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| title =entertainment - Definitions from Dictionary.com | work = | publisher =Lexico Publishing Group, LLC. | date =2007 | url =http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/entertainment | accessdate = 2007-11-30 }} [Site] Yahoo! Entertainment The playing of sports and reading of literature are usually included in entertainment, but these are often called recreation, because they involve some active participation beyond mere leisure [News] What Home Entertainment Technology Will Win? The industry that provides entertainment is called the entertainment industry. [Image]
Examples of entertainmentAnimation[[Image:Wikitanface.png|thumb|right|Wikipe-tan sailor fuku is a character in Japanese animation.]]Animation provides moving images that are generated by an artist, in contrast to the live action normally used in motion pictures. It is typically accompanied by a sound track consisting of recordings of live actors. Animation is often used in computer-based forms of entertainment. [Video] bakugan battle brawlers Cartoons are a comedic form of animation.{{cite web [Auction] 2009 Hawaii Entertainment Book / 2009 card included
CinemaCinema provides moving pictures as an art form. Cinema may also be called films or movies.{{cite web| title =cinema- Definitions from Dictionary.com |last=Harper |first=Douglas gfg | work =rOnline Etymology Dictionary fd fdf | publisher =Lexico Publishing Group, LLC. | date =2001 | url =http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cartoon fdgfg | accessdate = 2007-11-30 }}A film produces an illusion of motion by presenting a series of individual image frames in rapid succession. Films are produced by a crew that handle the cameras, sets and lighting. The cast consists of actors who appear in front of the camera and follow a script. After the film has been shot, it is edited then distributed to theaters or television studios for viewing. [Post] New: Colors! Lite (entertainment)
TheatreTheatre encompasses live performance such as plays, musicals, farces, monologues and pantomimes.CircusCircus acts include acrobats, clowns, trained animals, trapeze acts, hula hoopers, tightrope walkers, jugglers, unicyclists and other stunt-oriented artists.{{cite web| last =Hoh | first= Lavahn G. | title =The Circus in America: 1793–1940 | work =The Institute for Advanced Technology in the Humanities | publisher =University of Virginia | date =2004 | url =http://www.circusinamerica.org/public/ | accessdate = 2007-11-30 }} circuses are a great place for families :) [Site] E! Online
ComedyComedy provides laughter and amusement. The audience is taken by surprise, by the parody or satire of an unexpected effect or an opposite expectations of their cultural beliefs. Slapstick film, one-liner joke, observational humor are forms of comedy which have developed since the early days of jesters and traveling minstrels.{{cite web| title =comedy | work =From: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | publisher =HighBeam Research, Inc. | date =2007 | url =http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-comedy.html | accessdate = 2007-11-30 }} ComicsComics comprise of text and drawings which convey an entertaining narrative.{{cite web| title =comic strip comic strip | work = Britannica Online Encyclopedia | publisher =Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. | date =2007 | url =http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9106123/comic-strip | accessdate = 2007-11-30 }}Several famous comics revolve around super heroes such as [[Superman]], [[Batman]]. [[Marvel Comics]] and [[DC Comics]] are two publishers of comic books. [[Manga]] is the [[Japanese language|Japanese]] word for [[Comics|comic]] and print [[cartoon]]s. [News] 1C Company Acquires Avalon Style Entertainment Caricature is a graphical entertainment. The purpose may vary from merely putting smile on the viewers face, to raising social awareness, to highlighting the moral vices of a person being caricaturised. [Image]
DanceDance refers to movement of the body, usually rhythmic and to music, used as a form of expression, social interaction or presented in a spiritual or performance setting. Dance includes ballet, cancan, charleston, Highland fling, folk dance, sun dance, modern dance, polka and many more.{{cite web| title =Encyclopedia: Dance — Infoplease.com | work = | publisher =Pearson Education, publishing as Infoplease | date =2000–2007 | url =http://www.infoplease.com/encyclopedia/1dan.html | accessdate = 2007-11-30 }} [Video] morra bailando 2
ReadingReading comprises the interpretation of written symbols.{{cite web| title =reading - Encyclopedia.com | publisher =HighBeam Research, Inc | date =2007 | url =http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1E1-reading.html | accessdate = 2007-11-30 }}An author, poet or playwright sets out a composition for publication to provide education or diversion for the reader. The format includes paperback or hard cover books, magazines, periodicals, puzzle books, crossword magazines and coloring books. [[Fantasy]], [[Horror fiction|horror]], [[Science Fiction|science fiction]] and [[mystery]] are forms of reading entertainment. [Auction] Sony PSP Handheld Gaming System Entertainment Pack
GamesGames provides relaxation and diversion usually following a rule set. Games may be played by one person for their own entertainment, or by a group games. Games may be played for achievement or monetary benefit such as gambling or bingo. Racing, chess or checkers may develop physical or mental prowess. Games may be geared for children, or may be played outdoors such as lawn bowling. Equipment may be necessary to play the game such as a deck of cards for card games, or a board and markers for board games such as Monopoly, or backgammon.{{cite web| title =Games - MSN Encarta | publisher =Microsoft | date =2007 | url =http://encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761565850/Games.html | accessdate = 2007-11-30 }}A few may be [[ball games]], [[Blind man's bluff]], [[board games]], [[card games]], [[children's games]], [[Croquet]], [[Frisbee]], [[Hide and seek]], [[Number games]], [[Paintball]], and [[Video games]] to name a few. [Post] Sony Patents Ultrasonic Controller
MusicMusic is an art form combining rhythm, melody, harmony and/or vocals for entertainment, ceremonial or religious purposes.{{cite web| title =music - definition of music by the Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus and Encyclopedia | publisher =Farlex, Inc. | date =2007 | url =http://www.thefreedictionary.com/music | accessdate = 2007-11-30 }} [Book] Branded Entertainment: Product Placement & Brand Strategy in the Entertainment Business Kogan Page
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