The New Frontier

The latest film and TV-related technologies, gaming news, and articles on how the internet and broadband are changing the film and television landscape.

Atom.com bringing bloody houses and legends to San Diego Comic-Con 2010

Atom.com returns to San Diego Comic-Con 2010 with a new booth, an arsenal of free swag and two premiere screenings and panels for upcoming Web series. Things get started on Saturday, July 24th, with screening and panel of Legend of Neil – Season 3, in Room 7AB from 7:30-8:30pm. Join creator Sandeep Parikh, stars Tony ….

Supernatural anime Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan to stream free online after Japanese episode premieres

VIZ Media has announced the launch of a brand new anime series – Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan – will stream on the company’s anime website. The first subtitled episode of the new fantasy action-adventure series about a junior high school student that is part human and part yokai (supernatural demon), premiered for free ….

Indie comedy filmmaking team celebrate one year anniversary

The comedy filmmaking collective known as General Delight is celebrating their first anniversary with a screening of 10 of their short films featuring interactive elements (Hint: Phantom of the Opera sing-a-long). Some of the shorts will include: A lascivious magician that makes husbands disappear and then beds their wives The awkward moments after an inter-racial ….

Award-winning indie feature The Wheeler Boys to be available as free download during festival premiere

Netflix and Film Independent are celebrating the premiere of The Wheeler Boys, a film written and directed by first-timer Philip G. Flores, winner of the “Netflix FIND Your Voice” competition. The Wheeler Boys will debut on Friday, June 25th, when the general public can watch it instantly and for free at Netflix, just as it ….

Createasphere Entertainment Technology Expo 2010 details

The Createasphere Entertainment Technology Expo in Burbank is the media industry’s showcase for exploring and learning about the latest trends and groundbreaking technology for the content creator. The Createasphere Entertainment Technology Expo is where future technology and creative vision converge, and features educational sessions and interactive panels. The Expo brings together media experts and technical ….

New technology offers on-set behind the scenes movie experience from anywhere

Saddle Ranch Productions recently launched Sul Set, a new and immersive experience for filmmakers and enthusiasts that provides complete access to a film set during its entire production via patent pending technology and a live video stream. Users can subscribe to Sul Set and see everything that happens behind-the-scenes on a real Hollywood movie set, ….

SneakOnTheLot offers Second Life-style social networking and contests for filmmakers

SneakOnTheLot.com today announced the beta launch of its new filmmakers’ social networking website. The site combines filmmaking skills such as writing, directing, producing and acting, all within an online, interactive game where players compete throughout the year for their shot at producing a $20,000 short film in Los Angeles. In this new back lot environment, ….