Two prominent media companies are teaming up to create a YouTube hub that will entertain film buffs across the world. Movieclips and Rotten Tomatoes, both of which are owned by Fandango, are the entities behind the Rotten Tomatoes YouTube Network, which will include original programming, TV and film clips, podcasts, and much more.
The Rotten Tomatoes YouTube Network is centered on the original Movieclips YouTube channel, which has amassed more than 57 million subscribers and upwards of 58 billion lifetime views by sharing iconic scenes from films and TV shows. That archive will form the base of a 100,000-video library that will encompass both short-form and long-form content.
Speaking of long-form, video podcasts are a rising force on YouTube, and the new network will contain plenty of them. Alongside the announcement of its joint venture, Rotten Tomatoes has also launched video versions of several audio shows, including the cinephile discussion series Aftershow and the movie debate program Binge Battle.
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The Rotten Tomatoes YouTube Network will also offer a wealth of original programming, including shows based of Rotten Tomatoes’ signature rankings and its celebrity interviews. Major events on the film and TV calendars will factor into the network’s slate, so Rotten Tomatoes and Movieclips subscribers can expect plenty of awards season news as well as film festival coverage.
“At Rotten Tomatoes, our goal is to help fans worldwide discover and share beloved entertainment,” said Mark Young, SVP and General Manager of Rotten Tomatoes, in a statement. “Combining the global brand recognition and trust of Rotten Tomatoes with Movieclips’ legendary library of clips and trailers, we can be an even more comprehensive resource for fans for content recommendation and engagement across the growing world of movies, TV and streaming.”
Fandango acquired Movieclips from previous owner ZEFR in 2014. Two years later, the ticketing service scooped up Rotten Tomatoes as it continued its expansion into the digital media ecosystem. The Rotten Tomatoes YouTube Network will feature the best content from Fandango, which is not to be confused Fandango, the 1985 Kevin Costner comedy. Don’t expect too much coverage of that movie, since it managed only a 57% on the Tomatometer.
