The fictional series takes place on April 11, 2010 - the day of the real-life 2nd Annual Streamy Awards. Justin Tyler and Alden Ford play struggling actors who write a web series script and road trip across Los Angeles to crash The Streamy Awards and convince Felicia Day to be the star of their show.[4]
Despite the negative response and controversy surrounding the live The 2nd Annual Streamy Awards event,[5][6]Webventures received generally favorable reviews from critics. In her April 29, 2010 review, USA Today critic Whitney Matheson called Webventures a "delightful new show" that "includes parodies of several popular web series, including The Guild and Dr. Horrible.[7]Adweek's Todd Wasserman complained, "Webventures contains no LOL moments," but "the moment when Tyler breaks the fourth wall is somewhat risible."[8]
What is the quickest way to fame and riches? Simple, make a web series. Come along as Justin and Alden, web series script in hand, begin their epic, 4 mile road trip across Los Angeles in search of fame, glory and Felicia Day.
A road trip without time travel and celebrity hitchhikers? Not in this town. Justin and Alden's friendship is put to the ultimate test when they offer Illeana Douglas a ride to the Streamy Awards. Also starring Tony Janning and Matt Knudsen.
Justin and Alden fight a battle of wits against Hollywood's latest craze, then find themselves within reach of their ultimate goal: getting to the Streamy Awards to give Felicia Day their web series script! Also starring Douglas Sarine, Taryn Southern and Jessica Lee Rose.
It's all glitz and glamour as Justin and Alden make their way on the Streamy Awards red carpet, posing as press. When they catch a glimpse of their dream leading lady Felicia Day, they quickly hatch the perfect plan. And by perfect we mean very poorly thought out in every possible way. Also starring Felicia Day, Wilson Cleveland, David Wain, Alex Albrecht, Mark Gantt, Phil Lamarr and Zadi Diaz.
Having escaped death for the 3rd time in as many hours, our courageous duo are ready to accept defeat, Justin and Alden realize all they ever needed were each other. Also starring Felicia Day, Robin Thorsen, Shannen Doherty and Milo Ventimiglia