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[05/04/21 - 09:49 AM]
Will Smith Project Headlines New YouTube Originals Programming Slate - Announced Today at 10th Annual NewFronts
This new six-part fitness unscripted series from Westbrook Media and YouTube Originals is the story of Will Smith, looking up one day to find himself in middle age, rebuilding his body into the best shape of his life and getting his groove back along the way.

[04/20/21 - 10:04 AM]
YouTube Announces New Slate of Original Content Bringing Together Climate and Sustainability Leaders Including Bill Gates
Highlights include the return of "Create Together" and "BookTube" on April 22.

[02/22/21 - 10:09 AM]
YouTube Originals Announces Global Slate of Programming as Part of YouTube Kids & Families $100 Million Commitment to New Content
Highlights include "Super Sema," an animated series created by Kukua, and the first show of the new slate to launch, premiering March 8, on International Women's Day.

[01/28/21 - 09:11 AM]
YouTube Originals Announces "Black Renaissance" Featuring President and Mrs. Obama, Jason Reynolds, Shantell Martin, and Tobe Nwigwe
Additionally, YouTube Originals will launch a new episode of "BookTube" premiering February 25 with Alicia Garza.

[10/07/20 - 07:27 AM]
YouTube Announces New Original Content Slate Focused on Racial Justice, Amplifying Black Voices, and Elevating Black Culture
The #YouTubeBlack Voices Fund is a $100M fund dedicated to amplifying and developing the voices of Black creators and artists and their stories.

[04/22/20 - 10:14 AM]
YouTube Originals Announces Slate of New Content Amidst COVID-19 #WithMe Initiatives
In addition, engaging new content will come directly from notable YouTube personalities who will be able to leverage the global platform's quality livestream capabilities from a safe space.

[10/10/19 - 12:28 PM]
Video: YouTube Debuts Official Trailer and Announces Inaugural Authors for New "BookTube" Learning Series
A new episode will air the third Thursday of each month.

[05/24/19 - 09:24 AM]
YouTube Heats up Summer Programming with Full Slate of Free Series and Specials!
Following a record-setting Coachella livestream, YouTube is expanding its 2019 live music festival lineup to include coverage of Lollapalooza this summer.

[05/02/19 - 05:10 PM]
YouTube to Make All New Original Series and Specials Free with Ads
Returning series include "Cobra Kai," "Kevin Hart: What The Fit," "Impulse" and "Liza on Demand."







BOOKTUBE (YOUTUBE)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
3/19/19 - 4/22/21
STATUS:
canceled/ended (2020-2021 season)
TIME SLOT:
not on the schedule
SEASON(S):
1 (18 episodes, 0 of which have yet to air)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
a show on hiatus for longer than 12 months - without any news about its future - is assumed to be canceled
DESCRIPTION:
(from YouTube's press release, April 2020) The critically-acclaimed monthly book club, "BookTube," is creating a special "Read With Me" episode premiering May 21. Now more than ever, people around the world are turning to books to help them feel connected. This special episode will feature several celebrities, booktubers, and authors - including Melinda Gates, John Grisham, James Patterson, Elizabeth Gilbert, Nicholas Sparks, Elaine Welteroth, and many more - sharing their current book recommendations. Additionally, the June 2020 episode of "BookTube" will feature authors Dr. Vivek Murthy, former U.S. Surgeon General (author of Together: The Healing Power of Human Connection in a Sometimes Lonely World), Lori Gottlieb (author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone) and Haemin Sunim (author of The Things You Can Only See When You Slow Down) discussing anxiety, mental health, and advice for self care during these uncertain times. "BookTube" is produced by Boardwalk Pictures.
CREW INFORMATION:
· Andrew Fried as EP
· Dane Lillegard as EP
· Jenya James Hamidi as CO-EP
· Jordan Wynn as EP
· Lauren Vrazilek as SP (YouTube)
GENRE(S):
· talk show
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Boardwalk Pictures