YouTube says more than 1 billion people are now visiting its online video site each month to watch everything from zany clips of cute kittens to sobering scenes of social unrest around the world.
When Google announced its plans to fund some 100 new channels of original programming on YouTube, many expected a transformation in television.
When Google announced its plans to fund some 100 new channels of original programming on YouTube, many expected a transformation in television.

When Google announced its plans to fund about 100 new channels of original programming on YouTube, many expected a transformation in television.
In a flashy presentation to advertisers, YouTube promoted its new channels of original programming, while pledging to spend $200 million to help market them.
After years of experimenting, the top video destinations on the Web suddenly are flush with original programming: documentaries, reality shows and scripted series.
After years of experimenting, the top video destinations on the Web are suddenly flush with original programming: documentaries, reality shows and scripted series.
YouTube is launching a film festival that will play out online and ultimately send 10 finalists to the Venice Film Festival.