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In preparation for next week's NewFronts, YouTube has developed a new initiative to showcase the top five percent of channels for advertisers. But how much YouTube-born talent is going to be considered "Google Preferred"?…
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Joss Whedon has taken inspiration from comic books and Shakespeare -- his latest muse? Beyonce. The fanboy god surprised his fans tonight by releasing the newest film from his production company, exclusively on Vimeo On Demand.…
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After seven years of producing premium quality content, My Damn Channel is expanding its focus to talent management -- and taking on a new name to do so.…
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Accurately predicting where entertainment's heading might be impossible, but trends and patterns are definitely emerging. The biggest one to arise: The power of fandom in driving the popularity of content.…
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The new content battleground might be on the other side of the Atlantic: U.K. television is increasingly being picked up for exclusive streaming deals -- showing just much the media landscape has changed.…
Read MoreI saw Veronica Mars, thanks to a $35 donation, 3 websites, 2 apps and an $8 movie ticket
Even for a fan who donated to the cause, the effort required to watch crowd-funded "Veronica Mars" on its opening day was just maybe above-and-beyond, thanks to Warner Bros.…
Read MoreVHX goes big with public launch of distribution service
VHX has become a go-to resource for independent filmmakers looking to bring their work to audiences digitally. Now, it's broadened its scope, lowered its rates and opened itself up to the general public.…
Read MoreThe power of science lures viewers (and famous people) to NASA’s original videos
An educational video from NASA found viral success earlier this month thanks to a bunch of video game references -- but "Fusion vs. Fission" is only the agency's latest star-studded short.…
Read MoreLooking for Oscars torrents? This is why you may end up empty-handed
This year, less than half of the screeners Hollywood professionals receive to help them vote on the year's best movies were illegally uploaded -- but what's the cause?…
Read MoreNBC and Amazon set the table for the Hannibal #13HourDevour
Whether you're already a "Fannibal" or a newcomer to the "Silence of the Lamb" prequel series, NBC and Amazon want your eyeballs this Sunday for a social media-powered binge-viewing.…
Read MoreBinge-viewing House of Cards season 2: I survived Frank Underwood
Kevin Spacey is back to conquer Washington DC, and what better way to match his ambition than watching the entire second season in one day, binge-viewing style?…
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