Consumers don’t want to buy movies anymore, or at least, not as readily as they used to buy DVDs. This is particularly cumbersome in a digital universe where the collectable is ethereal and storage constraints and digital rights make building a library convoluted. Not to mention the impact on consumer behavior of streaming services like Netflix and hulu (among others). If studios want consumers to buy content, they need to offer a greater value proposition.

Considering the rich functionality of emerging distribution platforms, this shouldn’t be all that difficult. Studios have attempted to jam extras into Blu-Ray discs; an access and UX restricted format. Why not exploit the slick operability/usability of iOS and Android? Time Warner gets it. I know this is a very limited release, but I think it’s a very impressive 1.0 product. I also wonder if this will get Time Warner (and by proxy Fox and Universal) out of the download restrictions of the HBO pay-window, since the content is house within an application.

I’m definitely keeping my eyes open to see what comes next.

For fans of Michael Caine.

I almost feel like this would have worked as a series in the 80’s. Certainly would have been much better than the Christmas Special. It has all the good stuff about Star Wars (Han/Chewy, fights, some irreverent humor, etc.), without all the crappy stuff (Han/Leia). Certainly, under this premise, there never would have been a Jar-Jar Binks.

I stand by my earlier contention that Jeff Zucker absolutely destroyed NBC and its long-term future and it’s absurd that he a) still has a job and b) is likely to get some kind of major pay-day from the Comcast/NBCU/GE/Vivendi deal. Horrrrrrrrrrrendous.

BHO Accepts.

Fantastic acceptance speech. Really, he hits every note. Sure he’s celebrating, but he’s challenging people to keep going. To commit themselves to work for change. This campaign is about the American people and it’s time for them to get/stay involved. He also gave a pretty nice shout out to Republicans.

Also, I really want to know what movie theme was playing post speech. Definitely John Williams. First instinct was “American President,” but now I’m thinking it’s from “The Patriot.”