A prominent director of indie movies sees streamers like Kai Cenat and iShowSpeed as the auteur filmmakers of their generation. In an interview with Indiewire, Harmony Korine dubbed Kai and Speed as a few of the “talented and creative minds” who are hosting innovative streams instead of taking traditional Hollywood career paths.
Korine, a director best known for edgy films like Kids and Spring Breakers, discussed the streaming landscape while promoting his new feature Baby Invasion. 30 years into his career, Korine believes Hollywood is at a crossroads, with many decision-makers ignoring the abundance of talent that’s bubbling up on the internet.
“What’s happening in Hollywood — and you’re starting to see Hollywood, I think, crumble creatively — is that they’re losing a lot of the most talented and creative minds to gaming and to streamers,” Korine told Indiewire. “Like IShowSpeed is a movie, Kai Cenat is a movie.
Korine, a director best known for edgy films like Kids and Spring Breakers, discussed the streaming landscape while promoting his new feature Baby Invasion. 30 years into his career, Korine believes Hollywood is at a crossroads, with many decision-makers ignoring the abundance of talent that’s bubbling up on the internet.
“What’s happening in Hollywood — and you’re starting to see Hollywood, I think, crumble creatively — is that they’re losing a lot of the most talented and creative minds to gaming and to streamers,” Korine told Indiewire. “Like IShowSpeed is a movie, Kai Cenat is a movie.
- 9/4/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Welcome to our rundown of the most-watched branded YouTube videos of the week.
We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.
And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.
There’s more than one way to make a brand deal. Sometimes, creators unlock unique opportunities because brand partners buy into their winning personalities. In other cases, a sponsorship is adjusted to fit the life experience of the creator who is accepting the deal. Both of those strategies can deliver results, but the former tactic put Ryan Trahan in the driver’s seat in the latest Weekly Brand Report.
We’re publishing this snippet of a larger Gospel Stats Weekly Brand Report in order to analyze sponsorship trends in the creator economy. Any video launched in tandem with an official brand partner is eligible for the ranking.
And – as the name up above would imply – all the data comes from Gospel Stats. If you’re interested in learning more about Gospel – and which brands are sponsoring what creators on YouTube – click here.
There’s more than one way to make a brand deal. Sometimes, creators unlock unique opportunities because brand partners buy into their winning personalities. In other cases, a sponsorship is adjusted to fit the life experience of the creator who is accepting the deal. Both of those strategies can deliver results, but the former tactic put Ryan Trahan in the driver’s seat in the latest Weekly Brand Report.
- 5/28/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
WME has partnered with the king of short-form cooking videos. The Beverly Hills-based agency has signed Nick Digiovanni for representation in all areas.
Digiovanni first became a household name after appearing on MasterChef in 2019. His third-place finish in the culinary competition served as a springboard for his short-form video career. Equipped with his easy-to-follow recipes, cheerful demeanor, and knife-throwing skills, Digiovanni has attracted 15.6 million subscribers on YouTube and 12.8 million followers on TikTok. In addition to WME, he continues to be represented by Align PR and Yorn Levine Barnes.
Thanks to his rising fame in the vertical video world, Digiovanni has landed product deals and set up collaborations with A-list celebrities. Tom Brady, Matthew McConaughey, and Paris Hilton were three of the big names who let Digiovanni cook for them as part of a recent video.
Digiovanni’s other ventures include a salt brand called Osmo (which has appeared in several...
Digiovanni first became a household name after appearing on MasterChef in 2019. His third-place finish in the culinary competition served as a springboard for his short-form video career. Equipped with his easy-to-follow recipes, cheerful demeanor, and knife-throwing skills, Digiovanni has attracted 15.6 million subscribers on YouTube and 12.8 million followers on TikTok. In addition to WME, he continues to be represented by Align PR and Yorn Levine Barnes.
Thanks to his rising fame in the vertical video world, Digiovanni has landed product deals and set up collaborations with A-list celebrities. Tom Brady, Matthew McConaughey, and Paris Hilton were three of the big names who let Digiovanni cook for them as part of a recent video.
Digiovanni’s other ventures include a salt brand called Osmo (which has appeared in several...
- 4/17/2024
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
The National Association of Broadcasters‘ longtime trade event Nab Show has welcomed content creators for years now.
But its 2024 event is carving out real space for them with its new Creator Lab, a “dedicated experience to foster collaboration, learning and networking through panels, workshops, fireside chats and more,” Nab Show says.
Creator Lab, sponsored by Blackmagic Design, will feature nearly 30 sessions about things like content monetization, the video production pipeline, and how our industry is being affected by AI.
Those sessions will be led by creators and other industry experts including Marc Hustvedt, President at MrBeast, whose panel–moderated by VidCon CEO Jim Louderback–will cover “the current state of the creator economy, the content strategy behind creating viral sensations, landing lucrative sponsorships, innovative windowing strategies, expanding to traditional TV and diving deep into audience development,” per its official description.
Along with the 29 sessions that are part of Creator Lab,...
But its 2024 event is carving out real space for them with its new Creator Lab, a “dedicated experience to foster collaboration, learning and networking through panels, workshops, fireside chats and more,” Nab Show says.
Creator Lab, sponsored by Blackmagic Design, will feature nearly 30 sessions about things like content monetization, the video production pipeline, and how our industry is being affected by AI.
Those sessions will be led by creators and other industry experts including Marc Hustvedt, President at MrBeast, whose panel–moderated by VidCon CEO Jim Louderback–will cover “the current state of the creator economy, the content strategy behind creating viral sensations, landing lucrative sponsorships, innovative windowing strategies, expanding to traditional TV and diving deep into audience development,” per its official description.
Along with the 29 sessions that are part of Creator Lab,...
- 3/28/2024
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Director Doug Liman still insists that Road House was intended for a cinema release, but concedes that he’s “very publicly lost” his fight to get the film on the big screen.
On Amazon Prime Video now, you’ll find Jake Gyllenhaal brawling with bad guys in director Doug Liman’s stylish, in-your-face remake of Road House.
As we’ve previously seen, though, the film is almost as famous for making headlines pre-release, with Liman vocally expressing his frustration that Road House wasn’t going to get a cinema release. The filmmaker wrote a guest column on Deadline, in which he said Amazon was using Road House to “sell plumbing fixtures.”
It’s something Liman says again in a terrific new video, spotted by World of Reel, in which filmmaker Casey Neistat visits Liman at a post-production studio in New York and talks to him about the director’s self-described “war with Amazon.
On Amazon Prime Video now, you’ll find Jake Gyllenhaal brawling with bad guys in director Doug Liman’s stylish, in-your-face remake of Road House.
As we’ve previously seen, though, the film is almost as famous for making headlines pre-release, with Liman vocally expressing his frustration that Road House wasn’t going to get a cinema release. The filmmaker wrote a guest column on Deadline, in which he said Amazon was using Road House to “sell plumbing fixtures.”
It’s something Liman says again in a terrific new video, spotted by World of Reel, in which filmmaker Casey Neistat visits Liman at a post-production studio in New York and talks to him about the director’s self-described “war with Amazon.
- 3/22/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
Road House is currently streaming on Prime Video, but the film’s director, Doug Liman, wishes audiences were watching it in theaters. According to the acclaimed filmmaker, Amazon is “giving audiences the shaft” by not hosting the film on the silver screen, and he feels as if he’s lost a public battle for the project’s worth. In a video posted by Casey Neistat, the notable YouTube sensation gets Liman’s uncensored version of the story and chronicles the director’s trip to the Road House premiere, which, adding insult to injury, takes place in a packed theater.
When Neistat and Liman meet in the room where the sound for Road House was mixed, it becomes apparent that Liman designed the film for theaters. Different studio spaces represent different mixing environments. If a movie will stream in living rooms, sound engineers mix the audio in a smaller space to replicate living room environments.
When Neistat and Liman meet in the room where the sound for Road House was mixed, it becomes apparent that Liman designed the film for theaters. Different studio spaces represent different mixing environments. If a movie will stream in living rooms, sound engineers mix the audio in a smaller space to replicate living room environments.
- 3/21/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Fueled by anticipation, the Apple Car has been the dream product of many Apple users in the past few years. Apple, the iconic tech giant valued at a staggering $2.8 trillion, had been secretly working on a revolutionary project codenamed “Project Titan” for over a decade.
Image – @timcook on X
This project, shrouded in secrecy, was meant to be Apple’s ambitious foray into the electric car market, revolutionizing the way we drive. After a decade of anticipation, the answer came – not with the charge of an electric battery, but with the quiet hum of disappointment.
SUGGESTEDApple Officially Welcomes Xbox Cloud Gaming and Other Game-Streaming Services Possible Reason Why Apple Car Was Scrapped @timcook on X
Recently, Bloomberg reported that Apple had quietly scrapped its Apple Car project altogether. This led to a lot of discussions online. Many are shocked at the tech giant scrapping its long-standing project. Some tech experts...
Image – @timcook on X
This project, shrouded in secrecy, was meant to be Apple’s ambitious foray into the electric car market, revolutionizing the way we drive. After a decade of anticipation, the answer came – not with the charge of an electric battery, but with the quiet hum of disappointment.
SUGGESTEDApple Officially Welcomes Xbox Cloud Gaming and Other Game-Streaming Services Possible Reason Why Apple Car Was Scrapped @timcook on X
Recently, Bloomberg reported that Apple had quietly scrapped its Apple Car project altogether. This led to a lot of discussions online. Many are shocked at the tech giant scrapping its long-standing project. Some tech experts...
- 2/28/2024
- by Piyush Yadav
- FandomWire
Apple Vision Pro, a $3,500 mixed reality headset with strong “Google Glass 2.0” vibes, is now on sale, and it has already proved as divisive as its failed predecessor. On one side are the multitude of haters dismissing the bulky computer goggles as “stupid.” On the other is an army of tech influencers and Apple zealots who don’t mind looking stupid as long as they get to feel like the hero of a sci-fi movie (while racking up social media engagement).
Any early adopter with this device strapped to their face...
Any early adopter with this device strapped to their face...
- 2/6/2024
- by Miles Klee
- Rollingstone.com
No hostage left behind.
So many of your favorite stars have come together to thank President Biden for his efforts in working to peace amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Amid the news that two American hostages and two Israeli hostages have been released from captivity, Hollywood heavyweights are hoping for the safe return of the 220 innocent people who are still being held hostage by Hamas.
“We are heartened by Friday’s release of the two American hostages, Judith Ranaan and her daughter Natalie Ranaan and by today’s release of two Israelis, Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, whose husbands remain in captivity,” the letter read.
The letter continued, “But our relief is tempered by our overwhelming concern that 220 innocent people, including 30 children, remain captive by terrorists, threatened with torture and death. They were taken by Hamas in the savage massacre of October 7, where over 1,400 Israelis were slaughtered – women raped, families burned alive,...
So many of your favorite stars have come together to thank President Biden for his efforts in working to peace amid the Israel-Gaza conflict.
Amid the news that two American hostages and two Israeli hostages have been released from captivity, Hollywood heavyweights are hoping for the safe return of the 220 innocent people who are still being held hostage by Hamas.
“We are heartened by Friday’s release of the two American hostages, Judith Ranaan and her daughter Natalie Ranaan and by today’s release of two Israelis, Nurit Cooper and Yocheved Lifshitz, whose husbands remain in captivity,” the letter read.
The letter continued, “But our relief is tempered by our overwhelming concern that 220 innocent people, including 30 children, remain captive by terrorists, threatened with torture and death. They were taken by Hamas in the savage massacre of October 7, where over 1,400 Israelis were slaughtered – women raped, families burned alive,...
- 10/24/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
MrBeast, aka Jimmy Donaldson, is arguable the most popular person on the internet!
The 25-year-old content creator is the most subscribed to individual on YouTube with 189 million subscribers – and that’s just his main channel.
There are also other channels for various types of content, like MrBeast Gaming, Beast Philanthropy, Beast Reacts and MrBeast 2.
In addition to having a huge following on YouTube, after joining TikTok, he quickly rose to become one of the Top 5 most followed people on that platform!
As someone who so much going on, you may be wondering if he has time to date and if he is dating anyone. The answer is yes!
Jimmy previously dated fellow YouTuber Maddy Spidell from June 2019 to 2022.
Now, MrBeast has a new girlfriend, and they’ve been dating for over a year now.
Get to know her and find out how they met inside…
Meet Thea Booysen!
Thea is...
The 25-year-old content creator is the most subscribed to individual on YouTube with 189 million subscribers – and that’s just his main channel.
There are also other channels for various types of content, like MrBeast Gaming, Beast Philanthropy, Beast Reacts and MrBeast 2.
In addition to having a huge following on YouTube, after joining TikTok, he quickly rose to become one of the Top 5 most followed people on that platform!
As someone who so much going on, you may be wondering if he has time to date and if he is dating anyone. The answer is yes!
Jimmy previously dated fellow YouTuber Maddy Spidell from June 2019 to 2022.
Now, MrBeast has a new girlfriend, and they’ve been dating for over a year now.
Get to know her and find out how they met inside…
Meet Thea Booysen!
Thea is...
- 10/4/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
The opening week of the 2023 NFL season was YouTube‘s first chance to deliver the coveted NFL Sunday Ticket package to football fans. The early reactions to the coverage were mostly positive, with viewers praising YouTube’s stream quality and user experience.
YouTube took over as the official home Sunday Ticket last December, ending DirecTV’s 29-year-run as the package’s distributor. During the most recent offseason, YouTube promoted its $14 billion purchase by bringing some of its top creators to the NFL Draft. As the start of the season approached, fans waited to see whether the YouTube era of Sunday Ticket would live up to the hype.
So far, so good
Leading up to week one of the 2023 NFL season, analysts wondered how YouTube’s servers would deal with the traffic created by millions of Sunday Ticket customers. DirecTV delivered the package via satellite, and some analysts suggested that the...
YouTube took over as the official home Sunday Ticket last December, ending DirecTV’s 29-year-run as the package’s distributor. During the most recent offseason, YouTube promoted its $14 billion purchase by bringing some of its top creators to the NFL Draft. As the start of the season approached, fans waited to see whether the YouTube era of Sunday Ticket would live up to the hype.
So far, so good
Leading up to week one of the 2023 NFL season, analysts wondered how YouTube’s servers would deal with the traffic created by millions of Sunday Ticket customers. DirecTV delivered the package via satellite, and some analysts suggested that the...
- 9/11/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
On a usual Sunday morning, Timm Chiusano has a somewhat extreme routine: a 4 a.m. alarm, emails, a 3.6-mile walk to the Brooklyn promenade, and a visit to the gym, all before most people wake up. With his sneakerhead style and full sleeves of tattoos, nothing about his slightly hunched frame, chill voice, or self-deprecating humor would clue a passerby into the fact that this Brooklyn dad has close to a million followers on TikTok — and has built a growing fandom simply by appreciating how good life can be at its most mundane.
- 4/19/2023
- by CT Jones
- Rollingstone.com
The duo behind ticketing platform SeatGeek‘s pop culture-savvy creator partnerships are starting their own marketing agency.
Ian Borthwick, formerly SeatGeek’s VP of influencer marketing, and Greg Hempenius, formerly SeatGeek’s manager of influencer partnerships, are today launching Leveraged Media–and revealing they were behind TikToker Alix Earle‘s recent viral appearance at an NCAA basketball game.
At SeatGeek, Borthwick and Hempenius put together campaigns with more than 2,000 creators, including Noel Miller, Cody Ko, Emma Chamberlain, Casey Neistat, Pat McAfee, Kian Lawley, and Jc Caylen. These campaigns have collectively generated more than 3.5 billion views to date.
“Ian and Greg—now Leveraged Media—have been instrumental in driving SeatGeek’s growth,” Sarah Kettler, SeatGeek’s VP of brand, consumer, and enterprise marketing, said in a statement. “They have helped make SeatGeek the leading ticketer amongst the next generation of fans through their unique approach that both builds SeatGeek’s brand and delivers performance-backed results.
Ian Borthwick, formerly SeatGeek’s VP of influencer marketing, and Greg Hempenius, formerly SeatGeek’s manager of influencer partnerships, are today launching Leveraged Media–and revealing they were behind TikToker Alix Earle‘s recent viral appearance at an NCAA basketball game.
At SeatGeek, Borthwick and Hempenius put together campaigns with more than 2,000 creators, including Noel Miller, Cody Ko, Emma Chamberlain, Casey Neistat, Pat McAfee, Kian Lawley, and Jc Caylen. These campaigns have collectively generated more than 3.5 billion views to date.
“Ian and Greg—now Leveraged Media—have been instrumental in driving SeatGeek’s growth,” Sarah Kettler, SeatGeek’s VP of brand, consumer, and enterprise marketing, said in a statement. “They have helped make SeatGeek the leading ticketer amongst the next generation of fans through their unique approach that both builds SeatGeek’s brand and delivers performance-backed results.
- 4/18/2023
- by James Hale
- Tubefilter.com
Vimeo has kept an annual tradition rolling into 2023. The video platform has identified its Best of the Year — a selection of 2022 Staff Picks that includes vibrant short films, clever ad campaigns, and enterprising creators.
The Best of the Year celebration is split into three categories: Best Videos, Breakout Creators, and Best Branded Videos. The first category covers a number of creators whose work has appeared at major film festivals. Director Eddie Alcazar, who is set to premiere his film Divinity at Sundance in 2023, earned a Vimeo Staff Pick through a short called ‘The Vandal.’
One of Vimeo’s Breakout Creators is also making big moves in 2023. Amber Schafer plied her trade on video before landing a gig as a digital short director for Saturday Night Live.
The more business-focused side of Vimeo is represented by the site’s Best Branded Videos. Apple’s ‘Escape From the Office’ spot landed among the honorees.
The Best of the Year celebration is split into three categories: Best Videos, Breakout Creators, and Best Branded Videos. The first category covers a number of creators whose work has appeared at major film festivals. Director Eddie Alcazar, who is set to premiere his film Divinity at Sundance in 2023, earned a Vimeo Staff Pick through a short called ‘The Vandal.’
One of Vimeo’s Breakout Creators is also making big moves in 2023. Amber Schafer plied her trade on video before landing a gig as a digital short director for Saturday Night Live.
The more business-focused side of Vimeo is represented by the site’s Best Branded Videos. Apple’s ‘Escape From the Office’ spot landed among the honorees.
- 1/18/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Dan Mace is ready to inject a high-class directing style into Beast Philanthropy videos. After meeting with Jimmy Donaldson in his hometown of Greenville, North Carolina, Mace has agreed to become the Chief Creative Officer of Donaldson’s charitable channel.
In the YouTube community, Mace is sometimes described as the protege of Casey Neistat. While Mace does utilize a lot of Neistat’s signature vlogging techniques within his videos — including text overlays and snappy cuts — he is also an award-winning filmmaker in his own right.
Neistat introduced Mace to Donaldson, and about a year later, Donaldson reached back out to ask Mace about the quality of the Beast Philanthropy videos. “Honestly, the philanthropy videos have been lacking,” Donaldson said. He offered Mace the chance to “take the lead on a video.”
Before accepting Donaldson’s offer, Mace studied previous Beast Philanthropy content to identify areas where the videos could be improved.
In the YouTube community, Mace is sometimes described as the protege of Casey Neistat. While Mace does utilize a lot of Neistat’s signature vlogging techniques within his videos — including text overlays and snappy cuts — he is also an award-winning filmmaker in his own right.
Neistat introduced Mace to Donaldson, and about a year later, Donaldson reached back out to ask Mace about the quality of the Beast Philanthropy videos. “Honestly, the philanthropy videos have been lacking,” Donaldson said. He offered Mace the chance to “take the lead on a video.”
Before accepting Donaldson’s offer, Mace studied previous Beast Philanthropy content to identify areas where the videos could be improved.
- 1/12/2023
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Ashton Kutcher was one of many people who flocked to New York for the NYC Marathon and used his celebrity status to raise a pretty penny for charity. Kutcher raised 1,016,589.65 on Funraise for his nonprofit Thorn, which he founded with his ex-wife Demi Moore and has the mission of combatting the human trafficking of children.
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Kutcher looked about as winded as you would expect after running 26.2 miles. As athletic as he looks, the actor was nowhere near the top of the fastest times of the weekend. He finished the marathon with a perfectly respectable time of 3 hours and 54 minutes, and a placement of 8,139th place.
If you compare his time to other celebrities who ran the Marathon this year, Kutcher narrowly beat YouTuber Casey Neistat, Lauren Ridloff from The Walking Dead, Chelsea Clinton and Ellie Kemper among others. One of the...
In Memoriam 2022: 100 Great Celebrities Who Died This Year!
Kutcher looked about as winded as you would expect after running 26.2 miles. As athletic as he looks, the actor was nowhere near the top of the fastest times of the weekend. He finished the marathon with a perfectly respectable time of 3 hours and 54 minutes, and a placement of 8,139th place.
If you compare his time to other celebrities who ran the Marathon this year, Kutcher narrowly beat YouTuber Casey Neistat, Lauren Ridloff from The Walking Dead, Chelsea Clinton and Ellie Kemper among others. One of the...
- 11/9/2022
- by Jacob Linden
- Uinterview
Ryan Trahan‘s penny challenge was the talk of YouTube this summer. The 24-year-old creator started with a single cent and made it all the way across the U.S. by accepting various odd jobs. Along the way, Trahan got more than 190 million views on his channel and raised over 1.3 million to support Feeding America.
Trahan’s 30-day journey is over, but his interest in the penny challenge is not. His latest video puts an accelerated spin on that concept: He set up shop in New York City’s Times Square and tried to turn a penny into as much money as possible in a single hour.
After seven failed tries, Trahan’s eighth attempt at the speedrun hit the jackpot. By using many of the methods that sustained him during his cross-country journey — such as water bottle sales and Uber Eats deliveries — Trahan made 20 off his starting penny in just 60 minutes.
Trahan’s 30-day journey is over, but his interest in the penny challenge is not. His latest video puts an accelerated spin on that concept: He set up shop in New York City’s Times Square and tried to turn a penny into as much money as possible in a single hour.
After seven failed tries, Trahan’s eighth attempt at the speedrun hit the jackpot. By using many of the methods that sustained him during his cross-country journey — such as water bottle sales and Uber Eats deliveries — Trahan made 20 off his starting penny in just 60 minutes.
- 10/10/2022
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
After getting off to a hot start on YouTube, Jubilee Media is raising the capital that will support its “first major brand extension.” The L.A.-based media company, known for its empathetic videos, has announced a 1.1 million funding round. On the heels of that investment, Jubilee is signing with talent agency WME and launching Nectar, a new channel centered around love and relationships.
Strong Ventures led the 1.1 million seed-plus round. The participants included numerous tech execs, including YouTube Co-Founder Steve Chen and Patreon Co-Founder Sam Yam. Other investors included DoorDash Co-Founder Stanley Tang, Rotten Tomatoes Founder Patrick Lee, Triller CEO Mike Lu, and former NBA player Jeremy Lin. Both Chen and Lin had previously funded Jubilee; the media company has raised 3.25 million to date.
Jubilee’s unique brand has brought in 3.4 billion views to date.
The company’s Founder and CEO, Jason Y. Lee, told Tubefilter that Jubilee’s...
Strong Ventures led the 1.1 million seed-plus round. The participants included numerous tech execs, including YouTube Co-Founder Steve Chen and Patreon Co-Founder Sam Yam. Other investors included DoorDash Co-Founder Stanley Tang, Rotten Tomatoes Founder Patrick Lee, Triller CEO Mike Lu, and former NBA player Jeremy Lin. Both Chen and Lin had previously funded Jubilee; the media company has raised 3.25 million to date.
Jubilee’s unique brand has brought in 3.4 billion views to date.
The company’s Founder and CEO, Jason Y. Lee, told Tubefilter that Jubilee’s...
- 9/28/2022
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
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VidCon, the marquee gathering for creators and influencers, was poised for a triumphant return to Anaheim after its two-year Covid-19 hiatus. And this year, TikTok — the once upstart platform that skyrocketed during the pandemic to more than 1-billion plus active users — was taking over YouTube’s spot as the conference’s title sponsor, promising the presence of top TikTok creators and an injection of new energy into the 12-year-old conference.
The creator economy has skyrocketed in the past few years, with the market size for consumers spending money on creators projected to grow from 9.8 billion to more than 18 billion, according to an October 2021 report from UTA. And with that growth has come sizable budgets from brands inking lucrative deals with talent and sustained interest from burgeoning creators seeking to monetize their followings and turn their content into a business. Influencer marketing spend in the U.
VidCon, the marquee gathering for creators and influencers, was poised for a triumphant return to Anaheim after its two-year Covid-19 hiatus. And this year, TikTok — the once upstart platform that skyrocketed during the pandemic to more than 1-billion plus active users — was taking over YouTube’s spot as the conference’s title sponsor, promising the presence of top TikTok creators and an injection of new energy into the 12-year-old conference.
The creator economy has skyrocketed in the past few years, with the market size for consumers spending money on creators projected to grow from 9.8 billion to more than 18 billion, according to an October 2021 report from UTA. And with that growth has come sizable budgets from brands inking lucrative deals with talent and sustained interest from burgeoning creators seeking to monetize their followings and turn their content into a business. Influencer marketing spend in the U.
- 6/28/2022
- by J. Clara Chan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
What initially starts as a light-hearted look at YouTube star David Dobrik and his “Vlog Squad” evolves into a portrait that doesn’t quite know what to make of him and his enablers. The question of enablers is a fascinating one: an often symbiotic, sometimes parasitic relationship between co-hosts, fans, content creators, and businesses writing big checks. In happier times, Dobrik was known for his raw personal video blogs that merged into something like Jackass, involving dangerous and somewhat complex stunts without the supervision of lawyers as fellow YouTuber, actor Josh Peck, points out. With his “basic” (also Josh Peck’s words) personality, Dobrik acquired a rabid fanbase of pre-teens, teens, and college students. They like him—even more when he has the capability to instantly grant one young woman’s wish with $15,000, courtesy a dating app that paints itself as the feminist alternative to a well-known hookup service.
Directed...
Directed...
- 3/29/2022
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
David Dobrik, the 25-year-old YouTube superstar, has a grin that speaks a thousand words. Dobrik is the quintessence of cute — eager and baby-faced, with big dark puppy eyes and floppy brown hair combed so that it never seems combed. Clad in sweatshirts that he wears like pajamas, he looks like the comic-strip character Dondi crossed with Mark Wahlberg in 1995 crossed with the world’s smarmiest frat-house douche. When Dobrik grins, his face lights up, but he’s a self-contained firecracker. That grin is a smirk, a freeze-frame guffaw, and a snicker of contempt all at the same time. It’s the look of a class clown, of a kid who can’t believe what he’s getting away with, or of the nicest, most polite office colleague who is also, in case you weren’t looking, the worst corporate backstabber.
David Dobrik, in short, is a dude who looks a lot like America.
David Dobrik, in short, is a dude who looks a lot like America.
- 3/20/2022
- by Owen Gleiberman
- Variety Film + TV
This year’s SXSW Film Festival marked the first in-person edition of the Austin gathering in two years, and it was filled with buzz for new movies and crowds eager to embrace them. From opening night entry “Everything Everywhere All at Once” to the meta Nicolas Cage comedy “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent,” SXSW was a satisfying platform for several upcoming releases.
But that’s only a small fraction of the lineup, which also includes a lot of smaller highlights that have yet to secure U.S. distribution. As usual, we’ve combed through the program and urge buyers to consider these gems as they look for new work to round out their slates.
Carlos Aguilar, Robert Daniels, David Ehrlich, and Kate Erbland contributed to this story.
“Chee$e”
Fresh from directing a few episodes of HBO’s “Winning Time,” Trinidadian filmmaker Damian Marcano’s first feature is a...
But that’s only a small fraction of the lineup, which also includes a lot of smaller highlights that have yet to secure U.S. distribution. As usual, we’ve combed through the program and urge buyers to consider these gems as they look for new work to round out their slates.
Carlos Aguilar, Robert Daniels, David Ehrlich, and Kate Erbland contributed to this story.
“Chee$e”
Fresh from directing a few episodes of HBO’s “Winning Time,” Trinidadian filmmaker Damian Marcano’s first feature is a...
- 3/20/2022
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
On July 30, 2015, a dough-faced 19-year-old Vine creator named David Dobrik posted his first YouTube video, a five-minute vlog called “Putting A Puppy Into The Microwave!!” Part “Drake & Josh” (minus the adult supervision) and part “Jackass” (minus the corporate oversight), that hyper-active but ultimately adorable clip anticipated the kind of all-caps antics that would elevate Dobrik and his wack pack of Disney Channel-ready edgelords into new media superstars.
In August of 2020 — after eclipsing eight billion views across his various channels and being selected over pop stars Harry Styles and Shawn Mendes as People Magazine’s “Sexiest Heartthrob of 2019” — Dobrik bought a mansion in Sherman Oaks for $9.5 million. At some point in there, between Dobrik putting a puppy in the microwave and getting a super-lucrative sponsorship deal with Chipotle (they named a burrito after him!), 40-year-old web video elder statesman Casey Neistat began making a documentary about the young content kingpin...
In August of 2020 — after eclipsing eight billion views across his various channels and being selected over pop stars Harry Styles and Shawn Mendes as People Magazine’s “Sexiest Heartthrob of 2019” — Dobrik bought a mansion in Sherman Oaks for $9.5 million. At some point in there, between Dobrik putting a puppy in the microwave and getting a super-lucrative sponsorship deal with Chipotle (they named a burrito after him!), 40-year-old web video elder statesman Casey Neistat began making a documentary about the young content kingpin...
- 3/15/2022
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
David Dobrik was one of the biggest YouTube stars on the planet, a cheery prankster who commanded a vast online following with his so-called “Vlog Squad” and massive brand sponsorship, when everything came tumbling down. After a 2021 Business Insider article detailed the sexual assault allegations against Vlog Squad member Dom Zelaitis, Dobrik’s popularity plummeted, and the drama didn’t end there: That same year, Vlog Squad member Tony Wittek lambasted Dobrik for driving the crane during an ill-fated stunt that left Wittick with major facial injuries and temporary blindness in one eye.
The unraveling of the Dobrik mythos was a jarring reversal of fortune for a face emblematic of modern-day YouTube stardom, and Casey Neistat captured all of it. A prolific Vlogger himself, Neistat started making a movie about Dobrik in 2017, aiming to explore a unique form of 21st century stardom. When Dobrik’s story took a sudden dark turn,...
The unraveling of the Dobrik mythos was a jarring reversal of fortune for a face emblematic of modern-day YouTube stardom, and Casey Neistat captured all of it. A prolific Vlogger himself, Neistat started making a movie about Dobrik in 2017, aiming to explore a unique form of 21st century stardom. When Dobrik’s story took a sudden dark turn,...
- 3/13/2022
- by Eric Kohn
- Indiewire
Most people had a bad 2021, but perhaps no one had a worse year than David Dobrik. At the beginning of last year, the YouTube sensation and head of the crew known as the Vlog Squad was on top of the world and poised to cross over into the mainstream, having lined up countless blue-chip brand deals and even an eponymous pizza franchise called Doughbrick’s.
In March 2021, however, Insider published a bombshell article accusing him of having facilitated and profited off of the sexual assault of an anonymous woman by...
In March 2021, however, Insider published a bombshell article accusing him of having facilitated and profited off of the sexual assault of an anonymous woman by...
- 3/13/2022
- by EJ Dickson
- Rollingstone.com
When Casey Neistat, along with his brother Van, made Filmmaker‘s 25 New Faces list in 2006, he had already made over 300 shorts that had played at film festivals, museums and online. Three years later he launched an HBO series. But Google Neistat now and the information panel for the 40-year filmmaker offers a single blunt ID: “American YouTuber.” It was only in 2010 that Neistat began posting his work on YouTube and in 2015 that these postings became daily, a profusion of content (and subscribers — 12 million) that have made him a progenitor of a newer generation of […]
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- 3/12/2022
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
When Casey Neistat, along with his brother Van, made Filmmaker‘s 25 New Faces list in 2006, he had already made over 300 shorts that had played at film festivals, museums and online. Three years later he launched an HBO series. But Google Neistat now and the information panel for the 40-year filmmaker offers a single blunt ID: “American YouTuber.” It was only in 2010 that Neistat began posting his work on YouTube and in 2015 that these postings became daily, a profusion of content (and subscribers — 12 million) that have made him a progenitor of a newer generation of […]
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- 3/12/2022
- by Scott Macaulay
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
In early 2019, Casey Neistat began filming “Under the Influence,” about 23-year-old YouTube phenomenon David Dobrik, capturing his evolution from prankster to online celebrity with major brand sponsors and tens of millions of followers across social media platforms. But in 2021, the docu took a turn when a Business Insider story documented sexual-assault allegations by a woman against a former member of Dobrik’s Vlog Squad, Dom Zeglaitis. When the article went viral, Dobrik’s world began to collapse around him and Neistat was there to capture it. The result is a can’t-take-your-eyes-off-it feature docu that sheds light on the social media’s ecosystem and the personalities it perpetuates.
Neistat teamed with Killer Films and documentary writer-producer Mark Monroe to make “Under the Influence,” which is bound to cause more controversy for Dobrik after premiering at South by Southwest on March 12. Neistat and Killer Films co-founder Christine Vachon spoke to Variety...
Neistat teamed with Killer Films and documentary writer-producer Mark Monroe to make “Under the Influence,” which is bound to cause more controversy for Dobrik after premiering at South by Southwest on March 12. Neistat and Killer Films co-founder Christine Vachon spoke to Variety...
- 3/12/2022
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
Casey Neistat has made a documentary about fellow vlogger David Dobrik that’s set to appear at SXSW – and the film is already causing controversy before it has even premiered.
While neither creator has promoted the film, which is called Under the Influence, per the SXSW schedule, the 100-minute feature proposes to “capture one of the most precipitous rise-and-falls in the history of the internet...in real-time.” It is set to debut on March 12 at the festival, with an online screening the following morning that will be available worldwide.
The film chronicles two controversies weathered by Dobrik: sexual assault allegations surrounding a former collaborator, and a near-lethal accident in which Vlog Squad member Jeff Wittek incurred serious eye injuries while performing a dangerous stunt.
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While neither creator has promoted the film, which is called Under the Influence, per the SXSW schedule, the 100-minute feature proposes to “capture one of the most precipitous rise-and-falls in the history of the internet...in real-time.” It is set to debut on March 12 at the festival, with an online screening the following morning that will be available worldwide.
The film chronicles two controversies weathered by Dobrik: sexual assault allegations surrounding a former collaborator, and a near-lethal accident in which Vlog Squad member Jeff Wittek incurred serious eye injuries while performing a dangerous stunt.
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- 2/25/2022
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
In-person festival to run in Austin, Texas, from March 11-20.
A starry SXSW 2022 film line-up announced on Wednesday (2) includes world premieres of new work from Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Richard Linklater and Nicolas Cage, among many others.
The Austin, Texas, festival ran online editions over the past two years and is planned to take place from March 11-20 as an in-person event against a backdrop of declining Omicron infection levels across the United States.
The roster includes Irish filmmaker and actor Campbell-Hughes’s It Is In Us All (pictured) in Narrative Feature Competition starring Cosmo Jarvis, Claes Bang and Campbell-Hughes about a...
A starry SXSW 2022 film line-up announced on Wednesday (2) includes world premieres of new work from Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Richard Linklater and Nicolas Cage, among many others.
The Austin, Texas, festival ran online editions over the past two years and is planned to take place from March 11-20 as an in-person event against a backdrop of declining Omicron infection levels across the United States.
The roster includes Irish filmmaker and actor Campbell-Hughes’s It Is In Us All (pictured) in Narrative Feature Competition starring Cosmo Jarvis, Claes Bang and Campbell-Hughes about a...
- 2/2/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Anderson Cooper, the longtime anchor who leads off CNN’s primetime schedule each weeknight, will expand his hosting duties with a new show, “Parental Guidance” on CNN Plus, the streaming-video hub expected to debut in the first quarter of 2022. Cooper will also continue to host “Full Circle,” which will move to the streaming service in 2022.
Cooper will add to the options already announced for the new venue, which aims to lure news aficionados and CNN “superfans” to a new broadband subscription product. CNN has already announced series led by Chris Wallace, Eva Longoria, Kasie Hunt, Scott Galloway and Poppy Harlow.
CNN’s interest in streaming in the past came mainly in ancillary businesses, like Great Big Story, a site devoted to short-form documentaries, and a project with YouTube influencer Casey Neistat. CNN Plus, however, will rely on the news outlet’s full resources and brand, entering a field already crowded by rivals and upstarts.
Cooper will add to the options already announced for the new venue, which aims to lure news aficionados and CNN “superfans” to a new broadband subscription product. CNN has already announced series led by Chris Wallace, Eva Longoria, Kasie Hunt, Scott Galloway and Poppy Harlow.
CNN’s interest in streaming in the past came mainly in ancillary businesses, like Great Big Story, a site devoted to short-form documentaries, and a project with YouTube influencer Casey Neistat. CNN Plus, however, will rely on the news outlet’s full resources and brand, entering a field already crowded by rivals and upstarts.
- 1/1/2022
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Visual effects artist and content creator Julian Bass has landed a new series called Behind The Screens that will air across Meta’s family of apps.
The twenty-year-old will break down visual effects and filmmaking secrets – with the help of industry veterans – across four popular film genres across. The series, also comprising four episodes, will bow on Dec. 21 on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
Bass catapulted to viral renown for a VFX-laden video set to Harry Styles’ "Watermelon Sugar" that showcases his favorite movie characters. The clip has garnered tens of millions of viewers and garnered praise from Zach Braff, Casey Neistat, Mark Hamill, and Disney executive chairman Bob Iger.
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The twenty-year-old will break down visual effects and filmmaking secrets – with the help of industry veterans – across four popular film genres across. The series, also comprising four episodes, will bow on Dec. 21 on Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp.
Bass catapulted to viral renown for a VFX-laden video set to Harry Styles’ "Watermelon Sugar" that showcases his favorite movie characters. The clip has garnered tens of millions of viewers and garnered praise from Zach Braff, Casey Neistat, Mark Hamill, and Disney executive chairman Bob Iger.
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- 12/17/2021
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Casey Neistat has been absent from YouTube for roughly seven months, but returned to share a long-in-the-works venture: a 30-day virtual filmmaking course created alongside virtual learning startup Monthly.
Neistat explains that he has a complicated relationship with education, given that he dropped out of high school after freshman year. That said, the course – priced at $250 – will seek to share his secret sauce as a storyteller as opposed to more conventional learnings.
“It’s not technical – if you want to learn how to use your camera, just Google it,” he exaplined. “It’s not about how to get a lot of views on YouTube – ask MrBeast if that’s your goal. It’s much more about how I see filmmaking as the ultimate tool for self expression.”
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Neistat explains that he has a complicated relationship with education, given that he dropped out of high school after freshman year. That said, the course – priced at $250 – will seek to share his secret sauce as a storyteller as opposed to more conventional learnings.
“It’s not technical – if you want to learn how to use your camera, just Google it,” he exaplined. “It’s not about how to get a lot of views on YouTube – ask MrBeast if that’s your goal. It’s much more about how I see filmmaking as the ultimate tool for self expression.”
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- 12/8/2021
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Canadian actor Seth Rogen has come under fire after seemingly normalising crimes in big city. The actor-writer came under fire after he dismissed someone’s complaint about having been robbed in Los Angeles while defending the city, reports aceshowbiz.com. On Wednesday, November 24, YouTube personality Casey Neistat tweeted: “so our cars got robbed this morning because […]...
- 11/26/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Able, a fintech startup that enables indie creators to manage their financial lives, has raised $3.3 million in seed funding.
The round was led by Elefund and featured participation from Moonshots Capital, Next Coast Ventures, LocalGlobe, and Signal Peak Ventures. Other investors include YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley, Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin, and more than 30 creators including Evan 'VanossGaming' Fong, Phil DeFranco, and Casey Neistat.
Able allows users to receive personalized financial recommendations based on their personal situations, and to move money via text message. It was founded in 2019 by Vince Cortese and Angelo Pullen -- both former top execs at 3BlackDot, a gamer-focused talent network and digital studio that also counts Fong as one of its founders.
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The round was led by Elefund and featured participation from Moonshots Capital, Next Coast Ventures, LocalGlobe, and Signal Peak Ventures. Other investors include YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley, Twitch co-founder Kevin Lin, and more than 30 creators including Evan 'VanossGaming' Fong, Phil DeFranco, and Casey Neistat.
Able allows users to receive personalized financial recommendations based on their personal situations, and to move money via text message. It was founded in 2019 by Vince Cortese and Angelo Pullen -- both former top execs at 3BlackDot, a gamer-focused talent network and digital studio that also counts Fong as one of its founders.
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- 10/28/2021
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Updated with latest: After 24 hours of turmoil involving detailed allegations of sexual coercion and misconduct against a former coach, National Women’s Soccer League commissioner Lisa Baird has stepped down.
An official statement posted to the league’s Twitter account late Friday read, “The National Women’s Soccer League has received and accepted Lisa Baird’s resignation as its commissioner.”
An article published Thursday by The Athletic detailed allegations against North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley, who was fired.
U.S. Women’s National Team stars Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe spoke out publicly about Riley’s misconduct.
Five games, over the course of today and the weekend were taken off the docket as the organization sought to get its hands around the scandal.
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— National Women’s Soccer League (@Nwsl) October 2, 2021
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An official statement posted to the league’s Twitter account late Friday read, “The National Women’s Soccer League has received and accepted Lisa Baird’s resignation as its commissioner.”
An article published Thursday by The Athletic detailed allegations against North Carolina Courage coach Paul Riley, who was fired.
U.S. Women’s National Team stars Alex Morgan and Megan Rapinoe spoke out publicly about Riley’s misconduct.
Five games, over the course of today and the weekend were taken off the docket as the organization sought to get its hands around the scandal.
pic.twitter.com/rDtfhpZKSV
— National Women’s Soccer League (@Nwsl) October 2, 2021
Previously: The National Women’s Soccer League, confronting the biggest crisis since its founding in...
- 10/2/2021
- by Dade Hayes and Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
Nothing, a tech startup that counts YouTuber Casey Neistat as an investor, has today unveiled its first product: a pair of wireless headphones dubbed the Ear (1).
The earbuds are predominantly distinguished by a transparent design that exposes their engineering, microphones, magnets, and circuit board -- as well as active noise cancellation and 34 hours of playtime. Ear (1) also features a red color to distinguish the right earphone, and comes with three liquid silicone tips. They are priced at $99.
A limited-edition drop in the U.S. will launch at 9 am Et on July 31 at nothing.tech, while the product will roll out widely in August across 45 countries, including the U.S., U.K., and Canada.
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The earbuds are predominantly distinguished by a transparent design that exposes their engineering, microphones, magnets, and circuit board -- as well as active noise cancellation and 34 hours of playtime. Ear (1) also features a red color to distinguish the right earphone, and comes with three liquid silicone tips. They are priced at $99.
A limited-edition drop in the U.S. will launch at 9 am Et on July 31 at nothing.tech, while the product will roll out widely in August across 45 countries, including the U.S., U.K., and Canada.
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- 7/27/2021
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Wsl Studios, the studio division of the World Surf League, has updated its development slate.
The upcoming slate of programming will consist of competition series, docu-series and travel series that embody the ethos of surfing.
Hosted and executive produced by Michael Phelps, “Racing on Water: The Ultimate Waterman Competition” is a global competition elimination series in development at Wsl Studios. It will be based on “The Ultimate Waterman” contest, which was founded by world-renowned surfer Laird Hamilton.
An untitled Casey Neistat travel series was also added to the studio’s slate, which will follow the YouTube personality exploring the World Surf League’s elite Champion Tour.
Other projects include “Surfing with Celebrities,” which will follow stars shredding the nar at Wsl’s state-of-the-art Surf Ranch in Lemoore, Ca. The series will be hosted and executive produced by DJ and songwriter Diplo.
Wsl Studios partnered with Ben Silverman and Howard Owens...
The upcoming slate of programming will consist of competition series, docu-series and travel series that embody the ethos of surfing.
Hosted and executive produced by Michael Phelps, “Racing on Water: The Ultimate Waterman Competition” is a global competition elimination series in development at Wsl Studios. It will be based on “The Ultimate Waterman” contest, which was founded by world-renowned surfer Laird Hamilton.
An untitled Casey Neistat travel series was also added to the studio’s slate, which will follow the YouTube personality exploring the World Surf League’s elite Champion Tour.
Other projects include “Surfing with Celebrities,” which will follow stars shredding the nar at Wsl’s state-of-the-art Surf Ranch in Lemoore, Ca. The series will be hosted and executive produced by DJ and songwriter Diplo.
Wsl Studios partnered with Ben Silverman and Howard Owens...
- 6/16/2021
- by Antonio Ferme
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The world’s most famous domino toppling artist has bowled over discovery+.
The streaming service on Friday announced the acquisition of Lily Topples the World, the SXSW Grand Jury Prize-winning documentary about Lily Hevesh, a 20-year-old domino dropping sensation whose videos have attracted more than 1 billion views on YouTube.
The film, directed by Jeremy Workman, will premiere on discovery+ this summer, part of a robust slate of nonfiction programming announced by the platform ahead of the May TV Upfronts next week.
Lily Topples the World was filmed over three years and includes appearances by Jimmy Fallon, Katy Perry, Will Smith, and YouTuber Casey Neistat. Discovery+ describes it as “a unique portrait of an artist, a story of how passion and artistry can make dreams come true, and an unlikely American tale of a quiet Chinese adoptee who transforms into a global artistic force.”
Actress Kelly Marie Tran serves as an executive producer on the documentary.
“Lily is an absolute force. She is an incredible artist who believes in the magic of her own dreams, and her story is one every person will be able to see themselves in,” Tran commented. “She’s the role model I wish I had growing up, and I can’t wait for the world to hear her story.”
Lisa Holme, group SVP, head of content & commercial strategy for Discovery Inc., observed, “Lily is one of the most talented young artists in the world and we are so excited to share this heart-warming documentary alongside a compelling slate of new original docs. The combination of Lily’s visually stunning projects, complemented by her inspiring personal story makes this a can’t miss doc.”
Lily Topples the World joins a lineup of new documentary films that discovery+ promises “will take audiences on a diverse and enlightening journey this year.” Launching June 17 on the service is My Name Is Bulger, about former Massachusetts political figure William Bulger, younger brother of James “Whitey” Bulger, the notorious Boston crime boss. Brendan J. Byrne directed the film that is said to strip “away the hysteria of daily print headlines” about the Bulgers to reveal “a unique American family.”
The Smartest Kids in the World, directed by Tracy Droz Tragos and launching on discovery+ August 16, chronicles “the journey of four American teenagers who study abroad in countries that dramatically outperform the United States in education.”
Launching August 23 is Generation Growth from director Mu Sun, a documentary about Bronx teacher and “urban farmer” Stephen Ritz, who “developed an incredibly successful indoor gardening curriculum that allows children to grow vegetables in the classroom, helping them eat better, be more engaged with school and give them pathways for jobs.”
Set to launch October 18 is the documentary Crutch, directed by Sachi Cunningham and Vayabobo, about the “gravity-defying life” of Bill Shannon, an artist and dancer who performs on crutches.
The previously announced documentaries Introducing, Selma Blair and Rebel Hearts are also set to premiere on discovery+ in 2021.
In addition to claiming the top prize at SXSW, Lily Topples the World won the audience award at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Jeremy Workman produced, directed and edited the film. Robert J. Lyons produced; executive producers include the aforementioned Kelly Marie Tran, as well as Allen Altman, Cathie Altman, Marnie Black, Scott Black, and Jane Lee.
“This film documents the most pivotal moments of my life, professionally and personally,” domino toppler Hevesh said in a video released ahead of SXSW. “This documentary means so much to me and I cannot wait for you to see it when it gets publicly released.”...
The streaming service on Friday announced the acquisition of Lily Topples the World, the SXSW Grand Jury Prize-winning documentary about Lily Hevesh, a 20-year-old domino dropping sensation whose videos have attracted more than 1 billion views on YouTube.
The film, directed by Jeremy Workman, will premiere on discovery+ this summer, part of a robust slate of nonfiction programming announced by the platform ahead of the May TV Upfronts next week.
Lily Topples the World was filmed over three years and includes appearances by Jimmy Fallon, Katy Perry, Will Smith, and YouTuber Casey Neistat. Discovery+ describes it as “a unique portrait of an artist, a story of how passion and artistry can make dreams come true, and an unlikely American tale of a quiet Chinese adoptee who transforms into a global artistic force.”
Actress Kelly Marie Tran serves as an executive producer on the documentary.
“Lily is an absolute force. She is an incredible artist who believes in the magic of her own dreams, and her story is one every person will be able to see themselves in,” Tran commented. “She’s the role model I wish I had growing up, and I can’t wait for the world to hear her story.”
Lisa Holme, group SVP, head of content & commercial strategy for Discovery Inc., observed, “Lily is one of the most talented young artists in the world and we are so excited to share this heart-warming documentary alongside a compelling slate of new original docs. The combination of Lily’s visually stunning projects, complemented by her inspiring personal story makes this a can’t miss doc.”
Lily Topples the World joins a lineup of new documentary films that discovery+ promises “will take audiences on a diverse and enlightening journey this year.” Launching June 17 on the service is My Name Is Bulger, about former Massachusetts political figure William Bulger, younger brother of James “Whitey” Bulger, the notorious Boston crime boss. Brendan J. Byrne directed the film that is said to strip “away the hysteria of daily print headlines” about the Bulgers to reveal “a unique American family.”
The Smartest Kids in the World, directed by Tracy Droz Tragos and launching on discovery+ August 16, chronicles “the journey of four American teenagers who study abroad in countries that dramatically outperform the United States in education.”
Launching August 23 is Generation Growth from director Mu Sun, a documentary about Bronx teacher and “urban farmer” Stephen Ritz, who “developed an incredibly successful indoor gardening curriculum that allows children to grow vegetables in the classroom, helping them eat better, be more engaged with school and give them pathways for jobs.”
Set to launch October 18 is the documentary Crutch, directed by Sachi Cunningham and Vayabobo, about the “gravity-defying life” of Bill Shannon, an artist and dancer who performs on crutches.
The previously announced documentaries Introducing, Selma Blair and Rebel Hearts are also set to premiere on discovery+ in 2021.
In addition to claiming the top prize at SXSW, Lily Topples the World won the audience award at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Jeremy Workman produced, directed and edited the film. Robert J. Lyons produced; executive producers include the aforementioned Kelly Marie Tran, as well as Allen Altman, Cathie Altman, Marnie Black, Scott Black, and Jane Lee.
“This film documents the most pivotal moments of my life, professionally and personally,” domino toppler Hevesh said in a video released ahead of SXSW. “This documentary means so much to me and I cannot wait for you to see it when it gets publicly released.”...
- 5/14/2021
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
The startup Stir, a platform that enables influencers to manage their revenue streams, analytics, and share funds with collaborators, has unveiled a new product offering to help creators more efficiently collect payments on brand deals.
The product, aptly called Pay, lets creators make and receive instantaneous bank-to-bank payments without fees. Pay seeks to replace PayPal, which takes a 2.9% cut of transactions, says Stir’s co-founder and CEO, Joseph Albanese, as well as Venmo and Cash App, which tend not to be used in professional settings by brands. Pay also automates 1099s for both senders and receivers.
Creators can sign up for Pay on Stir’s website beginning today, and the company says it will host Zoom onboarding sessions to walk creators through the new offering. Stir is still in an invite-only beta, and the company does not disclose pricing. Interested creators can sign up here..
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The product, aptly called Pay, lets creators make and receive instantaneous bank-to-bank payments without fees. Pay seeks to replace PayPal, which takes a 2.9% cut of transactions, says Stir’s co-founder and CEO, Joseph Albanese, as well as Venmo and Cash App, which tend not to be used in professional settings by brands. Pay also automates 1099s for both senders and receivers.
Creators can sign up for Pay on Stir’s website beginning today, and the company says it will host Zoom onboarding sessions to walk creators through the new offering. Stir is still in an invite-only beta, and the company does not disclose pricing. Interested creators can sign up here..
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- 5/14/2021
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Retro Tech, the YouTube Original series headlined by tech review giant Marques Brownlee, is returning for its second season on April 13.
The Daytime Emmy-nominated, Vox Media Studios-produced series will explore in its second season the technological promises of the past, and how close we’ve come to achieving them in 2021. Episodes will cover, for instance, flying cars, robot maids, and teleportation. This marks a slightly different premise from the first season, which saw Brownlee examining different nostalgic tech products alongside special guests like Bill Nye, Casey Neistat, and iJustine.
This season will feature appearances from Bill Gates and Neil deGrasse Tyson; comedians Michael Ian Black, Wyatt Cenac, Negin Farsad, Chris Gethard, and Dulcé Sloan; and YouTubers Jake Baldino, Kevin Lieber, Gali Russell, Austin Evans, Michael Gregory, and Sara Dietschy.
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The Daytime Emmy-nominated, Vox Media Studios-produced series will explore in its second season the technological promises of the past, and how close we’ve come to achieving them in 2021. Episodes will cover, for instance, flying cars, robot maids, and teleportation. This marks a slightly different premise from the first season, which saw Brownlee examining different nostalgic tech products alongside special guests like Bill Nye, Casey Neistat, and iJustine.
This season will feature appearances from Bill Gates and Neil deGrasse Tyson; comedians Michael Ian Black, Wyatt Cenac, Negin Farsad, Chris Gethard, and Dulcé Sloan; and YouTubers Jake Baldino, Kevin Lieber, Gali Russell, Austin Evans, Michael Gregory, and Sara Dietschy.
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- 3/30/2021
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
New Delhi, March 9 (Ians) Nothing Technologies, the newly-launched venture of OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, on Tuesday revealed an image of its upcoming product which is expected to be wireless earbuds.
The London-based company recently announced the Stockholm-based company Teenage Engineering as its founding partner.
"This is Concept one, a first expression of our design principles, starting with transparency that embodies our commitment towards bringing technology closer to people," Pei said in a statement.
"We peel off everything superficial, like unnecessary branding on the surface, to focus solely on what adds true value to the user experience,'' Pei added.
Teenage Engineering has been developing highly acclaimed products for people who love sound, music and design.
The company's emblematic first product, the portable wonder synthesizer Op-1, was launched in 2010.
Jesper Kouthoofd, co-founder and CEO of Teenage Engineering is the creative lead behind Nothing's design world, while Tom Howard has been appointed...
The London-based company recently announced the Stockholm-based company Teenage Engineering as its founding partner.
"This is Concept one, a first expression of our design principles, starting with transparency that embodies our commitment towards bringing technology closer to people," Pei said in a statement.
"We peel off everything superficial, like unnecessary branding on the surface, to focus solely on what adds true value to the user experience,'' Pei added.
Teenage Engineering has been developing highly acclaimed products for people who love sound, music and design.
The company's emblematic first product, the portable wonder synthesizer Op-1, was launched in 2010.
Jesper Kouthoofd, co-founder and CEO of Teenage Engineering is the creative lead behind Nothing's design world, while Tom Howard has been appointed...
- 3/9/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Feb 24 (Ians) Nothing Technologies, the newly-launched venture of OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, on Wednesday announced Stockholm-based company Teenage Engineering as its founding partner.
Teenage Engineering has been developing highly acclaimed products for people who love sound, music, and design. The company's emblematic first product, the portable wonder synthesizer Op-1, was launched in 2010.
"I am really excited to welcome Teenage Engineering to the growing Nothing family. They consist of some of the best designers and creatives that I've had the pleasure of working with. Together, we have created a product roadmap that's unique and true to Nothing's vision," Carl Pei, CEO and co-founder of Nothing said in a statement.
Jesper Kouthoofd, co-founder and CEO of Teenage Engineering is the Creative Lead and the visionary behind Nothing's design world, while Tom Howard has been appointed as Head of Design of Nothing.
Nothing also announced that it will open up for...
Teenage Engineering has been developing highly acclaimed products for people who love sound, music, and design. The company's emblematic first product, the portable wonder synthesizer Op-1, was launched in 2010.
"I am really excited to welcome Teenage Engineering to the growing Nothing family. They consist of some of the best designers and creatives that I've had the pleasure of working with. Together, we have created a product roadmap that's unique and true to Nothing's vision," Carl Pei, CEO and co-founder of Nothing said in a statement.
Jesper Kouthoofd, co-founder and CEO of Teenage Engineering is the Creative Lead and the visionary behind Nothing's design world, while Tom Howard has been appointed as Head of Design of Nothing.
Nothing also announced that it will open up for...
- 2/24/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Feb 16 (Ians) Nothing Technologies, the newly launched venture of OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei on Tuesday announced that it will open up for its community to invest in the company through a community equity funding round.
Nothing will allow its community to invest a total of $1.5 million at the same valuation as their Series A funding with Gv (formerly Google Ventures).
"We want our community to be part of our journey from the very start and play an active role in it. As part of this process, we'll also be electing a community member to our board of directors, so that we're always kept in check, and reminded of what users want," Pei said in a statement.
Following this community funding round, investors will have access to Nothing's private community through which they will get exclusive benefits and insights into the company.
According to the company, it is also...
Nothing will allow its community to invest a total of $1.5 million at the same valuation as their Series A funding with Gv (formerly Google Ventures).
"We want our community to be part of our journey from the very start and play an active role in it. As part of this process, we'll also be electing a community member to our board of directors, so that we're always kept in check, and reminded of what users want," Pei said in a statement.
Following this community funding round, investors will have access to Nothing's private community through which they will get exclusive benefits and insights into the company.
According to the company, it is also...
- 2/16/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Feb 16 (Ians) Nothing Technologies, the newly-launched venture of OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, has acquired smartphone brand Essential that shut shop last year, the media reported on Tuesday.
According to a report in 9to5Google, the Essential brand which was launched by Android co-founder Andy Rubin but did not succeed and the company was closed last year, is now officially owned by Pei's Nothing Technologies.
Recent filings at the UK Intellectual Property Office show that Rubin has signed over ownership of his one-time smartphone brand Essential to Pei's Nothing Technologies Limited.
"This process was completed as of January 6, 2021, with the application actually being made as early as November 11, 2020," the report said.
It means that all existing trademarks, logo, and the entire Essential brand are now the intellectual property of Pei's Alphabet-invested startup.
Nothing aims to expand its operations in Europe with headquarters in London and release its first smart device,...
According to a report in 9to5Google, the Essential brand which was launched by Android co-founder Andy Rubin but did not succeed and the company was closed last year, is now officially owned by Pei's Nothing Technologies.
Recent filings at the UK Intellectual Property Office show that Rubin has signed over ownership of his one-time smartphone brand Essential to Pei's Nothing Technologies Limited.
"This process was completed as of January 6, 2021, with the application actually being made as early as November 11, 2020," the report said.
It means that all existing trademarks, logo, and the entire Essential brand are now the intellectual property of Pei's Alphabet-invested startup.
Nothing aims to expand its operations in Europe with headquarters in London and release its first smart device,...
- 2/16/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
London, Feb 9 (Ians) Newly-formed consumer technology company Nothing, a brainchild of OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, on Tuesday announced it has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Gv (formerly Google Ventures), a subsidiary of Google.
With new funds, the company aims to expand its operations in Europe with headquarters in London and release its first smart devices in the coming months, it said in a statement.
"We are grateful to have a venture capital firm of this calibre help in building Nothing together with us," said Pei, CEO and co-founder of Nothing.
"We plan to aggressively grow the company, in particular our R&d and design capabilities, to realise our mission of removing barriers between people and technology," Pei said.
London-based Nothing has so far raised over $22 million. In December, the company raised $7 million in seed financing in December that included tech leaders and investors such as Tony Fadell,...
With new funds, the company aims to expand its operations in Europe with headquarters in London and release its first smart devices in the coming months, it said in a statement.
"We are grateful to have a venture capital firm of this calibre help in building Nothing together with us," said Pei, CEO and co-founder of Nothing.
"We plan to aggressively grow the company, in particular our R&d and design capabilities, to realise our mission of removing barriers between people and technology," Pei said.
London-based Nothing has so far raised over $22 million. In December, the company raised $7 million in seed financing in December that included tech leaders and investors such as Tony Fadell,...
- 2/9/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
London, Feb 9 (Ians) Newly-formed consumer technology company Nothing, a brainchild of OnePlus co-founder Carl Pei, on Tuesday announced it has raised $15 million in a Series A round led by Gv (formerly Google Ventures), a venture capital investment arm of Alphabet which is the parent company of Google.
With new funds, the company aims to expand its operations in Europe with headquarters in London and release its first smart devices in the coming months, it said in a statement.
"We are grateful to have a venture capital firm of this calibre help in building Nothing together with us," said Pei, CEO and co-founder of Nothing.
"We plan to aggressively grow the company, in particular our R&d and design capabilities, to realise our mission of removing barriers between people and technology," Pei said.
London-based Nothing has so far raised over $22 million. In December, the company raised $7 million in seed financing in...
With new funds, the company aims to expand its operations in Europe with headquarters in London and release its first smart devices in the coming months, it said in a statement.
"We are grateful to have a venture capital firm of this calibre help in building Nothing together with us," said Pei, CEO and co-founder of Nothing.
"We plan to aggressively grow the company, in particular our R&d and design capabilities, to realise our mission of removing barriers between people and technology," Pei said.
London-based Nothing has so far raised over $22 million. In December, the company raised $7 million in seed financing in...
- 2/9/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Jan 27 (Ians) OnePlus Co-founder Carl Pei on Wednesday launched a new London-based consumer technology company called "Nothing" that will release its first smart devices in the first half of this year.
The announcement came shortly after a $7 million round in seed financing in December that included tech leaders and investors such as Tony Fadell, Casey Neistat, Kevin Lin, Steve Huffman and Josh Buckley.
Kunal Shah, Founder, Cred, has also invested in "Nothing" although the amount has not been disclosed yet.
"It's been a while since anything interesting happened in tech. It is time for a fresh breeze of change," said Pei, CEO and founder of ‘Nothing'.
"Nothing's mission is to remove barriers between people and technology to create a seamless digital future. We believe that the best technology is beautiful, yet natural and intuitive to use. When sufficiently advanced, it should fade into the background and feel like nothing,...
The announcement came shortly after a $7 million round in seed financing in December that included tech leaders and investors such as Tony Fadell, Casey Neistat, Kevin Lin, Steve Huffman and Josh Buckley.
Kunal Shah, Founder, Cred, has also invested in "Nothing" although the amount has not been disclosed yet.
"It's been a while since anything interesting happened in tech. It is time for a fresh breeze of change," said Pei, CEO and founder of ‘Nothing'.
"Nothing's mission is to remove barriers between people and technology to create a seamless digital future. We believe that the best technology is beautiful, yet natural and intuitive to use. When sufficiently advanced, it should fade into the background and feel like nothing,...
- 1/27/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Today, the startup Stir -- a platform that enables digital creators to manage their various revenue streams, organize their analytics, and share funds with collaborators -- unveiled its beta product and announced a $4 million seed round.
The round featured participation from Homebrew, XYZ Capital, Ludlow Ventures, creator Casey Neistat, YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley, Cameo CEO, Steven Galanis, digital media company Mythical, Patreon CEO Jack Conte, investor Li Jin, Anchor CEO Michael Mignano, and SeatGeek executive Ian Borthwick.
Stir was founded by Facebook vet Joseph Albanese (who serves as CEO) and Cto Kushal Byatnal -- formerly of Brex, Google, and Amazon.
Stir says it enables creators to integrate their YouTube, Patreon, or Shopify accounts to track how business is going and where money is coming from, in addition to furnishing audience concentration and growth analytics to help creators make decisions about where to focus their attention. Additionally, a product within Stir...
The round featured participation from Homebrew, XYZ Capital, Ludlow Ventures, creator Casey Neistat, YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley, Cameo CEO, Steven Galanis, digital media company Mythical, Patreon CEO Jack Conte, investor Li Jin, Anchor CEO Michael Mignano, and SeatGeek executive Ian Borthwick.
Stir was founded by Facebook vet Joseph Albanese (who serves as CEO) and Cto Kushal Byatnal -- formerly of Brex, Google, and Amazon.
Stir says it enables creators to integrate their YouTube, Patreon, or Shopify accounts to track how business is going and where money is coming from, in addition to furnishing audience concentration and growth analytics to help creators make decisions about where to focus their attention. Additionally, a product within Stir...
- 10/20/2020
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
On the October 9, 2020 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor-in-chief Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film managing editor Jacob Hall, weekend editor Brad Oman, senior writer Ben Pearson and writers Hoai-Tran Bui and Chris Evangelista to discuss what they’ve been up to at the Water Cooler. At The Water Cooler: What we’ve been Doing: […]
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- 10/9/2020
- by Peter Sciretta
- Slash Film
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