The Entertainment Network
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The Entertainment Network, casually known as TEN, is a virtual series network run by Tom East, Daniel Taylor and Dex MacLeod, which opened its doors in 2008. Its lineup is defined by a mixture of original series and series based on existing properties, such as Charmed: Reset Reality.
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History
TEN was originally conceived as a reboot of failed network OVN. However, when OVN's original leadership exited, the network was made into a new venture, instead of a reboot. TEN launched in 2008 with a roster including OVN shows Afterwards, Angelic Secrets and Gifted: The Series.
The Shows
Main Article: List of The Entertainment Network shows
The network launched in 2008 with Allenwood, Charmed: Reset Reality, Gifted: The Series and webisode series Lara Croft Tomb Raider. In 2009, Caydem Falls and TEN Anthology were launched. In 2010, the network is expected to premiere audio series Doctor Who Tales and webisode series Darken House.
Cancellations and Indefinite Hiatuses: Allenwood and Gifted: The Series, both projects by TEN showrunner Dave Kohler, were put on hold in 2008 after his involvement with TEN abruptly ended.
Active Projects: Charmed: Reset Reality, Lara Croft Tomb Raider, Caydem Falls, Doctor Who Tales, TEN Anthology and Darken House are still considered active.
Aborted Projects: A number of projects were announced, but never premiered, including Afterwards, Angelic Secrets, Misery Business and a virtual continuation of Veronica Mars.
Show Management
The network's methods and practices in securing new series and running them is modelled after successful network Monster Zero Productions. Each show is pitched to administrators via the network's forum. Feedback is given to the pitch by administrators, with the aim of helping each pitch reach the level of quality required to earn a pickup, while the creator perfects a pilot. Once the network presidents are satisfied with the quality of the proposed series and pilot, the pitch is picked up and a place in a future season is set aside to air it.
Events
TEN uses events to celebrate special occasions and to promote it's shows in a different method than other networks. Over the time the network has been active, it has seen two events to date.
The first event was on February 14th 2009 and known as Lara's Birthday, which saw the first season of Lara Croft Tomb Raider come to a close whilst also making several announcements about the series' future and presenting multimedia to celebrate the longevity of the game series.
The second event was launched on February 26th 2010, which saw the very first TEN Awards Ceremony, which celebrated the virtual series aired in the previous year. The awards ceremony is expected to become an annual event.
