Prank shows are sources of laughter and entertainment, but what if they took a violent, bloody turn? This frightening "what if?" is at the core of Scare Campaign, the new film from Australian filmmakers Colin and Cameron Cairnes (100 Bloody Acres) that will be making its Us digital premiere this October:
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – September 19, 2016 – Studio71 (S71), the digital entertainment company and multichannel network of the ProSiebenSat.1 Group, and YouTube pranking sensation Matteo Moroni “aka” Dm Pranks today announced the U.S. digital premiere of the Australian horror thriller Scare Campaign on Monday, October 24, 2016. Written and directed by brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes, the team behind 2013’s critically acclaimed 100 Bloody Acres, Scare Campaign explores what happens when a reality TV prank show’s latest victim unexpectedly turns the tables on the cast and crew.
Explains Cameron, "[Scare Campaign] really evolved from us watching YouTube clips – stuff where elaborate pranks get a bit out of hand,...
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA – September 19, 2016 – Studio71 (S71), the digital entertainment company and multichannel network of the ProSiebenSat.1 Group, and YouTube pranking sensation Matteo Moroni “aka” Dm Pranks today announced the U.S. digital premiere of the Australian horror thriller Scare Campaign on Monday, October 24, 2016. Written and directed by brothers Colin and Cameron Cairnes, the team behind 2013’s critically acclaimed 100 Bloody Acres, Scare Campaign explores what happens when a reality TV prank show’s latest victim unexpectedly turns the tables on the cast and crew.
Explains Cameron, "[Scare Campaign] really evolved from us watching YouTube clips – stuff where elaborate pranks get a bit out of hand,...
- 9/21/2016
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
This April Fools’ Day, YouTube became ground zero for a handful of high-profile projects within the explosively popular prank video genre.
On the debut episode of their YouTube Red series, Prank Academy, Jeana Smith and Jesse Wellens tricked vlogger Joey Graceffa into thinking he’d ignited a crew member of a cooking show spectacularly into flames.
Two days later, Roman Atwood, Dennis Roady, and Vitaly Zdorovetskiy released Natural Born Pranksters -- a feature film in which the trio pull off feats far more diabolical than their typical YouTube fare -- like tricking a father-to-be into thinking his wife has given birth to the mailman’s baby. The movie catapulted to the No. 1 spot on the iTunes comedy charts, and the No. 2 movie overall during the weekend of its release -- second only to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
These impressive digital box office metrics should come as no surprise. In...
On the debut episode of their YouTube Red series, Prank Academy, Jeana Smith and Jesse Wellens tricked vlogger Joey Graceffa into thinking he’d ignited a crew member of a cooking show spectacularly into flames.
Two days later, Roman Atwood, Dennis Roady, and Vitaly Zdorovetskiy released Natural Born Pranksters -- a feature film in which the trio pull off feats far more diabolical than their typical YouTube fare -- like tricking a father-to-be into thinking his wife has given birth to the mailman’s baby. The movie catapulted to the No. 1 spot on the iTunes comedy charts, and the No. 2 movie overall during the weekend of its release -- second only to Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
These impressive digital box office metrics should come as no surprise. In...
- 4/13/2016
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
A feature film starring three of YouTube’s most popular practical jokes has arrived, fittingly, on April Fools’ Day. Natural Born Pranksters, which is led by Roman Atwood, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, and Dennis Roady, is now available in theaters, on video on-demand platforms like iTunes, and on home video.
In their film, Atwood, Zdorovetskiy, and Roady pull off some of their most extravagant stunts yet, with unsuspecting targets falling victim. A few other YouTube stars, including Tom Mabe, Jenna Marbles, and Furious Pete, show up to lend some helping hands. I’ve previously described Natural Born Pranksters as “Jackass re-spun for the YouTube crowd,” and the film’s trailer backs up that characterization.
Natural Born Pranksters has been in the works since 2014, when Collective Digital Studio -- which has since merged with Studio 71 and adopted the German network’s name -- announced its plan to harness the star power of the titular pranksters.
In their film, Atwood, Zdorovetskiy, and Roady pull off some of their most extravagant stunts yet, with unsuspecting targets falling victim. A few other YouTube stars, including Tom Mabe, Jenna Marbles, and Furious Pete, show up to lend some helping hands. I’ve previously described Natural Born Pranksters as “Jackass re-spun for the YouTube crowd,” and the film’s trailer backs up that characterization.
Natural Born Pranksters has been in the works since 2014, when Collective Digital Studio -- which has since merged with Studio 71 and adopted the German network’s name -- announced its plan to harness the star power of the titular pranksters.
- 4/1/2016
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Spring is turning into quite the romantic season for Brandi Glanville. E! News can confirm that the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star and Theo Von have recently started seeing each other. "They met because they did each other's podcasts," a source revealed exclusively to E! News. "She did his, then he did her's. The romantic aspect is new." According to our insider, the pair has gone out a handful of times in private. The duo, however, was spotted Tuesday night at the Los Angeles premiere of Natural Born Pranksters. "He travels a lot because of his comedy schedule but they were spotted at his show last night holding hands," our insider shared. "So...
- 3/31/2016
- E! Online
Trailers are an under-appreciated art form insofar that many times they’re seen as vehicles for showing footage, explaining films away, or showing their hand about what moviegoers can expect. Foreign, domestic, independent, big budget: What better way to hone your skills as a thoughtful moviegoer than by deconstructing these little pieces of advertising? This week […]
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- 2/20/2016
- by Christopher Stipp
- Slash Film
YouTube stars get their shot at movie fame in Lionsgate’s “Natural Born Pranksters,” which follows the antics of Roman Atwood, Dennis Roady and Vitaly Zdorovetskiy. The film purports to include all new pranks and stunts, which should be welcome news to fans of the trio, who have amassed more than 28 million subscribers and over three billion views. “Natural Born Pranksters” will also feature cameos from other online stars including Jenna Marbles, Furious Pete, Jukka Hilden, Kc James, Kevin Brueck, Tom Mabe and Peter Vass. Also Read: James Corden's Carpool Karaoke with Adele Sets YouTube Record Studio71 financed and produced the film,...
- 2/16/2016
- by Linda Ge
- The Wrap
Cds Films recently had one if its first feature flicks Natural Born Pranksters picked up for distribution by Lionsgate. Now, the film division of the multi-channel network Collective Digital Studio is adding another title to its roster of original movies. Cds Films has started production on its newest feature starring Vine celebrity Matthew Espinosa.
Directed by Joshua Caldwell (Layover, South Beach), the untitled comedy-drama from tells the story of Jordan Jay (played by Espinosa), a teen pop star who just wants to lead a normal life. Jordan abandons his sold-out tour and runs away to a small town where he meets Emily, a girl described in a release as “a rebellious street artist who wants nothing to do with [Jordan].” Cds Films’ upcoming title also co-stars Sarah Jeffery (Shades of Blue), Tava Smiley (General Hospital), Caitlin Keats (Kill Bill: Vol 2), Lamonica Garrett (Sons of Anarchy), and Allison Paige (The Lizzie Bennet Diaries...
Directed by Joshua Caldwell (Layover, South Beach), the untitled comedy-drama from tells the story of Jordan Jay (played by Espinosa), a teen pop star who just wants to lead a normal life. Jordan abandons his sold-out tour and runs away to a small town where he meets Emily, a girl described in a release as “a rebellious street artist who wants nothing to do with [Jordan].” Cds Films’ upcoming title also co-stars Sarah Jeffery (Shades of Blue), Tava Smiley (General Hospital), Caitlin Keats (Kill Bill: Vol 2), Lamonica Garrett (Sons of Anarchy), and Allison Paige (The Lizzie Bennet Diaries...
- 12/10/2015
- by Bree Brouwer
- Tubefilter.com
Studio teams with YouTube stars on day-and-date launchLionsgate has picked up distribution rights from Collective Digital Studio to Natural Born Pranksters starring YouTube pranksters VitalyzdTV, Roman Atwood and Dennis Roady. Lionsgate will release the film day-and-date in theatres, via Est and VOD in early 2016.Momentum Pictures has acquired all North American rights from Ambi Distribution to the feature film All Roads Lead To Rome. Ella Lemhagen directed the rom-com that stars Sarah Jessica Parker, Raoul Bova and Paz Vega. Josh Appignanesi and Cindy Myers co-wrote the screenplay. All Roads Lead To Rome will open day-and-date theatrically and on digital in 2016.Patriot Pictures CEO Michael Mendelsohn is preparing to start production this month on comedy Chocolate City 2: Vegas Battle. Viacom’s Paramount and Bet acquired Chocolate City, Jean-Claude Lamarre will direct the sequel, described as being in the vein of the Magic Mike and Bring It On franchises. Mendelsohn produces and finances via his Patriot Pictures and Union...
- 11/7/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Three of YouTube’s most successful practical jokers are officially coming to movie theaters. Lionsgate has picked up the distribution rights for Natural Born Pranksters, a film produced by Collective Digital Studio and starring Roman Atwood, Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, and Dennis Roady.
Atwood, Zdorovetskiy (aka VitalyzdTV), and Roady are all known for the prank videos they create on YouTube, where they have more than 17 million subscribers among their respective channels. In Natural Born Pranksters, they will take their antics to the big screen by “turning Hollywood into Prankwood,” according to a press release. Guests who will appear in the film will include Jenna Marbles, Furious Pete, and fellow prankster Tom Mabe. It kind of sounds like Jackass, re-spun for the YouTube crowd.
Natural Born Pranksters has been in the works for more than a year and a half. It was first announced in April 2014, shortly after Atwood and Zdorovetskiy joined the Collective Digital Studio.
Atwood, Zdorovetskiy (aka VitalyzdTV), and Roady are all known for the prank videos they create on YouTube, where they have more than 17 million subscribers among their respective channels. In Natural Born Pranksters, they will take their antics to the big screen by “turning Hollywood into Prankwood,” according to a press release. Guests who will appear in the film will include Jenna Marbles, Furious Pete, and fellow prankster Tom Mabe. It kind of sounds like Jackass, re-spun for the YouTube crowd.
Natural Born Pranksters has been in the works for more than a year and a half. It was first announced in April 2014, shortly after Atwood and Zdorovetskiy joined the Collective Digital Studio.
- 11/6/2015
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Lionsgate acquired the distribution rights for Natural Born Pranksters, a movie starring YouTube's top pranksters VitalyzdTV, Roman Atwood and Dennis Roady. The film, financed and produced by Collective Digital Studio, follows the trio as they pull their best pranks and stunts. These three have a whopping following of 25 million subscribers, which has translated to over three billion (yes, with a ‘b’) views. The prankster trio are all part of the Collective Digital Studio…...
- 11/6/2015
- Deadline
Lionsgate has acquired worldwide rights to “Natural Born Pranksters,” a movie starring YouTube’s top prankster team VitalyzdTV, Roman Atwood and Dennis Roady, the studio announced today. The three YouTube stars collectively have more than 25 million subscribers and more than 3 billion views. Jenna Marbles and Dave England are featured in cameos in the film. Collective Digital Studio financed and produced the film, which features the three stars executing their most epic pranks and stunts. The film was directed by Atwood and Ben Pluimer. Also Read: Grace Helbig, Mamrie Hart, Hannah Hart Digital Movie 'Dirty Thirty' Sells to Lionsgate VitalyzdTV has more than.
- 11/6/2015
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
If he wants to continue amusing his viewers, YouTube star Roman Atwood must continue to come up with novel prank ideas. With his latest video, he has done just that: Atwood traveled to TV host Howie Mandel's house and covered it with more than 4,000 rolls of toilet paper.
In the video, Atwood--who has more than 5.7 million subscribers on YouTube--describes Mandel as his "friend." The prankster's relationship with the Deal or No Deal host runs through Alex Mandel, Howie's son and a YouTube mixologist who has collaborated with Atwood in the past. With the help of Alex and Howie's wife Terry, Atwood drove a moving truck up to Mandel's house and proceeded to unleash Tp hell upon the ritzy mansion.
The glorious prank becomes ever greater when combined with Mandel's personality. The comedian and actor has a well-known fear of germs, so as you can imagine, unbridled mess...
In the video, Atwood--who has more than 5.7 million subscribers on YouTube--describes Mandel as his "friend." The prankster's relationship with the Deal or No Deal host runs through Alex Mandel, Howie's son and a YouTube mixologist who has collaborated with Atwood in the past. With the help of Alex and Howie's wife Terry, Atwood drove a moving truck up to Mandel's house and proceeded to unleash Tp hell upon the ritzy mansion.
The glorious prank becomes ever greater when combined with Mandel's personality. The comedian and actor has a well-known fear of germs, so as you can imagine, unbridled mess...
- 3/17/2015
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
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