eGuiders
eGuiders is a Hollywood-based website that aims to be the TV Guide[1] for online video.[2] Launched in February 2009, eGuiders features videos that are curated daily by Hollywood creators and executives such as Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof, comedian Jerry Stiller, and 24 executive producer Jon Cassar. The site's principal adviser is David Milch,[3] the creator of NYPD Blue and Deadwood.
Type of site | Online video Internet |
|---|---|
| URL | http://www.eguiders.com |
| Launched | February 2009 |
| Current status | Active |
Background
eGuiders sprung from a conversation between a new media producer, Marc Ostrick,[4] and a Columbia University professor, Evangeline Morophos in response to growing clutter of online video.[5] They had considered collaborating on a book on the evolution of online video, but opted to gather a group of friends and colleagues to directly help people cut through the clutter. Hollywood professionals currently participating with eGuiders include:
- Mark Tinker: Executive Producer of Private Practice
- Damon Lindelof: Co-creator of Lost
- Jerry Stiller: Comedian (Frank Costanza on Seinfeld)
- Shawn Ryan: Executive Producer of The Shield
- John Landis: Director of Animal House and The Blues Brothers
- David Milch: Creator of NYPD Blue and Deadwood
- Willie Garson: Actor (Standford on Sex and the City)
- Brady Brim-DeForest: Co-founder of Tubefilter
- Tim Street: Creator of French Maid TV
- Daisy Whitney: New media journalist and critic
- Zack Whedon: Co-Writer of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog
See also
References
- Coyle, Jake (2009-02-26). "On the Net: Sites Aim to Be TV Guide for the Web". ABC News. Associated Press. Retrieved September 21, 2009.
- "Time". Archived from the original on 2009-02-21. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
- Washington Post
- Krieger, Todd (2009-04-19). "Digital Dealmakers". TV Week. Crain Communications, Inc. Archived from the original on 2009-06-01. Retrieved September 21, 2009.
- USA Today