THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2013
TELEVISION
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20TH CENTURY FOX TELEVISION
'Sleepy Hollow' picks up fast second season
KAITLYN HILGERS
khilgers@kansan.com
I hate waiting. So, when I finally get into a new television show, waiting to find out if it is going to be renewed is the worst. Luckily, for fans of "Sleepy Hollow" there was hardly a wait. After just three episodes, the show was picked up for a second season.
The quick decision was backed by the numbers, after the show premiered to 10.1 million viewers. After its encore, post-three-day playback on DVR and VOD and streaming, the show captured an audience of 22 million. By episode three, the show managed to retain 97 percent of that audience, which is pretty huge for a Fox drama. In fact, this is the most successful fall drama premiere the network has had since "24", which premiered all the way back in 2001. Also, with
Fox's track record, it is strange to see them not cancel a show that viewers get attached to.
the fable-based concept behind the show has hooked audiences. Although this concept has been played with over and over again and the show has little to do with the original short fable, these factors have worked favorably for "Sleepy Hollow." When going into something with very low expectations, more often than not, audiences are pleasantly surprised, and generally start to enjoy it. Therefore, when audiences tuned in for that first episode, they were probably expecting something forgettable. Instead, the show exceeded their expectations enough for them to decide it's worth a weekly tune in.
Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman. Similar to that of "Once Upon a Time," it is a genre show, but doesn't limit itself strictly to fantasy. And perhaps more similar to "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," the creators of "Sleepy Hollow" are not afraid to embrace the craziness bound to arise not only with the characters and plot lines but also with the monsters and demons, which allows audiences to take it more seriously because they know that the creators are just as clued in as they are.
The story that has captivated the audiences seems simple enough: a modern-retelling of the story of
If you haven't checked out "Sleepy Hollow," try and catch it on Monday night at 8 p.m. Just remember, don't have the highest of expectations and it might be a pleasant surprise. Happy watching!
Edited by Casey Hutchins
FILM
'Gravity' holds atop box office for 3rd week
NEW YORK — Star power and Oscar aspirations are reigning at the box office, where the space adventure "Gravity" and the Somali pirate docu drama "Captain Phillips" are holding off all comers.
With $31 million over the weekend according to studio estimates Sunday, "Gravity" topped the box office for the third straight week, cementing its status as the juggernaut of the fall movie-going season. It also took in another $33.5 million overseas.
The 3-D Warner Bros. movie, staring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney, has now made more
than $170 million in three weeks. The film's groundbreaking visuals have been particularly popular on IMAX screens, where it made an "Avatar" -like $7.4 million on the weekend.
"Captain Phillips," starring Tom Hanks and directed by Paul Greengrass, also held in second place, taking in $17.3 million in its second week. The Sony film slid only 33 percent from its debut last weekend of $25.7 million.
The two movies and their veteran stars were able to keep three new wide releases at bay: the horror remake "Carrie" ($17 million for Sony and MGM), the Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger action flick "Escape Plan"
($9.8 million for Lionsgate), and the WikiLeaks drama "The Fifth Estate."
NOT JUST A COOKIE
Study says Oreos could be as addictive as hard drugs
“It's a very strong lineup that is not budging,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for box-office tracker Rentrak, who noted the primary family choice. “Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2," is also holding steady with $10.1 million in its fourth week.
In a limited release of just 19 theaters, Steve McQueen's high-anticipated slavery epic "12 Years a Slave," opened with $960,000. The exceptionally high theater average of $50,000 suggested considerable audience eagerness for the already much-lauded film.
Associated Press
CALEB SISK
csisk@kansan.com
America has long been identified by the rest of the world as an obese country. Our society is one in which chips, cookies and other junk food reign supreme. Due to an abundance of energy and metabolism, the average college student often disregards this reality.
active bodies.
However, a recent study done at Connecticut College may lend some perspective to how these foods are affecting even the most
The study, done by the psychology department, focused on the addictiveness of different variables when administered to lab rats. One of the variables administered was Oreo cookies. The others were hard drugs, such as morphine and cocaine.
The study found that the rats reacted in the same way to the cookies as they did to the drugs, meaning that Oreos have the potential to be as addictive as drugs.
Jamie Honahan, the student
leader of the study, was quoted on the Connecticut College website as saying that, "Even though we associate significant health hazards in taking drugs like cocaine and morphine, high-fat/high-sugar foods may present even more of a danger because of their accessibility and affordability."
The Kansas took to the streets to find out what students at the University thought about this study. This is what they had to say.
-Edited by Paige Lytle
MAN ON THE STREET
"I personally like Oreos quite a bit, so to think that they are as addictive as hard drugs is a little scary."
CHIP KUEFFER sophomore
"I find it hard to believe that we react to these in the same way."
CLAIRE CAPPS junior
"I'm blown away. This really makes you wonder what you're putting into your body and how it affects you."
CLARISSA BATES junior
"I believe you can get addicted to just about anything, so I don't find this very surprising."
CHASE HARTNER junior
"This concerns me because it seems like they're putting something in Oreos to get us addicted."
ERICA CHALTAS freshman
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