Archive for August, 2008
“MoCap LLC” by Worldwide Biggies
MoCap LLC, is an original web series brought to you by Worldwide Biggies, which has received distribution of 6 episodes beginning in January by Spike TV. Worldwide Biggies is no new comer to the online medium considering its CEO and founder, Albie Hecht, is herald by the Hollywood Reporter as one of the top 50 innovator bringing Hollywood online. WWB also has nearly half a dozen other web properties and a veritable smattering of television productions.
But does any of this warrant its innate value? More importantly, should you even bother to watch it? Naturally, I can simply answer mono-syballically or I may wax poetic. I do have this annoying habit of examining webseries based upon several criteria. Its A) Premise B) Production Value C) Distribution from an unbiased, and hopefully humorous viewpoint.
- Premise : “MoCap LLC is a motion capture studio providing quality digital recording of motion at affordable prices.” A very refreshing perspective to the mundane tech geeks approach. It is a program which warrants its mature rating by far. The writers have created open ended multi-facet characters which are somewhat stereotypical in the fondest sense of the word. The half whit employee, manipulative boss, and bitchy secretary are all played well, and are very watchable. So far so good.
- Production Value : Its faux-documentary is reminiscent of “The Office”, and very entertaining. Character Jeff Leonard obviously draws its origins from Jack Black. While Frank Claxton is the perfect blend of overbearing boss, and instigator. First impression was fairly good in “Porn.” (Marked as mature content which you have to agree to terms. I felt as if I was taking a gamble that paid off) favorite episode by far is “Who We Are.” Excellent usage of production, clearly communicated, and HILARIOUS!
- Distribution: Its very simplistic and old-fashion website with 80’s retro feeling logo and color scheme; however its interactive game is fully redeeming! I haven’t had that much fun since “Subservient Chicken.” Its mature content pique my interest, and faithfully delivered.
Verdict: MUST WATCH
I am very proud to enthusiastically endorse this program. Worldwide Biggies proves itself yet again.