(19 June 2007 9:30 pm)

MUMBAI: Minisode Network, the selection of episodes of hit TV shows from the Sony Pictures Television library, will soon be available for viewing by MySpace users.

"Now MySpace users can discover classic TV shows in a stylized, modern format.Teaming with Sony to debut The Minisode Network exclusively on MySpace gives our millions of users yet another reason to make MySpace Video a daily destination," said MySpace CEO Chris DeWolfe.

Sony pictures television president Steve Mosko said, "We are thrilled to be launching The Minisode Network, which will bring some of America's favourite television shows to a whole new audience in an interesting new format that's perfect for digital platforms."

Each Minisode is three to five minutes in length and has the full story arc of the original episode.

The Minisode Network will launch with three episodes each from 15 classic series: Partridge Family, Starsky & Hutch,TJ Hooker, Charlie's Angel, Diff'rent Strokes, Facts of Life,Silver Spoons, Who's the Boss?, What's Happening!!, Dilbert,Sheena, Fantasy Island, Police Woman, VIP and Ricki Lake.

New minisodes will be added weekly with more than 500 episodes available by the end of the year, an official release stated. MySpace video's announcement to debut The Minisode Network is the latest in a series of announcements of upcoming product and content developments, including a branded channels section featuring premium content from top news and lifestyle brands.