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" itself is an acronym that stands for "Just Attitude So Hey".[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.) holds a 35% stake in.[12]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Matheson, Whitney (2013-03-11). "JASH: Your fave comedians launch a YouTube channel". USA Today. Retrieved 11 March 2013.[8]
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.) holds a 35% stake in.[12]
References