Interesting/good news of the day? Red Dwarf?

cac14850 · 10-10-2007, 07:31 AM

Ok maybe I am a little out of it and have never heard of Red dwarf (although in fairness it appears to be a UK show) but it claims to have "a global cult following" so I ll post this bit of news here about new mobi episodes. I know a show in the UK did this with 24 but this one will be on a mobi site which should help spread awareness if there is indeed a global cult following....

link to article http://www.searchbyheadlines.com/pos...ws/101746.html

Cult TV enthusiasts to get very own mobile social networking service with exclusive 'mobisodes'

Fans of the international, award winning, cult sci-fi comedy series Red Dwarf, will soon be able to watch exclusively created 'mobisodes' of the show on their mobile phone via Pitch, the international mobile entertainment company. Animated episodes made up from classic moments in the show, which has just been named 'Top Science Fiction and Fantasy Show of all time' by the Radio Times, will be available from 11th October on a weekly basis.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/dot-mobi/383259-interesting-good-news-day-red-dwarf.html

Charles Armitage at Red Dwarf said: "Pitch Entertainment has created amazing, ground breaking technology that gives our fans the chance to access and enjoy Red Dwarf whilst on the move. The weekly animated 'mobisodes', the social networking functionality and the exclusive content will enhance the Red Dwarf experience for everyone."

Pitch is available to mobile users in thirteen territories, as far-flung as Malaysia and Singapore, as well as across Europe with plans to launch a new territory every month over the next year. Red Dwarf is now approaching its 20th anniversary as an international success story, seen in over 35 countries, with DVD sales approaching 4 million units.

Martin Bowley chief executive at Pitch, said: "Red Dwarf is iconic with millions of die-hard fans across the world. Combining such comic genius with the latest in mobile entertainment technology creates an exciting and dynamic environment that will move the cult of Red Dwarf into another dimension. Established fans can access new episodes, interact with each other and share their passions for Red Dwarf, whilst a new generation of fans will also be able to discover Red Dwarf for the first time. This is the future of entertainment."

For just £3 a week, subscribers will receive a brand new Red Dwarf animated 'mobisode' and access to a virtual social network allowing them to utilise all the functionality of social networking whilst on the move. Fans can chat, upload and rate their pictures & videos. Subscribers can also choose 6 enhanced mobile features for their phone each week as part of the Red Dwarf service including specially created Red Dwarf ringtones, wallpapers, screensavers and videos.

Subscribers can receive the brand new Red Dwarf 'mobisode' each week by visiting www.red-dwarf.mobi or text RD1 to 87000.

PVFARKAS · 10-10-2007, 07:34 AM

vis. yeah!

Pred · 10-10-2007, 07:37 AM

awesome!! rep added.

i love red dwarf, always have done.
you never heard of it you smeghead !

LOL

Made me smile. Need to watch some again

PVFARKAS · 10-10-2007, 07:42 AM

dude i hadnt heard of betfair until 2 days ago.. ! and i'm pretty good with current trends

cac14850 · 10-10-2007, 08:03 AM

apparently there is a cult following... Good news then all around

newton · 10-10-2007, 09:23 AM

Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for breakfast. Superb show and rep'd

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newdomainer.mobi · 10-10-2007, 09:25 AM

£3.00 a week... thats a killer IMO - I think that Radiohead have the right idea with their new album - pay any price you want.... fans will probably cough up between £1 to £10 others that would never have bought it otherwise will be likely to try it out for a penny (or 50p or whatever) - the upshot is that millions will download it rather than 50,000 - the money will get there in the end & many more people will own the album (& then they will buy the t-shirt, go to the gig, buy the book etc...)

Red-dwarf!!!! Love the programme but they've even got a hyphen! ;-)

50p a week would be more likely to bring the money in - £3.00 is for die-hard fans only imho.

Gary

dag · 10-10-2007, 09:34 AM

Wow, the PC version of that is quite a nicely developed site! I'd be interested to know what the mobile version looks like.

Like how they're calling the mobile epsiodes "mobisodes"!

skeitel · 10-10-2007, 11:00 AM

the good thing is that when others in the media industry see this, they won't want to be left behind...and media is the key sector to spread quickly the .mobi message. Good news

Pred · 10-10-2007, 12:10 PM

Originally Posted by newdomainer.mobi

£3.00 a week... thats a killer IMO - I think that Radiohead have the right idea with their new album - pay any price you want.... fans will probably cough up between £1 to £10 others that would never have bought it otherwise will be likely to try it out for a penny (or 50p or whatever) - the upshot is that millions will download it rather than 50,000 - the money will get there in the end & many more people will own the album (& then they will buy the t-shirt, go to the gig, buy the book etc...)
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=383259

Red-dwarf!!!! Love the programme but they've even got a hyphen! ;-)

50p a week would be more likely to bring the money in - £3.00 is for die-hard fans only imho.

Gary

totally agree Gazza.

also i think looks better with hyphen cos of double d

we all love doubled's though

10-10-2007, 07:31 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
cac14850 NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 368	Interesting/good news of the day? Red Dwarf? Ok maybe I am a little out of it and have never heard of Red dwarf (although in fairness it appears to be a UK show) but it claims to have "a global cult following" so I ll post this bit of news here about new mobi episodes. I know a show in the UK did this with 24 but this one will be on a mobi site which should help spread awareness if there is indeed a global cult following.... link to article http://www.searchbyheadlines.com/pos...ws/101746.html Cult TV enthusiasts to get very own mobile social networking service with exclusive 'mobisodes' Fans of the international, award winning, cult sci-fi comedy series Red Dwarf, will soon be able to watch exclusively created 'mobisodes' of the show on their mobile phone via Pitch, the international mobile entertainment company. Animated episodes made up from classic moments in the show, which has just been named 'Top Science Fiction and Fantasy Show of all time' by the Radio Times, will be available from 11th October on a weekly basis. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/dot-mobi/383259-interesting-good-news-day-red-dwarf.html Charles Armitage at Red Dwarf said: "Pitch Entertainment has created amazing, ground breaking technology that gives our fans the chance to access and enjoy Red Dwarf whilst on the move. The weekly animated 'mobisodes', the social networking functionality and the exclusive content will enhance the Red Dwarf experience for everyone." Pitch is available to mobile users in thirteen territories, as far-flung as Malaysia and Singapore, as well as across Europe with plans to launch a new territory every month over the next year. Red Dwarf is now approaching its 20th anniversary as an international success story, seen in over 35 countries, with DVD sales approaching 4 million units. Martin Bowley chief executive at Pitch, said: "Red Dwarf is iconic with millions of die-hard fans across the world. Combining such comic genius with the latest in mobile entertainment technology creates an exciting and dynamic environment that will move the cult of Red Dwarf into another dimension. Established fans can access new episodes, interact with each other and share their passions for Red Dwarf, whilst a new generation of fans will also be able to discover Red Dwarf for the first time. This is the future of entertainment." For just £3 a week, subscribers will receive a brand new Red Dwarf animated 'mobisode' and access to a virtual social network allowing them to utilise all the functionality of social networking whilst on the move. Fans can chat, upload and rate their pictures & videos. Subscribers can also choose 6 enhanced mobile features for their phone each week as part of the Red Dwarf service including specially created Red Dwarf ringtones, wallpapers, screensavers and videos. Subscribers can receive the brand new Red Dwarf 'mobisode' each week by visiting www.red-dwarf.mobi or text RD1 to 87000.

10-10-2007, 09:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
newton Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Everywhere Posts: 1,433	Smoke me a kipper I'll be back for breakfast. Superb show and rep'd . __________________ The speed of light is faster than sound that's why some people appear bright until they open their mouths

10-10-2007, 09:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
newdomainer.mobi Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 424	Great idea but too expensive £3.00 a week... thats a killer IMO - I think that Radiohead have the right idea with their new album - pay any price you want.... fans will probably cough up between £1 to £10 others that would never have bought it otherwise will be likely to try it out for a penny (or 50p or whatever) - the upshot is that millions will download it rather than 50,000 - the money will get there in the end & many more people will own the album (& then they will buy the t-shirt, go to the gig, buy the book etc...) Red-dwarf!!!! Love the programme but they've even got a hyphen! ;-) 50p a week would be more likely to bring the money in - £3.00 is for die-hard fans only imho. Gary Last edited by newdomainer.mobi; 10-10-2007 at 09:28 AM. Reason: my divvy typos

10-10-2007, 09:34 AM	#8 (permalink)
dag Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Omm Nom Nom Nom Posts: 3,131	Wow, the PC version of that is quite a nicely developed site! I'd be interested to know what the mobile version looks like. Like how they're calling the mobile epsiodes "mobisodes"! __________________ V-C-R.com C-P-R.com i-Netbooks.com

10-10-2007, 07:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
PVFARKAS Account Closed Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 848	vis. yeah!

10-10-2007, 07:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pred Account Closed Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 6,713	awesome!! rep added. i love red dwarf, always have done. you never heard of it you smeghead ! LOL Made me smile. Need to watch some again

10-10-2007, 07:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
PVFARKAS Account Closed Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 848	dude i hadnt heard of betfair until 2 days ago.. ! and i'm pretty good with current trends

10-10-2007, 08:03 AM	THREAD STARTER #5 (permalink)
cac14850 NamePros Regular Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 368	apparently there is a cult following... Good news then all around

10-10-2007, 11:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
skeitel NamePros Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 116	the good thing is that when others in the media industry see this, they won't want to be left behind...and media is the key sector to spread quickly the .mobi message. Good news

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Interesting/good news of the day? Red Dwarf?

Great idea but too expensive