YouTube has launched the face blurring tool in its commitment towards offering anonymity when required as citizens continue to play a critical role in supplying news and human rights footage from around the world. The issue of identity protection is consequently becoming increasingly sensitive. According to the international human rights organization WITNESS’ Cameras Everywhere report, “No video-sharing site or hardware manufacturer currently offers users the option to blur faces or … [Read more...] about YouTube enables face blurring function
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Programming lineup for Stan Lee’s World of Heroes YouTube channel unveiled
Beverly Hills – Vuguru and POW! Entertainment have announced the programming lineup for Stan Lee’s World of Heroes on YouTube’s premium channel. Including all things related to heroes, villains and the world of fandom, the programme lineup includes both scripted and unscripted shows. Scripted comedies include Stan Lee’s Super.Model, Geek Therapy, Head Cases and Chatroom of Solitude. Other shows include: a parody titled Bad Days; reality shows FanWars, Adrianne … [Read more...] about Programming lineup for Stan Lee’s World of Heroes YouTube channel unveiled
IOC to stream live London 2012 events on its YouTube channel
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will be streaming live the London 2012 Olympic Games in 64 territories on its YouTube channel. IOC expects to offer over 2,200 hours of sporting event coverage from London 2012, including all the medals finals, on the channel. Sports fans across Asia and Africa will be able to enjoy the live coverage of the events as well as highlight clips for free when they stream it on IOC’s YouTube channel that is accessible online or on Internet-enabled … [Read more...] about IOC to stream live London 2012 events on its YouTube channel
FremantleMedia launches The Pet Collective channel on YouTube
New York – FremantleMedia, producer of The X Factor, American Idol, America’s Got Talent and some of the most successful reality and game show formats in the world, launched its first-ever YouTube channel, The Pet Collective, featuring new series and programming available exclusively on YouTube. The Pet Collective is part of YouTube’s initiative to create new channels of programming, and is produced by FremantleMedia to celebrate pets and pet lovers through entertainment, … [Read more...] about FremantleMedia launches The Pet Collective channel on YouTube
Electus partners with Chef Duff Goldman for HUNGRY YouTube channel
Ben Silverman's multimedia studio Electus, an operating business of IAC, announced the initial programming and talent line-up for HUNGRY, the company's new food-centric YouTube channel, as well as a strategic partnership with renowned celebrity chef and food personality Duff Goldman (Ace of Cakes, Sugar High). Goldman will be executive producer and star in a new series, and serve as a talent and programming consultant for the channel. HUNGRY will launch on July 2 on YouTube. “The future of … [Read more...] about Electus partners with Chef Duff Goldman for HUNGRY YouTube channel
News@MIPTV: The transformation of TV
Cannes – New platforms and expanding global markets are driving new blockbuster TV content deals ranging from formats, scripted series and international co-productions to factual and experimental media. With 11,000 executives, including 4,000 buyers from more than 100 territories in town representing all aspects of the new eco-system of the entertainment business, the global transformation of TV was clearly visible at this year’s MIPTV and offered a multitude of new business … [Read more...] about News@MIPTV: The transformation of TV