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This post was written by Content Keyword RSS on August 25, 2009
SnagFilms Snags LOTR Docos Online
The folks at SnagFilms, an online documentary distributor, contacted us recently. They wanted to let us know that “Beyond the Movie: Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring” and “Beyond the Movie: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King”, the National Geographic documentaries that explore the real life parallels between history and fantasy [...]
The Clunkers for Cash Program
by Skip Butner The clunkers for cash program while very popular with the public needs some attention from Congress to keep it going. The program has been very successful but has run out of money because of that success. It’s a two-sided sword. Perhaps Congress and the Senate will add more funds for the program so others can enjoy the specified savings. The program has run into some snags even though it’s wildly popular. Dealers have complained that their applications are delayed and they hav
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This post was written by Content Keyword RSS on August 13, 2009
Emmy voters thumb their noses at mass appeal
LOS ANGELES – When cult cable series “ Flight of the Conchords ” snags a best series Emmy nomination and the most-watched comedy in America, CBS’ “ Two and Half Men ,” loses out, TV academy voters are willfully thumbing their noses at mass appeal. It seems the Emmys have adopted the TV equivalent of the Academy Awards ‘ smaller-film fixation that has lifted critical darlings to Oscar glory over such box-office hits as “The Dark Knight.” Still, there were bright spots for the big four: This
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This post was written by Content Keyword RSS on July 17, 2009
Online TV network Blip.tv snags funds, touts growth
Blip.tv, a web television network that hosts shows, series and video blogs, announced today that it raised an undisclosed amount in a second round of financing led by Bain Capital Ventures. It also shared that it’s seen a 250 percent jump in video views over the past year, hitting 51 million views in September. The New York-based company plans to use the new money to beef up its advertising platform and forge more syndication relationships, it says. In addition to hosting videos on its site, B
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This post was written by Content Keyword RSS on October 21, 2008
