New Media Distribution Players 2005

The proliferation of content that is arising out of the digital revolution is also attracting players for new forms of distribution. Who are the players?

Apple is making video podcasts and video downloads possible on their popular iPods.

TiVo has decided to test dowloading television programs to the Apple iPod and the Sony PlayStation Portable (PSP) game console.

Sony and Microsoft have new game machines targeted at young men that also play movies (and shorts) in the new UMD format.

News Corp has joined Movielink, a download service owned by five major movie studios. Now people can download movies to their computer from any of the major studios from one site.

Sprint is now making it possible to mmatch your home digital video recorder's content on your cell phone.

Disney has been developing small screen alternatives...and has more news to come, I'm sure.

Independent producers are offering their movies in new formats for use with the UMD and cell phone formats. Shorts are sure to follow.

Internet distribution of indie programs are available on a variety of websites that offer DVDs and downloads, as well as streaming media. Some of these players include FilmBaby.com, iFilm, Amazefilms.com, WorldFilm.com, IndieFilmSpot.com, EZMovies.com, DVshop.ca, Cinematical.com and MovieInDemand.com ... and they are growing in scope and number weekly.

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