Almost Hollywood

An MMS-based soap opera called "Almost Hollywod" launched in Denmark. The episodes last about two minutes and feature both audio and action. According to Flemming Lund, director at Inmobia, quoted on BT Mobil (in Danish), it's a relaxing entertainment.

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emily | 5:12 PM | Cell Phone Soap Operas |
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