Reuters Entertainment News Summary

Following is a summary of current entertainment news briefs. YouTube denies report of plans to cancel high-end dramas, comedies

YouTube has denied that it is cancelling high-end dramas and comedies on its paid service platform, refuting the claims made in a report earlier on Sunday. A Bloomberg report said, citing sources, that the platform has stopped accepting new pitches for high-budget scripted shows and that it had canceled high end dramas and comedies. Box Office: Jordan Peele's 'Us' stuns with $70 million opening weekend

Talk about scary good. Universal's "Us," the second directorial effort from Jordan Peele, pulled off a stunning debut, generating $70 million from 3,741 North American locations.