Bess Kalb, a successful children's author and writer, shares her experiences and preferences in reading and watching TV shows and YouTube series with her two young sons, despite the challenges of managing screen time and the appeal of digital media.
Paramount celebrates Star Trek's 60th anniversary with new announcements including a Lego collaboration, a preschool YouTube series 'Star Trek: Scouts', a float in the Rose Parade, a scripted podcast 'Star Trek: Khan', and a Webtoon digital comic initiative, with more updates expected.
FilmRise has acquired the worldwide digital media rights to a library of content from BuzzFeed Studios, including past episodes of the hit YouTube series "Hot Ones." The deal includes over 1,200 hours of content, featuring shows like "BuzzFeed Unsolved: True Crime" and "Worth It." "Hot Ones," known for its celebrity guests eating increasingly spicy buffalo wings, has gained a strong following since its launch in 2015. FilmRise plans to expand the series' reach to global audiences across digital platforms.
Maurice Benard, known for his role as Sonny on General Hospital, continues to use his platform to raise awareness about mental health and suicide prevention. Through his State of Mind YouTube series, Benard engages in conversations with special guests on various topics surrounding mental health and wellness. Benard, who has been open about his own struggles with bipolar disorder, emphasizes the importance of understanding mental illness and providing support to those in need. He encourages individuals to seek professional help and reminds them that it is not their fault if someone chooses to end their life. Benard concludes by sharing the contact information for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, offering free and confidential support for those in distress.