Scare PewDiePie
| Scare PewDiePie | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | |
| Directed by | Travis Draft |
| Starring | Felix Kjellberg |
| Theme music composer | Jim McKeever |
| Composer(s) | Jim McKeever |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 10 (list of episodes) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) |
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| Producer(s) | David Storrs |
| Production location(s) | Los Angeles |
| Cinematography | Bruce Ready |
| Editor(s) |
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| Running time | 14-23 minutes |
| Production company(s) | |
| Distributor | YouTube Red |
| Release | |
| Original network | YouTube Red |
| Picture format | 4K (Ultra HD) |
| Original release | February 10 – April 6, 2016 |
Scare PewDiePie (stylized on the web as SCARE PEWDIEPIE) was an American web television series starring Swedish YouTube personality Felix Kjellberg. The series was produced by Maker Studios (now Disney Digital Network) and Skybound Entertainment, with Robert Kirkman serving as executive producer, and premiered on February 10, 2016 exclusively for YouTube Red, YouTube's subscription service.
It featured PewDiePie exploring sets, designed and based on the horror video games which PewDiePie played and commented over on his YouTube channel.[1]
10 episodes were produced and filmed in Los Angeles, California during September 2015.
There was a planned second season that was to be released on March 9, 2017, called Scare PewDiePie: Multiplayer, where PewDiePie was going to be joined by fellow YouTuber Jacksepticeye, but the show was cancelled before its release.
Plot
In this reality-adventure series, PewDiePie encounters terrifying situations and sets inspired by his favorite survival horror video games he previously played over on his YouTube channel. On some "levels", he is joined by other YouTubers, who follow and help him, including Markiplier, Smosh (Ian and Anthony), Game Grumps (Arin/Egoraptor), and MatPat.[1]
Production
Development
In September 2015, PewDiePie announced through a vlog that he was working with a camera crew, shooting a show on location in Los Angeles.[2] At the time, PewDiePie did not reveal whether it was to be shot for a television or online audience, confirming that he could not speak too much about the show's details at the time.[2]
In October 2015, YouTube announced YouTube Red, its paid subscription ad service that would offer subscribers an ad-free experience, which would also allow users to download videos for offline viewing.[3] In addition, the service would be launching original content exclusive to YouTube Red subscribers in 2016.[4] This original content was announced to include Scare PewDiePie, the aforementioned series which PewDiePie hinted at.[5] Scare PewDiePie was announced as one of the initial original series of the service, set to be produced by Skybound Entertainment as well as Maker Studios.[6][7]
After the series was announced, PewDiePie spoke about his experience shooting the series, stating, "Shooting a show like this in a completely new format has been so much fun," and adding, "we just wrapped shooting but I still feel unsure every day if I'm safe or not from another scare."[7] During a press release, Skybound's co-founder, Robert Kirkman, stated, "Working with Felix, YouTube and Maker Studios on this venture has been creatively exhilarating and just plain fun. I trust audiences will love the show as much as we loved creating it."[5]
On June 23, 2016, YouTube announced that Scare PewDiePie, as well as another YouTube Red show—Foursome—would both be renewed for a second season.[8] However, on February 14, 2017, YouTube announced that Scare PewDiePie was cancelled following a series of anti-Semitic jokes made by Kjellberg on his YouTube channel.[9]
On March 14, 2017, PewDiePie released a joke video of Scare PewDiePie: Season 2.[10]
| # | Title | Episode length | Original release date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | "Level 1 - Let's Play Doctor" | 23:16 | February 10, 2016 |
| 2 | "Level 2 - We're Not Alone" | 18:34 | February 17, 2016 |
| 3 | "Level 3 - Hello Timmy" | 15:32 | February 24, 2016 |
| 4 | "Level 4 - Time to Die Mr. Pie" | 17:25 | March 2, 2016 |
| 5 | "Level 5 - Please Enjoy Your Stay" | 21:31 | March 9, 2016 |
| 6 | "Level 6 - The Ultimate Hang" | 18:45 | March 16, 2016 |
| 7 | "Level 7 - I'm Not Crazy (Outlast IRL Gameplay)(YouTube Red Free Episode)" | 20:44 | February 10, 2016 |
| 8 | "Level 8 - Call of Pewdie" | 17:33 | March 23, 2016 |
| 9 | "Level 9 - Naughty Pie" | 14:54 | March 30, 2016 |
| 10 | "Level 10 - Game Over" | 15:34 | April 6, 2016 |
References
- 1 2 Kleckner, Stephen (October 21, 2015). "'Scare PewDiePie' is YouTube Red's exclusive reality show". Venture Beat. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- 1 2 Acuna, Kirsten (September 14, 2015). "It looks like YouTube's biggest star is filming a new mystery project in LA". Tech Insider. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ↑ Splanger, Todd (October 21, 2015). "YouTube Red Unveiled: Ad-Free Streaming Service Priced Same as Netflix". Variety. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Introducing YouTube Red Original Series and Movies from your favorite stars". YouTube Official Blog. October 21, 2015. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- 1 2 Acuna, Kirsten (October 21, 2015). "PewDiePie is teaming up with 'The Walking Dead' creator on a new YouTube show". Tech Insider. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ↑ Tassi, Paul (October 21, 2015). "'The Walking Dead' Creators Are Trying To Scare PewDiePie In A Show For YouTube Red". Forbes. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- 1 2 Sarkar, Samit (October 21, 2015). "PewDiePie is getting a reality series on YouTube's new ad-free subscription service". Polygon. Retrieved October 23, 2015.
- ↑ "Another great slate of shows and movies coming from top creators to YouTube Red". Retrieved 2016-06-24.
- ↑ Spangler, Todd (February 14, 2017). "YouTube Cancels PewDiePie Show, Pulls Channel From Ad Program After His 'Death to All Jews' Stunt". Variety. Retrieved February 14, 2017.
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zk4foqmpMHg