'Web television, commonly referred to as Web TV, is a rapidly growing genre of digital entertainment, using various forms of new media to deliver original shows or series to an audience. It is not to be confused with MSN TV (formerly "WebTV"), Internet television or catch up TV. Delivered originally online via broadband and mobile networks, web television shows, or web series, are typically short-form (2–9 minutes per episode), episodic, and produced in seasons. Notable series include: Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog, The Guild, Prom Queen, Homestar Runner, The Nostalgia Critic, and Husbands. Major web television networks include: MySpace, YouTube, Newgrounds, Blip.tv, and Crackle. Major web television production companies include: Next New Networks, Vuguru, Revision3, Deca, Generate LA-NY, and Take180.
In 2008, the International Academy of Web Television formed with the mission to organize and support the community of web television creators, actors, producers and executives. It administers the selection of winners for the Streamy Awards.
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