Shobiz Newsy News

infobox television
show_name = Shobiz Newsy News


caption = A screenshot of host Ty Paddington in action. speedy-image-c|2007-05-01
format = Comedy
runtime = Approximately 4 minutes per episode
creator = 'The Walrus' at Zipperfish
starring = Ty Paddington (Fictional)
country = USA
network = Zipperfish
first_aired = 01 December 2005
last_aired = present
num_episodes = 42 (as of 1 August 2007) - 2 Minor Eps (Phonecall) (Avenged Sevenfold Interview) |

"Shobiz Newsy News" is a weekly animated podcast. In fact, the SNN website claims that it is "the first weekly animated news podcast".

Originally presented in SWF, it was later switched to MP4 format for compatibility with both home computers and portable media devices such as the iPod Video. The show takes a cynical look at the week, mainly focusing on celebrities, and is hosted by a fictional character named Ty Paddington.

SNN is recommended by PodGuide.tv, a website that regularly receives 4-5 million page-views per day [http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details?url=podguide.tv 1] , as well as PodcastAlley.com, which regularly receives 20-25 million [http://www.alexa.com/data/details/traffic_details?url=podcastalley.com 2] .

Production

According to a FAQ section added to the Shobiz Newsy News website, James Choma (a.k.a The_Walrus) is the sole producer. This includes voicing, writing and animation.

how Features

*Viewer IntroductionViewers may produce a sound file and send it to 'The Walrus'. The best message is used to announce the date and introduce the show. This is open to anyone who watches.

*Top StoriesTells the latest stories about celebrities, including gossip and rumors.

*That Guy's Dead!Tells of celebrities who have died during the week.

*This Week in PicturesGives a cynical view on pictures of celebrities, followed by sneaky captions.

*End CaptionImitates Adult Swim with long continuous captions until the show properly ends.

References

External links

* [http://www.podcastalley.com PodCastAlley]
* [http://www.podguide.tv PodGuide.tv]
* [http://www.shobiznewsynews.com Show's homepage]
* [http://www.zipperfish.com Zipperfish - the shows creators]