[webcast-l] Skype Founders' Venice Project Revealed

[Bill Best]

> Skype co-founders Janus Friis and Niklas Zennstrom are preparing to unveil their latest venture to the public — a video Web site that combines professionally produced TV and video with the interactive tools of the Web.

> The current code name will be replaced with a new brand, though Friis declined to say what the official name will be. The Venice Project is currently trying to convince a range of small, medium, and large media and TV companies to place their full-length, professionally produced content on the network, although anyone will be able to post video on the network. It's also talking to advertisers and marketers that could place video ads on the network. "People love to watch TV. They love professional storytelling by people who know what they are doing. And people love the Internet, because of the choice and the social qualities. We are trying to bring the best of both worlds together," Friis said.

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