So you say you want your Xbox TV do you? Well get ready becasue here it comes.

Microsoft, seeking to expand offerings on its Xbox 360 console, has reached an agreement with a company headed by Peter Safran, the veteran Hollywood producer and talent manager, to produce original shows for distribution on the system.

That is right, looks like MS is trying to make some short films to distribute over Xbox Live. The genres and range of media are pretty wide spread, but it looks like it is set for the majority of gamer’s at the early onset, don’t think you will get many “House Hunter” shows the first time around.

In an interview at his office in Los Angeles last week, Mr. Safran said his first round of programs would all be scripted, as opposed to reality shows, and would probably run under 10 minutes. He said he planned initially to focus on genres, like comedy and horror, that appeal to the Xbox 360 audience, which is heavily concentrated from the ages of 14 to 34, and tends to be more male than female. The first shows are expected to be available to viewers by the fall.

Interesting to see if main stream actors sign up for these as well or it will be reduced to more episodes of web based comedies and the like? It will be interesting to see the direction it takes but I have to wonder if this content will be provided for free or become another paying service?

[Via The New York Times]

Thanks to Princess O for the tip.