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Today WSN magazine received distribution clearance from the Art Institute of California - Hollywood. Pick yours up today at 5250 Lankershim Blvd, North Hollywood, CA 91601.

"I know Joss (Whedon) is excited about it, Nathan (Fillion) would love to do one, Felicia (Day) as well. And I would certainly be on board. I just have this sneaking feeling in my gut that they would make a Dr. Horrible feature film and then cast Andrew Garfield as Dr. Horrible." - Neil Patrick Harris on musical comedy web series 'Dr. Horrible Sing-a-long Blog' sequel via USA Today.

Did you know that Machinima.com is constantly looking for directors to join their team? Here's how to submit to their Director's Program!

First... Machinima.com Facts:

One of the largest online video communities for gamers and live action web shows catering to 18-34 male demo

8.3 billion video views in 2010-2011

1.11 billion in November 2011

116 million uniques in November 2011

Why be a part of Machinima's Director's Program?

Best way to get involved with the world's largest community of gamers, to green-light your own gaming entertainment series, or to share your awesome gameplay videos with millions of viewers worldwide.

What kind of content is Machinima looking for?

QUALITY (the first factor). This means a lot of things: quality cinematography, quality voice acting, quality script and just over all quality…

The channels will make shows for the Web and offer them on demand. Online, companies can “tap into genres not currently serviced within the television world,” Mr. Seidel said in an email to New York Times, which first reported the story.

Bruce Seidel, who oversaw original programming and development for the Food Network and Cooking Channel on cable TV is moving online to run a food channel on Youtube as part of Youtube's $100M financing initiative of branded channels aimed at creating, developing, producing and distributing original web shows.

Seidel will join Electus, the digital studio formed by former NBC prexy Ben Silverman and will serve as chief executive of the channel. He will start in July.

Question for WSN: What do you make of TV execs and personalities leaving TV for Internet?

I don't really care much for this, WSN, that's why I didn't cover it. But you all might, so thought I'd share.

Seems people are sick of the comedy web series 'Sh*t Girls Say' trend floating around the web.

It's one parody after the other and its getting gotten out of hand. Here's an article on the matter.

Are you sick of this trend as well?

I enjoyed this issue immensely! Full of great insight on web series production, plus its always great to learn about other fellow creative people in front of and behind the camera.

~Jason

Founder of WSN, Rich Mbariket reading the 4th issue of WSN magazine released January 2012

Developing News: International buyers looking to buy and repackage web series for TV broadcast in the European market have partnered with WSN founder, Rich Mbariket, to help facilitate and guide the initiative based on Rich's accessibility and pulse on the thriving web series entertainment industry.

As part of the deal, Rich will work closely with the buyers to identify potential web shows created by WSN members, initiate a dialogue with the show's producers, and help buyers acquire foreign TV distribution rights. 

Several shows have being shortlisted for the initiative.

This story is developing... stay tuned.

Went to Samy's Camera in Hollywood on Thursday to inquire about low end DSLR cameras comparable to the 60D, 5D and 7D. They recommended the Canon EOS Rebel T3i (known as Canon 600D abroad). It shoots 1080p HD and retails for around $800 brand new. Here's a raw footage I found on Youtube. Great camera for those in the $800 [budge] range. Thoughts? 

We are proud to announce that several copies of WSN magazine (the first and only magazine devoted to web series) is now on display at the prestigious Writers Guild of America, West in Hollywood.

The WGAW represents writers in motion picture, broadcast, cable and new media industries, including web series creators. They were excited to see a magazine dedicated to promoting web series entertainment. 

Image via USA Today: Elizabeth Banks plays police negotiator to Sam Worthington's (Avatar, Terminator Salvation) suicidal character in 'Man on a Ledge' in theaters this Friday

'Man on a Ledge' star Elizabeth Banks and her husband Max Handelman are co-producing a new movie titled 'Pitch Perfect,' about a singing competition. 

To supplement trailers, Banks and Handelman are currently overseeing editing on an untitled web series (which she also stars) promoting the movie, according to USA Today.

"As producer, it's so important to shape the movie's message," she says. "Marketing is so important."…