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The National Live! Tune in Saturday @ 8 p.m. (ET)
Friday, May 14, 2010
Acclaimed indie rockers The National, whose new CD
High Violet
has already been lauded as "
potential album of the year
" and is currently topping
digital sales charts
, will be performing this Saturday night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music as part of a VEVO event on YouTube. This benefit show was sold-out weeks ago, but you can still attend by joining
the live webcast
.
Get more details from the band’s Dylan-esque announcement below, directed by the same filmmaker (D.A. Pennebaker) who was at the helm of
Don’t Look Back
, the documentary about Bob Dylan’s 1965 tour of England, and who will also direct the National’s YouTube webcast with his wife, Chris Hegedus (
The War Room
). In fact, that’s Pennebaker leaning against the wall in this video:
Proceeds from the concert, which is presented by ZYNC from American Express, will also benefit the AIDS-fighting organization
Red Hot
. Here, band members explain their connection to and passion for this important cause:
If you want to be sure to enjoy this concert with others, you can join the live Twitter chat during the show on
www.youtube.com/thenationalvevo
, The band’s label, 4AD, is also posting
listening party locations
around the country.
However you decide to experience this special event, tune in
here
at 8 p.m. (ET) for the global broadcast and donate
here
to support Red Hot.
Michele Flannery, Music Manager, recently watched
"
A Skin, A Night
"
More choice for users: unlisted videos
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Melinda teaches high school in the Bay Area and recently reached out to us with a problem. Her students just finished a video history project that she wanted to share with their parents and classmates. But she was concerned about posting the videos publicly because she didn’t want the whole world to find them (frankly, neither did her students). Melinda told us YouTube’s private sharing options -- a 25-person cap that’s limited to other YouTube users -- didn’t work for her. She needed a better option to privately share her students’ talent.
Later today, we'll be rolling out a new choice that will help Melinda and other people like her: unlisted videos. [
Update
: Unlisted videos are now available.]
With this feature, you can mark your videos as "unlisted." This means only people who have the link to the video will be able to watch it. It won’t appear in any of YouTube’s public pages, in search results, on your personal channel or on the browse page. It’s a private video, except you don’t need a YouTube account to watch it and there is no limit to the number of people who can view it. You’ll get a link when you upload the video and then it’s up to you to decide who to share it with. Unlisted is the perfect option for that class project, video from last summer’s family reunion or your secret Broadway audition tape.
Just remember, the video can be viewed by anyone with the link, so only give it to people you trust! For more information, check out our
Help Center page
.
Jen Chen, Software Engineer, recently watched “
8-Bit Dr. Horrible (Act 1)
”
Small Talk contest celebrates the funny things kids say
Monday, May 10, 2010
Kids and video go together like peanut butter and jelly, and our new
Small Talk
contest, made possible by the New Toyota Sienna, is set to pack even more fun into sharing family moments on YouTube. Small Talk is hosted by Ryan Seacrest, who invites you to capture hilarious and heartwarming clips from your family’s most outspoken young members. If your video wins the love of the YouTube community, you could win $10,000.
The good news is, you don’t need to spend hours coaxing the next “Charlie Bit My Finger”out of your loved ones. In fact, all fingers are safe in this contest. Small Talk is all about the funny things kids say. All you need to do is enter a video of your kid answering one or more questions from the list featured on the Small Talk channel.
The top entries will be featured on the Small Talk channel, and the YouTube community will vote for the one that charms and cheers the most. If you love sharing your kid's most memorable and charming moments, now is the time to record some Small Talk and share it with the world. The results could be very rewarding. You've got till June 20 to capture the magic. Good luck!
Lee Hadlow, Ad Programs Associate, is still tickled by
“Surprised Kitty.”
Want to be on America's Got Talent?
Saturday, May 8, 2010
America's Got Talent
is looking for their next star on YouTube. The show known for giving Americans a platform to showcase their unique skills is doing a special YouTube edition, with a completely virtual audition process on YouTube. They’re looking for all types: musicians, dancers, animal acts, jugglers, magicians, comedians, performance artists, you name it...
Twelve acts will be chosen to perform live on a special America’s Got Talent/YouTube performance show on NBC on August 10. Eleven acts will be picked by the judges and one will be selected by your votes. There’s also a $1,000,000 prize for the victor.
You’ve got until June 23 to enter, so get out your camera, show off your skills, and upload your video today:
http://www.youtube.com/agt
. Voting will begin on June 28.
We can’t wait to see what happens!
Sadia Harper, HowTo & Style Manager, recently watched “
Nuttin’ But Stringz on AGT
.”
2010 Tribeca Film Festival on YouTube
Friday, May 7, 2010
The 9th annual
Tribeca
Film Festival came to a close earlier this week in lower Manhattan and we were proud to be a part of it. As a sponsor of the World Documentary Category, we supported the premieres of films from countries around the world that dealt with important issues ranging from the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the black market for falcons. We also spent time talking to filmmakers about opportunities to distribute their films on YouTube, which you can learn more about on our
Filmmakers Wanted channel
.
Fortunately, our partnership with Tribeca goes far beyond our sponsorship of the festival and we're delighted to let you know that six films from this year's festival are now available for rent on the
Tribeca Film channel
, as are numerous films from previous years.
Here's a snapshot of these newest Tribeca releases:
Metropia
In the year 2024, all of Europe is united by a vast web of underground railways, populated by an army of downtrodden worker bees. When one such cog starts hearing voices and encounters a femme fatale shampoo model who seems to hold some answers, he finds himself unearthing a vast Orwellian conspiracy in this visually arresting animated noir. With the voices of Vincent Gallo, Juliette Lewis, Udo Kier, Stellan Skarsgård, and Alexander Skarsgård.
The Infidel
Mahmud Nasir (comedian Omid Djalili) may not be the most observant Muslim but deep down he is a true believer. His life is capsized when he not only learns he was adopted, but also, even more scandalous, that his birth mother was Jewish and his given name was Solly Shimshillewitz. As Mahmud tumbles into a full-scale identity crisis, a true comedy of religious errors unfolds. With Richard Schiff and Matt Lucas.
sex & drugs & rock & roll
Mat Whitecross (codirector of
The Road to Guantanamo
) paints a stylized, ripsnorting portrait of mercurial British punk rock pioneer Ian Dury (portrayed by BAFTA nominee Andy Serkis). From a troubled childhood and a battle with debilitating polio to the effects of fame on relationships and fatherhood, here are the highs and lows of a life lived sneeringly, unapologetically out loud. With Olivia Williams, Ray Winstone, and Naomie Harris.
The Trotsky
Like most high schoolers, Leon Bronstein (Jay Baruchel,
Tropic Thunder
) is having an identity crisis. What differentiates Leon, however, is that he believes he is the reincarnation of Soviet thinker Leon Trotksy and predestined to follow the same path as his namesake. Tackling issues from students' rights to semi-formal dances, this "revolutionary" comedy will have you united in laughter.
Road, Movie
Loath to take over the family hair-oil business, young Vishnu jumps at the chance to drive his uncle's beat-up Chevy truck across India to its new owner. The young runaway, wandering old entertainer and beautiful woman he picks up along the way make for a magical journey that will change Vishnu's life. With the sumptuous landscape of India as his canvas, director Dev Benegal paints a delightfully original road movie.
Sara Pollack, Entertainment Marketing Manager, recently watched "
The Sandpit
."
Indian Premiere League cricket exceeds expectations
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Season three of the Indian Premier League (IPL) ended last week when the Chennai Super Kings beat the Mumbai Indians in the final match. That game brought to a close a fast-paced and fun
season
of cricket, which was available for the first time on the
IPL channel
on YouTube.
Over the course of the season, the IPL channel racked up nearly 55 million views from 200 countries and territories around the globe, blowing away our expectations. But perhaps most surprising for us was the popularity of the IPL finals in the U.S., where the sport has a relatively small cult following: views from the U.S. of the IPL channel for the semi finals and finals actually exceeded views from India, where the sport is hugely popular.
Here are some additional stats you might find interesting:
On the day of the final match, the IPL channel got about four million views.
The majority of users who viewed the final watched it in real-time.
The IPL channel is now the #1 most subscribed channel in India of all time.
U.S. was second only to India in terms of total channel views for the entire season.
Before we launched the IPL channel on YouTube, we anticipated a total of around 10 million streams for the entire season. Your views beat our goals by over 5x. Thanks to everyone for tuning in.
Amit Agrawal, Strategic Partner Development Manager, recently watched "
2010 IPL Final: Awards Ceremony
.”
Diane von Furstenberg’s Favorite Trend for May: Helping Women Thrive
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Diane von Furstenberg is a legendary fashion designer, and she’s also a big believer in celebrating women. With Mother’s Day around the corner, we’re thrilled that she’s serving as the
Video Volunteers
guest curator for this month, and asking you to create videos for organizations that support women.
Every day on YouTube, we view women standing up for what they believe in and challenging inequality: from this Saudi Arabian woman
driving a car
as an act of protest; to Queen Rania of Jordan
combating stereotypes
of the Middle East. Now we want you to make your voice heard. Create a video about your favorite organization that supports women -- whether it promotes equal pay for equal work, helps women run for elected office, or furthers efforts to outlaw female genital mutilation -- and upload it to the
Video Volunteers channel
.
The top three videos will appear on the YouTube homepage at the end of the month, next to Diane von Furstenberg’s video for
Vital Voices
. Hear more from her about how you can get involved:
The deadline to submit your video is May 26, so check out
www.youtube.com/videovolunteers
to find an inspirational organization you can help. After all, service never goes out of style.
Ramya Raghavan, Nonprofits & Activism Manager, recently watched “
The Girl Effect
.”
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