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eGuiders

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eGuiders
Type of site
Online video Internet
URLeguiders.com
LaunchedFebruary 2009; 15 years ago (2009-02)
Current statusActive

eGuiders is a Hollywood-based website that aims to be the TV Guide[1] for online video.[2] Launched in February 2009, eGuiders features videos that are curated daily by Hollywood creators and executives such as Lost co-creator Damon Lindelof, comedian Jerry Stiller, and 24 executive producer Jon Cassar. The site's principal adviser is David Milch,[3] the creator of NYPD Blue and Deadwood.

Background

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eGuiders sprung from a conversation between a new media producer, Marc Ostrick,[4] and a Columbia University professor, Evangeline Morophos in response to growing clutter of online video.[5] They had considered collaborating on a book on the evolution of online video, but opted to gather a group of friends and colleagues to directly help people cut through the clutter. Hollywood professionals currently participating with eGuiders include:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Coyle, Jake (2009-02-26). "On the Net: Sites Aim to Be TV Guide for the Web". ABC News. Associated Press. Retrieved September 21, 2009. [dead link]
  2. ^ "Time". Archived from the original on 2009-02-21. Retrieved 2009-03-02.
  3. ^ Washington Post[dead link]
  4. ^ Krieger, Todd (2009-04-19). "Digital Dealmakers". TV Week. Crain Communications, Inc. Archived from the original on 2009-06-01. Retrieved September 21, 2009.
  5. ^ USA Today
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  • [1], Entertainment Weekly