Pick of the Day:
Dec 7 to Dec 13

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  Disney's New Movie: Jewish American Princess and the Frog

  Comedy (Mockumentary, Spoof)
  [ 2:05 - from Babelgum ]

  Just in time for Chanukah and the release of Disney's "The Princess and the Frog" comes this spoof from LandlineTV (a group which is quickly becoming a leader in viral one-offs).  Kudos for nailing the subtleties of production and performance that really make a parody shine. view

  

  Actor / Producer Jeremy Redleaf
  Producer, Actor, Creator, Odd Jobs: The Web Series
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  Raisin Bran Crunch: Alien

  Comedy (Broad), Other Gems (Branded Entertainment)
  [ 2:47 - from YouTube ]

  I spend most of my days immersed in original web series content, but Raisin Bran just put a new twist on that concept with the first-ever exclusive online commercials featuring a rather distinguished alien gentleman chatting over his morning cereal. A bit of trivia: the alien is played by the prolific Tom Konkle of the popular web comedies, 'Safety Geeks SVI' and 'Invention Show.' view

  

  Writer, Producer, Branded Entertainment Guru Gennefer Gross
  Writer, Producer, Branded Entertainment Specialist 
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  Steve McQueen Intro

  Comedy (Spoof), Viral (Animals)
  [ 1:14 - from YouTube ]

  I used to love the show MacGyver. Richard Dean Anderson could do anything. And then Saturday Night Live started doing those MacGruber parodies. Now there's a cat. And the MacGyver theme song. Put them together and, well, I think you've got a new show. view

  

  Guest eGuider Scott Kleinberg
  Senior Editor for digital and print and Social Mediaologist at RedEye 
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  Meet the Beckers: Meet the Family

  Comedy (Broad), Other Gems (Branded Entertainment)
  [ 3:23 - from YouTube ]

  Nearly every brand is trying to crack the branded entertainment nut these days, and there's been a few gems that have come out those efforts, like this web series, 'Meet the Beckers,' developed by Audi. There's always been fierce competition between Audi, BMW and Mercedes in the luxury vehicle market, and this comically depicts that, showing the overly eccentric yuppies and otherwise pretentious members of the Becker family driving rival cars. The star of the show is well-groomed, has a beautiful girlfriend and, you guessed it, drives an Audi. Hey, I said it was funny. I didn't say it wasn't heavy handed. view

  

  Writer, Producer, Branded Entertainment Guru Gennefer Gross
  Writer, Producer, Branded Entertainment Specialist 
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  Pixar Short: George and AJ

  Animation (Flash), Comedy (Broad), Other Gems (Feature Film Extensions)
  [ 4:05 - from YouTube ]

  This exclusive short from Pixar features George and AJ, two characters from their most recent animated film "Up".   This is kind of a 2D schematic of the film, and it'd be really cool to see a 3D version.  Perhaps a sequel is in the making... but either way, the Pixar charm is evident as George and AJ have a tough day on the job.  view

  

  New Media Producer John Rota
  Film, TV & New Media Producer
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  Japanese Denture Cleaner Ad

  Comedy (Broad), Other Gems (Advertisements), Viral (Shock)
  [ 0:50 - from Stupid Videos ]

  Old people need denture cleaner and young children enjoy flavored drinks... here's a brilliant way to create a real bonding experience. view

  

  Core eGuider Tim Street
  Chief Creative / CEO APE Digital Inc. 
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  Doxology

  Animation (Experimental), Comedy (Broad)
  [ 6:10 - from YouTube ]

  This little film is so arty, witty and just plain different from what's out there right now.   It's part Python, part Michel Gondry, with bizarre, surreal visuals and tight special effects that make you want to watch it twice.  How did he---?  The is filmmaker is Michael Langan -- a name I bet you'll hear more in the future. view

  

  Indie Music Expert Varlo Vanore
  Writer, Musician