Blockbusted
| Blockbusted | |
| Number | 96 |
| Broadcast Date | October 8, 2012 |
| Episode Length | 1:12:38 |
| Hosts | Brian Brushwood, Tom Merritt |
YouTube updates Copyright algorithms, BBC original content on YouTube, Amazon to buy Netflix, DISH scraps plans of Blockbuster, and more.
Show Segments
Opening Video
The Big Story
YouTube alters copyright algorithms. [1] [2]
Another Big Story
YouTube brings in more channels, including Jay-Z and BBC. [3] [4] [5] [6]
Yet Another Big Story
Netflixed author talks Hastings' glory, hubris, white lies. [7] [8]
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Slipstream
- Dish scraps plans to turn Blockbuster into Netflix competitor. [9]
- MoviePass, the subscription service for US theaters, returns again. [10]
- British Film Institute plans to digitize 10,000 films by 2017. [11]
- Toys-R-Us launches family-friendly internet movie service, plans Tabeo access, HD video and more. [12]
Tube Tops
- Google TV starts adding movie, music, and TV purchases from Google Play. [13]
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Film Falm
- Dr. Horrible debuting on conventional television, and its sequel starts shooting next year! [14]
- Battle Bears go to Hollywood: a mobile game becomes a TV show. [15]
- WaPo dives into nightly news with “The Fold” for Google TV. [16]
- If Looper had been made in 1994 -- by Disney. [17]
Winter Movie Draft
- (1) Fr. Robert = $88,124,140
- (2) Justin = $49,514,769
- (3) Brian = $40,216,652
- (4) Scott = $4,483,670
- (5) Sarah = $0
- (5) Tom = $0
Sinister, Seven Psychopaths, and Here Comes the Boom premiere this week.
What We're Watching
Brian
- Jiro Dreams of Sushi
- Tucker & Dale vs. Evil
- Snatch
- Clerks
- Sons of Anarchy
- Looper
Tom
- Haven
- Fringe
Feedback
- David S. wants to get into new YouTube channels, but can't find any guide to help him.
- Jacob L. discusses Doctor Who.
- Atomsk recommends the web series Ark.
The Spoiler Zone
This week the boys talk Looper.
Great Quotes
- Brian in the spoiler zone, "I can't really comment on that outside to say, I'm not a fan of that kind of discussion or argument because it's stupid."
Fun Facts
YouTube
Links
| Preceded by: "Don't Believe Anyone, Ever" |
Blockbusted |
Followed by: "And... Science!" |