Abstract
Multinational media conglomerates are demonstrating a powerful interest in the problem of place. Time-Warner, Viacom, Seagram's Universal Studios and Sony are commissioning, designing and financing massive urban, suburban and tourist developments. This article explores the international 'location-based entertainment' boom, looks at its reasons and rationales, and evaluates the impact of new ways of bringing media content into collective spaces as a part of the intensified privatization of public space.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 435-459 |
Number of pages | 25 |
Journal | European Journal of Communication |
Volume | 14 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Conglomerate media
- Location-based entertainment
- Public space
- Shopping malls
- Theme parks
- Urban redevelopment
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Communication
- Language and Linguistics