Vocabulary set 1

n. the people who watch or listen to a television or radio programme.

Example: The audience was a mix of adults and children. They all loved the theatre performance.

n. a place at a theatre, cinema, etc. where tickets are bought or reserved.

Example: There were no tickets at the box office for the new Star Wars film.

v. transmit (a programme or some information) by radio or television.

Example: Every day, many new programmes are broadcast on television.

n. the actors taking part in a play, film, or other production.

Example: Jen was excited to be part of the cast for the new movie.

n. a frequency over which a television station or television network is distributed.

Example: The BBC broadcasts over different channels in the UK.

n.  a display of the film's title and the names of people involved in making a film.

Example: Credits usually feature at the end of a film or TV show.

n. a person who tells actors in a movie or play how to play their parts.

Example: Steven Spielberg is one of the most successful cinema directors.

n. be completely unsuccessful; fail totally (informal).

Example: Everyone hated the last dinosaur movie – it was a complete flop!

adj. any programme you download or watch that is not being shown as live TV, including catch up TV. 

Example: Remember, if you miss the TV show tonight on Channel 3, you can record it and watch it on demand afterwards.

n.  the person responsible for finding and launching a project, arranging the film's financing, hiring screenwriters..

Example: J.K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter books and was also the producer of the last two films.

n. also called television show, is a segment of content intended for broadcast on television. 

Example: Dragon’s Den is my favourite TV programme.

n. a television programme in which ordinary people are continuously filmed, designed to be entertaining rather than informative.

Example: MasterChef is a popular reality show.

v. when a new movie is entered into the theater distribution system for public viewing.

Example: When will the new film by Peter Jackson be released?

n. the script of a film, including acting instructions and scene directions.

Example: The movie’s screenplay was difficult to learn for the actors.

n. a television series in which the same characters are involved in amusing situations in each show.

Example: My favourite sitcom is The Big Bang Theory – it makes me laugh so much.

n. someone who watches a particular TV broadcast or series of broadcasts.

Example: Viewers usually watch TV shows from their homes.

n. a connected set of television program episodes that run under the same title, possibly over many seasons.

Example: Game of Thrones is a series adapted from novels.