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The article examines how increased gun violence in the U.S. has impacted the film, television, and videogame industries. Particular attention is given to the increased attention on the issue following the December 2012 school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. According to the authors, the film and television industries are unlikely to change their portrayal of violence due to the financial success of action movies and television series featuring violence.

The article discusses outlook for the U.S. television (TV) broadcasting industry. Topics explored include the impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on TV production and broadcasting, the increasing transition of TV programs to online streaming, and the business performance of TV network Home Box Office (HBO) and content platform Netflix.

The authors comments on several issues pertaining to the U.S. entertainment industry, as of September 2021. Topics covered include the lack of Emmy Awards nominations for the songs in television series "Girls5eva," actor Lee Pace of television series "Halt and Catch Fire" and the 20th anniversary of reality game series "Amazing Race."

The article presents the schedule of notable television shows in the U.S. These include the "Vice Principals," starring Danny McBride and Walton Goggins which will premiere on July 17, 2016 on Home Hox Office (HBO), the 87th Annual Major League Baseball All-Star Game" on July 12, 2016 on Fox and "The A Word" on July 13, 2016 on Sundance TV.

The article presents a brief interview with actor and civil servant Kal Penn in which he discusses his role as a consultant in addition to the main actor on the television (TV) program "Designated Survivor," and his work in both he White House and the Eisenhower Executive Office in Washington, D.C.