Topic: Television

Cinemek's Storyboard Composer Innovates Filmmaking on the iPad

Jonathan Houser helps filmmakers plan their projects -- down to the second -- with the Storyboard Composer app.READ»

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Phineas and Ferb Take the Boys' Market by Storm

"Phineas and Ferb" is the hippest, nerdiest, unlikeliest hit on TV -- and now Disney hopes it can be a SpongeBob-like cash cow.READ»

Most Wanted Bosses: Mark Zuckerberg Ranks Low, Oprah High

A new poll suggests Mark Zuckerberg, Simon Cowell, and Tony Hayward are far from ideal bosses.READ»

Facebook: The Social Network

Whether you’re a potential investor in Facebook’s rumored $60 billion IPO, one of the site’s 500 million members, or just a movie buff, filmmaker Aaron Sorkin’s biting biopic of Mark Zuckerberg will likely be a must-see. To ...READ»

Tim Kring Crosses Platforms

Heroes may be over, but its creator still has some very big ideas about storytelling.READ»

• "Heroes" Creator Tim Kring Looks to the Future

Why You Want the Complete Series DVD Box Set of The Larry Sanders Show

Before 30 Rock, The Office (Gervais or Carell), Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm, or any other sitcom of the past 15 years that's actually been funny, there was The Larry Sanders Show. Garry Shandling's seminal ...READ»

Can Smartphone Apps Make a Difference to Your Life?

Lady Geek TV bring you an online weekly App show that navigates you through practical smartphone apps that make a difference to your life! Each episode we put an App to the test. Check out our episode on fitness where we ask, "Can an App really make you fit?"READ»

5 Marketing Lessons from Mr. Rogers

As my little girl grows up and gets interested in television and "brands" that appeal to her, I can't help but think of those of my own early childhood. The brand she is exposed to the most is Sesame Street: It started with her ...READ»

FCC Approves "Wi-Fi On Steroids"

Nearly a year after the FCC began issuing experimental licenses for the technology, the Feds have officially made the so-called white space spectrum available for wireless broadband. Let the gold rush begin.READ»

A Last Lesson From Dr. Bob: The End of a Television Landmark

One of the most recognized entertainment brands of our lifetime is bringing its 54-year history to a close. Today, we will see the last episode of the most popular soap opera of all-time, "As the World Turns."READ»

MTV Bumps Vevo as Top Online Music Destination, Igniting a Web Video Flame War

MTV Networks has taken over Vevo as the No. 1 spot for music videos online. What does this mean for labels Universal and Warner Music Group?READ»

BBC Quietly Leading the Net TV Revolution

The BBC's iPlayer Web TV portal is hugely popular in Britain but can't be viewed overseas. No matter: With today's revamp and planned updates, it looks like the BBC is setting a high bar for competition in the coming Net TV revolution.READ»

Now Playing On Your Computer

Traditional television? So 2009. In this issue, we spotlight online TV shows that are redefining the must-see experience with imaginative shows and plenty of moxie. Head to FastCompany.com to view exclusive video, see expanded ...READ»

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Fifteen Independent Spirits Using Web Video to Forge Their Way in Hollywood

Felicia Day blazed the trail. Here are 15 more creators using Web video to forge their way in Hollywood.READ»

Lisa Kudrow Heals Boredom With Web Therapy

The actress puts herself on the couch to talk about her successful Web series and its impending leap to TV.READ»

A Weather-proof HDTV for Snow Days or Summer Nights

Perfect fall weekends and wall-to-wall televised sports don't have to clash, thanks to this weatherproof flat panel.READ»

Actor Kevin Pollak Reinvents Himself With Web Video

In his 30-year career, Kevin Pollak has appeared in more than 60 films and created indelible roles in such modern classics as A Few Good Men and The Usual Suspects. His Internet awakening occurred in 2009, when he started his ...READ»

The Web's Best Branded Videos Sell and Entertain

The Web's best branded entertainment entertains -- even when the sell isn't subtle.READ»

Chinese TV Host Yang Lan Stays True to Self to Build Empire

TV host Yang Lan is one of China's biggest celebs. Will the propriety and pragmatism that got her there keep her from becoming the mogul she wants to be? A story of fame, ambition, and reality in modern China.READ»

Illeana Douglas Assembles The Web's Most Beloved Hit Show--No Allen Wrench Required

The creator and star of "Easy to Assemble" talks about the evolution of her groundbreaking Web series and what it’s like to work for Ikea.READ»

Atom.com Creates Campy Comedy Web Series

Explosive late-night comedy -- and a shot at TV.READ»

Television on the Web Is Redefining Must-See Viewing

The boldest move in network TV this fall? "The Big Bang Theory" is moving to Thursday nights. Yawn. But on the Web, new-media networks like Funny or Die and performers such as Felicia Day are producing imaginative shows that redefine must-see viewing -- whether you watch on an iPad or a Web-enabled TV. Sit back, relax, and reprogram your prime time.READ»

Apple TV Transformed, Given Market-Killing Price of $99

Apple TV just lost its "hobby" status, as Steve Jobs aims directly at yours, and your Granny's cable box.READ»

The Road to HAL Is Paved With Good Intentions: The Future of Google?

Google's CEO wants to take the company beyond search. Way beyond...READ»

TerraCycle Takes on TV With Garbage Moguls

TerraCycle, a New Jersey-based startup that upcycles trash into useful everyday items, has popped up on our radar many times over the past year. Because really, how can you not pay attention to a company that turns Frito Lay chip ...READ»