'Brooklyn Web Fest' Announces 2016 Executive Board

Go Team Entertainment has announced that Brooklyn Web Fest and Content Creator Conference will return to the Made in NY Media Center in DUMBO, Brooklyn this October, showcasing the best independent storytelling the web has to offer. “Season 2” of the festival aims to bring together internet innovators and industry influencers to share knowledge and forge professional relationships through a series of panels, educational workshops and networking events.

The winning series will receive meetings with the entire 2016 Executive Board, which includes representatives from the top digital networks, MCNs, advertising agencies and distributors.

Participating companies include IFC, Vimeo, Maker Studios, Fullscreen, Scalelab, Above Average, TubiTV, Open TV, Black&Sexy TV, KollideTV, JimCo, Mustache Agency, BRaVe Media Ventures, Creator Up!, Converge Media Group, Don Buchwald & Associates, Wolfe Video and Go Team Entertainment.

 Press partners who have agreed to feature the winning series include Indiewire, Tubefilter, Televisual, Snobby Robot, Serial Scoop and the Indie Series Network. Additional board members will be announced in the months leading up to the festival in the BKWF newsletter.

'Cucumber' and 'Banana' Coming to Logo in Early 2015

Logo TV and BBC Worldwide North America have announced a production deal for Logo TV to co-produce, with Channel 4 (UK), Cucumber and Banana – two interlinked dramas from the multi BAFTA award-winning writer of Doctor Who and Queer as Folk, Russell T Davies. Both dramas, produced by RED Production Company are slated to premiere on Logo TV in early 2015.

Russell T Davies says: "It's an honour and delight to team up with Logo for these brand new dramas. It's 16 years since I created Queer As Folk, which means I've had 16 years to build up new characters, new stories, and new insights into our lives. Across both series, we explore gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender stories, as well as love beyond labels - this is 50 shades of gay, and beyond!"

'The Straight Out Report' Premieres November 7 on Logo, Hosted by Stephen Guarino and Mike E. Winfield

The Straight Out Report premieres November 7 on Logo.

Logo TV will debut a new comedic/satirical program, The Straight Out Report, on Friday, November 7 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Hosts Stephen Guarino, who's gay, and Mike E. Winfield, who's straight, agree, disagree, and agree to disagree on a week’s roundup of everything from high culture to low. This marks the first time that two men of different sexual orientations and races have co-hosted a weekly television show focused on their perspectives around the news of the day. For a sneak peek at the series, click here.

"By spotlighting each host’s distinct and hilarious viewpoint, The Straight Out Report not only offers a fresh perspective on the headlines and newsmakers of the day, but also underscores that comedy is the perfect device to emphasize our similarities and differences," said Pamela Post, Vice President of Programming of Logo TV.

Logo TV Announces First Annual 'Trailblazers' Event and Telecast Honoring Pioneers Who Have Made Historic Strides for LGBT Equality

Logo TV today announced Trailblazers, a new annual event and television special to honor the pioneers who have broken new ground in the quest for LGBT civil rights and are leading the way towards equality. The one-hour special will feature the celebrities, politicians, activists and trendsetters who are transforming our cultural landscape, as well as musical performances from some of today's biggest artists.

Trailblazers will premiere on Thursday, June 26th, during the most historic week of gay rights - the 45th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, and the one-year anniversary to the day of DOMA being overruled. As a tribute to this major civil rights landmark and all the social progress the ruling represents, Trailblazers will honor Edie Windsor and Roberta Kaplan, two of the catalysts behind that momentous achievement. The special, which will be the biggest Pride event on television, will also celebrate an entire year of "firsts" - including the first openly gay athletes competing in major professional sports.