Entertainment Trade Publications
Industry and company news, plus reviews, written by professional journalists for an audience of industry professionals.
Some industry news, product features and reviews written by professionals for a general audience.
Animation, VFX & Games Trade Publications
Technology features, profiles and interviews with practicing professionals, product features and reviews, written for animators, special effects and games artists.
Also known as investigative journalism; presents information that the subjects of the story might not want you to know. Can be controversial or present one or more sides of an argument.
Designed to make the viewer/reader feel good or get excited about something. Usually presents information without questioning framing and devoid of controversy or argument. May come directly from companies (as a press release or planted story) looking to get good publicity.
Also known as opinion pieces; represent the viewpoint of the writer.
The same as editorials, but for movies, TV shows and games. Contain a synopsis or summary of the item, and an opinion on it's entertainment value, artistic merit and/or relative position in the marketplace.