A Variety of Weblogs, or Nick Denton rubs up against Hugh Hefner

It looks like Nick’s not the only one building a portfolio of weblogs.
Variety has launched bowed three entertainment-related weblogs so far, and is looking to launch more. [I swear, writing my videocam felony post in feeble Variety style was not intended as an audition. Golly, Mr. Bart, just give me another chance; I know I can sing.]
The roster so far [Fimoculous featured the first one]:

Outside the Box by Jim Hames is the Gizmodo of movie swag, rating the promotional flotsam that washes up on Variety’s shores.

Bags and Boards, written by Tom McLean and Jevon Phillips, follows the comic book business.

Wicked Little Town by Rob Kendt, in an ice-to-eskimos move, posts news of acting in Los Angeles.
Where Nick’s weblogs aim for the g-spots of online subject matter, Variety’s weblogs are like some new playmates in the mansion. Either way, it makes for a great party. Meanwhile, my own little knot of weblogs are more a way to clean up my desk. Maybe I should steal some of the ideas Choire came up with as he was emptying his master’s litter box.