Ryan Reynolds learns new things in Snapchat series called 'Ryan Doesn't Know'

The Vancouver-born actor Ryan Reynolds is making good use of quarantine time by learning new skills. His production company Maximum Effort partnered with Will Smith's Westbrook Media to introduce a new Snapchat series called Ryan Doesn't Know. We see Reynolds in the trailer trying to learn new skills with help from experts in their fields. 

The 12-episode show will stream exclusively on the social network starting January 30, with new episodes coming out every other day. 

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Snapchat lets creators show subscriber counts

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It might now be easier for brands and Snapchat creators to discuss deals as the social network now gives its creators the option to show their subscriber count. They don't have to show it if they want, but, for the first time, they have the option to turn it on.

Prior to this, brands would need to ask the creators about their subscribers to get a better read on the reach of the creator. With this public-facing feature, the brands have more to work with, and the creators who want to show off their numbers can do so.

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Tim Hortons' Halloween celebration includes Snapchat filters, discounted Timbits

Tim Hortons lets you show your love for its brand and Halloween with two new Snapchat filters and discounts on Timbits. Tim Rewards members can get a multipack of 10 Timbits for just $1.49, saving you $0.50 per order. The deal lasts until November 3. 

As for the filters, there's a lens that puts Timbits over your eyes and the other one that makes it look like you're wearing a Timbits box and a sprinkled Timbits hat. For the latter, you'll need the Timbits 3D Full Body Tracking Lens.

Source: Inside Timmies

Will Smith hosts original Snapchat series from home

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Like many celebrities, Will Smith is turning to social media to express himself while he self isolates. He partnered with Snapchat for a 12-episode original series called Will From Home. He will be connecting with friends, family, and celebrity guests who are staying at home as well. The first guest was model and TV personality, Tyra Banks. New episodes will appear on the social network on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

According to Sean Mills, Snapchat's head of original content, the show came about after discussions between the company and Smith's production company, Westbrook Media, discussed how the constraints of the global shutdown give way for "new forms of creativity and new ways to tell stories." And while Snapchat is stepping up with more content related to COVID-19 updates, the social network finds an uptick of interest in entertainment-related content. Smith's new show fits right into this category.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter