Quibi announced itsupcoming interactive series ‘FaZe Up’, which will be produced by entertainment and sports media company Whistle. ‘FaZe Up’ is part contest, part competition show, and 100% FaZe. Six contestants, selected and voted upon by the Quibi audience, will get the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to live the FaZe lifestyle, game competitively and win life-changing money. In the end, one winner will establish their legacy within the FaZe Empire.
QUIBI ANNOUNCES ‘FAZE UP’ INTERACTIVE SERIES WITH ESPORTS GIANT FAZE CLAN
Produced by Entertainment and Sports Media Company Whistle
Do you have what it takes to make it with the biggest esports team in the world? Quibi, and only Quibi, is giving you the chance to ‘FaZe Up.’
In partnership with FaZe Clan, the most popular esports organization on the planet, Quibi is giving 6 skilled subscribers the chance to play their way onto the FaZe roster with its interactive series ‘FaZe Up.’
Logline: Produced by entertainment and sports media company Whistle, ‘FaZe Up’ is part contest, part competition show, and 100% FaZe. Six contestants, selected and voted upon by the Quibi audience, will get the opportunity of a lifetime: a chance to live the FaZe lifestyle, game competitively and win life-changing money. In the end, one winner will establish their legacy within the FaZe Empire.
Director: William Silva Reddington
Executive Producers: FaZe Clan, Nathan Gaines, Dennis Lisberger, Harrison Nalévansky, Mike Basone and Charles Segars.
Showrunner: Harrison Nalévansky
Utilizing its interactive mobile technology, Quibi – along with key members of the FaZe Clan – will open up one potential spot on the FaZe Clan team. Then, Quibi subscribers will uniquely be able to submit a video pleading their case for a chance to join the team. Quibi subscribers will then vote through the Quibi app for the 6 lucky people that deserve a shot at gamer glory. From there, contestants will travel to the FaZe Clan mansion to go through a series of real-life and gaming challenges, until one gamer – selected by FaZe – is left standing.
“Over the past 10 years, FaZe Clan has not only contributed to the growth of the gaming lifestyle and the esports community, but we have broken barriers and are not afraid to disrupt the status quo,” said FaZe Clan Head of Content Oluwafemi Okusanya. “In 2020, we plan to do the same with content creation and media distribution. The ‘FaZe Up’ show represents our next chapter in content creation with our first premium production effort and in collaboration with innovative partners like Whistle and Quibi.”
“We have had an incredible partnership with FaZe and couldn’t be more excited to take it to new heights with this show, especially on a unique platform like Quibi,” said Michael Cohen, president of Whistle. “Whistle is all about incorporating our fans into our content and so the fact that the Quibi audience gets the ability to participate and immerse themselves in this experience is a truly perfect fit.”
Quibi is the first entertainment platform designed specifically for your phone. Quibi will feature original content from Hollywood’s biggest stars from Jennifer Lopez and Liam Hemsworth to Catherine Hardwicke and Antoine Fuqua. Quibi – which is short for “quick bites” – is built for easy, on-the-go mobile viewing with new episodes of movie-quality shows delivered daily in 10 minutes or less.
Quibi launches April 6, 2020, but you don’t have to wait to get updates on ‘FaZe Up’ and more. Get exclusive access and insider status now – sign up for the Quibi Insider here.
About FaZe Clan
FaZe Clan, the unmatched leader in competitive esports and pop-gaming entertainment, is known for its roster of 85 influential gaming personalities active across digital content and streaming platforms, including YouTube, Mixer, Twitch, Instagram and Twitter. Along with multi-award-winning pro-players and popular content creators, FaZe Clan’s roster includes pro-athletes such as NBA star Ben Simmons, NFL star Juju Smith-Schuster, musicians Offset and Lil’ Yachty. Also, FaZeClan fields six competitive esports teams in Fortnite, FIFA, PUBG, Rainbow Six, Call of Duty League (Atlanta FaZe) and CS:GO with dozens of world championship trophies among them. Since its inception in 2010, FaZe Clan has established itself as the most followed and powerful gaming organization in history with over 214 million fans internationally across all social platforms. FaZe Clan holds an unrivaled position at the epicenter of esports and lifestyle revolution driving how the next generation consumes content, plays, and shops. FaZe Clan brings inspired brand collaborations through partnerships with Manchester City FC, Puma, Kappa, CLOT, and Champion to its fans, while simultaneously creating unique content with organizations, including G-Fuel, Nissan and Wix. Follow us @FaZeClan and @FaZeApparel.
About Whistle
Whistle is an entertainment and sports media company that creates, curates and distributes highly engaging, brand safe original content. Backed by data driven insights, Whistle connects with young audiences across social platforms, digital streaming and linear cable networks through relatable programming that aligns with audience passion points. Join Whistle and its LA based studio, New Form, and the recently acquired mobile-first content studio, Vertical Networks, to discover everything from scripted and unscripted shows to the latest social video trends. For more information, visit https://teamwhistle.com
