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The TV Set poster
C
Average
MASTER SCORE 51.9 / 100
2006·Comedy / Drama·1h 28m

THE TV SET

“A place where dreams are cancelled.”

As a writer named Mike struggles to shepherd his semi-autobiographical sitcom into development, his vision is slowly eroded by a domineering network executive named Lenny who favors trashy reality programming. The irony, of course, is that every crass suggestion Lenny makes improves the show's response from test audiences and brings the show a step closer to getting on the air.

Above the Line
Jake Kasdan·DirectorJake Kasdan·WriterUta Briesewitz·Director of PhotographyMichael Andrews·Original Music ComposerTara Timpone·Editor
Cast
David Duchovny·Mike KleinSigourney Weaver·LennyIoan Gruffudd·Richard McCallisterJudy Greer·AliceFran Kranz·Zach HarperLindsay Sloane·Laurel SimonJustine Bateman·Natalie KleinLucy Davis·Chloe McCallisterWillie Garson·BrianM.C. Gainey·Hutch
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 2
Jake Kasdan·DirectorKristine Peterson·Second Second Assistant Director
Writing· 1
Jake Kasdan·Writer
Camera· 1
Uta Briesewitz·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Tara Timpone·EditorJulia A.G. Storm·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 13
Michael Andrews·Original Music ComposerManish Raval·Music SupervisorBrad Sherman·Sound Re-Recording MixerTom Wolfe·Music SupervisorSteve Pederson·Sound Re-Recording MixerRobert Grieve·Sound DesignerLaverne Dewberry·ADR RecordistStefan Fraticelli·Foley ArtistManish Raval·Music EditorAndy Malcolm·Foley ArtistJoel Shryack·Supervising Sound EditorGoro Koyama·Foley ArtistEd Novick·Production Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 5
Lauren E. Polizzi·Art DirectionDebra McGuire·Costume DesignJefferson Sage·Production DesignDavid Buckley·Costume SupervisorMichael A. Russell·Key Costumer
Production· 6
Jake Kasdan·ProducerLawrence Kasdan·Executive ProducerAaron Ryder·ProducerJudd Apatow·Executive ProducerDebbie Merritt·Assistant Production CoordinatorBen Ormand·Production Supervisor
By the Numbers
51.9
OF 100
Master Score
6.5
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$265K
ROI -87%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The TV Set's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#808080
#FFD700
#00BFFF
Mood
Observational, Dramatic
Composition
Split
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a split composition. The top section shows three individuals against a blurred background of people and buildings, resembling a street scene”

dramacomedy
Key Elements
HeadphonesTelevision Test Pattern Bars
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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