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| ''image'' || An image relevant to the show. Should be resized to a width of 300 pixels or below, and should include alt text as required by the [[MOS:ALT]] guideline.</tr> | | ''image'' || An image relevant to the show. Should be resized to a width of 300 pixels or below, and should include alt text as required by the [[MOS:ALT]] guideline.</tr> | ||
| ''caption'' || A caption explaining the image. An image with the title logo of the show does not need a caption.</tr> | | ''caption'' || A caption explaining the image. An image with the title logo of the show does not need a caption.</tr> | ||
| − | | ''show_name_2'' || "Also known as", i.e. other names by which the show is known. Separate multiple names with line breaks (<nowiki><br/></nowiki>).</tr> | + | | ''show_name_2'' || "Also known as", i.e. other names by which the show is known. Separate multiple names with line breaks (<nowiki><br /></nowiki>).</tr> |
| ''genre'' || The genre of the show. Examples listed at [[television program]]. Link if an article is available.</tr> | | ''genre'' || The genre of the show. Examples listed at [[television program]]. Link if an article is available.</tr> | ||
| ''format'' || The format of the show. </tr> | | ''format'' || The format of the show. </tr> | ||
| − | | ''creator'' || The show's creator or creators. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br/></nowiki>).</tr> | + | | ''creator'' || The show's creator or creators. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br /></nowiki>).</tr> |
| − | | ''developer'' || The show's developer or developers. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br/></nowiki>).</tr> | + | | ''developer'' || The show's developer or developers. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br /></nowiki>).</tr> |
| − | | ''writer'' || The show's writer or writers. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br/></nowiki>). Don't use if the show has many (5+) writers.</tr> | + | | ''writer'' || The show's writer or writers. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br /></nowiki>). Don't use if the show has many (5+) writers.</tr> |
| − | | ''director'' || The show's director. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br/></nowiki>).</tr> | + | | ''director'' || The show's director. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br /></nowiki>).</tr> |
| − | | ''creative_director'' || The show's [[creative director]]. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br/></nowiki>).</tr> | + | | ''creative_director'' || The show's [[creative director]]. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br /></nowiki>).</tr> |
| − | | ''presenter'' || The show's presenter or presenters. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br/></nowiki>).</tr> | + | | ''presenter'' || The show's presenter or presenters. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br /></nowiki>).</tr> |
| − | | ''starring'' || The show's star or stars. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br/></nowiki>).</tr> | + | | ''starring'' || The show's star or stars. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br /></nowiki>).</tr> |
| ''judges'' || If the show involves judges, list them here, separated by line breaks.</tr> | | ''judges'' || If the show involves judges, list them here, separated by line breaks.</tr> | ||
| − | | ''voices'' || Any voice artists used in the show. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br/></nowiki>).</tr> | + | | ''voices'' || Any voice artists used in the show. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<nowiki><br /></nowiki>).</tr> |
| ''narrated'' || The show's narrator or narrators (if applicable).</tr> | | ''narrated'' || The show's narrator or narrators (if applicable).</tr> | ||
| ''theme_music_composer'' || The name of the composer of the show's theme music.</tr> | | ''theme_music_composer'' || The name of the composer of the show's theme music.</tr> | ||
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| ''composer'' || The principal composer or composers providing incidental music for the show's episodes.</tr> | | ''composer'' || The principal composer or composers providing incidental music for the show's episodes.</tr> | ||
| ''country'' || The show's country of origin. Do not use flag icons, as this places an unnecessary emphasis on nationality; see [[MOS:FLAG]] for a detailed rationale. </tr> | | ''country'' || The show's country of origin. Do not use flag icons, as this places an unnecessary emphasis on nationality; see [[MOS:FLAG]] for a detailed rationale. </tr> | ||
| − | | ''language'' || The original language or languages of the show.<br/>'''''Please''''' link to a language article, e.g. <nowiki>[[</nowiki>[[English language]]<nowiki>|English]]</nowiki>, '''''not''''' <nowiki>[[</nowiki>[[English]]<nowiki>]]</nowiki>.</tr> | + | | ''language'' || The original language or languages of the show.<br />'''''Please''''' link to a language article, e.g. <nowiki>[[</nowiki>[[English language]]<nowiki>|English]]</nowiki>, '''''not''''' <nowiki>[[</nowiki>[[English]]<nowiki>]]</nowiki>.</tr> |
| − | | ''num_seasons''<br/>or ''num_series'' || The number of seasons (non-UK) or series (UK) produced. Use one or the other, not both.</tr> | + | | ''num_seasons''<br />or ''num_series'' || The number of seasons (non-UK) or series (UK) produced. Use one or the other, not both.</tr> |
| ''num_episodes'' || The number of episodes produced (a [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources|reliable source]] is required if greater than the number aired).</tr> | | ''num_episodes'' || The number of episodes produced (a [[Wikipedia:Reliable sources|reliable source]] is required if greater than the number aired).</tr> | ||
| ''list_episodes'' || If a Wikipedia "List of" article exists for the show's episodes, put its name here. Do not use a link (i.e. don't include <nowiki>[[ ]]</nowiki>).</tr> | | ''list_episodes'' || If a Wikipedia "List of" article exists for the show's episodes, put its name here. Do not use a link (i.e. don't include <nowiki>[[ ]]</nowiki>).</tr> | ||
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!colspan="2" style="background:{{Television colour|{{{show_name}}}}};text-align:center;"| Broadcast-specific | !colspan="2" style="background:{{Television colour|{{{show_name}}}}};text-align:center;"| Broadcast-specific | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | ''channel''<br/>or ''network'' || The original channel/channels or network/networks on which the show appeared or appears. Do not add foreign broadcasters here. Use links if articles are available.</tr> | + | | ''channel''<br />or ''network'' || The original channel/channels or network/networks on which the show appeared or appears. Do not add foreign broadcasters here. Use links if articles are available.</tr> |
| − | | ''picture_format'' || The video or film format in which the show is or was originally recorded or broadcast.<br/>([[Black-and-white]], [[Film]], [[405-line]], [[NTSC]] ([[480i]]), [[PAL]] ([[576i]]), [[SECAM]] ([[576i]]), [[HDTV]] [[720p]], [[HDTV]] [[1080i]]. Do not use "[[SDTV]]" as it is ambiguous.)</tr> | + | | ''picture_format'' || The video or film format in which the show is or was originally recorded or broadcast.<br />([[Black-and-white]], [[Film]], [[405-line]], [[NTSC]] ([[480i]]), [[PAL]] ([[576i]]), [[SECAM]] ([[576i]]), [[HDTV]] [[720p]], [[HDTV]] [[1080i]]. Do not use "[[SDTV]]" as it is ambiguous.)</tr> |
| − | | ''audio_format'' || The format in which the show's sound is broadcast.<br/>([[Monaural]], [[Stereophonic sound|Stereophonic]], [[Surround sound|Surround]].)</tr> | + | | ''audio_format'' || The format in which the show's sound is broadcast.<br />([[Monaural]], [[Stereophonic sound|Stereophonic]], [[Surround sound|Surround]].)</tr> |
| ''first_run'' || The country where the show was first broadcast. Omit if the same country as country of origin above or if the show has only been broadcast in one country.</tr> | | ''first_run'' || The country where the show was first broadcast. Omit if the same country as country of origin above or if the show has only been broadcast in one country.</tr> | ||
| ''first_aired'' || Date the show first aired. Use {{tl|Start date}}(e.g. <nowiki>{{start date|1981|02|26}}</nowiki>) so that the date is included the template's [[hCalendar]] microformat and is properly formatted according to a reader's Wikipedia date and time [[Special:Preferences|preferences]].</tr> | | ''first_aired'' || Date the show first aired. Use {{tl|Start date}}(e.g. <nowiki>{{start date|1981|02|26}}</nowiki>) so that the date is included the template's [[hCalendar]] microformat and is properly formatted according to a reader's Wikipedia date and time [[Special:Preferences|preferences]].</tr> | ||
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!colspan="2" style="background:{{Television colour|{{{show_name}}}}}; text-align:center;"| Chronological | !colspan="2" style="background:{{Television colour|{{{show_name}}}}}; text-align:center;"| Chronological | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | ''preceded_by'' || If the show was or is a successor to another show, insert that show's name and production years.<br/>(Name in italics (linked if possible) followed by year-to-year in brackets, e.g. <nowiki>''[[That Ol' Show]]'' (1956–1957)</nowiki>.)</tr> | + | | ''preceded_by'' || If the show was or is a successor to another show, insert that show's name and production years.<br />(Name in italics (linked if possible) followed by year-to-year in brackets, e.g. <nowiki>''[[That Ol' Show]]'' (1956–1957)</nowiki>.)</tr> |
| ''followed_by'' || If the show was succeeded by another show, insert that show's name and production years (as for ''preceded_by'' above).</tr> | | ''followed_by'' || If the show was succeeded by another show, insert that show's name and production years (as for ''preceded_by'' above).</tr> | ||
| − | | ''related'' || Related TV shows, i.e. remakes, spin-offs, adaptations for different audiences, etc.<br/>(For example, [[The Office (UK TV series)|''The Office'' (UK TV series)]] and [[The Office (US TV series)|''The Office'' (US TV series)]]; ''[[The Upper Hand]]'' and ''[[Who's the Boss?]]''; etc.)</tr> | + | | ''related'' || Related TV shows, i.e. remakes, spin-offs, adaptations for different audiences, etc.<br />(For example, [[The Office (UK TV series)|''The Office'' (UK TV series)]] and [[The Office (US TV series)|''The Office'' (US TV series)]]; ''[[The Upper Hand]]'' and ''[[Who's the Boss?]]''; etc.)</tr> |
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<!----------External links----------> | <!----------External links----------> | ||
!colspan="2" style="background:{{Television colour|{{{show_name}}}}}; text-align:center;"| External links | !colspan="2" style="background:{{Television colour|{{{show_name}}}}}; text-align:center;"| External links | ||
|- | |- | ||
| − | | ''website'' || The show's '''''official''''' website (usually hosted by the network or production company).<br/>Only enter the URL; formatting is automatic.</tr> | + | | ''website'' || The show's '''''official''''' website (usually hosted by the network or production company).<br />Only enter the URL; formatting is automatic.</tr> |
| − | | ''production_website'' || A secondary official website (usually hosted by the network or production company).<br/>Only enter the URL; formatting is automatic.</tr> | + | | ''production_website'' || A secondary official website (usually hosted by the network or production company).<br />Only enter the URL; formatting is automatic.</tr> |
| − | | ''imdb_id'' || The show's [[IMDb]] number.<br/>Only enter the number itself; formatting is automatic. - '''DEPRECATED'''</tr> | + | | ''imdb_id'' || The show's [[IMDb]] number.<br />Only enter the number itself; formatting is automatic. - '''DEPRECATED'''</tr> |
| − | | ''tv_com_id'' || The show's [[TV.com]] number.<br/>Only enter the number itself; formatting is automatic. - '''DEPRECATED''' | + | | ''tv_com_id'' || The show's [[TV.com]] number.<br />Only enter the number itself; formatting is automatic. - '''DEPRECATED''' |
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=== See also === | === See also === | ||
| − | *[[Template:Infobox television film]], for TV movies and miniseries. | + | * [[Template:Infobox television film]], for TV movies and miniseries. |
<includeonly> | <includeonly> | ||
{{pp-template|small=yes}} | {{pp-template|small=yes}} | ||
Revision as of 06:22, 13 April 2010
| 40px | This is a documentation subpage for Template:Infobox television. It contains usage information, categories and other content that is not part of the original template page. |
Contents
Usage
{{Infobox television
| show_name =
| image = <!-- include ALT text per [[MOS:ALT]] guideline -->
| caption =
| show_name_2 =
| genre =
| format =
| creator =
| developer =
| writer =
| director =
| creative_director =
| presenter =
| starring =
| judges =
| voices =
| narrated =
| theme_music_composer =
| opentheme =
| endtheme =
| composer =
| country =
| language =
| num_seasons = <!-- or num_series -->
| num_episodes =
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer =
| producer =
| editor =
| location =
| cinematography =
| camera =
| runtime =
| company =
| distributor =
| channel = <!-- or network -->
| picture_format =
| audio_format =
| first_run =
| first_aired =
| last_aired =
| status =
| preceded_by =
| followed_by =
| related =
| website =
| production_website =
}}
Attributes
Link people if they have articles.
| style="background:Template:Television colour; text-align:left;"| Parameter | style="background:Template:Television colour; text-align:left;"| Explanation |
|---|---|
| show_name | The show's name. |
| image | An image relevant to the show. Should be resized to a width of 300 pixels or below, and should include alt text as required by the MOS:ALT guideline. |
| caption | A caption explaining the image. An image with the title logo of the show does not need a caption. |
| show_name_2 | "Also known as", i.e. other names by which the show is known. Separate multiple names with line breaks (<br />). |
| genre | The genre of the show. Examples listed at television program. Link if an article is available. |
| format | The format of the show. |
| creator | The show's creator or creators. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<br />). |
| developer | The show's developer or developers. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<br />). |
| writer | The show's writer or writers. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<br />). Don't use if the show has many (5+) writers. |
| director | The show's director. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<br />). |
| creative_director | The show's creative director. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<br />). |
| presenter | The show's presenter or presenters. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<br />). |
| starring | The show's star or stars. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<br />). |
| judges | If the show involves judges, list them here, separated by line breaks. |
| voices | Any voice artists used in the show. Separate multiple entries with line breaks (<br />). |
| narrated | The show's narrator or narrators (if applicable). |
| theme_music_composer | The name of the composer of the show's theme music. |
| opentheme | The name of the opening theme for the show. |
| endtheme | The name of the ending theme for the show. |
| composer | The principal composer or composers providing incidental music for the show's episodes. |
| country | The show's country of origin. Do not use flag icons, as this places an unnecessary emphasis on nationality; see MOS:FLAG for a detailed rationale. |
| language | The original language or languages of the show. Please link to a language article, e.g. [[English language|English]], not [[English]]. |
| num_seasons or num_series |
The number of seasons (non-UK) or series (UK) produced. Use one or the other, not both. |
| num_episodes | The number of episodes produced (a reliable source is required if greater than the number aired). |
| list_episodes | If a Wikipedia "List of" article exists for the show's episodes, put its name here. Do not use a link (i.e. don't include [[ ]]). |
| colspan="2" style="background:Template:Television colour; text-align:center;"| Production-specific | |
| executive_producer | The executive producer or producers of the show. |
| producer | The producer or producers of the show. |
| editor | The editor or editors of the show. |
| location | Production location, i.e. where the show is or was shot. Leave blank if same as country of origin above. |
| cinematography | The director of cinematography or lead cameraman. |
| camera | Either Single-camera or Multi-camera. |
| runtime | Episode duration. Should not include commercials and should be approximated, e.g. "22-26 minutes" for most half-hour shows. |
| company | The names of the production companies. |
| distributor | The names of the distributor companies. |
| colspan="2" style="background:Template:Television colour;text-align:center;"| Broadcast-specific | |
| channel or network |
The original channel/channels or network/networks on which the show appeared or appears. Do not add foreign broadcasters here. Use links if articles are available. |
| picture_format | The video or film format in which the show is or was originally recorded or broadcast. (Black-and-white, Film, 405-line, NTSC (480i), PAL (576i), SECAM (576i), HDTV 720p, HDTV 1080i. Do not use "SDTV" as it is ambiguous.) |
| audio_format | The format in which the show's sound is broadcast. (Monaural, Stereophonic, Surround.) |
| first_run | The country where the show was first broadcast. Omit if the same country as country of origin above or if the show has only been broadcast in one country. |
| first_aired | Date the show first aired. Use {{Start date}}(e.g. {{start date|1981|02|26}}) so that the date is included the template's hCalendar microformat and is properly formatted according to a reader's Wikipedia date and time preferences. |
| last_aired | The original airdate of the show's last episode. Use "present" if the show is ongoing or renewed and {{end date}} if the show is ended. |
| status | The status of the show. |
| colspan="2" style="background:Template:Television colour; text-align:center;"| Chronological | |
| preceded_by | If the show was or is a successor to another show, insert that show's name and production years. (Name in italics (linked if possible) followed by year-to-year in brackets, e.g. ''[[That Ol' Show]]'' (1956–1957).) |
| followed_by | If the show was succeeded by another show, insert that show's name and production years (as for preceded_by above). |
| related | Related TV shows, i.e. remakes, spin-offs, adaptations for different audiences, etc. (For example, The Office (UK TV series) and The Office (US TV series); The Upper Hand and Who's the Boss?; etc.) |
| colspan="2" style="background:Template:Television colour; text-align:center;"| External links | |
| website | The show's official website (usually hosted by the network or production company). Only enter the URL; formatting is automatic. |
| production_website | A secondary official website (usually hosted by the network or production company). Only enter the URL; formatting is automatic. |
| imdb_id | The show's IMDb number. Only enter the number itself; formatting is automatic. - DEPRECATED |
| tv_com_id | The show's TV.com number. Only enter the number itself; formatting is automatic. - DEPRECATED |
Microformat
See also
- Template:Infobox television film, for TV movies and miniseries.