ABC to offer shows online
Related to our earlier post on Disney’s publishing video content online, ABC.com is likewise about to launch a new version of its website, where readers can view shows online. Akin to Disney’s system, ABC will publish its archives, and shows will be available the morning after broadcast. Shows are ad-supported, and users have a choice of plain ol’ ads or the more interactive ones.
Do note that the Disney and ABC websites are both published under the “go.com” banner, which is a web portal owned by the Walt Disney Internet Group, and contains content from ABC News, ESPN, Movies.com and Familyfun.com.
A new version of ABC.com will launch April 30, featuring episodes of several popular shows that users can watch online. They’ll be able to pause, fast-forward and rewind — but won’t be able to skip the three built-in ad breaks. They will, however, be able to choose if they want to see a normal video ad, or a more interactive one, like a game. Shows will be available the morning after they’ve aired, and eventually ABC will store archives of episodes so users can watch an entire season.
Of course, this is still a step behind IPTV–as this is more aptly considered under “Web video.” But it’s a good step towards eventually showing everything via the Internet.
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Could you please tell me what the website address is for Dancing with Stars on ABC. I would like to cast my vote, but I am not sure what website to go to.
Thanks for your assistance.
Comment by Mariama — October 25, 2006 @ 7:54 am
I am looking for the ABC website to cast my votes for dancing with stars. Could you help me please.
Thanks,
Comment by Mariama — October 25, 2006 @ 7:56 am