Web Series

• Defy Media Unveils Scripted Smosh Series, ScreenJunkies Documentary At NewFronts
• YouTube Star Philip DeFranco Splits With Group Nine Media, Launches Crowdfunded News Network

  Philip DeFranco is splitting up with Discovery-backed Group Nine Media to launch his own news network partially funded by a Patreon initiative.

  
• Vice Launches New Vertical Based Around Hot-Button Issues

  Vice has launched a vertical called Impact that will provided actionable solutions related to the issues the company covers.

  
• YouTube’s Joe Penna To Direct ‘Arctic’, A Feature Thriller Starring Mads Mikkelsen

  YouTube star Joe Penna -- better known to his 2.8 million followers as MysteryGuitarMan -- is set to direct the feature thriller 'Arctic'.

  
• The Young Turks Network Signs ‘Humanist Report’ To Growing Channel Roster
• Crackle Greenlights Series Starring Smosh’s Ian Hecox, Dramas From 50 Cent
• Smosh To Rename Secondary Channel, Add Cast Members, Bring Back Competition Series
• PewDiePie’s First Twitch Stream Attracted 62,000 Views
• PewDiePie To Launch Weekly Live Streams On Twitch
• Here’s The Trailer For The 15th Season Of Rooster Teeth’s ‘Red Vs. Blue’ (Exclusive)
• The First Book From Vice’s Munchies Channel Will Feature Drunk Food From All-Star Chefs
• Facing $750 Million Ad Boycott, YouTube Implements Broader Demonetization Policies