Web Series Today

The XFiles to Ragged Isle???

2012-06-04T00:24:00.001-07:00

Anyone that loves the XFiles should be watching the award winning SciFi-Paranormal web series Ragged Isle. Season 2 began with 'Men In Black' (aka) FBI and the Center for Disease Control arriving by ferry, complete with black helicopters and more questions than answers. Those of us who have been missing the XFiles have a new series to sink our teeth into! What's going on? Well, here's a brief recap...maybe you'll be able to figure it out because I'm still scratching my head!

Ragged Isle centers around the residents of this mysterious island and all began when Vicki Burke stepped off the ferry. She immediately got a sense that things were not as they seemed, whispers on the wind warning of some underlying, unseen threat. Resident psychic Madam Clelia set the tone from her first meeting with the new local and from there, things just got more and more strange. Several townsfolk ended up dead, autopsies indicated drowning- what's so weird about that? Only the fact that the victims were completely dry and died several miles inland, away from the island's ominous shores! Vikki was warned never to enter the forbidden north-end of the island, however, she has yet to discover why. The annual 'Lobster Fest' turned out to be a 'Blood Fest', as residents suddenly dropped dead quicker than flies in an insect zapper! Now the FBI and Center for Disease Control have arrived. What will they uncover? Why are half of the residence on the island dead? Will Vikki uncover the cause or be the next victim? Tune in every Wednesday for Season 2....

Still confused? Check out the recap and then watch all episodes, available on the Ragged Isle website.

Recap video: Ragged Isle Recap Website: Ragged Isle

The Fine Brothers: Kids React to Caramelldansen (Ft. Cimorelli)

2012-06-04T00:12:00.002-07:00

Away We Happened - EP2

2012-06-04T00:07:00.003-07:00

TED Talks: Jean-Baptiste Michel: The mathematics of history

2012-06-04T00:04:00.006-07:00

SECRET LIVES (MyMusic Ep. 7)

2012-06-04T00:01:00.005-07:00

The Haunting Of Sunshine Girl

2012-06-03T23:55:00.001-07:00

Ghost : Caught on camera? On the road with Haunted Sunshine Girl

Ghost : Paranormal Activity in Creepy Cabin in woods?

Democracy Now: Freed Bahraini Activists Nabeel Rajab & Zainab Alkhawaja Urge End to U.S.-Backed Crackdown

2012-06-03T23:53:00.001-07:00

CTFxC: ARRESTED BY STORM TROOPERS

2012-06-03T23:51:00.003-07:00

Barely Political: Maroon 5 Payphone PARODY: Game of Thrones! Key Of Awesome #59

2012-06-03T23:43:00.003-07:00

THE MAKING OF SERBS IN SPACE

2012-06-03T18:02:00.003-07:00

This is Webisode 1 of THE MAKING OF SERBS IN SPACE which follows a group of Australian filmmakers as they embark on fulfilling their dream of making their first feature film. No matter what the cost. The script is by Damir Novkovik who is touted as the Serbian Shakespeare of our times. Steve Griwowsky the director of the project also has several awards for his short film COCAINE IS NOT AN ENERGY DRINK. Dave Davidson, the producer is also well known in the Australian film industry as a child actor who came back after battling alcohol and drug addiction when he was only twelve.

Together they form a team that is going to make their dream come true no matter the cost to them or anyone else.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiKmhfpIplc&feature=channel&list=UL

The Red Eye Project: PiaPhasma

2012-06-03T08:07:00.000-07:00

A new character has emerged as part of The Red Eye Project. His/her channel name is PiaPhasma

Here's the video:

How to get the most out of Web Series Today #2

2012-06-03T07:17:00.000-07:00

First, we just sent out some new "author invites", so a big welcome to new "authors". If you have not read part #1 in this series of posts you will find it here. Note that there are still a number of pending invites that were sent out several weeks ago. If you think you did not get one, make sure that you check your junk mail/spam folder to see if it ended up there by mistake!

A key to getting the most out of Web Series Today is to set realistic expectations. This is not a sprint, its a long distance. If you expect to make one post and see a massive spike in views it is highly probable that you will be sadly disappointed. Set realistic expectations and be prepared to invest in the long run. As mentioned in part #1 of this series of posts, one of the keys is to interact with other "authors" and commenters on Web Series Today.

Pay attention to the "story stream" feature on Blogger. If you add a unique tag/label for your post on Blogger it will create a "category" for all those posts. By then clicking on the series name tag/label under the post it will take you to a "story stream" for that series. Basically it is like a blog with only posts about that series. If you created the show, or are just a fan of the show, take this link and share it with your friends. Normally other authors will not use the tag for a series unless they make a post related to that series, in which case it will be added to the story stream. If you are the author of the post make sure you have the correct tag/label added to all the posts in the series so that the story stream curates the entire series. Check the story stream and if you find one missing go back and add the tag/label to the post. From time to time we will also use a story stream to promote a series on Facebook or Google+ or a special header here on Web Series Today. Finally if a reader enjoys a post, most understand that they can click on the tag/label for the series and see more posts about it.

Examples of story streams:

How to get the most out of Web Series Today

The Fine Brothers: VOTE KIDS REACT!

If you are making a post, pay attention to the size of the embed code you use. The width that fits the available space on Web Series Today is 560. If you choose that size you will give viewers thee best impression of the video.

Icons on videos count. This has been key since day one of Web series and it is just as true today. It is especially important on a blog like Web Series Today because you get one chance to make an impression and make a video stand out. Many will decide whether to watch a video, or not, based solely on the icon. If the video does not have a good icon then think of adding a screen shot to your post to entice the reader into watching the video. There is an old saying that a post is only as good as the title and the lead "photo".

Pay attention to the title of the post. Readers have previously made it very clear that they like to know which series a post is about, so having the name of the series in the title of the post is a good idea. This also helps with Google search which is a key way of getting hits/views on Web Series Today.

Remember, the details count.

Finally, almost all communications about Web Series Today take place here on the blog because we are a community blog. If you have a question about how to do something ask one of the authors. If they do not know, then ask another. That is how communities work. We help each other and with time we grow stronger.

If you have a question leave a comment below. If you read part #1 of this series and you do not leave a comment then you are dead to me. If you actually read part #1 you will know that is not true, but you will probably understand the significance. See, I told you, the details count!

EVIL COMES IN ALL SIZES....

2012-06-03T03:40:00.000-07:00

If someone told me last week I'd be writing a blog about a sock I would have told them they were ready for the looney bin! Alas, here I am at 1:30 in the morning doing just that...noooo, I'm not crazy!

When I first saw this new web series up for an award on Mingle TV I was like, seriously? However when I saw this sock with eyes my curiosity was peaked so I ventured on, thinking there is no way this could be worthy of an award nomination...I was wrong! I could not stop laughing with each new episode and I decided the world really needed to know all about 'Revenge of the Sock' and his evil plan for world domination! The series centers around a serial killer, who is trying to get enough money to hatch his evil plan- whichever one he's working on a the moment, like poisoning his roommate or ransoming him with his girlfriend for money! If you have an off-beat and somewhat morbid sense of humor, I highly recommend this unique, ingenious and diabolical series!

*Check it out at: Website Facebook Twitter YouTube

*RHeart Radio will have the creator of this hot new comedy Micah, on July 11th at 10pm (ET)...I just hope I don't become 'The Sock's' next victim! LOL :)

Annoying Orange : Big Top Orange

2012-06-03T03:37:00.001-07:00

My Story IS the Fan's Voice!

2012-06-03T03:36:00.001-07:00

As the host of RHeart Radio, the Fan's Voice, I get a lot of feedback from fans frustrated by the lack of attention and relevance networks give them. Ultimately fans just want to be heard, which is why it is difficult for me to understand how getting behind this new web series has been an uphill battle. While I sympathize with the fact that due to the economy budgets are tight (mine sure is!), but I don't see why any soap fan couldn't donate just one dollar to this project? If all soap fans gave one dollar, we could ensure several seasons and get hit the ground running!

'My Story' is a new web series created by Heather DiPietro, whom you might recognize as an Associate Producer for the Soap Life Documentary produced by Matthew DeMatto, NYPSTV. It centers around a college student who has watched her soap opera 'Moments Of Our Time', for most of her life. We will see not only her life, but also follow her soap as the series unfolds. 'MY STORY' is one of the first web series that will weave soap fan's stories into the show, finally highlighting a lacking ingredient within modern network soap operas. How did you begin watching soaps? Was it with your mother, grandmother or did your soap opera help get you through a traumatic event in your life? Did it bring your family or friends closer together? Were there characters you identified with because you were going through a similar situation in your life? We'll follow our soap fan as she navigates the fan boards on the web, passionately defends her favorite characters and actors...all based on the realities of soap fans today!

Heather has been hard at work shooting the first season, however in order to get it completed we need your help! All I'm asking is each of you please just donate $1 and we can hopefully unveil this great new series dedicated to soap fans! We have less than 24 hours! Not sure you want to support it yet? Here's a little sneak peek.

You can also view other videos uploaded on YT that gives you an idea what the series will be about and who is the cast is: My Story YouTube Channel

To donate: My Story Indiegogo

Please ensure season 1 of this innovative web series is finished! Questions? Contact Heather at: hdipietro@about.me.

QandHey! Ep. 3 - Squaresville's Community Show (Tiffany Ariany Edition)

2012-06-03T03:36:00.000-07:00

A Soap Opera Convention???

2012-06-03T03:35:00.000-07:00

All soap fans young and old have suffered great losses in the past year and a half at the hands of changing tides within network television. But does that mean soaps are falling out of popularity??? Hardly! In fact, soap operas continue to thrive on network primetime and now online, as many of our favorite daytime actors, creators and producers migrate to the web.

Fans have been screaming to BE HEARD and counted...how do you feel about a large 2 or 3 day Soap Opera Convention that covers daytime, primetime and online scripted serials??? If you want it, you have to DEMAND IT!!! Jason Spitzer is interested in your thoughts on this. Please vote now and pass it along to your friends, post it on your blogs, facebook pages, tweet it out...this will be an unprecedented, long overdue homage to our soaps, but it won't happen unless you tell us you want it!

To vote, go to: Soap Opera Convention Poll by Save The Soap Genre

Let's be loud & clear...SOAPS AREN'T DEAD, WE WANT THEM & WILL CONTINUE TO POSITIVELY SUPPORT OUR ACTORS, PRODUCERS & WRITERS!

Jan -- Ep. 11 of 15 (feat. Caitlin Gerard, Stephen Moyer, and Virginia

2012-06-03T03:33:00.001-07:00

Jan BTS: Cass Discovered -- 9 of 12

DeVanity Update....

2012-06-03T03:31:00.003-07:00

To say I have love for this web series is an understatement! Michael Caruso has created an amazing show that is about to get extra down & dirty!

Dynasty veteran Gordon Thomson has joined the cast as 'The Godfather' Preston Regis! You may all recognize him as Adam Carrington and today was his first day on set with the DeVanity crew. But he's not the only Regis in town. Another heavy hitter joining the cast is Arianne Zucker as Julia Regis. You may recognize her as Nichole from Days of Our Lives. She'll play alongside her real-life hubby Kyle Lowder, who returns as the scheming jewelry rival Andrew Regis. All I will say is I think Jason and family just might have to make a deal with the devil....

Not only will we see the Regis clan, we finally see Richard DeVanity! Maxwell Caulfield has been cast as the DeVanity Patriarch, but is he alive?? Do I smell a scandal?? Interestingly his sister Francesca DeVanity, played by Dallas darling Charlene Tilton strolls into town ready to lay down the law! Something tells me she's about to give the siblings a run for their money!

Also returning this season is Robin Riker as Angelica Roth. I have a feeling things are going to get very messy the for DeVanity clan! Does Alex survive the shooting? If not, now she'll have to grieve AGAIN for her son. What about her daughter? Last we heard she has been recovering in Pasadena under all of their noses!

Hang on tight, it's gonna be a bumpy but very fun Season 3, set to return January 12, 2013.

Are you going through DeVanity withdrawals like I am? Want to meet other fans and chat about all things DeVanity? RHeart is about to unveil the DeVanity Fan Club! We will have exclusive interviews with the cast and crew, the latest news, sneak peaks and more! We have the inside scoop on the first day of filming Season 3, so you won't want to be anywhere else for our guilty pleasure.... DeVanity!

*Follow us on twitter now and get ready for the big announcement... @DeVanityFans

*Don't have any idea what the show is about or why we love it? For a quick run down of what's happened so far, check out our recap video:

A Taste of DeVanity

*Just need to catch an episode you missed? Seasons 1 & 2 are available to watch for free at:

DeVanity Website

VlogBrothers: Adorable Squirrel and Table Topics

2012-06-03T03:31:00.002-07:00

The Vergecast 032

2012-06-03T03:30:00.000-07:00

The Fine Brothers: VOTE KIDS REACT!

2012-06-03T03:29:00.000-07:00

VOTE NOW AT: http://jetset.aol.com Kids React is nominated for an Emmy Award! Don't just vote once! You can vote EVERY DAY once a day! LIKE/FAV!

Democracy Now: Florida Rep. Ted Deutch on Banning Corporate Campaign Money Post-Citizens United

2012-06-03T03:20:00.002-07:00

Arcana - Episode 3 "The Room and the Knockout" Part 2

2012-06-03T03:17:00.001-07:00

TED Talks

2012-06-03T02:32:00.000-07:00

Quixotic Fusion: Dancing with light

Nathan Wolfe: What's left to explore?