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The Minisode Network is a Sony Pictures Television internet television network launched in June 2007. The term minisode is a portmanteau of “mini” and “episode.” Unlike webisodes, which are initially broadcast on the internet, minisodes are condensed versions of previously broadcast, full length, television shows.
History
The New York Times reported that the idea came out of a conversation between the president of Sony Pictures Television, Steve Mosko, and the head of Sony Pictures Television Distribution John Weiser, after they saw the “Seven-Minute Sopranos,” a condensation of the 77-hour HBO series posted on YouTube.
Using the Sony Pictures Television library, the network consists of heavily re-edited television shows designed to run from four to six minutes, yet retain the story arc from the original broadcast episode.
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The Minisode Network is a Sony Pictures Television internet television network launched in June 2007. The term minisode is a portmanteau of “mini” and “episode.” Unlike webisodes, which are initially broadcast on the internet, minisodes are condensed versions of previously broadcast, full length, television shows.
History
The New York Times reported that the idea came out of a conversation between the president of Sony Pictures Television, Steve Mosko, and the head of Sony Pictures Television Distribution John Weiser, after they saw the “Seven-Minute Sopranos,” a condensation of the 77-hour HBO series posted on YouTube.
Using the Sony Pictures Television library, the network consists of heavily re-edited television shows designed to run from four to six minutes, yet retain the story arc from the original broadcast episode. The network is ad supported, and past sponsors have included Honda and Pepsi.
Originally set up as part of an exclusive agreement with MySpace. The network now includes several other video hosting services. According to a Sony website, the network is available on the following services:
Sony Television may launch a separate internet channel called “The Minisode Network” at a later date.
Shows
The following shows are available in the minisode format on Minisode Network video hosting services.
As DVD bonuses
Minisodes have begun to show up on Sony DVD releases, e.g., minisodes of Charlie's Angels and The Facts of Life on the second-season DVD set of Barney Miller.
Rescue Me Minisodes
According to an article in USA Today, starting on June, 24 2008 the FX Network will broadcast 10 original Rescue Me Minisode episodes over ten weeks, and the next day make them available on the various Minisode Network outlets. This is the first time original shows have appeared on the Minisode Network.
Minisode Maniac! with What the Buck?
In January of 2009, Michael Buckley of YouTube's What the Buck? fame became 'The Minisode Maniac' by discussing and promoting the Minisode Network's content on the Minisode's YouTube page and Crackle.
Breaking Bad Minisodes
On the 17th of February 2009, AMC and Sony teamed up to offer original Minisodes of Breaking Bad that take place between seasons one and two. These episodes were made available on the Minisode's home Crackle and AMC's site.
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Special Minisodes
In February in 2009, the Minisode Network began hosting Minisodes of Sports Illustrated's hour long Swimsuit Specials from the years 2002-2004. Twenty-six Minisodes were originally presented and are available on Crackle.
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