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Usage
Infobox television/doc | |
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caption | |
Genre | genre |
Created by | creator |
Based on | based_on |
Developed by | developer |
Written by | writer |
Screenplay by | screenplay |
Story by | story |
Directed by | director |
Creative director | creative_director |
Presented by | presenter |
Starring | starring |
Judges | judges |
Voices of | voices |
Narrated by | narrated |
Theme music composer | theme_music_composer |
Opening theme | opentheme |
Ending theme | endtheme |
Composer | composer |
Country of origin | country |
Original language | language |
No. of seasons | num_seasons |
No. of episodes | num_episodes (list of episodes) |
Production | |
Executive producer | executive_producer |
Producer | producer |
Production location | location |
Cinematography | cinematography |
Editor | editor |
Camera setup | camera |
Running time | runtime |
Production company | company |
Budget | budget |
Original release | |
Network | channel |
Release | first_aired – last_aired |
Related | |
related |
{{Infobox television | show_name = | image = | image_size = | image_alt = | caption = | show_name_2 = | genre = | creator = | based_on = | developer = | writer = | screenplay = | story = | director = | creative_director = | presenter = | starring = <!-- Organized by broadcast credit order, with new main cast added to the end of the list --> | judges = | voices = <!-- Organized by broadcast credit order, with new main cast added to the end of the list --> | narrated = | theme_music_composer = | opentheme = | endtheme = | composer = | country = | language = | num_seasons = <!-- Or num_series. Increment when new seasons/series begin or production starts. --> | num_episodes = <!-- Value is incremented when new episodes air, or have been produced. --> | list_episodes = | executive_producer = | producer = | editor = | location = | cinematography = | camera = | runtime = <!-- If sourced, a third-party source is required. --> | company = | distributor = | budget = | channel = <!-- or network --> | picture_format = | audio_format = | first_run = <!-- The nation in which the series first aired, if different from country parameter. --> | first_aired = <!-- {{Start date|YYYY|MM|DD}} --> | last_aired = <!-- {{End date|YYYY|MM|DD}} --> | preceded_by = | followed_by = | related = <!-- To be used only for remakes, spin-offs, and adaptations. --> | website = | website_title = | production_website = | production_website_title = }}
Attributes
Link people only if they have articles. Any data intended to be in small size characters should use {{Small|...}}
instead of <small>...</small>
. For most of the fields below, if there are multiple entries, separate them using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}.
scope="col" style="background:Template:Infobox television/colour; text-align:left;"| Parameter | scope="col" style="background:Template:Infobox television/colour; text-align:left;"| Explanation |
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show_name | The name of the television program, film or miniseries. Use the full name and do not wikilink it. |
image | A suitable image relevant to the show. The image does not need to be wikilinked and should exclude "File:" e.g. Example.png Typically the image will be the series' title card, although this is not mandated. Free content should be used where available.
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image_size | Width of the image in pixels, excluding "px". If not specified the image width defaults to frameless (220px). The size should not be set greater than 300px. |
image_alt | Alt text, as required by MOS:ALT. It may include wikilinks. |
caption | A caption explaining the image. An image of the title card including the title logo, or the logo only, 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 entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. |
genre | The genre of the show. Examples listed at Film and television genres. Link if an article is available. Genres must be reliably sourced. |
creator | The show's creator or creators. This should be used over developer if the show is based on original material i.e. Lost or Law & Order, unless a reliable source attributes a person with the title "creator". Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. |
based_on | Insert the title of the source material and the name(s) of the source material writer(s). Use this field in conjunction with screenplay and story where applicable (i.e. "Screen story") if films are based on previously produced or published material, such as books, plays, articles, old screenplays etc. Use {{based on}} or similar formatting where possible. Do not use this field where the source material is ambiguous. |
developer | The show's developer or developers. This should be used over creator if the show is based on non-original material i.e. The Walking Dead or Smallville, unless a reliable source attributes a person with the title "developer". Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. |
writer | The show's writer or writers. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. Do not use if the show has many (5+) writers. |
screenplay | Used for television films. Insert the name(s) of the screenplay writer(s). Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. Use this field instead of the normal writer field if films divide writing credits between screenplay and story writers. In addition, link each writer to his/her appropriate article if possible |
story | Used for television films. Insert the name(s) of the story writer(s). Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. Use this field instead of the normal writer field if films divide writing credits between screenplay and story writers. In addition, link each writer to his/her appropriate article if possible. |
director | The show's director. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. |
creative_director | The show's creative director. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. |
presenter | The show's presenter or presenters. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. Cast are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new cast joined the show. |
starring | The show's star or stars. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. Cast are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new cast joined the show. Years and/or seasons should not be included. |
judges | If the show involves judges, list them here, separated using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. |
voices | Any voice artists used in the show. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. Cast are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new cast joined the show. |
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. Do not link to a country article, e.g., ], per WP:OVERLINK. |
language | The original language or languages of the show. Do not link to a language article, e.g., ], per WP:OVERLINK. |
num_seasons or num_series |
The number of seasons (US) or series (UK) produced. Use one or the other, not both. The season parameter should only be incremented once the first episode of that season has aired, or if a reliable source confirms production has commenced. An inline citation is required if the total number of seasons produced is greater than the number aired. |
num_episodes | The number of episodes released. This episode parameter should only be incremented when new episodes air or when a reliable source can confirm that an episode has finished production. An inline citation is required if the total number of episodes produced is greater than the number aired, such as in the case of a show being cancelled. |
list_episodes | If a Misplaced Pages "List of" article exists for the show's episodes, put its name here. Do not use a link (i.e. do not include ]). |
scope="col" colspan="2" style="background:Template:Infobox television/colour; text-align:center;"| Production-specific | |
executive_producer | The executive producer or producers of the show. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. |
producer | The producer or producers of the show. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. |
editor | Content editor or editors of a current affairs/political show such as Newsnight. Not film editors. |
location | Production location, i.e. where the show is/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. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. |
distributor | The names of the distributor companies. Separate multiple entries using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. |
budget | Used for television films. The budget of the television film or miniseries. |
scope="col" colspan="2" style="background:Template:Infobox television/colour;text-align:center;"| Broadcast-specific | |
channel or network |
The original channel(s) or network(s) on which the show has appeared. 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 or region 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 or region. Do not link to a corresponding article per WP:OVERLINK. |
first_aired | Date the show first aired on its original channel or network, or was released on streaming media sites such as Netflix. Only insert the date after it has happened. Parameter is not restricted to a "premiere" date. In the event a program airs a full "preview" episode on TV in advance of a premiere, that date should be used instead. 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 Misplaced Pages date and time preferences. Add |df=y if the article uses the dmy date format. |
last_aired | The first air date of the show's last episode on its original channel or network. Use "present" if the show is ongoing or renewed and {{end date}} if the show is ended. Only insert the last episode's date after it has happened. In some cases the fate of a program might be uncertain, for example if there are no announcements that a show has been renewed. If such a program has not aired a new episode in 12 months, "present" can be changed to the date the last episode aired, using {{end date}}. This does not imply the series has been cancelled, rather that the program "last aired" on that date. This is to prevent programs from being listed as "present" in perpetuity. |
scope="col" colspan="2" style="background:Template:Infobox television/colour; text-align:center;"| Chronological | |
preceded_by | If Show A was a predecessor of Show B, insert the name of Show A and production years. (Name in italics (linked if possible) followed by year-to-year in parentheses, e.g. '']'' (1956–1957).) |
followed_by | If Show A was a successor of Show B, insert the name of Show A 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.) Note that simply sharing crossover episodes does not make series related. |
scope="col" colspan="2" style="background:Template:Infobox 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. (Do not use {{URL}} in this parameter.) |
website_title | The name of the official website. If omitted, the default title is "Website". |
production_website | A secondary official website (usually hosted by the network or production company). Only enter the URL; formatting is automatic. (Do not use {{URL}} in this parameter.) |
production_website_title | The name of the production website. If omitted, the default title is "Production website". |
TemplateData
No description.
Parameter | Description | Type | Status | |
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Show Name | show_name | The show's name. | String | required |
Image | image | An image relevant to the show. | Page name | optional |
Caption | caption | A caption explaining the image. | String | optional |
Show Name 2 | show_name_2 | Also known as, i.e. other names by which the show is known. | String | optional |
Genre | genre | The genre of the show. Examples listed at Film and television genres. | String | optional |
Creator | creator | The show's creator or creators. | String | optional |
Based on | based_on | The work(s) that the show is based on. | String | optional |
Developer | developer | The show's developer or developers. | String | optional |
Writer | writer | The show's writer or writers. | String | optional |
Director | director | The show's director. | String | optional |
Creative Director | creative_director | The show's creative director. | String | optional |
Presenter | presenter | The show's presenter or presenters. | String | optional |
Starring | starring | The show's star or stars. | String | optional |
Judges | judges | If the show involves judges, list them here | String | optional |
Voices | voices | Any voice artists used in the show. | String | optional |
narrated | narrated | The show's narrator or narrators (if applicable) | String | optional |
Theme Music Composer | theme_music_composer | The name of the composer of the show's theme music. | String | optional |
Open Theme | opentheme | The name of the opening theme for the show. | String | optional |
End Theme | endtheme | The name of the ending theme for the show. | String | optional |
Composer | composer | The principal composer or composers providing incidental music for the show's episodes. | String | optional |
Country | country | The show's country of origin. | String | optional |
Language | language | The original language or languages of the show | String | optional |
Number Seasons | num_seasons | The number of seasons (US) or series (UK) produced. | String | optional |
Number of Episodes | num_episodes | The number of episodes released. | String | optional |
List Episodes | list_episodes | List of article exists for the show's episodes | String | optional |
Executive Producer | executive_producer | The executive producer or producers of the show. | String | optional |
Producer | producer | The producer or producers of the show. | String | optional |
Editor | editor | Content editor or editors of a current affairs/political show | String | optional |
Location | location | Production location | String | optional |
Cinematography | cinematography | The director of cinematography or lead cameraman. | String | optional |
Camera | camera | Either Single-camera or Multi-camera. | String | optional |
Run Time | runtime | Episode duration. | String | optional |
Company | company | The names of the production companies. | String | optional |
Distributor | distributor | The names of the distributor companies. | String | optional |
channel | channel | The original channel/channels or network/networks on which the show appeared or appears. | String | optional |
Picture Format | picture_format | The video or film format in which the show is or was originally recorded or broadcast. | String | optional |
Audio Format | audio_format | The format in which the show's sound is broadcast. | String | optional |
First Run | first_run | The country or region where the show was first broadcast. | String | optional |
First Aired | first_aired | Date the show first aired. | Line | optional |
Last Aired | last_aired | The original air date of the show's last episode. | Line | optional |
Preceded By | preceded_by | If Show A was a predecessor of Show B, insert the name of Show A and production years. | String | optional |
Followed By | followed_by | If Show A was a successor of Show B, insert the name of Show A and production years | String | optional |
Related | related | Related TV shows. | String | optional |
Website | website | The show's official website | String | optional |
Website Title | website_title | The name of the official website. If omitted, the default title is 'Website'. | String | optional |
Production Website | production_website | A secondary official website (usually hosted by the network or production company). | String | optional |
Production Website Title | production_website_title | The name of the production website. If omitted, the default title is 'Production website'. | String | optional |
Microformat
The HTML mark-up produced by this template includes an hCalendar microformat that makes event details readily parsable by computer programs. This aids tasks such as the cataloguing of articles and maintenance of databases. For more information about the use of microformats on Misplaced Pages, please visit the Microformat WikiProject.
- Classes used
The HTML classes of this microformat include:
- attendee
- contact
- description
- dtend
- dtstart
- location
- organiser
- summary
- url
- vevent
nor collapse nested elements which use them.
See also
- Tracking categories used by this template
- Category:Articles passing format parameter to Infobox television
- Category:Infobox television preceded by pages
- Category:Infobox television followed by pages
- Category:Television articles that use colour in the infobox
- Related templates
- Template:Infobox television film, for TV movies and miniseries.
- Template:Episode list, for creating an episode list.
Film- and television-related infobox templates | |
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Film | |
Television | |
Misc video | |
Industry | |
Technical | |
Fiction | |
Template modules | |
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