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While television networks are still the central focus of what is currently call “television,” the industry itself is changing due to technological advances and the emergence of cable channels as producers of original programming. The webseries medium, meanwhile, offers anyone with a video camera and a creative vision to film their own alternative television series. Suffice it to say that the industry is changing, with a revolution taking place that will potentially change everything from creation of content to distribution to revenue generation. Alterna-tv.com is a firm believer in the new television landscape that awaits on the coming horizon, and continually reports on the major issues regarding both the industry and emerging webseries medium. Designed to not merely recount the latest news, AlternaTiVe Opinions instead offers a more detailed look at the players, issues and challenges that current lie ahead.
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San Diego Comic-Con and the Television Industry Exploration of the similarities between the comic book and television industries, using the book Comic-Con and the Business of Pop Culture as catalyst.
Science Fiction and the Webseries Insights into science fiction webseries from the producers of Aidan 5, Cell, Pioneer One and Vampire Mob, including the difficulties that exist in crafting genre-specific dramas.
The CW Embraces the Future of Television Upstart network The CW begins the transformation away from traditional television operating models through a series of innovate decisions and business deals.
Justin Kownacki and Webseries Production Creator Justin Kownacki shares his thoughts on the various challenges facing the webseries medium, as well as offers advice to potential independent producers.
The Early Days of the Webseries Medium Creator Justin Kownacki shares his thoughts on launching a webseries in 2003, as well as a spin-off series in 2011, and the differences between ‘then’ and ‘now.’
The Wisdom of Felicia Day: In Her Own Words A collection of insights into the webseries medium taken from numerous interviews given by Felicia Day, the creator of The Guild and Dragon Age: Redemption.
The Pitfalls of Independent Webseries Production Examination of the difficulties facing independent webseries creators in the wake of Jonathan Nail’s decision to shut down production of his webseries SOLO.
The History of Cable and the Future of Television Comparison of the early days of the cable industry, as outlined in the book Television in the Multichannel Age, and the current state of online video.
Mr. Draper Goes to Wall Street AMC has not only forged a reputation for quality programming but embarked on a different path than most cable channels, including spinning off from parent Cablevision.
57 Channels (And Nothin' On) Observations on how an increase in television viewing options can make quality programming hard to find, a problem that extends to both television shows and webseries.
Blip.tv Expands Upon Its Winning Formula Examination of the online video network blip.tv and its basic philosophy, partnership with independent creators and expansion as a destination for webseries fans.
The Quest to Be the Next New Network Exploration of Next New Networks and its acquisition by YouTube, as well other companies that are likewise positioning themselves to be online video networks.
Even in the Realm of Distribution, Content Is King Just as cable channels needed original programming to distinguish themselves from the competition, the same may hold true for distribution companies.
A Different Kind of 'Television Everywhere' Exploration of the television future advocated by Andrei Jezierski in his book Television Everywhere and how it benefits the networks, content creators and fans.
Subscription Funding for TV and the Webseries Exploration of the subscription model as a form of funding for television shows like the cult-classic Firefly as well as for webseries productions.
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