Studios

• Endemol Shine Buys Controlling Stake In YouTube Animation Channel Simon’s Cat
• NBC Launches Amazon-Style Pilot Season To Find First Digital Series

  NBC has released five digital pilots on YouTube as part of its NBC Playground program. Based on viewer votes, one will ultimately become a full web series.

  
• How Much Will Disney End Up Paying For Maker Studios?

  A new report from Recode discusses several sources of tension between Disney and Maker Studios and speculates about the former company's upcoming payout.

  
• It’s Official: NBCUniversal Invests $200 Million In Vox Media

  According to Re/code, NBCUniversal has confirmed $200 million investments in Vox Media.

  
• Fund This: Average People Can Learn To Make Great Food In ‘Cooking Little’
• Melody Hammer Rejoins Collective Digital Studio As VP Of Lifestyle
• Amazon Studios Premieres New Pilots For ‘Casanova,’ ‘Sneaky Pete’
• Hearst Produces Prank, Comedy Web Series For AwesomenessTV
• Fund This: Strong Cast Leads Second Season Push For ‘Adopted’
• Paramount Digital To Premiere ‘Crash Test’ Comedy Special With Vimeo
• Cast Revealed, Production Begins For Toby Turner-Hosted ‘Legends Of Gaming’
• Hannah Hart Signs With Kin Community