XBOX 360 - FILMS TO BE PRODUCED EXCLUSIVELY FOR XBOX

FILMS TO BE PRODUCED EXCLUSIVELY FOR XBOX

Thinking outside the Xbox, Microsoft is planning to make available to subscribers to its Xbox Live service short scripted shows from established Hollywood producers created exclusively for the Xbox 360 consoles. Since most of the consoles are connected to TV sets rather than to computers, the films would compete directly with currently available on-demand TV shows. Heading up the Xbox production company, Microsoft said, will be veteran Hollywood producer Peter Safran. Safran told today's (Monday) New York Times that he plans to seek out top directors and writers for his projects but expects to eschew high-priced screenwriters and actors.

31/03/2008