Much like the rise of the indie film market in the early to mid-90s, filmmakers wishing to explore serialised storytelling are taking the DIY approach. Pioneer One, says Dan Barrett, is a cliché-laden sci-fi drama that offers a glimpse into the future of TV.
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Cheap, awesome TV: anywhere, anytime? Tell ‘im ‘e’s dreamin’
Any TV show, any screen, anytime. Free or cheap. “That’s the dream” says Gizmodo — but it may be just that. TV shows cost a lot of money to make, and the likes of Hulu and Apple haven’t quite worked out how to make it back.
Telstra’s Tivo: TBox set to launch
Telstra has confirmed it will launch its “TBox” set-top box and digital video recorder next month, allowing users to download movies, TV shows and sport onto their televisions. Will it be embraced like the iQ, or largely ignored like Tivo?
Crank up the conspiracies as Seven and Hollywood take on iiNet
The Australian Federation Against Copyright Theft’s decision to take Perth Internet Service Provider iiNet to court will have conspiracy theorists in raptures, writes AntiGeek.
Crikey essay: ABC Playback is a backwards step
ABC Playback seems more like the last gasp of old-style broadcast TV than a prelude to something new and wonderful, writes Stilgherrian.
