defy media

• Defy Media’s Smosh, ClevverTV Brands Finding New Owners After Abrupt Shutdown
• Matthew Patrick Slams Defy Media’s Bank For Comparing Itself To YouTubers Who Lost Money

  He posted a video yesterday criticizing Ally for equating its situation with that of the YouTubers who were formerly part of Defy’s multi-channel network (MCN), and whose money is now trapped in Defy's bankruptcy and liquidation proceedings.

  
• Matthew Patrick Claims Defy Media Stole $1.7 Million In YouTube AdSense From 50 Channels

  YouTube creator and commentator Matthew Patrick -- whose nerd-leaning Game Theorists channel counts 11.4 million subscribers -- was one of roughly 50 creators impacted by November’s Defy Media scandal, whereby the once-prominent multi-channel network and digital studio abruptly shuttered, leaving some 200 employees suddenly jobless.

  
• Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Defy Media, Claims Of Fraudulent Behavior From Former Generate Partners

  Significant details about Defy Media’s financial situation and its effects on former employees and creators have come to light in the wake of Defy’s abrupt closure on Nov. 6, partially thanks to two lawsuits filed against the company this week.

  
• YouTube Creators’ AdSense Payments Are In Limbo After Defy Media’s Abrupt Shutdown
• Smosh Co-Founder Anthony Padilla Shares Why He Departed “Evil And Shady” Defy Media After Sudden Shutdown
• Defy Media Announces Total Shutdown, Is Ceasing Operations Effective Immediately
• Defy Media Sends Notice It Will Shutter Beverly Hills Office, Lay Off Los Angeles-Based Employees
• Clevver To Launch 2 Facebook Watch Originals This Week In The Home Makeover Space
• Andy Signore Is Suing Defy Media For Firing Him, Says Company Fostered “Culture Of Profanity And Obscenity”
• Defy Media Sells Off Another Property — Its ‘Escapist Magazine’ Gaming News Site
• Chris Pratt Promotes Latest ‘Jurassic World’ Movie With Appearance On Smosh Game Show