Greetings, We want to let you know that the new issue of Flow: A Critical Forum on Television and Media Culture is available at http://flowtv.org. This issue features columns from Ernest Mathijs, Tatma Leaver, Becky Lenz, Esteban del Rio, Jiwon Ahn, Shipa Davé, Peter Lehman and Susan Hunt. This issue's columns in brief: "Threat or Treat: Film, Television, and the Ritual of Halloween" by Ernest Mathijs (http://flowtv.org/?p=4486) A critical look at the cult of Halloween and its appropriation by the horror industry. "The Power of 'Chitchat : Global Talk Show, Beauty Chatter" by Jiwon Ahn (http://flowtv.org/?p=4481) A look at global femininity in the South Korean talk show Beauty Chatter. "Learning with Lily Allen: Copyright Criminals or Complexity and Confusion?" by Tama Leaver (http://flowtv.org/?p=4497) A discussion of the confusion surrounding anti-piracy policy and a look at why even pop stars can?t seem to figure it out. "Regulation is Boring" by Becky Lentz (http://flowtv.org/?p=4479) Regulation may be boring, but it is imperative to understand policy and regulation and the manner in which they will be shaping the 21st century media landscape. "Ethnic Rock Stars and Asian American Stereotypes: Will the real Ajay Bhatt stand up?" by Shilpa Davé (http://flowtv.org/?p=4474) A consideration of the implications of Intel's "Rock Stars" ad campaign. "Tall, Dark, and America: Latino Authenticity and Appropriation in General Market Television" by Esteban del Río (http://flowtv.org/?p=4484) A discussion of the tensions between authenticity and appropriation in contemporary representations of Latinos in U.S. television. "Hung in America" by Peter Lehman and Susan Hunt (http://flowtv.org/?p=4499) Despite this strong affirmation of the well-hung body guy, Hung lays down the basis of a serious critique, one that at the conclusion of the first season may be a lost opportunity. Interested in supporting Flow? Click HERE (http://flowtv.org/?page_id=2143). FlowTV is now on Twitter! Follow Flow's Twitter page at: http://twitter.com/flowtv FlowTV is also on Facebook! Get updates on your news feed by becoming a fan: www.facebook.com/FlowTV We look forward to your visit and encourage your comments. Best wishes, Flow Editorial Staff ---- Learn to speak like a film/TV professor! Listen to the ScreenLex podcast: http://www.screenlex.org