Multimedia Stardom in Hong Kong

Image, Performance and Identity

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Ethnic Studies, Entertainment, Performing Arts
Cover of the book Multimedia Stardom in Hong Kong by Leung Wing-Fai, Taylor and Francis
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Author: Leung Wing-Fai ISBN: 9781134625123
Publisher: Taylor and Francis Publication: November 27, 2014
Imprint: Routledge Language: English
Author: Leung Wing-Fai
ISBN: 9781134625123
Publisher: Taylor and Francis
Publication: November 27, 2014
Imprint: Routledge
Language: English

This book details original research into the practices and discourse of multimedia stardom alongside changing social and cultural landscapes in Hong Kong since 1980. It examines the cultural and sociological significance of stardom in the region, and the conditions which gave rise to such famous stars as Jackie Chan. This book elaborates the distinction between multimedia stardom and celebrity, asserting that in Hong Kong stardom has been central in the production and consumption of local media, while demonstrating the importance of multimedia stardom as part of the ‘cultural Chinese’ mediascape and transnational popular culture from both historical and contemporary contexts.

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This book details original research into the practices and discourse of multimedia stardom alongside changing social and cultural landscapes in Hong Kong since 1980. It examines the cultural and sociological significance of stardom in the region, and the conditions which gave rise to such famous stars as Jackie Chan. This book elaborates the distinction between multimedia stardom and celebrity, asserting that in Hong Kong stardom has been central in the production and consumption of local media, while demonstrating the importance of multimedia stardom as part of the ‘cultural Chinese’ mediascape and transnational popular culture from both historical and contemporary contexts.

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