NEW MEDIA

ILM has developed a leadership position in new media production and distribution through its partnerships with some of the biggest stars in the online / social media world. ILM most recently partnered with the YouTube vertical channel, Geek & Sundry, featuring celebrity Felicia Day, as part of YouTube's premium digital initiative. ILM also managed the new media performing group, YTF Legacy, featuring six of the most popular stars on YouTube. ILM is in post-production on the sci-fi web series, Alien Ninja, and recently completed pilot episodes for the upcoming comedy web series, Dogtor.

 

Below is a summary of selected ILM new media properties:

YTF Legacy

  • Multi-Platform Entertainment (Live and Web-Based)
  • Produced by: Sheri Bryant, John Byrnes, Grant Kimura
  • Featuring: Ryan Higa (aka "NigaHiga"); Victor King (Quest Crew member, winner of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew); Chester See (musician/songwriter, former host of Disney Channel's Disney 365); Dominic Sandoval (aka "D-Trix"), currently a judge on America's Best Dance Crew, and finalist on ABC's So You Think You Can Dance); Andrew Garcia (singer/performer, American Idol semi-finalist); and JR Aquino (singer/songwriter, American Idol semi-finalist).
  • Synopsis:
  • YTF Legacy is comprised of the biggest celebrity entertainers from YouTube and the social networking world. Led by Ryan Higa (among the top 10 most watched YouTube celebrities), these new media stars have developed a live concert show that takes elements from their hugely successful online channels and creates a unique entertainment experience for fans. YTF Legacy was conceived by its members as a way to collaborate artistically and interact with fans around the world in an intimate, exciting way never before experienced. YTF Legacy's mission is to not only entertain, but to share the group's personal message of empowerment.
  • Key Statistics:
    • 2 billion YouTube video views
    • 20 million channel subscribers
    • 3 million Facebook / Twitter fans

Geek & Sundry

  • Geek Pop Culture (YouTube Channel)
  • View YouTube channel
  • Produced by: Felicia Day, Kim Evey, Sheri Bryant
  • Featuring: Felicia Day, Wil Wheaton, Amy Dallen, Jesse Cox, Sean Plott and Special Guests
  • Distributors: YouTube (initial channel launch)
  • Synopsis:
  • A boutique premium channel featuring the leaders of today's indie geek culture bringing you the best in comedy, gaming, comics, literature and music.
  • Key Statistics:
    • 5 million YouTube video views monthly
    • 1.2 million dedicated subscribers
    • 4 million Facebook / Twitter fans
  • Official Website: www.GeekandSundry.com

ALIEN NINJA

  • Sci-Fi Comedy (Web Series)
  • Produced by: Sheri Bryant, Grant Kimura, John Byrnes
  • Written, Designed and Directed by: Greg Aronowitz
  • Starring: Jin Young, Chris Violette, Monica May
  • Distributors: In negotiations
  • Synopsis:
  • The 12-episode web series Alien Ninja is a sci-fi comedy filmed in Hawaii, and can best be described as Mortal Kombat meets Lilo and Stitch utilizing state-of-the-art special effects. When an alien crashes on the island of Oahu, he and his robot companion must use their mediocre ninja skills to navigate the adventures of the island to find the alien's "master" and the ultimate meaning of life.

DOGTOR

  • Comedy (Web Series)
  • Produced by: Sheri Bryant, John Byrnes
  • Written by: Michael Clair, Evan Kaufman, Jordan VanDina
  • Directed by: Jordan VanDina
  • Starring: Michael Clair, Jordan VanDina, Michael Anastasia, Kirk Fox, Tim Lounibos, Monica May
  • Distributor: In negotiations
  • Synopsis:
  • He's the chief resident at Jerome Bettis Hospital, a sexual dynamo, and a brilliant surgeon. The only problem? He's a dog - but nobody knows it. Can Dr. DOGTOR keep his woman, his practice, and his perfect life? Or will the pressures of running a hospital reveal his deepest secret, the secret that makes him an incredible doctor. Excuse me... An incredible DOGTOR. This 10-part series follows Dr. DOGTOR's misadventures as he endeavors to keep his complicated life together while fending off the suspicions of his nemesis, Dr. Mark Conifer, the hospital's second-in-command.