Comments on: REDEARTH88 Takes on Lonelygirl15

By: I Heart Online Video « Zucko’s Blog

I Heart Online Video « Zucko’s Blog — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:09:16 +0000

[...] miss the Alternate Reality Game OpAphid. Speaking of which, Lonelygirl15 writer-director Glenn Rubenstein impressed NewTeeVee with REDEARTH88, his new online series that scored millions of views on YouTube earlier this [...]

By: REDEARTH88 covered by TVWeek’s Web Video Report « Glenn Rubenstein’s Weblog

Wed, 21 May 2008 22:50:07 +0000

[...] P.S. – I don’t think I’d covered it here, but REDEARTH88 also got some nice coverage from NewTeeVee a few weeks ago: Glenn Rubenstein and REDEARTH88 on NewTeeVee [...]

By: Realistic

Realistic — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:16:59 +0000

This article is pretty ridiculous.

To compare this series that generates a video at least every 3 months to lonelygirl15 is really pushing it.

You friends with the guy behind this series or what?

By: purplepluto77

purplepluto77 — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 01:22:59 +0000

Hey Chris, just wanted to let you know that the Academy is now allowing online content such as a web series to win an award at the 2008 Primetime Emmys =) It’s great to see the Academy acknowledging the internet as a viable source for entertainment, and to win against a primetime television show would rock.
If you’re interested, check out http://www.emmys.tv/downloads/index.php for the rules and regulations on how to enter. I’m currently working with the Academy to help spread this message to internet filmmakers, so definitely spread the love to others!

By: SFBlake

SFBlake — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 02:54:54 +0000

Hardly new or unique, but notable as an independent series to warrant coverage. No C-list celebrity? No Silicon Valley money behind it? No network deal? Shocking that there is any press!

Albrecht might be onto something with RE88.

By: joeydasani

joeydasani — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 18:39:05 +0000

I remember Glenn’s contributions to LG15, his editing style really gave the series something that was visually enticing and not the typical straight cut vlog kinda deal. The addition of OpAphid, Tachyon and Brother, plus the ARG elements gave it the extra kick that was needed. It’s great to see those characters are still doing their thing in RedEarth88.

By: jazmyngrey

jazmyngrey — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 16:11:59 +0000

While I have not been a fan of LG15 since the beginning, finding it led me to Maddison Atkins, and subsequently Redearth88.
While the format is on the outside is similar, as noted, cute girl vlogging the characters are much easier to relate to, and be sympathetic too. Glenn had done a phenomenal job not only in maintaining his story, but in maintaining his relationship with the fanbase. He is available to us to ask questions of, and will openly receive feedback on the story. He is no mysterious unseen and unheard “Creator”, he is just Glenn and he’s got a story to tell.
There has been nothing in LG15 in recent months, despite their attempts that has begun to touch what OpAphid, Tachyon, and Brother, Glenn’s characters had added to the production. Some of the most in depth character development seems to have come from his tenure there.
Which is not to say LG15 is not still a good show, but if your looking for consistent entertainment RedEarth88 is the way to go.

By: SlightlyCynical

SlightlyCynical — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:42:31 +0000

I am a fan of Red Earth and Maddison, and LG15 as well.

It is remarkable that Red and Maddy have done so well as an independent production. This coverage is overdue.

Although I am sure we will also soon see LG15's webmaster (or surrogates) over here to tout LG15's hundreds of millions of views and downplay any impact or contribution Glenn had to LG15.

It's only 7am on the West Coast though, so give it a little time.

Cheers!

By: Susan Peterson

Susan Peterson — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:23:21 +0000

I stopped following LonelyGirl15 after OpAphid split and it's great to see those characters back (esp Tachyon).

The cinematic style and complexity of Glenn's videos has always appealed to me more than the simple nature of LonelyGirl15.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:17:41 +0000

88 is the new 2K.

TheHill88 Satacracy88 RedEarth88

By: angee

angee — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:59:15 +0000

It's a bummer that he doesn't say anything about Brad Maule's starring role in Maddison Atkins. He's a fantastic actor and deserves at least a little attention.

The Glenn guy is pretty okay too. Kinda cute.

By: RedEarth88 Totally Cops LG15, and Succeeds | Social Media News Desk

RedEarth88 Totally Cops LG15, and Succeeds | Social Media News Desk — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:43:26 +0000

[...] just can’t keep up with the shows these kids watch these days, but according to NewTeeVee, Rubenstein’s show, called REDEARTH88, has finally picked up steam. Launching in July of last [...]

By: Matt Lauria

Matt Lauria — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:14:13 +0000

Kristen Nicole's take on Mashable:

There’s a point in every show’s run where it loses popularity and the production team behind it comes up with melodramatic plot lines to increase interest. The more extravagant the plot line, the more unbelievable it is–thus creating the opposite effect the production team was after in the first place. There’s probably some scientific name for it…that’s right: jumped the shark.

I wasn’t the most avid fan of LG15, but from my point of view, the show reached its shark-jumping point when a teenage vlogger found herself mixed up in some cult society, relying on real-life help from her fans. One of the show’s creators, Glenn Rubenstein, recognized the problems with LG15’s straying plot line, and ended up leaving the team for undisclosed reasons. Rubenstein in fact went on to create his own production, featuring none other than a teenage vlogger that gets caught up in some mysterious, murderous plot of some sort.

I just can’t keep up with the shows these kids watch these days, but according to NewTeeVee, Rubenstein’s show, called REDEARTH88, has finally picked up steam. Launching in July of last year, right around the time LG15 found itself at the height of its popularity (and shark-jumping, in my opinion), episode 12 (of 25) of REDEARTH88 has passed the 100k view mark on YouTube not too long ago.

What’s it all mean? It means that Rubenstein’s ideas on where LG15 should go have been put into REDEARTH88, and this act just might pay off. That should be somewhat promising for any writers that feel like striking again. Don’t like your boss’ idea on where your sitcom should go? Make your own show and syndicate it on YouTube. That’ll show ‘em.

By: Matt Lauria

Matt Lauria — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:11:15 +0000

LonelyGirl15 jumped the shark when Tachyon and OpAphid left. So it’s awesome to see that they are back in Redearth88.

By: RedEarth88 Totally Cops LG15, and Succeeds

RedEarth88 Totally Cops LG15, and Succeeds — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 07:00:25 +0000

[...] just can’t keep up with the shows these kids watch these days, but according to NewTeeVee, Rubenstein’s show, called REDEARTH88, has finally picked up steam. Launching in July of last [...]

By: Daniel Yu

Daniel Yu — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 06:47:14 +0000

Interesting article, Chris. Always nice to see coverage on something indy that has already developed its own audience!