YouTube is getting into the movie business, although its films will be getting their premieres online rather than in cinemas.

Google’s online video service has announced a partnership with multi-channel network (MCN) and DreamWorks Animation subsidiary AwesomenessTV to make a series of films featuring YouTube stars.

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