Shobiz Newsy News
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| Shobiz Newsy News | |
|---|---|
| Created by | 'The Walrus' at Zipperfish |
| Starring | Ty Paddington (Fictional) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 42 (as of 1 August 2007) - 2 Minor Eps (Phonecall) (Avenged Sevenfold Interview) |
| Production | |
| Running time | Approximately 4 minutes per episode |
| Release | |
| Original network | Zipperfish |
| Original release | 1 December 2005 – present |
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 1, as well as PodcastAlley.com, which regularly receives 20-25 million 2.
Production[edit | edit source]
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.
Show Features[edit | edit source]
- Viewer Introduction
Viewers 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 Stories
Tells 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 Pictures
Gives a cynical view on pictures of celebrities, followed by sneaky captions.
- End Caption
Imitates Adult Swim with long continuous captions until the show properly ends.
