Chase Carey: Not impressed with TV Everywhere

Carey News Corp. prexy and chief operating officer Chase Carey vented frustrations with the industry's TV Everywhere efforts at the D:Dive Into Media conference Tuesday.Carey didn't mince words on how badly he believes cable, satellite and telcos have botched extending program viewing to digital platforms at no extra charge to subscribers who access content via authentication."I'd say authentication is a pretty poor execution to date," said Carey at the confab in Laguna Niguel, Calif. hosted by Dow Jones' AllThingsD website. "The process is way too difficult, way too unfriendly." Carey's harsh assessment -- he later referred to the TV Everywhere user experience as a "pain in the neck" -- represented a notable dissent from industrywide support for authentication, which is seen as a defensive maneuver to help cablers and satcasters compete against digital upstarts like Netflix.But TV Everywhere has been criticized in recent years despite repeated support from high-profile advocates like Time Warner CEO Jeff Bewkes for its slow rollout and chilly consumer reception.Said Carey, "I'm frustrated by the progress to date or lack thereof in terms of making authentication something of a friendly user experience."Fox has been a pioneer in authenticated experiences with Hulu, which the conglom has a stake in as well, via an eight-day delay imposed on the availability of programming unless user subscribe to participating multichannel services like Dish Network. Carey defended the company's decision to take Hulu off the auction block because of its future strategic value. "It's something a lot of people would cut off their arms to have that leadership space in the digital arena," he said. Carey touched on the struggle between maintaining the bundle of TV channels responsible for delivering half of the profits News Corp. hauls in with the technology that will inevitably make video a more a la carte content experience. The answer, he suggested, is a middle ground between the two that can only be arrived at through cautious experimentation.Carey spoke candidly of the need to experiment on digital platforms even if it isn't immediately clear what the payoff is. Regarding News Corp.'s launch of brands like IGN and the Wall Street Journal as part of the new YouTube channels strategy, he expressed his doubts regarding the financial model."I struggled when I first looked at it," Carey admitted. "Written on a piece of paper, (I thought) this will never make a dime. One hundred channels fragmented, spread across the world -- it's not going to add up. But I don't think we can get hung up on forcing ourselves to have business plans for things that are unknown." Contact Andrew Wallenstein at andrew.wallenstein@variety.com

The Network of Support

The Network of Support By Jesse Daley January 18, 2012 Jesse Daley In our insanely competitive and crowded business, it is imperative to do everything possible to help yourself further your career as a performer. If you're not using social networking to its full potential, you're not doing enough for your career. So much of our success in the entertainment biz is in our own hands, and you've got to give yourself every opportunity to find work for yourself. Don't wait for an audition to demonstrate your talent. When you're not working on set, show people who you are and what you can do using the Internet.You don't need to be a celebrity to have an effective social network site and a large following. People love to feel like they are a part of an actor's career. Through the use of social networking sites, I have built a wonderful fan base of awesome people from all around the globe. I call them "Daliens" (after my last name), and I regularly post videos and updates about my progress in Hollywood. I was working as an extra on Nickelodeon's show "Big Time Rush" when the executive producer, a great guy named Scott Fellows, gave me a few lines on a couple of episodes of the show. When the episodes aired, I tweeted about it. I was able to gain several followers, which quickly turned into a whole lot more. My followers have become a huge part of my life and my career.When you build a network of support, you are truly unstoppable. I am able to show casting directors, producers, and agents that I have something to offer to the industry and that I am marketablesimply by walking into an agency meeting with fan letters that the Daliens send to me. I have discovered that an impressive rsum is not all that we require. There are two other critically important tools. One, we have to know what we are good at and what sets us apart from others. And two, we must cultivate good relationships with people we meet in the industryin person and on social networks. Treat everyone with respect, and help each other out. Sending out one positive tweet or message can make someone's day. Many people have never visited a place such as Hollywood or NYC and would love to have someone to talk to. Tweet them. By sharing your journey, you can encourage others to follow their dreams, too.Often I hear from friends that it is "too much work" to keep up with social networking, or it's an "invasion of their privacy." My response to that is "Get used to it." If a career in entertainment is what you want, privacy will always be an issue.I encourage you to start a blog, get on Twitter, YouTube, or Facebook, and build your network of casting directors, agents, and other artists. We're in a difficult industry, and it can be very hard to break in. But you are unique. Send out one tweet or post a short video update to YouTube to get your face and name out there. Do you sing? Post a video singing a cover of a popular song. It can get a lot of views.What happens with your career is up to younot your agent, manager, or publicist. They are there to work for you and help you along the way. If you don't have an agent at the moment, there's always something you can do on your own, and getting involved with social networking is one of the best ways to further yourself. Best of all, most sites are completely free. So, try being your own publicist. You will be successful if you do something every day toward your goals. And never give up. Good luck everyone, and be sure to tweet me @jessedaley when you sign up for your accounts.Jesse Daley is an actor who lives on Daleyplaneta place where anyone can be successful, even in Hollywood, by 1) not giving up and 2) being kind to everyone, from the stars to the stand-ins. The Network of Support By Jesse Daley January 18, 2012 Jesse Daley In our insanely competitive and crowded business, it is imperative to do everything possible to help yourself further your career as a performer. If you're not using social networking to its full potential, you're not doing enough for your career. So much of our success in the entertainment biz is in our own hands, and you've got to give yourself every opportunity to find work for yourself. Don't wait for an audition to demonstrate your talent. When you're not working on set, show people who you are and what you can do using the Internet.You don't need to be a celebrity to have an effective social network site and a large following. People love to feel like they are a part of an actor's career. Through the use of social networking sites, I have built a wonderful fan base of awesome people from all around the globe. I call them "Daliens" (after my last name), and I regularly post videos and updates about my progress in Hollywood. I was working as an extra on Nickelodeon's show "Big Time Rush" when the executive producer, a great guy named Scott Fellows, gave me a few lines on a couple of episodes of the show. When the episodes aired, I tweeted about it. I was able to gain several followers, which quickly turned into a whole lot more. My followers have become a huge part of my life and my career.When you build a network of support, you are truly unstoppable. I am able to show casting directors, producers, and agents that I have something to offer to the industry and that I am marketablesimply by walking into an agency meeting with fan letters that the Daliens send to me. I have discovered that an impressive rsum is not all that we require. There are two other critically important tools. One, we have to know what we are good at and what sets us apart from others. And two, we must cultivate good relationships with people we meet in the industryin person and on social networks. Treat everyone with respect, and help each other out. Sending out one positive tweet or message can make someone's day. Many people have never visited a place such as Hollywood or NYC and would love to have someone to talk to. Tweet them. By sharing your journey, you can encourage others to follow their dreams, too.Often I hear from friends that it is "too much work" to keep up with social networking, or it's an "invasion of their privacy." My response to that is "Get used to it." If a career in entertainment is what you want, privacy will always be an issue.I encourage you to start a blog, get on Twitter, YouTube, or Facebook, and build your network of casting directors, agents, and other artists. We're in a difficult industry, and it can be very hard to break in. But you are unique. Send out one tweet or post a short video update to YouTube to get your face and name out there. Do you sing? Post a video singing a cover of a popular song. It can get a lot of views.What happens with your career is up to younot your agent, manager, or publicist. They are there to work for you and help you along the way. If you don't have an agent at the moment, there's always something you can do on your own, and getting involved with social networking is one of the best ways to further yourself. Best of all, most sites are completely free. So, try being your own publicist. You will be successful if you do something every day toward your goals. And never give up. Good luck everyone, and be sure to tweet me @jessedaley when you sign up for your accounts.Jesse Daley is an actor who lives on Daleyplaneta place where anyone can be successful, even in Hollywood, by 1) not giving up and 2) being kind to everyone, from the stars to the stand-ins.

ASC taps five to find the best feature noms

Just for the second in time its 26 years of supplying honours, the American Society of Cinematographers nominated two company company directors of photography among its five feature nominees who shot their films situated on digital: Robert Richardson, whose photography on "Hugo" while using the ARRI Alexa also reps the initial 3d inclusion inside the category, additionally to Rob Cronenweth, who used the Red-colored-colored EPIC in shooting David Fincher's remake of "The Woman while using Dragon Tattoo."The ASC, whose 300, invitation-only people will be strong advocates of film since the superior visual format, also nominated "The Tree of Life's" Emmanuel Lubezki, whose photography round the Terrence Malick film has centered professionals organizations d.p. individuals who win up to now, additionally to Hoyt Van Hoytema for Tomas Alfredson's "Mess, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" and Guillaume Schiffman's b&w cinematography for Michel Hazanavicius' "The Artist."The champion will probably be introduced within the ASC Honours gala within the Hollywood and Highland Grand Ballroom on Feb. 12."These five cinematographers have created works of art that serve the story as well as the director's vision in unique and fascinating ways," mentioned ASC honours commitee chair Richard Crudo in the statement.In 2008, the ADC's nominees incorporated "Slumdog Uniform" (Anthony Dod Layer) and "The Curious Situation of Benjamin Button" (Claudio Miranda), both digitally shot.Regarding Schiffman's work, it's worth watching that two in the last three nominees for b&w cinematography -- Christian Berger for "The White-colored Ribbon" and Roger Deakins for "The Man Who Wasn't There" -- ongoing to win the award."Hugo" signifies Richardson's tenth nomination with the organization, while Cronenweth was recognized a year ago for "The Social MediaInch and Lubezki won in 2007 for "Kids of Males." Schiffman and Van Hoytema, who was simply among Variety's 10 Cinematographers to check out this past year, are first-time nominees. Since the ASC inaugurated its honours ceremony in 1986 when Cronenweth's father, Jordan, won for "Peggy Sue Marry,Inch the d.p. org's individuals who win and people in the Academy have overlapped 10 occasions, including four in the last six years. And merely two occasions because entire years possess the Oscar champion not been nominated with the ASC. Contact Steve Chagollan at steve.chagollan@variety.com

MTV Movie Brawl 2012: 'Dark Shadows' Versus. 'Amazing Spider-Man'

The MTV Movie Brawl 2012 is formally on! Following a initial play-in and wild card models, 16 films are actually selected to compete in many mind-to-mind single elimination matches inside our March Madness-style bracket. Ultimately, only one of these brilliant movies might be crowned the can't-miss movie of year, as well as the choice is entirely your choice. Which movie will win the brawl with this all? Election at MTV Movies Blog deciding known! It's Spider-Guy versus a softball softball bat guy, but this isn't a hero showdown. It becomes an all-out fight towards the conclusion between Tim Burton's latest collaboration along with his go-to leading guy as well as the return of most likely the favourite NYers ever. (7) "The Astounding Spider-Guy" versus. (2) "Dark Shadows" It is really an unlikely fight, just one movie will leave standing. Can it be Andrew Garfield's debut because the friendly neighborhood Spider-Guy? Or can it be The Actor-kaira Pitt since the vampiric patriarch in this large-screen adaptation in the classic cleaning cleaning soap opera? Superhero movies have fought with the play-in round, as well as the energy of Depp is tough to deny. It's your choice to find out regardless if you are more excited for swinging across the NY skyline or perhaps the periodic Captain Jack consuming something a little deadlier than rum. Watch our MTV Movie Brawl 2012 analysis!

Natalie Wood Dying Analysis A Cool Situation

First Launched: The month of the month of january 4, 2012 6:43 PM EST Credit: WireImage La, Calif. -- Caption Natalie Wood and Robert Wagner throughout Look Magazine Party at Jimmys Restaurant in Beverly Slopes, February 14, 1979Natalie Forest dying analysis has turned into a chilly situation, Access Hollywood has confirmed. La Sheriffs Department representative Steve Whitmore mentioned case study to the late actress dying, which was motivated by new information in Marti Rullis book, Goodbye Natalie, Goodbye Beauty, is becoming inside the LASD cold situation file and not going anywhere. Whitmore told Access Hollywood he contended against announcing a completely new probe. He referred to as reopening in the situation inside the actress dying thirty years ago single day deal, driven by book publicity. As formerly reported on AccessHollywood.com, on November 17, 2011, the LASD introduced somewhat under 2 days just before the 30th anniversary in the actress dying that they're reopening case study into her drowning. Sheriffs Homicide Scientists were contacted by persons who pointed out they'd more details in regards to the Natalie Wood Wagner drowning. Due to the additional information, Sheriffs Homicide Bureau has made a decision to go to again the problem, a LASD release mentioned in those days. Natalies husband throughout time of her dying, Robert Wagner, wasn't a suspect, LASD government bodies mentioned in November. Wagner has declined any wrongdoing. Copyright 2012 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.