Underplayed Gems

The News of Texas

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United States
The 3D catalogue: film cases on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalogue in 3D

The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this series is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

This series was a statewide newscast focused on Texas issues and features. It aired on 27 affiliate stations from 1999 to 2000 before shutting down due to low viewership and advertising revenue.

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What happens

The News of Texas is a statewide newscast in Texas that was syndicated to 27 affiliate stations in the state by the San Antonio-based Texas Network (TXN) between January 18, 1999, and July 31, 2000. TXN was founded by James R. Leininger, a San Antonio physician and conservative political donor. It was co-founded by Mike Arnold, a 28-year-old entrepreneur, and Bob Rogers, a longtime San Antonio news executive. The program provided in-depth news and feature coverage focusing on Texas issues. However, it expanded quickly and faced difficulty attracting viewers in large markets in the state. Unable to accrue advertising revenue, TXN shut down in 2000. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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