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Spotlight Stories: YouTube and Aardman team up for new interactive animation
December 23, 2015 | David FarnorYouTube and Aardman have teamed up to launch a new 360-degree video format, which Google has dubbed “Spotlight Stories”.
The new, festive short film builds upon a year of technical innovation from the streaming site, which has introduced both 360-degree … Read More
Macaulay Culkin reprises Kevin McCallister role in web series
December 20, 2015 | David FarnorWhat would being left home alone in a house aged eight do to you? A new web series gives us the answer, as Macaulay Culkin reprises his role as Kevin McCallister from 1990’s Home Alone.
The former child star became … Read More
YouTube to bring third party films and TV shows to YouTube Red?
December 6, 2015 | David FarnorYouTube is reportedly looking to bring third party films and TV shows to its subscription service, YouTube Red.
Red launched last month in the US and is still in its early days, but made a promising departure from the usual … Read More
Sony teams up with YouTuber for new web series
November 25, 2015 | David FarnorSony Music Entertainment is teaming up with YouTuber Kurt Hugo Schneider to develop a new web series.
YouTubers have become celebrities in their own right among their audience of young fans, amassing the kinds of followings that have launched book … Read More
1 in 5 kids watch VOD every day – but should they be less trusting?
November 24, 2015 | David FarnorOne in five kids between the age of 12 and 15 now watch video on-demand every day, according to new figures from Ofcom.
The regulator’s latest research reveals the extent to which online video has become the norm among the … Read More
YouTube offers legal support to creators
November 21, 2015 | David FarnorYouTube is offering legal support to some of its creators facing copyright challenges.
More than 400 hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute. That means that you will never be able to watch everything on YouTube. So … Read More
YouTube launches new Music app
November 13, 2015 | David FarnorYouTube has officially launched YouTube Music.
The music app, which has been touted by the streaming site for some time, arrives hot on the heels of new subscription service YouTube Red. YouTube Music allows users to download and stream music … Read More
Natural Born Pranksters: Lionsgate continues prowl for YouTube talent
November 9, 2015 | David FarnorThe rise of web celebs has baffled many in the traditional media industry, as vloggers continue to enjoy popularity with young audiences, something that has carried over from the world of online TV to large-scale conventions, international tours and even … Read More
YouTube launches original slate with trailer for new Smosh series
November 8, 2015 | David FarnorYouTube is officially kicking off its slate of original content with the trailer for a new Smosh series.
The scripted show (called Part Timers) will star the Smosh duo – Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox – and will premiere early … Read More
8 billion views: Is Facebook a threat to YouTube?
November 8, 2015 | David FarnorVideo viewing on Facebook has doubled in the last six month. The social network now receives 8 billion views on average every day – a huge leap from the 4 billion average reported in April 2015.
Does that make Facebook … Read More