Archive for July, 2009

Who: Ashton Kutcher, actor, producer and co-founder of Katalyst, will sit down with the hosts of Diggnation, the nation’s hottest pop culture-centric Internet TV show: Kevin Rose, founder of Digg and co-founder of Revision3, and Alex Albrecht, co-creator of The Totally Rad Show.

What: Join actor, producer and co-founder of Katalyst Ashton Kutcher as he sits down with Diggnation hosts and Internet superstars Kevin Rose & Alex Albrecht to raise a frosty pint while talking life, pop culture and the top stories from Digg.com. Combined, Kevin Rose (@kevinrose), Alex Albrecht (@alexalbrecht) and Ashton Kutcher (@aplusk) reach over 4 million people on Twitter.

Diggnation’s first ever LIVE taping from Sin City is free and open to the public, so don’t miss the chance to see Rose, Albrecht and Kutcher as they run through the latest stories from the Internet that have been creating buzz worldwide.

Revision3’s Diggnation is based on the top stories found on digg.com, a place for people to discover and share content from anywhere on the web. From the biggest online destinations to the most obscure blog, Digg surfaces the best stuff as voted on by our users. Digg now has nearly 35 million unique visitors per month and is the most popular online social news destination.

Diggnation Live in Las Vegas!
When: Wednesday, August 5; 5:00pm PST
Where: The Pearl- Palms Concert Theater
The Palms Hotel and Casino
4321 Flamingo Road
Las Vegas

For press accreditation or to schedule an interview with Revision3, contact Rachel Konik, 646-695-7049, rachelk@rosengrouppr.com.

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About Revision3

Revision3 is the first media company that gets it. Born from the Internet, Revision3 is the home of Internet Television, creating and producing shows for a new audience: passionate, committed fans who want to watch shows about technology, modern culture and music that entertain, educate and help to expand their life experiences.

The company was founded in 2005 by technology visionaries Kevin Rose, Jay Adelson and David Prager because they couldn’t find anything they wanted to watch on traditional television. The company is now led by Internet TV pioneer Jim Louderback. With more than 60 million views to date (and six million per month), Revision3’s programs can be found everywhere from Revision3 to a wide range of platforms, including iTunes, YouTube, Joost, Hulu, Viddler, Blip.TV and TIVO. Shows can be watched on any device, from a cell phone to an Apple iPod to a computer or a TV.

—Hosts from hit programs Totally Rad Show and iFanboy provide insight at leading Pop Culture Event—

Plus: Hang out with the guys at Revision3’s Comic-Con Meetup

San Diego, CA – July 21, 2009 – Revision3, the leading Internet TV network, is headed to San Diego for Comic-Con (July 23-24), the world renowned comic convention, for what’s new in comics, television, movies and video game entertainment. As thousands of fans cram into the San Diego Convention Center, iFanboy co-hosts Conor Kilpatrick, Josh Flanagan and Ron Richards and Totally Rad Show (TRS) co-hosts Alex Albrecht, Dan Trachtenberg and Jeff Cannata, will be on hand for panels and live programming. Fans will have an opportunity to hang out with the iFanboy and TRS crews at the Revision3 meetup on Friday night, July 24.

The full schedule of Revision3 programs includes:

iFanboy on the Comics Podcasting Panel
When: Thursday, July 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m. PT
Where: Room 32AB, San Diego Convention Center
What: Comic podcasting has grown from a novelty to a force within the industry, providing an outlet for reviews, interviews, news and general entertainment for comic book fans. iFanboy co-host Ron Richards, along with other veteran podcasters, will discuss the future of comic podcasting. You never know what might happen in podcasting, some surprise guests may be appearing!

Totally Rad Show Live!
When: Friday, July 24, 7:15-9:15 p.m. PT
Where: Room 7AB, San Diego Convention Center
What: Catch co-hosts Alex Albrecht (also from Diggnation), Dan Trachtenberg and Jeff Cannata bring their Webby and Podcast-Award-winning geek culture show back to Comic-Con for a live performance. Join the guys for an explosion of movie, video game, TV and comic book news and reviews, and see what makes this Revision3 show such an Internet phenomenon.

In addition to live programming and panels, Revision3 will also be hosting a meetup:

Totally Rad Show and iFanboy Meetup
When: Friday, July 24, 8:00-11:00 p.m. PT
Where: Tivoli Bar and Grill
505 Sixth Avenue
(Between Island Avenue and Market Street)
What: Join the hosts of Totally Rad Show and iFanboy at Tivoli, the oldest bar in the Gaslamp district, for a meet/drinkup!

The Totally Rad Show:
TRS was born in the depths of geek culture: at an epic game of Dungeons and Dragons in 2006. Host of Revision3’s “Diggnation” Alex Albrecht and former host of Revision3’s “Geekdrome” Dan Trachtenberg met Jeff Cannata, former Contra Costa Times video game columnist, at the D&D table and became fast friends. Intense debates over Star Wars characters, late night frag-fests in Gears of War, Heroes- and Lost-watching parties, and the sharing of dog-eared copies of Preacher graphic novels followed, leading the guys to one clear realization: This is the stuff we love. This stuff is totally rad. New episodes release every Tuesday.

About iFanboy
Every week, iFanboy talks comics. The Internet TV show brings you the world of comic books through the eyes of iFanboy hosts Josh Flanagan, Ron Richards and Conor Kilpatrick. Whether you want to see what’s going on at some of the biggest comic book conventions, or you’re not sure what comics you should be reading, iFanboy covers a new topic every week, with passion, honesty, and, if all goes well, some laughs too. Whether it’s talking about comics from the living room, or going out and meeting big names at conventions and signings, iFanboy will bring you something fun every week. Watch iFanboy for graphic novel and trade paperback recommendations and reviews of comics from Marvel, DC, Image, and Indie publishers. So far, iFanboy has talked to Grant Morrison, Robert Kirkman, Dan DiDio, Brian K. Vaughan, Peter David, Joe Casey, Greg Rucka, Paul Dini, Joss Whedon, and others. Episodes appear every Wednesday.

About Revision3
Revision3 is the first media company that gets it. Born from the Internet, Revision3 is the home of Internet Television, creating and producing shows for a new audience: passionate, committed fans who want to watch shows about technology, modern culture and music that entertain, educate and help to expand their life experiences.

The company was founded in 2005 by technology visionaries Kevin Rose, Jay Adelson and David Prager because they couldn’t find anything they wanted to watch on traditional television. The company is now led by Internet TV pioneer Jim Louderback. With more than 60 million views to date (and six million per month), Revision3’s programs can be found everywhere from Revision3 to a wide range of platforms, including iTunes, YouTube, Joost, Hulu, Viddler, Blip.TV and TIVO. Shows can be watched on any device, from a cell phone to an Apple iPod to a computer or a TV.

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—New Show Provides the Best in HD Content and Home Theater Gear, No Matter the Budget—

San Francisco, CA –July 14, 2009—How are you going to join the HD revolution and get the most out of every dollar you spend? Every week, Revision3’s newest show, HD Nation will help viewers find the best HD content, unlock the mysteries of high-definition technology and offer insight into getting crisper, more riveting home entertainment experiences. Hosted by tech gurus Patrick Norton and Robert Heron, the weekly show will explore ways to get the best sound and visuals available at home, plugging into hi-def news, movie reviews and tutorials. HD Nation launches today at www.revision3.com/HDnation, with new episodes hitting Revision3 every Tuesday.

“Once you experience HD, there’s no turning back—the pictures are gorgeous, life-like and, at times, mind-blowing,” said Norton. “Why stop there? HD technology continues to evolve, and we have plenty of tricks and ideas to help along the way. From maximizing sound quality to putting together a home theater system on a budget, HD Nation is a true guide to hi-def and a must-watch for TV and video fans.”

Patrick Norton also hosts Revision3’s technology program Tekzilla (www.revision3.com/tekzilla). Co-host Robert Heron, formerly of PC Magazine and DL.TV, is known as one of the country’s leading experts in HD technology.

“Revision3 consistently delivers programming that our viewers crave—and we come out ahead of the curve, providing new and exciting entertainment that allows our audience to maintain their street cred as technophiles who are the first to know the latest tech news and releases.” said Ryan Vance, Vice President, Programming and Production, Revision3. ”With the recent digital TV changeover, every consumer needs to know all about HD and we’re here to get you on the bandwagon. We’re excited and are sure our fans and new viewers will be tuning in.”

For more information or to watch the debut episode, visit www.revision3.com/HDnation.

About Revision3

Revision3 is the first media company that gets it. Born from the Internet, Revision3 is the home of Internet Television, creating and producing shows for a new audience: passionate, committed fans who want to watch shows about technology, modern culture and music that entertain, educate and help to expand their life experiences.

The company was founded in 2005 by technology visionaries Kevin Rose, Jay Adelson and David Prager because they couldn’t find anything they wanted to watch on traditional television. The company is now led by Internet TV pioneer Jim Louderback. With more than 60 million views to date (and six million per month), Revision3’s programs can be found everywhere from Revision3 to a wide range of platforms, including iTunes, YouTube, Joost, Hulu, Viddler, Blip.TV and TIVO. Shows can be watched on any device, from a cell phone to an Apple iPod to a computer or a TV.

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Contact:
Rachel Konik, 646.695.7049 or RachelK@rosengrouppr.com