June 2010 Blog Posts (177)

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'Prom Queen: The Homecoming' Trailer

New web series from Vuguru and Rogers Media to debut July 5 on CityTV.com

Added by Rich Mbariket on June 30, 2010 at 9:31pm — No Comments

Crackle Bows 'Clean Break'



Crackle's travel-adventure web series 'Clean Break' bowed Monday on Crackle.com.



The series is co-hosted by travel guides Brady Matthews and J.J Bailey who embark on a quest to find the most adrenaline pumping action water sports around the U.S.



In addition to the extreme action, the series also features unique levels of social media and audience interactivity.



The hosts were selected by the… Continue

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FOX Business Interview With Lisa Kudrow "They Ordered 10 Episodes" [Speaks On Showtime Picking Up Her Web Series 'Web Therapy']





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FOX Business interviewed actress Lisa Kudrow.



She talks about licensing her web series 'Web Therapy' to Showtime, packaging and selling the series on iTunes, success after 'Friends,' and much… Continue

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'Paranormal Activity 2' Has Web Series Spoofs Written All Over It, Trailer Pulled From Theaters Due To Complaints It Was Too Scary

According to Variety, Cinemark is pulling the trailer for Paramount's 'Paranormal Activity 2' from several theaters in Texas after receiving numerous complaints that the promo was too frightening. Cinemark has told Paramount it could pull the trailer from more theaters should there be additional… Continue

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Starbucks Gives Back To Community With FREE Wi-Fi Starting July 1 At All Locations Nationwide



50 percent of the time WEB SERIES NETWORK is written out of cafes with free WI-FI where I feel obligated to cough up $10 plus tips on "breakfast" to patronize these establishments.



Starting Thursday July 1, Starbucks will begin offering free WI-FI at all locations nationwide. 100% FREE, no strings attached, but make sure to give back. Drink coffee.



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Web Series Creator Chris Wiltz Shares His Editing Technique

Chris Wiltz created the horror/comedy web series 'Semi-Dead.' Season 1 is now online.… Continue

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Henrique de Castro: "The Whole World Will Become Digital"



“The convergence of video online and TV will be a powerful tool for advertisers and agencies. Instead of product spots being “blasted out” on TV, brands can eliminate wasted budget and tailor creative pieces towards specific audiences through various online avenues. Rebalance your media mix because the whole world will become digital.”

- Google vp for Global Media and Platforms Henrique de Castro at Cannes Lions 57th International… Continue

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Trina 'Amazin Diary' Webisode 8

A look behind-the-scenes at Trina's music video shoot for 'White Girl' feat. Flo-Rida & Git Fresh, new single off 'Amazin' album in stores and iTunes… Continue

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Web Series Monetization Webinar Series Continues July 5, Marketing and Advertising Webinar July 7, Finding Your Target Audience Webinar July 9



The WEB SERIES NETWORK webinar series on web series monetization strategies, ideas and concepts continues Monday, July 5th at 7pm PT. The session is the second on how web series creators can incorporate various monetization strategies, ideas and concepts into their business plan to help cover production expenses.



Two new webinars have been added as well:



Wednesday July 7 at 7pm PT:… Continue

Added by Rich Mbariket on June 29, 2010 at 8:46pm — No Comments

Product Placement Spending Drops



Source: THR.com:



Decrease comes after four years of double-digit growth, citing impact of recession on showbiz.



Spending on product placements for TV shows, movies, the Internet, video games and other media declined in 2009 after three consecutive years of double-digit gains, according to a study released today by PQ Media.



The report, "The… Continue

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Hulu Subscription Officially $10 Per Month - Will You Buy?



After much speculation we now have the official price for "Hulu Plus" subscription: $10 per month.



For that subscribers will get unlimited access to the full Hulu library, including premium television shows, movies... and embedded advertising.



Hulu announced the subscription service June 29.



Will you… Continue

Added by Rich Mbariket on June 29, 2010 at 12:56pm — 1 Comment

Tyra Banks Inks Deal With Demand Media For Online And Mobile Content



Tyra Banks' Bankable Studios has struck online content, mobile and web series production deal with Demand Media, as she continues a charge into the emerging web market.



The agreements follow the Santa Monica-based online media company providing interactive web and mobile properties for Bankable.



The deal will give Banks part ownership of Demand Media, which operates online brands such as eHow, LIVESTRONG.COM and Cracked; the company also owns eNom, the… Continue

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Lance Podell: "It's Been An Amazing Ride To The Billionth View"



"It's been an amazing ride to the billionth view. Our producers, advertisers, talent, team, and of course our fans, have been invaluable in making this milestone possible in three short years. More and more people are heading home to watch online video instead of turning on their TV, and we're playing an important part in that change. With our first billion views under our belt, we're looking forward to fostering the next generation of great video talent and introducing new… Continue

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'Dirty Jobs' Mike Rowe Spreads Motorola In New Web Series 'Dirty Talk'



Follow the web series 'Dirty Talk' on Motorola's Youtube Channel right… Continue

Added by Rich Mbariket on June 29, 2010 at 8:04am — 1 Comment

Paramount First Studio To Cross $1 Billion In 2010

Studio's digital arm Paramount Digital Entertainment produces web series



Paramount Pictures, America's oldest existing studio, has become the first studio of 2010 to cross the $1 billion mark in the U.S. domestic b.o.



Through June 27, Pars domestic box office is $1.005 billion, led by 'Iron Man 2' ($306.9M), 'How to Train Your Dragon' ($215.4M), 'Shrek Forever After' ($229.4M), 'Shutter Island' ($128M), and 'The Lovely Bones' ($43.7M), including DVD sales,… Continue

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Web Series Creator Mike Ajakwe Shares His Editing Technique

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Added by Rich Mbariket on June 28, 2010 at 2:14pm — No Comments

'Annoying Orange' Web Series Amassed Over 64M Views In May Alone. A CNN Reporter Breaks Down The Shows Success, How It Could Be Profitable, And Why People Are Watching.



GagFilms original web series 'Annoying Orange' tops Mashable's list of most watched web series in May 2010, with a pleasant 64, 258,781 Internet views. Next New Network's 'Key of Awesome' came a distant second with 26, 381, 909 Internet views.



A CNN reporter David Brown explains the shows success, how it could be profitable and why people are watching. Read now on [… Continue

Added by Rich Mbariket on June 28, 2010 at 8:35am — No Comments

'The Social Network' Teaser Trailer

Movie based on Facebook…

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Added by Rich Mbariket on June 27, 2010 at 4:24pm — No Comments

New Nicorette 10-Part Web Series 'Smober Up'

'Smober Up' follows eight Canadians trying to quit smoking. The series is from Nicorette. Watch first two webisodes here. Follow the series on www.smoberup.ca.…

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Added by Rich Mbariket on June 27, 2010 at 3:57pm — No Comments

Film Distribution Going Digital. Internet Used For Viral Marketing.



Variety.com writes:



Digital distribution includes video-on-demand, which gives companies like Magnolia Pictures the flexibility to offer films like 'Ondine,' above, to viewers at home the same day they open in theaters — or even earlier.





In addition to offering a distribution venue, the Internet is used for viral marketing of films like IFC's 'The Human Centipede.'



Read the full article on [… Continue

Added by Rich Mbariket on June 27, 2010 at 1:07pm — No Comments

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