Halloween TV Specials and Movies for 2015

10/28/2015 FYI Television 0 comments
Michael Myers in "Halloween"
This weekend, Halloween arrives, and with it several TV networks will be airing appropriately spooky, scary movies and television specials.

Below, find the ultimate list of horror films and other themed TV events for the holiday. All times are EST.

Happy Halloween!




Thursday, October 29

*8 p.m. “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” ABC.



"Saw" Friday, October 30

*6:15 a.m. “Saw,” IFC.
*8:30 a.m. “Saw II,” IFC.
*10:00 a.m. “Halloween II,” AMC.
*10:30 a.m. “Saw III,” IFC.
*12:00 p.m. “Halloween III: Season of the Witch,” AMC.
*1 p.m. “Saw IV,” IFC.
*2 p.m. “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers,” AMC.
*3 p.m. “Saw V,” IFC.
*4 p.m. “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers,” AMC.
*5 p.m. “Saw VI,” IFC.
*6 p.m. “Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers,” AMC.
*7 p.m. “Saw: The Final Chapter,” IFC.
*8 p.m. “Halloween: Resurrection,” AMC.
*9 p.m. “Ghostbusters,” IFC.
*10 p.m. “Halloween,” AMC. (1978 version)
*11:15 p.m. “Ghostbusters II,” IFC.



Saturday, October 31

*2:00 a.m. “Halloween II,” AMC.
*4:30 a.m. “Halloween II,” AMC.
*6:30 a.m. “Halloween III: Season of the Witch,” AMC.
"A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors"
*8:30 a.m. “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers,” AMC.
*9:15 a.m. “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” IFC.
*10:30 a.m. “Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers,” AMC.
*11:15 a.m. “A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy’s Revenge,” IFC.
*12:30 p.m. “Halloween: The Curse of Michael Myers,” AMC.
*1:15 p.m. “A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors,” IFC.
*2:30 p.m. “Halloween: Resurrection,” AMC.
*3:30 p.m. “A Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master,” IFC.
*4:30 p.m. “Halloween,” AMC. (1978 version)
*5 p.m. “Insidious,” SyFy.
*5:30 p.m. “A Nightmare on Elm Street 5: The Dream Child,” IFC.
*6:30 p.m. “Insidious: Chapter 2,” SyFy.
*6:30 p.m. “Halloween II,” AMC.
*7:30 p.m. “A Nightmare on Elm Street,” IFC.
*8:30 p.m. “Halloween III: Season of the Witch,” AMC.
*8:30 p.m. “The Amityville Horror,” Showtime Beyond. (2005 version)
*9 p.m. “The Conjuring,” SyFy.
*9:30 p.m. “Halloween,” IFC. (2007 version)
*10 p.m. “The Devil’s Rejects,” Showtime Beyond.
*10:30 p.m. “Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers,” AMC.
*11:30 p.m. “Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning,” SyFy.

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The Explosion of Broadcast Diginet Channels

10/27/2015 FYI Television 0 comments
The Explosion of Broadcast Diginet Channels
It all started with the Digital Transition and Public Safety Act of 2005. Four years after the U.S. Congress enacted this legislation, analog television broadcasts ended and digital television became the official standard.

Now, almost 10 years after President George W. Bush signed the bill, a new channel format has been effervescing.

Diginets, also known as digital subchannels, “dot-twos” and multicasts, are a business model that many broadcasters are pursuing.

How does it work? Essentially, as a result of the federal mandate, a higher amount of data can be transmitted in a TV signal.

"What happened when we went from analog to digital," said Nik Miles, creative services manager for KRCW, "is TV stations could pack a lot more into their signal. We get a piece of bandwidth and we're able to divide our signal to give our viewers more than a single TV station."

Stations will lease out the signal to subchannels, which only seems to be beneficial.

“The stations aren't paying anything for the programming, and all they're doing is sharing the sales revenue," Mark Fratrik, SVP, and chief economist at the research firm BIA/Kelsey told Adweek.

“The appeal of subchannel leases is that it is a simple real estate transaction,” adds Michael Kokernak, CEO of Across Platforms. “As long as the tenant keeps paying the bills, it is a turnkey operation for the station owner.”

Generally, the programming on diginets tends to be nostalgic: re-runs of vintage shows like “I Dream of Jeannie,” “The Munsters” and “The Beverly Hillbillies” air on channels with names like Antenna TV, Cozi TV and Decades.

"You may laugh at 'Charlie's Angels,' 'Gilligan's Island,' 'The Odd Couple' or 'Little House on the Prairie,' but guess what? There is a huge audience that is willing to watch them," Ken Werner, president of Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, tells the LA Times. "Way back when television was designed for the entire family with one TV, everybody in the business was focused on developing shows that had broad appeal to everyone, and that continues to have efficacies.”

“Diginets have created a viable business model for over-the-air channels that are delivering programming which, in some cases, was either not previously available on TV and/or not being sufficiently monetized,” Werner continued.

And therein lies the allure for advertisers – the diginet audience is made up of a key older demographic.

“From the advertiser’s perspective, [diginets] can be useful in targeting a very specific segment of viewers," said Brad Adgate, SVP and director of research for the media buying agency Horizon Media.

Currently, only two diginets are tracked by Nielsen, MeTV and Bounce TV, so for the time being, Adgate describes subchannel advertising as “concept sells.”

Who else likes diginets? Hollywood studios, which can license out their content for a fee – content which previously was believed to have little value.

However, one issue that diginets seem to be encountering is placement on satellite services.

DirecTV and Dish Network have declined carriage due to “limited spot beam capacity,” however with DirecTV’s recent merger with AT&T U-Verse, it certainly seems possible this could change.

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The Top 10 Tweets From Digital Hollywood

10/22/2015 FYI Television 0 comments
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The Digital Hollywood Experience, an annual trade conference that features leading “executives in the film, television, music, home video, cable, telecommunications and computer industries” occurred from October 19 – 22.

Notable topics included “Internet TV: The Disruption”; “Immersive Entertainment” (Movies, IMAX, The Multiplex, etc.); “Virtual Reality”; and “Interactive Surfaces” (Phones, Tablets, TV, Screens, etc.)

We’ve meticulously combed through tweets to locate 10 posts from Twitter that encapsulate the event and reveal interesting insights gathered by attendees.










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Here's Where to Watch ‘Back to the Future’ on 10/21/2015

10/20/2015 FYI Television 0 comments
Back to the Future Part II
Great Scott! Wednesday, October 21, 2015 is a day many people have been waiting for since the 1980s. Specifically, it’s the day that Hill Valley resident and beloved movie character Marty McFly infamously arrived in the future from 1985 via a flying DeLorean.

And in a life-imitates-art sort of way, the fictionalized future of “Back to the Future Part II” is not unlike the present: hoverboards, flat screen TVs that can showcase multiple channels simultaneously, video conferencing and 3-D films are all part of the world in which we reside.

In celebration of this special day, there are quite a few different ways to view all three parts of the “Back to the Future” trilogy, as well as some nifty bonuses.

For those who subscribe to a cable or telecom service, two channels are hosting marathons on 10/21/2015. All times are EST.

Esquire

12 p.m. – “Back to the Future”
2:30 p.m. – “Back to the Future Part II”
5 p.m. – “Back to the Future Part III”
7:30 p.m. – “Back to the Future”
10 p.m. – “Back to the Future Part II”
12:30 a.m. – “Back to the Future Part III”

Discovery Family Channel

7pm – “Back to the Future”
9:24 p.m. – “Back to the Future Part II”
11:44 p.m. – “Back to the Future Part III”


If you have Amazon Prime, all three parts of the trilogy can be streamed for free for the entire month of October on their over-the-top (OTT) service.

And if you’re looking to own the movies on blu-ray, a 30th Anniversary edition has just been released, in addition to a special Flux Capacitor version.

Netflix viewers will have the opportunity to watch “Back in Time” – a new documentary that features interviews with Michael J. Fox, writer/director Robert Zemeckis, executive producer Steven Spielberg and others. It hits the service on 10/21/2015.

Back in Time from Gravitas Ventures on Vimeo.

Don't be a slacker, and enjoy revisiting these timeless classics!

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History Made with Virtual Reality Debate

10/15/2015 FYI Television 0 comments
CNN Democratic Debate
CNN’s Democratic debate on Tuesday provided viewers with a unique way of getting to see the presidential contenders – the political event was live streamed in virtual reality, the first of its kind, thanks to a partnership with NextVR.

In a press release revealing the historic moment, CNN stated that “users [would be] able to hold a gaze on a particular candidate, catch off-screen interactions and more.”

Shortly before the debate, CNN reporter Chris Moody described the technology to news anchor Brooke Baldwin, as “Reliable Sources” host Brian Stelter provided a demonstration.

“This is not your dad’s 1990s virtual reality,” explained Moody. “This is only the beginning; you can only imagine if we can tell news stories on the streets of Havana.”



Stelter later interviewed flip-flop-attired Oculus VR founder Palmer Luckey, who initially studied journalism, and expanded on Moody’s thoughts.

“I think [virtual reality] really does change the way you’re able to perceive things,” said Luckey. “If you’re talking about a war zone, if you’re talking about a political debate, if you’re talking about some kind of rally, knowing what is actually happening in that scene, as opposed to what a person is able to capture, or the story they want to capture through the frame of a camera … outlets are going to have to be really responsible with this.”



With all of that being said, what was the reaction to how the CNN stream went?

Scott Hayden over at RoadToVR “didn’t entirely hate it,” citing issues with the resolution.

TheVerge’s Adi Robertson wrote that “feeling the bright lights of the stage and hearing the crowd applaud all around you captures a real excitement that's not there on a flat screen,” but thought some improvements could be made like the addition of a social media component.

And Re/code’s liveblog coverage noted that “One of the joys of VR … is that you can always see which candidates are gesturing wildly to get Cooper’s attention. Desperation is good TV.”



It sounds like checking out a debate in virtual reality does provide an immersive and different experience for the viewer, and that further enhancements can only make it better going forward.

Once virtual reality is more widely available to the masses, it’s likely that news broadcasts, sporting events like the World Series and other special TV programming will be available via VR.

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OTT Strength Extends in Q3 2015

10/13/2015 FYI Television 0 comments
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As evidenced by the first two quarters of 2015, it truly is the year of Over-the-Top (OTT). The third quarter was no different, with multiple occurrences in this field.

Cable companies, television networks and others have truly been making headway in regards to developing and attracting new types of viewership.

At the beginning of July, Showtime launched its OTT app, with a $10.99 price point, following other premium cable services HBO and Starz.

Then, in the middle of the month, Comcast revealed Stream, its $15/month OTT service.

By the end of September, Comcast announced an OTT app – Watchable – which features 30 different online video companies, like VICE, Maker Studios and Buzzfeed.

“We think Watchable can be a unique place that curates and distributes the best content from some of the most recognized brands and producers on the web,” Comcast wrote in a blog post.  “Many of our Watchable partners have not traditionally had distribution on the TV and we can give them a path to reach new audiences and further monetize their content on the biggest screen in the home.”

In August, Cablevision became the first MSO to offer CBS’ all-access streaming services, in what The Verge described as a “premium TV package for cord cutters.”

Additionally, Nielsen revealed that viewership for streaming shows distributed by Amazon, Hulu and Netflix would be measured, much to Netflix’s chagrin about the ordeal.

“[Nielsen is] trying to create a level playing field between television and digital video,” said Lynda Clarizio, president of Nielsen U.S. media.

And finally, the BBC unveiled plans to dip its toe into the water of OTT with an SVOD service in the United States next year.

“We’re launching a new OTT video service in America offering BBC fans programs they wouldn’t otherwise get, showcasing British actors, our program-makers and celebrating our culture,” said director general Tony Hall.

Overall, it’s been an exciting third quarter. What else will happen as the year comes to a close?

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2015's Mipcom Reinforces TV Content, Regardless of Originator

10/08/2015 FYI Television 0 comments
MIPCOM
Cannes, France was subjected to flash flooding earlier this week, but the inclement weather was not enough to prevent Mipcom from occurring Oct. 5 – 8 at the Palais des Festivals.

A record 13,700 delegates and 4,800 buyers attended the annual Gallic conference centered around the television and entertainment industry, where current trends and technologies were a focal point.

Among the insights? Dramatic TV is highly-sought after.

“The demand for premium drama was reflected by the packed World Premiere TV Screenings and the major series that were brought to Mipcom,” Laurine Garaude, Reed Midem’s TV Division Director, told Variety.

The new “X-Files” was revealed at the event, and the audience went wild.
“Today the market can absorb the volume of drama being produced because there is a such a wide range of platforms – streaming services, pay TV channels, OTT and DTT channels  — that have big acquisition needs and have created a lucrative niche market for local series, said Pascal Breton, the boss of Paris-based Federation Entertainment.

Additionally, some believe that the screen no longer matters. The only thing that counts is strong content.

“It’s irrelevant talking about first versus second screens,” said Ali May, a presenter at Mayhart. “It’s just a matter of consuming content wherever and however you want. It’s fascinating for us, producing content, to talk to people like Spotify and see what we can bring to the table. How can we collaborate and create amazing next-generation content that chimes with audiences that don’t have a commitment to any type of consumption?”

Adam Crozier, CEO of ITV, had similar thoughts.

“As long as TV companies invest heavily in great, new original content, they will be successful. The way people consume that may change over time, but that desire for great content will never go away,” said Crozier.

For video of the various discussions and panels at Mipcom 2015, see below. If you’re interested in our coverage of 2014’s event, click here.



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The Inspiring Television Rebellion on Kickstarter

10/06/2015 FYI Television 0 comments
TV Rebellion
In this modern era, inspired inventors launch their concepts on Kickstarter and other crowdfunding sites to gain traction for their dreams.

Occasionally, this involves advances in regards to television.

Here are a few current Kickstarter projects that aim to enliven TV.




Skreens

With 26 days left before the project’s end, Skreens has already surpassed its goal by over 1000% - it’s raised $266K after an initial request for $25,000.

In its own words:

“Skreens is a revolutionary way to experience all of your entertainment. Your PS4, XBox, PCs, cable box, Roku, Apple TV and anything else you’re switching between — now all of it can come online at once, on one display and all absolutely at your control.”

Essentially, the device allows for viewing multiple media sources all at one time, in separate windows, on your television.

One could simultaneously monitor a sports event, play a video game, follow Twitter updates and more on a customized interface.

And with the success thus far, it will be intriguing what stretch goals are announced.

Wahl TV

Wahl TV is a receiver that uses the Internet to provide unlimited live international programming on viewers’ televisions and mobile devices.

The specialized software receives broadcasting signals, which it then converts for Internet streaming.

It identifies as “simplified version of Kodi, Apple TV, mixed with Comcast or DIRECTV.”

The project is seeking $65,000, and has raised $4,442 with 25 days left.




Elusive View Entertainment

Elusive View is a forthcoming Over-the-Top (OTT) service that seeks to provide viewers with rare TV shows and films that have never been released on DVD/blu-ray or on other streaming platforms.

Many of the programs have won major awards, others were cancelled ahead of their time.

The project is attempting to raise $50 million in order to license the television shows and content from the IP holders, which, if successful, could potentially lead to the development of future TV seasons down the road.



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FYI Television and Axwave Enter Metadata Agreement For TV Panelist Device Technology

10/02/2015 FYI Television 0 comments
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FYI TELEVISION AND AXWAVE ENTER METADATA AGREEMENT FOR TV PANELIST DEVICE TECHNOLOGY

GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS (October 2, 2015) FYI Television, Inc. (FYI), the premier entertainment metadata and rich media content supplier, and Axwave, the leading mobile app content recognition experts, are ecstatic to announce a long-term agreement for the utilization of FYI’s textual data in Axwave’s television panelist and mobile device technology.

FYI is providing Axwave with up-to-date TV program airing schedules data, which as of today will be used to assist clients with audience measurement for 30-day DVR and Over-the-Top (OTT)/Video On-Demand (VOD) content, which includes offerings from Netflix and Amazon Prime as well as other various sources streaming from this tool.

"Axwave is pleased to start this relationship with FYI, who we consider the best TV metadata provider in the market,” says Damian Scavo, Chief Executive Officer of Axwave. “We chose FYI because the management team was extremely proactive, the price was the best value in the market for its flexibility and accuracy, the technical integration was very simple and many of our customers were already long-time customers of FYI.”

Scavo continued, saying FYI’s data will “bring tremendous value to Axwave’s panelist technology, API and to their Data Set that just yesterday passed the 6 billion data point milestone marker.”

“FYI’s high-level metadata is globally recognized for its profound depth, timeliness and accuracy,” says Christopher S. Stark, Sr., President and CEO of FYI Television. “We are enthused to be a furnishing partner with Axwave and their technology platform, a truly professional operation, with this integral information, and intend on continuing to deliver above and beyond Axwave’s expectations as our partnership continues to evolve.”

Axwave plans to integrate FYI metadata into their international products, introducing the superior data in Spain and the United Kingdom, as well as other major countries throughout Europe.

About FYI Television:

FYI Television, Inc. (FYI), the TV metadata and entertainment image content expert, accumulates and distributes TV entertainment content and linear scheduling data from more than 12,000 TV networks daily, aggregating the information into customized formats for various television, mobile, Internet and print clients. Through the vast array of applications our data is filtered into, hundreds of millions of consumers engage with FYI’s content daily. Clients in both domestic and international markets including Axwave, SiliconDust, AT&T, Microsoft, Ericsson, NBC Universal, Disney, SONY, Discovery, Gannett Newspapers, McClatchy, Star Media, Ygnition, BIM, Frontier Communications, Boxfish, GMR, Syncbak, Cannella, comScore, Rentrak, Digital First, Ole, National Geographic, WideOrbit, MdotM and ARRIS turn to FYI for its top-notch tailored TV metadata, data management, image content, media measurement and analytics. Learn more about our products and services at www.fyitelevision.com and follow our blog at blog.fyitelevision.com.

About Axwave:

Axwave, the Palo Alto, CA-based company developed the most efficient Audio Recognition Technology for TV and Radio Panelist Device, able to recognize live TV, TV ads, DVR, On-Demand Video (including Netflix), music and other audio files. This real-time data on users’ live and past media consumption habits allows Audience Measurement Companies and marketers to provide better user experiences as well as understand who has viewed TV content. Please visit http://www.axwave.com/ for additional information.


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360 Degrees of Video: Is this TV’s Future?

10/01/2015 FYI Television 0 comments
A 360-degree Star Wars video on Facebook
On September 23, Facebook made a surprising announcement: users would now be able to experience and interact with videos that can reveal 360-degrees of a given scene.

After specialized cameras have recorded the intended sequence, a viewer can click and drag the scene during playback to view anything occurring from a different angle.

Facebook describes the effort as letting “people explore the world in new, immersive ways.”

This methodology for storytelling quickly gained attention when Star Wars joined in on the fun, as Lucasfilm published a 360-degree video clip of a cruiser flying on the desert planet Jakku, which will be featured in the highly anticipated “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” film:

Star Wars: The Force Awakens Immersive 360 Experience
Speed across the Jakku desert from Star Wars: The Force Awakens with this immersive 360 experience created exclusively for Facebook.
Posted by Star Wars on Wednesday, September 23, 2015


However, the ability to explore fictional settings via 360-degree video is not its only use.

In fact, what appears to be a bit more exciting is the non-fictional utilization of the technology, which is being undertaken by major media companies like Discovery Channel, VICE and NBC.

Discovery Channel demonstrates an implementation where underwater exploration occurs with Adam Savage of “Myth Busters.”


Ever wanted to swim with a shiver of sharks? MythBuster Adam Savage takes you underwater in Virtual Reality to explore up close!
Posted by Discovery on Wednesday, September 23, 2015


HBO’s “VICE” takes a trip to Afghanistan.

Front Line Diaries: Afghanistan, 2015
"Over 18 months after our withdrawal, there is almost no evidence that we were ever in Afghanistan, let alone that we spent billions of dollars on reconstruction, development and security. Many Afghans look to the future with fear. We didn’t leave because we achieved our goals, we left because we gave up on them."
Posted by VICE on Wednesday, September 23, 2015


And NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” offers a new look at Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake’s cold open for the 40th anniversary of the show.



Take a seat in Studio 8H and experience Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake’s #SNL40 Cold Open like never before — in interactive 360°.
Posted by Saturday Night Live on Wednesday, September 23, 2015


It’s abundantly clear that 360-degree video places the viewer right in the center of the action. And while the only way to currently engage with it is through a computer, phone or tablet, a recent study from Ericsson has shown that 86% of smartphone users watch video content on their phones, and that teenagers spend 2/3 of their TV viewing time on a mobile device.

Could 360-degree video be employed for a mobile-only or virtual reality TV series? And will further advances allow this to be properly displayed on an actual television? Considering the major growth in mobile viewing, it certainly seems possible.

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