[Macworld]

Post your comments for Hulu to air some NBC premieres online before they hit TV here

[arj8138]

I think shows like Chuck, Lipstick Jungle, and even Knight Rider have a viewer base that is already accustom to accessing and viewing content on the net, which means that NBC actually took a look at what would do well with an online launch instead of just putting some of its less anticipated shows online.

[df99]

"Perhaps even bigger then Youtube."?? !!!
Surely you jest. As long as the networks maintain their current practices which includes fully controlling what, when, where and how their audiences watch their very limited and mostly uninteresting content, Youtube will always have a solid place in the consumer's web browser. While star power and professional content can be compelling entertainment, I prefer to avoid broadcast TV, network TV websites and other "old school" entertainment sources because I can rent or buy content on my terms, not theirs. I'm no longer investing any time in new TV series simply because I don't believe the networks will renew them for a second season. I've been burned too often - what a waste of my time. Their dinosaur system is broken and viewers like me will vote by clicking on destinations like Youtube where minimally censored and broad content choices will keep us coming back. It will only get better over time.

[theverybiggfrogg]

Big f'ng whoop!

[reidnixon]

"Netvision" will change the model of broadcasting, I think, so that what is a perceived negative as said by df99--no guarantee of a new series going past a single season--will become the selling point. TV will be a bit like British television (at least older Brit TV) where a show will be just one good season to tell its story. If all the stars align (so to speak) and all or some of the elements can be pulled back together to create another one, then--fine--take it from there. But, let's say one or more of the stars become breakaway sensations, they'll go off to their movie careers. It can be decided whether another season can be pulled off or not.
TV broadcasting, as it is right now, is one of too much money, time, and energy investment to accommodate this. I think the whole industry (from studio heads to actors) would be smart to work towards transitioning to take on the grassroots frontier of net-casting. Cable TV like HBO, FX, TNT, et al are acting a bit as the bridge to that with its vehicles using A-, former A-, and B- list stars that have drawing power.
I think we'll see some savvy actors, writers, developers, etc. start using the net in powerful ways...and potentially become rich(er) pioneers. The first ones to pull off a new "24" or "Lost" or "Sopranos" or "The Shield" type show on internet/DVD--and not broadcast--will pave the way.
But, you also gotta have a faster internet infrastructure or other delivery system. For the masses, it has to be as or nearly as easy as press the TV power button on or pop in a series DVD.
I agree with df99 in that TV networks have jerked the end-user around too much and too long and created the expectation that a show won't even last beyond a handful of episodes, even (or especially) with quality programming that's been well-reviewed, so why bother? Again, it's because the current model is one of too much investment and risk.

[Ilgaz]

To race with Youtube, they gotta figure how funny (NOT!) is to setup a www site and tell international users to go away.
Perhaps they should give 403 instead, e.g. "Don't come here you international person" message displayed.

[xStep]

This story would have been OK without the mention of YouTube. That was just extra garbage to inflate the self importance of the story.