The title sequence of Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing" ranks as one of the great openings in film history. Certainly it's among the most explosive. First, the rap group Public Enemy bum rushes the soundtrack, spitting out the movie's propulsive theme song, "Fight the Power." Then actress Rosie Perez appears front and center, dancing with … [Read more...]
‘Home’ video debuts on YouTube
The Luc Besson-produced visual feast "Home" opens Friday in theaters across the U.S. and Europe, in celebration of World Environmental Day. Best to catch this "stunning visual portrayal of Earth" on the biggest screen you can find, but there's a quick, easy and free way to see the film as June 5 dawns. YouTube is set for a one-day-only … [Read more...]
Viacom boss: Online audience uncounted
Viacom's president and CEO agrees with Hulu: Measurements of online video audiences are off. By a lot. Noting that "you get paid on measurement," Philippe Dauman charged that streaming-video tracking done by online ratings services are "extremely inaccurate." "What we see internally is very different than what the measuring services have," … [Read more...]
YouTube turns pro with team of losers
YouTube just unveiled its premium content redesign, bringing viewers a motley assortment of TV shows and feature films. The user-generated-content giant announced the move as it trotted out previously reported content deals with Sony and MGM, as well as a few lesser pacts. In a week in which YouTube showed its strength and great worth -- with … [Read more...]
YouTube flirting with Sony Pictures
YouTube's quest for real Hollywood content continues. Ongoing talks with Sony Pictures could result in full-length streaming movies for the site -- a big improvement over the watery content deal reached the other day for short-form content from Disney/ABC/ESPN. Of course, Sony won't be giving up its latest boxoffice hits. The studio's film … [Read more...]
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