Revenue-sharing video site, Metacafe, has launched the first of a series called “Metacafe Unfiltered.” In this show, which I co-host with Angela Calman (MediaMogirl), we’ll meet some of the creators that have gained a following and earned money through Metacafe’s Producer Rewards program. The first episode was shot in LA and features SpacePainter — a…
The Daily Reel is continuing its evolution from a rich news site to a community. The site began as a nice online magazine about the entertainment and video space, and has evolved into much more (as a disclaimer I’m an occasional volunteer contributor to the site). Users can now set up a “Reel” and begin…
Landlord Pearl now plays Lieutenant Pearl in the latest FunnyorDie video featuring Will Ferrell. It’s called “Good Cop, Baby Copy,” but it’s unfortunately her last video. FunnyorDie is a collaboration between Will Ferrell and Adam McKay (who directed Ferrell in “Anchorman,” and “Talladega Nights” and wrote for him for “Saturday Night Live”). Michael Kvamme, a partner at…
You’ve seen the videos showing how soda poured on raw pork evicts lots of tiny worms. Well in this double-blind, placebo-controlled “Raw Pork and Coke” experiment, we learn why it works for some but not others. Seems to get the worms out, you need to ensure that you have a) cheap pork, and b) real…
A classic video from ZackScott that gives us information about the American Presidents that you wouldn’t have learned in history class. Zack is one of my favorite online comedians. Watch for the subtle gestures and timing between facts. Is this hysterical, or is it just the Haldol in my meds? I need to stop buying from Nigerian pharmacies.
Have you been watching iChannel on YouTube and wondering who Mitch Morely might be? It is i.
Online-video has rules, and I’ve broken one. And I don’t care. A while back two YouTubers (myself and CharlesTrippy) did a fake feud on YouTube that created something of a backlash. Our loyal subscribers were outraged that Charles and I would give out each other’s cell phones to torment the other (see Charles’ video, then…
With mixed emotions, I tell you that the viral-video scene just got serious. My comedic idol, Will Ferrell, showcases his ability to jump backwards on the video-to-tv/film divide. I’m thrilled to see him set a higher bar, but candidly worried about a new breed of competition. He and Adam McKay appear in this hysterical video…
Here’s a great video spoof on David Blaine. It’s the second of two videos that parodies Blaine’s street magic, and it’s titled “David Blaine’s Street Magic Part 2.” This is the first one (on YouTube).
“Farting in Public” was just featured on the homepage of YouTube (thanks, editors!). This is my second time featured (last was for Viral Video Genius). So this is a brief post to explain WillVideoForFood.com to curious YouTubers. To read about “Farting in Public” and Spencer, visit this recent post. To see Spencer’s sequel watch “Ugly Caricatures.”…