Blackout(s), black out, or The Blackout may refer to:

Loss of lighting or communication

Power outage A power outage (also called a powercut, a power out, a power failure, a power blackout, a power loss, or a blackout) is the loss of the electrical power network supply to an end user. There are many causes of power failures in an electricit ...

, a loss of electric power *

Blackout (broadcasting) In broadcasting, the term blackout refers to the non-airing of television or radio programming in a certain media market. It is particularly prevalent in the broadcasting of sports events, although other television or radio programs may be black ...

, a regulatory or contractual ban on the broadcasting of an event *

Blackout (fabric) Blackout refers to a foam-backed, opaque fabric used to black out light invented by Pablo Davila. Blackout fabrics are most commonly found in hotel rooms as curtain linings or drapery fabrics, blocking much of the light that would otherwise en ...

, a textile material that blocks light *

Blackout (wartime) A blackout during war, or in preparation for an expected war, is the practice of collectively minimizing outdoor light, including upwardly directed (or reflected) light. This was done in the 20th century to prevent crews of enemy aircraft from be ...

, the practice of minimizing outdoor lighting for protection from attack *

Communications blackout In telecommunications, communications blackouts are * a cessation of communications or communications capability, caused by a lack of power to a communications facility or to communications equipment. * a total lack of radio communications capab ...

, a halt to communication abilities or utilization *

Media blackout Media blackout is the censorship of news related to a certain topic, particularly in mass media, for any reason. A media blackout may be voluntary, or may in some countries be enforced by the government or State (polity), state. The latter case is ...

, censorship of news related to a certain topic *

Protests against SOPA and PIPA On January 18, 2012, a series of coordinated protests occurred against two proposed laws in the United States Congress—the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the PROTECT IP Act (PIPA). These followed smaller protests in late 2011. Protests we ...

, the 2012 web blackout

Medicine

Blackout (drug-related amnesia) A drug A drug is any chemical substance that causes a change in an organism's physiology or psychology when consumed. Drugs are typically distinguished from food and substances that provide nutritional support. Consumption of drugs can be via ...

, loss of memory with medicines or alcoholic beverages * Blackout or lost time, a common symptom of

psychogenic amnesia Psychogenic amnesia or dissociative amnesia is a memory disorder characterized by sudden retrograde episodic memory loss, said to occur for a period of time ranging from hours to years to decades. More recently, "dissociative amnesia" has been d ...

and

dissociative identity disorder Dissociative identity disorder (DID), better known as multiple personality disorder or multiple personality syndrome, is a mental disorder characterized by the presence of at least two distinct and relatively enduring personality states. The di ...

Syncope (medicine) Syncope, commonly known as fainting, or passing out, is a loss of consciousness and muscle strength characterized by a fast onset, short duration, and spontaneous recovery. It is caused by a decrease in blood flow to the brain, typically from ...

, a loss of consciousness, also known as fainting *

Freediving blackout Freediving blackout, breath-hold blackout or apnea blackout is a class of hypoxic blackout, a loss of consciousness caused by cerebral hypoxia towards the end of a breath-hold (freedive or dynamic apnea) dive, when the swimmer does not necessarily ...

, a loss of consciousness caused by cerebral

hypoxia Hypoxia means a lower than normal level of oxygen, and may refer to: Reduced or insufficient oxygen * Hypoxia (environmental), abnormally low oxygen content of the specific environment * Hypoxia (medical), abnormally low level of oxygen in the tis ...

towards the end of a breath-hold dive *

Transient global amnesia Transient global amnesia (TGA) is a neurological disorder whose key defining characteristic is a temporary but almost total disruption of short-term memory with a range of problems accessing older memories. A person in a state of TGA exhibits no o ...

, a temporary inability to establish new memories with otherwise unimpaired cognitive functions * Blacking out also known as

falling-out Falling-out is a culture-bound syndrome reported in Latin America and the Caribbean and usually brought on by stress. Nervous Attack (Ataque de nervios) or fainting A cultural concept of distress, which is the DSM-5's updated version of cultu ...

, a culture-bound syndrome

Arts and entertainment

Novels

* ''Blackout'' (''Buffy'' novel), a 2006 novel based on the television series ''Buffy the Vampire Slayer'' * ''Blackout'' (Connie Willis novel), first of a two-part series * ''Blackout'' (Grant novel), third novel of a series by Mira Grant * ''Blackout'' (Elsberg novel), a 2012 disaster thriller by Marc Elsberg * ''Blackout'' (picture book), a 2011 children's novel by John Rocco * ''Blackout'' (young adult novel), a 2021 young adult novel by Dhonielle Clayton, Tiffany D. Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas, Ashley Woodfolk, and Nicola Yoon * ''Black Out'' (novel), a 2008 novel by Lisa Unger * ''Blackout'', a novel by

Campbell Armstrong Campbell Armstrong (25 February 1944 – 1 March 2013) was born Thomas Campbell Black and was a Scottish author who graduated with a degree in Philosophy from the University of Sussex, England. He taught creative writing from 1971 to 1974 at the ...

Films

* ''Blackout'', American title of ''

Contraband Contraband (from Medieval French ''contrebande'' "smuggling") refers to any item that, relating to its nature, is illegal to be possessed or sold. It is used for goods that by their nature are considered too dangerous or offensive in the eyes o ...

'', a British wartime spy film starring Conrad Veidt and Valerie Hobson * ''Blackout'' (1942 film), a 1942 Bollywood film * ''Blackout'' (1950 film), a British film * ''

Murder by Proxy ''Murder by Proxy'' is a 1954 British film noir crime drama film directed by Terence Fisher and starring Dane Clark, Belinda Lee and Betty Ann Davies. The screenplay concerns a man who is offered money to marry a woman. It was produced by Hamm ...

'', a 1954 film also known as ''Blackout'' * ''Black Out'' (1970 film), a Swiss film * ''Blackout'' (1985 film), an American television film starring Keith Carradine * ''Blackout'' (1986 film), a Norwegian film directed by Erik Gustavson and starring Henrik Scheele * ''Blackout'' (1988 film), an American thriller film starring Gail O'Grady * ''The Blackout'' (1997 film), an American film directed by Abel Ferrara * '' Black Out p.s. Red Out'', a 1998 Greek film * ''Blackout'' (2007 film), an American television film starring Jeffrey Wright and Zoe Saldana set during the Northeast Blackout of 2003 * ''Blackout'' (2008 American film), a horror film starring Amber Tamblyn and Aidan Gillen * ''Blackout'' (2008 Finnish film), a Finnish film * ''The Blackout'' (2009 film), an American horror film * ''Blackout'' (2010 film), a German television action film * ''Black Out'' (2012 film), a Dutch crime action comedy * ''

Blade Runner Black Out 2022 ''Blade Runner Black Out 2022'' is a 2017 tech-noir cyberpunk anime short film directed by Shinichiro Watanabe and animated by Cygames Pictures. The short is one of three short films, (with '' 2036: Nexus Dawn'' and '' 2048: Nowhere to Run'') ...

'', a 2017 short film set in the Blade Runner universe * ''The Blackout'' (2019 film), a Russian science fiction thriller film * ''Blackout'' (2021 film), a Nigerian drama * ''Blackout'' (2022 film), an American action thriller film

Television

;Series * ''Blackout'' (Australian TV series), a 1989–1995 ABC TV series by and about Indigenous Australians * ''Blackout'' (game show), a 1988 American game show * ''Blackout'' (TV series), a 2012 BBC One drama miniseries ;Episodes * "Blackout", a 2015 episode of the ''American Experience'' series on PBS * "The Blackout", a 2000 episode of ''Black Books'' * "Blackout" (''Bugs''), an episode of the BBC television series ''Bugs'' * "The Blackout" (''Chowder'' episode), a 2009 episode of ''Chowder'' * "Blackout" (''Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu''), an episode of ''Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu'' * "Blackout" (''M.A.S.K.'' episode), a 1985 episode of ''M.A.S.K. * "Blackout!" (''Ugly Betty''), an episode of the American television series ''Ugly Betty'' * "Black Out" (''American Horror Story''), an episode of the eleventh season of ''American Horror Story''

Music

Bands and record labels

Blackout Records Blackout! Records is an independent record label which specializes in hardcore punk. It was formed in 1988 by Bill Wilson and Jim Gibson. In 1989, the label released its album, a New York hardcore compilation album entitled ''Where the Wild Thin ...

, a record label *

The Blackout (band) The Blackout are a post-hardcore band from Merthyr Tydfil, Wales, formed in 2003. They released their EP ''The Blackout! The Blackout! The Blackout!'' In October 2007 the band released their debut album, '' We Are the Dynamite''. Their secon ...

, a Welsh alternative rock band *

The Blackouts The Blackouts were a punk rock band formed in Seattle in 1979 by singer/guitarist Erich Werner, bassist Mike Davidson, and drummer Bill Rieflin, who were all former members of a local punk band, The Telepaths. They were joined by Roland Barker, f ...

, a Seattle post-punk band *

Blackout (musician) Winston Thomas, better known by his stage name BlackOut or DJ BlackOut, founder & CEO of BlackOut Movement, is an American record producer, engineer and composer. Blackout is signed to Nicki Minaj's recording company Pink Friday Records. Blackou ...

, American record producer, engineer and composer

Albums

* ''Black Out'' (The Good Life album), 2002 * ''Blackout'' (Britney Spears album), 2007 * ''Blackout'' (Dominion album) * ''Blackout'' (Dropkick Murphys album), 2003 * ''Blackout'' (Steffany Gretzinger album), 2018 * ''Blackout'' (Hed PE album) * ''Blackout'' (Scorpions album), 1982 * ''Blackout'' (The Brilliant Green album), 2010 * ''Blackout'' (Affiance album) * ''Blackout'' (Audrey Horne album), 2018 * ''Blackout!'' (Method Man & Redman album) * ''Blackouts'' (Ashra album), a 1978 album by Manuel Göttsching, originally released by the band Ashra * ''The Blackout'' (album), a 2008 album by Derek Minor * '' Blaque Out'', a 2001 album by Blaque * ''Black Out'' (Woo Won-jae album), 2020

Songs

* "Blackout" (Bonnie Anderson song), 2014 * "Blackout" (David Bowie song), 1977 * "Blackout" (Breathe Carolina song), 2011 * "Blackout" (Linkin Park song), 2010 * "Blackout" (Wretch 32 song), 2013 * "Blackout", by Allister on the albums ''

Before the Blackout ''Before the Blackout'' is Allister's third studio album. Release On July 14, 2005, ''Before the Blackout'' was announced for release in three months' time; that same day, "Study in Economics" was made available for streaming. It was released on ...

'' and ''20 Years and Counting'' * "Blackout", by Asian Kung-Fu Generation on the album ''

Fanclub A fans club is an organized group of fans, generally of a celebrity. Most fans clubs are run by fans who devote considerable time and resources to support them. There are also "official" fan clubs that are run by someone associated with the per ...

'' * "Blackout", by Attila on the album ''

Villain A villain (also known as a "black hat" or "bad guy"; the feminine form is villainess) is a stock character, whether based on a historical narrative or one of literary fiction. ''Random House Unabridged Dictionary'' defines such a character a ...

'' * "Blackout", by British Sea Power on the album ''

The Decline of British Sea Power ''The Decline of British Sea Power'' is the debut studio album by English indie rock band Sea Power (band), Sea Power, then known as "British Sea Power", released on 2 June 2003. "The Lonely (British Sea Power song), The Lonely", "Carrion/Apolog ...

'' * "Blackout", by Garbage on the album ''

Strange Little Birds ''Strange Little Birds'' is the sixth studio album by American rock band Garbage. It was released on June 10, 2016, through the band's own record label, Stunvolume. It is their second independent album release, and follows 2012's ''Not Your Kind ...

'' * "Blackout", by Lupe Fiasco on the album ''

Lupe Fiasco's The Cool ''Lupe Fiasco's The Cool'' (commonly referred as ''The Cool'') is the second studio album by American rapper Lupe Fiasco. It was released on December 18, 2007, by 1st & 15th Entertainment and Atlantic Records. Recording sessions took place during ...

'' * "Blackout", by Funkoars on the album '' The Greatest Hits'' * "Blackout", by Heatmiser on the album ''

Dead Air Dead air is an unintended period of silence that interrupts a broadcast during which no audio or video program material is transmitted. Radio and television Dead air occurs in radio broadcasting when no audio program is transmitted for an extend ...

'' * "Blackout", by Hybrid on the album ''

Morning Sci-Fi ''Morning Sci-Fi'' is the second studio album by British electronic music producers Hybrid. The album includes a hidden track titled "Lights Go Down, Knives Come Out," which is hidden before the first indexed track and can be accessed by rewind ...

'' * "Blackout", in the musical ''

In the Heights ''In the Heights'' is a musical theatre, musical with concept, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and a Book (musical theatre), book by Quiara Alegría Hudes. The story is set over the course of three days, involving characters in the larg ...

'' * "Blackout", by Lovedrug on the album ''

Pretend You're Alive ''Pretend You're Alive'' is the first full-length album by rock band Lovedrug. It was released in 2004 on The Militia Group The Militia Group is an independent record company based in Long Beach, California. History The Militia Group was foun ...

'' * "Blackout", by Mashonda from her debut Japan only album ''

January Joy ''January Joy'' is the only studio album by American singer Mashonda, released in Japan in November 2005 via J Records and Full Surface Records. The album features tracks, produced by Swizz Beatz and Kanye West, including two singles: "Back Of D ...

'' * "Blackout", by Heidi Montag on the album ''

Superficial Superficial may refer to: * Superficial anatomy, is the study of the external features of the body *Superficiality, the discourses in philosophy regarding social relation * Superficial charm, the tendency to be smooth, engaging, charming, slick an ...

'' * "Blackout", by Muse on the album ''

Absolution Absolution is a traditional theological term for the forgiveness imparted by ordained Christian priests and experienced by Christian penitents. It is a universal feature of the historic churches of Christendom, although the theology and the pra ...

'' * "Blackout", by Parkway Drive on the album ''

Killing with a Smile ''Killing with a Smile'' is the debut studio album by Australian metalcore band Parkway Drive. It was released on 12 September 2005 through Resist and Epitaph Records, and was produced by Adam Dutkiewicz. It was recorded in May 2005, over a per ...

'' * "Blackout", by Pepper on the album ''

Pink Crustaceans and Good Vibrations ''Pink Crustaceans and Good Vibrations'' is the fifth studio album from Pepper released on July 22, 2008. The title is taken from a fictional album recorded by "Coconut Pete" in the Broken Lizard film ''Club Dread''. The album is produced by Paul ...

'' * "Blackout", by Scorpions on the album '' Blackout'' * "Blackout", by Senses Fail on the album '' Life Is Not a Waiting Room'' * "Blackout", by Stratovarius on the album ''

Destiny Destiny, sometimes referred to as fate (from Latin ''fatum'' "decree, prediction, destiny, fate"), is a predetermined course of events. It may be conceived as a predetermined future, whether in general or of an individual. Fate Although often ...

'' * "Blackout", by The Whip on the album ''

X Marks Destination ''X Marks Destination'' is a debut studio album from the Music of United States, British alternative dance band The Whip (band), The Whip. Reception ''X Marks Destination'' was released on March 24, 2008 in the United Kingdom, and on March 3, 20 ...

'' * "Blackout", by Unsraw from the EP '' Calling'' * "The Blackout", by Like Moths to Flames from the album ''

An Eye for an Eye "An eye for an eye" ( hbo, עַיִן תַּחַת עַיִן, ) is a commandment found in the Book of Exodus 21:23–27 expressing the principle of reciprocal justice measure for measure. The principle exists also in Babylonian law. In Roman c ...

'' * "The Blackout", by U2 from the album ''

Songs of Experience ''Songs of Innocence and of Experience'' is a collection of illustrated poems by William Blake. It appeared in two phases: a few first copies were printed and illuminated by Blake himself in 1789; five years later, he bound these poems with a ...

'' * "The Blackout! The Blackout! The Blackout!", debut EP by the band Blackout

Comics

Blackout (Marcus Daniels) Blackout (Marcus Daniels) is the name of a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is the first character to use the name within the Marvel Universe. Patrick Brennan portrayed the character in two ...

, the first character with the name in the Marvel Universe *

Blackout (Lilin) Blackout is the name of a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. He is depicted as a half-demon, and is the second character to use the name within the fictional universe. A character named after Bla ...

, the second character with the name in the Marvel Universe * Blackout (Farooq), a minor character in the DC Universe

Other uses in arts and entertainment

* ''Blackout'', a suspense/thriller podcast written by Scott Conroy, starring and produced by

Rami Malek Rami Said Malek (; , ; born May 12, 1981) is an American actor. He is known for portraying computer hacker Elliot Alderson in the USA Network television series ''Mr. Robot'' (2015–2019), for which he received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outs ...

Blackout gag A blackout gag is a kind of joke in broad, rapid-fire slapstick comedy. The term is derived from burlesque and vaudeville, when the lights were quickly turned off after the punchline of a joke to accentuate it and/or allow for audience laughter ...

, a comedy technique used primarily in animation * Blackout, a common feature of midnight ghost shows *

Blackout (horror experience) Blackout, also known as Blackout Haunted House, is an immersive horror experience that was created by Josh Randall and Kristjan Thor in 2009. The simulated haunted house aims to serve as the antithesis of the traditional haunted house. Randall and T ...

, an immersive horror experience derived from haunted house attractions *

Blackout convention Blackout is a bridge convention for responding to a reverse bid after a one-over-one beginning, whereby the responder can show whether or not he has better than a minimum response. Responder makes the cheapest bid from either the fourth suit or 2NT ...

, a bidding convention in contract bridge *

Blackout (card game) Blackout(s), black out, or The Blackout may refer to: Loss of lighting or communication * Power outage, a loss of electric power * Blackout (broadcasting), a regulatory or contractual ban on the broadcasting of an event * Blackout (fabric), a t ...

, a British variant of the card game, Oh Hell * Blackout, a downloadable ''

Halo 3 ''Halo 3'' is a 2007 first-person shooter video game developed by Bungie for the Xbox 360 console. The third installment in the ''Halo'' franchise, the game concludes the story arc begun in 2001's '' Halo: Combat Evolved'' and continued in 2 ...

'' map that is part of the Legendary Map Pack *

The Blackout (professional wrestling) Blackout (often stylized as BLKOUT, The BLKOUT or BLK-OUT) is a professional wrestling stable appearing in Combat Zone Wrestling, Adrenaline Championship Wrestling, and other independent companies. Though the current members are Ruckus, James El ...

, a wrestling stable * Blackout, a battle royale game mode in '' Call of Duty: Black Ops 4'' * Blackout, a robot super villain character in the ''Transformers'' film series