Some innovations you just miss - when your era, the epoch of your epic life, doesn't mesh with history's schedule. Sometimes an innovation comes after your time. There's nothing you can do to reel it in. Alas, it's 2010 and I am not 19 years old. I'll die never having beer pong dunked, with or without my shirt on.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Long Post, Relevant News
at the risk of doing that annoying thing when bill simmons points out when one of his predictions comes to fruition......
IFC introduced its new programming slate, which includes:
"Onion News Network - Scripted comedy series inspired by the weekly newspaper and web series of the same name. The series will be a weekly report of zany news and hilarious headlines with wacky debates between the show's news anchors and guests. Produced by Area Man Productions LLC, the 10-episode half-hour series will debut in first quarter 2011."
As stated previously, The Onion has been one of few print-to-video transitions that is succeeding from a content perspective because they go beyond making the least effort possible. Makes sense, because they are iconoclastic and comedic and probably don't take themselves too seriously; therefore they take chances and stumble upon creative ways of translating their brand to video. As important, they are hiring TV talent to appear on camera. Maybe most important they spent money on all of the above (and below).
Today Now!: How To Pretend You Give A Shit About The Election
You may not know it but other major players in the print game are trying to translate their brand to video in a way that eventually leads to TV and all that TV money. NYTimes recently launched Times Cast, a video series resembling TMZ crossed with CNN. It's dry but edible. I'd embed it here but NYTimes Video is still against this.
Print -> Digital Video -> TV is a pretty logical progression; and soon there likely won't even be much separation. There are so many cable offerings these days, how far off are we from The NYTimes Channel?
....also, the rest of IFC's new development slate looks good.
"IFC also has a number of original series in development:
I Love the A.D.'s (wt) - Animated series set during biblical times with dinosaurs added in. Developed by Ed Productions (Crossroads Television).
Dead Set - Zombie/horror series that takes place on the set of UK's Big Brother will make its debut in the US over five nights, October 25-29 at 12 midnight. Produced by Endemol Entertainment with Zeppotron.
Young, Broke & Beautiful - Host/travel book author Broke-Ass Stuart journeys to cities around the US and takes viewers underground to discover cool and fascinating experiences and lifestyles for the young, broke and beautiful."
IFC introduced its new programming slate, which includes:
"Onion News Network - Scripted comedy series inspired by the weekly newspaper and web series of the same name. The series will be a weekly report of zany news and hilarious headlines with wacky debates between the show's news anchors and guests. Produced by Area Man Productions LLC, the 10-episode half-hour series will debut in first quarter 2011."
As stated previously, The Onion has been one of few print-to-video transitions that is succeeding from a content perspective because they go beyond making the least effort possible. Makes sense, because they are iconoclastic and comedic and probably don't take themselves too seriously; therefore they take chances and stumble upon creative ways of translating their brand to video. As important, they are hiring TV talent to appear on camera. Maybe most important they spent money on all of the above (and below).
Today Now!: How To Pretend You Give A Shit About The Election
You may not know it but other major players in the print game are trying to translate their brand to video in a way that eventually leads to TV and all that TV money. NYTimes recently launched Times Cast, a video series resembling TMZ crossed with CNN. It's dry but edible. I'd embed it here but NYTimes Video is still against this.
Print -> Digital Video -> TV is a pretty logical progression; and soon there likely won't even be much separation. There are so many cable offerings these days, how far off are we from The NYTimes Channel?
....also, the rest of IFC's new development slate looks good.
"IFC also has a number of original series in development:
I Love the A.D.'s (wt) - Animated series set during biblical times with dinosaurs added in. Developed by Ed Productions (Crossroads Television).
Dead Set - Zombie/horror series that takes place on the set of UK's Big Brother will make its debut in the US over five nights, October 25-29 at 12 midnight. Produced by Endemol Entertainment with Zeppotron.
Young, Broke & Beautiful - Host/travel book author Broke-Ass Stuart journeys to cities around the US and takes viewers underground to discover cool and fascinating experiences and lifestyles for the young, broke and beautiful."
Monday, March 22, 2010
Friday, March 19, 2010
Ayeeeeeeeee! The Holy Fuggin Future!!
remember when the ipad was revealed and naysayers said nay. The real value of the ipad is as a delivery system for digital subscriptions to what were once known as print magazines and newspapers. See! See!
VIV Mag Interactive Feature Spread - iPad Demo from Alexx Henry on Vimeo.
London from Brooklyn + Lightspeed from London
I can't leave Theo London alone. I want to push him all up in your internet space/face. He's recording new stuff with the Lightspeed Champion dude, and judging from this clip the results are going to be New Favorite Real Fast (NFRF).
thanks Fader for this doc slice. more, more, more.
thanks Fader for this doc slice. more, more, more.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Monday, March 15, 2010
why would I lie?
i promise i don't troll pitchfork daily in order to define my tastes, but saw this there and it impressed the heck out of me. I've exhausted all my heck for the entire week.
this less so, but worth a look
this less so, but worth a look
Sunday, March 7, 2010
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