London – Pilot Productions has launched a new subscription channel on the YouTube platform (www.youtube.com/GlobeTrekkerChannel) as part of its digital subscription strategy for 2014. The announcement was made by Ian Cross, Managing Director of Pilot Productions. Available with immediate effect, the Globe Trekker subscription channel enables subscribers to have instant access to view a selection of Globe Trekker episodes for a monthly subscription fee of $3.99 per month (or … [Read more...] about Pilot Productions launches Youtube channel
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Endemol Beyond UK launches international sports channel
London – Endemol, announced August 18 that the UK arm of its premium channel network (PCN), Endemol Beyond, has launched an international sports-themed channel with YouTube megastar, Olatunji - aka KSI. Available at www.youtube.com/rulemsports, RULE’M SPORTS is a major release featuring over 150 pieces of premium sports entertainment content over the next 12 months. Fans can see KSI tested to his limits and beyond, as he gets off of his infamous gaming chair, out of his bedroom and … [Read more...] about Endemol Beyond UK launches international sports channel
MIPTV 2015 announces second MIP Digital Fronts
Paris – MIPTV 2015 announced on July 23 the second edition of MIP Digital Fronts, the annual international screenings and market for original online video with the confirmation of YouTube, for the second year running, as first Founding Partner. The MIP Digital Fronts will take place during MIPTV from April 13-15, 2015 in Cannes, France. “The inaugural MIP Digital Fronts in 2014 offered a unique global platform for YouTube creators, traditional TV producers and film studios … [Read more...] about MIPTV 2015 announces second MIP Digital Fronts
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
YouTube to acquire Twitch for US$1 billion
Reuters – Google Inc's YouTube unit has reached a deal to acquire videogame-streaming service Twitch for more than US$1 billion, according to a report in Variety, the entertainment news publication. The all-cash deal is expected to be announced "imminently", according to the report on May 18, which cited unnamed sources. Officials at Google and Twitch declined to comment on the matter. San Francisco-based Twitch allows consumers to broadcast live video streams of themselves … [Read more...] about YouTube to acquire Twitch for US$1 billion
Nominees for the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards announced
New York – The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the nominees for the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards on May 1. This year, CBS scored 60 nominations, the most of the other networks. Its drama series The Young and the Restless led the nominations tally with 26, including for Outstanding Drama Series. Syndicated and PBS follow behind with 52 and 44 nominations respectively. Other networks who also earned double digit … [Read more...] about Nominees for the 41st Annual Daytime Emmy Awards announced