Thursday, July 29
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Given the fact that earlier this month Prince decreed that “the Internet is over,” I’m fairly certain this video doesn’t really exist, I’m not sharing it with you and he certainly doesn’t sing “Raspberry Sorbet” at 14:50 to a Muppet.
Saw this on Hulu…Looks pretty awesome…
Trek Nation – Director’s trailer — Fall 2009 from Scott Colthorp on Vimeo.
Ladies and gentlemen, this clip from Fox’s “The Family Guy” is the most offensive thing ever seen on TV, if complaints to the FCC were an accurate measure of offensiveness.
As of February, 2010, this 40 second clip has generated a whopping 188,000 complaints to the FCC.
Last week I was talking to a vegan friend about milk. She pointed out that we’re the only animal that drinks the milk of another animal. I guess I’d never thought of it that way…and for a moment I was a bit grossed out by the idea of pouring bovine secretions over my cornflakes.
Hypocrisy: it’s what’s for breakfast….enjoy:
Dear Andy-
I read your blog entry “A Fond Farewell” today with great disappointment. The day Hulu launched back in March of 2008 was the day I canceled my DISH Network satellite service. Like many other people, I’ve enjoyed the content you’ve provided. I’ve seen the changes you’ve made…some good, some bad. I understand that you have a business to run and that content licenses are sometimes complicated and change over time.
Yesterday, March 2nd 2010, you announced that “The Daily Show” and “The Colbert Report” would no longer be distributed on Hulu. You said, “After a series of discussions with the team at Comedy Central…we ultimately were unable to secure the rights to extend these shows for a much longer period of time.”
It is no surprise to me, however, that you’re suddenly having difficulty negotiating with Comedy Central (or any other content provider for that matter.) Why?
Because March 2, 2010 was the day you started producing your own content.
March 2nd, 2010 was the day you stopped being simply a content distributor, and became a content producer.
March 2nd, 2010 was the day you became competition to ALL of your content providers.
And for what? So you can start streaming YET ANOTHER mindless, Simon Fuller-produced, “I Can Dream” REALITY TV SHOW?
Andy, you and Hulu are shooting yourselves in the foot. You yourself said that quality content like the award-winning “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” and “The Colbert Report” are consistently two of the top-watched shows on Hulu. Why are they watched?
BECAUSE THEY’RE GOOD. They’re NOT reality television.
You’re taking a huge step backwards. HUGE.
Stop producing your own content. Take the money that you’re throwing away at Simon Fuller’s idiot dreams project and hand it to directly to Comedy Central. The Comedy Central shows are ANCHORS. They will be with you for years to come. Focus on what Hulu does well: simple interface, solid streaming technology, and distributing quality content…OTHER PEOPLE’S CONTENT.
Mark my words: Unless you change this quickly, you’re going to lose the streaming online content race. Heck, I’m not even in your business and it’s blatantly obvious to me. Strategically you’ve put yourself in a terrible position. Your other content partners will see you as competition and do the same thing Comedy Central has done: Leave.
Sincerely,
Johnny Diggz
Hulu fan from Day 1
Here’s the full statement from the Conchords site:
“We’ve noticed the less we say about the future of the show, the more people want to talk about it, so in an effort to reverse this trend we are today announcing that we won’t be returning for a 3rd season. We’re very proud of the two seasons we made and we like the way the show ended. We’d like to thank everyone who helped make the show and also everyone who watched it. While the characters Bret and Jemaine will no longer be around, the real Bret and Jemaine will continue to exist.”
‘Flight of the Conchords’ is grounded – From Inside the Box – Zap2it.
