Love it or hate it, Jackass has been a hugely successful franchise, making its stars a ton of money and giving them spin off careers. Of course I realise not all of our readers are interested, but for those who are, save the date in your calenders, because on April 1st Jackass 3.5 is premiering on online player Joost. HOWEVER, this is only if you live in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Germany, France, Austria, Luxembourg, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland or Turkey. Although the press release also says it will be available through the Jackass facebook page too, so I hope that means fans outside the listed countries can view it that way. Heres the press release:
PARAMOUNT DIGITAL ENTERTAINMENT, MTV AND JOOST ANNOUNCE “JACKASS 3.5” TO PREMIERE APRIL 1st TO MILLIONS OF FANS GLOBALLY THROUGH JOOST.COM
DIGITAL EPISODES WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLINE IN TWELVE COUNTRIES
JACKASS 3.5 TRAILER PREMIERES TODAY ON JOOST.COM
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (January 27, 2011) – April Fools Day may never be the same now that Paramount Digital Entertainment and MTV, both part of Viacom Inc. (NYSE: VIA and VIA.B) and Joost, a digital media company, jointly announced today that Joost has acquired the digital ad-supported distribution rights to JACKASS 3.5 in multiple territories. This latest installment of the highly successful JACKASS franchise will premiere on April 1, 2011 to a worldwide audience through Joost, which will also extend its player on the Jackass Facebook community of over 8 million fans. Available online exclusively at Joost.com in twelve countries – U.S., Canada, U.K., Australia, Germany, France, Austria, Luxembourg, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland and Turkey – the digital episodes will bring the outrageous stunts and antics of the JACKASS crew to over 300 million people around the globe. The JACKASS 3.5 first-look trailer is now available on Joost.com in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia.
“With a worldwide fan base, it’s clear that JACKASS has created its own category of entertainment that needs no translation,” stated Thomas Lesinski, President of Paramount Digital Entertainment. “With Joost on board to distribute JACKASS 3.5 through its global online network, millions of JACKASS fans around the world are sure to enjoy the latest installment of this popular franchise.”
JACKASS 3.5, directed by Jeff Tremaine, will feature over 85 minutes of all-new content, including never-before-seen stunts, outrageous pranks and other side-splitting antics from the legendary pranksters Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Ryan Dynn, Wee Man, Preston Lacy, Dave England and “Danger Ehren” McGhehey. New episodes will be released on the Joost.com site weekly following its online premiere.
“I love these guys,” said Nick Higgins, Executive Vice-President of Joost. “Joost.com, along with Johnny and the boys are a perfect team. JACKASS is an incredibly successful franchise as well as an established global brand. It appeals to a broad audience and has a fanatical fan base that are heavy online users. And JACKASS 3.5 is the kind of original, premium content Joost will be delivering more of this year, and we’re thrilled to experience this ride with them
I’m one of those kids who grew up watching Jackass, and although it is childish, it also reminds me of just hanging out and being stupid with friends.
Now, I don’t know much about films having premiered online before, but I find it very interesting that something as big as Jackass is doing it. If its successful, could this become a part of the film industry in future years?
Fun Fact, to date, Jackass 3D was the first and ONLY 3D film I’ve seen!
Are any of you guys going to check this out?
