https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf en-us 2022-11-04 12:59:28 UTC 2022-11-11 12:57:04 UTC hello@padlet.com 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2373580014 2022-11-07 17:59:58 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2373580014 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2373586864 This Hello Magazine (H-M) 'biography' on Brand is presented on the 'H-M profile's' website section. The profile utilises direct quotes from Brand to illustrate his childhood and early life. The profile first depicts the struggles that Brand endured within his early life through the absence of his farther and the medical issues of his mother. Through this depiction the article later links these parental issues into Brand' struggling mental and physical health (depression/bulimia), and his expulsion (due to substance use) from a 'prestigious' theatre 'Italia Conti' school. This depiction of Brand's childhood plays into Brand's persona as an underdog. The documentation of these experiences coincided with the fact that Brand was accepted into a 'prestigious theatre school' provides a contextual understanding that despite all the adversity Brand had experienced, he still possessed a level of talent. It also presents his childhood an unorthodox route to being classed as a media celebrity.]]> 2022-11-07 18:04:10 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2373586864 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2374856481 This article depicts Brand's early recognition within the British comedy media and culture as he made a name for himself preforming in multiple British comedy circuits and shows. The article presents his Persona as one who has received enormous praise within comedy media stating that Brand is a 'award-winning comedian' who is best known for his 'impeccable wit and his controversial, satirical take on celebrities, politicians, sex and drugs'. The article also notes that Brand often incorporates controversial antics that he has experienced within his life into his stand up. ]]> 2022-11-08 11:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2374856481 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2374944245 Shame was Brand's first notable comedy routine that was toured around the Uk and also shown on TV broadcasts. The content of the routine covered various different aspects of Brand's early life and career as he recounts several stories relating to his sex life and drug addiction. Through the routine Brand's image is presented through his excentric personality and direct honesty helping to both downplay his past transgressions and to confess about them to his audience thus positively impacting his image within media and social discourses ]]> 2022-11-08 12:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2374944245 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2374959102 This article mirrors information provided in the H-M profile whilst also interlinking Brand's childhood issues into the his controversies throughout his media career.]]> 2022-11-08 13:10:31 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2374959102 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2374964011 This source depicts both the controversial nature of Brands star identity whilst also paying homage to his talent within the context of comedy. This represents a key component of Brand's image as his critically acclaimed comedy stand up routines are an essential part of his rise to fame and how he utilised the controversies produced through his behaviour within a commercial context.]]> 2022-11-08 13:13:50 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2374964011 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2374975112 This article reviews the show 'Better Now' which Brand toured on the Edinburgh Comedy Festival circuit. The content of the routine covered Brand's Heroin addiction. The routine itself represents a key part of Brand's persona and how he uses honesty about events within his own life to curate an image of authenticity. This was a perfect choice of act when considering the wider contextual details of Brand's career in 2004. After being fired by MTV for dressing as Osama Bin Laden on 12th of September 2001, Brand needed to curate a routine that would indirectly address this controversy within a light hearted manner whilst also making it clear within a public sphere that he was addicted to substances such as heroin.]]> 2022-11-08 13:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2374975112 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375004409 The second chapter in this source named 'Stand Up Comedy'  analyses the 'signature practices' that Brand has adopted within various stand up acts throughout his career ranging from 2004 to 2013. The chapter notes that 'signature practices' adopted within Brand's comedy have a correlation with Brand's media identity. This correlation has subsequently led to the perception of Brand's media image in the 2000's to adopt both 'comic performer' and 'controversial celebrity'. The two of these images thus presented brand as a controversial figure which was subsequently utilised as apart of his multi media branding. ]]> 2022-11-08 13:38:31 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375004409 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375024786 2022-11-08 13:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375024786 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375046682 2022-11-08 14:03:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375046682 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375076487 2022-11-08 14:20:59 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375076487 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375079512 2022-11-08 14:22:42 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375079512 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375084260 2022-11-08 14:25:07 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375084260 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375094354 2022-11-08 14:29:53 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375094354 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375096099 2022-11-08 14:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375096099 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375106028 Within this interview the consistent comedic persona of Brand is represented. The interview itself is also revolves around Brand's roles on Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth e (2006) and therefore acts as an advertisement for the show and routine. When considering this interview within the context of Brand's stand up show it only represents more clearly how and why Brand implements this consistent persona throughout his early media as the contents of the interview regarding ross sell both the entertaining persona of Brand and also the show Celebrity Big Brother's Big Mouth (2006). The interview also details regarding Brand's drug addiction and how this relates to his stand up comedy]]> 2022-11-08 14:36:00 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375106028 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375109038 Brand's success during his early career spawned a new period of representation of his image within entertainment media. Much of the early 2010's Brand exercised a career in Hollywood which was shortly lived. His career was coincided with his marriage to Katy Perry which was again short lived. After the demise of Brand's notability within American media culture he went on to began a career within political commentary. His image during the 2010's maintained a similar tone however much of Brand's attitudes and representations had become less outlandish whilst still remaining counter normative. His image within this period and the 2020's adopted a hybridised nature utilising his comedic personality and political attitudes for commercial success.]]> 2022-11-08 14:37:34 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375109038 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375261635 This article discusses aspects of Brand's persona within the context of the film Get Him to the Greek (2010).]]> 2022-11-08 16:02:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375261635 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375371577 The film Get Him to The Greek (2010) is often cited as the height of Brand's Hollywood career as he was a major star within the text. The film itself launched to various forms of critical praise producing a total box office of 91 million.

]]> 2022-11-08 17:05:13 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375371577 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375377430 Brand has employed his illegal substance use into multiple facets of his differing star image throughout his career.]]> 2022-11-08 17:08:31 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375377430 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375378413 2022-11-08 17:09:08 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375378413 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375395602 This article represents the marriage of Brand and Perry through direct quotes to the media from pair of them. Their marriage is presented as spontaneous as the pair met on the set of Get Him to Greek during the filming of a romantic scene. It's interesting to note that the marriage of Brand and Perry also occurred during the same year that Get Him to Greek premiered in cinemas and the relationship of the pair was utilised within marketing for the film through various forms of media. ]]> 2022-11-08 17:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375395602 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375402700 This timeline represents the interest held within the media regarding Brands past transgressions and his identity within his rise to fame during the 2000's.]]> 2022-11-08 17:24:19 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375402700 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375411614 2022-11-08 17:30:00 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375411614 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375414012 This article released on Mens Mental Health includes an interview conducted with Brand about his preconceived notions of his own image and how his career has adapted and changed throughout his life. The article references that when Brand turned 40 (2015) he wasn't happy with his own personal relationship to stardom and his attitudes towards his declining fame. The article itself represents a vast difference to the image represented through Brand's early career and offers readers a deeper insight into his choices to adapt the type of media he produces within recent years and present day. The contextual details regarding the release of the article within Men's Mental Health again acts as a clear signature of Brand's altered image rooted in mental and physical health.]]> 2022-11-08 17:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375414012 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375450922 This interview is held within regard to the curation and release of Get Him to Greek (2010). Within the interview Brand adopts an easy going attitude as he cracks jokes with the interviewer about various topics. Brand employs similar comedic techniques included within his early stand up work however the topic's of his jokes are much less taboo and controversial (representing a change of persona when operating in American media culture). The interview also directly links the relationship of Perry and Brand to the release of Get Him to Greek (2010) showing the commercial uses of the relationship and how it was being utilised by Brand to draw media attention towards the film release (as Perry and Brand met on set during filming)]]> 2022-11-08 17:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375450922 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375486146 This article draws into question Brand's authentic image within the media. The contents of the article stem from Russel Brand's ex girlfriend Jordan Martin. Martin makes claims against Brand stating that he holds views which directly contrast his views which are commercialised on social politics. The image presented within the article and accounts from Martin contrast with those presented by Brand himself.]]> 2022-11-08 18:17:09 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375486146 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375492009 This source represents effectively the differing standards which Brands star image was held too after his engagement with Perry. The article itself utilises the relationship within the context of norms and values related to western ideas of monogamy. ]]> 2022-11-08 18:21:12 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375492009 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375507170 Trumps tweet about Brand shows how much of his identity within American media is associated with his marriage to Perry]]> 2022-11-08 18:31:11 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375507170 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375512846 Brand biography covers a range of topics throughout his life and media career (up to 2007). This Brand's first released book and started the formation of his identity within the media as it outlined details about his personal life/childhood and early career. The video referenced shows Brand reflecting on the book stating that he feels it captured his outlooks and personality perfectly for the time as Brand states in the video "it captures a little smacked junkie's life". The interesting aspect of the book is that Brand hadn't been classed as famous for long in 2007 however he had lived an out of the ordinary life through his family life, drug use, and mental health issues. This represents effectively how Brand's early eccentric image was commercialised and built around his out of the ordinary childhood and route to stardom.]]> 2022-11-08 18:35:13 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375512846 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375529772 2022-11-08 18:46:47 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375529772 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375537548 This source utilises Brand's story of sobriety to relate to possible addicts and to represent how Brand employed multiple techniques within rehabilitation programmes to overcome his addiction. The source presents his persona through the lens of redemption and as a example of someone who can set their life towards success through sobriety. ]]> 2022-11-08 18:51:51 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375537548 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375538577 2022-11-08 18:52:28 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375538577 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375539399 This video is taken off of Brand's YouTube channel and mirrors much of his content within his early media through the lens of his reflection and evolved attitudes. Brand's image within the source represents how his past unorthodox experinces is a key foundation of his star image.]]> 2022-11-08 18:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375539399 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375540159 This article utilises Brand's sobriety the theme of his redemption. The article itself presents Brand's image as an underdog and a success example of someone who's battled drug addiction and changed their life to better their health and career. ]]> 2022-11-08 18:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375540159 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375541681 This source documents Brand's drug use through the lens of his own experiences with different types of illicit substances. The article itself offers an insight for readers who don't understand drug use to relate to Brand's logic behind the reason he used substances. The article presents contextual details for Brand's image and connection to drug use within the media]]> 2022-11-08 18:54:23 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375541681 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375542440 2022-11-08 18:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375542440 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375543690 This article documents Brand's substance use issue within the context of his childhood. This adds context to his substance use and helps to further the development of his authenticated image through the media understanding of Brand's life.]]> 2022-11-08 18:55:44 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375543690 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375546973 2022-11-08 18:57:26 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375546973 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375547878 This article depicts and connects Brand's past image associated with drug abuse with his new political one. It also represents Brand's route to stardom and his desire to effect the political landscape of Britain within the context of his image.]]> 2022-11-08 18:58:07 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375547878 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375595455 2022-11-08 19:31:52 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375595455 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375598636 Brand's channel is a great representation how his current and most recent image. The channel itself displays all his most recent podcast episodes swell as shorter videos which tackle issues surrounding global and social politics]]> 2022-11-08 19:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2375598636 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2376622486 Within Big Brother's Big Mouth Brand represents a consistent persona similar to that which is utilised within his stand up comedy. This consistency through different entertainment mediums creates a level of authenticity through Brand's early star image.]]> 2022-11-09 11:18:35 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2376622486 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2376625419 The Podcast Under the Skin with Russel Brand is rooted through Brand's modern image within the more recent stages of his career. While much of the career is rooted through Brand's sobriety it takes on a different tone when comparing the content of his sobriety with his earlier comedic work regarding it. Within the podcast Brand utilises his experiences with addiction to provide both spiritual and life advice. Whilst this is still the commercialisation of Brand's sobriety its held within a tone which doesn't necessarily consider the topic as a funny or entertaining one. However, Brand's image within the podcast is still eccentric and entertaining.  ]]> 2022-11-09 11:21:01 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2376625419 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2376658726 This source looks at the rebranding of Brand within a negative light stating that the intentions of Brand are purely commercial and that his route to sobriety and self care is a performance to further Brand's career. The source also includes contextual details regarding Brand's early life and career.]]> 2022-11-09 11:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2376658726 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2376739550 Represents Brand as a counter normative figure especially when considered to mainstream media and socio-political discourse about vaccination within the UK.]]> 2022-11-09 12:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2376739550 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2377215326 Richard Dyer's chapter on authenticity is a good link to Brand's fluctuating image as it relates directly to multiple personas that he adopts throughout his career. Brand's authenticty is a key part to his the success of his star image.]]> 2022-11-09 17:22:53 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2377215326 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379421823 The content within this article is relevant to the construction of Brand's image as he recounts numerous stories about drug use within his routine. Thus representing how the normalised nature of drug use within the UK worked to benefit and commercialise Brand's early image]]> 2022-11-10 23:59:48 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379421823 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379499197 The chapter 'Resolution' within this source depicts specifically the route in which sports stars have to endure in order to regain their career and reputation after par taking in doping and PED's. Whilst this doesn't relate directly to Brand's career the explanation of redemption within the context of stardom does. As the source effectively represents Brand's story of redemption through his sobriety]]> 2022-11-11 01:13:03 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379499197 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379528237 2022-11-11 01:36:31 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379528237 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379530106 Represents how Brand's political involvement engaged interest within youth culture. The article itself compares Brand's success to the failures of MP's who struggle to interact and relate to Youth culture. The source itself presents Brand's image as relatable showing how his hybridised identity was effective within political cultures.]]> 2022-11-11 01:38:19 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379530106 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379532201 2022-11-11 01:40:16 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379532201 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379534848 This article views Brand's career through the most notable controversies that he has been involved in. The image of Brand represented through the article utilises a lack of context to shift the reader to disassociate with Brand and his ideals. Its interesting to note however that these controversies haven't damaged Brand's career as the persona he has adopted through different mediums is presented as counter normative. The controversies listed here attempt to deconstruct Brand's socio political identity and YouTube videos through these controversies. This shows how Brand's career is often seen within a controversial light.]]> 2022-11-11 01:42:24 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379534848 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379537312 2022-11-11 01:44:41 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379537312 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379539992 2022-11-11 01:46:50 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379539992 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379541899 2022-11-11 01:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379541899 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379544883 2022-11-11 01:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379544883 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379551538 2022-11-11 01:56:47 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379551538 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379555275 This source shows Brand's unorthodox views about surveillance and western states. Within the video he presents a informative image whilst still holding entertaining characteristics thus representing a hybridised persona which is mirrored throughout Brand's recent career products. ]]> 2022-11-11 01:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379555275 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379556513 This source represents Brand's broad claims about various hot topics during recent global events. Within the source Brand questions the deeper societal concerns regarding the corona virus and how this relates back into western society will operate during and after the pandemic. Brand presents an academic image within this source as he utilises his eccentric persona to argue his various different beliefs about the process of democracy within modern western societies. This couples to create an alluring topic which engages with millions of viewers.]]> 2022-11-11 02:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379556513 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379557867 2022-11-11 02:01:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379557867 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379559999 The Jeremy Paxman interview represents how quickly Brand managed to draw attention to his political persona whilst also representing the vast amounts of media interest in Brand's political involvement. Within the interview itself Paxman attempts to deconstruct Brand's political image through the critique of his surface level views on social and economic politics]]> 2022-11-11 02:03:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379559999 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379561842 Brand's feature on Question Time not only physically pairs him with other official figures within Government but it helps to legitimise his critique and views within social and economic British politics.]]> 2022-11-11 02:05:04 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379561842 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379564765 This source shows that Brand is still a rebel through actions such as this showing his political involvement with challenging the status quo and actions of those in power. This is done whilst also representing Brand's persona 'as one of the people' as he joins in with everyday people protesting for environmental change.]]> 2022-11-11 02:07:27 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2379564765 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2380086051 This source applies to the contextual understanding of Brand's YouTube channel within relation to 21st century media.]]> 2022-11-11 11:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2380086051 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2380093263 This source depicts how Brand utilised his star image within a hybrid context utilising his comedic persona within the context of topics of serious matter (i.e social/economic politics)]]> 2022-11-11 11:46:36 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2380093263 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2380098233 This source can be applied to Brand's adaption to differing media contexts and mediums and supports an overall view of his career.]]> 2022-11-11 11:51:40 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2380098233 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2380104258 This source directly relates to the contextual understanding of Brand's comedic and political image and how the is utilised for commercial and social success.]]> 2022-11-11 11:58:42 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2380104258 201495828 https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2380129522 This text for various scholars marks the end of Brand's Hollywood career as his performance was critically slammed and the film itself preformed poorly at the box office producing 48 million USD which was under half of Get Him to the Greek (2010). Brand's persona within the text mirrors much of his career as he utilises preconceived notions about his persona to create a relatable character within the text. However his performance itself was deemed low skilled and surface level by critics.]]> 2022-11-11 12:25:43 UTC https://padlet.com/201495828/x0sybb6pwm6zkpgf/wish/2380129522