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Social media is all over our televisions these days, whether it’s a simple hashtag or viral video advert. TV is becoming ever more integrated with social media and this is particularly evident with Twitter, with the use of hashtags in adverts and primetime shows. But what are the most popular shows? When are they tweeted … >
Looking back to its roots, the cinematic world took birth in the 1890s where films were seen mostly via storefront spaces and travelling exhibitors. A film at that time would last under a minute which would usually be presented as a single scene, authentic or staged. With technological advancements and experiences gained throughout the makings … >
MTV’s hit US romantic comedy series Faking It launches in the UK this week and MTV are to celebrating the launch by offering the chance to win a £1,000 holiday! The show is about two best friends who love each other – in slightly different ways. After numerous failed attempts to become popular, the girls … >
The Doctor’s not the only time traveller this summer – IKEA teamed up with world-renowned hypnotist Justin Tranz to give young couples a sneak peak into the future last month. Now Tranz – who has notched up over 6,000 stage shows in Las Vegas – continues The Time Travel Experiment and invites a second couple … >
Think it’s too early to start planning Christmas presents? Let it go! The Works have a brilliant range of Disney’s Frozen products on sale and we’ve got Frozen 2015 calendars to give away to five of our Twitter followers! For a chance to win, just follow @CultBoxTV and @TheWorksStores on Twitter then tweet the following text: … >
TV ads from the films are an intriguing insight into marketing trends and cultural dominion. We’ve been swamped with ’80s film references in recent years, showing how the demographic who grew up in that decade are now the primary consumer target of clever marketing men. BT, Phones4U, Currys and Vodafone have all dabbled in ’80s … >
Top Gear’s most talked about presenter has been attributed to yet another discerning quote – although at least this time he didn’t actually say it. “Didier Drogba’s just a big loveable lump. Graham Norton seemed to get inside him last night” was included in Ladbrokes’ new ‘Did they really say that?’ quiz where visitors were … >
Who are the men who set the trends? Football and rock stars as well as some of the trendiest male movie characters to hit the screen. From the 1940s up to the present, a few movie-icons really stand out. The following five are amongst the best-dressed men in the movies… Steve McQueen in The … >
Sure, there are advantages of living at home. You save a fortune on rent, the fridge magically restocks itself, you can watch Strictly and pretend it’s only because your parents like it… But then there are those shudder-inducing moments when you remember who’s the boss around here. Moments like these: At home with your parents … >
Nearing 70, Danish director Gabriel Axel decided to think big and directed one of the greatest European movies ever made, winning the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Set in a remote 19th Danish century village, Babette’s Feast stars Stéphane Audran in the title role as French refugee Babette Hersant, taken in by two … >