Category: Announcements

The Fine Brothers Join Revision3

September 5th, 2012 at 10:30 by in Announcements, Press Releases, Shows

We’ve got some big news today. I’m thrilled to announce that The Fine Brothers have joined Revision3! We’ve been huge fans of Benny and Rafi Fine for years and are so excited to be working with them. As you probably know, they are the creators and brains behind the “React” series, including “Kids React, Teens React and Elders React; and have been breaking new ground with their multi-platform scripted comedy series “My Music”.”

They are one of the hardest working teams in showbiz, and as accomplished filmmakers and comedy producers have been trailblazers in the new digital content ecosystem.

The Fine Brothers have been creating content in traditional and digital media since before YouTube and have had a steadfast dedication to quality and authenticity. They’ve been able to build up their loyal audience based on that dedication and now have over 350 million views, and close to 2 million subscribers on their main channel on YouTube.

We’re honored that the Fine Bros have chosen to partner with Revision3. We are eager to work with them in expanding and supporting them as producers and can’t wait to see what’s next!


Revision3 Adds Musical Science to the Network with melodysheep

August 28th, 2012 at 01:40 by in Announcements, Press Releases, Shows

You may not know the name melodysheep, but if you spend time on the Internets, I guarantee you’ve seen at least one of his videos. PBS recently hired him to do remixes of Mr. Rogers, Julia Child and Bob Ross for their YouTube channel. To see those videos is to see the creativity that is John D. Boswell. In fact he’s been busy remixing videos for years on his melodysheep YouTube channel. We all know the power of music and seeing icons like George Carlin and Carl Sagan set to music only underscore and strengthen their place in our culture.

I’ve been very impressed with John’s work over the years and most recently with the video we asked him to do for Discovery’s Shark Week. This week, he’s decided to debut on Revision3 with an amazing remix of one of the most important icons of the past century: Bruce Lee.

Check out his videos and I know you’ll be as big a fan as I am. I can’t wait to see what he does next! Please join me in welcoming melodysheep to the Revision3 family!

Ryan Vance, SVP, Programming and Production


Revision3 Adds Nook & Sony To Extensive Platform Lineup

August 24th, 2012 at 10:08 by MHdeadhead in Announcements, Press Releases

August 24, 2012, San Francisco, CA – Revision3 has announced an update to its viewing devices, with the inclusion of several new apps as well as enhanced support for some of its more popular platforms.

The latest updates include:

  • Revision3 for iPad: upgraded to include support for Apple Airplay. Play your favorite Revision3 content on your airplay compliant device.
  • Nook App: Revision3 can now be found on all Barnes & Noble’s Nook Tablet
  • HTML5 On Firefox. With the inclusion of Firefox browsers (which have 20% market share) this month, Revision3′s new HTML5 player is now available on all up to date browser and operating system combinations. With this move, Revision3′s HTML5 player replaces Revision3′s Flash player as the most dominant player technology for Revison3.com content.
  • Sony Google TV App. Revision3 released it’s Android Google TV application for the Sony Google TV Play Store – providing Revision3 content to all users of Sony’s new Google TV implementations.

“The growth that Revision3 has received across our mobile apps is incredibly exciting,” said Rob DeMillo, CTO, Revision3. “We’re increasingly seeing viewer adoption across a multitude of devices and we will continue to add options to enhance the Revision3 viewing experience.”

Revision3, a Discovery Communications company, is currently the number one over the top video network with prominent placement on Roku, Boxee, Zune, TiVo, Windows Media Center, XBMC, Yahoo’s Connected TV Platform, Google TV, and Kindle, plus apps on Android and iPhone, along with tablets (Android and iOS) and other hand held platforms.

In addition, Revision3 content is available online via Revision3.com, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, AOL, Yahoo!, iTunes, Rovi, Divx, Dish online, Clearleap, DailyMotion, Clicker, Metacafe, Twonky and more. Revision3 programs can also be seen “in the air” on Virgin America’s Entertainment network.


Revision3 Announces Fall Slate of New Shows

August 1st, 2012 at 10:07 by MHdeadhead in Announcements, Press Releases, Shows

REVISION3 ANNOUNCES FALL SLATE OF NEW SHOWS

Six New Shows To Join Network Roster In August

August 1, 2012, San Francisco, CA – Revision3 has announced that several new shows are coming to its online video network in August, just in time for the Fall viewing season. The new additions to the growing line-up include Richard Ryan’s RatedRR, Just For Laughs, GizmoSlip, GoRemy, Unbox Therapy and MelodySheep.

Revision3, a leader in original, online video content, for the past 8 years, currently produces or distributes more than 30 popular series with a highly effective, advertiser-friendly model. The recent acquisition of Revision3 by Discovery Communications, positions Revision3 as the only multi-channel web original video network with the resources and backing of a major media company.

“We are incredibly excited to launch these new shows on Revision3”, said Ryan Vance, VP, Programming and Production, Revision3. “The outstanding and innovative creators, and hosts, involved in these productions are a great fit for our audience, and they bring fresh, new voices to our line-up”.

New shows include:

RatedRRRichard Ryan, (Totally Sketch, RatedRR), is a multi-hyphenate talent who produces, writes, and acts in his own productions, as well as in collaborative projects. Currently he runs a YouTube channel called RatedRR, which houses such shows as Tech Assassin (50 cal vs tech) and The Breakdown (breaking down popular video games and movies). He is also a licensed weapons handler, accomplished skydiver, and survival enthusiast. Revision3 is extremely excited to be working very closely with Richard to expand his programming into a full channel lineup of regularly produced shows that highlight his talent, energy, and adventure skills. RatedRR will be available on Revision3 starting in mid-August.

Just For LaughsJust for Laughs Gags, a unique silent hidden camera prank show, has been an international television success for 12 years running. Featuring the world’s most daring pranksters and an army of unsuspecting victims picked up in their natural habitat, The Gags also comprise an extensive library. Currently thousands of prank videos have been uploaded to YouTube and have garnered more than 600 million video views, acquired half a million subscribers, and expanded into four associated channels: Just Kidding Pranks, the brand new sister show featuring kids pranking adults; Hidden Camera Classics, a large inventory of pranks shot in the 80s and 90s; and both French and Spanish language Gags channels. The Gags plan to continue uploading thousands of prank videos on YouTube and across the Revision3 network, as well as working closely with the Revision3 studio to expand and monetize The Gags brand digitally.

MelodysheepJohn D. Boswell, aka melodysheep, is a 26 year old musician and video producer who has found success online for his acclaimed web series, Symphony of Science, and other musically oriented viral videos. His works have attracted more than 30 million views online, and have been featured on CNN, NPR, Wired, Adult Swim, and other outlets. As a freelancer, he has worked with BBC, PBS, TED, and numerous other organizations. His videos bridge the divide between inspiring, entertaining, humorous, and educational. John’s most recent production, a remix of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood called “Garden of Your Mind”, earned over 5 million views for PBS and was featured on The Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, Headline News, USA Today and the LA Times. Together, with Beverly Hills based producer Evan Mirzai, John will be expanding his creative output for Revision3.

GoRemy – Since starting the GoRemy channel on YouTube, Remy Munasifi created hit videos such as “Saudis in Audis,” “McDonalds: The Rap,” “Hey There Khalilah,” “Raise the Debt Ceiling” and “Tabbouleh Song.” His debut album, “The Falafel Album,” was released by Comedy Central Records and debuted at #10 on the iTunes Comedy chart. His videos have been viewed over 75 million times and he’s got a committed and engaged audience. New episodes are released every other week and can be viewed at Revision3.com/GoRemy

Unbox TherapyLewis Hilsenteger is the host & editor-in-chief of Unbox Therapy. A tech blogger since the birth of blogging, Lewis has shifted his focus to multimedia production and online videos. He’s a Canadian YouTube junkie, product enthusiast, caffeine addict & self-proclaimed merchant of cool. We’re excited to have him showing off some of the best tech products every week, which can be viewed at Revision3.com/UnboxTherapy

GizmoSlip – GizmoSlip is an innovative tech blog that reviews and tests the durability of devices in real world scenarios. If the devices survive, they are given away to the subscribers. If they fail, they are destroyed spectacularly. Plus, the drop test and destruction videos are featured in gorgeous HD and ultra-slow motion video! Tune in at Revision3.com/GizmoSlip


Philip DeFranco to Host Discovery’s ‘Shark Week’ Programming Event Driven Entirely by Social Media

July 23rd, 2012 at 08:39 by MHdeadhead in Announcements, Press Releases

INTERNET CELEBRITY PHILIP DEFRANCO TAPPED BY DISCOVERY TO HOST ‘SHARK WEEK’ PROGRAMMING EVENT DRIVEN ENTIRELY BY SOCIAL MEDIA

July 23rd, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact:
Amy Hagovsky: 240-662-2931 amy_hagovsky@discovery.com
Kate Aconfora: 310-975-5902 kate_aconfora@discovery.com
Michele Husak: 650-291-9911 mhusak@revision3.com

(Silver Spring, Md.) — To celebrate 25 years of the pop culture phenomenon SHARK WEEK, Discovery Channel is putting viewers in control with YouTube Celebrity Philip DeFranco at the helm. For the first time ever, fans on social media will determine what appears on Discovery Channel in “Shark Week Chompdown.” Beginning Sunday, August 12th at 9PM – the kickoff of the 25th anniversary of SHARK WEEK – fans can take to Twitter and SHARK WEEK’S Facebook page to vote on which item a massive mechanical megalodon shark – featured in the show “Sharkzilla” – will crush with its huge hydraulic jaws.

Philip DeFranco, of The Philip DeFranco Show on Revision3 will host the nightly event, asking people to Tweet their votes using hashtags that will appear on the screen and to vote through a live poll on Facebook. The results will be tabulated and the item garnering the most votes that night will fall victim to the shark’s 6” long razor-sharp teeth and crushed to bits for all the country to see.

DeFranco will also host “Shark Week’s 25 Best Bites” on Thursday, August 16th at 10PM E/P. The one-hour program is a jaw-dropping look back at the greatest breaches, bites, and brushes with the ocean’s apex predator. DeFranco takes viewers on a fast-paced ride “Into the Shark Bite,” with “Sharks After Dark,” living through a “Sharkbite Summer” and how to protect oneself from a “Great White Appetite.” From shark attacks to never-before-seen camera angles, and featuring insights from some of the veteran wildlife filmmakers behind the shots, the countdown culminates with the greatest shot in SHARK WEEK history.

Tune in to the Discovery Channel on Sunday, August 12th to celebrate 25 years of the ocean’s apex predator taking over the network – and don’t say we didn’t warn you!

About Discovery Channel

Discovery Channel is dedicated to creating the highest quality non-fiction content that informs and entertains its consumers about the world in all its wonder, diversity and amazement. The network, which is distributed to 100.1 million U.S. homes, can be seen in over 180 countries, offering a signature mix of compelling, high-end production values and vivid cinematography across genres including, science and technology, exploration, adventure, history and in-depth, behind-the-scenes glimpses at the people, places and organizations that shape and share our world. For more information, please visit Discovery.com.

About Discovery Communications

Discovery Communications (Nasdaq: DISCA, DISCB, DISCK) is the world’s #1 nonfiction media company reaching more than 1.7 billion cumulative subscribers in 209 countries and territories. Discovery is dedicated to satisfying curiosity through more than 147 worldwide television networks, led by Discovery Channel, TLC, Animal Planet, Science and Investigation Discovery, as well as US joint venture networks OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network, The Hub and 3net, the first 24-hour 3D network. Discovery also is a leading provider of educational products and services to schools and owns and operates a diversified portfolio of digital media services, including Revision3. For more information, please visit DiscoveryCommunications.com.