The News Reel - Monday, August 18, 2008

8 Bits for 7 Days
Head over to Pitchfork.tv and check out the SXSW premiere Reformat the Planet, online for one week only.

Online IN Demand
New Video Digital aiming 1,600 new films at iTunes and other platforms.

Heath Ledger’s Last Movie
Let’s start the doomcasting, shall we?

Try Before You Buy
Video Prospector launches a new online tool that allows potential clients to try out a Video Web Actor or Video Spokesperson before buying.

Filmmakers Aren't Married to Hollywood
There's no ring on this finger! Filmmakers are looking elsewhere to shoot and tax incentives catch their attention.