Azor Ahai 18,861 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 http://variety.com/2014/digital/news/lionsgate-acquires-worldwide-rights-to-the-smosh-movie-starring-youtube-comedy-duo-1201308432/ Lionsgate has picked up global distribution rights to “The Smosh Movie,†starring the YouTube comedy duo of Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox, banking on their Internet celebrity to drive audiences to the feature-length film. Production was jointly financed by DreamWorks Animation’s AwesomenessTV, headed by Brian Robbins, and Defy Media, a digital media company in which Lionsgate has an equity interest. “’The Smosh Movie’ brings to life a YouTube comedy franchise beloved by fans around the world and reflects our commitment to extend storytelling in exciting new directions that reach today’s digital audience,†Jason Constantine, Lionsgate’s president of acquisitions and co-productions, said in a statement. Smosh  Defy Media’s most iconic property  has more than 30 million combined YouTube subscribers, along with 19 million social media followers and 12 million monthly unique website visitors. The movie production “marks a major next step in super-serving our audience of millions and an opportunity to entertain millions more,†Defy Media CEO Matt Diamond said. In addition to Padilla and Hecox, “The Smosh Movie†will feature YouTube stars Jenna Marbles, Grace Helbig, Harley Morenstein, Shane Dawson, Mark Fischback (“Markiplierâ€) and Dominic “D-Trix†Sandoval, along with Jillian Nelson, Brittany Ross, “Stone Cold†Steve Austin and Michael Ian Black. Added Robbins, “Smosh is one of the most treasured brands on YouTube, and Ian and Anthony are big-time comedic talents. Once we read Eric Falconer’s script, we knew we had something different and exciting.†Exec producers of “The Smosh Movie†are Brett Bouttier, Joe Davola, Barry Blumberg, Shauna Phelan, Anthony Padilla and Ian Hecox. Brian Robbins serves as producer. Eric Falconer (“Blue Mountain State,†“How I Met Your Motherâ€) wrote the script, directed by Alex Winter (“Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure,†“Freakedâ€). The film was partially shot at YouTube Space LA. Deal was negotiated for Lionsgate by Constantine, SVP of acquisitions Eda Kowan and EVP business and legal affairs for acquisitions and co-productions Wendy Jaffe. AwesomenessTV was repped by United Talent Agency. First they shade Gaga now they make a movie ?!?! Insult Gaga= Movie Deal Thats why Katy had a movie. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael 533 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 lol this will flop beyond belief, just like the Fred movies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsterdreams 1,529 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Not gonna be good, I can tell you that for nothing Haters gonna need more than a flashlight for my shade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolodex of Hate 1,721 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 I don't understand what they did to insult Gaga/how making the movie insults Gaga I've missed something We have no legal choice but to stan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azor Ahai 18,861 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 I don't understand what they did to insult Gaga/how making the movie insults Gaga I've missed something They made a post on their site saying Gaga is a Madge Copycat yesterday and today this pops up . Coincidence ? I think not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GagaXCupcakke 3,818 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 No one even cares about Smosh anymore, they should of done this 3 years ago Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstreak 6,651 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 But they're not even funny. Take a moment to think of just flexibility, love, and trust~ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pure Adrenaline 1,518 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 The Smosh Movie†will feature YouTube stars Jenna Marbles, Grace Helbig, Harley Morenstein, Shane Dawson, Mark Fischback (“Markiplierâ€) and Dominic “D-Trix†Sandoval, along with Jillian Nelson, Brittany Ross, “Stone Cold†Steve Austin and Michael Ian Black. omg yassss great I love smosh I just hope this wont turn out like the Fred movie and after that they go into oblivion and no one ever hear of them again .... ever It's much more fun to have hizophrenia... u never get lonely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix 17,395 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 #mess 💎 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swando 300 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 #mess Noooo, not that guy trying to get his head up that guy's Butt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azor Ahai 18,861 Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share Posted September 18, 2014 #mess *Tries not to masturbate* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forslayage 676 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 just like the Fred movies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raikou 1,169 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 who Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Josh 3 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Their target audience of 10 year olds will love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillieGOAT 4,867 Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 *rolls eyes* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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