Pinterest is adding more experience to its original programming division. Laurel Stier, whose career has included stints at YouTube and Viacom, has joined Pinterest as its Global Head of Originals.
Stier joined Pinterest in March. In her new gig, she’ll work alongside several executives who also came to the crafty platform after working at YouTube. Nadine Zylstra, who spent seven years at YouTube and briefly served as its original programming chief, became Pinterest’s Global Head of Programming and Original Content last year. With that move, she linked up with Malik Ducard, who ended a decade-long stint at YouTube to develop Pinterest’s creator strategy.
By joining the ex-YouTube contingent at Pinterest, Stier will bring 15 years of professional experience to a company that is prioritizing original content. Stier spent a decade at Viacom, where she developed shows for channels like MTV and VH1. After departing that role, Stier linked...
Stier joined Pinterest in March. In her new gig, she’ll work alongside several executives who also came to the crafty platform after working at YouTube. Nadine Zylstra, who spent seven years at YouTube and briefly served as its original programming chief, became Pinterest’s Global Head of Programming and Original Content last year. With that move, she linked up with Malik Ducard, who ended a decade-long stint at YouTube to develop Pinterest’s creator strategy.
By joining the ex-YouTube contingent at Pinterest, Stier will bring 15 years of professional experience to a company that is prioritizing original content. Stier spent a decade at Viacom, where she developed shows for channels like MTV and VH1. After departing that role, Stier linked...
- 4/12/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
YouTube‘s latest original “follows four unheard voices from across the globe as they journey to Rome for an unprecedented climate dialogue with Pope Francis.”
The platform has largely shuttered its in-house production efforts, but still makes the occasional (often education- and/or activism-themed) original. The Letter: A Message For Our Earth is the latter—a film inspired by the pope’s 2015 letter “Laudato Si’,” in which he called for “swift and unified global action” to combat global warming.
Per YouTube, the “four unheard voices” meeting with Pope Francis include Arouna Kande from Senegal; Cacique Dadá from Brazilian Amazon; Greg Asner and Robin Martin from the U.S.; and Ridhima Pandey from India.
“The contributors each represent a different community impacted by climate change, and their stories bring together important perspectives from underrepresented voices in the global debate about climate change,” YouTube said in a press release.
The Letter is...
The platform has largely shuttered its in-house production efforts, but still makes the occasional (often education- and/or activism-themed) original. The Letter: A Message For Our Earth is the latter—a film inspired by the pope’s 2015 letter “Laudato Si’,” in which he called for “swift and unified global action” to combat global warming.
Per YouTube, the “four unheard voices” meeting with Pope Francis include Arouna Kande from Senegal; Cacique Dadá from Brazilian Amazon; Greg Asner and Robin Martin from the U.S.; and Ridhima Pandey from India.
“The contributors each represent a different community impacted by climate change, and their stories bring together important perspectives from underrepresented voices in the global debate about climate change,” YouTube said in a press release.
The Letter is...
- 10/6/2022
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Series
“The Mandela Project,” a five-part documentary series about the legacy of Nelson Mandela, will debut on BET‘s YouTube channel on July 18, the day celebrated globally as Mandela Day. BAFTA winner, chef and musician Big Zuu; international soccer star star Patrice Evra and F2 soccer freestyler and “Britain’s Got Talent” performer Jeremy Lynch; “Blackish” star Marsai Martin; Miss South Africa and Miss Universe (2019), Zozibini Tunzi; and the new “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” Jabari Banks, will each explore a different project focused on a subject close to their heart. They will meet the people central to making a meaningful difference to their communities across the U.K., U.S. and South Africa, with the whole story linked to the man who has inspired them – Nelson Mandela. The series will also feature unheard anecdotes and personal stories from Mandela’s grandson, Ndaba.
The series is produced in Africa by Paramount’s international studio,...
“The Mandela Project,” a five-part documentary series about the legacy of Nelson Mandela, will debut on BET‘s YouTube channel on July 18, the day celebrated globally as Mandela Day. BAFTA winner, chef and musician Big Zuu; international soccer star star Patrice Evra and F2 soccer freestyler and “Britain’s Got Talent” performer Jeremy Lynch; “Blackish” star Marsai Martin; Miss South Africa and Miss Universe (2019), Zozibini Tunzi; and the new “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” Jabari Banks, will each explore a different project focused on a subject close to their heart. They will meet the people central to making a meaningful difference to their communities across the U.K., U.S. and South Africa, with the whole story linked to the man who has inspired them – Nelson Mandela. The series will also feature unheard anecdotes and personal stories from Mandela’s grandson, Ndaba.
The series is produced in Africa by Paramount’s international studio,...
- 7/11/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Amazon Prime Video announced “With Love” will premiere on Dec. 17.
The limited series stars Emeraude Toubia, Mark Indelicato, Rome Flynn, Desmond Chiam, Vincent Rodriquez III, Isis King, Todd Grinnell, Constance Marie and Benito Martinez.
“With Love” follows the Diaz siblings, Lily (Toubia) and Jorge (Indelicato), who are on a mission to find love and purpose. The Diaz siblings cross paths with seemingly unrelated residents during some of the most heightened days of the year — the holidays. Each of the five episodes is set during a different holiday.
All episodes will be written and executive produced by Gloria Calderón Kellet. The pilot will be directed and executive produced by Meera Menon. With Love is produced by Calderón Kellett’s production company, GloNation and Amazon Studios.
See first look images below.
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Dates
YouTube Originals announced “Get Curious With Kamala Harris” will premiere on Oct. 7 on...
The limited series stars Emeraude Toubia, Mark Indelicato, Rome Flynn, Desmond Chiam, Vincent Rodriquez III, Isis King, Todd Grinnell, Constance Marie and Benito Martinez.
“With Love” follows the Diaz siblings, Lily (Toubia) and Jorge (Indelicato), who are on a mission to find love and purpose. The Diaz siblings cross paths with seemingly unrelated residents during some of the most heightened days of the year — the holidays. Each of the five episodes is set during a different holiday.
All episodes will be written and executive produced by Gloria Calderón Kellet. The pilot will be directed and executive produced by Meera Menon. With Love is produced by Calderón Kellett’s production company, GloNation and Amazon Studios.
See first look images below.
Also in today’s TV news roundup:
Dates
YouTube Originals announced “Get Curious With Kamala Harris” will premiere on Oct. 7 on...
- 10/5/2021
- by Jennifer Yuma and Katie Song
- Variety Film + TV
YouTube Originals Kids & Family is blasting off with Get Curious with Vice President Harris, a new special featuring Kamala Harris and timed to World Space Week. It debuts Thursday at 9 am Et/6 am Pt on the NASA YouTube Channel and the YouTube Kids app.
Get Curious follows a group of kids as they meet Vice President Kamala Harris, go on a scavenger hunt with clues delivered by NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough from the International Space Station, and get exclusive access to the United States Naval Observatory which is Harris’ official residence as VP.
“My mom was a scientist. She would take us to the lab with her on the weekends and after school because she had to work long hours,” Harris, who is also head of the National Space Council, tells the kids in the trailer released today. “I just love the idea of exploring the unknown. We’re going...
Get Curious follows a group of kids as they meet Vice President Kamala Harris, go on a scavenger hunt with clues delivered by NASA astronaut Shane Kimbrough from the International Space Station, and get exclusive access to the United States Naval Observatory which is Harris’ official residence as VP.
“My mom was a scientist. She would take us to the lab with her on the weekends and after school because she had to work long hours,” Harris, who is also head of the National Space Council, tells the kids in the trailer released today. “I just love the idea of exploring the unknown. We’re going...
- 10/5/2021
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
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