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  <title>Comments for Google to Make History with Exclusive Animated Internet Series?</title>
  
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    <published>2008-06-30T16:15:59Z</published>
    <updated>2008-06-30T16:21:47Z</updated>
    <title>Google to Make History with Exclusive Animated Internet Series?</title>
    <summary> Google is getting some serious press, support, and power from Hollywood today. According to the New York Times, Google will be bringing on Seth MacFarlane, creator of the hilarious TV series &quot;Family Guy&quot;, to work on a secret animated series called &quot;Seth MacFarlane&apos;s Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy.&quot; While that&apos;s nothing short of exciting, Google&apos;s...</summary>
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      <name>Corvida</name>
      
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      <![CDATA[<p><img src="http://www.readwriteweb.com/images/googlelogo150.jpg" wdith="150" height="62" /> <a href="http://google.com">Google </a>is getting some serious press, support, and power from Hollywood today. <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/glogin?URI=http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/30/business/30google.html&OQ=_rQ3D1Q26partnerQ3DrssnytQ26emcQ3Drss&OP=571ca95Q2FQ3AgqyQ3AKdsmQ7Edd!JQ3AJ99eQ3A9XQ3AQ2F9Q3AyGmuhqmmQ3AQ2F9Q5EddQ5EQ27qQ5DQ51!Q5BQ27">According to</a> the New York Times, Google will be bringing on Seth MacFarlane, creator of the hilarious TV series "Family Guy", to work on a secret animated series called "Seth MacFarlane's Cavalcade of Cartoon Comedy." While that's nothing short of exciting, Google's distribution plan for the project is causing heads to turn.<br />
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      <![CDATA[<h2>The Distribution Plan</h2>

<p>Apparently, the plan is going to involve a lot of of work will use Google's Adsense advertising system and the Google Content Network to run the series.<br />
<em><blockquote><br />
"Google will syndicate the program using its AdSense advertising system to thousands of Web sites that are predetermined to be gathering spots for Mr. MacFarlane's target audience, typically young men. Instead of placing a static ad on a Web page, Google will place a "Cavalcade" video clip. "</blockquote></em></p>

<p>There will be numerous strategies used for incorporating the advertisements into the clips including "preroll" ads, which will remind viewers of a commercial, banners at the bottom of the video clip, or a "brought to you by" note at the beginning.</p>

<h2>The Animated Series</h2>

<p>The series will be exclusive to the internet alone. The series will also include a new line-up of characters and will be 50 episodes that are two-minutes each. MacFarlane describes the episodes as, "<em>animated versions of the one-frame cartoons you might see in The New Yorker, only edgier</em>." MacFarlane will receive a percentage of the advertising revenues and will also work with advertisers to provide original animated commercials to run with "Cavalcade" for a hefty fee. There's no word yet on who's signed-up for the deal.</p>

<h2>Why is This a Big Deal?</h2>

<p>If Google succeeds, this could become the premier internet business model for Hollywood to look into. With a multimillion-dollar production price tag and a high-profile Hollywood celeb, Google could make history, while making Hollywood's dreams come true. This pay day could be huge for both sides of this fence if Google succeeds.</p>]]>
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    <title>Comment from JulesLt on 2008-06-30</title>
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        <name>JulesLt</name>
        <uri></uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Not too sure whether Hollywood is going to get hugely excited quite yet - there's a difference between monetizing a 2 minute clip, a 45 minute TV show, and a movie.</p>]]>
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    <published>2008-06-30T17:24:40Z</published>
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    <id>tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2008://1.6673-comment:59120</id>
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    <title>Comment from Chuck Paugh on 2008-06-30</title>
    <author>
        <name>Chuck Paugh</name>
        <uri></uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This will be described as quality entertainment by the Ritalin addicted ADHD generation.</p>]]>
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    <published>2008-06-30T18:02:53Z</published>
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    <id>tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2008://1.6673-comment:59123</id>
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    <title>Comment from Rick Thomas on 2008-06-30</title>
    <author>
        <name>Rick Thomas</name>
        <uri></uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p><br />
What is this Hollywood of which you speak?</p>

<p>I only see talent and outlets for talent.</p>]]>
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    <published>2008-06-30T18:15:01Z</published>
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    <id>tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2008://1.6673-comment:59135</id>
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    <title>Comment from William Stewart on 2008-06-30</title>
    <author>
        <name>William Stewart</name>
        <uri>http://monkeymemoirs.com</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Will Glen Michael get royalties for this, given his long running Scottish Television kids show, Glen Michael's Cartoon Cavalcade?</p>

<p><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Michael" rel="nofollow">http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glen_Michael</a><br />
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    <published>2008-06-30T22:00:36Z</published>
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    <id>tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2008://1.6673-comment:59137</id>
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    <title>Comment from lloyd on 2008-06-30</title>
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        <name>lloyd</name>
        <uri>http://massnichemedia.com</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Last comment from Rick Thomas: So very true.</p>

<p>Corvida, hello, are you there? </p>

<p>Im not sure Hollywood was even mentioned ... Media Rights Capital sounds like an investment fund to me. Its Seth and Google with a bit of MRG money. You got one thing right though ... this is big news. Can you say 'tipping point?'</p>

<p>What a shame Aniboom or one of those sites couldnt get a marquee producer like this. </p>

<p>The interesting thing is Google dont mention Youtube as a potential distribution outlet ... a lame duck for them then. </p>

<p>Watch all the idiot production companies hustling to release content to the internet. Time to invest in any company providing an internet tv solution ... hmmm.</p>]]>
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    <published>2008-06-30T22:20:51Z</published>
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    <title>Comment from Hashim Warren on 2008-06-30</title>
    <author>
        <name>Hashim Warren</name>
        <uri>http://friendfeed.com/hashim</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Why does this need press hype behind it? If it works, it will so so quietly and organically.</p>]]>
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    <published>2008-06-30T22:21:08Z</published>
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    <id>tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2008://1.6673-comment:59142</id>
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    <title>Comment from Lauren on 2008-06-30</title>
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        <name>Lauren</name>
        <uri>http://www.dtelepathy.com</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>This reminds me of viral advertising.... except for the fact that it's unambiguously non-viral. Anti-viral, in fact.</p>

<p>Will this work?</p>

<p>My bet hasn't been placed yet. I hope it works, 1) because this will revolutionize advertising (the non-viral viral), and 2) because I want to see it!<br />
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    <published>2008-06-30T23:23:57Z</published>
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    <id>tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2008://1.6673-comment:59190</id>
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    <title>Comment from ajay on 2008-07-01</title>
    <author>
        <name>ajay</name>
        <uri>http://readerszone.com/</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>this help people watch free video and promote piracy<br />
youtube really sucking entertainment industry<br />
Google first destroyed the entertainment industry and now coming with solutions<br />
and they Microsoft is not doing good job <br />
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    <published>2008-07-01T16:11:27Z</published>
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  <entry>
    <id>tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2008://1.6673-comment:59226</id>
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    <title>Comment from PodComics Studio on 2008-07-01</title>
    <author>
        <name>PodComics Studio</name>
        <uri>http://www.podcomics.com</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>We think this is fantastic for short form animated Web series. We believe we have the world's first daily animated series on the internet called "Traveling Gringos". Our shorts are around 30 seconds each and come out Monday-Friday. We have been releasing daily episodes since February of 2008. www.podcomics.com</p>]]>
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    <published>2008-07-01T23:15:45Z</published>
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    <id>tag:www.readwriteweb.com,2008://1.6673-comment:59293</id>
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    <title>Comment from live shares tracker on 2008-07-02</title>
    <author>
        <name>live shares tracker</name>
        <uri>http://www.appuonline.com</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>i am looking forward to the net tv - what they call webisodes (for episodes!!) </p>

<p>its a great thing and i am on! </p>]]>
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    <published>2008-07-02T14:43:13Z</published>
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    <title>Comment from Sarah Perez on 2008-07-02</title>
    <author>
        <name>Sarah Perez</name>
        <uri>http://friendfeed.com/sarahintampa</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>look! RWW got dugg in french! that's cool. let's frontpage it. LOL</p>]]>
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    <published>2008-07-02T23:52:19Z</published>
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  <entry>
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    <title>Comment from PodComics Studio on 2008-07-03</title>
    <author>
        <name>PodComics Studio</name>
        <uri>http://www.podcomics.com</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Congratulations Seth, we've been following this exact business model (minus the Google help) since February with our "Traveling Gringos" daily shorts. Up to episode 78 today. Check it out at www.podcomics.com</p>]]>
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    <published>2008-07-03T15:23:23Z</published>
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    <title>Comment from Money Ideas on 2008-07-05</title>
    <author>
        <name>Money Ideas</name>
        <uri>http://moneyideas.us</uri>
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        <![CDATA[<p>Great idea, I can't wait to see how will this work!</p>]]>
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    <published>2008-07-05T20:55:21Z</published>
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