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Introducing YouTube Red Original Series and Movies from your favorite stars
Wednesday, October 21, 2015
Last year, we
announced
an initiative to invest in the creativity of our top YouTube stars. We wanted to give them an opportunity to realize some of their long-held creative ambitions by developing new content for YouTube. Today, we’re announcing some of the original series and movies we’ll be debuting with
YouTube Red
.
YouTube Red is the experience fans have been asking for. For just $9.99 a month, you’ll be able to enjoy videos across all of YouTube without ads, save videos to watch offline on your phone or tablet and play videos in the background.
But we’re not stopping there. Starting next year, YouTube Red members will get access to new, original series and movies from some of YouTube’s biggest creators. We’re excited to announce some of them today, with more to come:
Scare PewDiePie
: In this reality-adventure series from the creator and executive producers of
The Walking Dead
at
Skybound Entertainment
and
Maker Studios
, experience thrills, chills and laughter as
PewDiePie
encounters terrifying situations inspired by his favorite video games.
Sing It!
: From
Fine Brothers Entertainment
and
Mandeville Films
comes SING IT!, a scripted comedy that lovingly satirizes the reality singing competitions that have become a centerpiece of pop culture.
Lazer Team
: In this feature-length action-comedy from
Rooster Teeth
and
Fullscreen Films
, four small-town losers stumble upon an alien ship carrying a mysterious cargo, leading to a battle to save Earth from an all-powerful enemy.
A Trip to Unicorn Island
: From the team at
Astronauts Wanted
, this feature-length movie gives fans an extraordinary look inside the life and journey of
Lilly Singh
as she embarks on a challenging 26-city global tour where she has to remember to practice what she preaches: happiness is the only thing worth fighting for.
Untitled Joey Graceffa project
: In this all-new reality adventure series,
Joey Graceffa
brings together an ensemble of top YouTubers for a murder mystery they'll never forget. They'll form alliances to survive, but little do they know that most won't make it out alive.
360 Project from MatPat of Game Theory
: YouTube educator and pop culture expert MatPat from
The Game Theorists
invites the audience to come along for the ride in an innovative new series and 360 VR experience. In each episode Matt explores the real-life science behind popular video games by throwing gamers into the high-stakes scenarios they play through every day, from water jetpacks to haunted pizzerias.
Single by 30
: In this romantic drama series from
Wong Fu Productions
and
New Form Digital
, two high school best friends make a promise to get married if they’re still single at 30. A decade later, with 30 quickly approaching, their attempt at upholding their vow unfolds in unexpected ways. Starring Harry Shum, Jr. and Kina Grannis.
Untitled CollegeHumor project
: Written by and starring the cast of
CollegeHumor
, along with special guests, this new anthology series will take a dark and comedic look at the absurdity of Internet culture.
Fight of the Living Dead
: In an unprecedented social experiment reality show from
Alpine Labs
,
Fight of the Living Dead
takes popular YouTube talent and traps them in a frighteningly realistic zombie apocalypse. They must use their instincts and gaming skills to survive as they battle the elements for the ultimate prize of survival.
I Am Tobuscus
: From the mind of
Toby Turner
, this scripted comedy explores the world of a self-involved YouTube creator pursuing bigger stardom. The show features original music, and satirizes the hilarious details of being an eccentric, new-age celebrity.
We’re excited to bring these original series and movies to YouTube Red members and give you even more for your membership beginning next year. Viewers in the U.S. can try
YouTube Red
for free with a one month trial starting on October 28.
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