In an attempt to at least partially un-clutter my desktop, a collection of semi-random outrages, videos, and linkage.
The MPAA wants to decide how and when you watch content, again. They not only want to kill your Slingbox, but now they’re talking about prohibiting HD DVR recording of some programs.
Not sure I agree with everything here, [...]
Netflix Closes Unit That Invested in Niche Films
(tags: Netflix distribution)
Netflix Folds Red Envelope; Exits Theatrical Acquisition and Production Biz
(tags: film distribution Netflix)
Hopefully there’s a business model here.
Snag Films is the just-launched site for (free) web-distribution of documentaries via web widgets. Founded by Ted Leonsis, Ex-AOL exec and Chairman of web-widget technology company Clearspring, it’s been dubbed “Hulu for documentaries.”
More from Variety:
IndieWire will supply SnagFilms with archival content, news, analysis, blogs and film reviews. IndieWire will also [...]
Testing out the new Wordpress iPhone app. Very nice, maybe a little more barebones than I expected.
Qik Opens Up Its Mobile Broadcasting Service To The Public
(tags: QIK mobile.tv streaming)
The Day the Music Dies: Why your tunes won’t PlayForSure
(tags: DRM Microsoft music Copyright)
A Primer On the US Mobile Television Market
PDF warning
(tags: mobile.tv)
Court Rejects FCC’s Janet Jackson Fine
(tags: FCC censorship ridiculous.crap)
Intel Wants FCC To Require Cable HD Set-Tops To Speak IP - 7/18/2008 10:32:00 AM - Multichannel News
“Intel suggested that the Federal Communications Commission amend its rules to require cable operators to provide an Internet protocol networking interface, such as Ethernet, on their high-definition set-top boxes.”
(tags: FCC HD iptv networkPolitics)
Amazon Plans an Online Store for Movies and TV Shows
(tags: Amazon distribution streaming Netflix video)
TiVo broadband users can watch YouTube on TV
(tags: Tivo youtube settops)
National Public Radio to Launch NPR API
(tags: NPR mashups api)
NBCU joins Microsoft’s Xbox plans
(tags: NBCU Xbox Microsoft distribution)
Pandora Usage Stats Prove It’s iPhone’s Killer App
(tags: iPhone mobile music pandora)
BuzzMachine » Pandora’s lessons
(tags: iPhone mobile music pandora)
Sony pimps video, stable of titles in safe E3 presentation
(tags: ps3 distribution video)
XBox news roundup from E3:
A price cut and more storage and interface and functionality upgrades.
Netflix-on-360—finally.
Details:
_For now, Netflix will only stream in about-SD resolution.
_As Netflix transitions to HD, Microsoft said it stands to reason that streaming HD to the Xbox should be feasible.
_Netflix will be for Xbox Live Gold members only, so you’ll be paying that [...]
NAPTE (National Association of Television Program Executives)
LATV Festival
July30-Aug1 2008
The Highlands Entertainment Complex
Hollywood, CA 90028
Digital Day
A lot of good stuff.
Nice reference chart at Tubemogul with specs/limits/codec support for all the major video sites.
(HT: NewTeeVee)
Russ Kick’s site has been re-launched, to fill all your FOIA and secret Government document needs.
Announcement.
The Memory Hole.
For newbs:
The Memory Hole exists to preserve and spread material that is in danger of being lost, is hard to find, or is not widely known. This includes:
• Government files
• Corporate memos
• Court documents (incl. lawsuits and [...]
I’m mad I didn’t see this sooner. Brought to you by the peeps at From Here to Awesome, with support from Current TV.
DIY Days
Saturday, July 26th
1745 North Spring #4
Los Angeles, CA 90012
How do we sustain ourselves as filmmakers and storytellers in this day of shifting film distribution systems? How do we monetize our film and [...]
Silverlight vs Flash: Video Codec Comparison
(tags: Flash H.264 Silverlight WMV video Formats+Codecs)