MGM, YouTube to launch new broadband channels

LOS ANGELES, and SAN BRUNO, Calif. - MGM Worldwide Digital Media and Google-owned YouTube today announced a multiple channel commitment where much of MGM`s library content will be made available on dedicated channels on the mega-popular video web site. The first one will be called “Impact,” a channel dedicated to promoting MGM’s VOD action programming (www.youtube.com/impact), and “American Gladiators” (www.youtube.com/americangladiators), a channel which showcases highlights and full episodes from the classic the 1980s and 1990s TV show. The release did not say whether or not these channels will be available to viewers outside the U.S. but a spokesperson confirmed they...