Quick Take 5/2/07

Scott Kirsner links to two stories of how Hollywood is adapting (or not) to a new digital world, partly because DVD sales are flattening out.
Ian Schafer reiterates the idea that studios need to put out fewer but better quality films and release them in a way that consumers are looking for.
The guys at Podcasting News poke plenty of holes in the newly launched Vudu after it was fluffed in an New York Times piece.
Rick looks at Spider-Man 3′s marketing through the lens of mobile applications.
Clyde says there’s an open casting call for the roles of Shrek and Donkey in a Broadway musical based on the franchise.
New York has launched an anti-piracy campaign reminding people that recording a movie in theaters is, you know, illegal.
Total Access appears to be a mixed-blessing for Blockbuster, contributing to increased losses but also rising revenue.
FilmCynic compiles their list of the worst ever movie posters.
Warner Home Video has put up a site, complete with trailer/preview, for the direct-to-DVD movie Superman – Doomsday. [via]