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Follow on Google News | FirstRun.tv - New TV Network Aimed at Smartphone Users Launched by Veteran Disney Studios ExecutiveFirstRun.tv is a new TV network launched by veteran Disney Studios executive, Gary Kleinman. FirstRun.tv features 10 channels of new shows from independent producers, aimed at mobile viewers with smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices.
By: FirstRun.tv “Everywhere you look, people are holding the equivalent of a little wireless television set in their hands,” said Kleinman, making reference to iPhones, Droids, other smartphones and tablets. “With properly built apps, optimized streaming technology, and improving infrastructure, a good viewing experience is now possible on most newer devices virtually anywhere - and it keeps getting better as next-generation smartphones tablet are introduced,” FirstRun.tv will offer free viewing of original programs produced specifically for mobile and online audiences. The source of content will primarily be independent producers and creative talent that connect and collaborate via FirstRun.tv’ “We are embracing a new way audiences can watch shows, and we’re advocating a new way to produce them as well,” said Kleinman, “not only because it’s dictated by the vastly different economics of the web, but because you can produce in a new way,” he added. “The new wave of affordable HD cameras are of exceptional quality. Combined with readily available desktop computer editing software, virtually anyone with a great idea, some know-how, and ambition, is now empowered to produce their own shows.” Kleinman points to the music industry, where this transition has already taken place. “Much of today’s music is recorded with Pro Tools software on a Mac in somebody’s home studio. There is a world of talented writers, actors, directors, and editors out there, and an emerging breed that is very tech-savvy, so the same type of shift is happening with visual entertainment.” Kleinman notes that an alternative production approach was recently used on a new sitcom, "THE CYA", produced by StoryArc New Media. The series centers on an obsolete, hidden top secret agency – so top secret and so hidden – the government forgot it still exists today. “It’ Also premiering with FirstRun.tv’ Independent producers and content creators can submit scripts, shows and ideas at: www.FirstRun.tv/ FirstRun.tv is owned and operated by Innovation Organization, LLC, a company Kleinman founded in 2010 to develop entertainment and software for new media platforms. # # # This press release, photos and captions are available online for download at: www.FirstRun.tv/ # # # FirstRun.tv is a new TV network launched by veteran Disney Studios executive, Gary Kleinman. FirstRun.tv features 10 channels of new shows from independent producers, aimed at mobile viewers with smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices. End
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