Template:Infobox television/doc

< Template:Infobox television


Infobox television is used to create an infobox which summarizes the main information of a particular television or internet program and can also be used for television films.

Usage

Alt text for image
caption
Also known as'show_name_2'
native_name
Genregenre
Created bycreator
Based onbased_on
Developed bydeveloper
Written bywriter
Screenplay byscreenplay
Story bystory
Directed bydirector
Creative director(s)creative_director
Starringstarring
Judgesjudges
Voices ofvoices
Narrated bynarrated
Opening themeopentheme
Ending themeendtheme
Composer(s)composer
Country of origincountry
Original language(s)language
No. of episodesnum_episodes (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)executive_producer
Producer(s)producer
News editor(s)news_editor
Production location(s)location
Cinematographycinematography
Animator(s)animator
Editor(s)editor
Camera setupcamera
Running timeruntime
Distributordistributor
Budgetbudget
Release
Picture formatpicture_format
Audio formataudio_format
First shown infirst_run
Original releasefirst_aired (released) –
last_aired
Chronology
Preceded bypreceded_by
Followed byfollowed_by
Related showsrelated
Other websites
Website
Production website

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Parameters

Link people only if they have articles. For most of the fields below, if there are multiple entries, separate them using {{Plainlist}} or {{Unbulleted list}}. When adding data to fields, do not use small text as this reduces the size of the text to below 85% of the page font size. See Wikipedia:Manual of Style/Accessibility#Text for more information.

Parameter Explanation
italic_title Set if the title should not be italicized.
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.
image_size Width of the image in pixels, excluding "px". If not specified the image width defaults to the value explained in |image_upright=. The size should not be set greater than 300px.
image_upright Use of this parameter is preferred to using |image_size=, as it allows auto-sizing of images according to user preferences. By default the infobox image scales to upright=1.13 (which is 1.13 × 220 px if the default thumbnail size has not been changed at Special:Preferences). The size should not be set to a value that would result in an image width greater than 300px. See help below for guidance on determining the value to be used.
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.
native_name Insert the native title using the {{Infobox name module}} template if it is different from the displayed title; please visit that template's page for full instructions. This parameter is for the native title only, i.e. it should not be used to add translated titles to the infobox. Example: {{Infobox name module|ta|பாசமலர்}} will display the Tamil native name in the infobox – "ta" is the ISO 639 code for Tamil.
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".
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=.
writer The show's writer or writers. Do not use if the show has many (5+) writers.
screenplay Used for television films. Insert the name(s) of the screenplay writer(s). 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). 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.
creative_director The show's creative director.
  • presenter
The show's presenters or hosts. Presenters are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new presenters joined the show. Years or seasons should not be included.
starring The show's starring cast. Cast are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new cast joined the show. Character names, years, or seasons should not be included.
judges If the show involves judges, list them here. Judges are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new judges joined the show. Years or seasons should not be included.
voices Any voice artists used in the show. Cast are listed in original credit order followed by order in which new cast joined the show. Character names, years, or seasons should not be included.
narrated The show's narrators (if applicable). Years or seasons should not be included.
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:INFOBOXFLAG for a detailed rationale. Do not link to a country article, e.g., [[United States]], per WP:OVERLINK.
language The original language or languages of the show. Do not link to a language article, e.g., [[English language|English]], per WP:OVERLINK.
  • num_seasons
  • num_series
The number of seasons (US) or series (UK) produced. Use one or the other, not both. The parameter should only be incremented once the first episode of that season or series 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 parameter should only be incremented when new episodes air. 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 Wikipedia "List of" article exists for the show's episodes, put its name here. Do not use a link (i.e. do not include [[ ]]).
Production-specific
executive_producer The executive producer or producers of the show.
producer The producer or producers of the show.
news_editor This field should be used to indicate the senior reporter who oversees the writing of news and magazine video content for a current affairs/political show such as Newsnight.
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.
animator The animator or animators of the show.
editor The film editor(s).
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 company or companies that funded/organized series production. Note: sub-contractors hired to perform production work, e.g. animation houses, special effects studios, post-production facilities etc. should not be included here, as this may create confusion about the nation(s) of origin. Instead, use sourced prose in the article's Production section to explain these details.
distributor The names of the original distribution company or companies.
budget Used for television films. The budget of the television film or miniseries.
Broadcast-specific
network The original 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. Note that aspect ratios (4:3, 16:9 etc) are not a format and should not be included.
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
  • released
Date the show first aired on its original network (first_aired), or was released on streaming media sites such as Netflix (released). Only insert the date after it has happened. The 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|2|26}}) so that the date is included in the template's hCalendar microformat, and is properly formatted according to a reader's Wikipedia 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 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. In the event that a program resumes airing after a long hiatus, such as more than 12 months between episodes or cancellation and subsequent renewal, the date is simply replaced with "present" to reflect the "current" status of the program.
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. ''[[That Ol' Show]]'' (1956–1957). This parameter should not be used to indicate a program that preceded another in a television lineup (i.e. the 8pm show vs the 8:30pm show), or to indicate what show replaced another in a specific time slot (ex: Temperatures Rising held the 8pm time slot before being replaced by Happy Days).
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). This parameter should not be used to indicate a program that followed another in a television lineup (i.e. the 8pm show vs the 8:30pm show), or to indicate what show replaced another in a specific time slot (ex: Temperatures Rising held the 8pm time slot before being replaced by Happy Days).
related Related TV shows, i.e. remakes, spin-offs, adaptations for different audiences, etc. For example, The Office (British TV series) and The Office (American TV series); The Upper Hand and Who's the Boss?; etc.. Note that simply sharing crossover episodes does not make series related.
External links
website The show's official website (usually hosted by the network or production company). Only enter the URL; Do not use {{URL}} as formatting is automatic. If the URL exists on Wikidata this field may be omitted. If the Wikidata URL is no longer valid, it may be suppressed by using |website=hide.
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'.

Controlling line-breaking in embedded bulletless lists

Template {{nbsp}} may be used with {{wbr}} and {{nowrap}} to control line-breaking in bulletless lists embedded in the infobox (e.g. cast and other credits lists), to prevent wrapped long entries from being confused with multiple entries. See Template:Wbr/doc#Controlling line-breaking in infoboxes for details.

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TemplateData

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TemplateData for Infobox television

<templatedata> { "description": "Infobox used on articles about television and web programs.", "params": { "italic_title": { "label": "Italic title", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Set if the title should not be italicized." }, "show_name": { "label": "Show name", "type": "string", "required": true, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The name of the television program, film or miniseries. Use the full name and do not wikilink it.", "aliases": [ "name" ] }, "image": { "label": "Image", "type": "wiki-file-name", "required": false, "suggested": true, "deprecated": false, "description": "An image relevant to the show." }, "image_size": { "label": "Image size", "type": "number", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Width of the image in pixels, excluding \"px\". If not specified the image width defaults to the value explained in \"image_upright\". The size should not be set greater than 300px." }, "image_upright": { "label": "Image upright", "type": "number", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Use of this parameter is preferred to using \"image_size\", as it allows auto-sizing of images according to user preferences. By default the infobox image scales to upright=1.13 (which is 1.13 × 220 px if the default thumbnail size has not been changed at Special:Preferences). The size should not be set to a value that would result in an image width greater than 300px. See help below for guidance on determining the value to be used." }, "image_alt": { "label": "Image alt", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Alt text, as required by MOS:ALT. It may include wikilinks." }, "caption": { "label": "Image caption", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "A caption explaining the image." }, "show_name_2": { "label": "Additional show names", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Also known as, i.e. other names by which the show is known." }, "native_name": { "label": "Native name", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Native title. Should only be used, if the native title differs from the common film title." }, "genre": { "label": "Genre", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The genre of the show. Examples listed at Film and television genres." }, "creator": { "label": "Creator", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The show's creator or creators." }, "based_on": { "label": "Based on", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "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." }, "developer": { "label": "Developer", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The show's developer or developers." }, "writer": { "label": "Writer", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The show's writer or writers." }, "screenplay": { "label": "Screenplay", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Used for television films. Insert the name(s) of the screenplay writer(s). Use this field instead of the normal writer field if films divide writing credits between screenplay and story writers." }, "story": { "label": "Story", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Used for television films. Insert the name(s) of the story writer(s). Use this field instead of the normal writer field if films divide writing credits between screenplay and story writers." }, "director": { "label": "Director", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The show's director." }, "creative_director": { "label": "Creative director", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The show's creative director." }, "presenter": { "label": "Presenter", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The show's presenters.", "aliases": [ "host" ] }, "starring": { "label": "Starring", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The show's starring cast." }, "judges": { "label": "Judges", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "If the show involves judges, list them here." }, "voices": { "label": "Voice actors", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Any voice artists used in the show." }, "narrated": { "label": "Narrators", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The show's narrators (if applicable)." }, "theme_music_composer": { "label": "Theme music composer", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The name of the composer of the show's theme music.", "aliases": [ "music" ] }, "opentheme": { "label": "Opening theme", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The name of the opening theme for the show." }, "endtheme": { "label": "Ending theme", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The name of the ending theme for the show." }, "composer": { "label": "Composer", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The principal composer or composers providing incidental music for the show's episodes." }, "country": { "label": "Country", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The show's country of origin." }, "language": { "label": "Language", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The original language or languages of the show." }, "num_seasons": { "label": "Number of seasons", "type": "number", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The number of seasons (US) or series (UK) produced.", "aliases": [ "num_series" ] }, "num_episodes": { "label": "Number of episodes", "type": "number", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The number of episodes released." }, "list_episodes": { "label": "List of episodes article", "type": "wiki-page-name", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The show's List of episodes article." }, "executive_producer": { "label": "Executive producer", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The executive producer or producers of the show." }, "producer": { "label": "Producer", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The producer or producers of the show." }, "news_editor": { "label": "News editor", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Content editor or editors of a current affairs/political show" }, "location": { "label": "Location", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The production location." }, "cinematography": { "label": "Cinematographer", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The director of cinematography or lead cameraman." }, "animator": { "label": "Animator", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The animator or animators of the show." }, "editor": { "label": "Editor", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The editor or editors." }, "camera": { "label": "Camera setup", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Either Single-camera or Multi-camera." }, "runtime": { "label": "Run time", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Episode duration. Should not include commercials and should be approximated, e.g. \"22–26 minutes\" for most half-hour shows." }, "company": { "label": "Company", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The names of the production company or companies that funded/organized series production.", "aliases": [ "studio" ] }, "distributor": { "label": "Distributor", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The names of the original distribution company or companies." }, "budget": { "label": "Budget", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Used for television films. The budget of the television film or miniseries." }, "network": { "label": "Network", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The original network/networks on which the show appeared or appears." }, "channel": { "label": "Channel", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The original channel/channels on which the show appeared or appears." }, "picture_format": { "label": "Picture format", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The video or film format in which the show is or was originally recorded or broadcast." }, "audio_format": { "label": "Audio format", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The format in which the show's sound is broadcast." }, "first_run": { "label": "First run country", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The country or region where the show was first broadcast." }, "released": { "label": "Released", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Date the show was released on streaming media sites such as Netflix." }, "first_aired": { "label": "First aired date", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Date the show first aired on its original network." }, "last_aired": { "label": "Last aired date", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The first air date of the show's last episode on its original network. Use \"present\" if the show is ongoing or renewed and  () if the show is ended." }, "preceded_by": { "label": "Preceded by", "type": "wiki-page-name", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "If Show A was a predecessor of Show B, insert the name of Show A and production years." }, "followed_by": { "label": "Followed by", "type": "wiki-page-name", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "If Show A was a successor of Show B, insert the name of Show A and production years." }, "related": { "label": "Related", "type": "wiki-page-name", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "Related TV shows, i.e. remakes, spin-offs, adaptations for different audiences, etc." }, "website": { "label": "Website", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The show's official website." }, "website_title": { "label": "Website title", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The name of the official website. If omitted, the default title is 'Website'." }, "production_website": { "label": "Production website", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "A secondary official website (usually hosted by the network or production company)." }, "production_website_title": { "label": "Production website title", "type": "string", "required": false, "suggested": false, "deprecated": false, "description": "The name of the production website. If omitted, the default title is 'Production website'." } }, "format": "Template:\n\n" } </templatedata>

Example

House logo.svg
Also known asHouse, M.D.
Genre
Created byDavid Shore
Starring
Opening theme"Teardrop" by Massive Attack
Composer(s)
  • Jason Derlatka
  • Jon Ehrlich
Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of episodes177 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Running time42 minutes
DistributorNBCUniversal Television Distribution
Release
Picture format
Original releaseNovember 16, 2004 (2004-11-16) –
May 21, 2012 (2012-05-21)
Chronology
Related showsNurse Jeffrey
Other websites
Website

<source lang="Moin" style="overflow:auto;">

House logo.svg
Also known asHouse, M.D.
Genre
Created byDavid Shore
Starring
Opening theme"[[Teardrop (song)|]]" by Massive Attack
Composer(s)
  • Jason Derlatka
* Jon Ehrlich

Country of originUnited States
Original language(s)English
No. of episodes177 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
Running time42 minutes
DistributorNBCUniversal Television Distribution
Release
Picture format
Original releaseNovember 16, 2004 (2004-11-16) –
May 21, 2012 (2012-05-21)
Chronology
Related showsNurse Jeffrey
Other websites
Website

</source>

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