Collective Digital Studio named Phil Ranta as COO. Ranta, who will report to CDS chief Reza Izad, will oversee the network, engineering and distribution teams and will develop strategies to strengthen and enhance its MCN. He joins CDS from Fullscreen, where he was Vice President of Network and was instrumental in growing that company to […]
Funny or Die is setting up shop in the nation’s capital. The comedic production house is opening a Washington, D.C., office at the 1776 campus, helmed by former White House staffer Brad Jenkins, who will serve as managing director and executive producer of Funny or Die DC. Jenkins is expected to work with a range […]
Snapchat says it’s now blocking third-party apps from accessing the messaging company’s data. The news comes as Snapchat continues to grow its user base estimated to be more than 100 million and prepares to release its first transparency report, due in July. Like similar reports released by the likes of Apple and Google, Snapchat says […]
Netflix picked up a new comedy sketch series from longtime collaborators Bob Odenkirk and David Cross yesterday. With Bob and David will bring the pair together in four half-hour episodes and one hour-long “making-of” special. The two are known for their work on The Ben Stiller Show and HBO’s Mr. Show With Bob and David. […]
Looks like Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel have a new late-night rival on YouTube. CBS Television Network’s latest late night talk show The Late Late Show with James Corden soared online in its first week, with its YT channel growing 330 percent. Segments such as Every Tom Hanks Movie in 7 Minutes and Mariah Carey […]
Dish Network’s Sling TV snagged HBO for its slate of OTT offerings yesterday. After consumers sign up for the $20/month Best of Live TV service, an extra $15 will buy them the ability to watch a live HBO channel and a VOD library similar to what’s on HBO Go and the upcoming HBO Now app. […]
Netflix’s first docu-series Chef’s Table will debut on its menu starting April 26. From filmmaker David Gelb (Jiro Dreams of Sushi), the six-part series focuses on chefs and their kitchens all over the world. Chef’s Table will join other Netflix- acquired documentaries such as Oscar-nominated Virunga, Rashida Jones’ produced Hot Girls Wanted, What Happened, Miss […]
YouTube beauty guru Michelle Phan launched a new lifestyle network with Endemol Shine Group (part of its Endemol Beyond Premium Content Network). Called ICON, the net will host original series and more from up-and-coming digital influencers and lifestyle experts for programming in beauty, fashion, wellness, DIY, food, and travel stories. In addition to Phan, others […]
Multi-platform network Collective Digital Studio (CDS) signed GloZell Green, a YouTube comedian with more than 3.5 million subscribers and more than 600 million views. Known for her bright green lipstick, GloZell was recently invited to The White house to interview President Barack Obama following the State of the Union address this year. GloZell joins other […]
Multi-channel network Collective Digital Studio snagged Maria Menounos and Keven Undergaro’s YouTube channel and online broadcast network Black Hollywood Live for its line-up. The deal marks the second partnership between CDS and BHL founders Menounos and Undergaro; their other online network, AfterBuzz TV, joined the MCN in 2014. BHL records more than 150,000 downloads per […]
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