Strike TV launched its online video network earlier this week, marking the first attempt to launch an "online studio" that produces original, professional shows by Hollywood talent for the internet video audience. Strike claims to have some of the "talent behind" shows like "The Office," "SNL" and "The Wire," movies like "Die Hard" and "License to Kill," and internet-only shows like "LonelyGirl 15."
With the creative branch of Strike coming from such diverse and successful backgrounds, its original content could make waves in the entertainment field.
As entertainment consumers, especially younger audiences, begin to digest more and more of their favorite content online, the Strike TV model could draw big.
"We recognized a real opportunity to provide high-quality, original content to online audiences seeking entertainment," said Peter Hyoguchi, Strike.TV CEO, in a release. "...Not only is Strike.TV a statement about the independence that the Web medium brings to the creators, but it's also a direct response to the maturing tastes of the online audience who consistently seek high-quality entertainment on the Internet."
In addition to the built-in audience on its home site, Strike has deals in place to cross-distribute with YouTube and Joost, and will also stream to TVs through a deal with TiVo.
Strike is highlighting social media features that will accompany each show, in hopes that they will develop loyal communities of fans who will interact often with the show and stay on-site longer. Strike launched the beta version of its platform in August 2008.
For more:
- view Strike.tv demo content here
- visit the Strike.tv website here
- view the press release from a year ago here
Everyone continues to making deals including old print media companies, example "The New York Times" using Brightcove for their online HD video content .
For that story go to Beet.TV
N.B. This is not a write up on what equipment to choose based on the Strike.tv deal. Really you'll have to compare which services, content and equipment are available etc. before you buy. Also remember the hook up and install process as well, when deciding what is best for you.
Get Content Through
Content comes from your antenna, cable, satellite dish, internet service, retailer or a person.
These devices will have connections for USB and networking.
Wireless 802.11n is a supported feature on some of these devices.
Gaming Platforms: Sony Playstation 3, Mircrosoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii.
Computers: Using software: Boxee, Miro, Playon, Nero Liquid TV, MythTV(w Tuner card/stick) & Windows Media Centre.
Dedicated | | Personal | External Device | Set-top Box |
- AppleTV
- LG BD390C
- Rogers 8300HD PVR
- Bell 9241 HD
- TiVo HD
- Moxi HD
| | - Camera
- Cellphone
- iPod
- Zune
- Other Device
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- Western Digital WD TV HD
- Seagate Freeagent Theatre
- SATA Drive
- NAS( Network-Attached Storage)
- USB Stick Drive
- Firewire Device
- Card Reader
| - Moxi Mate
- NuNow VN1000HD
- Netgear ITV 2000
- Netgear EVA 2000
- Roku (SD,HD, HD-XR)
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Roku's have been out for a year and a half.
The LG BD390C, NuNow VN1000HD & the Netgear EVA 2000 are newer products.
HDTV: Most brands such as Sony, Samsung, LG have a built in software menu system for access to Youtube, etc. that are Firmware upgradable when deals are struck for new programming with content distributors . Even bugs in the software.
Video out is provided by HDMI (supports 8 channel audio), DVI , component out, composite out, VGA.
It depends on what equipment is used especially if your using an existing monitor/tv.
Adapters are able to convert HDMI video to DVI (DVI-D, audio support) and VGA (VGA-A).
Don't Fear the B-Jitters Out of Me
Simple enough Cable and satellite companies provide customers with their tuner box (rent or own) in Ontario, but really there's a lot to think about, including services, functionality and backend connections of all these devices. A lot of choice for sure.
Connecting all this out to your stereo and HDTV may get even a little more complex when you start to require network & A/V switches. Oh! the cabling madness.
Check out online video guide & search: Clicker and Truveo
There are other channel and content guide websites out there (eg.OVG, FindInternetTV, Webcastr).They're not all perfect in finding sources with actual content to watch from a computer in Canada.
Everything changes rapidly in the content business (eg. Joost) in the United States, changing from a content retailer to a backend service business. Some sites embed others content though only has it become more common to find it removed from the original provider, making the guide provider
less useful .
What will happen to Hulu, if anything, while this possible deal unfolds between Comcast and G.E., so Canadians will have to be patient while this all evolves over the next 6 months or so.
It's a crapshoot for sure whether you care or not.
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