Writers' Strike Survival Guide
Looks like the WGA is in it for the long haul. If you want to keep tabs on the situation, check out the United Hollywood blog. Besides covering strike negotiations, it also delves into how the world of online/new media is shaping up, both content- and technology-wise.
And if you're dying to know how long your favorite shows will keep running, here's a handy chart compiled by TV Guide.
Meanwhile, if you're finding yourself at a loss for entertainment, it's a great time to start exploring the world of online "TV" beyond YouTube — way beyond! Here are a few choice destinations:
- Channel 101 and Channel 102: Each month a live audience screens and selects 5 series that run as long as they keep getting picked. (My top pick is Defenders of Stan, going strong in its 11th episode; Puppet Rapist, American Cookbook, The Outer Limit and Yacht Rock are archive classics not to be missed.) Episodes are only 5 minutes long, so treat yourself to a buffet-style sampling!
- Clark and Michael is a kind of sitcom/mockumentary about two young guys trying to pitch a show to TV studios. You'll recognize the actors from Arrested Development and Superbad.
- CBS has an online series of funny, 2-minute "How To" videos, starting with How to Survive a Horror Movie.
- And if you just want to channel surf but are sick of YouTube, a good alternative is Chime.tv — they aggregate and stream shows from a variety of venues. The shows play in your browser, and the channel guide is well organzied and easy to use. They've also got every episode of The IT Crowd, for you Britcom fans and self-proclaimed geeks!
Now here's a little strike treat from Ask A Ninja:
Get your own TV Channel on Chime.TV!
posted by Marie Drennan 11/11/2007 10:46:00 AM
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