Lately, I've given up on everything: School, machinima, games, everything. I don't feel like putting any effort into anything except Team Fortress 2. The Reycralibur episode one remake should have been uploaded months ago, but I kept putting it off because I just don't want to do the series anymore. I know I HAVE to finish the series but I don't think it's worth the effort anymore.
Outside of Reycralibur's final episodes and future installments of Shoopa Smash, I have no plans to do any new series. I'm just gonna do YTPs and other random videos from now on. This also means I'm done with The Abridged Knights of Brawl for now, so don't expect to see Bjohn's Quest anytime soon. I will consider livestreaming on Twitch in the summer but, until then, expect to see more frequent (re)uploads on ZippCast.
Monday, 23 March 2015
Monday, 16 March 2015
Shomi vs CraveTV
OH HELL NO! You really think I didn't notice THIS bullcrap?
I'll save you the trouble. I'm not going to be the bottom line that decides which is the better service and, really, I don't need to rant about this. Half of the nation has already done that for me! Netflix didn't. Crackle didn't. Even Hulu with all it's flack didn't. Don't do it: DON'T GATE YOUR SHIT BEHIND CABLE SUBSCRIPTIONS!
I will say this, Shomi has much better offerings (*cough*TeenTitans*cough*) and at least Shaw has hinted that Shomi's cable crap was due to it being in beta. Yeah, that's right. a Beta. As in, Shomi wasn't finished before it was advertised and now cable subscribers are being used as the guinea-pigs. But CraveTV, in true Bell Media fashion, is offered only to Fibe and satellite subscriptions. There's a reason why I always talk shit about these scumbags, and they just gave you one of them.
But wait, there's more! Saving face, the CRTC is cutting a dirty deal with Bell, Rogers and Shaw. If they offer Shomi and CraveTV as standalone services, they will given more relaxed regulations. They don't have to contribute funds to Canadian programming, they can offer exclusive content, and they can kick all the puppies they want. In other words, Diplomatic Immunity! ...Actually, I have no idea what that means, I just wanted to say that.
I think the cord cutters are on the verge of victory! ...So why do I feel so bad? Maybe, because Canada's broadcast regulations are so broken, and vertically integrated companies so corrupt, that we had to protest to fix what should have never been broken. It's moments like this where I envy the Americans. So much diversity (*cough*ElReyNetwork*cough*), so little crap.
I'll save you the trouble. I'm not going to be the bottom line that decides which is the better service and, really, I don't need to rant about this. Half of the nation has already done that for me! Netflix didn't. Crackle didn't. Even Hulu with all it's flack didn't. Don't do it: DON'T GATE YOUR SHIT BEHIND CABLE SUBSCRIPTIONS!
I will say this, Shomi has much better offerings (*cough*TeenTitans*cough*) and at least Shaw has hinted that Shomi's cable crap was due to it being in beta. Yeah, that's right. a Beta. As in, Shomi wasn't finished before it was advertised and now cable subscribers are being used as the guinea-pigs. But CraveTV, in true Bell Media fashion, is offered only to Fibe and satellite subscriptions. There's a reason why I always talk shit about these scumbags, and they just gave you one of them.
But wait, there's more! Saving face, the CRTC is cutting a dirty deal with Bell, Rogers and Shaw. If they offer Shomi and CraveTV as standalone services, they will given more relaxed regulations. They don't have to contribute funds to Canadian programming, they can offer exclusive content, and they can kick all the puppies they want. In other words, Diplomatic Immunity! ...Actually, I have no idea what that means, I just wanted to say that.
I think the cord cutters are on the verge of victory! ...So why do I feel so bad? Maybe, because Canada's broadcast regulations are so broken, and vertically integrated companies so corrupt, that we had to protest to fix what should have never been broken. It's moments like this where I envy the Americans. So much diversity (*cough*ElReyNetwork*cough*), so little crap.
Sunday, 15 March 2015
Another MTV2 Canada Rant
I hate the Canadian version of MTV2. I REALLY hate that channel.
I love MTV2 because it's like the young adult version of TBS and their original shows are so fun to watch. Don't get me wrong, it's a farcry from what it used to be, but it's infinitely better than MTV. The Canadian version, on the other hand, is an ungodly abomination. A twisted version of what MuchMusic could have been if they completely abandoned music programming, but didn't air comedies either.
First of all, what's the main reason behind bringing an American channel on Canadian soil? To broadcast their shows, that's why! So, where the hell is Guy Code? I see Girl Code, and I know MuchMusic aired Guy Code in the past. Why the hell didn't they pick up the rest of the series? What happened to Wild n Out and Nitro Circus Live? Why can't I find any of these shows? I assume that Bell Media only has exclusive rights to shows on MTV, not MTV2 (or VH1, for that matter).
Instead, I get a bunch of Degrassi reruns! Sure, they got Clueless and Student Bodies, if you're interested in classic Canadian series. They also have Sabrina and Malcolm in the Middle, both of which have aired on the American version. But nine out of ten times it's nothing but Degrassi, which is ironic considering new episodes moved to Canada's MTV in 2013 to make room for more comedies on Much. They might as well have moved it to MTV2, since that's all it ever airs!
Hell, while I'm at it, they should have also moved Pretty Little Liars and The Vampire Diaries to MTV2, instead of M3. MTV2 is licensed as a youth network; M3 is supposed to target adults. The only logical excuse is that M3 is more wildly available, whereas MTV2 is usually lumped in a cable package with actual music channels.
If that's the case, then why bother keep the channel on air? Since MTV Canada isn't licensed to air half of MTV's shows - Remember, they're licensed as a network for talk shows - why not just move the rest of MTV's shows to MTV2, switch channel slots with MTV2, shut down MTV Canada, and rebrand MTV2 as MTV Canada? Because Bell Media isn't as clever as the owners of PrideVision TV...and because that idea is just too confusing for anyone to follow.
It's funny, MTV2 Canada didn't used to be this bad. When it was first rebranded from what used to be known as Razer, the worst thing that happened was that Kamikaze, an anime block, was cancelled. Other than that, it was every bit as awesome as it's predecessor: music videos, cool movies, extreme sports, and awesome shows! THIS is what a youth entertainment network should be like, hell, this what MTV2 itself should be like!
But now, it's just another outlet for crap that only tween twats would enjoy. You wanna know why cord cutting is the way to go? It's because Canadian networks nowadays only appeal to, and I'm sorry if I offend anyone for saying this, Women, soccer-moms, kids, and Bieber fangirls. With shit like this, it's no wonder cable subscriptions have been dropping. I'm better off going to the American website and watching the shows there.
I love MTV2 because it's like the young adult version of TBS and their original shows are so fun to watch. Don't get me wrong, it's a farcry from what it used to be, but it's infinitely better than MTV. The Canadian version, on the other hand, is an ungodly abomination. A twisted version of what MuchMusic could have been if they completely abandoned music programming, but didn't air comedies either.
First of all, what's the main reason behind bringing an American channel on Canadian soil? To broadcast their shows, that's why! So, where the hell is Guy Code? I see Girl Code, and I know MuchMusic aired Guy Code in the past. Why the hell didn't they pick up the rest of the series? What happened to Wild n Out and Nitro Circus Live? Why can't I find any of these shows? I assume that Bell Media only has exclusive rights to shows on MTV, not MTV2 (or VH1, for that matter).
Instead, I get a bunch of Degrassi reruns! Sure, they got Clueless and Student Bodies, if you're interested in classic Canadian series. They also have Sabrina and Malcolm in the Middle, both of which have aired on the American version. But nine out of ten times it's nothing but Degrassi, which is ironic considering new episodes moved to Canada's MTV in 2013 to make room for more comedies on Much. They might as well have moved it to MTV2, since that's all it ever airs!
Hell, while I'm at it, they should have also moved Pretty Little Liars and The Vampire Diaries to MTV2, instead of M3. MTV2 is licensed as a youth network; M3 is supposed to target adults. The only logical excuse is that M3 is more wildly available, whereas MTV2 is usually lumped in a cable package with actual music channels.
If that's the case, then why bother keep the channel on air? Since MTV Canada isn't licensed to air half of MTV's shows - Remember, they're licensed as a network for talk shows - why not just move the rest of MTV's shows to MTV2, switch channel slots with MTV2, shut down MTV Canada, and rebrand MTV2 as MTV Canada? Because Bell Media isn't as clever as the owners of PrideVision TV...and because that idea is just too confusing for anyone to follow.
It's funny, MTV2 Canada didn't used to be this bad. When it was first rebranded from what used to be known as Razer, the worst thing that happened was that Kamikaze, an anime block, was cancelled. Other than that, it was every bit as awesome as it's predecessor: music videos, cool movies, extreme sports, and awesome shows! THIS is what a youth entertainment network should be like, hell, this what MTV2 itself should be like!
But now, it's just another outlet for crap that only tween twats would enjoy. You wanna know why cord cutting is the way to go? It's because Canadian networks nowadays only appeal to, and I'm sorry if I offend anyone for saying this, Women, soccer-moms, kids, and Bieber fangirls. With shit like this, it's no wonder cable subscriptions have been dropping. I'm better off going to the American website and watching the shows there.
Monday, 23 February 2015
My "Head" Feels Better (Update February 2015)
Picking up from yesterday's post, I will "try" to finish up Reycralibur episodes one and twelve for a double release sometime in Spring, when I actually feel like working. Sadly, I am contemplating the possibility of a remake of episode five. This will put episode thirteen on haitus, but it will better streamline the story after all the recons I've made. The downside, I'm gonna die before I finish this series...
Meanwhile, I've been looking into doing livestreams. Previously, I tried CODCasting with Black Ops II, but I couldn't get it to work properly. Besides, I'm more interested in Team Fortress 2 and Ultimate Ninja Storm now. So, if that's what your into, check out my Twitch channel sometime (http://www.twitch.tv/kidkira149). I'm just playing around right now, so it's nothing major. However, I do plan on doing scheduled sessions in the future.
I've all but abandoned my Wordpress site; I'll stick around Blogger for now since it's more accessible. Also, since SOMEHOW ZippCast is still around, stop by my channel for new videos, after I upload them to Dailymotion of course, and some reuploads from TheAbridged149. Hope you like watching people getting killed.
Finally, tonight I will begin reuploading The Abridged Knights of Brawl. It's been a long time coming but, since this will be the only thing people will remember me for, I might as well. Check back every weeknight @ 8pm. I will also reupload episodes of Reycralibur after I finish the episode one remake...and again after the episode five remake.
Meanwhile, I've been looking into doing livestreams. Previously, I tried CODCasting with Black Ops II, but I couldn't get it to work properly. Besides, I'm more interested in Team Fortress 2 and Ultimate Ninja Storm now. So, if that's what your into, check out my Twitch channel sometime (http://www.twitch.tv/kidkira149). I'm just playing around right now, so it's nothing major. However, I do plan on doing scheduled sessions in the future.
I've all but abandoned my Wordpress site; I'll stick around Blogger for now since it's more accessible. Also, since SOMEHOW ZippCast is still around, stop by my channel for new videos, after I upload them to Dailymotion of course, and some reuploads from TheAbridged149. Hope you like watching people getting killed.
Finally, tonight I will begin reuploading The Abridged Knights of Brawl. It's been a long time coming but, since this will be the only thing people will remember me for, I might as well. Check back every weeknight @ 8pm. I will also reupload episodes of Reycralibur after I finish the episode one remake...and again after the episode five remake.
Sunday, 22 February 2015
My Head Hurts, Fuck It.
In case you give a crap, I've finished filming episode twelve of Reycralibur as well as the episode one remake. The reason why they're taking so long is because I don't want to do the series anymore. I am going to finish it, but I'm in no rush. In fact, I'm looking into creating a new series in Smash Flash and SSB Crusade. But with my crappy work ethic, I doubt it will ever happen.
I was thinking of bringing back Typhoon School, but I've wasted so much money buying equipment it's not even worth the effort. I should get a job, but I'm too lazy to finish my resume. That's my problem. I've tried Brawl machinima, let's plays, random commentaries; it's all pointless because I lack the motivation to follow through. So, screw it, I want to focus on more short-form entertainment. I'll stick to what I know.
I'm so bored. I don't feel like playing any video games, I don't have ambitions, and I really, really, REALLY, hate other people's opinions. Yet, I'm always wasting my time on the internet. I'm even putting this crap out there despite the fact that no one will read this, which is especially pointless since, again, I want to hear my own thoughts. I'm tired of all the noise, so I've exiled myself from that shit. I wish I could quit the internet altogether, but my real life sucks because I hate every person I meet. So I'm stuck here.
...Whatever...
I was thinking of bringing back Typhoon School, but I've wasted so much money buying equipment it's not even worth the effort. I should get a job, but I'm too lazy to finish my resume. That's my problem. I've tried Brawl machinima, let's plays, random commentaries; it's all pointless because I lack the motivation to follow through. So, screw it, I want to focus on more short-form entertainment. I'll stick to what I know.
I'm so bored. I don't feel like playing any video games, I don't have ambitions, and I really, really, REALLY, hate other people's opinions. Yet, I'm always wasting my time on the internet. I'm even putting this crap out there despite the fact that no one will read this, which is especially pointless since, again, I want to hear my own thoughts. I'm tired of all the noise, so I've exiled myself from that shit. I wish I could quit the internet altogether, but my real life sucks because I hate every person I meet. So I'm stuck here.
...Whatever...
If Bell Media Weren't Run by Incompetent Morons [Repost 1/7/2015]
1) Comedy Central's programming would remain on the Comedy Network were it belongs.
2) Comedy Network and Much would put an emphasis on original programming instead of American shows.
3) Much would incorporate more pop culture-related programming (popular shows, movies, talk shows, etc.) instead of just comedies.
3b) Much would actually focus more on music
3c) Much would actually focus more on good music
4) MTV2 would actually air MTV2 shows
4b) Bell Media would acknowledge it's existence.
5) M3 wouldn't have to steal shows from better networks
6) Supernatural, Arrow, The Flash, and Gotham would air reruns on Space instead of M3
6b) Space wouldn't be airing Castle reruns
7) The MuchComedy suite would be just as good as their other channels.
8) I wouldn't have to waste my time ranting about how much these guys suck at their jobs.
Is Bell Media the Electronic Arts of specialty services? [Repost 7/28/2014]
YES! Because that explains EVERYTHING!
As one of the largest video game companies in America, Electronic Arts is always willing to butcher themselves, and others, in hopes of creating a "high-quality" product for their customers. Look no further then the buggy Battlefield launches, the SimCity controversy, and the death of Medal of Honor for proof. People were ripped-off, brands were ruined, and EA profits regardless. There really is no other perfect comparison I can make.
Let's review. Can anyone tell me what Fashion Television, BookTelevision, and MTV2 have in common? They are channels that have been left in limbo, ignored in favor of specialty services that people actually give a crap about. By that I mean, in this era of homogenized television pandering to women and children, true blue niche networks that haven't abandoned their original format and "broadened their demographic" are left to rot with no promotion or new content. It's like what happened to Scream only, instead of becoming the generic Dusk, Corus shut it down. That's merciful compared to what Bell Media is doing to these three channels.
The "successful" networks in Bell Media's portfolio didn't get to where they are without doing a few changes or otherwise selling their souls either. I don't mind Much's current direction one bit, but it's obvious that Bell Media wants to create another entertainment network instead of improving an aging music network. Likewise, I kinda liked the Medal of Honor reboot, but it was still a boring, generic, mess of a shooter compared to the likes of Call of Duty.
You'd think I'd make this comparison to other mass media companies, but no. See, Shaw Media is transforming two dumping grounds into two brand new channels, complete with new content. If Much was in their portfolio, they would have produced a dozen music-based lifestyle shows. Corus' may have gave young male adults the middle finger - and became the embodiment of Canada's crappy television scene - but no other company can reach families the way they do. If Bell is the EA, then Corus is the Nintendo.
In the end, I found a little more respect for Shaw Media.., but I'm still indifferent about Corus. Teenage and adolescent boys need their TV too, you know? But Bell Media just looks like the Galactic Empire to me. Screwing with the "natural order", homogenizing television to cater to one intrest, passing off americian programs as their own! Wait, that's Canadian television networks in general, my bad.
Anyway, It's a miracle that Rogers isn't this bad.
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