When Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla first joined YouTube, they each received a free iPod nano from the site for signing up. Over ten years later, and Smosh, the channel they named after a junior high inside joke, is the sixth most subscribed channel on YouTube — just after Rihanna’s Vevo, but before Taylor Swift’s.
When they arrived at the IndieWire offices last month to promote their second feature, “Ghostmates,” co-produced by Defy Media and YouTube Red, they each donned crisp black jackets and fresh haircuts. (The latter caused much hubbub from fans during a Facebook live interview.) If “Pokemon In Real Life” is your only Smosh reference point, you might not recognize the sleek young moguls on the screen.
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When they arrived at the IndieWire offices last month to promote their second feature, “Ghostmates,” co-produced by Defy Media and YouTube Red, they each donned crisp black jackets and fresh haircuts. (The latter caused much hubbub from fans during a Facebook live interview.) If “Pokemon In Real Life” is your only Smosh reference point, you might not recognize the sleek young moguls on the screen.
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The Smosh empire now consists of 10 related channels, five studio albums,...
- 1/4/2017
- by Jude Dry
- Indiewire
Smosh, the wildly successful multichannel YouTube empire, was created by two 29-year-old men: Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla. The sketch comedy duo has expanded into a team and is consistently one of the most popular channels on the site to this day. Hecox and Padilla's latest venture with YouTube? Ghostmates, a movie about a man who is living with a deceased roommate, premiered on YouTube Red on Dec. 14. So when the duo came to Popsugar on their press tour, we decided to liquor 'em up and see how much they really know about the paranormal. (Or, really, about celebrity and YouTube-related ghost content.) Check out the video to see who prevailed, and check out Ghostmates, out now on YouTube Red.
- 12/16/2016
- by Kirbie Johnson
- Popsugar.com
Next year, Kaitlin Olson is bringing her charm, wit and R-rated language to Fox’s new comedy “The Mick.” Ahead of its debut, the network released a red band trailer for the raunchy series, which shows how wild Olson can get.
The comedy follows the “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star as Mickey, a woman who doesn’t have much but ends up getting more than she bargained for. When her wealthy and estranged sister and brother-in-law flee the country to avoid being arrested on fraud charges, Mickey is forced to take care of her nephews and niece: Teen Sabrina (Sofia Black D’Elia), 13-year-old Chip (Thomas Barbusca), innocent seven-year-old Ben (Jack Stanton).
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The trailer shows Mickey trying to take care of the children, yet somehow ends up ruining their lives and getting them hurt.
The comedy follows the “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star as Mickey, a woman who doesn’t have much but ends up getting more than she bargained for. When her wealthy and estranged sister and brother-in-law flee the country to avoid being arrested on fraud charges, Mickey is forced to take care of her nephews and niece: Teen Sabrina (Sofia Black D’Elia), 13-year-old Chip (Thomas Barbusca), innocent seven-year-old Ben (Jack Stanton).
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The trailer shows Mickey trying to take care of the children, yet somehow ends up ruining their lives and getting them hurt.
- 12/10/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Written and directed by Elite Zexner, “Sand Storm” is a revealing look at wedding festivities as they get underway in a Bedouin village in Southern Israel.
The Sundance World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Winner follows Jalila (Ruba Blal), a woman who finds herself in the uncomfortable position of hosting her husband Suliman’s (Hitham Omari ) marriage to a second, much younger wife. During the celebration, Jalila finds out that her eldest daughter Layla (Lamis Ammar ) is involved with a boy from her university – a strictly forbidden liaison that would shame the family. Trying to separate them, Jalila tries to contain Layla’s situation by clamping down on her, though Layla has different plans for her life.
“About eight years ago, I escorted an 18-year-old to her arranged marriage ceremony to a man she had never met and she told me had a boyfriend in college,” Zexer told IndieWire back...
The Sundance World Cinema Dramatic Grand Jury Prize Winner follows Jalila (Ruba Blal), a woman who finds herself in the uncomfortable position of hosting her husband Suliman’s (Hitham Omari ) marriage to a second, much younger wife. During the celebration, Jalila finds out that her eldest daughter Layla (Lamis Ammar ) is involved with a boy from her university – a strictly forbidden liaison that would shame the family. Trying to separate them, Jalila tries to contain Layla’s situation by clamping down on her, though Layla has different plans for her life.
“About eight years ago, I escorted an 18-year-old to her arranged marriage ceremony to a man she had never met and she told me had a boyfriend in college,” Zexer told IndieWire back...
- 12/9/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla from Smosh have created a digital space where over 41 million YouTube subscribers and 39 million social media followers track their every moves and enjoy their bountiful creations. Their latest project is the film “Ghostmates,” a digital comedy that tests the terrestrial limits of friendship.
Directed by Jack Henry Robbins, the movie follows Charlie (Padilla), a socially-awkward and unemployed dude who finds a great apartment only to discover that it’s inhabited by ghost Eddie (Hecox), the previous tenant who unexpectedly died inside. Now Eddie won’t vacate the premise and can’t move on to the afterlife until he makes amends with the living, specifically his ex-girlfriend. It gets even better when ghost T-Pain – who somehow also died – unexpectedly helps Eddie move on.
“You want to be best friends,” Eddie asks the rapper. “No, no, no. I’m probably going to go find Tupac,” he replies as he ascends into heaven.
Directed by Jack Henry Robbins, the movie follows Charlie (Padilla), a socially-awkward and unemployed dude who finds a great apartment only to discover that it’s inhabited by ghost Eddie (Hecox), the previous tenant who unexpectedly died inside. Now Eddie won’t vacate the premise and can’t move on to the afterlife until he makes amends with the living, specifically his ex-girlfriend. It gets even better when ghost T-Pain – who somehow also died – unexpectedly helps Eddie move on.
“You want to be best friends,” Eddie asks the rapper. “No, no, no. I’m probably going to go find Tupac,” he replies as he ascends into heaven.
- 12/9/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
Ian Hecox and Anthony Padilla of Smosh are set to star in their second motion picture, and this one will be available through YouTube Red. It’s called Ghostmates, and its trailer has now arrived ahead of its December 14th release date.
In Ghostmates, Padilla will play Charlie, a down-on-his-luck man whose life takes an interesting turn when he moves into an apartment inhabited by a ghost named Eddie (Hecox). Eddie is invisible to everyone except Charlie and T-Pain (yes, that T-Pain), which causes him to become a thorn in his new roommate’s side. Nonetheless, as we can see in the trailer, Charlie and Eddie will ultimately band together in order to improve each other’s circumstances.
Ghostmates is the second feature film to star Hecox and Padilla, who for more than a decade have served as two of the most prominent stars in the YouTube community. Their maiden...
In Ghostmates, Padilla will play Charlie, a down-on-his-luck man whose life takes an interesting turn when he moves into an apartment inhabited by a ghost named Eddie (Hecox). Eddie is invisible to everyone except Charlie and T-Pain (yes, that T-Pain), which causes him to become a thorn in his new roommate’s side. Nonetheless, as we can see in the trailer, Charlie and Eddie will ultimately band together in order to improve each other’s circumstances.
Ghostmates is the second feature film to star Hecox and Padilla, who for more than a decade have served as two of the most prominent stars in the YouTube community. Their maiden...
- 12/9/2016
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Last year’s “Furious 7” became a global phenomenon, breaking records and becoming the highest-grossing film in the franchise after just 12 days. It was a bittersweet tribute to the late Paul Walker who passed away on November 30, 2013, with filming only half-completed. The show went on and the feature grossed $1.5 billion worldwide, making it the sixth highest-grossing film of all time. Just when fans thought they would be saying goodbye to the blockbuster franchise, “Fast 8” was announced shortly after and now we have the first teaser.
Ahead of the official trailer’s debut on Sunday, December 11, Universal has shared a 15-second sneak peek, as well as revealed that the eighth movie will be titled “The Fate of the Furious.”
The preview teases fans with enough explosions, car chases, beautiful women, and a look at Charlize Theron’s character to keep you satisfied until the trailer is released.
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Ahead of the official trailer’s debut on Sunday, December 11, Universal has shared a 15-second sneak peek, as well as revealed that the eighth movie will be titled “The Fate of the Furious.”
The preview teases fans with enough explosions, car chases, beautiful women, and a look at Charlize Theron’s character to keep you satisfied until the trailer is released.
Read More: Dwayne...
- 12/9/2016
- by Liz Calvario
- Indiewire
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