Saturday, January 14, 2006
Mobisodes, Anyone?
Posted by Darius Wey in "THOUGHT" @ 07:00 PM
"CBS Broadcasting Inc. is developing a made-for-mobile-phone soap opera -- known as a mobisoap [or mobisode] -- that is scheduled to be released in the next several months. The serial show, tentatively titled "Hey, It's Me," will be shown daily on TV-equipped cell phones in three- to five-minute segments and will have its own writers, cast and production team. CBS is among a number of companies showing interest in mobile television. In recent months, the idea has gained in popularity, as carriers increase the speed of their networks and as more phones come with higher-definition screens that better simulate TVs... CBS has not announced what carriers will carry its mobile soap or any pricing or financial terms associated with the show."
How many of you would bother with a three- to five-minute over-the-air "mobisode"? I know Fox dabbled with the idea last year when they introduced mobile versions of the hit show, "24", and now CBS has decided to follow in their footsteps. Is there really that much interest in them?
How many of you would bother with a three- to five-minute over-the-air "mobisode"? I know Fox dabbled with the idea last year when they introduced mobile versions of the hit show, "24", and now CBS has decided to follow in their footsteps. Is there really that much interest in them?
