The Fabulous Picture Show
| The Fabulous Picture Show | |
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| Presented by | Amanda Palmer |
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| Production location | London |
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| Network | Al Jazeera English |
| Release | November 2006 – 2011 |
The Fabulous Picture Show is a television series on Al Jazeera English dedicated to international films. It is presented by Al Jazeera entertainment editor Amanda Palmer. The show features reports and interviews with filmmakers and actors, with a focus on independent and international cinema. It also covers international film festivals around the world. FPS is presented from Everyman Cinema in London, where the featured guest has a dialogue with Palmer and answers questions from the audience after a screening of his/her film.[1]
Palmer joined the yet-to-be-launched Al Jazeera English in 2005 to lead the channel's entertainment programming.[2] She created two programs for the network: 48, focusing on travel and culture, and The Fabulous Picture Show.[3] FPS launched in November 2006 alongside Al Jazeera English.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "About The Fabulous Picture Show". Al Jazeera English. Archived from the original on 2011-12-15. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ^ Stensgaard, Anne-Birte (2005-12-15). "Al Jazeera International announces Amanda Palmer as presenter". AMEinfo.com. Retrieved 2011-12-16.
- ^ "Biography: Amanda Palmer". Al Jazeera English. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2011-12-16.