PBS Digital Studios hosted Monday its new presentation at the Hudson Theatre in Manhattan.
Along with presentations highlighting content from its network of more than 30 online series, including co-productions with PBS member stations, PBS Digital Studios announced four new series joining its lineup of originals.
Joining the PBS Digital Studios network later this year will be “Frankenstein, M.D.,” a scripted series from Pemberley Digital, the creators of the “Lizzie Bennet Diaries” and “Emma Approved,” as well as “Pancake Mountain,” a reboot of the cult-favorite musical variety show that featured more than 150 popular music artists.
Launching on PBS Digital Studios, in partnership with Magnet Media, are “Bongo Bongo,” which explores the history of English-language words, and “Food Buzz,” offering viewers a fast, funny look at the latest news in the food blogosphere and the history, science and psychology behind a variety of food memes.
“Expanding onto digital platforms has opened up new and exciting ways for PBS and our member stations to fulfill our mission of using the power of media to educate, engage and inspire the American people,” said PBS president and CEO Paula Kerger. “Through PBS Digital Studios, we are able to reach even more Americans with smart, original content that engages people’s curiosity about the world around them.”
More than 30 PBS Digital Studios series, including local productions in partnership with PBS member stations, are available on YouTube, Roku, Xbox, Apple TV and PBS.org. The PBS Digital Studios network on YouTube includes more than 30 web original series.
