Creating original series for the Xbox owners is, according to Microsoft’s Nancy Tellem, “the opportunity to develop content on a premium level.” But how is the media giant approaching this new… Read more »
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… Read more »
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,… Read more »
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. Read more »
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. Read more »
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… Read more »
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 more »
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… Read more »
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 more »
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 more »