YouTube has canceled “Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television” after two seasons, along with three of the streaming service’s other series, “Champaign Ill,” “Sideswiped,” and “Do You Want to See a Dead Body?”
The four shows were canceled because the tech giant is shifting its focus from scripted programming to unscripted, educational and music artist-focused “docu-follows,” as it begins developing projects for a new ad-supported, free tier in addition to its subscription option, YouTube Premium (which is ad-free and includes YouTube Music), an individual with knowledge of the decision tells TheWrap .
The company is preparing to announce the ad-supported option at its Brandcast event on May 2 and clearing its deck of several shows originally developed for YouTube Premium, before unveiling a new slate of originals designed for both platforms, the source says.
Also Read: YouTube TV Raises Price to $50 Per Month Following Content Agreement With Discovery
The four shows...
The four shows were canceled because the tech giant is shifting its focus from scripted programming to unscripted, educational and music artist-focused “docu-follows,” as it begins developing projects for a new ad-supported, free tier in addition to its subscription option, YouTube Premium (which is ad-free and includes YouTube Music), an individual with knowledge of the decision tells TheWrap .
The company is preparing to announce the ad-supported option at its Brandcast event on May 2 and clearing its deck of several shows originally developed for YouTube Premium, before unveiling a new slate of originals designed for both platforms, the source says.
Also Read: YouTube TV Raises Price to $50 Per Month Following Content Agreement With Discovery
The four shows...
- 4/10/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
YouTube is clearing its deck, as the service gets ready to unveil its new original programming plans. As part of the spring cleaning of sorts, YouTube series “Champaign Ill,” “Ryan Hansen Solves Crimes on Television,” “Sideswiped,” and “Do You Want to See a Dead Body” won’t be back.
Those shows join previously confirmed cancelled series “Overthinking with Kat & June,” “Youth & Consequences,” and “Origin.”
YouTube isn’t completely wiping down the mat, however. Breakout hit “Cobra Kai” is back for Season 2 on April 24, and “Step Up: High Water,” currently in its second season, continues to perform well for the service. Also, comedy “Liza on Demand,” starring Liza Koshy, and sci-fi drama “Impulse” are both in production for their sophomore releases.
Meanwhile, YouTube hasn’t yet revealed the fates of comedy “Wayne,” which premiered in January, and anthology series “Weird City,” which launched in February.
YouTube will unveil its new originals distribution strategy,...
Those shows join previously confirmed cancelled series “Overthinking with Kat & June,” “Youth & Consequences,” and “Origin.”
YouTube isn’t completely wiping down the mat, however. Breakout hit “Cobra Kai” is back for Season 2 on April 24, and “Step Up: High Water,” currently in its second season, continues to perform well for the service. Also, comedy “Liza on Demand,” starring Liza Koshy, and sci-fi drama “Impulse” are both in production for their sophomore releases.
Meanwhile, YouTube hasn’t yet revealed the fates of comedy “Wayne,” which premiered in January, and anthology series “Weird City,” which launched in February.
YouTube will unveil its new originals distribution strategy,...
- 4/10/2019
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Susanne Daniels, the TV luminary who joined YouTube as global head of original content in 2015, is reportedly eyeing an exit as the video giant axes several premium scripted series amid its move to make all original programming available for free by 2020.
While cutbacks at subscription service YouTube Premium -- which is priced at $12 per month -- were first reported in November, they have now manifested via the cancellation of sci-fi drama Origin and the comedy Overthinking With Kat & June, Bloomberg reports. YouTube has also stopped accepting pitches for premium scripted series, as existing production partners seek distribution opportunities elsewhere.
And as YouTube steps back away a competitive Svod field dominated by Netflix and Amazon, Daniels -- who arrived at YouTube from MTV, and previously ran the Lifetime and WB television networks, where she oversaw iconic series like Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Dawson’s Creek -- is looking to move on,...
While cutbacks at subscription service YouTube Premium -- which is priced at $12 per month -- were first reported in November, they have now manifested via the cancellation of sci-fi drama Origin and the comedy Overthinking With Kat & June, Bloomberg reports. YouTube has also stopped accepting pitches for premium scripted series, as existing production partners seek distribution opportunities elsewhere.
And as YouTube steps back away a competitive Svod field dominated by Netflix and Amazon, Daniels -- who arrived at YouTube from MTV, and previously ran the Lifetime and WB television networks, where she oversaw iconic series like Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Dawson’s Creek -- is looking to move on,...
- 3/25/2019
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.