Shobiz Newsy News
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Shobiz Newsy News is a weekly animated podcast. In fact, the SNN website claims that it is "the first weekly animated news podcast".
Shobiz Newsy News | |
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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 |
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Original network | Zipperfish |
Original release | 1 December 2005 – present |
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
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
- 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.