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JUST A THOUGHT: Netflix, Hulu and The Future of “Intelevision”

Commentary by Don Rose

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Let’s put on our big-picture glasses for a moment.

Let’s face it.

Netflix and Hulu are cable TV networks without the cable.

They are evolving into the new HBO and Showtime. Like the great pay networks that preceded them, Netflix and Hulu began by offering content from other people, then eventually moved to develop/buy their own original programming.

The big difference: we go direct to Netflix and Hulu to subscribe, not cable. Thus, we may just be witnessing the first unwindings of the Big Cable that has constricted/restricted our choices for so long.

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Now let’s take an even wider/longer view.

It is certainly possible that Netflix and Hulu will eventually join with other “intertainment” disruptors like YouTube to form a new League of Extraordinary Content that rivals today’s cable, a kind of “Internet Cable” that lets us get all the best of these new services for one monthly price - rather than subscribe to each one separately.

So… what will this new collection of net-spawned content be called?

Perhaps “Intelevision” - Internet + television. Or INTV for short.

Any other ideas? Let us know what you think. Comment below!

TOP TO-DOs THIS WEEK: Burger Lounge is Coming to Brentwood! Stay Tuned for Details…

FATHERS DAY FREEBIE: Free Burger TODAY For “BFD” Dads at The Counter

From Eaterwire: “On Father’s Day, June 16, all locations of The Counter (except for the one at Miami Airport) will grill up gratis burgers for dad. Say “My dad is a BFD” and he’ll score a 1/3-pound burger on the house, as long as he’s with a paying guest.”

JUNE 14 FEATURED EVENT: LA Team Mentoring Hosts 2nd Annual “A Taste of Giving” Charity Event at Bergamot Station

Posted by Don Rose

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This event will take place in two of Los Angeles’ top art galleries, Peter Fetterman Gallery and Craig Krull Gallery, located at Los Angeles’ renowned Bergamot Station Art Center.

Check back here for additional information, including the most current list of wines to be served!  Tickets to this event are $150 per person, or, $250 for two (2) tickets.  Click here to purchase your tickets today—don’t miss out!

About our supporters:

• JUSTIN Winery is a family owned and operated winery making estate grown and produced wines. The property was founded in 1981 by Justin Baldwin when he planted the 160 acre property to the major Bordeaux varietals and created their Estate vineyard. The winery is located in the Paso Robles appellation of California’s Central Coast. The region’s first grapes were planted in 1779 by Franciscan missionaries and today are home to the third highest concentration of wineries in the United States. JUSTIN Winery makes world class wines that reflect the unique soils and climate of its California Central Coast property. Emphasis is placed on making Bordeaux-style blends and single varietals, combining Old World tradition with New World techniques.
• Landmark Vineyards is located in the heart of Sonoma Valley wine country, and practices the centuries old tradition of handcrafted wines. Garnering praise from some of the toughest critics, Landmark produces rich, balanced wines perfect for pairing with a multitude of cuisines.
• Peter Fetterman specializes 20th century humanist photography with one of the largest collections of classic works in the United States.  Represented artists include Henri Cartier-Bresson, Sebastiao Salgado, Steve McCurry, Lillian Bassman, Stephen Wilkes, Ruth Bernhard, Willy Ronis, Elliott Erwitt, Pentti Sammallhati and more.
• Craig Krull, one of the founding galleries at the Bergamot Station Art Center, represents major Southern Californian artists, such as Julius Shulman, Peter Alexander, Don Bachardy, Astrid Preston, Dan McCleary, and D.J. Hall.

CHEESY MOVIE OR RETRO GROOVY? “Heavenly Bodies” Screens at Cinefamily Tonight

By Don Rose

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Hey, happenin’ Angelenos - if you happen to have a hankerin’ to relive 1984’s legwarmer-dance-craze days, then get down to the Silent Movie Theatre on Fairfax tonight, because Cinefamily has the film for you.

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In case you’re wonderin’ about the plot, here’s IMDb’s super short summary:

A small “Dance-ercize” studio fights for its existence against the unscrupulous owner of a rival club. The conflict boils down to a “Dance Marathon” to settle the score.

Hmmmm. Better bring some crackers, ‘cause it sure sounds like a lotta cheese.

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See below for Cinefamily’s hybrid trailer/invite.