http://gawker.com/5362833/hugely-annoying-youtuber-scores-film-deal
QuoteInternet media is niche media. So you've probably never heard of "Fred," the online actor whose YouTube channel is followed by 1.5 million people. But don't worry: Fred's self-harm-inducing schtick will soon land in a theater near you.
How does an obnoxiously over-the-top kid on digital helium land a feature film deal, as Fred has done, according to a casting call obtained by TubeFilter? By having the most, or now second-most, followers of anyone on Google's video site. And by playing perfectly to Hollywood's fantasy that the branded serials its traditional TV studios specialize in can be profitably replicated online: Fred, you see, earns a reported six figures off this cheaply-produced stuff.
Don't tell studio honchos that, marvels of nature like "Fred" and sharp wits like Ze Frank not withstanding, YouTube will forever be dominated by cat videos, plane crashes and other spontaneously-obtained footage. After all, we wouldn't want the "Fred"s of tomorrow to miss their big Hollywood paydays.
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No matter what, that film will bomb and maybe whoever gave him this deal will learn their lesson.
I demand everyone working in the film industry right now be fired, and never be allowed to work in films again, and bring in some new talented people who actually want to make works of ART.
God these studios just baffle the mind sometimes
Fred should an hero.
I thought he was amusing at first, but this is just too much.
Quote from: ゾビストグラー on September 20, 2009, 06:33:16 AM
No matter what, that film will bomb and maybe whoever gave him this deal will learn their lesson.
This.
Fred must die.
Ah Fred...the person who ruined speed-up for me.
Whoever gave him the deal should be impaled. Slowly.
Wait, WHAT?
Who in their right mind gives someone that makes youtube videos a FUCKING FILM DEAL?
God. That. Is. FUCKED UP.
You all get really pissy over something that shouldn't even bother any of you. Yeah its stupid but who cares you don't have to see it.
Can we ban Hoss, please?
nigahiga got his own movie, too.
Nigahiga is the most overrated person on Youtube.
Quote from: Hoss Delgado on September 20, 2009, 11:17:37 AM
You all get really pissy over something that shouldn't even bother any of you. Yeah its stupid but who cares you don't have to see it.
We can get pissy over what we want, ya know.
WE ARE OUR OWN INDIVIDUALS
Oh god. Who ever would sit through that entire movie will have unsubscribed to him. Seriously, how can anyone take that guy for more than 5 minutes?
Quote from: Hoss Delgado on September 20, 2009, 11:17:37 AM
You all get really pissy over something that shouldn't even bother any of you. Yeah its stupid but who cares you don't have to see it.
it spreads fred influence and gets even more intercourse ers talking about the piece of poop.
It affects me.
Quote from: Tsumaru on September 20, 2009, 11:46:27 AM
Nigahiga is the most overrated person on Youtube.
What has he even done?
Quote from: ロータス on September 20, 2009, 02:23:44 PM
What has he even done?
Big bouncy inflatable green ball
Shamwoohoo
Movie parodies (specifically Twilight)
And a crapload of other stuff. I think his stuff is funny, but I agree that it's overrated.
Who's Fred?
Quote from: Tsumaru on September 20, 2009, 11:29:22 AM
Can we ban Hoss, please?
This is a good idea.
Quote from: Dr. Kilroy on September 20, 2009, 03:03:01 PM
This is a good idea.
Yes, ban Hoss for his opinions. How dare he not agree with the general opinion!
Quote from: Dr. Kilroy on September 20, 2009, 03:03:01 PM
Who's Fred?
This is a good idea.
hahahahaha
and don't be stupid you all already know this movie will do horrible in theaters, just ignore it.
in b4 the movie earns $200 million
Just kidding. I can't think of anyone who would pay to see such idiocy.
Quote from: Silverhawk79 on September 20, 2009, 04:03:14 PM
in b4 the movie earns $200 million
Just kidding. I can't think of anyone who would pay to see such idiocy.
Anyone other than the American public of course.
Who would pay to see a movie that you can find online for free? I'm assuming it will be especially easy to find this movie online, as well as the fact it will most likely be no different then his own YouTube videos.
Anyway, I think it's hilarious that he's getting a movie deal. Didn't Verizon pay him to do a commercial for them, too?
....... :|
Quote from: Dog Food on September 20, 2009, 04:47:40 PM
Who would pay to see a movie that you can find online for free? I'm assuming it will be especially easy to find this movie online, as well as the fact it will most likely be no different then his own YouTube videos.
Anyway, I think it's hilarious that he's getting a movie deal. Didn't Verizon pay him to do a commercial for them, too?
The people who like Fred are not computer literate enough to know how to torrent. Nor would I think an uploader even want to see the piece of garbage.
....I am absolutely baffled at this. How can Fred some stupid kid land a spot in Miranda Cosgrove's new show, and now a movie? When someone can get this famous from making short obnoxious video's only 8 year olds intercourse ed up on pixie sticks would find half amusing is ridiculous.
This is to much, the world has turned insane, and the movie industry has gone to hell. They really have no better idea's.
Fucking dreadful.
I hate fred, i remember when everyone unsubscribed to him on june 21st as a joke or something