MySpace plans TV show over the web

The popular social networking site MySpace is to broadcast a TV show over the internet, it has been announced.

My So-Called Life creators Ed Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz have been signed up for the show, which is to be called Quarterlife. Episodes of the show will be broadcast on the site MySpaceTV. Quarterlife will feature a group of people in their mid-20s.

Chris DeWolfe, chief executive of MySpace, said: "When Emmy award-winning producers come to MySpaceTV - you know this is reaching a whole new level.
"We're proud to offer the creative community a blank canvas and open platform to express their vision." The first episode of Quarterlife is to be shown on November 11th. Mr Berman continued by saying that the creative duo behind the show, Mr Zwick and Mr Herskovitz, were "delighted". Mr Zwick and Mr Herskovitz were also behind blockbusters like The Last Samurai and Blood Diamond.

LG Launches Multimedia Phone Through AT&T

The electronics giant LG has chosen AT&T to be the exclusive carrier for its cutting-edge new Trax multimedia phone.

Measuring four inches by two inches, the clamshell-configured device will be able to connect to AT&T's wireless video-sharing network. Set to retail for $130, the phone will become available on Tuesday through AT&T stores and online. Carlton Hill, vice president of Product Management for AT&T's wireless unit, commented: "The Trax by LG is more than a music phone.http://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gif

"With top-notch video and data capabilities, in addition to a sleek design, this device will hit the right note with many of our customers." Featured on the Trax will be AT&T Mobile Music, which can be used to download songs from subscription music services. Users will also be able to and AT&T's Cellular Video (CV) service. Through CV, one can watch channels such as CNN, iFilm, Comedy Central, HBO and the Weather Channel.

AT&T is also the exclusive carrier for Apple's iPhone, which was launched in July. Click here for more information on AT&T digital products and services.