XTR Launches Non-Fiction Streaming Platform Documentary Plus+

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeNow that the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has mapped out its rescheduled awards ceremonies for the rest of the year, it’s ready to launch its dedicated online viewing platform for all of the Emmy Awards that it produces.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefMoira Horgan has been appointed as country head of British-themed streaming platform Britbox, which plans to launch in Australia later this year. Britbox is jointly owned by BBC Studios, the commercial arm of U.K.

Guy Ritchie has teamed with Creative Access, the Brit organization offering support for people from under-represented backgrounds to get into the creative industries, to launch a new diversity initiative providing paid film internships. Called Set Access, the initiative — which will be initially open to young Black candidates from disadvantaged backgrounds — aims to eventually establish a talent pool of at least 250 interns from under-represented groups over a five-year period.

In a world filled with way too many streaming services, it can be overwhelming trying to decide which platforms deserve your hard-earned money. Might I suggest one of those services that is likely going to appeal to many readers of The Playlist? MUBI.

has come to an end, but the Bad Batch's journey is just beginning., a new animated series set in a galaxy far, far away, is coming to Disney+ in 2021, the streamer announced. The series, hailing from executive producer Dave Filoni, follows a squad of elite clones first introduced in a four-episode arc of .Also known as Clone Force 99, the clones who make up the Bad Batch have been genetically enhanced and each possess a singular unique skill.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAustralian actor-producer and entrepreneur Dustin Clare is launching Shelter, a new streaming platform for architecture enthusiasts. The platform is targeting a global audience and will carry a mixture of films, TV shows as well as its own originals.Shelter is built on a technology platform from New Zealand’s Shift 72, which has recently supplied the software for film festivals such as those in Sydney and Melbourne, which have gone virtual.

Kanye West has shared the first proposed roster for his planned streaming service, Yeezy Sound.The rapper has been talking about launching his own streaming platform since 2016 and trademarked its name in 2017.In a new tweet captioned “YEEZY SOUND ROSTER PROPOSAL”, West shared a picture of a pad of paper with “Yeezy Sound” written at the top and a list of artists following beneath. They included Mississippi underground hip-hop duo Abstract Mindstate, G.O.O.D.

, the smash Tony Award-winning musical by composer, playwright and performer Lin-Manuel Miranda landed on Disney+ on July 3 in a production recorded at the Richard Rodgers Theatre with the original 2016 cast, which includes Miranda, as well as Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Daveed Diggs and more.Up 'til now, non-theatergoers have only been able to experience it via the official soundtrack, which you can stream on Spotify and on Apple Music right now.To watch on Disney+, which is

Beyoncé on Disney+! The GRAMMY-winning artist's new visual album,, which Queen Bey wrote, directed and executive produced, is coming to the streaming service on July 31. The film is based on the music from her album .

The Hollywood star Tom Hanks who has won an Academy Award for Forrest Gump, reportedly said that he was sadly heartbroken, that his upcoming film Greyhound is releasing on a digital streaming platform. The actor reportedly said that he wished the film had released in the cinemas.

Also Read: 'Katy Keene' Canceled After One Season at The CWNo premiere date has been set yet for season two.In the meantime, season one of “DC’s Stargirl” will continue on as usual, streaming first on Mondays on DC Universe and airing Tuesdays at 8/7c on The CW.Next season, the series will effectively become a CW original, having the same broadcast and streaming arrangement as The CW’s “Batwoman” or “Nancy Drew.”Also Read: The CW Shuffles 'Stargirl' Debut, 'In the Dark' Return to Fill Scheduling

, the smash Tony Award-winning musical by composer, playwright and performer Lin-Manuel Miranda is making its way to Disney+ on July 3 in a production recorded at the Richard Rodgers Theatre with the original 2016 cast, which includes Miranda, as well as Leslie Odom Jr., Renée Elise Goldsberry, Daveed Diggs and more.The drop will be complemented by an in-depth virtual roundtable hosted by ESPN+ and The Undefeated with the cast and creative team, , which will also launch July 3.As Broadway

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Get Layd has been the No. 1 album on Apple Music Nigeria since its release in May.“I have always used Apple Music, seeing my favorite artists on playlist covers and features but here I am looking pretty as Apple Music’s first Africa Rising artist,” said Lay in a statement.

Peter White Television EditorEXCLUSIVE: MGM Television is cementing its move into premium factual programming with a new partnership with Imax documentary producer and distributor K2 Studios.The Hollywood studio will co-produce eight premium documentary TV series with K2, which specializes in producing nature, wildlife, science and adventure programming.The deal also includes distribution of K2 library content and a first-look deal for new K2 content.The partnership comes after MGM revealed its

Kanye West has had an active day on Twitter and one of the things that he commented on was the news that his wife Kim Kardashian is a billionaire.

Vice Studios has tapped veteran producer Jannat Gargi to fill the newly created role of vp, head of documentaries in the U.S. Based in Seattle, Gargi will report to Danny Gabai, executive vp and head of Vice Studios U.S., a division of Vice Media.