Who says political satire is dead?
Not only is it alive in politics itself (which so often these days seems like such self-parody nobody could top it), it’s thriving on the interwebs. For example:
Category: Indie Film & Video
Inside NICOLIFE, the Web Series LB luvs!
NOTE FROM LB: A couple of weeks ago, we featured a new web series called NicoLife here on TVWriter™ and, yes, it’s true, grumpy old me kinda fell in love with it. I think this is an exceptionally well done series which would work just as well on TV (whatever that is these days) and the interwebs (whatever they are these days.
Recently I talked to Robin Nystom, the show’s multiple hyphenate Writer-Director-Producer, to ask the two questions that always comes to mind the first time I see or read anything, anywhere, from any creator: “What is it you want NICOLIFE to accomplish, artistically and personally/professionally? How does it fit into your dream future?”
Here’s Robin’s answer:
Indie Video: The Rock’s New YouTube Channel
Our ever-changing entertainment structure often is a most wonderful thing to behold. Great ideas coming from out of nowhere and captivating thousands – sometimes hundreds of thousands – of viewers.
In this short promo for his new YouTube Channel, a certain Dwayne Johnson shows what you can do with talent, a great sense of humor, and what looks like one whole gobsmacking bunch of dinero. (But really isn’t because talent.)
Web Series: BEE AND PUPPYKAT
Adultly childish? Childishly adult? Either way, we thoroughly enjoyed the first episode of this fucking adorable series on Cartoon Hangover.
Yeah, we said “adorable.” Deal with it!
Innovative Media Production for Fun and Profit
We may or may not be living in the future, but we sure as hell are closing in on Media Impossible. Or, as a certain Vulcan we all know and love might say, “Fascinating:”
by Mike Masnick
A few weeks ago, a couple of friends friends were tweeting about an incredible new YouTube video in which some people created a “real life first-person shooter” and hooked it up to Chatroulette, Skype and Omegle. Random people on the services were transported into this game, which they controlled with their voice.