Technobabble

23 Things, #7: Write a blog about anything technology-related, you say? Why, sure!

Actually, this one is quite easy for me to decide on. As a fan of Joss Whedon (creator of the TV shows "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," "Angel," and "Firefly" (and its spin-off movie, "Serenity") and occasional comic book writer, I was made aware of (although I don't quite remember how) his recent Internet project, "Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog." It's a project borne of the Writers' Guild strike last TV season, when many TV creators had some time on their hands...when they weren't picketing, that is.

Whedon put up his own cashola to finance "Dr. Horrible," a three-part series that began streaming for free last week at the Dr. Horrible website. The free viewing has since expired, and it's now available exclusively on iTunes. Eventually, it will stop being available there, as well, in anticipation of a DVD release. It's all part of a larger marketing plan by Whedon, and it poses some interesting questions about the future of Web content. There are several links to articles and reactions on the Dr. Horrible site, but this one seems to take not only a "here's what it is" approach, but also looks at "here's what it could mean." Having taken part in creating original Web content before, when I co-created a pop culture podcast, the PopCast, when I worked at The Herald, I find it interesting to see what the future could hold for these creative endeavors.

Oh, and what exactly is "Dr. Horrible" about, you might ask? Well, rather than tell you, I'd encourage you to head to the Dr. Horrible site to find out. But to put it briefly, it's about love, loss, and supervillains. Starring Neil Patrick Harris. And it's a musical. Check it out!