Born out of the writer's strike in 2007, Strike.TV certainly has an interesting story to tell. In December 2007, they challenged members of the Writer's Guild to create original programs for the web-and Strike.TV would provide the site and the ad revenue. The ad revenue profits go to the Writer's Guild Industry Support Fund, which has been offering financial relief and other services to entertainment industry professionals negatively impacted by the strike.
The Unicorn Team is very excited to have Strike.TV on board as they'll be adding some fantastic content to the Unicorn Media platform...some seriously talanted writers are coming our way-Joe Kelly, Kate Purdy, Emily Wagner, Chelsea Gilmore and many, many more.
As you know, the Unicorn Team will be at SXSW again this year as a sponsor of the mainstage at Auditorium Shores March 19th-21st...and we'd like you to join us!
Swing by our booth at Auditorium Shores where we'll be enjoying the show...and having some of our own fun as well!
We look forward to seeing you there!
-The Unicorn Team
Unicorn Media would like to announce its partnership with Gaiam, a worldwide health and wellness brand.
Founded in Boulder, Colorado in 1988, Caiam is the premiere provider of media, goods, and services to customers who value the environment, a sustainable economy, healthy lifestyles, alternative health care and personal development.
Unicorn Media is currently featuring over 200 shows from the Gaiam library with as many as 400 more titles to come.
We here at Unicorn look forward to the continuation of this partnership and working with Gaiam further.
SXSW has announced the Music Festival Schedule. The Unicorn Team will be at Auditorium Shores for three nights of free music. Acts will include The Arc Angels, Jambo, Explosions In the Sky...and much more. So come out enjoy some great tunes, and stop by to say hello!
-The Unicorn Team
There is nothing better than a simple song sung well, and this week's artist of the week does just that. An airy voice over laid back acoustics, Phoenix Williams is nothing less than a breath of fresh air.
Born in Blackpool, Lancs, Phoenix was given her first guitar at the age of three and encouraged early on to pursue music. It was clear that she had a natural ear for sound, and by the age of nineteen Phoenix focused her life on songwriting and music composition.
Fast forward to 2008, a break out year for the up and coming singer songwriter. Her album Wait and See was independently released through Deuce Records in September, and has made quite the splash on the indie music scene.
After taking a few months off, Phoenix will be back on the gig circuit in March. Stayed tuned for show announcements, as we'll be keeping you posted! In the mean time, check out this live version of "Everything's Good," recorded at the Sanctuary Cafe in Brighton.
For more info on Phoenix Williams hop on over here, or email Rob Saunders at rob@deucemp.com.
This week's video comes to you from Portable Film Festival. Written and directed by Craig Rosenthal, "The Trainee" is the story of a first time robber...who is no match for the unpredictable night shift at the convenience store he *attempts* to rob.
Like what you see? Check out more from Portable Film Festival at Unicorn Media.
Turn on your Tivo and tune into Comedy Central tonight at 11:30 PM EST (check your local listings)...because Unicorn Media's very own Self-Made Monkeys is being featured. Their short "Internet Porn 1994" will run on Atom TV. Be sure to check it out, and let us know what you think!
In the mean time, get a taste of Self-Made Monkeys with this video, "Dressing Room Confessions."
Can't get enough? Check out more of Self-Made Monkeys at Unicorn Media.
