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YouTube takes steps to support female filmmakers
March 4, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube has announced two new initiatives to support female filmmaking talent.
The site has long been a place where female voices – as with all other voices – can express themselves and be heard.
Comedians such as GloZell have won … Read More
YouTube promises action over criticisms of incorrect takedowns
March 1, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube has promised to take action to improve its policy surrounding copyright takedowns, following a wave of backlash from the site’s users.
YouTube has long had an automated copyright detection system in process, so that if a clip from an … Read More
Web series review: The Skinny (Jessie Kanhweiler)
February 24, 2016 | David FarnorEvery Wednesday, we take a look at a web series. This week, it’s Refinery 29’s The Skinny.
Earlier this year, Sundance Film Festival did something for the first time: it put on a special screening to preview a web series. … Read More
YouTube Red film review: A Trip to Unicorn Island
February 19, 2016 | David FarnorWe continue our look at YouTube Red’s first wave of originals with A Trip to Unicorn Island, the feature-length outing from Lilly Singh.
YouTube is a thing. A big thing. A lot of adults can forget that, or underestimate its … Read More
YouTube Red film review: Lazer Team
February 18, 2016 | Ned NewberryWe continue our look at YouTube Red’s first wave of originals with Lazer Team, the feature-length outing from Rooster Teeth.
It’s hard to define what Lazer Team is as a piece of entertainment, is it an indie movie with something … Read More
Time doesn’t wait for YouTube acquisitions
February 18, 2016 | David FarnorTime waits for no man – and it certainly doesn’t wait for online video.
The publishing giant has snapped up not one but two YouTube channels, as it looks to get into the digital lane. It’s a strange time for … Read More
YouTube Red TV review: Scare PewDiePie
February 17, 2016 | David FarnorEvery Wednesday, we take a look at a web series. This week, it’s YouTube Red original Scare PewDiePie.
For over 10 years, YouTube has existed quite happily on the Internet, streaming videos to any old – or, more specifically, young … Read More
YouTube acquires BandPage as music enters streaming spotlight
February 15, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube has acquired BandPage, a startup designed to help musicians make money.
YouTube has always been a popular place for musicians to share their work, thanks to the site’s high reach and ability to generate revenue from views. (Adele’s Hello, … Read More
OK Go goes with Facebook for latest viral music video
February 14, 2016 | David FarnorIf any band is synonymous with YouTube, it’s OK Go. The group has made a name for their elaborate music videos, shot in one-take and containing all kinds of absurdly convoluted real-time effects.
Their latest, Upside Down & Inside … Read More
YouTube Red unveils more originals
February 11, 2016 | David FarnorYouTube Red has unveiled more original titles, including a Gigi Gorgeous documentary, just as its first line-up of titles is released.
On 10th February, original movies and shows from Lilly Singh, Rooster Teeth, PewDiePie and AwesomenessTV were released exclusively to … Read More