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3) The History and
Business of Popular Entertainment:
The history of pop culture music and film, including the evolution of business structures, unions, and the effects of the internet and digital technology.
Topics covered include:
- 1920 - Present: culture, styles of music
- Pop-formula bands, videos
- USA, Canada, Britain and world trends
- Tape/digital revolution, politics in music
- Niche markets and underground scenes
- The Hollywood studio system
- The impact of television and the internet
- Hollywood today
- Canadian film history and film identity
- Canada's "Hollywood North"
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