The video appeared on NBC News, and in newspapers across the world. īrownlee's video review and scratch test of a rumored 4.7-inch sapphire display component for the iPhone 6, uploaded July 7, 2014, gained immediate popularity, being featured on sites such as The Verge, Forbes, HuffPost, CNET, and Time Magazine. In May 2014, Brownlee did the first over-the-air interview with Evan Blass. In December 2013, Brownlee did an interview with Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside. As of December 2019, the video has almost 8 million views. The video reached one million views on the first day. In November 2013, one of Brownlee's most viral videos was posted based on the LG G Flex, where he performed various scratch tests to portray the self-healing ability of the device. Engadget promoted the site in January 2012 when they featured his tour of the then-new cloud storage service called Insync. īrownlee's reviews have been promoted by other review sites as well. Brownlee uploaded his 1000th video on March 29, 2018. As of December 2019, his channel has gained over 10 million subscribers, making MKBHD one of the most subscribed-to technology-focused YouTube channels, according to Social Blade. His first several hundred videos were primarily hardware tutorials and freeware. He produced his first videos through screencasting. He first started uploading technology videos in January 2009, while still in high school, about new products or reviews of products he already owned. 3.1 American Ultimate Disc League (AUDL)īrownlee joined YouTube on March 21, 2008.I look forward to working with Prem and the team at Weta in the exciting chapter ahead. The challenges ahead will bring new opportunities for talent around the globe to continue the good work in new ways. “The growth plan is ambitious and remains true to the investment in top talent that has been the bedrock of Weta’s success so far. “Weta is a company where quality, risk-taking and innovation are key and it is such an exciting time in its evolution,” shared Le Cam. “As we expand Weta globally and into original content and animation, it was important to bring in someone of Ann’s caliber in this leadership role.” “Throughout her career, Ann has built a reputation for innovative thinking, transformational leadership and production excellence,” commented Akkaraju.
Hill, on leadership in the digital era, and recently co-facilitated a course on ‘Leading and Building a Culture of Innovation’ for the executive education program at HBS. Le Cam joined the Harvard Business School as an executive fellow doing research, under the guidance of Professor Linda A. During her tenure, the studio released a string of critically and financially acclaimed successes, including Tangled, Wreck-it-Ralph 1 & 2, Big Hero 6, Zootopia, Moana and Frozen 1 & 2. Le Cam will be based in Weta Digital’s Los Angeles offices and report to CEO Prem Akkaraju.Īt Disney Animation, Le Cam led the production resource structure for all projects, developed integrated partnerships within production and technology, redesigned the studio’s people and talent structures, strategies, and organization, and created an engaged inclusive community in support of all films, shorts, and special projects. While at Disney, she held executive positions heading up production, studio planning, data analytics, and human resources. She brings three decades of senior leadership experience at the Walt Disney Company, where she last served as the senior vice president for Studio Planning and Talent at Walt Disney Animation Studios. Weta has announced the hire of Ann Le Cam as the company’s SVP, Global Talent and Animation Production.