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LaunchesLegendary’s former digital head puts Energi into new shingle
Tom Lesinski launches a new prodco that will take over the programming slate he developed at the old gig including Crackle’s Dead Rising.
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Gaming3BlackDot adds another Machinima exec
Marwan Abderrazzaq, who had been senior director of franchise at the MCN, joins 3BlackDot to oversee game development.
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DistributionEX-CBC digital director on her new video startup
Tessa Sproule discusses Vubble, a platform that aims to change the way people discover short-form video online.
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NewsBarcroft bolsters team ahead of programming shift
Barcroft Media is shuffling its production staff as it preps to launch new channels and produce longer content for its web-TV division.
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NewsCollective Digital Studio hires CNN vet Scott Weller
As chief revenue officer, Weller will focus on building the MCN’s sales team and handling advertising and sponsorship for all of its properties, both on and off YouTube.
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FeaturedThe Donovans leave their Maker
Following Disney’s purchase of Maker Studios in May for more than $500 million, co-founders Lisa and Ben Donovan have left the company.
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NewsMaker Studios recruits AOL’s Lewis and Yahoo’s Pan
New Maker Studio recruits Gabriel Lewis and Bonnie Pan will be responsible for developing 200 pipeline projects and expanding content verticals, respectively.
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NewsCollective Digital Studio signs 7 YouTube superstars
The additions, including Mamrie Hart, Sam Pepper and Lily Singh (aka Superwoman), bring nearly 18 million new subscribers to CDS’s MCN.
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LaunchesVICE moves Fresh Off The Boat host Huang to Munchies
Bad boy chef Eddie Huang offers his uncensored look at cuisine from around the planet on the upcoming Munchies’ series Huang’s World.
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NewsAOL puts new execs in charge of Originals, AOL Studios
Nate Hayden is appointed VP of Originals and Naomi Yasuda is now senior director of AOL Studios as Gabriel Lewis exits the company.
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