CES 2013: Russell Simmons and Brian Robbins talk All Def Digital
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Posted By: How May I Help You NC on January 09, 2013 FEATURED Content By Dawn C. Chmielewski January 8, 2013, 2:29 p.m. LAS VEGAS -- Def Jam label co-founder Russell Simmons and veteran television and film producer Brian Robbins have joined forces to launch the new YouTube channel All Def Digital (ADD), a name that hints at the partners' ambitions to create entertainment for a diverse audience of viewers who have been jokingly labeled the short-attention-span generation. ADD launches in the spring with a network of offerings to include music, comedy and scripted programs for the hip-hop culture. Simmons said he hopes to repeat the success with Def Comedy, which introduced a generation of African American comics to HBO's television viewers. "Def has its connotation. It speaks to the hip-hop audience -- which is the mainstream," said Simmons. "It is the forgotten mainstream." Continued: http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envel... Photo Description: Hip-hop music producer Russell Simmons announced his collaboration with veteran TV and film producer Brian Robbins on All Def Digital, a new YouTube channel. (Erik S. Lesser / EPA) If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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