1. ZOOM IN DURING THE FOOTAGE OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE SCREEN SAVERS WITH SARAH LANE
Sarah: We'll unveil one of Yoshi's favorite PC mods. Plus the essential tools you need to start a modding project of your own. And we'll check this weeks tech bargains we'll check this weeks tech bargains with the real deal. Live from the TechTv studios in San Francisco, it's the first night of mod week on The Screen Savers.
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2. FOOTAGE OF FULL BEGINNING CREDITS OF THE SCREEN SAVERS. SFX: THEME MUSIC
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Tech: Does this sequence bring back any old memories? Does it remind you of the golden age of TechTv?
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3. CU OF TECH TV LOGO AND SPLIT SCREEN OF VARIOUS TECHTV PERSONALTIES. (CUT BETWEEN TECHTV PERSONALTIES)
Tech: It was a simpler time. The Apple VS PC debate was still going strong. Windows XP was a technological advancement in the right direction. The IPOD was revolutionizing the music and technology industry. The next generation consoles that we know of today were just pipe dreams for the Big 3 companies. Techies were getting their news from a daily source.
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4. PANNING LS OF COMCAST EXECUTIVES AT A LONG TABLE.
Tech: Unfortunately, every golden age comes to an end. And when G4 bought TechTV, the future of a once prominent geek source was touch and go. The tech community had to ponder whether G4 and TechTV could peacefully coexist.
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5. ZOOM IN TO CU OF G4 TECHTV LOGO.
Tech: People didn't know whether to be outraged about the absorption of the beloved network by the corporate giant or be excited for the merger of two types of passions shared by the tech community. Despite the high expectation in the air, it was a network that had so much potential.
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6. MS STILLS OF ELECTRIC PLAYGROUND, G4TV.COM
Tech: To think shows such as Electric Playground, G4tv.com, and Filter could live in harmony with The Screen Savers, Call for Help, and X-Play. These were the shows that the community could rally behind. The niche demographic was treated to modding techniques and exclusive tech news.
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7. LS OF DESKTOP PC GOING THROUGH ITS START UP. SFX: START UP SOUND FOR COMPUTER.
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8. CU OF G4TECHTV LOGO AND SPLIT SCREEN OF SHOTS OF VARIOUS FORMER PERSONALITIES.
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Tech: Computer geeks, techies and video game enthusiasts were united and they had a network that was solely theirs. They could relate to the G4TechTV personalities because they were part of that niche demographic. The personalities were witty, informative smartasses with an affinity towards technology and they were loved for it. The love and passion for tech combined with the cutting-edge programs and talent kept people tuning in for more.
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9. LS OF PICTURE OF HELL. SFX: DOOMED TYPE OF MUSIC
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10. MS OF VARIOUS ORIGINAL PROGRAMS LIKE UNSCREWED, JUDGEMENT DAY, ETC. (FADE TO BLACK)
Tech: It didn't take long for everything to go downhill. The personalities we loved were gone and replaced with good looking idiots who knew absolutely nothing about tech or video games. Then the shows suffered and were ultimately canceled.
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11. ZOOMING IN TO LS OF BOARD ROOM OF TV EXECUTIVES WITH LIGHT BLUBS OVER THEIR HEADS.
Tech: Supposedly the executives thought that the niche demographic wasn't enough. And they brainstormed to come to a conclusion that the television landscape needed another Spike Network. In fact they believe that G4 minus the TechTv could be the other incarnation of Spike TV.
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12. ZOOM OUT OF CU OF NEW G4 LOGO. SFX: EXCITING HIGH ENERGY MUSIC. (FADE UNDER)
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13. MS OF VARIOUS PROGRAMS ON G4. (FAST CUTS INBETWEEN SHOTS OF PROGRAMS)
Tech: Ninja Warrior, "Myspace Girl of the Week", Cheaters, Cops, and expanded live coverage of the Adult Entertainment Expo: these were just a few aspects of the "new and improved" G4.
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14. MS OF TECH GIRL IN STUDIO BEHIND DESK.
Tech: Are these "new and improved" cutting edge programs suppose to intrigue the gamer and techie? What ever happened to old school Icons? Or Fresh Gear? Was G4 and TechTv destined to succeed?
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15. ZOOM OUT OF CU OF CLOCK. SFX: TICK TOCK CLOCK NOISE
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16. ZOOM OUT OF CU OF TECH GIRL IN STUDIO.
Tech: If the average gamer or techie were to check the channel, the answer would be no. G4 is not a gamer network. It's riddled with pop culture shows geared toward the Jackass type viewers and only highlighted by episodes of X-Play.
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17. MS OF TECH GIRL HOLDING UP A REPORT CARD WITH A GIANT "I" ON IT.
Tech: So if you want to waste your time and watch Attack of the Show, G4 is just the network for you. There's no hint of original programming and informative tech news. All in all, I give it an Incomplete. As you can see, the channel is so bad that it doesn't even reach the standard of receiving an actual grade.
SFX: CLOSING MUSIC
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