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The article explores the international media coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine that began in February 2022. Topics discussed include the principle of neutrality caught in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the deployment of media blockages or bans by Russia and Western states, the conflict over the narrative through a controlled media, and the stories circulating about a small group of Ukrainian border guards standing their ground against Russia's missile cruiser.

The article analyzes the television series "Mr Inbetween" directed by Nash Edgerton, presents a world in which violent actions have far-reaching consequences. It illustrates the role of the moralisation gap plays in interpersonal conflict, the difficulty of living within competing value systems and the limitations of empathy.

An introduction is presented in which the guest editors discuss the theme of the issue, citizen journalism playing a key role in historic change than the recordings that sparked the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests.

The article offers information on navigating technology in the time of COVID-19 pandemic. Topics include reports that the global community has suddenly found itself faced with a common enemy stealthily moving towards it or already hiding in its midst; and examines that modern technology thereby makes it possible to adapt to an encroaching existential threat.

A review of the DVD release of the motion picture "Waltz With Bashir," starring Ron Ben-Yidhai and Ronny Dayag and directed by Ari Folman.

The article offers information about the 2009 Idiot's Box Awards called the "Battled Between the Sexes" edition in Australia. Rushing to the Scene of the Accident Award refers to crews armed with cameras and microphones who fight each other to get the best stories. She was Asking for It Award explores the debate on sexual activities of footballers and female football fans. Are You Hitting on Me? Award entails the relation of sex and violence which threaten to act as a lubricant in relationship.

The article discusses the fame and media-related issues faced by the late African-American musician Michael Jackson. It cites that Jackson faced several controversies including his skin color, gender, child molestation, and even his death. It notes that Jackson was addicted to fame, spending, drugs, and makeover which can be seen as he tried to reinvent himself at his music videos. Jackson's musical releases and music videos such as "Thriller" and "Billie Jean" are also mentioned.

The article cites some television programs that demonstrate various issues around the world. "Skins" shows the recklessness and irresponsibleness of parents. "Underbelly" focuses on teenagers' attention seeking behavior that leads them to engage in crimes. "Mad Men" presents individual's defence of identity as mere presentation or performance.

The article reviews the television program "Dexter," starring Michael C. Hall, Julie Benz and Jaime Murray.

A review of the DVD release of the motion picture "Blade Runner: The Final Cut," starring Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer and Sean Young, directed by Ridley Scott is presented.

Information about the 2007 Idiot's Box Awards in Australia is presented. The Human Stain Award was given to Anna Nicole Smith for her "The Anna Nicole Show" which resulted in an unexpected reversal of sexual roles. The Be My Guest Award belongs to Paris Hilton due to her imprisonment and her private home video. Both Smith and Hilton were named for the Mind Over Matter Award.

The article presents the author's views on the depiction of real life murders by mass media with particular reference to mass murder of students by Virginia Tech University student Seung-Hui Cho in 2007. It is viewed that media organizations framed Cho for murder by depicting his mental illness as the embodiment of evil. It is stated that Cho's actions showed that generalized moral outrage gets displaced onto society at large.

The article focuses on the availability of high technologies related to the entertainment industry. The author relates that the digital era has simultaneously created two manipulative environments which includes the private and the public. The availability of iPod and YouTube provides entertainment to consumers. iPods and YouTube share one thing in common and it is their media aesthetic coincides with an experience of user interfaces.

The article comments on several notable people in the entertainment industry. According to the author, Oprah could win the "truth hurts" award for pretending to be a spiritual leader for the new millennium. He added that James Frey could be awarded with the "international fallacy" award for making up stories. Lastly, he believes that Heather Mills McCartney could be presented with the "can't buy me love" awarded.

The article reviews the television program "Rescue Me," starring Dennis Leary, Andrea Roth, and Calie Thorne.

The article focuses on the involvement of media in the Corby v. Korp court case. The case was being tried in Indonesia and fell within the legal jurisdiction of the sovereign nation. Corby and Korp became brand names in popular culture and the mere mention of their names now resembles brand recognition or product placement via stated attributes and communications. The Corby case set a new precedent for lowering the bar. The Australian government could only sit on its hands as the rest of Australia raised its voice on air.

This article focuses on the commercial approach of television stations towards news broadcasting of natural disasters. The commercial approach to disaster news helped to map out a narrative arc with threadbare characterizations, beginning with spectacular images of natural disaster and ending in human intervention and salvation. The tsunami paparazzi effect has essentially rendered the disaster a tourist attraction, and one was primarily moved when it effectively involved tourists like oneself. It is fortunate, then, that the tsunami has officially become a tourist attraction, and part of the feedback loop that incorporates the higher principle of supply and demand.

Highlights the 2004 Idiot’s Box Awards. Film adaptation of Tony Kushner's "Angels in America"; Critique of the television programs "The Apprentice," "The Footy Show," and "Through My Eyes".

The article discusses about the war on terror. According to Amnesty International, the war on terror has been bankrupt of vision and bereft of principle. Perhaps that is why commercial television signed up as an honorary member of the coalition of the willing. Television has, of course, helped to lead the war on terror. Indeed, the best place for deploying such an oxymoron appears to be the idiot box. According to Deputy Sheriff John Howard, embedding of the media has been an interesting innovation and is an inevitable consequence of the evolution of immediate, instantaneous mass communications.

Reviews the television program "The Wire," created by David Simon.

Discusses the significance of the candidacy of actor Arnold Schwarzenegger as California's governor. Fusion of politics and entertainment; Schwarzenegger's attempt to shock and awe television audiences by announcing his candidacy in a late night television show; Speculations on Schwarzenegger's entry into politics.

The article focuses on the 25th Australian television awards, focusing on different television programs of the year 2003. Television series "Australian Idol" was a reminder that everyone wants to be a pop star. The international phenomenon was essentially a public audition to see how manufactured, conventional and disposable the audience wanted their idols to be. "The Office" was the best new show on TV. Ostensibly a mockumentary, it generated big belly laughs and spine tingling chills in equal measure. It primarily revolved around a socially inept boss who somehow imagined himself to be a chilled out entertainer.

Reports on the decline of the ratings of the television program "Buffy the Vampire Slayer." Criticism on the plot of the program; Analysis of the role of Buffy Summers; Overview of the plot.

Discusses the role adopted by media in reporting Iraq war 2003 between the U.S. and Iraq. Assertion that the 'objective' and 'independent' journalists signed themselves to powers supporting the war; Sacrifice of basic tenets of journalistic ideals by mediapersons in favor of market driven principles and national interests; Discussion of the treatment meted out to Arabic news channel Al-Jazeera.

Discusses contemporary culture in the television program 'The Sopranos.' Mediation of the conflicts and contradictions going under the heading of the postmodern condition; Ways in which the program brings into focus the nature and extent of the postmodern condition; Show's identification and reflection upon itself as a narrative; Reference to history in the show.

Features the television program 'The West Wing,' starring Martin Sheen. Nature or extent of the reach of the U.S. within the Middle East; Episode of the television program aired during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks; Significance of the television program in a Republican administration.

A review of the DVD release of the motion picture "The World," starring Tao Zhao, Taisheng Chen and Zhong-wei Jiang is presented.

The article reviews the DVD format of the television series "Love My Way," directed by Shirley Barrett and starring Claudia Karvan, Asher Keddie and Brendan Cowell.

The article reviews the DVD format of the film "Sin City," directed by Robert Rodriguez and Frank Miller and starring Bruce Willis, Mickey Rourke and Clive Owen.

Reviews the motion picture "Schindler's List," directed by Steven Spielberg starring Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes, Caroline Goodall, Jonathan Sagall and Malgoscha Gebel.

Focuses on the videogame 'Vice City.' Possible comparison of video games with motion pictures; Depiction of sex and violence in the video game; Prevalence of game and play metaphors across cultural theory.

Reviews several motion pictures. 'Mullet,' directed and written by David Caesar and starred by Mendelsohn and Susie Porter; 'Chopper,' written and directed by Andrew Dominik and starred by Eric Bana and Simon Lyndon; 'The Bank,' written and directed by Robert Conolly and starred by Davidm Wenham, Anthony Lapaglia and Sibylla Bud.

The article reviews the DVD format of the film "Batman Begins," directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Christian Bale, Michael Caine and Katie Holmes.

The article reviews the DVD format of the film "Kung Fu Hustle," directed by Stephen Chow, Wah Yuen and Qiu Yuen.

The article reviews the DVD format of the film "War of the Worlds," directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Cruise, Justin Chatwin and Dakota Fanning.

This article reviews the motion picture "HEAD-ON," directed by Faith Akin and starring Sibel Kekilli and Catrin Striebeck.

This article reviews the motion picture "2046," directed by Wong Kar-Wai and starring Tony Leung and Chiu Wai.

This article reviews the motion picture "DEADWOOD: THE FIRST COMPLETE SEASON," directed by Walter Hill and starring Timothy Olyphant and Molly Parker.

Reviews the film "Japanese Story," on DVD format, directed by Sue Brooks.

Reviews the film "Whale Rider," on DVD format, directed by Niki Caro.

Reviews the film "Kill Bill--Volumes 1 and 2," on DVD format, directed by Quentin Tarantino.

Reviews the film "Princess Mononoke," with voices by Claire Danes, Minnie Driver, Gillian Anderson, Billy Crudup, Billy Bob Thornton, and Jada Pinkett Smith

Reviews the motion picture "The Passion of the Christ," directed by Mel Gibson starring James Caviezel, Maia Morgenstern, Monica Bellucci, Hristo Jivkov, Hristo Shopov, Rosalinda Celentano, Francesco Cabras and Claudia Gerini.