Free, Legal, Weed on BitTorrent
The creator of ‘Weeds’ is stoked that someone pirated her show.
That’s not exactly the reaction one would expect, considering TV studios were once quick to express their disdain for BitTorrent. But times are changing and perspectives are beginning to shift, proving progress is inevitable.
“Revenue aside, I don’t expect to get rich on Weeds. I’m excited it’s out there. Showtime is great, but it does have a limited audience.” said ‘Weeds’ creator Jenji Kohan.
Kohan is not the only person in the TV business who shares this view. An anonymous Warner Brothers Television executive admitted he helped leak the pilot of “Pushing Daises”, an upcoming TV show.
When asked what made him leak the pilot, he replied, “I just thought it was a good idea. Even though […] I don’t have any direct stake in the show, it’s a really great project. It’s tough to describe, though, and while it makes great sense once you’ve seen it, it’s one of those shows that will only work if people do tune in at least once.”
This scenario sounds surprisingly similar to trying to describe a new CD to someone. Anybody else see the potential for this in the music industry?
[Via: TorrentFreak]
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