![]() An aspiring, good-looking young actor, after getting a few noteworthy roles in indie films, TV shows, or ] under his or her belt, will be chosen by a studio to be the "next big thing" (and are often crowned by entertainment journalists as the "it girl" or "it boy") and will thus get a major headlining role. ![]() The Hollywood Hype Machine refers to the massive set-up that is in place to create said new stars, or new TV shows, books or movies. A related term in ProfessionalWrestling is referred to by fans as "pushed to the moon." Basically, when the people backstage take a particular shine to a new wrestler, they're hyped ("pushed" in wrestling slang) and promoted well beyond their current skill set (both wrestling ability and characterization and ability to cut promos, known as "mic work.") Some can catch up and become superstars, others sadly can't. Contrast StarMakingRole, BreakthroughHit. Also compare it to the "star system" employed by the studios during UsefulNotes/TheGoldenAgeOfHollywood, which this is effectively a modernized version of. MusicIsPolitics, OneHitWonder, ToughActToFollow. Compare CondemnedByHistory, HypeAversion, HypeBacklash, MusicIsPolitics. For every Creator/LeonardoDiCaprio who makes it to the top, there are countless young studs off of Creator/TheWB or Creator/TheCW who don't. Sometimes, even if they're successful, the actors may get overwhelmed and suffer public burn-outs, become their way to the theater. At worst, they will be in rehab, unemployment lines, and "Where Are They Now?" specials (] ]). At best, they will continue working in indie flicks, low-key studio pictures, and television, and may even be able to ]. ]? Well, the star will linger for a year or two before disappearing, as people wonder "what the hell ever happened to.?". Did they suddenly become less good-looking? No, they're just not worth pushing any more. Meanwhile, failed stars will suddenly drop off these lists. They'll make ''People'''s list of the 50 Most Beautiful People and, if they're female, the "Top 100 Hottest Women" list of any men's magazine. They'll show up to host ''Series/SaturdayNightLive''. Men's/women's interest magazines will be lining up to offer them ]. Tabloids will start following them around. Several new roles will be announced at once. They'll immediately appear in celebrity magazines and on entertainment programs and be touted as the Next Big Thing, and they'll give interviews in every medium possible. An aspiring, good-looking young actor, after getting a few noteworthy roles in indie films, TV shows, or ] under his or her belt, will be chosen by a studio to be the "next big thing" (and are often ordained by entertainment journalists as the "it girl" or "it boy") and will thus get a major headlining role. Having a long line of replacements always pays off, and you can never have too many major stars. This is especially handy when the fickle viewing audience turns on a big-name actor with star power, or RealLifeWritesThePlot and they do something scandalous. A new big star can sell a movie, and once they're proven a success, they can sell many ''other'' movies. Some of Hype Machine's homepage content is outdated.Īs it is supported by crowdfunding and online ads, this could soon become a defunct site.Ever since Hollywood has been in existence, it has tried to make new stars. With more than a decade behind it, Hype Machine offers visitors a substantial library of songs to try.Ĭons: The site looks like a blog from 2012. Pros: Hype Machine gives music enthusiasts access to new music and songs from the past that deserve an audience.Īll of the site's content can be accessed for free. Overall, Hype Machine warrants music fans' interest. Also, its search tool runs efficiently, and its easily seen tags quickly connect users to its expansive audio content.įor those who fall in love with the site's music-discovery spirit, Hype Machine also offers apps for iPhone and Android. While pop enthusiasts might be disappointed in the tunes Hype Machine posts, fans of indie, hip hop, EDM, classic country and other genres can find and rediscover favorites by browsing the site. Still, despite its worn appearance, Hype Machine offers value to music lovers. At this writing, it contains a concert listing from 2016. Hype Machine's homepage includes content that has not been updated in years. Most likely, the average Hype Machine user never spends a cent with the brand. The site only seeks money through that link and web ads, so users can easily discover new songs for free. In fact, it features a navigation bar with Support Us link. Overall Opinion: Founded in Brooklyn in 2005, Hype Machine looks dated. ![]()
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