My God, It's Full Of Jawas!

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My God, It's Full Of Jawas!
Number 42
Broadcast Date September 14, 2011
Episode Length 1:00:32
Hosts Tom Merritt, Brian Brushwood, Scott Wilkinson

Smart-TVs, Star Wars on Blu-ray, Netflix Updates, Sony Google TV news, and more.

Contents

Opening Video

Alderaan Shot First

The Big Story

The smart-TV space may never take off as predicted. The following discussion focuses on 4k displays, digital distribution, and the future of media consumption.

Netflix

Go tell a friend that they can get a free 30 day trial by going to Netflix.com/twit.

Film Falm

  • September 16, Star Wars reissue Blu-ray set releases.
  • George Lucas will use the money from the Blu-ray sales to fund a sandcrawler building in Singapore.
  • Netflix updates apps to support all Android 2.2 and 2.3 devices.
  • A live-action film is being made from the makers of PHD Comics.
  • William Shatner's "The Captains" to be released on DVD in October.
  • The Next Generation is coming to Blu-ray with updated special effects.

Tube Tops

  • Sony brings new media streaming box and updated Google TV hardware.
  • Chumby neTV adds Chumby OS through HDMI signal.
  • Movea brings motion control to operate remote controls.
  • Orb Live app brings free Hulu content to Android devices.
  • NBC, TNT, and TBS bring full-length TV episodes to iOS devices.
  • Farscape complete Blu-ray series coming November 15.

Feedback

  • A viewer talks about the intuitive interface of the Nintendo Wii, and how patent wars may prohibit hardware manufacturers from helping the market out.
  • Tensorguy emails in discussing the Netflix experience in Latin America.
  • A viewer wrote in not sure whether to be intrigued or fearful for an upcoming The Three Stooges release.

Great Quotes

Fun Facts

  • Brian mentions talking to the producer of Pawn Stars about being involved in the show.

YouTube

Links


Preceded by:
"Mad About Ads"
My God, It's Full Of Jawas!
Followed by:
"Boba, Shut The Fett Up"