tell us that he doesn't really have a sense of fashion and he is almost playing it a bit safe and smart. His bedroom is a complete contrast to his sister, Effie's bedroom as her's is quite dark and gloomy and his is tidy and bright indicating that he might have a brighter personality than her. He also seems to have a cheeky attitude for instance when he is having a conflict with his Dad he doesn't really seem to care and just stares at him, and also the fact that this fight in the first place is because he is helping his Sister sneak into the house after she has been out the night before. Another example of his OCD-like behavior is the fact that he seems to have a set routine as everything he is doing seems to be like clock work which indicates that he is probably very high maintenance.

Effie:

• She seems quite rebellious and secretive, the fact that she as been out the night before and snuck in without her parents knowing, maybe this foreshadows future events where her seemingly constant partying will get her into trouble.
• Her look in the beginning of the clip is quite disheveled and messy meaning that her nature (possibly secret nature is quite messy) is very out there and 'party animal-esque'
•  She gets herself ready for school very quickly meaning that she has probably spent time before doing this so she is experienced.
• Her room is very messy and dark which also lets us see her inner nature, which is that she herself is dark and mysterious - we don't know much about her yet.
• The fact that she is possibly nearing her mid teens indicates that she is the typical form of a teenager as she seems to be partying constantly.

Camera work:

• The shots are quite abrupt and sharp which would probably gain interest from a teenage audience because it will keep them interested in the proceedings because the sharpness indicates they see the world in a similar sort of way.
• The opening shot where they use the camera and zoom out of Tony's face and have an aerial shot of him in his bed indicates the main premise for the show that it is related and to do with sex and partying - especially considering the fact that his bed sheets had two naked people on it.
• They focus the attention on Tony's point of view because this tells us that he is the main character in the show, the rest of the characters just support him.

Music & Mise en Scene:

• The mise en scene used in the clip was very clever, they made it look like you are looking from Tony's point of view and because he is the main character you should be thinking like him all the time - for instance when he is sorting through his drawer, and also when he is looking through the window at the woman. Also the costumes, props and settings help to achieve the actual mise en scene of the shots and that is what we see, and if it wasn't for these things then we wouldn't get a clear idea of what the programme or character's were trying to achieve.
• The music was very prominent in the scene and very loud signifying that this is a programme for teenagers because especially when Tony blasts the music through the stereo and it is pretty much noise you could say that's all adults really hear when they listen to that type of music. 

Mum & Dad:

• We don't really see or hear anything of Tony's mum in the opening few minutes, meaning that she is definitely a subordinate character and her lack of voice indicates that she doesn't really have an involvement or say in the way Tony rules his life.
• Whereas his Dad is very vocal in what he thinks and is probably considered a bit of a chump.

Blockbuster Task Script

Media Studies - Star Trek Script by laurennboltonn

Blockbuster Research - Star Trek into Darkness

Star Trek Into Darkness Research:

Synopsis: After the crew of the Enterprise find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. 

Pre- Production: 

• This film is a remake/sequel, there was already a incredibly famous TV series of the same name and this film is also the sequel to the 2009 release from JJ Abrams, who directed this one as well.
• JJ Abrams is the director of this film and also one of the main producers of the film. He is known for being involved in many sci-fi projects such as Super 8 and currently in Pre-Production he is directing the new Star Wars film.
• The production companies involved in making the film was JJ Abrams own Bad Robot and also Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions were involved as well.
• The estimated budget for this film is $190 million, which is a lot however the special effects in this film were spectacular and you can really see what they spent their money on.
• The main stars that signed up to the project were mainly ones that had been in the previous film such as Chris Pine, Simon Pegg and Zoe Saldana. However there were a few other editions to the cast this time as Benedict Cumberbatch and Alice Eve joined the cast.
• Around 2011 and 2012 did the film get a green light for filming to commence. Paramount Pictures was interested in developing the film right after the first one was made however it took longer than expected to get everybody on board, the five original producers agreed to get the film rolling ( J. J. Abrams, Bryan Burk, Damon Lindelof, Alex Kurtzman, and Roberto Orci) however in January 2011, JJ Abrams still didn't know whether he would direct as he had not seen a script yet. However Principal Photography began on January 12 2012 with Abrams behind the directing wheel

Production:

• Filming was predominantly done in California and in Iceland in the following studios: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory - 7000 East Avenue, Livermore, California, USA, Crystal Cathedral - 12141 Lewis Street, Garden Grove, California, USA, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA, The Getty Center, Los Angeles, California, USA, and Sony Pictures Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA.
• Around 30 minutes of the film were filmed with IMAX cameras and the film was released in 3D. Edgar Wright (director of Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World's End) actually directed one shot in the film and the film completed Principal Photography in May 2012.
• There were a lot of delays in the actual start up of the film as the script took a long time to write. Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman, the writers of the film, tried to write a preliminary script completed by December 2009 for a 2011 release however the script was more delayed and it was finally finished in March 2011. Also some of the actors crucial to the film had other scheduling arrangements, such as Chris Pine who was scheduled to film 'Jack Ryan' however he decided to film Star Trek first.    

Post-Production: 

• The film does rely on special effects as the majority of the film is set in space, so to create the space environment the Digital Effects team would have to work really hard to make sure this foreign environment would look realistic enough for the audience to believe they are watching something real.
• This film actually had 1,400 CGI effects whereas compared to the previous Star Trek film which had just 1,000 effects. The film was predominantly filmed in IMAX (around 30 - 40 minutes of footage) and this made it harder for the visual effects to be completed because the shots were on such a larger scale so they took longer to create and render. On the website 'ScreenRant.com' they say about Star Trek Into Darkness.

 "For scenes that take place outdoors in the film, they tried to use natural light as much as possible; if there was a way to create an alien landscape outdoors, that was the first choice instead of using a soundstage. When it came to the look of “future Earth,” they tried to make it look more like a natural evolution of a city’s growth as opposed to some completely outrageous take. This was specifically in reference to a shot of London, which still had some recognizable structures."

• The 3D in the film was added after filming because some of it was filmed using IMAX cameras and I'm sure the added cost of using 3D cameras as well would have been to expensive and extra time consuming. It was converted into 3D afterwards.

Marketing:

The film was marketed in many different ways as it was such a high profile film, it needed to be in the limelight as they spent $190 million on it the producers would want there to be some sort of profit. Here are some examples of the marketing methods used:

• JJ Abrams previewed three frames of the film on the Conan O'Brian Show in America on October 4th 2012.
• Two months later the first official poster depicting Benedict Cumberbatch's then unknown Khan character was released, this would have been to spark a early interest in the film.
• Also nine minutes of the film was played before showings of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, which would have sparked crucial interest in fans of the fantasy/sci-fi genre.
• A 30 second teaser of the film was played at the Superbowl on February 3 2013 during the stadium's blackout.
• The same day, Paramount released apps for Android, iPhone and Windows Phone which enabled users to unlock tickets for showtimes two days before the film's release date.
• The film premiered in a lot of places all over the world however the main ones included Tokyo, London and Hollywood.

Film Production

It takes a lot of time to make a film, before the public can experience a good quality film it takes many stages to achieve the final product. There is four main stages of production for films and they are: Development, Pre-production, Production and Post-production. All of these stages are crucial to the quality of the film at the end of the making process. The people who work in the film industry and work on certain films all have roles to play whether it's the Director, Cinematographer or Costume Designer they all play their part into making the films that we see what they are.

The Idea:

Sources of Information: We find inspiration from everywhere and when you're a filmmaker so look out for anything that remotely sounds like an interesting concept for a film. All areas of the media can spark an idea for example looking in a newspaper and see a interesting story for example the story that inspired the film, The Impossible, was a true story. Reboots, Remakes, Conversations (original ideas), Factual Events, Book Adaptations can be made into films.

Examples of each source of information:

• Reboot - Casino Royale was a reboot of James Bond starring Daniel Craig. Also The Amazing Spider-man starring Andrew Garfield was a reboot of the trilogy of Spider-man films in the early noughties starring Tobey Macguire.
• Remake - The Great Gatsby is an example of a remake.
• Factual Events - As said before, The Impossible was based on real life events of María Belón's and her family's experience of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
• Book Adaptations - The Fault in our Stars, a teen cult novel, is currently in production and it is based on John Green's book of the same name.

The Producer: Once the idea has been conceived it goes to a producer to be made into the reality. Normally the producers see a lot of films so they know what ideas sell in the industry. Producers then develop the film further, they handle the financial side as well as sometimes the creative and commercial side of the whole production. It takes skill and care to develop a film and make it a success and only very few can manage it efficiently. It is a quality that all producers must process.

The Director: The creative development of the film mainly involves the director as they are the one with the vision to see what the final outcome of the film will be. Their involvement begins early on the the production process. Sometimes the director will actually have the idea of the film and approach a producer to help them develop it further. If the director is well known then they should have the credibility to produce a good quality film for the audience, this can also help them get a good writer to get the most out of a good looking film and good quality script.

The Writer: The relationship between the Writer, Producer and Director is key in the development of the whole production. If all these three elements are all present and correct then the outcome of the film will be worthwhile. The writer will either write the script or give treatment to one to make sure that what is on the page will be a success when brought to life on the big screen.

Treatment: The next stage of the film making process will be that the writer will write a treatment of the script/story, it is a description of key events and and the characters. It is basically a synopsis that tells whoever reads it what the general idea of the film is and whether it is a interesting watch or not.

Pitch: In the pitch, the Producers will try to sell the idea to financiers and the pitch will also contain all the information that the film currently has. They need the financiers to help commission a script. The pitch will include: a one-liner describing the film briefly, the genre of the film to help set the scene, discussions of who the target market will be so they know exactly who to aim the movie at, a list of all the people who are currently attached to the project, a rough budget of how much it'll take to produce the film, and also a brief synopsis extended from the one-liner.

Development Finance:
This stage starts off with the pitch and the producer uses the treatment and the written pitch to persuade financiers to give them money to develop the script. The producer could also approach film production companies to help with the financing however the production companies have to be persuaded and they also have to right to have a large part in the film making process. The producer can also offer the future sales and broadcast rights to Sales, Distribution and Broadcast companies in exchange for money to develop the script further. Producers can also go down the public investment route which means a public funding body such as the UK Film Council will give the producers a development grant which also means the script can be developed and then eventually made into the actual film. Producers can also go for a private investment which is when they ask somebody with a lot of money for funding for the project if they think it is interesting and worth developing into a film. The investors have a share of the project so the producer has to work closely with them, after this though the producer now has to tie down a writer to complete a number of drafts of the script to work out which will be the most successful.

UK Film example: The World's End is an example of a British film
US Film example: World War Z is an example of a American film

Script Development:
The writer produces a synopsis for the film and he and the producer will decide on the key events and scenes that happen in the film then the first draft of the film is written. Some writers produce a step outline to plan out how to write their script. The first draft of the film is crucial to whether the writer gets paid or not. Once the Writer and Producer are happy then the draft is sent to the financiers and they will have their own ideas about the script. One everybody is happy with the script it is locked off and becomes a 'final draft' then the writer gets paid.

Packaging:
The Producer and Director now package the script which means they put the final draft, the sales treatment and rough budget into a pack this makes sure that it is ready for full commercial proposition, ready for financing. Next the cast are decided as the aim of the producer is to attract well known stars to add commercial value. Next the knowledgeable financiers discuss with different heads of departments to decide how the film will look and how it will be made such as discussing with the Production designer and the Director of Photography. Now the budget has to be officially decided to make sure everything is set. Investors also ask the Producer now how they will raise the money to pay for the film and how they will be paid back. Finally the Producer has packaged the film into a viable commercial proposition.

Financing:
The Producer has to travel now as the financiers can be located all over the world and they need to secure the investment. The Producer's Lawyer now draws up contracts to 'seal the deal'. The Producer can also raise money from pre-sales, which means people are sold rights to the film before it is made. Once the essential funding and insurance has been secured the film can get a 'green light'.

Pre-Production:
The Heads of Department are hired and the scripts are passed around and discussed. The Casting Director, Director and Producer begin the long process of deciding who to cast in the project. The script is then story boarded and the shots and the design aspects are decided and made to make sure the whole cast and crew know what they are letting themselves in for. Special effects scenes are made in advance because of the sheer amount of detail that has to go into into them. 

The Shoot:
The Camera Department is responsible for getting all the footage needed to be able to tell the story of the film. Once the Lighting, Sound and Hair and Makeup have been checked then the shoot can begin. However the actors are the crucial part of this production stage because they have to create this emotional world and make us believe they are the characters. All the special effects scenes are filmed very carefully so they don't cause harm to the cast and crew. 

Post-Production:
As the footage comes out of the shoot, the Editor organises it into a sequence and a narrative that the audience will understand. Once the picture is locked then the Sound Department step in and work on the audio track laying, creating the sound as well. The Digital Effects teams are now responsible for adding the special effects and the opening and closing credits. The final stage is to make sure the colour and actual aesthetic in the film are up to scratch. After the picture is locked the film is then sent to the dubbing theatre so the rough sound mix can be completed and the sound mixer sets the final levels of the sounds of the film. The film is now a final cut.

Sales:
The trailer is made to entice people to see the film, and it is the most marketable aspect to the film as this the first thing people see of the film. The Producer and Sales Agent collect everything they need to sell the film to the distributors. Film Festivals are essential to putting the film out there for people to see and normally they are very high profile as well and they are good for generating 'heat' around a film. The film is now a hot project so distributors all over the world can negotiate with the Producer now.

Marketing: 
The Marketing team do a lot of work to make sure that the film will be accepted in the audience. They will run test screenings to see whether the target market will actually accept the film in the industry. The potential audience are also targeted by posters, cinema trailers, TV spots and other marketing methods. Newspapers and the Internet also help giveing a positive word of mouth.

Exhibition:
A high profile premiere is held with A-list stars attending to draw attention to the film. After that the film is shown either nationwide or worldwide and the people involved in the production hope for a success. Once the distributors have been paid the investors can recover their investments.

Other Windows:
The film can gain extra profit from hospitality sales such as in flight showings and hotel channels. The DVD sales and profits are higher in the UK than cinema ticket sales so this can really compensate for how well the film does. Television and Game rights are sold and licenses can be extremely useful to the profit. Once the film has made the profit then the Producer and the Key Creative people can reap the rewards. The film may be made into a sequel or even be re-released in the future.

Representations of myself

Using the website, UK Tribes, I am able to create a representation of myself that others may see when they look at me. I have established that I am a 'CREATIVE' due to the fact that I like to indulge myself in the culture of the arts. I like to find inspiration from original places, whether its a city or a art gallery. I get pleasure from seeking out to make and immerse myself in original content. The UK Tribes website defines this tribe as: "Creatives are motivated by the desire to produce original content and pursue their dreams as a ‘career creative’ – it’s not just a hobby, it’s a way of life."

Although I have found out that I can fit myself into a number of other tribes as well, different aspects of these tribes I feel like they really relate to me.

The next tribe I can put myself into the category of is 'YOUNG ALTS', the UK Tribes website defines this group of people: "Open-minded and non-judgmental, Young Alts have their eyes and ears open to different genres and scenes – both new and old…" I like to immerse myself into past cultures that many people today don't really get to experience such as listening to music on vinyl. I would class myself as being very open-minded as I do like to experience new things and I will try new things to see whether I like them or not, I'm not one to make snap judgements. It also says on the UK Tribes website that "Young Alts are the Tribe for young people who ‘want out’ of the mainstream. It’s an entry-level Tribe, with equal split between the sexes, and members share an inquisitiveness for everything Alternative – from Grunge to Hardcore." And I totally relate to this because I am someone that goes out of their way to make sure I stand out from the crowd, because I have quite a quieter personality than some people I like to express my personality through what I wear, so I do experiment with what I wear and generate interesting looks with mainly vintage clothes. The brands that I relate to and are associated with Young Alts are NME and Urban Outfitters as I think they cater to my interests. It also says that "Individuality is key for the Young Alts" and that includes music, I enjoy finding new music that not many people listen to as it makes me feel special that I've found them. 

The next and final category I think I fall into to is 'INDIE SCENESTERS' because of the fact that I enjoy finding new music and also the description of what this tribe wears is what I would describe myself "Boys and girls are rocking similar looks – skinny jeans, vintage and Converse/Vans. Their high street staples focus around the functional and unisex – Uniqlo, Cheap Mondays and American Apparel." I do tend to wear more vintage clothes nowadays because I think it gives people an opportunity to really express themselves and not worry whether someone is wearing the same flowery blouse as you. 

Representations of three people in the Media:

Representations - Doug Bihlmaier:

In the picture of Doug Bihlmaier, on first impressions he was dressed almost as if he was a tramp. However when looking further into the picture you can notice details that might say otherwise. For instance the posture that Doug had and the way he held himself indicated to me that he had/has a very successful career of some kind as he looked very proud of himself whereas if he was homeless or living on the streets he would have been slumped and looking miserable and would also not have the confidence to stand the way his was surrounded by so many people. The clothes that he was wearing on the first look looked very tacky and cheap, like he was living off the streets. However also when looking further into the picture you can infer that Doug's clothes are actually expensive brands and designers and the way he has styled them confuses many on the first glance as he probably does look fairly mismatched. Also in the picture he was smoking which I thought meant he was addicted to something showing a lack of willpower to sustain a healthy lifestyle, afterwards finding out what job Doug did you realise that even if he is smoking it may not indicate that he is a lower class than he is. Doug was also standing on Madison Avenue in New York, which is probably one of the most famous streets in the city, this indicates that he does have a rich lifestyle as a homeless man probably wouldn't have the confidence to walk down such a busy, high end street. Another thing you can notice about Doug is the fact that all of his clothes are immaculate which tells us a lot, if he was homeless then the cardigan he was wearing would be in disarray and possibly in a really bad state. Also his trousers, although they were patched, were in pristine condition therefore indicating that he is richer than everyone first thought. The shoes that Doug was wearing may have been a brand similar or the same to Red Wing which are a very expensive make of shoes, however due to the fact that they were scuffed at the toe it looks as though he doesn't really care which for some people may indicate that he is homeless. Doug Bihlmaier actually works for Ralph Lauren and sources all of their furniture and decor for all of the Ralph Lauren stores all over the world, so in reality he has a very extensive lifestyle.

Representations - Ted Bundy:

In this picture of Ted Bundy, on first impressions he looks very professional and like a scholar of some kind. In this picture it definitely looks as though he went to university as what he is holding looks very intellectual. His clothes that he is wearing indicate to me that he is of higher class than Doug Bihlmaier purely for the fact that he is wearing a casual tweed jacket and that normally indicates that he is an intellect and possibly stereotyped as a university professor. Also because of the plain colours that to also reference the fact that his personality is quite plain and boring whereas in reality Ted Bundy is a notorious American serial killer who prayed on women in his car late at night. In this picture however he looks fairly normal in this picture, at first glance I thought that he had the traditional lifestyle of a wife and kids and a steady job. Although on closer inspection you can see that he doesn't have a wedding ring on which is is obviously a indication of a unmarried man. When realising what this man did and was it really puts it into perspective how a first impression can really influence what you think of someone, to realise afterwards how far off I was in judging who this person was and their story I was shocked to discover how the obvious things we notice about people can really influence on how you think.

Representations - Anna Piaggi:

In the picture of Anna Piaggi that we saw, on first impressions you could see that she had a very eccentric way of dressing, instantly I did think that she was involved some way in the fashion industry as nobody would dress in that way without having some connection to a big fashion name. Her clothes were immaculate and the only reason that she may have got comments was that she is not conventional and she is stepping out of her comfort zone or even society's comfort zone of the norm. However her extravagance indicates that maybe she is trying to impress somebody or someone and I did also think that she might be divorced or widowed because of that. Her fashion taste also indicates that her main interest is fashion as all of her clothes, despite them being mismatched, look very expensive and haute couture. She was holding herself proudly and she also looked as though she was in a expensive area therefore indicating that she is probably very wealthy and can afford all of these luxurious clothes however if she is influential in the fashion world then she would get sent the clothes for free. She looks as though she was quite old in the picture and because of that she looks as though she has served a long career in the fashion industry. Anna Piaggi actually did work in the fashion industry, she was a journalist in Italy and was a major part of the fashion seasons. Anna was a front row regular and had a lot of influence in the fashion world. Anna's eccentric style indicates that she has really developed herself over the years into this electric style and she does get a lot of respect in the community because of that. This shows me that even though some representations can be completely opposite to what the person is actually like in real life (for example, Ted Bundy), it can also be completely on point and their personal expression can tell us their story and history in their life as is the case here with Anna Piaggi.

5x5

Five scenes from movies:

Annie Hall - Balcony Scene - This Woody Allen film came out in 1977, It depicts an evolving relationship between Alvy Singer and the title character, Annie Hall. What I love about this scene is the simplicity of the shot itself and letting the subtitles that appear at the bottom do the explanation of the scene.

The Boat That Rocked - Stag Party Scene - This 2009 British comedy depicts a fictional yet real life reality of the pirate radio stations in the 1960's. For me this scene is just great! I think the time shifts and montages throughout the night is really effective and seeing the disintegration of the mental state of the men! 

The French Connection - Car Chase Scene - This 1971 classic shows the gritty realism of New York detectives. I think this scene really illustrates the dramatic, tense nature of the job. It really is a tense, on the edge of your seat scene.

Breakfast at Tiffany's - Opening Scene - This is a 1961 romantic comedy with probably one of the film industry's most recognizable character, Holly Golightly. This opening scene is so serene and peaceful and really characterises the film into what it is.

Atonement - Fountain Scene - This Joe Wright film was released in 2007. This scene has a lot of sexual tension in it whilst still being completely serene and beautiful.

(there are links to all the scenes by clicking the titles) 

Five Bands/Musicians:

The Maccabees - The Maccabees are an indie rock band from London, England. They have released three albums so far, Colour It In in 2007, with a follow-up, Wall of Arms, released on 4 May 2009. Their most recent album Given to the Wild was released on 9 January 2012.

Slow Club - Slow Club are an English boy-girl duo formed in Sheffield in 2006. The band consists of Charles Watson and Rebecca Taylor.

Lucy Rose - Lucy Rose, is an English singer-songwriter from Warwickshire, England. Her debut album, Like I Used To was released in September 2012.

Tame Impala - Tame Impala is a band from Perth, Australia. It is the psychedelic rock project of Kevin Parker. They are signed to Modular Records.

Bombay Bicycle Club - Bombay Bicycle Club are an English indie rock band from Crouch End, London. The band is composed of Jack Steadman (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Jamie MacColl (guitar), Suren de Saram (drums) and Ed Nash (bass). 

Five Television Programmes:

The Mighty Boosh - The Mighty Boosh is a British comedy troupe featuring comedians Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding. Developed from 3 stage shows and a 6-episode radio series, it has since spawned a total of 20 television episodes for BBC Three.

Being Human - Being Human is a British supernatural drama television series. It was created and written by Toby Whithouse for broadcast on BBC Three. The show blends elements of flatshare comedy and horror drama. It originally starred Lenora Crichlow as Annie Sawyer (a ghost), Russell Tovey as George Sands (a werewolf) and Aidan Turner as John Mitchell (a vampire).

The IT Crowd - The IT Crowd is a British sitcom by Channel 4, written by Graham Linehan, produced by Ash Atalla and starring Chris O'Dowd, Richard Ayoade, Katherine Parkinson and Matt Berry. 

The White Queen - The White Queen is a British television drama series in ten parts, based on Philippa Gregory's bestselling historical novel series The Cousins' War, (The White Queen, The Red Queen and The Kingmaker's Daughter). The first episode was broadcast on BBC One on 16 June 2013. It was broadcast in the United States on Starz on 9 August 2013.

The Borgias - The Borgias is a historical-fiction drama television series, created by Neil Jordan; it debuted in 2011 and ended in 2013. 

Five Magazines:

1883 Magazine - 1883 is a British magazine that specialises in celebrating the world of fashion, music, film & arts.

Elle Magazine -  This is a worldwide lifestyle magazine of French origin that focuses on fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. Elle is also the world's best selling fashion magazine. 

NME Magazine - The New Musical Express, popularly known by initialism NME, created by Theodore Smythson, is a music journalism publication in the United Kingdom, published weekly since March 1952. It started as a music newspaper, and gradually moved toward a magazine format during the 1980s, changing from newsprint in 1998. 

Vintage Life Magazine - This magazine specialises in the lifestyle culture of vintage eras. This is a British magazine.

Empire Magazine - Empire is a British film magazine published monthly by Bauer Consumer Media. From the first issue in July 1989, the magazine was edited by Barry McIlheney and published by Emap. Bauer purchased Emap Consumer Media in early 2008. It is the biggest selling film magazine in the United Kingdom.

Five Websites:

Pinterest - Pinterest is a pinboard-style photo-sharing website that allows users to create and manage theme-based image collections such as events, interests, and hobbies.

Rokit - Rokit is an online vintage shop which stocks many classic second hand designs. What is special about Rokit however is the fact that they wash their clothes before selling them which makes them really stand out.

Tate Art Gallery - The Tate website is all about art and it has many sections and pages for viewers to explore and learn about the art world without actually having to directly go to the gallery.

Not Another Bill - Not Another Bill is an monthly subscription service that aims to deliver a surprising present every month that is astonishingly not another bill. There is also an online shop in which you can purchase some of their past gifts.

Time Out London - For people who go to London a lot then this website is a god send. With all means of attractions available to be explored this really is a great website to see what attracts you.