The Minisode Network

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The Minisode Network is a Sony Pictures Television internet television network launched in June of 2007. The term minisode is a portmanteau of “mini” and “episode.” Unlike webisodes, which are initially broadcast on the internet, minisodes are condensed versions of previously broadcast, full length, television shows.

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[edit] History

The New York Times reported that the idea came out of a conversation between the president of Sony Pictures Television, Steve Mosko, and the head of Sony Pictures Television Distribution John Weiser, after they saw the “Seven-Minute Sopranos,” a condensation of the 77-hour HBO series posted on YouTube.[1]

Using the Sony Pictures Television library, the network consists of heavily re-edited television shows designed to run from four to six minutes, yet retain the story arc from the original broadcast episode. The network is ad supported, and past sponsors have included Honda and Pepsi.[2]

Originally set up as part of an exclusive agreement with MySpace. The network now includes several other video hosting services. According to a Sony website, the network is available on the following:

Sony Television may launch a separate internet channel called “The Minisode Network” at a later date.

[edit] Shows

The following shows are available in the minisode format on Minisode Network video hosting services.

[edit] As DVD bonuses

Minisodes have begun to show up on Sony DVD releases, e.g., minisodes of Charlie's Angels and The Facts of Life on the second-season DVD set of Barney Miller.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Big Brands Hop Aboard Sony Minisode Network - MarketingVOX
  2. ^ Coming Online Soon: The Five-Minute ‘Charlie’s Angels’ - New York Times

1. Carter, Bill. "Coming Online Soon: The Five-Minute ‘Charlie’s Angels’." The New York Times. (30 April 2007)

2. "Big Brands Hop Aboard Sony Minisode Network." Marketing Vox. (22 October 2007)

3. Elliott, Stuart. "MySpace Mini-Episodes, Courtesy of Honda." The New York Times. (15 June 2007)

4. Ziemba, Christine N. "Web's Minisode Network gives quick hits of stars' humble beginnings." The Los Angels Times. (2 March 2008)

5. Farren, Mick. "Attention Span Threatened by Advancing Minisodes!" The Los Angels City Beat. (31 May 2007)

6. "MySpace Minisodes Network Launches." TV Week. (18 June 2007)

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