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Will Smith and Jack Whitehall lead new YouTube Original slate
May 7, 2018 | David FarnorWill Smith and Jack Whitehall are among the star names leading YouTube’s new slate of branded originals.
This month saw the video giant host its annual Brandcast event, where it unveils trends and updates for the site, as well … Read More
Logan Paul scraps daily YouTube vlogs
May 2, 2018 | David FarnorYouTube vlogger Loan Paul is scrapping his daily YouTube vlogs.
The 23-year-old video star has over 17 million subscribers and came under fire this year, when he published a video of a dead body in Japan’s Aokigahara forest, known as … Read More
YouTube removes 8 million videos in 3 months as crackdown continues
April 25, 2018 | David FarnorYouTube removed 8 million videos in just three months, as it steps up its crackdown upon videos violating its terms and conditions.
The video giant has been under increasing pressure to tighten its standards, after a number of advertisers were … Read More
Where can I watch The Terror online in the UK legally?
April 24, 2018 | David FarnorUpdate 2021: The BBC has acquired Season 1 of The Terror. The series will air on BBC Two and stream on BBC iPlayer from 3rd March 2021.
One of the most buzzed about TV shows in living rooms this year … Read More
Cobra Kai: YouTube Red drops trailer for Karate Kid spin-off
March 24, 2018 | David Farnor34 years on, and the Karate Kid saga is continuing with a new YouTube series.
Nostalgia has been a cornerstone of the entertainment world as long as cinemas have sold popcorn, and the modern streaming era has proven just as … Read More
YouTube introduces greater transparency around news providers
February 3, 2018 | David FarnorYouTube is taking steps to improve transparency around news providers on its site. “Fake news” is a phrase adopted by the White House to deflect criticism and control the flow of information and narrative from the US administration, but it’s … Read More
YouTube tightens monetisation rules
January 17, 2018 | David FarnorYouTube is tightening its criteria for video monetisation, as the site responds to advertiser concerns with manual reviews of top videos.
A week ago, the video giant cut business ties with prominent vlogger Logan Paul, after he posted a video … Read More
Voldemort fan film magics up 7m views on YouTube
January 17, 2018 | David FarnorA new Harry Potter fan film, all about Voldemort, has premiered on YouTube this week and magicked up over 7 million views within a matter of days.
Voldemort – Origins of the Heir is about the early life of Voldemort, … Read More
YouTube Red drops Morgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me 2 following director’s sexual misconduct confession
December 19, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube has dropped Morgan Spurlock’s Super Size Me 2 from its upcoming slate of original titles, following the filmmaker’s confession to sexual misconduct.
The director, who became a famed documentarian with his fast food film Super Size Me, posted on … Read More
YouTube announces tougher child protection measures after predatory content unearthed
November 25, 2017 | David FarnorYouTube has announced new plans to protect child users of the video site, after a wave of predatory content and behaviour has been unearthed.
YouTube has built its brand on its family-friendly nature, with parents comfortable leaving their kids to … Read More