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YouTube at the movies

Today, Explained

1 DAYS AGO
Today, Explained

Today, Explained

1 DAYS AGO
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It's blockbuster season, but low-budget horror films from YouTubers — like Iron Lung, Obsession, and Backrooms — are what's got Hollywood talking. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Gabriel Dunatov, e...

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In this episode, we explore how YouTubers are shaking up Hollywood by producing low-budget horror films that are capturing audience attention and box office success. Creators like Markiplier and Kane Pixels are using their YouTube-honed skills to bypass traditional distribution and connect directly with fans, while the film industry grapples with the rise of AI in filmmaking.
03:05
YouTube creators understand visual storytelling and their audience
05:37
YouTubers understand their audience better than Hollywood
13:51
Hollywood's AI concerns contrast with Scorsese's potential use.
19:06
AI enables new creative possibilities but faces criticism for uncanny results.
24:19
AI will transform commodity content

Chapters

How YouTubers Are Breaking Into Hollywood with Low-Budget Horror Hits
00:00
Why YouTuber Filmmakers Know Their Audience Better Than Hollywood
05:37
From YouTube to Theaters: The Quest for Prestige and Community
10:44
AI in Filmmaking: Scorsese and Cameron's Creative Tool or Job Killer?
16:40
The Great Divide: AI Enthusiasts vs. Traditionalists Like Del Toro and Gilligan
21:43

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Sean Rameswaram: What are you up to this weekend? There's a new Spielberg out that's supposed to be nuts. Steven Zeitrich: What are you going to do? Full disclosure to the whole world, all at once. Sean Rameswaram: If the Mandalorian and his little buddy...