Wednesday, September 16, 2009

Programming note. How will Hollywood survive? Find out in 'Hollywood or bust'

You're reading it here first. The most interesting hour of television today would be Our World: Hollywood or Bust that BBC World News (DStv 400) has added to the schedule for this evening.

Going to the movies was a popular source of entertainment during previous economic recessions. But today the market faces stiff competition from DVD and video sales, as well as downloads over the internet.

How does a film make its mark during a recession and economic downturns? This BBC doccie with David Willis talks to people in the industry to find out whether Hollywood is recession-proof - or actually deep in debt.

Also look out for Sumner Redstone, the head of Viacom who will be talking candidly about studio strategies when Hollywood struggles.

TONIGHT, BBC World News, 16 September, 21:30
Thursday, 17 September 14:30
Friday, 18 September, 17:30
Saturday, 19 September 12:30
Monday, 21 September 04:30