Archive for September, 2007
Begin the countdown...
by Lottie on September 28th 2007 at 3:20 pm
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This morning brings the exciting news that as of Monday, LocateTV moves from the rawness and elitism of private beta into the democratic love-in of PUBLIC BETA. Hip, hip! Over a month of fantastic feedback from our triallists has enabled the development team to create a whole new 'fuzzy' search function, to greatly expand our TV and film listings data prioritised according to the content the testers have been searching for, and to iron out a whole raft of glitches and design details that has made the site even clearer, easier to navigate and more elegant. Not to mention the… read more »
Blog of the Week: filmforay
by Lottie on September 27th 2007 at 11:58 am
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filmforay is much more than a blog, it's a revolution. Although creator Linden Tibbets does indeed blog on the site, giving development updates as well as media news and music video picks, filmforay is really all about the community. In this case, that community is a group of film makers and enthusiasts 'laying siege to Hollywood' by pitching their own film ideas to their peers, complete with visual mood boards and synopses. Members then rate and critique each idea and use the forums for discussion (earning 'clout' the more they participate), with the hope that a unique filmforay production will… read more »
They just don't make em like they used to
by Lottie on September 26th 2007 at 1:37 pm
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Are you using LocateTV to find back-to-back episodes of Little House On The Prairie, making a bad week at work seem that bit more bearable? Searching for old Tom Cruise movies so you can remember how innocently iconic he was all his pre-Scientology, pre-patriarch 80s splendour? If the feedback from our private beta testers is anything to go by, LocateTV is certainly helping to fuel TV and film nostalgia. Being able to find when and where all your favourite old shows are on can provide a cultural comfort blanket to insulate you against harsh present day realities, especially when most… read more »
How to navigate the Fall 2007 TV season
by Lottie on September 25th 2007 at 1:48 pm
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So, the long days of summer sun and socialising are over and if you're in the USA it's time to grab a blanket, hit the couch, and dig in to the feast of pilots and new seasons on offer from the networks this fall. The choice can be overwhelming. How do you make sure you get hooked on the next big thing from the start rather than wasting precious viewing time on a show that'll crash and burn? And how on earth do you juggle and prioritise programming schedules with the networks going head-to-head for the primetime slots? Not surprisingly,… read more »
Is the cinema obsolete?
by Lottie on September 24th 2007 at 5:15 pm
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For some, cinema is the only way to really appreciate a movie. Whether it's the massive screen, the audience atmosphere, the sense of occasion or just the stale popcorn, the box office is still big business. However, the very popularity of LocateTV is a reflection that people are less willing to be bound by the unreliable, selective schedules and increasing prices of cinemas. We're ncreasingly accustomed to consuming films on TV, online, and on DVD, especially when we can easily find when and where they're on and design personalised viewing schedules to suit us. The British Film Institute states that… read more »
