Cannes — The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences announced the winners of the International Digital Emmy Awards. The Winners came from Germany (Fiction), The Netherlands (Non-Fiction) and the United Kingdom (Children & Young People) and the Pioneer Prize was presented to Brian Robbins, Founder & CEO AwesomenessTV. The awards were attended by over 300 international executives from the television, broadband, and mobile industries, and sponsored by the … [Read more...] about Winners of international Digital Emmy Awards
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Brian Robbins to be awarded at MIPTV
New York – Brian Robbins, the American TV, film and digital media producer behind AwesomenessTV – a multi-platform media company serving the global teen audience – is set to receive the 2015 Pioneer Prize at the International Digital Emmy Awards. He will accept the prize on Monday, 13 April at MIPTV. After producing numerous popular and critically acclaimed television hits aimed at teens and young audiences for WB, Nickelodeon and Disney, Robbins decided to focus on digital … [Read more...] about Brian Robbins to be awarded at MIPTV
DreamWorksTV launches on YouTube
Los Angeles – Shrek, Puss in Boots and the Kung Fu Panda himself join YouTube's talent roster of A-list vloggers with the launch of DreamWorksTV on June 16, an original content destination for families on YouTube with the promise of delivering dreams and laughs on every screen. DreamWorksTV combines DreamWorks Animation's expertise as a global family entertainment brand with the digital savvy of AwesomenessTV, the fastest growing online destination for teens, which DreamWorks acquired … [Read more...] about DreamWorksTV launches on YouTube
AwesomenessTV to acquire YouTube MCN Big Frame
Los Angeles – AwesomenessTV, a multi-platform media company serving the global teen community, announced on April 2 that it has agreed to acquire the YouTube multi-channel network Big Frame, a pioneer in digital talent and influencer management. Together, AwesomenessTV and Big Frame will become an even more powerful presence in YouTube’s most popular verticals, including beauty, fashion, fitness and music. Known throughout the industry for its discerning approach to talent … [Read more...] about AwesomenessTV to acquire YouTube MCN Big Frame
E! announces first original scripted series
Los Angeles – E! announced on March 6 that it has greenlit the network's first-ever original scripted series, The Royals, a one-hour drama about a fictional British Royal family set in modern day London. Produced by Lionsgate, the Royals inhabit a world of opulence and regal tradition that caters to any and every desire, but one that also comes with a price tag of duty, destiny and intense public scrutiny. The sweeping series, which is set to premiere in 2015, is executive … [Read more...] about E! announces first original scripted series
DreamWorks Animations acquires AwesomenessTV
California, U.S. – DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc. announced it has agreed to acquire AwesomenessTV, one of the most subscribed-to teen networks on YouTube. This deal recognises the growing value of digital content creation and consumption. With this deal, DreamWorks Animation will acquire a next-generation media company, which though its Multi-Channel Network on YouTube has already signed up over 55,000 channels, aggregating over 14 million subscribers and 800 million video … [Read more...] about DreamWorks Animations acquires AwesomenessTV
