A special guest appears on TVB Season 3 Episode 1
Actor and influencer within the vertical industry
The new season provides wider-ranging content, field-based journalism, coverage of red-carpet galas, and unique discussions with the pioneers influencing the world of vertical entertainment.
The Vertical Buzz amplifies the conversations that inspire the next generation of creators”— Pete Torres Founder, ALZA Vertical Film Festival
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 27, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Just under half a year after airing its debut episode, The Vertical Buzz is moving into its next phase. Kicking off Season Three on July 30, 2026, the program is evolving from its core interview format into a more comprehensive independent media outlet focused on all aspects of the burgeoning vertical entertainment sector.
With the third season, The Vertical Buzz introduces broader editorial offerings that include additional field-based shoots, coverage of red-carpet events, reporting from festivals, live event hosting, panel moderation, and exclusive dialogues with the creators, executives, filmmakers, and pioneers defining one of entertainment’s quickest-growing fields.
Since its January launch, The Vertical Buzz has transformed from a weekly interview show into a well-recognized industry outlet examining the commercial and artistic development of vertical entertainment. Accumulating more than one million total views across its various channels, the series has hosted founders of top vertical entertainment firms, studio executives, award-winning filmmakers, producers, actors, and technology leaders who are shaping the future of mobile-first storytelling.
Already lined up for Season Three are discussions featuring well-known vertical actors Brooke Moltrum and Jackson Tiller, media trailblazer Larry Namer (co-founder of E! Entertainment Television), in addition to other filmmakers, executives, and innovators throughout the vertical entertainment landscape. Further guest announcements will be made as the season unfolds, broadening the show’s coverage of those influencing the industry’s trajectory.
Expanding upon successful on-site productions during Season Two—such as special coverage with Knockout Shorts—Season Three increases The Vertical Buzz’s footprint at premieres, conferences, festivals, and industry gatherings, providing viewers with exceptional access to the individuals and companies advancing vertical entertainment.
Industry Figures Comment on The Vertical Buzz’s Expansion
As The Vertical Buzz commences its third season, prominent figures across the vertical entertainment field are acknowledging the program’s increasing significance in linking creators, platforms, filmmakers, and audiences.
“One of the things I appreciate most about The Vertical Buzz is that it’s bringing together the humans behind the vertical entertainment ecosystem. Every platform, filmmaker, actor, creator and innovator has a story worth telling, and The Vertical Buzz is creating a place where those conversations can happen. As this industry continues to grow, that kind of connection becomes increasingly valuable for everyone involved.”
— Richard Cambridge Co-Founder, WeAudition & VertiCast
“One of the most exciting things about vertical entertainment is watching this community grow. VertiCon gives fans the opportunity to meet their favorite creators and celebrate the stories they love in person. The Vertical Buzz keeps those connections going year-round by sitting down with the creators, platforms and industry leaders driving the movement, giving fans an inside look through conversations they simply can’t find anywhere else.”
— Hollie Wolfgram Founder & Owner, VertiCon
“One of the things I’ve loved most about the growth of vertical storytelling is how collaborative this community has become. Every filmmaker, creator, platform and industry voice plays a role in moving the medium forward. Festivals give these stories a stage, while The Vertical Buzz amplifies the conversations that inspire the next generation of creators. It’s an exciting time to be building this industry together.”
— Pete Torres Founder, ALZA Vertical Film Festival
Buzz Leer, the creator and host of The Vertical Buzz, states that the show’s purpose has stayed unchanged since its first episode.
” The Vertical Buzz exists for one reason: to bring the people behind vertical entertainment together. Every conversation helps strengthen the connections, ideas and collaborations that will shape the future of this industry—and we’re just getting started.” Host & Creator, The Vertical Buzz
Key Statistics for Season Three
• Season Three debut: July 30, 2026
• Reach: Over 1 million total views across various platforms
• Milestone: Three seasons produced within the show’s inaugural year
• Broadened Scope: Field reporting, red-carpet events, festival journalism, and live industry coverage
• Unique Content: Weekly sit-downs with the creators, executives, and pioneers driving vertical entertainment
• Industry Engagement: Coverage of premieres, conferences, festivals, and major sector events throughout the year
As vertical entertainment continues its swift worldwide growth, The Vertical Buzz is scaling alongside it—documenting not only the narratives behind the sector’s top creators and enterprises but also chronicling the industry’s transformation in real time.
About
The Vertical Buzz
The Vertical Buzz functions as an independent media outlet devoted entirely to vertical entertainment. Featuring in-depth interviews, original journalism, red-carpet coverage, festival reporting, and live event documentation, the series highlights the creators, executives, filmmakers, actors, and innovators molding the future of mobile-first storytelling. As the vertical entertainment sector keeps advancing, The Vertical Buzz stays dedicated to chronicling its people, its creativity, and its legacy—one discussion at a time.
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