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
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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
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
Disney acquires Maker Studios
Burbank, California – The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) has agreed to acquire YouTube video content network Maker Studios. Maker Studios shareholders will receive total consideration of US$500 million, and a performance-linked earn-out of up to US$450 million if the strong performance targets are met. With more than 55,000 channels, 380 million subscribers and 5.5 billion views per month on YouTube, Maker has established itself as the top online video network for Millennials. By … [Read more...] about Disney acquires Maker Studios
MIPTV: BRB and Outfit7 to produce “Talking Tom and Friends” series
London – BRB Internacional and Outfit7 have penned a deal to produce the all-new TV series, Talking Tom and Friends. The 52 x 11’ format will be based on the entertainment phenomenon of the same name that achieved record-breaking acclaim when it became the fastest growing entertainment app series of all time. A trailer for the Talking Tom and Friends series will make its debut at MIPTV, taking place in Cannes … [Read more...] about MIPTV: BRB and Outfit7 to produce “Talking Tom and Friends” series