James Sims

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  • The Best Social Media Might Just Be Unofficial: HBO’s Girls and Beyond

    The Best Social Media Might Just Be Unofficial: HBO’s Girls and Beyond

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    James Sims

    Copyright, union restrictions and creative license concerns are just a few of the hurdles brands face when thinking of ways to extend storylines or showcase behind-the-scenes activities through digital media.

  • HBO and its Logo Rule TV, and Space

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    James Sims

    In an age when television programming is scattered across what often seems like thousands of channels, the idea of one channel ruling them all is a joke. There was a time when the three networks, NBC, ABC and CBS commanded the airwaves, but those days are tucked away in the annals of TV history. Viewers…

  • ‘True Blood’ Gets a Spin-Off

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    James Sims

    HBO‘s vampire drama ‘True Blood‘ rounded out its second season with big ratings (5.1 million) and critical acclaim. With approximately 12 million viewers an episode, when factoring in On Demand and DVR, ‘True Blood’ is a smash. Series creator Alan Ball, who also created HBO’s ‘Six Feet Under,’ has bred a cult following for ‘True…

  • 61st Primetime Emmy Awards Live Blogging

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    James Sims

    The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards are upon us just as the Fall season readies itself for consumption. More importantly, however, is the return of E!’s red carpet coverage and Ryan Seacrest, the master of cheese. Oh how I’ve missed our pre-Awards show relationship. You know, the one in which I laugh as Brad Pitt and…