In a post to the Revision 3 blog, Jim Louderback announced that Pixel Perfect, PopSiren and Internet Superstar was cease production immediately. Two shows distributed by Revision3, but not produced by them: EPIC FU and Wine Library, have had their distribution agreements terminated.

Louderback cited the economic crisis for the decisions: “…in today’s economic climate it’s essential for us to focus on what we do best, and where the best opportunity for success lie.”

The decision to dump EPIC FU is interesting given the distribution agreement was only signed in June this year after EPIC FU decided not to continue their previous relationship with Next New Networks. On top of show distribution, the deal focused on selling advertising; we can only guess that Revision 3 didn’t want to split revenues in a tightening advertising market.

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ChannelFlip, billed as the UK’s first “video magazine for men” launched this week we some impressive backing.

At launch, ChannelFlip offers over 200 “quirky yet informative” short video programs aimed at “tech savy men.” Content includes coverage of gadgets, technology, gaming and DVD releases. The site has Intel on board as the launch sponsor, and during a trial earlier this year attracted 150,000 viewer a month with over 1 million video views.

The service comes from Justin Gayner, a member of the team behind QI, a BBC show starring Stephen Fry and Wil Harris, the founder of the computer hardware website Bit-Tech.net. The company has raised “six-figure backing” in funding.

Money, decent content, and connected founders make for an appealing package, and I found myself happily consuming content when I first visited the site. Definitely worth a look.

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