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YouTube geeks out with first-ever Geek Week: August 4-10, 2013
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
There’s never been a better time to be a geek. From “Game of Thrones” and “The Big Bang Theory,” to “Harry Potter” and “The Avengers,” geek culture is everywhere, attracting and connecting ever-expanding audiences. Today's obsession with all-things-geek has sparked a global community on YouTube, enabling fans around the world to express their love of superheroes, comics, gaming, science and sci-fi.
With more than half of our top 20 non-music channels dedicated to geek culture, YouTube has become a top destination for fans everywhere to create, share and watch geek content. That’s why on August 4-10 we’ll celebrate this content with a special programming event: our first-ever YouTube Geek Week at
YouTube.com/GeekWeek
.
Produced in conjunction with geek powerhouse
Nerdist
in the U.S. and
Channel Flip
in the U.K., Geek Week will showcase more than 100 channels that fans love, unveiling new videos, series premieres and creative collaborations, as well as highlighting some of the best geek videos and shows already on YouTube.
Each day is hosted by a different YouTube channel, who will introduce the highlights of the day in a special daily video, as well as launch exciting new content throughout the week.
Blockbuster Sunday
: A celebration of the iconic characters, movies and shows that define geek culture--plus a spotlight on the best original YouTube sci-fi, fantasy and animation. Hosted by
FreddieW
in the U.S., with new content from
Tomska
in the U.K.
Global Geekery Monday
: Anime from Tokyo, comic book heroes from Delhi, and a celebration of
"Doctor Who."
Explore geek culture from around the world. Hosted by
YOMYOMF
in the U.S., and including a special new episode of the British cult children's TV show “Knightmare.”
Brainiac Tuesday
: Science, education and knowledge channels that make YouTube the world's biggest platform for learning. Hosted by
Veritasium
and
The Spangler Effect
in the U.S., with an epic stunt from
Head Squeeze
and
Flow
from the U.K.
Super Wednesday
: From hilarious parodies to real-life superpowers, explore superheroes, the supernatural and the super-weird. Hosted by
Stan Lee’s World of Heroes
in the U.S., and you won’t believe what
Fast Furious & Funny
have done with an old Nissan in the U.K. Plus, released exclusively for Geek Week, the trailer for Marvel's “Thor: The Dark World.”
Gaming Thursday
: A gamers’ paradise, with live play-throughs, video games in real life, game-inspired original series and much more. Hosted by
Machinima
and Maker Studios'
Polaris
in the U.S., with a
Guinness World Records
gaming attempt live stream from the U.K.
Fan Friday
: Sci-fi-themed cooking, incredible cosplay and impassioned nerd debates as YouTube's biggest fans take center stage. Hosted by Felicia Day of
Geek & Sundry
in the U.S., with an ultimate geeky quiz by
Crabstickz
from the U.K.
For our 3l33t geeks out there, keep your eyes out for Easter eggs all week, and you’ll also be able to collect badges from the eggs and select #geekweek videos when logged in and visiting
YouTube.com/GeekWeek
.
The YouTube #GeekWeek Team recently watched the trailer for
“Video Game High School Season 2 Trailer.”
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