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Kane Parsons, the YouTube-driven creator behind the Backrooms, explains how A24 optioning his open-source creepypasta propelled him into Hollywood and led him to defer college to develop the film. He emphasizes filmmaking as engineering, keeps lore in check with a practical approach, and envisions expanding the Backrooms universe through future movies or a series while continuing his YouTube projects.
After CBS canceled The Late Show, Stephen Colbert launched a YouTube channel and posted his May 22 hosting gig on the Michigan public access show Only in Monroe. The episode featured guests like Jack White, Eminem, Jeff Daniels, Steve Buscemi and Byron Allen, who has bought Colbert’s CBS timeslots. CBS says the Monroe episode was financed by CBS Studios and posted in collaboration with Monroe Community Media and The Late Show’s YouTube channels, and, while typical takedown notices were paused for this episode, they plan further review of enforcement.
Indie horror Obsession, shot for $750,000 in 20 days by Curry Barker, is projected to gross about $79.7 million globally in its second weekend (roughly $58.5 million in North America), a rare growth for the genre praised by Jason Blum. The TIFF debut spurred a bidding war and Focus Features acquired the project, highlighting how YouTube creators are reshaping Hollywood and expanding Barker’s slate with future projects like a Texas Chain Saw Massacre remake.
Deadline reports CBS Studios financed Stephen Colbert’s post-Late Show Michigan public access special “Only in Monroe.” While CBS had sent takedown notices to unauthorized sites to remove the clip, the company said it would waive enforcement for this episode while it reviews the situation, signaling a pivot as Colbert eyes online work on YouTube after The Late Show.
CBS-Unauthorised takedown notices on bootleg uploads of Stephen Colbert’s Monroe public-access episode were waived “for now” after outcry. The episode was financed by CBS Studios, features Jack White’s music and a Jeff Daniels appearance, and is protected by The Late Show’s copyright. Official copies are available on Colbert’s YouTube channel and Monroe Community Media, with wider clips circulating elsewhere, but CBS indicated it would pause enforcement while reviewing the situation.
WIRED highlights five Chromium-based extensions—Improve YouTube, Enhancer for YouTube, PocketTube, Turn Off the Lights, and DeArrow—that enhance YouTube with UI tweaks, playback controls, subscription organization, screen dimming to reduce distractions, and crowdsourced improvements to video titles and thumbnails, all without focusing on ad blockers.
Android Authority’s Brady Snyder argues that Google’s AI Pro bundle—now including 5TB cloud storage, Home Premium Standard, Google Health Premium, and YouTube Premium Lite—for $19.99/month looks like strong value, but rising prices for individual Google services and questions about whether AI Pro’s perks will stay at that price cast doubt on whether the deal can last in the long run.
Popular children’s YouTuber Danny Go! (Daniel Coleman) announced that his 14-year-old son Isaac Coleman died after a battle with cancer associated with Fanconi anemia, sharing a heartfelt Instagram tribute about Isaac’s bravery, the hospice care he received, and the emotional impact on the family.
Popular children’s YouTuber Danny Go announced the death of his son after a cancer battle, posting a heartfelt tribute that includes the line “I love you forever” and thanking fans for their support during this difficult time.
Google aims to win the AI race by rolling out fast, cheap Gemini models (e.g., Gemini 3.5 Flash) across its massive platform—reimagining Search and YouTube with chat-style queries while testing AI ads—relying on scale to outpace rivals and offset potential disruption to its lucrative ad-driven business.
Ofcom criticizes TikTok and YouTube for not keeping under-16s safe, saying their feeds still expose children to harmful content and calls for stronger protections; Snap, Roblox and Meta have agreed to anti-grooming measures, while the government weighs a possible under-16 ban as 84% of 8–12-year-olds use services with a 13+ minimum age.
YouTube announced AI-powered Remix in Shorts, letting creators prompt and insert themselves into other creators’ videos with digital watermarks and an opt-out option for visual remix; it also introduced an Ask YouTube feature to surface step-by-step instructions from videos. The updates are powered by Gemini Omni as YouTube emphasizes AI-driven creation, with a rollout planned for this summer and early access for Premium users. YouTube has over 3 billion users.
Google used its I/O keynote to unveil a sweeping AI rollout across its products: conversational search and a redesigned search box for Google Search, a new YouTube “Ask YouTube” feature, Gemini models including Omni for cross-media generation and the faster, cheaper Gemini 3.5 Flash, plus the agentic Gemini Spark; AI updates across Android, Workspace (Pics image editor; enhanced Gmail/Docs/Keep controls), and a broader wearable roadmap with smart glasses and Project Aura, along with pricing tweaks for its AI Ultra tier to emphasize real-world AI value.
At its New York advertiser event, YouTube rolled out a slate of exclusive, creator-hosted shows to entice advertisers, pitching itself as the bridge between creators and brands while expanding monetization for creators through sponsorships and brand partnerships. The platform emphasizes its reach (millions of creators and substantial share of TV viewing) and AI-driven tools to help brands find suitable creators, signaling a shift from past attempts at original content toward relying on creators already making content. This move comes as creators explore sponsorship-driven revenue and as rivals like Netflix expand podcasts and other formats.
At its Brandcast upfront, YouTube positioned itself as the modern TV, unveiling a creator-led slate from stars like Trevor Noah, Alex Cooper, and Jesser, along with new features such as Google Pay purchases on TV and multimodal creation tools, signaling a shift from legacy media to a YouTube-first, creator-centered ecosystem.