Posts tagged TV
Apple – Think Different Ad
This was the beginning of the “Think Different” campaign that Steve Jobs used to “re-launch” Apple into the public mind. Like so much of what Steve Jobs did, this ad was seen as many as to be way off the mark. Of course today it is seen as one of the best ad campaigns ever. Actually, that this ad is so good isn’t really all that shocking; but that Apple has had several top rated ad campaigns that WORKED, is surprising.
Most everyone, when they think of great Apple ad campaigns probably think of 1984, or the more recent “I’m a Mac” ads. This ad though is as good as the others, and many have already noted that it may even speak to the mind set of Steve Jobs.
Apple has come a long way since this ad was first run, but like “1984″ it left an indelible mark on Apple, advertising and of course those that saw the ad. You will find the video for this ad, after the break…
New Apple iPad Ad – Now
Here’s the latest iPad ad, “Now.” Doesn’t matter if you like Apple products or not. Doesn’t matter if you have no plans to buy an iPad. You just have to admire the simplicity of Apple’s ads. The ads aren’t flashy. The ads don’t reference price or competition. The iPad ads just show what’s possible with an iPad, nothing more, nothing less.
Watching The Pacific?
The Pacific (HBO - Sunday Nights)
Are you watching “The Pacific” on HBO? If you do have HBO and you aren’t watching “The Pacfiic” you are missing one hell of a mini-series. I won’t say it’s as good as “Band of Brothers” but it’s far better than just about every other mini-series on TV and is one hell of a war movie! You can check it out every Sunday night at 8:00 central.
Now if you haven’t been watching then you have missed the last 5 episodes, but from what I’ve seen HBO keeps on giving new viewers a chance to get fully caught up. Just check your schedule. If you are lucky, you might have “The Pacific” on your HBO On Demand. I know that FIOS has the first 4 episodes available currently, in HD too!
The Electric Company on Hulu
I loved The Electric Company growing up, much more so than Sesame Street. Even today when I watch the opening or see skits from so many years ago, I get a little tingly. I don’t know how much I learned from the show, I just have really fond memories. Besides, its the first time I ever saw Morgan Freeman and even today I will watch anything he does. He’s just so easy to watch.
Anyway, I was checking out Hulu last night and noticed that they have added this 1970′s children show to their lineup. Embedded below is one of the episodes. For more, check out Hulu.
Torchwood – Children of Earth
Torchwood is a spinoff of the BBC’s worldwide sensation Dr. Who; and is equally as popular as it’s much older brother. Like many younger brothers, Torchwood is edgier, more irreverent and much more willing to takes risks. This week the 3rd “series,” as the Brits refer to a season, starts in the United States (it aired a few weeks ago in the UK). The last season ended with boom and tear in the eye, this season starts with scream and one cliffhanger after another. For five nights in a row the season will unfold. Last night was episode one, and it was excellent; as good as anything done for Dr. Who so far. Lots of promise for the week.
If you like SCI-FI at all, then you owe it to yourself to check it out. You can start watching “series” 3 without seeing Dr. Who or the previous two “series,” but you will miss out on all the character exposition that has occurred over the past two years; that’s true of any series though. Watch it and if you like it the first season is available on DVD and BlueRay and I think the second season is about to be released too.
I’ve embedded the trailer which gives a good, but quick, look into the weeks episodes. The BBC is betting the farm on this show, it’s the show that the BBC used to launch BBC America HD (which so far FIOS doesn’t have yet). They are also using it to prepare fans for the upcoming Dr. Who special that airs on Sunday (trailer to follow).
httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AizV9vmGG0
”Battlestar Galactica” Confirmed for Third Season
In reading Digg.com this morning I learned that Battlestar Galactica will be renewed for a 3rd season. In my humble opinion this is the best series on the SciFi Channel and one of the best series on TV today; easily in the top 10. It is well acted, well directed, well written and the special effects are used just as that… not as stars of the show. It has taken the flaky but fun original from 1979 and given it a new spin and a new life. For me I think it now beats out Babylon 5 for best Science Fiction show ever, but I will have to watch it for a few more seasons before making such a radical statement.
From Digg: What hitherto was rumoured has now been confirmed. The best scripted show currently on Television (yes, beating out even “Lost” and “Rome”) has been renewed for a third season.
