James Corden To Film Entire Episode Of 'The Late Late Show' At YouTube Space LA
LOS ANGELES (CBS) - CBS announced today "The Late Late Show with James Corden" will be the first late night talk show to film an entire episode inside YouTube Space LA.
Host James Corden will interview top YouTube stars, including Jenna Marbles, Tyler Oakley, Kandee Johnson, The Slow Mo Guys and the creators of “Epic Rap Battles of History,” in addition to up-and-coming talent, while also participating in unique performances and stunts. The special episode of "The Late Late Show" will air on Friday, August 21st.
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“We are so excited to film "The Late Late Show" from YouTube Space LA, home to some of the most innovative and popular creators,” said Ben Winston, Executive Producer of The Late Late Show with James Corden. “YouTube has become a big part of the late night television experience, and we are delighted to celebrate their 10-year anniversary this way. The show will be packed full of surprises, games and music – all with a YouTube twist.”
The YouTube channel for The Late Late Show with James Corden has consistently grown by double-digit percentages monthly since the show’s debut, with more than 850,000 subscribers. The channel has nearly 200 million total views across all videos, with numerous viral hits, including “Justin Bieber Carpool Karaoke” with more than 31 million views, “Iggy Azalea Carpool Karaoke” with more than 9 million, and “James Corden and Tom Hanks Act Out Tom’s Filmography” with more than 13 million.
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