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Couch Trip: BitGravity Broadcasts "Tom Green's House Tonight!" Live to Internet Viewers; Show Simulcast on TV
Film Star and Talk Show Host Chooses BitGravity LiveBroadcast(TM) for Its Performance, Quality, Affordability and Ease of Deployment
| Source: BitGravity
HOLLYWOOD, CA--(Marketwire - June 10, 2008) - OnHollywood 2008 -- BitGravity, Inc., the
pioneer in Content Delivery Networks (CDN) for interactive broadcasting,
today announced that outrageous comedian and not-so-secret technophile Tom
Green has selected BitGravity LiveBroadcast™ to deliver content for
his live Internet-based television channel and talk show. The channel
features "Tom Green's
House Tonight!" (www.tomgreen.com) with celebrity guests including
Jimmy Kimmel, Val Kilmer, Andy Dick, Brooke Shields, Andrew Dice Clay, Bob
Odenkirk, and Kathy Griffin. The live streaming capabilities convinced
broadcast network executives to simulcast Green's Internet show on
television.
BG LiveBroadcast is the first cost-effective, carrier-grade, live
broadcasting solution enabling content creators to broadcast live over the
Internet to massive audiences in a high-quality, highly reliable experience
that rivals traditional television. Green selected BG LiveBroadcast because
his show requires an instant-on, live streaming solution that could be
quickly and easily deployed while enabling him to cost-effectively create
his own web TV channel. Green created his website more than a decade ago
and has been on the prowl ever since for innovative technology to further
enhance his viewers' online experiences and expand with his ever-growing
global fan base.
"Because we were not bound by FCC regulations or television executives, we
had the opportunity to create a cutting-edge, one hour talk show that would
break the traditional mold and enable us to go one-on-one with Hollywood.
We scoured the market for the latest, coolest live streaming solutions to
upgrade our site and BitGravity won hands down," said Tom Green. "By
enhancing our site and providing our viewers with a highly immersive and
interactive experience, we have made the leap from the Internet to
syndication on TV and continue to expand the most outrageous nightly show
possible."
BG LiveBroadcast is a flash-based streaming service that has removed the
need for expensive hardware and proprietary software, as well as any
downloaded media player to view live content. BG LiveBroadcast has driven
the cost of the system down to less than half the cost of current
installations.
"Tom Green has consistently challenged the status quo. 'Tom Green's House
Tonight!' going live is another bold move that underscores the power of the
Internet to rapidly become the single most powerful network for delivering
video content and to redefine business models," said Perry Wu, CEO and
co-founder of BitGravity. "We are impressed by Tom's foresight to launch
his program from the Internet and are excited to be part of his milestone
effort. We are confident that other artists will discover new ways to
extend their audience reach and ultimately their brands, whether new or
existing."
Tom Green is a television personality, film star, best-selling author,
recording artist, and ground-breaking talk show host who has always brought
a unique and innovative perspective to the entertainment industry. Well
known for his hit show on MTV and for his roles in feature films "Stealing
Harvard" and "Road Trip," Tom Green has continued writing, producing and
directing numerous film projects. In 2001, Green starred and made his
directorial debut in the New Regency feature "Freddy Got Fingered."
Currently in post-production, Green has just completed "Prankstar," a film
which he wrote, directed and starred in. In addition, Green starred
opposite Brooke Shields in the comedy feature, "Bob the Butler," which
screened at the Aspen U.S. Comedy Arts Festival.
About TomGreen.com
Tom Green's ground-breaking, independent, live Internet-based talk show
airs exclusively on www.tomgreen.com from the comfort of Green's own living
room. The show received the 2007 TV Guide award for "Best Talk Show" along
with a Webby for "Best Variety Show." The Tom Green show saw another
industry first in 2008 as it was simulcast nationally on the Candian Comedy
Network as well as in several television markets across the U.S. It
features celebrity guests, a global audience and the funnyman's signature
brand of quirky comedy. Green takes calls over the phone, along with Skype
video calls from viewers from locations as varied as the United States,
Canada, Australia, Estonia, Argentina, and others. For show times, visit
http://guide.tomgreen.com/when2watch/. For more information about Tom Green
Live, visit www.tomgreen.com.
About BitGravity
BitGravity has built the first CDN for Interactive Broadcasting, which is
optimized to deliver affordable, HD-quality video on demand, live
broadcasts, and interactive applications for massive audiences on the
Internet. BitGravity's patent-pending CDN is Tier 1, highly scalable,
and delivers the performance that consumers want and expect, including
streaming videos that play instantly, and live video with no buffering. The
company is based in Burlingame, Calif., and is privately funded. www.BitGravity.com