Jash

For the Kurdish term, see Jash (term). For the village in Iran, see Jash, Iran.
Jash
Created byMichael Cera
Tim Heidecker
Eric Wareheim
Sarah Silverman
Reggie Watts
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersDaniel Kellison
Doug DeLuca
Mickey Meyer[1]
Production companyFullscreen Inc.[1]
Original release
ReleaseMarch 10, 2013 (2013-03-10)

Jash (stylized as JASH) is a comedy community and advertising agency created by Michael Cera, Tim Heidecker, Eric Wareheim, Sarah Silverman and Reggie Watts.[2][3] New videos are posted to the Jash homepage periodically by the creative team, and by new members of the always expanding collective of comics.[4] Jash premiered online March 10, 2013.[5][6][7] Since its launch, Jash has gone on to extend its reach into traditional media with television, series and award-winning short films.

"JASH" was picked as the name of the channel instead of "JOSH" because that name was already taken. Later on the backronym "Just Attitude So Hey" was created to fit the "JASH" name.[8]

History

Formation

Jash was formed under the YouTube Original Channel Initiative in October 2012.[9][10]

Launch

The channel was launched on March 10, 2013, concurrent with a kickoff panel by the creative team during South by Southwest (SXSW), broadcast live on the podcast Comedy Bang! Bang![11]

Acquisition by Group Nine Media

On November 7, 2017, JASH was acquired by Group Nine Media, which Discovery Communications (later Discovery Inc.) held a 35% stake in.[12] Group Nine has since been folded into Vox Media.

References

  1. ^ a b Levine, Daniel S. (2013-03-11). "Michael Cera, Sarah Silverman launch YouTube channel Jash at SXSW". The Celebrity Cafe. Archived from the original on 27 February 2014. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  2. ^ Matheson, Whitney (2013-03-11). "JASH: Your fave comedians launch a YouTube channel". USA Today. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  3. ^ Danton, Eric R. (2013-03-11). "Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera Launch JASH Comedy Channel on YouTube". Rolling Stone Magazine. Archived from the original on 2021-07-11. Retrieved 11 March 2013.
  4. ^ La Putt, Chris (2013-03-12). "Sarah Silverman launching 'JASH' YouTube series w/ Michael Cera, Tim & Eric, and Reggie Watts, playing Wellmont Theatre". Brooklyn Vegan. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  5. ^ "Comedy Site Jash.com Premieres at SXSW". Retrieved 28 Mar 2013.
  6. ^ "JASH: Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera, Tim & Eric and Reggie Watts Create a New YouTube Channel". Archived from the original on 22 March 2013. Retrieved 28 Mar 2013.
  7. ^ "JASH panel pics from SXSW 3/10/13". Archived from the original on 14 March 2013. Retrieved 28 Mar 2013.
  8. ^ "SXSW: Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera Launch YouTube Comedy Channel Jash". The Hollywood Reporter. 10 March 2013.
  9. ^ Thomas, Kahlil (2013-03-11). "Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera Launch Comedy YouTube Channel: Is It Funny? Watch Here!". International Digital Times. Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  10. ^ Tartaglione, Nancy (2012-10-08). "Mipcom Briefs: 'Revenge' Gets Turkish Makeover, Warner Bros, Canal+ Output Deal, YouTube's New Channels, 'Hannibal' Sales". Deadline London. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  11. ^ Yamato, Jen (2013-03-10). "Sarah Silverman, Michael Cera, Tim & Eric, Reggie Watts Debut JASH Comedy Network: SXSW". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on March 13, 2013. Retrieved 12 March 2013.
  12. ^ "Group Nine Media Buys Jash, Digital Comedy Studio Whose Partners Include Sarah Silverman". Variety.com. 7 November 2017.