DEN has a full slate of episodic shows covering everything from Christian teens to extreme sports. While the Web may not be the easiest place to make money, it can be an excellent way to keep from losing it. The Internet is quickly emerging as the main testing ground for new programming. Rather than sinking hundreds of millions of dollars each season into television shows and movies that are bound to fail, for instance, studios can try out some concepts first in webisodes. Fast and cheap.
Animation is particularly well suited to cyberspace.
The explosion in amateur films on the Net also has given Hollywood a low-cost way to shop for talent. AtomFilms says that nearly two dozen of its directors have been tapped for feature projects with Hollywood studios. Even elevator companies may install screens into their cars for that long ride to the top. Lean forward, log on, and enjoy the show. Here's a guide to some of the Internet's newer and better entertainment sites.