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Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday

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{{Infobox film
| name = Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday
| image =
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| director = {{Plainlist|
* George Kirby
* Harry Kirby
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| screenplay = {{Plainlist|
* Stu Small
* [[Scott Adkins]]
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| based_on = {{Based on|''[[Accident Man (comic strip)|Accident Man]]''|[[Pat Mills]]|[[Tony Skinner]]}}
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* [[Scott Adkins]]
* Craig Baumgarten
* Erik Kritzer
* Ben Jacques
* Joe Karimi-Nik
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| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Scott Adkins]]
* [[Ray Stevenson]]
* [[Perry Benson]]
* [[Sarah Chang]]
}}
| cinematography = Richard C Bell
| editing = {{Plainlist|
* George Kirby
* Harry Kirby
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| music = John Koutselinis
| studio = {{Plainlist|
* Link Entertainment
* Six Demon Films
* Wonder Street
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| distributor = {{Plainlist|
* [[Samuel Goldwyn Films]]
* [[Destination Films]]
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| released = {{Film date|2022|10|14|United States}}
{{Film date|2022|10|24|United Kingdom}}
| runtime = 96 minutes
| country = United Kingdom United States
| language = English
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'''''Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday''''' (also known as '''''Accident Man 2''''') is a 2022 [[action comedy film]] directed by Kirby Brothers and starring [[Scott Adkins]] (who also co-wrote the script with Stu Small), [[Ray Stevenson]], [[Perry Benson]] and [[Sarah Chang]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=ACCIDENT MAN: HITMAN'S HOLIDAY |url=https://www.starburstmagazine.com/reviews/accident-man-hitmans-holiday |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=[[Starburst Magazine]] |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Movie Review: Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday |url=https://www.austinchronicle.com/events/film/2022-10-14/accident-man-hitmans-holiday/ |access-date=2022-12-03 |website=[[The Austin Chronicle]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
It is the sequel to [[Jesse V. Johnson]]'s 2018 film ''[[Accident Man]]''. The film was shot in [[Valletta]], Malta. The film was released on October 14, 2022, in US<ref>{{cite web |author1=Noel Murray |title=Review: Twisty thriller 'Piggy' seeks justice and more |url=https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2022-10-14/review-piggy-curse-bridge-hollow-netflix-rosaline-hulu |website=Los Angeles Times |date=October 14, 2022 |quote=Available on VOD; also playing theatrically, Laemmle Monica, Santa Monica}}</ref> and October 24, 2022, in UK.

== Plot ==
Still dealing with his guilt after being forced to kill his assassin coworkers during the events of ''[[Accident Man]]'', assassin Mike Fallon (Scott Adkins) moves to the island of Malta to decompress and get away from London, finding work as a hitman for hire in nearby countries and keeping martial artist Wong Siu-ling (Sarah Chang) on his payroll to fight him at random times and keep his skills sharp. One night, Mike runs into old friend Finicky Fred (Perry Benson), who informs him that their former boss Big Ray (Ray Stevenson) lost his assassin's bar after Mike's vengeful rampage and he's out of money due to giving a large sum to a woman he fell in love with online. Mike takes pity on Fred and allows him to stay in his house and assist him on hits, and the two put together a secret headquarters to test out Fred's gadgets and plan jobs. On Mike's advice, Fred rejects a contract put out on Dante Zuuzer, the spoiled heir to a Cosa Nostra organization that even Mike fears.

After carrying out another hit, Mike and Fred are abducted and taken to meet with Mrs. Zuuzer (Flaminia Cinque), who asks Mike to hunt down and kill whoever took out the contract on Dante (George Fouracres) in exchange for sparing Fred's life; an attempted hit on Dante had been carried out using Mike's modus operandi. The Zuuzers release Mike, who encounters Big Ray in his local pub - Fred had sent Ray a letter explaining their new business operation against Mike's advice. Ray vows revenge on Mike, revealing he's in Malta for a job, and Mike deduces he was behind the attempt on Dante's life. Ray explains that the client has raised the bounty to 9 million euros and opened the contract to any takers, as well as hacked into the tracking device in Dante's watch to broadcast his location. Mike resolves to protect Dante in order to keep Fred alive.

Mike arrives at the karaoke bar where Dante sings, but Dante refuses to destroy his watch and swallows it. Assassin Freya du Preeze (Zara Phythian) arrives first and kills Dante's team of bodyguards before Mike fights her and kills her with a barbecue skewer. He then forces Dante to take a laxative in order to pass the watch, but the two are accosted by blood-drinking assassin Yendi the Vampire (Faisal Mohammed), who Mike kills with his own machete. They travel to Mike's headquarters, hoping to keep Dante secure, where Mike meets Siu-ling. Mike fights Poco the Killer Clown (Beau Fowler) and kills him with one of Fred's previously broken gadgets, while Siu-ling fights rival assassin Silas the Strangler (Peter Lee Thomas) and strangles him to death with a heavy chain.

Dante manages to pass the watch before nearly being killed by swordsman Oyumi (Andreas Nguyen); Mike challenges him to a hand-to-hand fight for Dante's life, but receives a beating before Big Ray arrives and kills Oyumi with a shotgun. Ray attempts to kill Dante, but Mike convinces him to stand down for Fred and destroy the tracking device. Mike, Ray, and Siu-ling transport Dante to Mrs. Zuuzer to exchange him for Fred; Mrs. Zuuzer orders Mike and Fred to leave the island, but Ray detonates an explosive that Fred had planted in Dante's suit, killing Dante and Mrs. Zuuzer and earning them the 9-million-euro bounty. Fred meets the woman he fell in love with online, but Mike explains that she left him after learning he was an assassin. In an ending voiceover, Mike tells the audience that the bounty allowed him, Fred, and Ray to set up a new assassins' organization and move on to the next chapter of their lives, which he promises to be "a fucking belter".

== Cast ==
* [[Scott Adkins]] as Mike Fallon / The Accident Man
* [[Ray Stevenson]] as Big Ray, Mike's maniacal father figure and mentor from the first film
* [[Perry Benson]] as Finicky Fred, Mike's colleague from the first film who specializes in unorthodox weapons
* [[Sarah Chang (actress)|Sarah Chang]] as Wong Siu-Ling, a descendant of Kung-Fu master [[Wong Fei-Hung]] who ultimately becomes Mike's sidekick
* George Fouracres as Dante Zuzzer
* [[Flaminia Cinque]] as Mrs. Zuzzer
* Beau Fowler as Poco The Killer Clown, a [[Congenital insensitivity to pain|highly durable]] killer clown who carries a giant hammer as his main weapon and was believed by many to be an [[urban legend]]
* Faisal Muhammed as Yendi / The Vampire, an assassin from [[Ghana]] who enjoys consuming blood
* Andreas Nguyen as Oyumi, an assassin with Japanese origins whose fighting style is based on [[Ninjutsu]] and an old acquaintance of Mike
* Peter Lee Thomas as Silas / San Francisco's Strangler, an assassin who prefers to strangle his victims to death and an old acquaintance of Mike
* Zara Phythian as Freya du Preeze/ The Angel of Death, a highly skilled assassin claimed to have been trained in the dark arts by those who viewed [[James Bond]] as a "muppet" and an old acquaintance of Mike

== Production ==
Filming began in November 2021 in [[Malta]], although the [[Covid-19]] pandemic prevented it.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://filmcombatsyndicate.com/accident-man-2-is-officially-in-the-works/|title=ACCIDENT MAN 2 Is Officially In The Works|website=filmcombatsyndicate.com|date=March 11, 2019 }}</ref>

==Reception==
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|80|6|15}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/accident_man_hitmans_holiday |access-date=9 February 2023 |language=en}}</ref>

== References ==
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== External links ==
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Silent Planet

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{{Short description|American metalcore band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Silent Planet
| image = Silent Planet @ Imatter 2015.jpg
| caption = Silent Planet in 2015
| origin = [[Azusa, California]], U.S.
| genre = {{flatlist|
* [[Metalcore]]
* [[progressive metalcore]]
* [[Christian metal]]
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| years_active = 2009–present
| label = {{flatlist|
* [[Solid State Records|Solid State]]
* [[UNFD]]
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| website = {{URL|silentplanetmerch.com}}
| current_members =
* Garrett Russell
* Thomas Freckleton
* Mitchell Stark
* Alex Camarena
| past_members =
* Nick Marshall
* David "Ducky" Belvin
* Jay Learue
* Jason Scribner
* Nathan Benedict
* Garrett Lemster
* Ryan Whittington
* Teddy Ramirez
* Igor Efimov
* Spencer Keene
}}

'''Silent Planet''' is an American [[metalcore]] band formed in [[Azusa, California]], in 2009.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://m.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1110661075636202 |title=Silent Planet announcement |last=Silent Planet |date=July 7, 2016 |publisher=[[Facebook]] |access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref> Their name is derived from [[C. S. Lewis]]' [[science fiction]] novel ''[[Out of the Silent Planet]]''. The group consists of vocalist Garrett Russell, guitarist Mitchell Stark, bassist Thomas Freckleton and drummer Alex Camarena. They are currently signed to [[Solid State Records]] and have released four studio albums. Their latest studio album, ''[[Iridescent (album)|Iridescent]]'', was released on November 12, 2021.<ref>{{cite web|author=Jack Rogers|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/silent-planet-have-announced-their-new-album-iridescent|title=Silent Planet Have Announced Their New Album 'Iridescent'|website=[[Rock Sound]]|access-date=September 17, 2021|date=September 16, 2021}}</ref>

==History==
===Formation, line-up changes and first releases (2009–2014)===
Before finalizing the line-up for ''Come Wind, Come Weather'', Silent Planet held practices in the Azusa Pacific University music building. They shared practice sessions with fellow hardcore band Hepafilter,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/Hepafilter/ |title=Hepafilter on Facebook |website=Facebook.com}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=February 2020}} in which Russell was also the lead vocalist. Russell recorded an EP titled ''Coward'' with Hepafilter and toured with them until the group disbanded in late 2011.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://hepafilter.bandcamp.com/ |title=Coward EP |website=Bandcamp}}</ref>{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

In 2012, the band recorded their first EP ''Come Wind, Come Weather'' in [[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]] with producer [[Matt Goldman]], which they released on May 15, 2012.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}} Afterwards, the group toured with bands such as [[Becoming the Archetype]], I, of Helix and [[Dayseeker]] while also played at California Metalfest 2012.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

On February 14, 2013, Silent Planet released the song "Tiny Hands (Au Revoir)", which tells the story of Marguerite Rouffanche, survivor of the [[Oradour-sur-Glane massacre]], an event that happened on June 10, 1944 during the [[World War II|Second World War]].<ref name="tinyhands">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hLsIimqz5M "Silent Planet - Tiny Hands (Au Revoir)"]. Retrieved November 12, 2014.</ref> They continued touring and played on the [[Scream the Prayer Tour]] with bands like [[Wolves at the Gate (band)|Wolves at the Gate]] and [[Fit for a King (band)|Fit for a King]].<ref name="prayer">[http://lambgoat.com/news/20474/Scream-The-Prayer-2013-lineup-revealed "Scream The Prayer 2013 lineup revealed"] (May 23, 2013). Lambgoat. Retrieved November 12, 2014.</ref> On July 23, the band unveiled "Darkstrand (Hibakusha)", which, like "Tiny Hands (Au Revoir)", also tells the story of a World War II victim; this time the story is set in Japan just after the [[Atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki#Hiroshima|impact of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima]].<ref name="darkstrand">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-dmTibwa6g "Silent Planet - Darkstrand (Hibakusha)]. Retrieved November 12, 2014.</ref>

On January 2, 2014, their five-track EP ''lastsleep (1944–1946)'', which is based on the stories of World War II victims, was released.<ref name="hm-int">[http://hmmagazine.com/blog/feature/silent-planet/ "Silent Planet - HM Magazine"] (February 3, 2014). [[HM (magazine)|HM magazine]]. Retrieved November 12, 2014.</ref> It contains the two songs released in 2013 along with "Wasteland (Vechnost)", and two instrumentals. Later that year, they went on tour with bands such as [[Sleeping Giant (band)|Sleeping Giant]], [[This or the Apocalypse]], [[Phinehas (band)|Phinehas]], [[Those Who Fear]], Lionfight and [[The Ongoing Concept]].<ref name="giant">[http://www.digitaltourbus.com/news/sleeping-giant-announces-finished-people-tour-2/#.VGM_7cnZh9m "Sleeping Giant Announces “Finished People Tour”"] (June 14, 2014). Digital Tour Bus. Retrieved November 12, 2014.</ref><ref name="lion">[http://www.metalnerd.net/2014/09/11/lionfight-announce-tour-with-the-ongoing-concept-and-silent-planet/ "Lionfight announce tour with The Ongoing Concept and Silent Planet"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141112133546/http://www.metalnerd.net/2014/09/11/lionfight-announce-tour-with-the-ongoing-concept-and-silent-planet/ |date=November 12, 2014 }} (September 11, 2014). MetalNerd. Retrieved November 12, 2014.</ref>

===''The Night God Slept'' (2014–2015)===
On May 17, 2014, Silent Planet unveiled that they completed their debut studio album. On July 13, band members also stated that the album is set to be released in fall 2014 through "an artist-friendly record label who is allowing [them] to retain full creative control."<ref name="cd1">[https://www.facebook.com/silentplanetmusic/photos/a.598840743484907.1073741827.102037413165245/724065177629129/?type=1 "Facebook"] (May 17, 2014). Retrieved November 12, 2014.</ref>{{primary source inline|date=August 2018}}<ref name="cd2">[https://www.facebook.com/silentplanetmusic/photos/a.598840743484907.1073741827.102037413165245/752789401423373/?type=1 "Facebook"] (July 13, 2014). Retrieved November 12, 2014.</ref>{{primary source inline|date=August 2018}} On September 14, the band revealed the release date of their record to be November 10, 2014. On September 19, they dropped a hint pointing towards the name of the album on their Facebook page.

On September 23, it was announced that their debut studio album, ''[[The Night God Slept]]'', would be released through [[Solid State Records]].<ref name="ssr">[http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/silent_planet_sign_to_solid_state_records_announce_debut_album_the_night_go "Silent Planet sign to Solid State Records; announce debut album, ‘The Night God Slept’"] (September 23, 2014). Alternative Press. Retrieved November 12, 2014.</ref> The group then released some new songs from the record to their Facebook page, starting with "XX (City Grave)" on September 30, followed by "Native Blood" on October 23, "Firstwake" on November 2 and "Depths II" on November 5.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}} On September 30, 2015, Efimov announced his departure from the band.<ref>''[[Twitter]]'': [https://twitter.com/beholdigor/status/649404884052242433 Igor Efimov on Twitter: "I'm no longer in Silent Planet. Here's a quick little post about it. https://t.co/xZc7ouUg20"]</ref>{{primary source inline|date=August 2018}}

===''Everything Was Sound'' (2016–2017)===
On April 27, 2016, Silent Planet announced on [[Vans Warped Tour]] their second studio album, ''[[Everything Was Sound]]'', which was released on July 1, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/silent_planet_announce_new_album_everything_was_sound/|title=Silent Planet announce new album, ‘Everything Was Sound’|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=April 28, 2016}}</ref> The band released three singles from the record with two of them are accompanying with music videos. "Panic Room" was available on May 12.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://newnoisemagazine.com/silent-planet-release-intense-music-video-panic-room/|title=Silent Planet Release Intense Music Video For "Panic Room"|website=[[New Noise Magazine]]|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=May 13, 2016}}</ref> "Psychescape", featuring [[Spencer Chamberlain]] of [[Underoath]], was streaming on June 2.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/underoaths_spencer_chamberlain_guests_on_new_silent_planet_songlisten/|title=Underoath’s Spencer Chamberlain guests on new Silent Planet song—listen|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=June 2, 2016}}</ref> The third and final single, "Orphan", was unveiled on June 17.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/features/silent_planet_premieres_video_for_orphan/|title=Silent Planet set out to conquer prejudices with new track "Orphan"|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=June 17, 2016}}</ref>

On October 26, it was revealed that drummer Alex Camarena has formed a side-project called [[Nothing Left (band)|Nothing Left]] along with brothers Brandon and Ryan Leitru, formerly from the band [[For Today]]. The project also comprises Danon Saylor, the former vocalist of [[A Bullet for Pretty Boy (band)|A Bullet for Pretty Boy]] and Devin Henderson of [[Take It Back!]]. They are planning to release new music by the end of the year through [[Nuclear Blast]].<ref name="Dickman">{{Cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/for_today_members_form_new_band_release_new_songlisten |title=For Today members form heavy new band, release new song - listen |last=Dickman |first=Maggie |date=October 26, 2016 |website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |access-date=October 27, 2016}}</ref>

===''When the End Began'' (2018–2019)===
On June 15, 2018, Silent Planet released "Northern Fires (Guernica)", which revolves around the [[Spanish Civil War]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://killyourstereo.com/news/1102852/silent-planet-release-powerful-anti-war-song-northern-fires%C2%A0guernica |title=Silent Planet release powerful anti-war song, 'Northern Fires (Guarnica)' |date=June 15, 2018 |publisher=KillYourStereo |access-date=June 16, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2018/06/14/news/silent-planet-streaming-new-single-northern-fires-guernica/|title=Silent Planet Streaming New Single "Northern Fires (Guernica)"|website=ThePRP|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=June 14, 2018}}</ref> On July 17, they unveiled another single titled "Vanity of Sleep", which revolves around modern consumer despair.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indievisionmusic.com/news/silent-planet-vanity-of-sleep-official-lyric-video/|title=Silent Planet - Vanity of Sleep (Official Lyric Video)|website=Indie Vision Music|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=July 24, 2018}}</ref> On August 7, the band announced their third studio album, ''[[When the End Began]]'', which was released on November 2, 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://stitchedsound.com/silent-planet-announce-new-album-when-the-end-began/|title=Silent Planet announce new album "When The End Began"|website=Stitched Sound|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=August 7, 2018}}</ref>

On August 17, the third single, "Share the Body", was available with a corresponding music video.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/silent-planet-opioid-addiction-share-the-body/|title=Silent Planet unveil powerful new song and music video about opioid addiction|website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=August 17, 2018}}</ref> On September 14, the group was streaming the fourth single "In Absence".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/news/2018/09/14.SilentPlanetReleaseNewSingleInAbsence.asp|title=SILENT PLANET RELEASE NEW SINGLE "IN ABSENCE"|website=Jesus Freak Hideout|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=September 14, 2018}}</ref> On October 19, one month before the album release, the fifth and final single of the album ,"The New Eternity", came out.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.soundfiction.net/2018/10/19/silent-planet-release-new-single-the-new-eternity|title=Silent Planet Release New Single "The New Eternity"|website=Sound Fiction|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=October 19, 2018}}</ref> On August 18, 2019, the band released an additional song, "Shark Week", a B-side from this album's sessions.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://killyourstereo.com/news/1107788/silent-planet-reveal-unreleased-when-the-end-began-b-side-shark-week/|title=Silent Planet reveal unreleased ‘When The End Began’ B-side, ‘Shark Week’|website=KillYourStereo|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=August 18, 2019}}</ref>

===''Iridescent'' (2020–present)===
On January 24, 2020, Silent Planet released ''The Night God Slept Redux'', a re-recorded edition of their debut album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2019/12/27/news/silent-planet-re-record-the-night-god-slept-for-january-re-release-stream-revised-tracks/|title=Silent Planet Re-Record "The Night God Slept" For January Re-Release, Stream Revised Tracks|website=ThePRP|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=December 27, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://stitchedsound.com/album-review-the-night-god-slept-redux-brings-old-songs-back-in-a-new-light/ |title=ALBUM REVIEW: "The Night God Slept REDUX" by Silent Planet brings old songs back in a new light |last=Woodard |first=Jake |date=January 24, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B7sKwvqFlQM/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B7sKwvqFlQM |archive-date=December 24, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Silent Planet on Instagram: "TNGS Redux is now available wherever you stream music. We retracked the whole thing from scratch - tell us what you think! Link for…" |website=Instagram}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://twitter.com/SLNTPLNT/status/1220582709673832448 |title=steam it buy it pirate it i don’t care just give it a spin plz TNGS (Redux) is out now |date=January 23, 2020}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=February 2020}} On February 14, the band released "Trilogy", a single that focuses and revolves around vocalist Garrett Russell's stay in a mental hospital in which he wrote the lyrics in one sitting.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2020/02/17/silent-planet-unleash-new-single-trilogy/|title=Silent Planet Unleash New Single ‘Trilogy’|website=Wall of Sound|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=February 17, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://distortedsoundmag.com/silent-planet-release-new-music-video-for-trilogy/|title=Silent Planet release new music video for ‘Trilogy’|website=Distorted Sound|access-date=September 19, 2021|date=February 17, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/B8iQCDwHsHK/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/B8iQCDwHsHK |archive-date=December 24, 2021 |url-access=registration|title=Garrett Russell on Instagram: "Well, it’s here. Trilogy is out now. I’m not sure if any song has ever meant this much to me - or if anything ever could again. I wrote…" |website=Instagram}}{{cbignore}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=February 2020}} On April 17, the band released the instrumental edition of the recent redux of ''The Night God Slept''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docsrecordsandvintage.com/UPC/810488025590|title=The Night God Slept (Instrumental)|website=docsrecordsandvintage}}</ref> On April 24, they released the instrumental edition of ''Everything Was Sound''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docsrecordsandvintage.com/UPC/810488025606|title=Everything Was Sound (Instrumental)|website=docsrecordsandvintage}}</ref> On May 1, they released the instrumental edition of ''When the End Began''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://docsrecordsandvintage.com/UPC/810488025613|title=When The End Began (Instrumental)|website=docsrecordsandvintage}}</ref>

On March 23, 2021, band members officially announced the new fourth album is completed.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://thenewfury.com/silent-planet-have-finished-recording-their-4th-full-length-album/|title=Silent Planet have finished recording their 4th full-length album|website=The New Fury|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=March 23, 2021}}</ref> On April 9, after unveiling some artworks the prior couple days, they announced during the global [[COVID-19 pandemic]] a surprise collaboration with [[Fit for a King (band)|Fit for a King]]. The collaboration included both bands' vocalists being featured on reworked version of their recent tracks and both bands will also release a limited merch line to promote the collaboration.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/fit-for-a-kings-ryan-kirby-silent-planets-garrett-russell-guest-on-each-oth|title=Fit For A King’s Ryan Kirby & Silent Planet’s Garrett Russell Guest On Each Other’s Tracks|website=[[Rock Sound]]|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=April 9, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-fit-for-a-king-silent-planet-cover-each-other/|title=NEWS: Fit For A King & Silent Planet cover each other!|website=Dead Press!|access-date=September 19, 2021|date=April 13, 2021}}</ref>

On August 20, the group surprise released a brand new single "Panopticon".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/silent-planet-panopticon-lyrics/|title=Silent Planet’s Apocalyptic Metal Hits a New Level on ‘Panopticon’|website=[[Loudwire]]|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=August 20, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/silent-planet-have-dropped-a-dizzyingly-brutal-new-track-panopticon|title=Silent Planet Have Dropped A Dizzyingly Brutal New Track 'Panopticon'|website=[[Rock Sound]]|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=August 20, 2021}}</ref> On September 17, Silent Planet officially unveiled the third single "Terminal" along with its music video. At the same time, the band revealed that their upcoming fourth album would be entitled ''[[Iridescent (album)|Iridescent]]'', with a release date of November 12, 2021, along with the cover and track list of the album.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/09/17/silent-planet-announce-new-album-iridescent-release-ambient-single-terminal-liminal/|title=Silent Planet Announce New Album 'Iridescent' + Release Ambient Single 'Terminal / (liminal)'|website=Wall of Sound|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=September 17, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://hmmagazine.com/silent-planet-announces-new-album-iridescent-releases-visceral-music-video-for-new-single-terminal/|title=Silent Planet announces new album, 'Iridescent,' releases visceral music video for new single, 'Terminal'|website=[[HM (magazine)|HM]]|access-date=September 19, 2021|date=September 16, 2021}}</ref> To promote the album, they also announced that they will support [[Motionless in White]]'s rescheduled U.S. tour along with [[Light the Torch]] and Dying Wish which has started in May 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://loudwire.com/motionless-in-white-2021-tour-light-the-torch-silent-planet-dying-wish/|title=Motionless in White Announce 2021 Tour With Light the Torch, Silent Planet + Dying Wish|website=[[Loudwire]]|access-date=September 18, 2021|date=July 13, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://metalinsider.net/touring/motionless-in-white-announce-fall-tour-with-light-the-torch-silent-planet-and-dying-wish|title=Motionless In White announce fall tour with Light The Torch, Silent Planet, and Dying Wish|website=Metal Insider|access-date=September 19, 2021|date=July 14, 2021}}</ref> On October 22, one month before the album release, the group debuted the fourth single "Anhedonia".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wallofsoundau.com/2021/10/22/silent-planet-flick-into-overdrive-with-anhedonia-ahead-of-iridescents-big-release/|title=Silent Planet Flick Into Overdrive with ‘Anhedonia’ Ahead of Iridescent’s Big Release|website=Wall of Sound|access-date=October 22, 2021|date=October 22, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2021/10/21/news/silent-planet-debut-anhedonia/|title=Silent Planet Debut "Anhedonia"|website=ThePRP|access-date=October 22, 2021|date=October 21, 2021}}</ref> On July 22, 2022, the band's brand new single, ":Signal:", was debuted.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.kerrang.com/silent-planet-drop-new-single-signal|title=Silent Planet unleash crushing new single :Signal:|website=Kerrang!|access-date=August 9, 2022|date=July 22, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/silent-planet-have-released-an-astonishing-new-track-signal|title=Silent Planet Have Released An Astonishing New Track ‘:Signal:’|website=Rock Sound|access-date=August 9, 2022|date=July 22, 2022}}</ref>

==Musical style and influences==
Musically, Silent Planet has been described as [[metalcore]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.newsadvance.com/the_burg/music/metalcore-band-silent-planet-to-perform-in-lynchburg/article_3d26e9c9-ae5a-58e1-a0c4-d74b4e50a625.html |title=Metalcore band Silent Planet to perform in Lynchburg |last=SCHKLOVEN |first=EMMA |access-date=November 5, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/silent-planet-mn0002017823/biography |title=Silent Planet - Biography & History |publisher=AllMusic |access-date=November 5, 2018}}</ref> and more specifically, [[progressive metalcore]].<ref name="Christian Beat">{{Cite web |url=http://www.thechristianbeat.org/index.php/news/2079-silent-planet-to-release-everything-was-sound-7-1 |title=Silent Planet to release ''Everything Was Sound'' July 1 |last=Clarks |first=Jessie |date=May 16, 2016 |publisher=The Christian Beat |access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.indievisionmusic.com/reviews/silent-planet-lastsleep-1944-1946/ |title=Album Review : Silent Planet - Lastsleep (1944-1946) - Indie Vision Music |date=December 30, 2013 |access-date=November 5, 2018}}</ref> They are known for their intricate sound and incorporation of [[post-rock]] textures.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/silent_planet_best_underground_band_2017_apmas |title=Silent Planet win Best Underground Band at the 2017 APMAs |last=Al-Sharif |first=Rabab |date=July 17, 2017 |access-date=December 8, 2017}}</ref> The band has also been noted for their thought-provoking lyrics, which cover topics such as war, psychology, religion, and politics.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://hmmagazine.com/blog/feature/silent-planet-was-sound/ |title=Silent Planet's New Reality |last=Lewandowski |first=Nao |date=June 28, 2016 |publisher=HM Magazine |access-date=December 11, 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.breathecast.com/articles/silent-planet-vocalist-reveals-next-record-will-focus-on-mental-illness-says-songs-are-empty-without-a-narrative-interview-29637/ |title=Silent Planet Vocalist Reveals Next Record will Focus on 'Mental Illness'; Says Songs are Empty without a 'Narrative' [INTERVIEW] |last=Sarachik |first=Justin |date=Jul 13, 2015 |access-date=December 12, 2017}}</ref> They have sometimes been labeled as [[Christian metal]],<ref name="Odyssey Online">{{Cite web |url=https://www.theodysseyonline.com/focus-garrett-russell-silent-planet |title=Focus On: Garrett Russell And Silent Planet |last=Owens |first=Samuel |date=Oct 19, 2015 |publisher=The Odyssey Online |access-date=December 8, 2017}}</ref> due to their use of [[biblical]] references and the band members' faith, though they incorporate non-religious themes and references as well. Russell cites songs such as "No Place to Breathe" (in support of [[Black Lives Matter]]) and "Alive, as a Housefire" (confronting the ideological divide in the United States of America) as explicit statements of the band's political beliefs.<ref>https://twitter.com/SLNTPLNT/status/1609299086087421954/</ref>

Band members have listed [[Oh, Sleeper]], [[Architects (British band)|Architects]], [[Underoath]], and [[This Will Destroy You]] as influences on their sound.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rf3nktlBn_Y |title=Silent Planet Interview 1/5/14 |last=Robert Manzone |date=January 5, 2014 |via=YouTube |access-date=November 5, 2018}}</ref>

==Members==
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'''Current'''
* Garrett Russell – lead vocals, guitars (2020–present); [[Screaming (music)|unclean vocals]] (2009–2020)
* Thomas Freckleton – bass, keyboards, clean vocals (2013–present)
* Mitchell Stark – guitars (2013–present); clean vocals (2020–present)
* Alex Camarena – drums (2013–present)

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'''Former'''<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.theclause.org/collide/2012/04/screaming-to-a-different-tune/ |title=Screaming to a Different Tune |last=Collide |date=April 18, 2012 |publisher=The Clause |access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dailytitan.com/2010/09/silent-planet-the-unconventional-hardcore-band/ |title=Silent Planet: The Unconventional Hardcore Band |date=September 2010 |website=Daily Titan |access-date=July 7, 2016}}</ref>
* Nick Marshall – guitars, clean vocals (2009–2010)
* David "Ducky" Belvin – guitars (2009–2010)
* Jay Learue – bass (2009–2010)
* Jason Scribner – drums (2009–2010)
* Nathan Benedict – guitars (2009–2013); bass (2010–2011)
* Garrett Lemster – bass (2011–2013)
* Ryan Whittington – guitars (2011–2013)
* Teddy Ramirez – drums (2010–2013)
* Igor Efimov – guitars (2013–2015)
* Spencer Keene – guitars (2011–2016)
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==Discography==
'''Studio albums'''
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! rowspan="2"| Year
! style="width:200px;" rowspan="2"| Title
! rowspan="2"| Label
! colspan="8"| Peak chart positions
|-
! style="width:50px;"| [[Billboard 200|US]] <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/silent-planet/chart-history/tlp/ |title=Silent Planet Chart History: Billboard 200 |website=Billboard |access-date=November 13, 2018}}</ref>
! style="width:50px;"| [[Top Rock Albums|US Rock]] <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/silent-planet/chart-history/rck/ |title=Silent Planet Chart History: Rock Albums |website=Billboard |access-date=November 13, 2018}}</ref>
! style="width:50px;"| [[Top Hard Rock Albums|US Hard Rock]] <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/silent-planet/chart-history/mtl/ |title=Silent Planet Chart History: Hard Rock Albums |website=Billboard |access-date=November 13, 2018}}</ref>
! style="width:50px;"| [[Christian Albums|US Christ.]] <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/silent-planet/chart-history/ill/ |title=Silent Planet Chart History: Christian Albums |website=Billboard |access-date=November 13, 2018}}</ref>
! style="width:50px;"| [[Independent Albums|US Indie]] <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/silent-planet/chart-history/ind/ |title=Silent Planet Chart History: Independent Albums |website=Billboard |access-date=November 13, 2018}}</ref>
! style="width:50px;"| [[Top Album Sales|US Album Sales]] <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/silent-planet/chart-history/tsl/ |title=Silent Planet Chart History: Top Album Sales |website=Billboard |access-date=November 13, 2018}}</ref>
! style="width:50px;"| [[Digital Albums|US Digital Albums]] <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/silent-planet/chart-history/digital-albums |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181113142547/https://www.billboard.com/music/silent-planet/chart-history/digital-albums |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 13, 2018 |title=Silent Planet Chart History: Digital Albums |website=Billboard |access-date=November 13, 2018}}</ref>
! style="width:50px:"| [[Vinyl Albums|US Vinyl Albums]] <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/silent-planet/chart-history/vnl/ |title=Silent Planet Chart History: Vinyl Albums |website=Billboard |access-date=November 13, 2018}}</ref>
|-
| 2014
| ''[[The Night God Slept]]''
| rowspan="2"| [[Solid State Records|Solid State]]
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| 16
| style="text-align:center;"| 24
| style="text-align:center;"| 43
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| —
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Everything Was Sound]]''
| style="text-align:center;"| 85
| style="text-align:center;"| 7
| style="text-align:center;"| 1
| style="text-align:center;"| 1
| style="text-align:center;"| 4
| style="text-align:center;"| 22
| style="text-align:center;"| 20
| style="text-align:center;"| 19
|-
|2018
|''[[When the End Began]]''
| rowspan="2"| Solid State, [[UNFD]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 97
| style="text-align:center;"| 13
| style="text-align:center;"| 8
| style="text-align:center;"| 3
| style="text-align:center;"| 2
| style="text-align:center;"| 20
| style="text-align:center;"| 13
| style="text-align:center;"| 9
|-
|2021
|''[[Iridescent (album)|Iridescent]]''
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| —
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|}

'''EPs'''
* ''Come Wind, Come Weather'' (2012)
* ''lastsleep (1944–1946)'' (2014)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External Links==
* {{discogs artist|Silent Planet}}

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The Menu (2022 film)

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{{Short description|2022 American black comedy horror film}}
{{Use American English|date=November 2022}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=November 2022}}
{{Infobox film
| image = The Menu (2022 film).jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Mark Mylod]]
| writer = {{Plainlist|
* Seth Reiss
* Will Tracy
}}
| story = Will Tracy
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* [[Adam McKay]]
* Betsy Koch
* [[Will Ferrell]]
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* [[Ralph Fiennes]]
* [[Anya Taylor-Joy]]
* [[Nicholas Hoult]]
* [[Hong Chau]]
* [[Janet McTeer]]
* [[Reed Birney]]
* [[Judith Light]]
* [[John Leguizamo]]
}}
| cinematography = [[Peter Deming]]
| editing = [[Christopher Tellefsen]]
| music = [[Colin Stetson]]
| studio = {{Plainlist|
* [[Hyperobject Industries]]
* [[Gary Sanchez Productions]]
* [[TSG Entertainment]]
}}
| distributor = [[Searchlight Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2022|9|10|[[2022 Toronto International Film Festival|TIFF]]|2022|11|18|United States}}
| runtime = 106 minutes<ref name="TIFF">{{cite web|url=https://www.tiff.net/events/the-menu|title=The Menu|website=[[Toronto International Film Festival]]|access-date=July 28, 2022}}</ref>
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget = $30 million<ref name=opening/>
| gross = $60.1 million<ref name=BOM>{{cite web |url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/title/tt9764362/?ref_=bo_rl_ti |title=The Menu (2022) |website=[[Box Office Mojo]] | access-date=December 17, 2022}}</ref><ref name="NUM">{{cite The Numbers |id=Menu-The |title=The Menu (2022) – Financial Information |access-date= December 17, 2022}}</ref>
}}

'''''The Menu''''' is a 2022 American [[dark comedy]] [[horror film]] directed by [[Mark Mylod]], written by Seth Reiss and Will Tracy, based on an original story created by Tracy, and produced by [[Adam McKay]], Betsy Koch and [[Will Ferrell]]. The film features an [[ensemble cast]] that includes [[Ralph Fiennes]], [[Anya Taylor-Joy]], [[Nicholas Hoult]], [[Hong Chau]], [[Janet McTeer]], [[Reed Birney]], [[Judith Light]], and [[John Leguizamo]]. The film focuses on a group of diners at an exclusive restaurant who discover the celebrity chef owner intends to kill them all before the night is out.

''The Menu'' had its world premiere at the [[2022 Toronto International Film Festival|Toronto International Film Festival]] on September 10, 2022, and was released in the United States on November 18, 2022, by [[Searchlight Pictures]]. The film received largely positive reviews from critics, who praised the screenplay, direction, production design, and cast performances.

==Plot==
Tyler and his companion Margot Mills travel by boat to Hawthorne, an exclusive restaurant owned and operated by [[celebrity chef]] Julian Slowik, located on a private island. The other guests attending the dinner are Lilian, a [[food critic]]; her [[editor]] Ted; wealthy couple Richard and Anne; George, a post-prime movie star, and his personal assistant Felicity; and business partners Soren, Dave, and Bryce, along with Julian's alcoholic mother. The group are given a tour of the island by the restaurant [[Maître d'hôtel]], Elsa, who notes that Margot was not Tyler's designated guest for the evening.

Dinner begins, with the elaborate courses and Julian's accompanying monologues becoming increasingly unsettling. After a scallop dish intended to represent the island and a bread plate served with no bread, the guests are served chicken and tortillas that have been printed with images revealing secrets from their past. For the fourth course, Julian's sous chef kills himself in front of everyone. Another staff member cuts off Richard's ring finger when he tries to escape. The restaurant's main "angel" investor is drowned in front of the guests. Julian allows the male guests to attempt escape, only to have the staff catch and return them.

Julian declares all the guests were selected because they either contributed to him losing his passion for his craft (such as Richard and Anne) or because they make a living off exploiting the work of artisans like him (such as Soren, Dave, and Bryce, who all worked for the restaurant's investor). He announces that by the end of the night, he, the staff, and the guests are all going to die. Since Margot's presence was unplanned, Julian gives her the choice of dying with either the staff or the guests.

Julian reveals that Tyler was invited personally and knew all along that the dinner would end with everyone's death. It is revealed that Margot is an [[Prostitution|escort]] named Erin, who Tyler has hired for the evening, knowing full well she would die. Julian humiliates Tyler further by forcing him to cook and insulting his food, influencing Tyler to kill himself in a storeroom. Julian decides that Margot belongs with the staff and asks her to collect a barrel needed for dessert, falsely claiming Elsa forgot it.

Margot sneaks into Julian's house, only to be attacked by Elsa. Margot kills Elsa in self-defense by stabbing her in the neck. After seeing newspaper clippings of Julian's past life in his office, Margot finds a radio, calls for help, and returns to the restaurant with the barrel. A [[United States Coast Guard|Coast Guard]] officer arrives from his boat, then reveals himself to be a [[line cook]] in disguise and returns to the kitchen.

Due to Margot's betrayal, Julian now declares that she belongs with the guests, but Margot mocks his dishes and complains that she is still hungry. When Julian asks what she would like to eat, Margot asks him for a [[cheeseburger]] and [[fries]], having previously seen a photo of a young, happy Julian working at a fast-food restaurant. Moved by her simple request, Julian prepares the meal to her specifications. Margot takes a bite and praises his food, then asks if she can get it "[[take-out|to go]]". Julian packs the food for her and the staff allows her to leave, quietly encouraged by the other guests. Margot takes the Coast Guard boat docked nearby and escapes the island.

To end the dinner, Julian pays tribute to [[s'more]]s by covering the guests with small capes made of marshmallows and hats made of chocolate. He then sets the restaurant ablaze, detonating the barrel and killing the guests, staff, and himself. Margot watches the burning restaurant from the boat, continuing to eat her cheeseburger.

==Cast==
{{cast list|
* [[Ralph Fiennes]] as Julian Slowik, a [[celebrity chef]] and the owner of the Hawthorne restaurant, who has a ritualistic mentality and has lost his passion for his craft.
* [[Anya Taylor-Joy]] as Margot Mills / Erin Westervelt, an escort who accompanies Tyler to the meal and is the first to recognize the restaurant's twisted nature.
* [[Nicholas Hoult]] as Tyler Ledford, Margot's snobby client and [[foodie]] [[fan (person)|fanboy]] of Slowik.
* [[Hong Chau]] as Elsa, the restaurant maitre d’ and Julian's right-hand lady.
* [[Janet McTeer]] as Lillian Bloom, a food critic who helped make Julian famous.
* [[John Leguizamo]] as George Díaz, an arrogant post-prime actor whom Julian derides for being a sellout.
* [[Reed Birney]] as Richard Liebbrandt, a businessman and frequent Hawthorne customer.
* [[Judith Light]] as Anne Liebbrandt, Richard's wife who is also a frequent Hawthorne customer.
* [[Paul Adelstein]] as Ted, Lillian's editor.
* [[Aimee Carrero]] as Felicity, George's assistant and girlfriend.
* [[Arturo Castro (Guatemalan actor)|Arturo Castro]] as Soren, a snarky tech business executive.
* [[Rob Yang]] as Bryce, a tech business investor.
* [[Mark St. Cyr]] as Dave, a tech business investor.
* Rebecca Koon as Linda Slowik, Julian's alcoholic mother.
* Christina Brucato as Katherine Keller, a Hawthorne [[sous-chef]] who originally proposed the "death" within "the menu".
* Adam Aalderks as Jeremy Louden, a Hawthorne sous-chef who struggles to live up to his head chef.
* Matthew Cornwell as Dale, the sous-chef who poses as a coast guard officer.
* [[Peter Grosz]] as Hawthorne's [[sommelier]].
}}

==Production==
Will Tracy dined at Cornelius Sjømatrestaurant  during a [[honeymoon]] and later suggested a story to Seth Reiss inspired by the experience.<ref name="youtube=unKAJH5AlRQ">{{cite web |author1=[[Late Night with Seth Meyers]] |title=Seth Reiss and Will Tracy Share How Foodie Culture Inspired The Menu |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unKAJH5AlRQ |website=[[YouTube]] |access-date=15 November 2022 |language=en |date=16 November 2022}}</ref>

In April 2019, it was announced that [[Emma Stone]] and [[Ralph Fiennes]] would star in ''The Menu'', with [[Alexander Payne]] attached to direct.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/04/the-menu-alexander-payne-emma-stone-ralph-fiennes-gary-sanchez-hot-project-1202592013/|title=Hot Project Du Jour: Emma Stone, Ralph Fiennes, Alexander Payne On ''The Menu''|date=April 9, 2019|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=April 10, 2019|archive-date=April 10, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190410145050/https://deadline.com/2019/04/the-menu-alexander-payne-emma-stone-ralph-fiennes-gary-sanchez-hot-project-1202592013/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=White |first1=Abbey |date=2022-11-24 |title=How 'The Menu' Explores Ego and Exploitation in Fine Dining |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/how-the-menu-explores-ego-exploitation-fine-dining-1235268540/ |access-date=2022-11-25 |website=The Hollywood Reporter |language=en-US}}</ref> In December, the screenplay appeared on the annual [[Black List (survey)|Black List]], a survey showcasing the most popular films still in development.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/12/black-list-2019-scripts-rankings-full-list-1202810439/|title=The Black List 2019 Screenplays Unveiled & Ranked: Ken Kobayashi's Frozen-Time Romance ''Move On'' Tops List|date=December 16, 2019|first1=Anthony|last1=D'Alessandro|first2=Dino-Ray|last2=Ramos|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|url-status=live|access-date=December 16, 2019|archive-date=December 16, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191216195058/https://deadline.com/2019/12/black-list-2019-scripts-rankings-full-list-1202810439/}}</ref> By May 2020, [[Searchlight Pictures]] held the distribution rights, and Payne and Stone had left the film due to scheduling conflicts, with [[Mark Mylod]] replacing Payne as director.<ref name="var">{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/fox-searchlight-adam-mckay-successios-mark-mylod-the-menu-1234619314/|title=Searchlight and Adam McKay Tap ''Succession''s{{'}} Mark Mylod to Direct ''The Menu'' (Exclusive)|date=May 28, 2020|first=Justin|last=Kroll|website=[[Variety (website)|Variety]]|access-date=May 28, 2020|archive-date=June 7, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200607082107/https://variety.com/2020/film/news/fox-searchlight-adam-mckay-successios-mark-mylod-the-menu-1234619314/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In June 2021, Fiennes rejoined the cast. [[Anya Taylor-Joy]] entered negotiations to replace Stone<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2021/06/queens-gambit-anya-taylor-joy-searchlights-the-menu-1234698418/ |title=Anya Taylor-Joy And Ralph Fiennes To Headline Searchlight's ''The Menu'' |first=Justin|last=Kroll|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=June 7, 2021|access-date=June 7, 2021 |archive-date=June 7, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210607174243/https://deadline.com/2021/06/queens-gambit-anya-taylor-joy-searchlights-the-menu-1234698418/ |url-status=live }}</ref> (and was confirmed the next month), and [[Hong Chau]] and [[Nicholas Hoult]] joined the cast.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/hong-chau-anyta-taylor-joy-ralph-fiennes-searchlights-the-menu-1234795793/ |title=Hong Chau Joins Anya Taylor-Joy And Ralph Fiennes In Searchlight's ''The Menu'' |first=Justin|last=Kroll|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=July 19, 2021|access-date=July 19, 2021 |archive-date=July 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210719185804/https://deadline.com/2021/07/hong-chau-anyta-taylor-joy-ralph-fiennes-searchlights-the-menu-1234795793/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2021/07/nicholas-hoult-anya-taylor-joy-searchlights-the-menu-1234802685/ |title=Nicholas Hoult To Co-Star Opposite Anya Taylor-Joy In Searchlight's ''The Menu'' |first=Justin|last=Kroll|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=July 29, 2021|access-date=July 29, 2021 |archive-date=July 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210729215904/https://deadline.com/2021/07/nicholas-hoult-anya-taylor-joy-searchlights-the-menu-1234802685/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[John Leguizamo]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2021/08/john-leguizamo-joins-searchlight-film-the-menu-1234817676/ |title=John Leguizamo Joins Anya Taylor-Joy & Ralph Fiennes In Searchlight's ''The Menu'' |first=Rosy|last=Cordero|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|date=August 19, 2021|access-date=August 19, 2021 |archive-date=August 19, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210819151507/https://deadline.com/2021/08/john-leguizamo-joins-searchlight-film-the-menu-1234817676/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Janet McTeer]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/janet-mcteer-joins-anya-taylor-joy-in-searchlight-dark-comedy-the-menu-exclusive-1235001771/ |title=Janet McTeer Joins Anya Taylor-Joy in Searchlight Dark Comedy ''The Menu'' (Exclusive) |first1=Mia|last1=Galuppo|first2=Borys|last2=Kit|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=August 24, 2021|access-date=August 24, 2021 |archive-date=August 24, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210824155101/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/janet-mcteer-joins-anya-taylor-joy-in-searchlight-dark-comedy-the-menu-exclusive-1235001771/ |url-status=live }}</ref> [[Judith Light]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/judith-light-the-menu-searchlight-anya-taylor-joy-1235052047/|title=Judith Light Joins Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes in Searchlight's ''The Menu'' (Exclusive)|date=August 30, 2021|first=Matt|last=Donnelly|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|access-date=August 30, 2021|archive-date=August 30, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210830185759/https://variety.com/2021/film/news/judith-light-the-menu-searchlight-anya-taylor-joy-1235052047/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Reed Birney]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2021/film/news/reed-birney-anya-taylor-joy-ralph-fiennes-searchlight-the-menu-1235053558/|title=Reed Birney Joins Anya Taylor-Joy and Ralph Fiennes in Searchlight's ''The Menu'' (Exclusive)|website=[[Variety (website)|Variety]]|first=Brent|last=Lang|date=September 1, 2021|access-date=September 1, 2021|archive-date=September 1, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210901221202/https://variety.com/2021/film/news/reed-birney-anya-taylor-joy-ralph-fiennes-searchlight-the-menu-1235053558/|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Rob Yang]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/rob-yang-joins-anya-taylor-joy-in-searchlight-dark-comedy-the-menu-1235007064/|title=Rob Yang Joins Anya Taylor-Joy in Searchlight Dark Comedy ''The Menu'' (Exclusive)|website=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|first=Etan|last=Vlessing|date=September 1, 2021|access-date=September 1, 2021}}</ref> and [[Aimee Carrero]] joined in September.<ref name=ac>{{cite web |last1=Cordero |first1=Rosy |title=Aimee Carrero Boards Searchlight's ''The Menu'' |url=https://deadline.com/2021/09/aimee-carrero-boards-searchlight-the-menu-1234825934/ |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]] |access-date=2 September 2021 |date=September 2, 2021}}</ref> In October, [[Paul Adelstein]], [[Arturo Castro (Guatemalan actor)|Arturo Castro]], [[Mark St. Cyr]], Rebecca Koon and [[Peter Grosz]] were confirmed as parts of the ensemble.<ref name="SixCast">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2021/10/the-menu-searchlight-movie-cast-paul-adelstein-rob-yang-arturo-castro-1234850365/|title=''The Menu'': Paul Adelstein, Rob Yang, Arturo Castro & Others Are Searchlight Pic's Final Ingredients|date=October 5, 2021|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=October 5, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211005233549/https://deadline.com/2021/10/the-menu-searchlight-movie-cast-paul-adelstein-rob-yang-arturo-castro-1234850365/|archive-date=October 5, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

Filming began on September 3, 2021, in [[Savannah, Georgia]], with cinematographer [[Peter Deming]].<ref>{{cite web |title=''The Menu'' Core Extras |url=https://www.projectcasting.com/job/5299 |website=Project Casting |access-date=3 September 2021 |date=August 5, 2021}}</ref><ref name="SixCast" /> Filming included the [[Jekyll Island]] shore.<ref name="washingtonpost/menu-review">{{cite news |last1=Hornaday |first1=Ann |title=Review - 'The Menu': A stylish takedown of elitism and fetishized food culture |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/movies/2022/11/16/the-menu-movie-review/ |access-date=19 November 2022 |newspaper=[[Washington Post]] |date=November 16, 2022}}</ref>

Several figures from the world of fine dining were brought on as consultants for the film, including food designer [[Dominique Crenn]], who recreates several dishes from her [[San Francisco]] restaurant [[Atelier Crenn]] for the fictional restaurant Hawthorne, and second unit director [[David Gelb]], who was brought on to recreate the filmmaking style from his [[Netflix]] docu-series ''[[Chef’s Table]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/17/dining/the-menu-movie.html |title='The Menu' Serves Fine Dining on a Skewer |date=Nov 17, 2022|first=Julia|last=Moskin|website=[[The New York Times]]|access-date=Nov 18, 2022}}</ref>

[[Christopher Tellefsen]] was the film's editor,<ref name="SixCast" /> while [[Colin Stetson]] composed the musical score. His score was released separately into an album, ''[[The Menu (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)]]'' by Milan Records on November 18, the same day as the film's release.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Danoff |first=Owen |date=2022-11-07 |title=Listen To A New Track From Unique Horror Film The Menu [EXCLUSIVE] |url=https://screenrant.com/the-menu-movie-exclusive-track-premiere/ |access-date=2022-12-07 |website=ScreenRant |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Release==
''The Menu'' premiered at the [[2022 Toronto International Film Festival|Toronto International Film Festival]] on September 10, 2022,<ref name="TIFF" /> and also made its US premiere at [[Fantastic Fest]] that month.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2022/08/fantastic-fest-lineup-2022-1234752049/ |title=Fantastic Fest Headlined by ''Bones and All,'' ''Triangle of Sadness'', and a Park Chan-wook Tribute |work=[[IndieWire]] |first= Christian |last=Zilko |date=16 August 2022|access-date=17 August 2022}}</ref> It was released November 18, 2022 in the United States in 3,211 theaters, the [[Wide release|widest release]] in Searchlight's history.<ref name="deadline">{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2022/04/anya-taylor-joy-movie-the-menu-release-date-1235005542/|title=Searchlight Rolling Out ''The Menu'' Before Thanksgiving|date=April 19, 2022|first=Anthony|last=D'Alessandro|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=April 19, 2022}}</ref>

The film will be released to [[Video on demand|digital platforms]] on January 3, 2023, with a [[Blu-ray]] and [[DVD]] on January 17, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Remley |first=Hilary |date=December 17, 2022 |title='The Menu' Sets Digital, Blu-Ray & DVD Release Dates |url=https://collider.com/the-menu-digital-blu-ray-dvd-release-dates/ |access-date=December 17, 2022 |website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]}}</ref>

==Reception==
=== Box office ===
{{As of|2022|12|16|df=US}}, ''The Menu'' has grossed $30.9 million in the United States and Canada, and $29.2 million in other territories, for a worldwide total of $60.1 million.<ref name="BOM" /><ref name="NUM" />

In the United States and Canada, ''The Menu'' was released alongside ''[[She Said (film)|She Said]]'', and was projected to gross $7–10 million from 3,211 theaters in its opening weekend, the widest release in Searchlight's history.<ref>{{Cite news |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=November 16, 2022 |title=''Wakanda Forever'' Clears $204M+, Eyes $70M+ 2nd Weekend As Counterprogramming Tries To Find Life – Box Office Preview |url= https://deadline.com/2022/11/box-office-black-panther-wakanda-forever-the-menu-she-said-anya-taylor-joy-1235173862/ |access-date=November 16, 2022 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref><ref name=Variety-Proj>{{Cite news |last= Rubin |first= Rebecca |date=November 16, 2022 |title=''Wakanda Forever'' to Dominate Box Office Again With $72 Million-Plus as Weinstein Drama ''She Said'' and ''The Menu'' Eye Slow Starts |url= https://variety.com/2022/film/box-office/wakanda-forever-box-office-second-weekend-1235434389/ |access-date=November 16, 2022 |website=Variety}}</ref> It made $3.6 million on its first day, including $1 million from Wednesday and Thursday night previews. It went on to debut to $9 million, finishing second behind holdover ''[[Black Panther: Wakanda Forever]]''.<ref name=opening>{{Cite news |last=D'Alessandro |first=Anthony |date=November 20, 2022 |title= 'Wakanda Forever' Posts $67M Second Weekend; 'The Menu' Rises Over 'Chosen'; No Noise For 'She Said' – Sunday Box Office Update |url= https://deadline.com/2022/11/box-office-black-panther-wakanda-forever-the-menu-anya-taylor-joy-she-said-1235176102/|access-date=November 20, 2022 |website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]}}</ref>

===Critical response===
{{Rotten Tomatoes prose|88|7.6|268|While its social commentary relies on basic ingredients, ''The Menu'' serves up black comedy with plenty of flavor.|ref=yes|access-date= December 16, 2022}} {{Metacritic film prose|71|45|ref=yes|access-date= November 20, 2022}} Audiences polled by [[CinemaScore]] gave the film an average grade of "B" on an A+ to F scale, and those at [[PostTrak]] gave the film a 78% overall positive score, with 52% saying they definitely would recommend it.<ref name="opening" />

=== Accolades ===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|+Accolades for ''The Menu''
|-
! scope="col"| Award
! scope="col"| Date of ceremony
! scope="col"| Category
! scope="col"| Recipient(s)
! scope="col"| Result
|-
! scope="row"| [[Fantastic Fest]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thewrap.com/fantastic-fest-2022-awards-winners-list/|website=[[TheWrap]]|date=27 September 2022|title=Fantastic Fest Awards Winners: ''Piggy'', ''The Five Devils'' and ''The Menu'' Take Top Honors (Exclusive)|first=Drew|last=Taylor}}</ref>
| September 27, 2022
| Audience Award
| ''The Menu''
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" | [[Hollywood Music in Media Awards]]<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-hollywood-music-in-media-awards-nominations-full-list-1235166027/|title=Rihanna, Lady Gaga & More Nominated for 2022 Hollywood Music in Media Awards: Full List|magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|first=Paul|last=Grein|date=November 3, 2022|accessdate=November 3, 2022}}</ref>
| [[13th Hollywood Music in Media Awards|November 16, 2022]]
| Best Original Score in a Horror Film
| [[Colin Stetson]]
| {{nom}}
|-
! rowspan="1" scope="row" | [[St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nextbestpicture.com/the-2022-st-louis-film-critics-association-stlfca-nominations/|title=The 2022 St. Louis Film Critics Association (StLFCA) Nominations|website=NextBestPicture|first=Matt|last=Neglia|date=December 11, 2022|accessdate=December 11, 2022}}</ref>
| rowspan="1"|[[St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Awards 2022|December 18, 2022]]
| [[St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association Award for Best Screenplay|Best Original Screenplay]]
| Seth Reiss and Will Tracy
| {{pending}}
|-
! rowspan="2" scope="row"|[[Golden Globe Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2022/tv/awards/golden-globes-nominations-list-nominees-2-1235455667/|title=Golden Globes 2023: Complete Nominations List|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first1=Brent|last1=Lang|first2=Jordan|last2=Moreau|date=December 12, 2022|accessdate=December 12, 2022}}</ref>
| rowspan="2"|[[80th Golden Globe Awards|January 10, 2023]]
| [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy|Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy]]
| [[Ralph Fiennes]]
| {{pending}}
|-
| [[Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Comedy or Musical|Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy]]
| [[Anya Taylor-Joy]]
| {{pending}}
|-
! scope="row"| [[Satellite Awards]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://awardswatch.com/top-gun-maverick-leads-international-press-academys-27th-satellite-awards-nominations/|title=‘Top Gun: Maverick’ leads International Press Academy’s 27th Satellite Awards nominations|website=Awards Watch|first=Erik|last=Anderson|date=December 8, 2022|accessdate=December 8, 2022}}</ref>
| [[27th Satellite Awards|February 11, 2023]]
| [[Satellite Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture|Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Comedy or Musical]]
| Ralph Fiennes
| {{pending}}
|-
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website}}
* {{IMDb title|9764362}}
* {{AllMovie title}}

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Maylene and the Sons of Disaster

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{{Short description|American rock band}}
{{more citations needed|date=April 2015}}
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| name = Maylene and the Sons of Disaster
| image = DallasTaylor_vocalist.jpg
| caption = Dallas Taylor, vocalist for Maylene and the Sons of Disaster
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| origin = [[Birmingham, Alabama]], U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|[[Heavy metal music|Heavy metal]]|[[glam metal]]|[[groove metal]]|[[sludge metal]]|[[southern rock]]|{{nowrap|[[hardcore punk]] }}}}
| years_active = 2004–2016, 2021-present
| label = {{hlist|[[Ferret Music|Ferret]]|[[Mono vs Stereo]]}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Underoath]]|[[I Am Terrified]]|Everett|[[He Is Legend]]|Year One|The Years|War Generation|[[Between the Trees]]|[[Sleeping by the Riverside]]}}
| website =
| current_members = [[Dallas Taylor (vocalist)|Dallas Taylor]] Brad Lehmann Evan Foley Steve Savis [[Jasin Todd]] Jon Longley
| past_members = Josh Cornutt Lee Turner Scott Collum Josh Williams Kelly Scott Nunn Roman Haviland Sam Anderson Matt Clark Chad Huff Josh Butler
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'''Maylene and the Sons of Disaster''' is an American [[Rock music|rock]] band from [[Birmingham, Alabama]]. The group were founded in 2004, shortly after vocalist [[Dallas Taylor (vocalist)|Dallas Taylor]]'s departure from [[Underoath]]. In 2005, Maylene and the Sons of Disaster signed to [[Mono Vs Stereo]] and released their [[Maylene & The Sons of Disaster (album)|self-titled debut album]].

The band name and concept are based on the legend of the criminal gang of [[Ma Barker]] and her sons, noting that evil lifestyles will be met with divine justice.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.purevolume.com/mayleneandthesonsofdisaster|title=PureVolume profile: Maylene and the Sons of Disaster|access-date=2007-03-22|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110628214345/http://www.purevolume.com/mayleneandthesonsofdisaster|archive-date=2011-06-28|url-status=dead}}</ref>

==History==

===Earlier years and ''II'' (2004-2009)===
[[File:Dallastaylorlivepic.jpg|thumb|Dallas Taylor]]

In April 2006, it was announced that the band had signed to [[Ferret Music]]. In August of that year, the group hinted they would be working on their Ferret Records debut in October with an expected release date of early 2007. Vocalist [[Dallas Taylor (vocalist)|Dallas Taylor]] (formerly of [[Underoath]]) updated fans once again in January 2007 and said they would be releasing an EP called ''[[The Day Hell Broke Loose at Sicard Hollow]]'', followed by their full-length album, ''[[II (Maylene and the Sons of Disaster album)|II]]''.

Maylene and the Sons of Disaster's ''II'' was released on [[Ferret Records]] on March 20, 2007 nationwide. Maylene appeared on the cover of the March/April 2007 issue of ''[[HM Magazine]]''.<ref name="HM_07_02">{{cite journal |last=Stagg |first=David |date=March–April 2007 |title=Maylene and the Sons of Disaster: Conceptually Speaking |journal=[[HM Magazine]] |issue=124 |pages=40–43 }}</ref>

Throughout April 2007, the band went on tour in support of their new album ''II'' with Christian metalcore band [[Haste the Day]]. Other bands on tour included [[From Autumn to Ashes]], [[The Sleeping]], and [[Alesana]].

In May, the band was featured on the "Dirty South Tour" with [[Underoath]], [[Norma Jean (band)|Norma Jean]], and [[The Glass Ocean]]. Notably, this is the first time vocalist Dallas Taylor toured with his old band since he left in 2003. Other bands touring with them with similar southern music styles are [[He Is Legend]] and Hey You Party Animals.

In an interview, Dallas Taylor said: "What has always struck me about the Ma Barker story is how much it symbolizes the idea of 'what goes around, comes around.' Divine justice is unavoidable. When I was a kid, I would see re-enactments of the Barker shooting in Ocala every year with my Grandpa, and it was as if Ma Barker and her sons were still screaming their story to anyone who would listen. Maylene and the Sons of Disaster is made up of five dudes who play the role of the Barker sons, and in these songs we speak as though we were them, telling any who would listen that a life lived unjustly will meet divine justice on the other side. We also wanted to think of the most crazy backwoods theme possible for this band. Since Ma was backwoods, and we are backwoods, this is the way it had to be."<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.virb.com/mayleneandthesonsofdisaster | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071112051720/http://www.virb.com/mayleneandthesonsofdisaster | archive-date=2007-11-12 | publisher=[[PureVolume]] | access-date=2007-12-02 | title=Maylene and the Sons of Disaster }}</ref> When asked if they play Christian music, Taylor admits that "For us our faith is what makes us. We believe in showing our fans respect and kindness. I love it when bands minister, as long as their lifestyle off the stage lives up to their life on stage. Nowadays it is kinda cliche in some markets to be a Christian band but being that in itself is hard and sometimes can put a bull's eye on your back. It is not an easy thing sometimes, but no one is perfect. But living to the standards of what you preach and talk about is a big deal and something we chose to do everyday."<ref name="ultimate-guitar.com">{{Cite web|url=http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/interviews/interviews/maylene_and_the_sons_of_disaster_speak_out.html|title=Maylene And The Sons Of Disaster Speak Out | Interviews @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com}}</ref> Taylor has also been quoted as saying that he is tired of bands that try to play off their Christian background or message to sell records or to perpetuate their popularity and stated:<ref name="Absolute Punk Video Interviews">Absolute Punk Video Interviews</ref> "I want every kid to know I am not going to change who I really am to sell records. I mean, I absolutely hate shoving things down people's throats, but hiding who you are is just as bad."<ref>Hardcore Sounds Interview with Dallas Taylor</ref>

===''III'' (2009-2011)===

[[File:TdMAYLENE2.JPG|Roman Havland|thumb]]
From September to November 2008, they headlined a full U.S. tour with support from [[A Static Lullaby]], [[Showbread (band)|Showbread]], [[Confide (band)|Confide]], and [[Attack Attack!]] before beginning to record their third album, ''III''. Half of the members recording this album were in Underoath during their early days.

Their third album, entitled ''[[III (Maylene and the Sons of Disaster album)|III]]'' was released on June 23, 2009. The song "Just a Shock" was released to the band's Myspace page on May 11, 2009. ''III'' debuted at No. 71 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]].<ref>[{{BillboardURLbyName|artist=maylene & the sons of disaster|chart=Billboard 200}} Charts for July 11, 2009]. [[Billboard.com]]</ref>

From September 2009 to February 2010, Dallas took some time off from touring to deal with some things in his personal life. With the band not wanting to miss any tour dates, they recruited their good friend [[Schuylar Croom]], vocalist for [[He Is Legend]], to fill in for Dallas. During these tours, no original members of the band were present onstage, as Roman had recently left the band and Dallas is the only original member remaining in the band's lineup.

On July 16, the band embarked on the Thee Summer Bailout Tour with [[Emery (band)|Emery]], [[Closure in Moscow]], and [[Kiros (band)|Kiros]] on all dates, and [[Ivoryline]] and [[Secret & Whisper]] on select dates.

They performed the entrance theme for the former [[WWE Raw Tag Team Championship|Unified WWE Tag Team Champions]] [[Chris Jericho]] and [[Big Show (wrestler)|The Big Show]], entitled "Crank the Walls Down". Their song "Step Up (I'm On It)" was also the theme for [[WWE Bragging Rights (2009)|WWE Bragging Rights]].

The band was also featured on the Taste of Chaos Tour in Europe at the end of 2009.

On Monday, December 7, 2009, while en route to a show in [[Wiesbaden]], [[Germany]] for the Taste of Chaos tour, Maylene was involved in an accident resulting in mild damage to the band's tour bus.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/mayleneandthesonsofdisaster/|title=Maylene and the Sons of Disaster|website=Facebook.com|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> According to guitarist Kelly Nunn's personal [[Facebook]] page, the bus collided with a car, a gas tanker and a guard rail. The band was not injured, but missed their performance time. The band did, however, appear at the merchandise booths later in the day. During the spring of 2010 they were a supporting act with Saosin, and later Story of the Year. That summer, they headlined [[Scream the Prayer Tour|Scream the Prayer]], along with [[For Today]].

===IV (2011-2014)===
Maylene released their fourth album on September 27, 2011. The band's first single "In Dead We Dream" was released online before the album release date.
Maylene's official [[Twitter]] said on March 2 "There is no way to describe this record. Be ready to have your minds open to the best Maylene yet." The album is again on [[Ferret Records]] and was produced by Brian Virtue and [[Rob Graves]]. Dallas was quoted saying "We are so excited about this new record… it will be by far our best yet. We couldn't ask for a better group of people on board making this record happen."

===Taylor's ATV accident and recovery(2015-present)===
Dallas has been cited on a podcast and on tour that they will begin recording a new album in January 2015. Whether it is to be an independent release or on a label is to be determined.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/killrockpodcast/episodes/2014-09-01T23_48_12-07_00|title=Episode IX - Maylene and the Sons of Disaster|website=Podomatic.com|access-date=2020-03-29}}</ref> On November 29, Taylor posted a photo showing that the band was already recording for the new album.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://es-la.facebook.com/dallas.taylor.756/posts/1184950828200790 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/facebook/100000576537108/1184950828200790 |archive-date=2022-02-26 |url-access=limited|title=Dallas Taylor|website=Es-la.facebook.com|access-date=2020-03-29}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

On December 12, 2015, vocalist Dallas Taylor and guitarist Jake Duncan were attacked by [[police officer]]s outside of a bar. The officers slammed Duncan's head on the pavement multiple times, while Taylor's knee was opened. Taylor was held in an detainment cell for an hour, but Duncan was arrested on [[Disorderly conduct|disorderly conduct charges]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://loudwire.com/maylene-and-the-sons-of-disaster-members-allege-police-brutality-weekend-incident/|title=Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Alleged Police Brutality Weekend Incident|publisher=[[Loudwire]]|first=Chad|last=Childers|date=December 14, 2015|access-date=December 14, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/maylene_and_the_sons_of_disaster_ex_underoath_vocalist_dallas_taylor_allege|title=Maylene and the Sons of Disaster, ex-Underoath Vocalist Dallas Taylor alleges Police Brutality|publisher=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]|first=Tyler|last=Sharp|date=December 13, 2015|access-date=January 26, 2016}}</ref> On August 3, 2016, Underoath released a statement saying that Taylor had been hospitalized due to an ATV accident.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]|last=Sharp|first=Tyler|url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/underoath_release_statement_on_hospitalization_of_original_vocalist_dallas|title=Underoath release statement on hospitalization of original vocalist Dallas Taylor|date=August 3, 2016|access-date=August 4, 2016}}</ref> Rhett Taylor, Dallas's brother, said that Dallas suffered multiple broken bones, internal bleeding, and head injuries.<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Loudwire]]|last=Hartmann|first=Graham|url=http://loudwire.com/maylene-and-the-sons-of-disaster-dallas-taylor-sustains-serious-injuries-atv-crash/|title=Maylene & the Sons of Disaster Frontman Injured in ATV Crash|date=August 3, 2016|access-date=August 4, 2016}}</ref> On September 17, 2016, the band played a benefit show for Taylor's medical bills.<ref name="Benefit">{{cite web|url=https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10154469567659650&id=95318644649&__tn__=%2As|title=Maylene is playing a benefit...|publisher=[[Facebook]]|author=Maylene and the Sons of Disaster|date=August 19, 2016|access-date=August 20, 2016}}</ref> The band had Keller Harbin ([[The Chariot (band)|The Chariot]]/[[Every Time I Die|ETID]]) and Matthew Hasting ([[MyChildren MyBride]]) fill in for Taylor.<ref name="Benefit"/> The show was put together by Dallas's long time friend (Michael Frog Ray) and bandmate in a side band with Taylor called Zeal. Maylene and the Sons of Disaster went on hiatus from 2016 to 2022 to allow Taylor time to recover.

Early in January 2022, a video leaked of Scott Hansen directing a new music video for the band, which was officially announced as the band's "comeback" video on January 7th.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://lambgoat.com/news/35378/maylene-and-the-sons-of-disaster-filming-comeback-music-video/|title=Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Filming Comeback Music Video|website=Lambgoat|date=January 7, 2022|accessdate=January 8, 2022}}</ref><ref name="PRP Return">{{cite web|url=https://www.theprp.com/2022/01/07/news/maylene-and-the-sons-of-disaster-preparing-to-return-with-new-music-video/|title=Maylene and the Sons of Disaster Preparing to Return With New Music Video|website=Theprp|author=Wookubus|date=January 7, 2022|accessdate=January 8, 2022}}</ref> Former Underoath member, Octavio Fernandez, was also present at the filming of the music video.<Ref name="PRP Return"/>

In March 2022, Furnace Fest announced that Maylene and the Sons of Disaster would be playing their first show in six years that September, featuring a recovered Taylor. The band later announced a show the day before Furnace Fest in Tampa, FL, and sold out presale tickets. The band's "comeback" single, "Burn the Witches", was released alongside a music video on September 6, 2022.

==Members==
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'''Current members'''
*[[Dallas Taylor (vocalist)|Dallas Taylor]] (formerly of [[Underoath]]) – lead vocals (2004–present), acoustic guitar, banjo (2009–present)
*Brad Lehmann – bass, backing vocals (2009–present)
*Jasin Todd (ex-[[Shinedown]]/[[Fuel (band)|Fuel]]) – lead guitar (2014–present), rhythm guitar (2014–2015)
*Steve Savis – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2015–present)
*Jon Thatcher Longley – drums (2015–present; touring 2011)

'''Touring musicians'''
*Sam Anderson – drums, backing vocals (2011, 2014)
*Josh Butler ([[Between the Trees]]) – drums (2011)
*Schuylar Croom ([[He Is Legend]]) – lead vocals (2009–2010)
*Matthew Hastings ([[MyChildren MyBride]]) – lead vocals (2016)
*Keller Harbin (formerly of [[The Chariot (band)|The Chariot]], [[Every Time I Die]]) – lead vocals (2016)
*Luis Mariani – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2011)

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'''Former members'''
*Josh Cornutt – lead guitar (2004–2008)
*Scott Collum – rhythm guitar (2004–2008), lead guitar (2005–2008)
*Lee Turner – drums (2004–2008)
*Roman Haviland – bass, backing vocals (2004–2009)
*Josh Williams – rhythm guitar (2005–2008)
*Kelly Scott Nunn (formerly of [[Sleeping by the Riverside|SBTR]], formerly of Underoath) – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2008–2010), lead guitar (2009–2010)
*Matt Clark (formerly of SBTR, formerly of Underoath) – drums, backing vocals (2008–2011)
*Chad Huff - lead guitar (2008-2015), rhythm guitar (2011–2013)
*Jake Duncan – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2009–2011, 2013–2022), lead guitar (2015–2022)
*Miles McPherson – drums (2011–2014)

{{col-end}}

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==Discography==

===Studio albums===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Released
! style="width:200px;" rowspan="2"| Title
! rowspan="2"| Label
! colspan="5"| Chart peaks
|-
! style="width:50px;"| [[Billboard 200|US]]
! style="width:50px;"| [[Top Heatseekers|US Heatseekers]]
! style="width:50px;"| [[Independent Albums|US Indie]]
! style="width:50px;"| [[Top Hard Rock Albums|US Hard Rock]]
! style="width:50px;"| [[Top Rock Albums|US Rock]]
|-
| October 25, 2005
| ''[[Maylene and the Sons of Disaster (album)|Maylene and the Sons of Disaster]]''
| [[Mono vs Stereo]]
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| —
|-
| March 20, 2007
| ''[[II (Maylene and the Sons of Disaster album)|II]]''
| rowspan="3"| [[Ferret Records]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 156
| style="text-align:center;"| 3
| style="text-align:center;"| 17
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| —
|-
| June 23, 2009
| ''[[III (Maylene and the Sons of Disaster album)|III]]''
| style="text-align:center;"| 71
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| 7
| style="text-align:center;"| 9
| style="text-align:center;"| 26
|-
| September 27, 2011
| ''[[IV (Maylene and the Sons of Disaster album)|IV]]''
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| —
| style="text-align:center;"| 38
| style="text-align:center;"| 24
| style="text-align:center;"| —
|}

===EPs===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Released
! Title
! Label
|-
|February 6, 2007
|''[[The Day Hell Broke Loose at Sicard Hollow]]''
|Ferret Records
|-
|July 27, 2010
|''Where the Saints Roam''
|Ferret Records
|}

===Singles===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! style="vertical-align:top; text-align:center; width:40px;"|Year
! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"|Title
! style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"|Album
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"|2005
| style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"|"Tough As John Jacobs"
| style="text-align:left;" rowspan="2"|''Maylene and the Sons of Disaster''
|-
| style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"|"Caution: Dangerous Curves Ahead"
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="4"|2007
| style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;" | "Is That a Threat, or a Promise?"<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/is-that-threat-or-promise/id338088449|title=iTunes - Music - Is That a Threat, or a Promise? - Single by Maylene & The Sons of Disaster|access-date=June 18, 2017}}</ref>
| style="text-align:left;"| ''The Day Hell Broke Loose at Sicard Hollow''
|-
| style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"|"Dry the River"
| style="text-align:left;" rowspan="3"|''II''
|-
| style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"|"Memories of the Grove"
|-
| style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"|"Darkest of Kin"
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"|2009
| style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"|"Just a Shock"
| style="text-align:left;" rowspan="2"|''III''
|-
| style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"|"Step Up (I'm on It)"
|-
| style="text-align:center;"| 2010
| style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"|"Where the Saints Roam" / "Cheap Thrills Cost the Most"<ref>{{cite AV media notes | others=Maylene and the Sons of Disaster | date=2010 | title=Where the Saints Roam / Cheap Thrills Cost the Most" | type=track listing | publisher=[[Ferret Records]] | id=F139-7}}</ref>
| style="text-align:left;"|''Where the Saints Roam''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"| 2011
| style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"|"Listen Close"
| style="text-align:left;"|''III''
|-
| style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"| "Open Your Eyes"<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/open-your-eyes-single/id459436628|title=iTunes - Music - Open Your Eyes - Single by Maylene & The Sons of Disaster|access-date=June 18, 2017}}</ref>
| style="text-align:left;"|''IV''
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2"|2022
| style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top;"| "Burn the Witches"<ref>{{cite web|publisher=[[Apple Inc.]]|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/burn-the-witches-single/1640368748|title=iTunes - Music - Burn the Witches - Single by Maylene & The Sons of Disaster|access-date=September 12, 2022}}</ref>
| style="text-align:left;"|''TBD''
|}

== Videography ==
"Tough As John Jacobs" - [[Maylene and the Sons of Disaster (album)|Maylene and the Sons of Disaster]] (2005, [[Mono Vs Stereo]]) 
"Dry the River" - [[II (Maylene and the Sons of Disaster album)|II]] (2007, [[Ferret Records]]) 
"Darkest of Kin" - II (2007, Ferret Records) 
"The Day Hell Broke Loose at Sicard Hollow" - II (2007, Ferret Records) 
"Raised by the Tide" - II (2009, Ferret Records) 
"Step Up (I'm on It)" - [[III (Maylene and the Sons of Disaster album)|III]] (2009, Ferret Records) 
"Listen Close" - III (2011, Ferret Records) 
"Open Your Eyes" - [[IV (Maylene and the Sons of Disaster album)|IV]] (2012, Ferret Records)

==References==
{{reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|https://www.mayleneandthesonsofdisaster.net/}}
* [https://www.youtube.com/MayleneTV/ YouTube]

{{Maylene and the Sons of Disaster}}

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Don't Hug Me I'm Scared

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'''''Don't Hug Me I'm Scared{{efn|The official [[YouTube]] channel for the series is called ''Don't Hug Me .I'm Scared'' with a [[full stop]] before ''I'm''.|name=note12}}''''' (often abbreviated as '''''DHMIS''''') is a British [[Surrealism|surrealist]] [[Musical film|musical]] [[comedy horror]] [[web series|web]] and [[Television show|television series]] created by Becky Sloan, Joe Pelling, and Baker Terry. The original web series consists of six episodes, released from 29 July 2011 to 19 June 2016 on [[YouTube]];<ref name="Beckyandjoes">{{cite web |last1=Sloan |first1=Becky |last2=Pelling |first2=Joseph |work=Becky & Joe's Art |title=Awards. Festivals. Talks. |date=3 March 2014 |url=http://beckyandjoes.com/where/}}</ref> the television series premiered on 23 September 2022 on [[All 4]] with simulcast on [[Channel 4]] the next week.<ref>{{cite web |last=Guide |first=British Comedy |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared - C4 Sitcom |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/dont-hug-me-im-scared/ |access-date=2022-02-21 |website=British Comedy Guide |language=en}}</ref> The series combines segments in [[live action]], [[puppetry]], [[traditional animation]], [[flash animation]], [[clay animation]], and [[computer animation]].

In the series, each episode starts like a typical [[Children's television series|children's series]], consisting of [[Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphic]] puppets akin to those featured in ''[[Sesame Street]]'' and other popular children's television programmes. The series parodies and satirises these TV programmes by contrasting its childlike, colourful environment and its inhabitants against disturbing themes; each episode features a [[surrealism|surreal]] [[plot twist]] in the [[Climax (narrative)|climax]], including [[Psychedelia|psychedelic]] content and imagery involving [[graphic violence]], [[Black comedy|dark humour]], [[Existential crisis|existentialism]], and [[psychological horror]].

The six episodes of the web series explore and discuss basic subjects typically found in preschool, namely [[creativity]], [[time]], [[love]], [[technology]], [[Diet (nutrition)|diet]], and [[dreams]], while the television series touched on [[Work (human activity)|jobs]], [[death]], [[family]], [[friendship]], [[transport]], and [[electricity]]. The series received widespread acclaim for its story, production design, psychological horror, humor, hidden themes, and characters, and is regarded by many as one of the greatest web series of all time. The television series was met with similar acclaim as well.

==Premise==
Each episode revolves around three characters: a yellow childlike [[humanoid]] with blue hair and overalls, an anthropomorphic green [[mallard duck]]{{efn|In the second episode of the Channel 4 series, entitled “Death”, Duck claims he is a “talking [[Corvus|crow]]-like thing”.}} with a tartan coat, and a red humanoid with a mop-like head. They have no names explicitly stated within the series, but are often referred to as Yellow Guy, Duck and Red Guy respectively. Yellow Guy's father, Roy, also occasionally appears.<ref name="Guardian" /> An episode typically goes with the three main characters meeting one or several [[anthropomorphic]] characters, who begin a musical number related to a basic concept of day-to-day life with an upbeat melody, similar to that of a ''[[Sesame Street]]'' segment. As each song progresses, it becomes apparent that its moral or message is nonsensical and self-contradicting, and that the "teacher" character has ulterior sinister motives. The climax of each episode typically involves a plot twist involving the addition of escalating [[psychological horror]], which then culminates into gore and [[graphic violence]]. Later in the series, the characters begin questioning the nature of their reality and the bizarre messages of the teachers.

==Production==
Sloan and Pelling met while studying Fine Art and Animation respectively at [[Kingston University]], where they started THIS IS IT Collective with some friends.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/18301/1/beckyjoe-are-this-weeks-dazed-visionaries|title=Becky&Joe are this week's Dazed Visionaries|author=Matt Mansfield |date=6 January 2014|website=Dazed|access-date=19 June 2016}}</ref> They produced the first episode of ''Don't Hug Me I'm Scared'' in their free time with no budget. When they started on the project they imagined making it into a series, but initially dropped the idea after finishing the first episode. After the short film gained popularity, they decided to revisit that idea.<ref name="Metro Interview">{{cite web |last=Boult |first=Adam |url=http://metro.co.uk/2015/10/26/dont-hug-me-im-scared-interview-with-creators-becky-joe-5462591/ |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared: Interview with creators Becky & Joe |date=26 October 2015 |work=Metro News |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> Channel 4's Random Acts commissioned the second episode. The show soon attracted mainstream commissioners; however, Sloan and Pelling turned these offers down because they "wanted to keep it fairly odd" and "have the freedom to do exactly what we wanted".<ref name="Guardian">{{cite web |last=Coldwell |first=Will |url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/jan/27/dont-hug-me-im-scared-youtube-viral-puppet-show-interview |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared: the puppets who sing, dance and eat raw meat |work=The Guardian |date=27 January 2016 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref>

In May 2014, Sloan and Pelling announced that they would start a [[Kickstarter]] fundraising campaign to make four or more additional episodes, one every three months, starting in September 2014. They uploaded low-quality camera footage of the characters being taken [[hostage]] and held for [[ransom]]. A 12-year-old American boy tried to use hacked credit card information to donate £35,000 to the campaign, but he was caught and those funds were thrown out.<ref name="Credit.com">{{cite web |url=http://blog.credit.com/2014/06/12-year-old-used-stolen-credit-cards-to-fund-puppet-show-85832/ |title=12-Year-Old Used Stolen Credit Cards to Fund Puppet Show |first=Christine |last=DiGangi |work=Credit.com |date=25 June 2014 |access-date=17 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140830053637/http://blog.credit.com/2014/06/12-year-old-used-stolen-credit-cards-to-fund-puppet-show-85832/ |archive-date=30 August 2014}}</ref> Their Kickstarter goal of £96,000 was reached on 19 June 2014, and in total £104,935 was raised. YouTuber [[TomSka]] became an executive producer on the series after donating £5,000 to the Kickstarter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://teneightymagazine.com/2014/06/14/tomska-pledges-5k-to-dont-hug-me-im-scared-series/|title=TomSka pledges £5K to Don't Hug Me I'm Scared series}}</ref>

In January 2016, Sloan and Pelling collaborated with Lazy Oaf to release a line of clothing based on the characters and themes of the show.<ref name="Cool Hunting">{{cite web |last=Shin |first=Nara |url=http://www.coolhunting.com/style/dont-hug-me-im-scared-lazy-oaf-apparel-collaboration |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared + Lazy Oaf |work=Cool Hunting |date=18 January 2016 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref>

=== Television series ===
On 19 June 2017, a year after the release of episode 6, Sloan hinted towards additional work into the ''Don't Hug Me I'm Scared'' series.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=BeckyBocka|number=876825700120104960|title=It's June 19th!! Big DHMIS news coming in the FUTURE... #DHMIS #donthugmeimscaredpic.twitter.com/5bsjJz3wPv|last=Sloan|first=Becky|date=19 June 2017|access-date=20 June 2017}} {{dead link|date=October 2019}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=September 2019}} A teaser trailer titled "Wakey Wakey..." was released on the channel on 13 September 2018, teasing a new television show made in a collaboration between [[Blink (company)|Blink Industries]], [[Conaco]], and [[Super Deluxe]]. The 30-second video gained over two million views within 24 hours of its release and peaked at No. 1 on YouTube's Trending list.<ref>{{cite news|last=Cooper|first=Gael Fashingbauer|date=14 September 2018|title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared is making new episodes|publisher=CNET|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/dont-hug-me-im-scared-is-making-new-episodes/|access-date=15 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Sloan |first=Becky [@becky.sloan] |date=13 September 2018 |title=Wakey Wakey... |url=https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/p/Bnq5JQwnzdW/ |access-date=2022-05-28 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> Details of the plot were released on 3 December 2018 in advance of a [[2019 Sundance Film Festival]] screening of the pilot.<ref>{{cite web|date=3 December 2018|title=2019 Sundance Film Festival: Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events Announced|url=https://www.sundance.org/blogs/news/2019-sundance-film-festival-episodic-shorts-special-events|access-date=26 December 2018|publisher=Sundance Institute}}</ref> The pilot episode ran at 23 minutes, and it appeared in the "Indie Episodic Program 1" alongside other short films.<ref>{{cite web|title=don-t-hug-me-i-m-scared-08fc1516-a01a-45c6-912f-22995f07b722|url=https://www.sundance.org/projects/don-t-hug-me-i-m-scared-08fc1516-a01a-45c6-912f-22995f07b722|access-date=12 April 2020|website=sundance.org|language=en}}</ref>

On 7 July 2020, it was officially announced that the series had been picked up by [[Channel 4]].<ref name="bfi">{{cite web|title=Latest Young Audiences Content Fund production slate announced|url=https://www.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/announcements/young-audiences-content-fund-production-slate|access-date=8 July 2020|publisher=British Film Institute|language=en}}</ref> The series wrapped up filming by September 2021,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CTRiLkKoyAA |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared on Instagram: "Lifeâ€™s a laugh when you are making a TV show with the BEST TEAM EVER đ&#x;Ž‰đ&#x;'€đ&#x;ŽŹđ&#x;Ž‰ 3 months of filming doneâ€Ś.woo! #dhmis" |publisher=Instagram.com |date= |accessdate=2022-08-04}}</ref> and it was expected to be originally released<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrtrzIWfGYw | title=FLY | website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref><ref name="twit">{{cite web|title=Our show that we have been working on for a hundred years will be on channel 4 in September!|url=https://twitter.com/japelling/status/1538507419042586624|access-date=19 June 2022|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref><ref name="tg">{{cite web|title=The Long-Awaited Don't Hug Me I'm Scared TV Series Will Debut This September|date=19 June 2022 |url=https://www.thegamer.com/dont-hug-me-im-scared-tv-series-september-2022|access-date=19 June 2022|publisher=The Gamer|language=en}}</ref> streaming exclusively on [[All 4]] on 12 September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelling |first=Joe |date=5 September 2022 |title=6 eps out on the 12th on @All4 |url=https://twitter.com/japelling/status/1566784548888797184 |access-date=2022-09-05 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Channel 4 |date=5 September 2022 |title=Six brand new episodes of the hit web series 'Don't Hug Me I'm Scared' will be available to stream exclusively on All 4 from Sept 12th 👀 #DHMIS |url=https://twitter.com/channel4/status/1566750489953198080 |access-date=2022-09-05 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref> However, the series was delayed slightly because of the [[Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II|death of Queen Elizabeth II]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-09 |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared: your guide to the cult webseries making the jump to TV |url=https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/television/dont-hug-me-im-scared-all4-release-date-trailer-cast-cult-webseries-becky-sloan-joseph-pelling-3837599 |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=www.nationalworld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared - All 4 |url=https://www.channel4.com/programmes/dont-hug-me-im-scared |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909182631/https://www.channel4.com/programmes/dont-hug-me-im-scared |archive-date=9 September 2022}}</ref> On 16 September 2022, it was announced that the series would be releasing on 23 September 2022 on All 4 and premiered 30 September 2022 on Channel 4.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared on Instagram: "Update! New DHMIS available on All4 from Friday 23rd September & on Channel 4 from Friday 30th September 11.05pm … 📺👀 #dhmis #donthugmeimscared" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CikwDvUIJUX/ |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Joe Pelling on Instagram: "NEW AIR DATE. All eps on all4 from Friday 23rd September & on Channel 4 from Friday 30th 11.05pm." |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cikv9EJKZW4/ |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref>

== Episodes ==
All episodes were written by Becky Sloan and Joe Pelling, with Baker Terry co-writing each episode starting with "Time". "Time" is also co-written by Hugo Donkin.
=== Web series (2011–16) ===

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| Title = Creativity
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| ShortSummary = Red Guy, Yellow Guy, and Duck sit around a table doing nothing before Sketchbook, a talking sketchbook, opens up and begins teaching them about creativity. She explains it in vague terms, destroying Yellow Guy's attempt to paint a picture of a clown and declaring green "not a creative colour", before encouraging the three to get creative. This results in Red Guy covering a human heart with glitter, Duck Guy painting the word "DEATH" on a piece of paper surrounded by skulls, and inexplicably larger versions of the main trio dancing wildly and sharing a cake made of raw meat, accompanied by the music becoming increasingly dissonant and tense. At the end, everything is restored to normal, and Sketchbook declares "Now let's all agree to never be creative again."
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| Title = Time
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| ShortSummary = While waiting for their show to start, the three friends are interrupted by a talking clock who begins singing about time. Like the sketchbook before him, he explains it in vague terms, confusing all three, before deciding to demonstrate "how time makes your appearance change", causing the three to rapidly age and decay. The camera pulls back to reveal the decaying characters are just on the television screen being watched by the standard three, before the clock declares "Don't worry, I'm sure you'll be fine - but eventually, everyone runs out of time!"
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| Title = Love
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2014|10|31|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = The gang is out on a chicken picnic, until Duck kills a butterfly, thinking it's a bee. Yellow Guy gets upset and runs away. He then finds another butterfly named Shrignold that explains how things could be better in its world of only love. Shrignold and his singing friends are gradually revealed to be part of a cult, worshipping a giant stone head named Malcolm, the "King of Love". Before the cult begins its brainwashing procedures on him, Yellow Guy wakes up in a tree, Duck and Red Guy having found him and brought him their last boiled egg. The egg hatches a bloody caterpillar similar to Shrignold which calls Yellow Guy "Father!" before Duck squashes it, again thinking it's a bee.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| Title = Computers
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|4|1|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = As the gang plays a board game, they start wondering if there's an easy way to learn about the world. Colin, their computer, then awakens and decides to introduce them to the Internet, asking them several invasive questions before Red Guy slaps his keyboard and makes him angry. Through several glitches, the three are copied into the computer as digital avatars. Colin informs them there are only three things to do online: looking at charts, "digital style", and "digital dancing". This leads to an endless loop where the song gets faster and faster and Yellow Guy and Duck vanish from the real world. Red Guy follows the computer cord into another room, finding a low-budget recreation of their kitchen and characters. Someone in a black morphsuit claps a clapper board shut and Red Guy's head bursts into glitter.
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| Title = Health
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2015|10|14|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Yellow Guy and Duck are planning to make a meal, but something seems off. Before they can figure out what it is, they get surrounded by various talking foods that try to explain how to be healthy, which includes eating healthy "plain" foods such as [[white sauce]], [[cream]], and [[aspic]], but accompanied by warnings that several of these foods will make "your teeth go grey". Duck continually tries to leave, but the Healthy Band won't let him, causing him to break a camera and run off set. He then wakes up on an operating table in a dark room to find a massive can of food consuming his internal organs. At the end, Yellow Guy is revealed to be alone, [[cannibalism|having eaten several cans of Duck's remains]]. During the credits, Red Guy leaves a phone booth, having tried to call the other two on the phone the whole episode.
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 6
| Title = Dreams
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2016|6|19|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Yellow Guy is all alone and scared. But when he tries to go to sleep, a lamp awakens and sings to him about how dreams work, resulting in him beginning to drown in oil. Red Guy awakens in a suit at an office job, surrounded by several other red beings who look like him, and tries to describe his own dream to his coworkers, who don't understand. He later visits a bar and gets up on stage for an open mic, singing the Creativity Song from episode one before seeing Yellow Guy's father Roy at the back of the room and being transported to a dark room. Red Guy finds a computer with Yellow Guy being tormented by the singing lamp and begins pressing different buttons, causing the lamp to transform into the clock, Colin the computer, Shrignold, the Lamb Chop and Spinach from the Healthy Band, and finally Duck for a moment, as well as several other "teacher" characters who haven't been seen before. As Yellow Guy begins to panic, Red Guy is interrupted by Roy, implied to have been the mastermind behind all the teachers up to this point, before he follows the computer's cord to a massive plug in the wall and unplugs it, saying, "I wonder what will happen." The three friends find themselves in their kitchen once again, having been changed to their favorite colors as mentioned in the first episode, before the date on the wall (having been June 19th the whole series) finally changes to June 20th and Sketchbook opens once again, beginning her song before being cut off by the end credits.
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=== Pilot (2018) ===
A long form TV pilot was produced in 2018 with [[Super Deluxe]], [[Conaco]] and Blink Industries.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cooper |first=Gael Fashingbauer |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared is making new episodes |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/dont-hug-me-im-scared-is-making-new-episodes/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=CNET |language=en}}</ref> The pilot premiered at [[2019 Sundance Film Festival]], appearing in the "Indie Episodic Program 1" alongside other short films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-03 |title=2019 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: INDIE EPISODIC, SHORTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS ANNOUNCED - sundance.org |url=https://www.sundance.org/blogs/news/2019-sundance-film-festival-episodic-shorts-special-events/ |access-date=2022-09-16 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-18 |title=don-t-hug-me-i-m-scared-08fc1516-a01a-45c6-912f-22995f07b722 {{!}} Sundance Institute |url=https://www.sundance.org/projects/don-t-hug-me-i-m-scared-08fc1516-a01a-45c6-912f-22995f07b722 |access-date=2022-09-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518042711/https://www.sundance.org/projects/don-t-hug-me-i-m-scared-08fc1516-a01a-45c6-912f-22995f07b722 |archive-date=18 May 2019 }}</ref> The idea, which involved "current affairs", was later scrapped,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Healy |first=Rachael |date=2022-09-12 |title='People might cry': welcome to the hilariously creepy world of Don't Hug Me I'm Scared |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/sep/12/people-might-cry-welcome-to-the-hilariously-creepy-world-of-dont-hug-me-im-scared |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> and the trailer was removed from the YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-15 |title=Don't Hug Me .I'm Scared - YouTube |website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/c/donthugmeimscared |access-date=2022-09-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515062510/https://www.youtube.com/c/donthugmeimscared |archive-date=15 May 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-07 |title=Don't Hug Me .I'm Scared - YouTube |website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/c/donthugmeimscared |access-date=2022-09-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607221033/https://www.youtube.com/c/donthugmeimscared |archive-date=7 June 2022 }}</ref> The setting, which Sloan attributed some roots to ''[[South Park]]'', did not have "the timelessness and claustrophobia of the originals."<ref name=":0" /> {{Episode table |background=#FF8000 |overall= |series= |title=33 |airdate=33 |released=y
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| ShortSummary = Roommates Red Guy, Yellow Guy, and Duck live simple and repetitive lives in the complacent colourful community of Clayhill. When the town’s mayor disappears, everything descends into chaos.
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=== Television series (2022–) ===
All episodes for this series are co-written by [[Sam Campbell (comedian)|Sam Campbell]].
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| Title = Jobs
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|9|30|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Having nothing on their daily schedule, Duck and Yellow Guy try to find something to do, much to Red Guy's chagrin. A talking briefcase informs them about the concept of jobs, suggesting several that they could do before transporting them to a "bits and parts" factory where Red Guy stumbles into becoming upper management and Yellow Guy fits right in with his coworkers. Duck continually tries to leave, but is first fired by Red Guy and then brainwashed into loving his job by a monstrous dog called the Carehound. However, when he comes back to work, he finds that everyone is now 40 years older and having a retirement party for Yellow Guy. After Duck throws Yellow Guy's retirement card into a machine and inadvertently causes Yellow Guy's hand to be caught and crushed in the machine, the talking briefcase returns and finishes his song, transporting the three back to their house and restoring them to their old selves as they express confusion about everything that's happened. The briefcase rewards them for their work with a coin, which lands directly in Duck's eye.<ref name="TVEpisodeTitles" />
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| Title = Death
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| ShortSummary = Duck reads in the newspaper that he's dead because he forgot to drink water, and when his heart falls out of his body, it summons a talking coffin who helps the friends organize a funeral for him. However, Duck annoys the coffin while he's buried underground, and Red Guy attempts to build a new friend to replace him, though Yellow Guy refuses to accept them. Red Guy slowly molds a talking blob of clay into an exact replica of Duck, but Yellow Guy returns to the burial site and digs up the old Duck to bring him back. The group briefly tries to start a new show with the two Ducks before one of them abruptly kills the other with a shovel, stating that there being four of them doesn't work.<ref name="TVEpisodeTitles" />
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| Title = Family
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|7|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = The three friends have trouble opening a "family pack" of snacks, prompting a pair of twins to arrive and start teaching them about the concept of families. They bring the friends to their house, introducing them to their grotesquely misshapen father, brother, and grandfather, but when they reject Duck from their family, he falls back into the friends' original house. Red Guy meets the twins' "family tree", who takes most of his blood to help him find his family, but when Red Guy actually meets his family, they reject him for being too expressive. Yellow Guy is kidnapped and dressed as the twins' mother, who reveal they only wanted to complete their family to get a family discount on a food delivery. However, Yellow Guy's father Roy arrives, devouring the entire family while allowing Yellow Guy to escape. The three friends decide that you don't need to be blood relatives to be a family before realizing there are only two snacks in the family pack.<ref name="TVEpisodeTitles" />
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 4
| Title = Friendship
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|7|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = The three friends attempt to go online for their annual "computer day", but Yellow Guy can't remember the password, prompting his friends to insult him. A worm named Warren (who repeatedly says he's an eagle) arrives to scold them and teach them about what true friendship is. After finally remembering the password, Yellow Guy retreats into his own mind to hang out with his "brain friends", but Warren enters his mind and bores Yellow Guy's imaginary friends into either leaving or killing themselves. In the real world, Yellow Guy is slowly melting as Red Guy and Duck find information online about what's afflicting their friend; when they realize that the problem could be caused by "a worm in his brain", Duck shoves a needle into Yellow Guy's ear, killing a grotesquely misshapen Warren. The three friends make up before Yellow Guy breaks something, prompting a fight between them all that lasts throughout the episode credits.<ref name="TVEpisodeTitles" />
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 5
| Title = Transport
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|14|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Red Guy is bored by Duck and Yellow Guy taking inventory of everything in the house and wants to go on a trip. An elderly train - Old Train - arrives to teach the three about transport in an animated sequence, transforming into various vehicles, but dies while in the form of a car. Red Guy, desperate to leave, manages to get the car started, resuscitating Old Train and crashing through the wall of their house. Yellow Guy, Duck, and even the car's satnav keep trying to direct Red Guy back home, but he only presses onward down the road, eventually causing the cheery and colorful world around them to glitch into a desolate wasteland. The three friends sit around a fire in the wasteland before Yellow Guy appears to hear a woman's voice claiming "...the journey always ends up back at home" and the episode abruptly cuts to a live-action person's hand gently pushing a model of the car back to a model of the friends' house.<ref name="TVEpisodeTitles" />
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| EpisodeNumber2 = 6
| Title = Electricity
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|14|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Red Guy and Duck attempt to shred an electricity bill, claiming "Electricity is silly stuff!" before a robot called Electracey climbs out of their electrical box to teach them about electricity. Yellow Guy reveals that, like her, he is powered by batteries, and Duck swaps Yellow Guy's old faulty batteries for Electracey's fresh ones, making her dim-witted and him both smart and self-aware - for example, a talking safe arrives to teach them about insurance, but Yellow Guy interrupts and corrects his inaccurate information. Yellow Guy leaves to go upstairs and investigate what's causing the teachers to appear, first finding increasingly larger versions of Red Guy and Duck alongside several teachers, before finding an old live-action woman named Lesley surrounded by props from previous episodes and a diorama of the house. She gives Yellow Guy a book that supposedly contains all the answers he's been looking for. Meanwhile, Red Guy and Duck use too much electricity and cause a blackout, getting lost and finding dead versions of all of their previous teachers, before Yellow Guy returns with the book. Before he can show them anything, Duck swaps his batteries back with Electracey, restoring the power to the house but causing Yellow Guy to lose his newfound intelligence and forget all that he found upstairs. He puts the book through Duck's shredder as Duck and Red Guy cheer him on, none the wiser.
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==Themes==
In a faux interview, Becky and Joe jokingly described the plot as "three best friends who go on a journey to find a magic pirate ship and save the day".<ref>{{cite web|last=Gilbert|first=Jan|date=1 May 2012|title=Directors of Short Films at Sundance London|url=http://flicksandthecity.com/interviews-short-film-directors-sundance-london/|access-date=17 March 2014|publisher=Sundance London}}</ref>

A student writer for ''[[Nouse]]'' compared the appeal of the first episode to themes in [[Gothic fiction|Gothic literature]], arguing that they are both "tapping into the same cultural fear of a violent subconscious hiding beneath the façade of normality".<ref name="Nouse">{{cite web|last=Licht|first=Jordan|date=22 October 2013|title=When YouTube gets dark|url=http://www.nouse.co.uk/2013/10/22/when-youtube-gets-dark/|access-date=17 April 2016|work=[[Nouse]]}}</ref> In ''[[The Wesleyan Argus]]'', another student writer called the series a "fine example of the era of [[Western esotericism|esotericism]]" and noted that, "There is a building meta-commentary on the relationships between viewer, perception, creator, participant, and art (and perhaps death) that began with the first episode, but what that commentary is trying to say is not yet entirely clear. However, there is an absolute sense that the series is building toward a culmination."<ref name="Wesleyan Argus">{{cite web|last=McGhee|first=Will|date=22 October 2015|title='Don't Hug Me I'm Scared' Melds Comedy with Horror|url=http://wesleyanargus.com/2015/10/22/dont-hug-me-im-scared/|access-date=17 April 2016|work=[[The Wesleyan Argus]]}}</ref>

A common interpretation is that it's a critique of social [[institutions]] and children's [[edutainment]].

== Cast ==

=== YouTube series cast ===
* Baker Terry as Yellow Guy, Duck, Tony the Talking Clock, Shrignold, Steak and Lamp
* Becky Sloan as Sketchbook and Spinach Can
* Joseph Pelling as Red Guy and Colin the Computer

==== Cameos ====
* [[TomSka]] as Magnet
* [[Kellen Goff]] as Shovel

=== Channel 4 Series pilot cast ===

* Baker Terry as Yellow Guy, Duck, Key, Mayor Pigface, Security Thing, Policeman, Big Ian, and Milk Jar
* Joseph Pelling as Red Guy
* Becky Sloan as Mrs. Grenald, Tree, and Ladder

=== Channel 4 series cast ===
{{div col|colwidth=30em}}
* Baker Terry as Yellow Guy, Duck, Briefcase, Andy, Duncan, Trash Can, Lucky Mo, Family Tree, Roy Gribbleston, Warren The Eagle, Yumpherdinker, Dr. Bushman, Choo Choo Train, Tony the Talking Clock, Steak, Big Duck and Bigger Duck
* Joseph Pelling as Red Guy, Colin the Computer, Brain Friends Theme Singer, Brain Friends Announcer, Big Red Guy and Bigger Red Guy
* Becky Sloan as Unemployed Brendon, Stain Edwards, Grolton's Chicken Family Tub Discount Commericial Announcer, Brain Friends Theme Singer, First Tooth, The Lump and Electracey
* Vivienne Soan as Lesley
* [[Leila Navabi]] as Claire
* Amy Gledhill as Wet Floor Sign
* [[Kath Hughes]] as Printer
* [[Phil Wang]] as Vending Machine
* Jen Ives as Free Vending Machine
* Chris Cantrill as Safety Video Announcer
* [[Lolly Adefope]] as Elevator and Mrs. Grelch
* Charlie Perkins as Jenny
* [[Kevin Eldon]] as Coffin
* George Fouracres as Lamp, Grolton and Hovris
* [[Sam Campbell (comedian)|Sam Campbell]] as ID Card and Apple
* [[Katy Wix]] as Tissue Box
* Freya Parker as Grandma and Bread
* James Stevenson Bretton as Lily and Todney
* [[Liam Williams (comedian)|Liam Williams]] as Market Man
* [[Emma Sidi]] as Bubble Bath Memory
* [[Kiell Smith-Bynoe]] as Saturdavid
* Johnny White Really-Really as Shy Imaginary Older Brother
* Charlie Pelling as Brain Friends Theme Singer
* Chris Hayward as Instructional Tape Announcer
* Katie Kvinge as GPS
* Jimmy Slim as Time Child
* [[Jamie Demetriou]] as Safe
* Michael Stranney as Mirror
* Beattie Hartley as Experimented Creature
* [[Jason Forbes]] as Boundary Hand
* Natasha Hodgson as Rock
* [[Nathan Foad]] as Toilet
{{div col end}}

==Reception==
The series as a whole has received widespread critical acclaim. Scott Beggs listed the original short film as number 8 on his list of the 11 best short films of 2011.<ref name="Film School Rejects">{{cite web |last=Beggs |first=Scott |url=http://filmschoolrejects.com/features/year-in-review-the-11-best-short-films-of-2011.php |title=Year in Review: The 11 Best Short Films of 2011 |work=Film School Rejects |date=30 December 2011 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> Carolina Mardones listed the first episode as number 7 in her top ten short films of 2011.<ref name="biobiochile">{{cite web |last=Mardones |first=Carolina |url=http://www.biobiochile.cl/2012/03/03/seleccionan-los-10-mejores-cortometrajes-de-2011.shtml |title=Seleccionan los 10 mejores cortometrajes de 2011 |work=biobiochile.cl |language=es |date=3 March 2012 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> It was also included as part of a cinema event in [[Banksy]]'s [[Dismaland]].<ref name="Dismaland">{{cite web |last=Jobson |first=Christopher |url=http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/08/dismaland/ |title=Welcome to Dismaland: A First Look at Banksy's New Art Exhibition Housed Inside a Dystopian Theme Park [Updated 8/22] |work=Colossal |date=20 August 2015 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref><ref name="Slashfilm">{{cite web |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/banksy-dismaland-short-films/2/ |title=Watch: Banksy Dismaland Previ ew & Short Film Program |work=Slashfilm |date=26 August 2015 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> In April 2016, the main characters of the series were featured on the cover of the magazine ''Printed Pages'', along with an "interview" of the three main characters written by the magazine's editor.<ref name="magCulture">{{cite web |url=http://magculture.com/printed-pages-springsummer-2106/ |date=26 April 2016 |title=Printed Pages, s/s 2016 |work=magCulture |access-date=4 May 2016}}</ref><ref name="character interview">{{cite web |url=http://www.itsnicethat.com/features/dont-hug-me-im-scared-interview-030516 |last=Pritchard |first=Owen |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared – an exclusive interview with Duck, Red Guy and Yellow Guy |work=It's Nice That |date=3 May 2016 |access-date=4 May 2016}}</ref> All six episodes of DHMIS were included in the September 2016 festival [[XOXO (festival)|XOXO]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/9/11/12881398/xoxo-fest-2016-best-of |title=Our favorite discoveries from the internet's best festival |date=11 September 2016 |work=The Verge |access-date=15 September 2016}}</ref>

Drew Grant of the ''Observer'' described the series as "mind-melting".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://observer.com/2015/02/dont-hug-me-im-scared-this-series-will-break-your-brain-and-it-will-be-magic/ |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared: This Series Will Break Your Brain and It Will Be Magic |last=Grant |first=Drew |date=3 February 2015 |work=Observer |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> Freelance writer Benjamin Hiorns observed that "it's not the subject matter that makes these films so strangely alluring, it's the strikingly imaginative set and character design and the underlying Britishness of it all".<ref name="Creativepool">{{cite web |url=http://creativepool.com/magazine/entertainment/dont-hug-me-im-scared-by-becky--joe-launches-to-solve-world-problems.6602 |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared by Becky & Joe launches to solve world problems |last=Hiorns |first=Benjamin |work=Creativepool |date=16 October 2015 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> Joe Blevins of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' praised the show's "sense-to-nonsense ratio" and its production values.<ref name="AV Club">{{cite web |last=Blevins |first=Joe |url=http://www.avclub.com/article/dont-hug-me-im-scared-has-been-baffling-internet-f-239227 |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared has been baffling the internet for five years now |date=7 July 2016 |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |access-date=11 July 2016}}</ref> Samantha Joy of ''TenEighty'' praised the sixth episode of the series, writing that it "creates a provocative end to a pretty dark narrative about content creation".<ref>{{cite web |last=Joy |first=Samantha |url=http://teneightymagazine.com/2016/07/27/five-of-the-best-youtube-animations/ |title=Five of the Best: YouTube Animations |work=TenEighty |date=27 July 2016 |access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref>

==Creators==
Becky Sloan and Joseph Pelling are British graphic designers, artists and animators. Their advertising runs through commercial productions.<ref name="Blinkink">{{cite web |work=Blinkink |title=Becky & Joe |access-date=17 April 2016 |url=http://blinkink.co.uk/d/beckyjoe}}</ref> The duo have worked as part of the THIS IS IT Collective.<ref>{{cite web |title=About – This Is It Collective |url=http://cargocollective.com/thisisit/About |website=cargocollective.com |access-date=25 June 2015}}</ref>

Their content consists of videos, graphic design art, animation, music, and working with real-life materials to resemble things in the real world as art.<ref name="Project Focus">{{cite web |url=http://www.ycn.org/intelligence/features/33-project-focus-becky-joe-for-tame-impala |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213043821/http://www.ycn.org/intelligence/features/33-project-focus-becky-joe-for-tame-impala |title=Project Focus: Becky & Joe for Tame Impala |archive-date=13 February 2013 |work=YCN |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> They have won multiple awards, including the 2012 SXSW Midnight Shorts Award,<ref>{{cite web |title=FAME |url=http://beckyandjoes.com/where |work=BECKY AND JOE'S ART |access-date=25 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://lostinreviews.com/2012/03/sxsw-film-2012-award-winners/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125339/http://lostinreviews.com/2012/03/sxsw-film-2012-award-winners/|title=SXSW Film 2012 Award Winners |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=9 July 2017}}</ref> and the 2016 [[ADC Young Guns]] award.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.awn.com/news/art-directors-club-announces-2016-adc-young-guns-winners |title=Art Directors Club Announces 2016 ADC Young Guns Winners |work=Animation World Network |date=14 September 2016 |access-date=15 September 2016}}</ref>

They have also co-written and did puppeteer work for [[Cartoon Network]]'s ''[[The Amazing World of Gumball]]'' episode "The Puppets" (season five, episode 36). Sloan and Baker Terry provided voices of Grady, Frank, and Howdy (the three puppets featured in the episode, who trap the main characters Gumball and Darwin in their world). This episode features a song where the puppets sing about never-ending fun to Darwin with toned-down disturbing content similar to the ''Don't Hug Me I'm Scared'' series in theme. A series of shorts based on the episode followed, titled ''[[Waiting for Gumball]]'', made by the same team as the original TV episode.

==See also==
* ''[[Wonder Showzen]]''
* ''[[Mr. Meaty]]''
* ''[[Salad Fingers]]''

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/thisisitcollective/about Official YouTube channel]
* [http://beckyandjoes.com Becky and Joe's website]

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Don't Hug Me I'm Scared

2022-10-23T02:23:56Z

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{{Use British English|date=July 2020}}
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| caption = Official poster
| genre = {{plainlist|
* [[Comedy horror]]
* [[Musical film|Musical]]
* [[Surrealism]]
}}
| creator = {{plainlist|
* Becky Sloan
* Joe Pelling
* Baker Terry {{small|(2022–present)}}
}}
| writer = {{plainlist|
* Becky Sloan
* Joe Pelling
* Hugo Donkin {{small|(2014)}}
* Baker Terry {{small|(2014–present)}}
* [[Sam Campbell (comedian)|Sam Campbell]] {{small|(2022–present)}}
* Natasha Hodgson {{small|(2022–present)}}
}}
| director = {{plainlist|
* Becky Sloan
* Joe Pelling
* Baker Terry {{small|(2022–present)}}
}}
| voices = {{plainlist|
* Becky Sloan
* Joe Pelling
* Baker Terry
* [[Kellen Goff]]
* [[Thomas Ridgewell]]
* [[Phil Wang]]
* Charlie Perkins
* [[Lolly Adefope]]
* [[Kevin Eldon]]
* James Stevenson Bretton
* [[Jamie Demetriou]]
* [[Nathan Foad]]
* Vivienne Soan
}}
| theme_music_composer =
| composer = {{plainlist|
* Charlie Pelling {{small|(2016–)}}
* Joe Pelling
* Baker Terry {{small|(2022–present)}}
}}
| country = United Kingdom
| language = English
| num_series = 2
| num_episodes = 6 {{small|(YouTube)}} 6 {{small|(Channel 4)}}
| executive_producer = {{plainlist|
* Becky Sloan {{small|(2014–16)}}
* Joe Pelling {{small|(2014–16)}}
* James Stevenson Bretton {{small|(2014–)}}
* [[Thomas Ridgewell]] {{small|(2014–16)}}
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| producer = {{plainlist|
* Benjamin Lole {{small|(2014–16)}}
* Hugo Donkin {{small|(2014–present)}}
* Charlie Perkins {{small|(2022–present)}}
}}
| animator =
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* Max Halstead {{small|(2014–15)}}
* Edward Tucker {{small|(2014–)}}
* Spike Morris {{small|(2nd Unit, 2021–)}}
}}
| editor = Nick Armstrong {{small|(2022–present)}}
| runtime = {{plainlist|
* 3-8 minutes {{small|(YouTube)}}
* 23 minutes {{small|(Channel 4)}}
}}
| company = {{plainlist|
* THIS IS IT {{small|(2011–13)}}
* [[Blink (company)|Blink Industries]] {{small|(2014–)}}
* [[Conaco]] {{small|(2018)}}<ref>{{cite tweet|author=Joe Pelling |user=japelling |number=1531614103013314561 |title = Yes. (not with Coco but yes) |date=31 May 2022}}</ref>
* [[Super Deluxe]] {{small|(2018)}}
* [[Channel 4]] {{small|(2022–present)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.beckyandjoes.com/dhmis-x-c4|title=DHMIS x C4|website=Becky and Joe|access-date=15 September 2022}}</ref>
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| channel = [[YouTube]] {{small|(2011–16)}} [[Channel 4]] {{small|(2022–present)}}
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'''''Don't Hug Me I'm Scared{{efn|The official [[YouTube]] channel for the series is called ''Don't Hug Me .I'm Scared'' with a [[full stop]] before ''I'm''.|name=note12}}''''' (often abbreviated as '''''DHMIS''''') is a British [[Surrealism|surrealist]] [[Musical film|musical]] [[comedy horror]] [[web series|web]] and [[Television show|television series]] created by Becky Sloan, Joe Pelling, and Baker Terry. The original web series consists of six episodes, released from 29 July 2011 to 19 June 2016 on [[YouTube]];<ref name="Beckyandjoes">{{cite web |last1=Sloan |first1=Becky |last2=Pelling |first2=Joseph |work=Becky & Joe's Art |title=Awards. Festivals. Talks. |date=3 March 2014 |url=http://beckyandjoes.com/where/}}</ref> the television series premiered on 23 September 2022 on [[All 4]] with simulcast on [[Channel 4]] the next week.<ref>{{cite web |last=Guide |first=British Comedy |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared - C4 Sitcom |url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/dont-hug-me-im-scared/ |access-date=2022-02-21 |website=British Comedy Guide |language=en}}</ref> The series combines segments in [[live action]], [[puppetry]], [[traditional animation]], [[flash animation]], [[clay animation]], and [[computer animation]].

In the series, each episode starts like a typical [[Children's television series|children's series]], consisting of [[Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphic]] puppets akin to those featured in ''[[Sesame Street]]'' and other popular children's television programmes. The series parodies and satirises these TV programmes by contrasting its childlike, colourful environment and its inhabitants against disturbing themes; each episode features a [[surrealism|surreal]] [[plot twist]] in the [[Climax (narrative)|climax]], including [[Psychedelia|psychedelic]] content and imagery involving [[graphic violence]], [[Black comedy|dark humour]], [[Existential crisis|existentialism]], and [[psychological horror]].

The six episodes of the web series explore and discuss basic subjects typically found in preschool, namely [[creativity]], [[time]], [[love]], [[technology]], [[Diet (nutrition)|diet]], and [[dreams]], while the television series touched on [[Work (human activity)|jobs]], [[death]], [[family]], [[friendship]], [[transport]], and [[electricity]]. The series received widespread acclaim for its story, production design, psychological horror, humor, hidden themes, and characters, and is regarded by many as one of the greatest web series of all time. The television series was met with similar acclaim as well.

==Premise==
Each episode revolves around three characters: a yellow childlike [[humanoid]] with blue hair and overalls, an anthropomorphic green [[mallard duck]]{{efn|In the second episode of the Channel 4 series, entitled “Death”, Duck claims he is a “talking [[Corvus|crow]]-like thing”.}} with a tartan coat, and a red humanoid with a mop-like head. They have no names explicitly stated within the series, but are often referred to as Yellow Guy, Duck and Red Guy respectively. Yellow Guy's father, Roy, also occasionally appears.<ref name="Guardian" /> An episode typically goes with the three main characters meeting one or several [[anthropomorphic]] characters, who begin a musical number related to a basic concept of day-to-day life with an upbeat melody, similar to that of a ''[[Sesame Street]]'' segment. As each song progresses, it becomes apparent that its moral or message is nonsensical and self-contradicting, and that the "teacher" character has ulterior sinister motives. The climax of each episode typically involves a plot twist involving the addition of escalating [[psychological horror]], which then culminates into gore and [[graphic violence]]. Later in the series, the characters begin questioning the nature of their reality and the bizarre messages of the teachers.

==Production==
Sloan and Pelling met while studying Fine Art and Animation respectively at [[Kingston University]], where they started THIS IS IT Collective with some friends.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/artsandculture/article/18301/1/beckyjoe-are-this-weeks-dazed-visionaries|title=Becky&Joe are this week's Dazed Visionaries|author=Matt Mansfield |date=6 January 2014|website=Dazed|access-date=19 June 2016}}</ref> They produced the first episode of ''Don't Hug Me I'm Scared'' in their free time with no budget. When they started on the project they imagined making it into a series, but initially dropped the idea after finishing the first episode. After the short film gained popularity, they decided to revisit that idea.<ref name="Metro Interview">{{cite web |last=Boult |first=Adam |url=http://metro.co.uk/2015/10/26/dont-hug-me-im-scared-interview-with-creators-becky-joe-5462591/ |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared: Interview with creators Becky & Joe |date=26 October 2015 |work=Metro News |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> Channel 4's Random Acts commissioned the second episode. The show soon attracted mainstream commissioners; however, Sloan and Pelling turned these offers down because they "wanted to keep it fairly odd" and "have the freedom to do exactly what we wanted".<ref name="Guardian">{{cite web |last=Coldwell |first=Will |url=https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/jan/27/dont-hug-me-im-scared-youtube-viral-puppet-show-interview |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared: the puppets who sing, dance and eat raw meat |work=The Guardian |date=27 January 2016 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref>

In May 2014, Sloan and Pelling announced that they would start a [[Kickstarter]] fundraising campaign to make four or more additional episodes, one every three months, starting in September 2014. They uploaded low-quality camera footage of the characters being taken [[hostage]] and held for [[ransom]]. A 12-year-old American boy tried to use hacked credit card information to donate £35,000 to the campaign, but he was caught and those funds were thrown out.<ref name="Credit.com">{{cite web |url=http://blog.credit.com/2014/06/12-year-old-used-stolen-credit-cards-to-fund-puppet-show-85832/ |title=12-Year-Old Used Stolen Credit Cards to Fund Puppet Show |first=Christine |last=DiGangi |work=Credit.com |date=25 June 2014 |access-date=17 April 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140830053637/http://blog.credit.com/2014/06/12-year-old-used-stolen-credit-cards-to-fund-puppet-show-85832/ |archive-date=30 August 2014}}</ref> Their Kickstarter goal of £96,000 was reached on 19 June 2014, and in total £104,935 was raised. YouTuber [[TomSka]] became an executive producer on the series after donating £5,000 to the Kickstarter.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://teneightymagazine.com/2014/06/14/tomska-pledges-5k-to-dont-hug-me-im-scared-series/|title=TomSka pledges £5K to Don't Hug Me I'm Scared series}}</ref>

In January 2016, Sloan and Pelling collaborated with Lazy Oaf to release a line of clothing based on the characters and themes of the show.<ref name="Cool Hunting">{{cite web |last=Shin |first=Nara |url=http://www.coolhunting.com/style/dont-hug-me-im-scared-lazy-oaf-apparel-collaboration |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared + Lazy Oaf |work=Cool Hunting |date=18 January 2016 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref>

=== Television series ===
On 19 June 2017, a year after the release of episode 6, Sloan hinted towards additional work into the ''Don't Hug Me I'm Scared'' series.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=BeckyBocka|number=876825700120104960|title=It's June 19th!! Big DHMIS news coming in the FUTURE... #DHMIS #donthugmeimscaredpic.twitter.com/5bsjJz3wPv|last=Sloan|first=Becky|date=19 June 2017|access-date=20 June 2017}} {{dead link|date=October 2019}}</ref>{{Primary source inline|date=September 2019}} A teaser trailer titled "Wakey Wakey..." was released on the channel on 13 September 2018, teasing a new television show made in a collaboration between [[Blink (company)|Blink Industries]], [[Conaco]], and [[Super Deluxe]]. The 30-second video gained over two million views within 24 hours of its release and peaked at No. 1 on YouTube's Trending list.<ref>{{cite news|last=Cooper|first=Gael Fashingbauer|date=14 September 2018|title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared is making new episodes|publisher=CNET|url=https://www.cnet.com/news/dont-hug-me-im-scared-is-making-new-episodes/|access-date=15 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Sloan |first=Becky [@becky.sloan] |date=13 September 2018 |title=Wakey Wakey... |url=https://www.instagram.com/accounts/login/?next=/p/Bnq5JQwnzdW/ |access-date=2022-05-28 |website=www.instagram.com}}</ref> Details of the plot were released on 3 December 2018 in advance of a [[2019 Sundance Film Festival]] screening of the pilot.<ref>{{cite web|date=3 December 2018|title=2019 Sundance Film Festival: Indie Episodic, Shorts and Special Events Announced|url=https://www.sundance.org/blogs/news/2019-sundance-film-festival-episodic-shorts-special-events|access-date=26 December 2018|publisher=Sundance Institute}}</ref> The pilot episode ran at 23 minutes, and it appeared in the "Indie Episodic Program 1" alongside other short films.<ref>{{cite web|title=don-t-hug-me-i-m-scared-08fc1516-a01a-45c6-912f-22995f07b722|url=https://www.sundance.org/projects/don-t-hug-me-i-m-scared-08fc1516-a01a-45c6-912f-22995f07b722|access-date=12 April 2020|website=sundance.org|language=en}}</ref>

On 7 July 2020, it was officially announced that the series had been picked up by [[Channel 4]].<ref name="bfi">{{cite web|title=Latest Young Audiences Content Fund production slate announced|url=https://www.bfi.org.uk/news-opinion/news-bfi/announcements/young-audiences-content-fund-production-slate|access-date=8 July 2020|publisher=British Film Institute|language=en}}</ref> The series wrapped up filming by September 2021,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CTRiLkKoyAA |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared on Instagram: "Lifeâ€™s a laugh when you are making a TV show with the BEST TEAM EVER đ&#x;Ž‰đ&#x;'€đ&#x;ŽŹđ&#x;Ž‰ 3 months of filming doneâ€Ś.woo! #dhmis" |publisher=Instagram.com |date= |accessdate=2022-08-04}}</ref> and it was expected to be originally released<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrtrzIWfGYw | title=FLY | website=[[YouTube]] }}</ref><ref name="twit">{{cite web|title=Our show that we have been working on for a hundred years will be on channel 4 in September!|url=https://twitter.com/japelling/status/1538507419042586624|access-date=19 June 2022|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref><ref name="tg">{{cite web|title=The Long-Awaited Don't Hug Me I'm Scared TV Series Will Debut This September|date=19 June 2022 |url=https://www.thegamer.com/dont-hug-me-im-scared-tv-series-september-2022|access-date=19 June 2022|publisher=The Gamer|language=en}}</ref> streaming exclusively on [[All 4]] on 12 September 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pelling |first=Joe |date=5 September 2022 |title=6 eps out on the 12th on @All4 |url=https://twitter.com/japelling/status/1566784548888797184 |access-date=2022-09-05 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Channel 4 |date=5 September 2022 |title=Six brand new episodes of the hit web series 'Don't Hug Me I'm Scared' will be available to stream exclusively on All 4 from Sept 12th 👀 #DHMIS |url=https://twitter.com/channel4/status/1566750489953198080 |access-date=2022-09-05 |website=Twitter |language=en}}</ref> However, the series was delayed slightly because of the [[Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II|death of Queen Elizabeth II]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-09-09 |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared: your guide to the cult webseries making the jump to TV |url=https://www.nationalworld.com/culture/television/dont-hug-me-im-scared-all4-release-date-trailer-cast-cult-webseries-becky-sloan-joseph-pelling-3837599 |access-date=2022-09-10 |website=www.nationalworld.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared - All 4 |url=https://www.channel4.com/programmes/dont-hug-me-im-scared |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909182631/https://www.channel4.com/programmes/dont-hug-me-im-scared |archive-date=9 September 2022}}</ref> On 16 September 2022, it was announced that the series would be releasing on 23 September 2022 on All 4 and premiered 30 September 2022 on Channel 4.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared on Instagram: "Update! New DHMIS available on All4 from Friday 23rd September & on Channel 4 from Friday 30th September 11.05pm … 📺👀 #dhmis #donthugmeimscared" |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/CikwDvUIJUX/ |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Joe Pelling on Instagram: "NEW AIR DATE. All eps on all4 from Friday 23rd September & on Channel 4 from Friday 30th 11.05pm." |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/Cikv9EJKZW4/ |access-date=2022-09-16 |website=Instagram |language=en}}</ref>

== Episodes ==
All episodes were written by Becky Sloan and Joe Pelling, with Baker Terry co-writing each episode starting with "Time". "Time" is also co-written by Hugo Donkin.
=== Web series (2011–16) ===

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| Title = Love
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| Title = Computers
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| Title = Health
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| ShortSummary = Yellow Guy and Duck are planning to make a meal, but something seems off. Before they can figure out what it is, they get surrounded by various talking foods that try to explain how to be healthy. They learn to "do it healthy" and eat healthy foods such as [[white sauce]], [[cream]], and [[aspic]]. Yellow Guy [[cannibalism|eats Duck]].
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| Title = Dreams
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=== Pilot (2018) ===
A long form TV pilot was produced in 2018 with [[Super Deluxe]], [[Conaco]] and Blink Industries.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cooper |first=Gael Fashingbauer |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared is making new episodes |url=https://www.cnet.com/culture/entertainment/dont-hug-me-im-scared-is-making-new-episodes/ |access-date=2022-09-19 |website=CNET |language=en}}</ref> The pilot premiered at [[2019 Sundance Film Festival]], appearing in the "Indie Episodic Program 1" alongside other short films.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-03 |title=2019 SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL: INDIE EPISODIC, SHORTS AND SPECIAL EVENTS ANNOUNCED - sundance.org |url=https://www.sundance.org/blogs/news/2019-sundance-film-festival-episodic-shorts-special-events/ |access-date=2022-09-16 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-05-18 |title=don-t-hug-me-i-m-scared-08fc1516-a01a-45c6-912f-22995f07b722 {{!}} Sundance Institute |url=https://www.sundance.org/projects/don-t-hug-me-i-m-scared-08fc1516-a01a-45c6-912f-22995f07b722 |access-date=2022-09-16 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190518042711/https://www.sundance.org/projects/don-t-hug-me-i-m-scared-08fc1516-a01a-45c6-912f-22995f07b722 |archive-date=18 May 2019 }}</ref> The idea, which involved "current affairs", was later scrapped,<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Healy |first=Rachael |date=2022-09-12 |title='People might cry': welcome to the hilariously creepy world of Don't Hug Me I'm Scared |url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/sep/12/people-might-cry-welcome-to-the-hilariously-creepy-world-of-dont-hug-me-im-scared |access-date=2022-09-25 |website=The Guardian}}</ref> and the trailer was removed from the YouTube channel.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-15 |title=Don't Hug Me .I'm Scared - YouTube |website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/c/donthugmeimscared |access-date=2022-09-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220515062510/https://www.youtube.com/c/donthugmeimscared |archive-date=15 May 2022 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-07 |title=Don't Hug Me .I'm Scared - YouTube |website=[[YouTube]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/c/donthugmeimscared |access-date=2022-09-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220607221033/https://www.youtube.com/c/donthugmeimscared |archive-date=7 June 2022 }}</ref> The setting, which Sloan attributed some roots to ''[[South Park]]'', did not have "the timelessness and claustrophobia of the originals."<ref name=":0" /> {{Episode table |background=#FF8000 |overall= |series= |title=33 |airdate=33 |released=y
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=== Television series (2022–) ===
All episodes for this series are co-written by [[Sam Campbell (comedian)|Sam Campbell]].
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| ShortSummary = Having nothing on their daily schedule, Duck and Yellow Guy try to find something to do, much to Red Guy's chagrin. A talking briefcase informs them about the concept of jobs, suggesting several that they could do before transporting them to a "bits and parts" factory where Red Guy stumbles into becoming upper management and Yellow Guy fits right in with his coworkers. Duck continually tries to leave, but is first fired by Red Guy and then brainwashed into loving his job by a monstrous dog called the Carehound. However, when he comes back to work, he finds that everyone is now 40 years older and having a retirement party for Yellow Guy. After Duck throws Yellow Guy's retirement card into a machine and inadvertently causes Yellow Guy's hand to be caught and crushed in the machine, the talking briefcase returns and finishes his song, transporting the three back to their house and restoring them to their old selves as they express confusion about everything that's happened. The briefcase rewards them for their work with a coin, which lands directly in Duck's eye.<ref name="TVEpisodeTitles" />
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| Title = Electricity
| OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|10|14|df=y}}
| ShortSummary = Red Guy and Duck attempt to shred an electricity bill, claiming "Electricity is silly stuff!" before a robot called Electracey climbs out of their electrical box to teach them about electricity. Yellow Guy reveals that, like her, he is powered by batteries, and Duck swaps Yellow Guy's old faulty batteries for Electracey's fresh ones, making her dim-witted and him both smart and self-aware - for example, a talking safe arrives to teach them about insurance, but Yellow Guy interrupts and corrects his inaccurate information. Yellow Guy leaves to go upstairs and investigate what's causing the teachers to appear, first finding increasingly larger versions of Red Guy and Duck alongside several teachers, before finding an old live-action woman named Lesley surrounded by props from previous episodes and a diorama of the house. She gives Yellow Guy a book that supposedly contains all the answers he's been looking for. Meanwhile, Red Guy and Duck use too much electricity and cause a blackout, getting lost and finding dead versions of all of their previous teachers, before Yellow Guy returns with the book. Before he can show them anything, Duck swaps his batteries back with Electracey, restoring the power to the house but causing Yellow Guy to lose his newfound intelligence and forget all that he found upstairs. He puts the book through Duck's shredder as Duck and Red Guy cheer him on, none the wiser.
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==Themes==
In a faux interview, Becky and Joe jokingly described the plot as "three best friends who go on a journey to find a magic pirate ship and save the day".<ref>{{cite web|last=Gilbert|first=Jan|date=1 May 2012|title=Directors of Short Films at Sundance London|url=http://flicksandthecity.com/interviews-short-film-directors-sundance-london/|access-date=17 March 2014|publisher=Sundance London}}</ref>

A student writer for ''[[Nouse]]'' compared the appeal of the first episode to themes in [[Gothic fiction|Gothic literature]], arguing that they are both "tapping into the same cultural fear of a violent subconscious hiding beneath the façade of normality".<ref name="Nouse">{{cite web|last=Licht|first=Jordan|date=22 October 2013|title=When YouTube gets dark|url=http://www.nouse.co.uk/2013/10/22/when-youtube-gets-dark/|access-date=17 April 2016|work=[[Nouse]]}}</ref> In ''[[The Wesleyan Argus]]'', another student writer called the series a "fine example of the era of [[Western esotericism|esotericism]]" and noted that, "There is a building meta-commentary on the relationships between viewer, perception, creator, participant, and art (and perhaps death) that began with the first episode, but what that commentary is trying to say is not yet entirely clear. However, there is an absolute sense that the series is building toward a culmination."<ref name="Wesleyan Argus">{{cite web|last=McGhee|first=Will|date=22 October 2015|title='Don't Hug Me I'm Scared' Melds Comedy with Horror|url=http://wesleyanargus.com/2015/10/22/dont-hug-me-im-scared/|access-date=17 April 2016|work=[[The Wesleyan Argus]]}}</ref>

A common interpretation is that it's a critique of social [[institutions]] and children's [[edutainment]].

== Cast ==

=== YouTube series cast ===
* Baker Terry as Yellow Guy, Duck, Tony the Talking Clock, Shrignold, Steak and Lamp
* Becky Sloan as Sketchbook and Spinach Can
* Joseph Pelling as Red Guy and Colin the Computer

==== Cameos ====
* [[TomSka]] as Magnet
* [[Kellen Goff]] as Shovel

=== Channel 4 Series pilot cast ===

* Baker Terry as Yellow Guy, Duck, Key, Mayor Pigface, Security Thing, Policeman, Big Ian, and Milk Jar
* Joseph Pelling as Red Guy
* Becky Sloan as Mrs. Grenald, Tree, and Ladder

=== Channel 4 series cast ===
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* Baker Terry as Yellow Guy, Duck, Briefcase, Andy, Duncan, Trash Can, Lucky Mo, Family Tree, Roy Gribbleston, Warren The Eagle, Yumpherdinker, Dr. Bushman, Choo Choo Train, Tony the Talking Clock, Steak, Big Duck and Bigger Duck
* Joseph Pelling as Red Guy, Colin the Computer, Brain Friends Theme Singer, Brain Friends Announcer, Big Red Guy and Bigger Red Guy
* Becky Sloan as Unemployed Brendon, Stain Edwards, Grolton's Chicken Family Tub Discount Commericial Announcer, Brain Friends Theme Singer, First Tooth, The Lump and Electracey
* Vivienne Soan as Lesley
* [[Leila Navabi]] as Claire
* Amy Gledhill as Wet Floor Sign
* [[Kath Hughes]] as Printer
* [[Phil Wang]] as Vending Machine
* Jen Ives as Free Vending Machine
* Chris Cantrill as Safety Video Announcer
* [[Lolly Adefope]] as Elevator and Mrs. Grelch
* Charlie Perkins as Jenny
* [[Kevin Eldon]] as Coffin
* George Fouracres as Lamp, Grolton and Hovris
* [[Sam Campbell (comedian)|Sam Campbell]] as ID Card and Apple
* [[Katy Wix]] as Tissue Box
* Freya Parker as Grandma and Bread
* James Stevenson Bretton as Lily and Todney
* [[Liam Williams (comedian)|Liam Williams]] as Market Man
* [[Emma Sidi]] as Bubble Bath Memory
* [[Kiell Smith-Bynoe]] as Saturdavid
* Johnny White Really-Really as Shy Imaginary Older Brother
* Charlie Pelling as Brain Friends Theme Singer
* Chris Hayward as Instructional Tape Announcer
* Katie Kvinge as GPS
* Jimmy Slim as Time Child
* [[Jamie Demetriou]] as Safe
* Michael Stranney as Mirror
* Beattie Hartley as Experimented Creature
* [[Jason Forbes]] as Boundary Hand
* Natasha Hodgson as Rock
* [[Nathan Foad]] as Toilet
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==Reception==
The series as a whole has received widespread critical acclaim. Scott Beggs listed the original short film as number 8 on his list of the 11 best short films of 2011.<ref name="Film School Rejects">{{cite web |last=Beggs |first=Scott |url=http://filmschoolrejects.com/features/year-in-review-the-11-best-short-films-of-2011.php |title=Year in Review: The 11 Best Short Films of 2011 |work=Film School Rejects |date=30 December 2011 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> Carolina Mardones listed the first episode as number 7 in her top ten short films of 2011.<ref name="biobiochile">{{cite web |last=Mardones |first=Carolina |url=http://www.biobiochile.cl/2012/03/03/seleccionan-los-10-mejores-cortometrajes-de-2011.shtml |title=Seleccionan los 10 mejores cortometrajes de 2011 |work=biobiochile.cl |language=es |date=3 March 2012 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> It was also included as part of a cinema event in [[Banksy]]'s [[Dismaland]].<ref name="Dismaland">{{cite web |last=Jobson |first=Christopher |url=http://www.thisiscolossal.com/2015/08/dismaland/ |title=Welcome to Dismaland: A First Look at Banksy's New Art Exhibition Housed Inside a Dystopian Theme Park [Updated 8/22] |work=Colossal |date=20 August 2015 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref><ref name="Slashfilm">{{cite web |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/banksy-dismaland-short-films/2/ |title=Watch: Banksy Dismaland Previ ew & Short Film Program |work=Slashfilm |date=26 August 2015 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> In April 2016, the main characters of the series were featured on the cover of the magazine ''Printed Pages'', along with an "interview" of the three main characters written by the magazine's editor.<ref name="magCulture">{{cite web |url=http://magculture.com/printed-pages-springsummer-2106/ |date=26 April 2016 |title=Printed Pages, s/s 2016 |work=magCulture |access-date=4 May 2016}}</ref><ref name="character interview">{{cite web |url=http://www.itsnicethat.com/features/dont-hug-me-im-scared-interview-030516 |last=Pritchard |first=Owen |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared – an exclusive interview with Duck, Red Guy and Yellow Guy |work=It's Nice That |date=3 May 2016 |access-date=4 May 2016}}</ref> All six episodes of DHMIS were included in the September 2016 festival [[XOXO (festival)|XOXO]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theverge.com/2016/9/11/12881398/xoxo-fest-2016-best-of |title=Our favorite discoveries from the internet's best festival |date=11 September 2016 |work=The Verge |access-date=15 September 2016}}</ref>

Drew Grant of the ''Observer'' described the series as "mind-melting".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://observer.com/2015/02/dont-hug-me-im-scared-this-series-will-break-your-brain-and-it-will-be-magic/ |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared: This Series Will Break Your Brain and It Will Be Magic |last=Grant |first=Drew |date=3 February 2015 |work=Observer |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> Freelance writer Benjamin Hiorns observed that "it's not the subject matter that makes these films so strangely alluring, it's the strikingly imaginative set and character design and the underlying Britishness of it all".<ref name="Creativepool">{{cite web |url=http://creativepool.com/magazine/entertainment/dont-hug-me-im-scared-by-becky--joe-launches-to-solve-world-problems.6602 |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared by Becky & Joe launches to solve world problems |last=Hiorns |first=Benjamin |work=Creativepool |date=16 October 2015 |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> Joe Blevins of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' praised the show's "sense-to-nonsense ratio" and its production values.<ref name="AV Club">{{cite web |last=Blevins |first=Joe |url=http://www.avclub.com/article/dont-hug-me-im-scared-has-been-baffling-internet-f-239227 |title=Don't Hug Me I'm Scared has been baffling the internet for five years now |date=7 July 2016 |work=[[The A.V. Club]] |access-date=11 July 2016}}</ref> Samantha Joy of ''TenEighty'' praised the sixth episode of the series, writing that it "creates a provocative end to a pretty dark narrative about content creation".<ref>{{cite web |last=Joy |first=Samantha |url=http://teneightymagazine.com/2016/07/27/five-of-the-best-youtube-animations/ |title=Five of the Best: YouTube Animations |work=TenEighty |date=27 July 2016 |access-date=16 August 2016}}</ref>

==Creators==
Becky Sloan and Joseph Pelling are British graphic designers, artists and animators. Their advertising runs through commercial productions.<ref name="Blinkink">{{cite web |work=Blinkink |title=Becky & Joe |access-date=17 April 2016 |url=http://blinkink.co.uk/d/beckyjoe}}</ref> The duo have worked as part of the THIS IS IT Collective.<ref>{{cite web |title=About – This Is It Collective |url=http://cargocollective.com/thisisit/About |website=cargocollective.com |access-date=25 June 2015}}</ref>

Their content consists of videos, graphic design art, animation, music, and working with real-life materials to resemble things in the real world as art.<ref name="Project Focus">{{cite web |url=http://www.ycn.org/intelligence/features/33-project-focus-becky-joe-for-tame-impala |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130213043821/http://www.ycn.org/intelligence/features/33-project-focus-becky-joe-for-tame-impala |title=Project Focus: Becky & Joe for Tame Impala |archive-date=13 February 2013 |work=YCN |access-date=17 April 2016}}</ref> They have won multiple awards, including the 2012 SXSW Midnight Shorts Award,<ref>{{cite web |title=FAME |url=http://beckyandjoes.com/where |work=BECKY AND JOE'S ART |access-date=25 June 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://lostinreviews.com/2012/03/sxsw-film-2012-award-winners/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304125339/http://lostinreviews.com/2012/03/sxsw-film-2012-award-winners/|title=SXSW Film 2012 Award Winners |archive-date=4 March 2016 |access-date=9 July 2017}}</ref> and the 2016 [[ADC Young Guns]] award.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.awn.com/news/art-directors-club-announces-2016-adc-young-guns-winners |title=Art Directors Club Announces 2016 ADC Young Guns Winners |work=Animation World Network |date=14 September 2016 |access-date=15 September 2016}}</ref>

They have also co-written and did puppeteer work for [[Cartoon Network]]'s ''[[The Amazing World of Gumball]]'' episode "The Puppets" (season five, episode 36). Sloan and Baker Terry provided voices of Grady, Frank, and Howdy (the three puppets featured in the episode, who trap the main characters Gumball and Darwin in their world). This episode features a song where the puppets sing about never-ending fun to Darwin with toned-down disturbing content similar to the ''Don't Hug Me I'm Scared'' series in theme. A series of shorts based on the episode followed, titled ''[[Waiting for Gumball]]'', made by the same team as the original TV episode.

==See also==
* ''[[Wonder Showzen]]''
* ''[[Mr. Meaty]]''
* ''[[Salad Fingers]]''

== Notes ==
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== References ==
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==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/thisisitcollective/about Official YouTube channel]
* [http://beckyandjoes.com Becky and Joe's website]

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Pianos Become the Teeth

2022-09-19T20:00:41Z

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{{Short description|Musical group from Baltimore, United States}}
{{Infobox musical artist
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| origin = [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland]], U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|[[Emo]]<ref>{{cite web|last=Cohen|first=Ian|title=Your New Favorite Emo Bands: The Best of Topshelf Records' 2013 Sampler|url=http://pitchfork.com/thepitch/86-topshelf-2013-sampler/|work=[[Pitchfork Media|Pitchfork]]|accessdate=28 November 2013}}</ref>|[[screamo]]<ref>{{cite web|title=The Year In Post-Hardcore: Has the New Wave Crested?|url=http://pitchfork.com/thepitch/621-the-year-in-post-hardcore-has-the-new-wave-crested/|last=Cohen|first=Ian|publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]]|date=December 30, 2014|accessdate=April 15, 2016|quote=For all intents and purposes, Pianos Become the Teeth could be described as "screamo"...}}</ref>|{{nowrap|[[post-hardcore]]}}|[[post-rock]]}}
| years_active = {{Start date|2006}}–present
| label = [[Epitaph Records|Epitaph]], [[Topshelf Records|Topshelf]], Doomed by Dawn, Blackjaw
| associated_acts = [[United Nations (band)|United Nations]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/united_nations_to_announce_shows_add_members_of_pianos_become_the_teeth_to |title=United Nations show; add members of Pianos Become the Teeth to lineup - Alternative Press |website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |access-date=2013-03-01 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130403124519/http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/united_nations_to_announce_shows_add_members_of_pianos_become_the_teeth_to/ |archive-date=2013-04-03 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| website =
| current_members = Kyle Durfey David Haik Chad McDonald Zac Sewell Mike York
| past_members = Josh Regensburg Matt Williams Brian Bukszar Matt Gardner Jay Kapadia
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'''Pianos Become the Teeth''' are an American band from [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland]], formed in 2006. Their early musical style has been inspired by [[post-rock]] and early [[screamo]] acts, and they are a part of a post-hardcore music movement also represented by [[Touché Amoré]], [[La Dispute (band)|La Dispute]], [[Defeater (band)|Defeater]], and [[Make Do and Mend]]. The group reissued their well-received debut album ''Old Pride'' in 2010 through [[Topshelf Records]].

== History ==
=== Early years and ''Old Pride'' (2006–2010) ===
Pianos Become The Teeth formed in late 2006 in [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland]]. Their first release, the ''Saltwater'' EP, was released in 2008 through Doomed by Dawn Records.<ref name="exclaim1"/> In early 2009 Pianos Become The Teeth released a split EP with Ezra Joyce. Their contributed track, "Creatures of Habit," was a darker song similar to the material that was recorded for their follow-up first full-length.<ref name="rmp1"/>

Pianos Become The Teeth released their debut album, ''Old Pride'' in 2009 through Blackjaw Records.<ref name="punknews2"/> They subsequently signed to Topshelf Recordings in October 2009,<ref name="punknews1"/> and reissued their debut album in January 2010 through digital media outlets and on CD.<ref name="punknews2"/> The Topshelf version of ''Old Pride'' saw a much wider release that was met with much acclaim. Andrew Kelham of ''[[Rock Sound]]'' gave the album a nine out of ten, and wrote that "With a why-just-write-a-song-when-you-can-write-an-epic attitude, the eight songs on their second record are distinguished, articulate and immersive as their juddering post-hardcore clashes with moments of [[Explosions in the Sky]] rivalling tenderness and [[Mogwai]]-esque grandeur."<ref name="rocksound1"/> Writing for ''[[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]'', Brian Shultz gave the album four out of five stars and said that the group has, "quietly refined their craft over the last few years into an incredibly cathartic and sporadically chilling mode. Their screamo peers--past ''or'' present--should be more than envious."<ref name="altpress1"/> ''Old Pride'' was released on vinyl in June 2010 as a joint release through Topshelf Records and Mayfly Records.<ref name="punknews3"/> In support of the album, Pianos Become The Teeth toured the US with [[Touché Amoré]] and [[Lemuria (American band)|Lemuria]].<ref name="punknews4"/>

In October 2010, Pianos Become The Teeth released a split EP with [[the Saddest Landscape]] through Just Say No! Records.<ref name="absolutepunk1"/>

=== ''The Lack Long After'' (2011–2013) ===
{{Expand section|date=August 2014}}
In January 2011, the Pianos Become The Teeth had begun writing a new album, and described the new songs as being "darker and heavier" than previous material, and that they would not become "''Old Pride'' part 2," alluding to new musical direction.<ref name="staircase"/> Recording began on August 1, 2011 at Developing Nations Studio with producer Kevin Bernsten.<ref name="punknews5"/> In October and November, the group supported [[Title Fight]] on their headlining US tour.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/title_fight_announce_headlining_tour_dates_with_pianos_become_the_teeth_and|title=Title Fight announce headlining tour dates with Pianos Become The Teeth and Single Mothers|work=Alternative Press|publisher=Alternative Press Magazine, Inc|author=Colwell, Matthew |date=August 13, 2012|accessdate=December 17, 2017}}</ref> Topshelf Records released the LP ''The Lack Long After'', a concept album about vocalist Kyle Durfey's father's death from multiple sclerosis,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/music/midnight-sun-blog/bs-ae-music-story-0106-20111230-story.html|title=On new album, Pianos Become the Teeth deals with death|last=Sun|first=Wesley Case, The Baltimore|work=baltimoresun.com|access-date=2017-11-11|language=en-US}}</ref> on November 1, 2011, with a supporting tour with Touché Amoré and Seahaven following shortly after.<ref name="altpress2"/>

Pianos Become the Teeth, in 2013, also released a split EP with friends Touché Amoré. Pianos' song "Hiding" was noted for its stylistic change from The Lack Long After which hinted toward their change which became apparent on Keep You released in late 2014.

=== Signing to Epitaph and ''Keep You'' (2014) ===
Pianos Become the Teeth signed with [[Epitaph Records]] in 2014, and released their third studio album, ''Keep You'', on October 28 of that year. The [[Will Yip]]-produced album is noted for its stylistic departure from earlier releases, featuring a less aggressive sound and no screamed vocals from Kyle Durfey.<ref name="noisey1"/><ref name="altpress3"/> The band promoted the album with an online stream of "Repine" in August 2014.<ref name="noisey1"/>

=== ''Wait for Love'' (2018) ===
On November 8, 2017 Pianos Become the Teeth announced that their new album would release on February 16, 2018. They also released the first single and music video off the album, "Charisma".

The band subsequently released music videos for "Bitter Red"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://diymag.com/2018/01/10/pianos-become-the-teeth-new-single-bitter-red-wait-for-love-listen|title=Pianos Become The Teeth share 'Bitter Red'|website=DIY|language=en|access-date=2018-02-20}}</ref> and "Love On Repeat"<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.brooklynvegan.com/pianos-become-the-teeth-complete-video-trilogy-with-love-on-repeat/|title=Pianos Become the Teeth complete video trilogy with "Love On Repeat"|website=BrooklynVegan|language=en-US|access-date=2018-02-20}}</ref> ahead of the album release, completing a trilogy of music videos directed by Michael Parks Randa. After the album's release, Pianos Become The Teeth announced an August 2018 UK co-headline tour with [[Foxing (band)|Foxing]] to celebrate the release and coincide with their appearance at ArcTanGent festival.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/arctangent-festival-2018-first-15-acts-announced-and-so-i-watch-you-from-afar-a8191621.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220526/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/arctangent-festival-2018-first-15-acts-announced-and-so-i-watch-you-from-afar-a8191621.html |archive-date=2022-05-26 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=ArcTanGent announce the first 15 bands for 2018 edition|date=2018-02-02|work=The Independent|access-date=2018-02-20|language=en-GB}}</ref>

===''Drift'' (2022)===
On June 8, 2022 Pianos Become the Teeth announced their fifth studio album ''Drift'' set to be released on August 26, 2022 through [[Epitaph Records]]. They also released the first single and music video from the album "Genevieve."<ref name="brooklynvegan.com">{{cite web | url=https://www.brooklynvegan.com/pianos-become-the-teeth-announce-new-album-drift-share-genevieve/ | title=Pianos Become the Teeth announce new album 'Drift,' share "Genevieve" }}</ref>

== Musical style and lyrics ==
Pianos Become The Teeth is a prominent band in "The Wave," a new generation of [[post-hardcore]] bands that share similar ideologies.<ref name="rvamag1"/> Other figures in The Wave include [[La Dispute (band)|La Dispute]], [[Touché Amoré]], [[Defeater (band)|Defeater]] and [[Make Do and Mend]].<ref name="sept2010 crossfire"/> The bands in this movement perform with "emotionally-centered lyrical content, dual musical emphasis on both melody and distorted intensity."<ref name="rvamag1"/>

Musically, Pianos Become The Teeth write songs influenced by early [[screamo]] acts such as [[Envy (band)|Envy]], [[City of Caterpillar]] and [[Funeral Diner]], and also [[post-rock]] bands like [[This Will Destroy You]].<ref name="latenight1"/> In an interview with Staircase Thoughts, the band described being labeled as screamo as "flattering in some respects," but ultimately didn't want to be pigeonholed as a "screamo band."<ref name="staircase"/>

Vocalist Kyle Durfey writes very personal lyrics that often discuss events in his life, or about dwelling on the future and growing up.<ref name="hearwax1"/> Specifically on their album ''Old Pride'', Durfey wrote about, "how you have this 'young fire' when you're younger and you have to have an 'old pride' to feel right about your life."<ref name="latenight1"/> The track "Cripples Can't Shiver" outlines Durfey's father, and how his struggles with [[multiple sclerosis]] impacted his life.<ref name="latenight1"/> In an interview with Hearwax, Kyle Durfey commented on writing dark lyrics, stating "I feel like most of us and most bands we are into tend to write about darker things. It's hard to write when you're happy. This doesn't mean we aren't happy as people."<ref name="hearwax1"/>

== Members ==
=== Current members ===
* Kyle Durfey – [[lead vocals]], [[lyrics]], [[piano]], [[programming (music)|programming]]
* Chad McDonald – [[guitar]]s
* Mike York – guitars
** York also produces and DJs electronic music under the name '''SUAHN'''.
* Zac Sewell – [[bass guitar|bass]], [[backing vocals]]
* David Haik – [[drum kit|drums]], [[percussion]]

=== Former members ===
* Josh Regensburg – bass
* Matt Williams – [[Keyboard instrument|keyboards]], [[synthesizers]], backing vocals
* Brian Bukszar – drums
* Matt Gardner – bass
* Jay Kapadia – guitar

== Discography ==
=== Studio albums ===
* ''[[Old Pride (album)|Old Pride]]'' (2009)
* ''[[The Lack Long After (album)|The Lack Long After]]'' (2011)<ref name="altpress2"/>
* ''[[Keep You (Pianos Become the Teeth album)|Keep You]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Wait for Love (album)|Wait for Love]]'' (2018)
* ''[[Drift (Pianos Become the Teeth album)|Drift]]'' (2022)<ref name="brooklynvegan.com"/>

=== Demos/EPs ===
* Demo (2007)
* ''Saltwater'' (2008)
* ''Close'' (2015)

=== Split EPs ===
* ''Pianos Become The Teeth / Ezra Joyce'' (2009)
* ''Pianos Become The Teeth / The Saddest Landscape'' (2010)
* ''[[Touché Amoré / Pianos Become the Teeth]]'' (2013)

=== Music videos ===
* "Houses We Die In" (2009)
* "I'll Be Damned" (2011)
* "I'll Get By" (2012)
* "Repine" (2014)
* "Late Lives" (2014)
* "895" (2015)
* "Ripple Water Shine" (2015)
* "Charisma" (2017)
* "Bitter Red" (2018)
* "Love On Repeat" (2018)
* "Genevieve" (2022)
* “Skiv” (2022)
* “Buckley” (2022)

== References ==
{{Reflist|refs=

<ref name="absolutepunk1">{{cite web| last = DiVincenzo| first = Alex| title = Saddest Landscape/PBTT Split Finally Available| work = [[AbsolutePunk.net]]| date = October 25, 2010| url = http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1978432| accessdate = November 6, 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="altpress1">{{cite web| last = Shultz| first = Brian| title = File Under: Screamo (No, Really)| work = [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]| date = January 12, 2010| url = http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/oldpride/| accessdate = November 6, 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="altpress2">{{cite web| last = Kraus| first = Brain| title = Pianos Become The Teeth to release new album| work = [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]| date = September 15, 2011| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/pianos_become_the_teeth_to_release_new_album| accessdate = September 15, 2011}}</ref>

<ref name="altpress3">{{cite web| last = Crane| first = Matt| title = Pianos Become The Teeth announce new album, release new song| work = [[Alternative Press (music magazine)|Alternative Press]]| date = August 25, 2014| url = http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/pianos_become_the_teeth_announce_new_album_release_new_song| accessdate = August 25, 2014}}</ref>

<ref name="exclaim1">{{cite web| last = Persaud| first = Travis| title = Review: ''Saltwater''| work = [[Exclaim!]]| date = April 2009| url = http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/Metal/pianos_become_teeth-saltwater| accessdate = November 6, 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="hearwax1">{{cite web| last = Broger| first = Logan| title = Dwelling on the Future: An Interview with Pianos Become The Teeth| work = Hearwax| date = November 12, 2009| url = http://hearwaxmedia.com/3006/dwelling-on-the-future-an-interview-with-pianos-become-the-teeth| accessdate = November 6, 2010 | url-status=dead | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091124110613/http://hearwaxmedia.com/3006/dwelling-on-the-future-an-interview-with-pianos-become-the-teeth | archivedate=January 27, 2021}}</ref>

<ref name="latenight1">{{cite web|last=Neigher |first=Aaron |title=Interview with Pianos Become The Teeth |work=Late Night Wallflower |date=November 6, 2009 |url=http://www.latenightwallflower.com/site/2009/11/06/interview-pianos-become-the-teeth/ |accessdate=November 6, 2010 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110727212945/http://www.latenightwallflower.com/site/2009/11/06/interview-pianos-become-the-teeth/ |archivedate=July 27, 2011 }}</ref>

<ref name="noisey1">{{cite web| last = Ozzi| first = Dan| title = Pianos Become the Teeth Give the Screaming a Rest on Their New Album, 'Keep You'| work = Noisey| publisher = [[Vice (magazine)|Vice]]| date = August 25, 2014| url = http://noisey.vice.com/blog/pianos-become-the-teeth-repine-song-premiere| accessdate = August 25, 2014}}</ref>

<ref name="sept2010 crossfire">{{cite web|url=http://www.caughtinthecrossfire.com/music/la-dispute-interview/|title=La Dispute Interview: Features: Caught In the Crossfire|author=Stanley |publisher=Caught In the Crossfire |date=September 10, 2010 |accessdate=June 4, 2011}}</ref>

<ref name="punknews1">{{cite web| last = Yancey| first = Bryne| title = Topshelf Records signs Pianos Become The Teeth| work = Punknews.org| date = October 27, 2009| url = http://www.punknews.org/article/35745| accessdate = November 6, 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="punknews2">{{cite web| last = Shultz| first = Brian| title = Streams: Pianos Become The Teeth: 'Old Pride'| work = Punknews.org| date = January 12, 2010| url = http://www.punknews.org/article/36638| accessdate = November 6, 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="punknews3">{{cite web| last = Paul| first = Aubin| title = Pianos Become The Teeth plan vinyl| work = Punknews.org| date = April 19, 2010| url = http://www.punknews.org/article/37951| accessdate = November 6, 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="punknews4">{{cite web| last = White| first = Adam| title = Tours: Pianos Become The Teeth| work = Punknews.org| date = May 27, 2010| url = http://www.punknews.org/article/38434| accessdate = November 6, 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="punknews5">{{cite web| last = Wisniewski| first = Kira| title = Pianos Become The Teeth recording new album| work = Punknews.org| date = July 21, 2011| url = http://www.punknews.org/article/43561| accessdate = July 21, 2011}}</ref>

<ref name="rmp1">{{cite web|title=Interview with Pianos Become The Teeth |work=Rock Metal Punk |date=May 25, 2009 |url=http://rock-metal-punk.org/interview.php?id=66&band=Pianos-Become-The-Teeth |accessdate=November 6, 2010 }}{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

<ref name="rocksound1">{{cite web| last = Kelham| first = Andrew| title = Pianos Become The Teeth aren't interested in the average or the ordinary...| work = [[Rock Sound]]| date = January 21, 2010| url = http://www.rocksound.tv/reviews/article/pianos-become-the-teeth-old-pride| accessdate = November 6, 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="rvamag1">{{cite web| last = Necci| first = Andrew| title = Touché Amoré, Pianos Become The Teeth Bring The Wave To Richmond| work = [[RVA Magazine]]| date = August 6, 2010| url = http://rvamag.com/articles/full/8753/touch%C3%A9-amor%C3%A9-pianos-become-the-teeth-bring-the-wave-to-richmond| accessdate = November 6, 2010| url-status = dead| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20101130104118/http://rvamag.com/articles/full/8753/touch%C3%A9-amor%C3%A9-pianos-become-the-teeth-bring-the-wave-to-richmond| archivedate = November 30, 2010}}</ref>

<ref name="staircase">{{cite web|last=Minton |first=Kyle |title=Interview: Pianos Become The Teeth |work=Staircase Thoughts |date=January 6, 2011 |url=http://staircasethoughts.wordpress.com/2011/01/06/pianosinterview/ |accessdate=January 6, 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110718110617/http://staircasethoughts.wordpress.com/2011/01/06/pianosinterview/ |archivedate=July 18, 2011 }}</ref>

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== External links ==
*[https://myspace.com/pianosbecometheteeth Pianos Become the Teeth] on [[Myspace]]
*[http://www.topshelfrecords.org/tsr2/_pages/artist_pianos_become_the_teeth.php Pianos Become The Teeth] at Topshelf Records
*[http://www.discogs.com/artist/1864901-Pianos-Become-The-Teeth Pianos Become the Teeth discography] at [[Discogs]]
*[https://rateyourmusic.com/artist/pianos_become_the_teeth Pianos Become the Teeth discography] at [[Rate Your Music]]

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Splatoon 3

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{{Short description|2022 video game}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2021}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = Splatoon 3
| image = Splatoon.3.jpg
| caption = Home menu icon
| developer = [[Nintendo EPD]]{{Efn|Additional development support by [[Monolith Soft]], SRD Co. Ltd., and [[Bandai Namco Studios|Bandai Namco Studios Singapore & Malaysia]].}}
| publisher = [[Nintendo]]
| producer = [[Hisashi Nogami]]
| director = Seita Inoue Shintaro Sato
| designer = Yoshiteru Fukuda Kenji Matsumoto Yoshihiko Ito
| artist = Seita Inoue
| programmer = Soichi Nakajima Seiichi Yamaguchi Toshikazu Kiuchi
| composer = Toshiyuki Sudo Shu Tamura [[Toru Minegishi]]
| writer =
| platforms = [[Nintendo Switch]]
| series = ''[[Splatoon]]''
| released = 9 September 2022
| genre = [[Third-person shooter]]
| modes = [[Single-player video game|Single-player]], [[Multiplayer video game|multiplayer]]
}}

{{nihongo foot|'''''Splatoon 3'''''|スプラトゥーン3|Supuratūn Surī|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a [[third-person shooter]] [[video game]] developed and published by [[Nintendo]] for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. Like its predecessors in the ''[[Splatoon]]'' series, the game consists of competitive [[online multiplayer]] ([[Player versus Player|PvP]] and [[Player versus environment|PvE]]) alongside a story-driven single-player mode. It was announced via [[Nintendo Direct]] on 17 February 2021, and more details were shared on 24 September 2021, with details on the [[Cooperative video game|co-op]] mode shared on 9 February 2022. The game was released on 9 September 2022.

==Gameplay==
{{See also|Splatoon 2#Gameplay|l1=Gameplay of Splatoon 2}}
[[File:Splatoon 3 Prerelease Gameplay.jpg|thumb|right|Pre-release screenshot of an [[Inkling (Splatoon)|Inkling]] in Turf War]]
Like its predecessors, ''Splatoon 3'' is a third-person shooter. Players choose to be either an "[[Inkling (Splatoon)|Inkling]]" or "Octoling" as their player character. Both wield weaponry that shoots colored ink. Weapons are diverse in ability and imagery, with most resembling household objects. For example, Rollers are large paint rollers that can cover large amounts of area in ink but are generally limited to close-range combat. At the same time, Chargers are sniper rifle-like weapons with a long range for sniping opponents but are less effective at painting the ground. ''Splatoon 3'' expands upon this by adding new main and special weapons to the game.<ref name="GameInfomer2021">{{Cite magazine|last=Grodt|first=Jill|title=Mammals Are Reemerging In New Splatoon 3 Trailer|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/09/23/mammals-are-reemerging-in-new-splatoon-3-trailer|access-date=2021-09-30|magazine=[[Game Informer]]|language=en|date=2021-09-23|archive-date=24 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924211830/https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/09/23/mammals-are-reemerging-in-new-splatoon-3-trailer|url-status=live}}</ref> Inklings and Octolings also have the ability to morph into squid or octopus form, referred to as the "swim form" which can be used to climb ink-covered walls or swim through ink faster than the humanoid forms can walk.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/02/nintendo_reveals_splatoon_3_coming_to_switch_in_2022|title=Nintendo Reveals Splatoon 3, Coming To Switch In 2021|first=Damien|last=McFerren|work=Nintendo Life|date=February 18, 2021|access-date=February 19, 2021|archive-date=30 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210930144904/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/02/nintendo_reveals_splatoon_3_coming_to_switch_in_2022|url-status=live}}</ref> Weapons have a finite amount of ink ammunition, and submerging in ink via the swim form replenishes it quicker than in humanoid form. All basic weapons from the prior ''Splatoon'' games return in ''Splatoon 3''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Hagues |first=Alana |date=2022-05-02 |title=Don't Worry, Splatoon 3 Will Have All "Basic Weapons" From The Previous Games |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/05/dont-worry-splatoon-3-will-have-all-basic-weapons-from-the-previous-games |access-date=2022-05-02 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref>

Returning from its predecessor as a playable online multiplayer game mode is Regular Battle, known as Turf War. In Regular Battles, two teams of four players compete to cover the most amount of the map's area in their respective ink color.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.polygon.com/22526099/splatoon-3-switch-gameplay-nintendo-direct|title=Splatoon 3 teases the return of mammals in its squid-fueled adventure|date=2021-09-23|access-date=2021-10-01|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|last=Diaz|first=Ana|archive-date=28 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928032434/https://www.polygon.com/22526099/splatoon-3-switch-gameplay-nintendo-direct|url-status=live}}</ref> Each team can cover over an area covered by the opponents with their color in return, and the opposing team's ink slows movement, gradually deals damage and prevents the use of the player's swim form. Each player is equipped with a weapon set, chosen before each match, and each set comes with additional secondary and special weapons in addition to its main weapon. Secondary weapons provide alternate forms of attacking the other team and inking the ground; for example, Splat Bombs that explode a second after contact with a surface and Burst Bombs that explode upon impact. When enough ground is covered in a player's ink, they may use a special weapon, which are primarily used to attack the opposing team. Weapons and other forms of attack can deal damage to opposing players; when enough damage is given, they will "splat" their opponent, forcing them to restart from their starting location. Matches last three minutes, and whichever team covers a higher percentage of the field at the end of the match is declared the winner.

The game also features monthly "[[Splatfest|Splatfests]]", where players choose to join one of three teams (compared to two in the previous two games) over a particular theme and over two days engage in matches to gain the most points for victory. The Salmon Run co-op mode is also returning, being titled "Salmon Run Next Wave".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Gerblick|first=Jordan|date=2022-02-09|title=Splatoon 3 is launching summer 2022|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/splatoon-3-is-launching-summer-2022/|access-date=2022-02-09|website=[[GamesRadar+]]|language=en|archive-date=9 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209224411/https://www.gamesradar.com/splatoon-3-is-launching-summer-2022/|url-status=live}}</ref>

The main [[Overworld|hub]] of ''Splatoon 3'' is known as "Splatsville", nicknamed "the city of chaos", and is located in a different region from the previous two games' hub of "Inkopolis" known as "the Splatlands".<ref name="GameInfomer2021"/>

The story mode of ''Splatoon 3'', titled ''Return of the Mammalians'' is set in a new location called "Alterna".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Whitehead|first=Thomas|date=2021-09-24|title=Splatoon 3 Gets A New Trailer, Story Footage And Has A Crab Mech|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/09/splatoon_3_gets_a_new_trailer_story_footage_and_has_a_crab_mech|access-date=2021-09-30|website=Nintendo Life|language=en-GB|archive-date=24 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924131735/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/09/splatoon_3_gets_a_new_trailer_story_footage_and_has_a_crab_mech|url-status=live}}</ref> It focuses on the reappearance of [[mammal]]s, which have been long-[[Extinction|extinct]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Marks|first=Tom|title=Splatoon 3 Gets Close Look at Gameplay and Plot in New Trailer|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/splatoon-3-gets-close-look-gameplay-new-trailer|language=en|access-date=2021-09-30|date=2021-09-23|website=[[IGN]]|archive-date=24 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210924004652/https://www.ign.com/articles/splatoon-3-gets-close-look-gameplay-new-trailer|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Plot==
The ''Splatoon'' games take place on a version of Earth set far in the future after the extinction of humanity, where much ocean life has evolved to live on land. ''Splatoon 3'' takes place 5 years after the events of ''[[Splatoon 2]]'' in the Splatlands, a sun-scorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings, and Splatsville, a city of chaos that seems to have developed rapidly since the last Splatfest, Chaos vs. Order.

===Return of the Mammalians===
Upon following the elderly squid Cuttlefish down a sewer, the player and their pet Smallfry find themselves in a crater covered with a lethal, fuzzy ooze and must fight Octarians covered in fur; Smallfry is able to eat and destroy some of the ooze. Cuttlefish enlists the player as Agent 3 of the New Squidbeak Splatoon and tasks them with recovering the once-again-missing Great Zapfish, which powers Splatsville. As they travel down the crater, they attempt to contact Squid Sisters Callie and Marie to pick them up. However, their conversation is [[wiretapping|wiretapped]] by Octarian leader DJ Octavio, who accuses Cuttlefish of taking his Octarian warriors and denies taking the Zapfish. The ground breaks open, sending Agent 3 and Smallfry fallng into the [[Ghost town|remains of an]] [[underground city]], also covered with the fuzzy ooze and containing a massive rocket at the center. They meet Callie, Marie, and the Captain (the protagonist of [[Splatoon (video game)|the first game]]), who ask them to explore the city and find Cuttlefish. Aided by an [[artificial intelligence]] called O.R.C.A, they explore the city, which the fuzzy Octarians have turned into a base. They are forced at times to fight the Splatlands idols, Deep Cut, who claim the city contains valuable treasure (which appears to be nothing but piles of junk). As Agent 3 explores, they discover that Cuttlefish has been captured by Grizzco CEO Mr. Grizz, who has also stolen the Zapfish.

The New Squidbeak Splatoon deduces that Cuttlefish must be on the rocket and constructs a [[lawnmower]] using the treasures, which they use to cut the fuzzy ooze around the rocket. Deep Cut, who had been searching for the treasure to help out the citizens of Splatsville, makes an alliance with the New Squidbeak Splatoon and becomes the Squid Sisters' employees. Agent 3 climbs the rocket, reaching a dehydrated and dead Cuttlefish and Mr. Grizz, who is revealed to be a massive bear and the only remaining mammal on the planet. Grizz explains that, powered by the Great Zapfish and golden salmon eggs, the rocket is rigged to explode and cover the entire Earth in fuzzy ooze. While Cuttlefish is revived in primitive squid form by the Captain's tears, Grizz launches the rocket, but Deep Cut provides Agent 3 a lift onto it with help from their tamed eels and sharks. Agent 3 and Smallfry defeat Mr. Grizz, who attempts to crash into the planet as a last-ditch effort. However, DJ Octavio arrives in an upgraded mech and assists Agent 3 in vacuuming up the fuzzy ooze while Smallfry grows into a “Hugefry” and battles Mr. Grizz atop the rocket. Agent 3 ultimately defeats Grizz and destroys the rocket with a massive blast of Grizz's own fuzzy ooze, leaving him to accept defeat before the rocket explodes. Agent 3, Smallfry, and Octavio return to Earth with the Great Zapfish, and Deep Cut continues working with the Squid Sisters and premiering their latest single.

==Development==
''Splatoon 3'' was first announced with a teaser trailer in a [[Nintendo Direct]] on 17 February 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-02-17|title=Splatoon 3 is real, and we deserve it because we've been good|url=https://venturebeat.com/2021/02/17/splatoon-3-is-real-and-we-deserve-it-because-weve-been-good|access-date=2021-02-17|website=[[VentureBeat]]|language=en-US|first=Jeff|last=Grubb|archive-date=30 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210930144903/https://venturebeat.com/2021/02/17/splatoon-3-is-real-and-we-deserve-it-because-weve-been-good/|url-status=live}}</ref> The trailer revealed new items, weapons, and abilities, including an Ink Bow and a new apocalyptic design.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/02/nintendo_reveals_splatoon_3_coming_to_switch_in_2022|title=Nintendo Reveals Splatoon 3, Coming To Switch In 2021|first=Damien|last=McFerren|work=Nintendo Life|date=February 18, 2021|access-date=February 19, 2021|archive-date=30 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210930144904/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/02/nintendo_reveals_splatoon_3_coming_to_switch_in_2022|url-status=live}}</ref> More details were revealed later that year in September, including the name of ''Splatoon 3''{{'s}} single-player mode, ''Return of the Mammalians''. The game was released on the Nintendo Switch on 9 September 2022.<ref name="techradar">{{Cite web |last=Hood |first=Rhys|last2=Boyle |first2=Emma |last3=Stockdale |first3=Henry|date=2022-02-20 |title=Splatoon 3: release date, trailers, news and everything you need to know |url=https://www.techradar.com/news/splatoon-3-release-date-trailer-news |access-date=2022-08-29 |website=TechRadar |language=en}}</ref>

A trailer for ''Splatoon 3''{{'s}} co-op mode "Salmon Run" premiered at a Nintendo Direct on 9 February 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Carpenter|first=Nicole|date=2022-02-09|title=Splatoon 3 is coming in 2022, with new Salmon Run co-op mode|url=https://www.polygon.com/22925508/splatoon-3-release-date-announcement-salmon-run-next-wave|access-date=2022-02-09|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|language=en-US|archive-date=9 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220209225718/https://www.polygon.com/22925508/splatoon-3-release-date-announcement-salmon-run-next-wave|url-status=live}}</ref>

On 22 April 2022, Nintendo uploaded a video to [[YouTube]] showing gameplay of the "Turf War" game mode, as well as providing an exact release date.<ref name="techradar"/>

In July 2022, Nintendo announced a special edition [[Nintendo Switch OLED model]] themed on the game, with a release date of 26 August 2022. In addition, the company also announced a ''Splatoon 3''-themed [[Nintendo Switch Pro Controller|Pro Controller]] and carrying case, which released alongside the game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Limited-Edition Splatoon 3-Themed OLED Switch Available Aug. 26 |url=https://www.pcmag.com/news/limited-edition-splatoon-3-themed-oled-switch-available-aug-26 |access-date=2022-08-17 |website=PCMAG |language=en |last=Humphries |first=Matthew |date=2022-07-06}}</ref>

On 10 August 2022, Nintendo broadcast a ''Splatoon 3''-focused Nintendo Direct, revealing the date for the game's Splatfest World Premiere.<ref name="NLifePremiere">{{cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/08/splatoon-3s-first-splatfest-will-be-playable-later-this-month-in-free-demo|title=Splatoon 3's First Splatfest Will Be Playable Later This Month In Free Demo|last=Hagues|first=Alana|date=10 August 2022|access-date=29 August 2022|language=en|website=Nintendo Life|publisher=Hookshot Media|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220822234837/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/08/splatoon-3s-first-splatfest-will-be-playable-later-this-month-in-free-demo|archive-date=22 August 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> Nintendo also announced that the game would have [[amiibo]] support, with several new figurines that can be used to take photos with the characters in-game and receive special gear items, similar to past ''Splatoon'' titles.<ref name="NLifeAmiibo">{{cite web |last=Norman |first=Jim |title=New Splatoon 3 amiibo Revealed, Including Inkling, Octoling, And Smallfry |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/08/new-splatoon-3-amiibo-revealed-including-inkling-octoling-and-smallfry |website=Nintendo Life |publisher=Hookshot Media |access-date=10 August 2022 |date=10 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220810141821/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/08/new-splatoon-3-amiibo-revealed-including-inkling-octoling-and-smallfry |archive-date=10 August 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref> It also introduced 3 new "[[Japanese idol|idol]]" characters (collectively known as Deep Cut) named Big Man, Shiver, and Frye.<ref name="NewsweekDeepCut">{{cite web|url=https://www.newsweek.com/splatoon-3-who-deep-cut-new-idol-group-1732664|title=Splatoon 3: Who is Deep Cut, the New Idol Group?|last=Vincent|first=Brittany|date=10 August 2022|access-date=29 August 2022|language=en|website=newsweek.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220829081329/https://www.newsweek.com/splatoon-3-who-deep-cut-new-idol-group-1732664|archive-date=29 August 2022|url-status=live}}</ref> On 25 August 2022, a Nintendo Treehouse Presentation was broadcast which showcased the single-player story mode, the multiplayer lobby, alongside weapons, and multiplayer maps.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-26 |title=Nintendo Treehouse Live Breaks Down Splatoon 3 |url=https://gameranx.com/updates/id/351238/article/nintendo-treehouse-live-breaks-down-splatoon-3/ |access-date=2022-08-26 |website=Gameranx |language=en-US|last=Black|first=Todd}}</ref> The pre-launch Splatfest World Premiere event was held on 27 & 28 August 2022.<ref name="nintendo everything">{{cite web |last1=Ne |first1=Brian |title=Splatoon 3: Splatfest World Premiere results |url=https://nintendoeverything.com/splatoon-3-splatfest-world-premiere-results/ |website=Nintendo Everything |access-date=28 August 2022}}</ref><ref name="akiba">{{cite web |last1=Shirru |first1=Frederico |title=Splatoon 3 – Prime impressioni dallo Splatfest World Premiere |url=https://www.akibagamers.it/28-08-2022/splatoon-3-prime-impressioni-splatfest-world-premiere/ |website=Akiba Games |access-date=28 August 2022 |language=it}}</ref>

==Reception==
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{{Video game reviews
| MC = 84/100<ref name="MC">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/splatoon-3 |title=Splatoon 3 for Switch Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |accessdate=9 September 2022}}</ref>
| Destruct = 9/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Carter |first=Chris |date=7 September 2022 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-splatoon-3-switch/ |title=Review: Splatoon 3 |website=[[Destructoid]] |accessdate=7 September 2022}}</ref>
| GI = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Shea |first=Brian |date=7 September 2022 |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/splatoon-3/multicolored-mayhem |title=Splatoon 3 Review - Multicolored Mayhem |website=[[Game Informer]] |accessdate=7 September 2022}}</ref>
| GRadar = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Cryer |first=Hirun |date=7 September 2022 |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/splatoon-3-review/ |title=Splatoon 3 review: "Nintendo's threequel has flashes of brilliance everywhere" |website=[[GamesRadar+]] |accessdate=7 September 2022}}</ref>
| NLife = {{Rating|9|10}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Olney |first=Alex |date=7 September 2022 |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/splatoon-3 |title=Splatoon 3 Review (Switch) |website=[[NintendoLife]] |accessdate=7 September 2022}}</ref>
| SN = 9/10<ref>{{cite web |last=Mejia |first=Ozzie |date=7 September 2022 |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/132162/splatoon-3-review-nintendo-switch |title=Splatoon 3 review: Squid game |website=[[Shacknews]] |accessdate=7 September 2022}}</ref>
| VG247 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |last=Donaldson |first=Alex |date=7 September 2022 |url=https://www.vg247.com/splatoon-3-review |title=Splatoon 3 review: you’ll buy it for the multiplayer – but its single-player story mode is an absolute blast |publisher=[[VG247]] |accessdate=7 September 2022}}</ref>
}}

''Splatoon 3'' received "generally favorable" reviews according to [[review aggregator]] [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MC"/>

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==References==
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Sofia Coppola

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{{short description|American filmmaker and actress}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Sofia Coppola
| birth_name = Sofia Carmina Coppola
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1971|5|14}}
| birth_place = New York City, U.S.
| image = Sofia Coppola Cannes 2013.jpg
| caption = Coppola at the [[2013 Cannes Film Festival]]
| other_names = Domino Coppola
| spouse = {{Plainlist|
* {{marriage|[[Spike Jonze]]|1999|2003|end=divorced}}
* {{marriage|[[Thomas Mars]]|2011}}
}}
| children = 2
| parents = {{plainlist|
* [[Francis Ford Coppola]] (father)
* [[Eleanor Coppola|Eleanor Neil]] (mother)
}}
| years_active = 1972–present
| occupation = {{hlist|Filmmaker|actress}}
| known for = ''[[The Virgin Suicides (film)|The Virgin Suicides]]'' (1999) ''[[Lost in Translation (film)|Lost in Translation]]'' (2003) ''[[Marie Antoinette (2006 film)|Marie Antoinette]]'' (2006) ''[[Somewhere (2010 film)|Somewhere]]'' (2010) ''[[The Bling Ring]]'' (2013) ''[[The Beguiled (2017 film)|The Beguiled]]'' (2017) ''[[On the Rocks (film)|On the Rocks]]'' (2020)
| relatives = {{Plainlist|
* [[Carmine Coppola]] (grandfather)
* [[Italia Coppola|Italia Pennino]] (grandmother)
* [[Gian-Carlo Coppola]] (brother)
* [[Roman Coppola]] (brother)
* [[August Coppola]] (uncle)
* [[Talia Shire]] (aunt)
* [[Gia Coppola]] (niece)
* [[Nicolas Cage]] (cousin)
* [[Jason Schwartzman]] (cousin)
}}
| family = [[Coppola family tree|Coppola]]
| awards = [[List of awards and nominations received by Sofia Coppola|Full list]]
}}
'''Sofia Carmina Coppola''' ({{IPAc-en|ˈ|k|oʊ|p|əl|ə}};<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MVfdxMOqwcE&t=28s|title='The Virgin Suicides' Roundtable: Sofia Coppola, Kirsten Dunst, & More|work=Entertainment Weekly|date=June 18, 2020|access-date=April 6, 2022}}</ref> born May 14, 1971) is an American filmmaker and former actress. The youngest child and only daughter of filmmakers [[Eleanor Coppola|Eleanor]] and [[Francis Ford Coppola]], she made her film debut as an infant in her father's acclaimed crime drama film ''[[The Godfather]]'' (1972). Coppola later appeared in several music videos, as well as a supporting role in ''[[Peggy Sue Got Married]]'' (1986). Coppola then portrayed [[Mary Corleone]], the daughter of [[Michael Corleone]], in ''[[The Godfather Part III]]'' (1990). She then turned her attention to filmmaking.

Coppola made her feature-length directorial debut with the coming-of-age drama ''[[The Virgin Suicides (film)|The Virgin Suicides]]'' (1999). It was the first of her collaborations with actress [[Kirsten Dunst]]. In 2004, Coppola received the [[Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay]] for the comedy-drama ''[[Lost in Translation (film)|Lost in Translation]]'' and became the third woman to be nominated for an [[Academy Award for Best Director]]. In 2006, Coppola directed the historical drama ''[[Marie Antoinette (2006 film)|Marie Antoinette]]'', starring Dunst as the [[Marie Antoinette|title character]]. In 2010, with the drama ''[[Somewhere (film)|Somewhere]]'', Coppola became the first American woman (and fourth American filmmaker) to win the [[Golden Lion]], the top prize at the [[Venice Film Festival]].<ref name="silverstein1">{{cite web |url=http://womenandhollywood.com/2010/09/12/sofia-coppola-wins-top-prize-at-venice-film-festival/#more-7090 |title=Sofia Coppola Wins Top Prize at Venice Film Festival |website=Women and Hollywood |first=Melissa |last=Silverstein |access-date=September 12, 2010 |archive-date=September 15, 2010 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100915043641/http://womenandhollywood.com/2010/09/12/sofia-coppola-wins-top-prize-at-venice-film-festival/#more-7090 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2013, she directed the satirical crime film ''[[The Bling Ring]]'', based on the [[Bling Ring|crime ring of the same name]] which drew from the [[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]] article "The Suspects Wore Louboutins" by [[Nancy Jo Sales]] about the real group of burglarizing teens who were "motivated by vanity and worship."<ref>{{Cite web|last=Sales|first=Nancy Jo|title=THE SUSPECTS WORE LOUBOUTINS {{!}} Vanity Fair {{!}} March 2010|url=https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/share/e9cc0cc3-dbf1-4fab-8367-5fc7c05608e6|access-date=2021-12-06|website=Vanity Fair {{!}} The Complete Archive|language=en-US}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[Cannes Film Festival]].<ref>{{Citation|title=The Bling Ring|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_bling_ring_2013|language=en|access-date=2021-12-06}}</ref>

In 2015, Coppola released the Christmas musical comedy special ''[[A Very Murray Christmas]]'', starring [[Bill Murray]], on [[Netflix]]. It earned her a nomination for the [[Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie]]. At the [[2017 Cannes Film Festival]], she won [[Best Director Award (Cannes Film Festival)|Best Director]] for her work on the drama film [[The Beguiled (2017 film)|''The Beguiled'']], becoming the second woman in the festival's history to win the award.<ref name="autogenerated1">{{cite news|url=http://www.cnn.com/2017/05/29/entertainment/cannes-sofia-coppola/index.html|title=Sofia Coppola is first woman to win Cannes director prize in 56 years|first=Sandra |last=Gonzalez|publisher=CNN|access-date=May 30, 2017}}</ref><ref name="britannica1">{{cite web|last=Blumberg |first=Naomi |url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sofia-Coppola |title=Sofia Coppola | American director |website=Encyclopaedia Britannica|access-date=May 30, 2017}}</ref> Her latest film, ''[[On the Rocks (film)|On the Rocks]]'', received a [[limited theatrical release]] in October 2020 by [[A24]] as well as a streaming release on [[Apple TV+]].

==Early life==
Coppola was born in New York City on May 14, 1971,<ref>{{cite web |title=Sofia Coppola |url=https://www.britannica.com/biography/Sofia-Coppola |website=[[Encyclopedia Britannica]] |access-date=March 12, 2022}}</ref> the youngest child and only daughter of documentarian [[Eleanor Coppola|Eleanor]] (''[[née]]'' Neil) and filmmaker [[Francis Ford Coppola]]. She is of Italian descent ([[Basilicata|Lucanian]]<ref>{{cite book|last= Cowie|first=Peter|title=Coppola: a biography|year=1988|publisher=Da Capo Press| isbn = 978-0-306-80598-1|pages=2| no-pp = true }}</ref> and [[Naples|Neapolitan]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Michael Cabanatuan |url=http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Italia-Coppola-mother-of-filmmaker-2807695.php |title=Italia Coppola – mother of filmmaker |publisher=SFGate |date=January 23, 2004 |access-date=May 14, 2014}}</ref>) by her father's side<ref>{{cite web |url=http://the-talks.com/interviews/sofia-coppola/ |title=Sofia Coppola Interview |website=The Talks}}</ref> and was raised on her parents' farm in [[Rutherford, California]]. Coppola graduated from [[St. Helena High School]] in 1989.<ref>{{cite interview|first=Sofia|last=Coppola|interviewer=[[Marc Maron]]|title=Interview with Sofia Coppola|date=June 22, 2017 |work=WTF Podcast}}</ref> She later attended [[Mills College]] and the [[California Institute of the Arts]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/10/14/style/14iht-fsofia.html |title=Sofia Coppola: Discreet, chic and grown-up |last=Menkes |first=Suzy |date=October 14, 2008 |work=The New York Times |access-date=July 29, 2009}}</ref> At 15, Coppola interned with [[Chanel]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/fashion/article4059937.ece |title=Sofia Coppola: I'm more interested in looking than being looked at |work=The Times |location=London |first=Lisa |last=Armstrong |date=June 4, 2008 |access-date=June 3, 2008}}</ref> After dropping out of college, Coppola started a clothing line called Milkfed, which is now sold exclusively in Japan.<ref name="mf">{{cite web |url=http://www.sassybella.com/2007/11/did-you-know-sophia-coppola-has-a-fashion-line-called-milkfed/ |title=Did you know Sofia Coppola has a fashion line called MilkFed? |website=Sassybella.com |last=Lee |first=Helen |date=November 5, 2007 |access-date=July 29, 2009}}</ref> Among her extensive Hollywood family are her aunt [[Talia Shire]], and her first cousins [[Nicolas Cage]] and [[Jason Schwartzman]]. Coppola had many varying interests growing up, including fashion, photography, music, and design, and did not initially intend to become a filmmaker. However, after making her first short film ''Lick the Star'' in 1998, she realized it "brought together all the things [she] loved," and decided to continue her directing pursuits.<ref name=Guardian1.25.18>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/jan/25/sofia-coppola-on-the-virgin-suicides-director-debut|title=Sofia Coppola on making The Virgin Suicides: 'When I saw the rough cut I thought: Oh no, what have I done?'|last=Coppola|first=Sofia|date=January 25, 2018|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=April 15, 2018}}</ref>

==Acting career==
Coppola's acting career, marked by frequent criticisms of [[nepotism]] and negative reviews,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.film.com/celebrities/sofia-coppola/biography/15034328 |title=Sofia Coppola from Marie Antoinette – Celebrity Biographies at |website=Film.com |date=November 21, 2006 |access-date=September 12, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2008/jan/12/fonlywecouldconfineallne |title=If only... we could confine all nepotism to Los Angeles |location=London |work=The Guardian |first=John |last=Patterson |date=January 12, 2008}}</ref> began while she was an infant, as she made background appearances in seven of her father's films. The best known of these is her appearance in ''[[The Godfather]]'' as the infant Michael Francis Rizzi, in the baptism scene.<ref>{{cite AV media |title=Fresh Air |date=December 20, 2010| url=https://www.npr.org/2010/12/20/132203547/sofia-coppola-mimics-hollywood-life-in-somewhere |time=19:25}}</ref><ref name="Baptism">{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eu3DWJjYP0| archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211030/-eu3DWJjYP0| archive-date=2021-10-30|title=The Godfather| website=[[YouTube]]}}{{cbignore}}</ref> Coppola also acted in her father's films ''[[The Outsiders (film)|The Outsiders]]'' (1983), in a scene where [[Matt Dillon]], [[C. Thomas Howell|Tommy Howell]], and [[Ralph Macchio]] are eating at a [[Dairy Queen]]; ''[[Rumble Fish]]'' (1983); ''[[The Cotton Club (film)|The Cotton Club]]'' (1984); and ''[[Peggy Sue Got Married]]'' (1986), in which she portrayed [[Kathleen Turner]]'s sister Nancy.<ref name="Tribute">{{cite news|url=http://www.tribute.ca/people/sofia-coppola/5248/ |title=Sofia Coppola Biography |work=Tribute|publisher=Tribute Entertainment Media Group |access-date=July 5, 2013 |year=2013}}</ref> ''[[Frankenweenie (1984 film)|Frankenweenie]]'' (1984) was the first film Coppola performed in that was not associated with her father; however, it often goes unnoted due to her stage name "Domino", which she adopted at the time because she thought it was glamorous.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.ffwdweekly.com/Issues/2000/0518/film1.htm |title=FFWD Weekly Interview - May 18, 2000 |work=FFWD Weekly |date=May 18, 2000 |access-date=August 27, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828154744/http://www.ffwdweekly.com/Issues/2000/0518/film1.htm |archive-date=August 28, 2012}}</ref> A short film entitled ''[[Life Without Zoe]]'' (1989), released as part of a [[wikt:tripartite|tripartite]] anthology film ''[[New York Stories]]'', was co-written by a teenage Coppola and her father; her father also directed the film.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/12/movies/12sofia.html?pagewanted=all |title=It's What She Knows: The Luxe Life |work=The New York Times |first=Dennis |last=Lim |date=December 10, 2010 |access-date=July 5, 2013}}</ref>

During the nineties, she appeared in several music videos, including the ones for [[Sonic Youth]]'s song ''Mildred Pierce'' from the [[Goo (album)|Goo album]], ''Sometimes Salvation'' by [[The Black Crowes]], and [[The Chemical Brothers]]' ''[[Elektrobank]]'', directed by her then partner [[Spike Jonze]] (who also appears in the video).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://i-d.vice.com/en_uk/article/4avavp/sofia-coppola-90s-music-videos |title=Sofia Coppola was the queen of 90s music video cameos |last=Dunn |first=Frankie |work=i-D |date=June 9, 2021 |access-date=August 25, 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>{{Additional citations needed|date=June 2021}}

Coppola returned to her father's ''Godfather'' trilogy in both the second and third ''Godfather'' films, playing an immigrant child in ''[[The Godfather Part II]]'' and playing Michael Corleone's daughter in ''[[The Godfather Part III]]'' after the originally-cast actress, [[Winona Ryder]], dropped out of the film at the last minute due to [[nervous exhaustion]].<ref name="theguardian.com">{{cite news |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2000/apr/15/features.weekend |title=Death in the family |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |date=April 15, 2000 |access-date=August 22, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tiff.net/the-review/the-teenage-heartbreak-of-sofia-coppolas-mary-corleone|title=The Teenage Heartbreak of Sofia Coppola's Mary Corleone|website=TIFF|language=en|access-date=February 27, 2020}}</ref><ref name="Ryan">{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2013/jul/04/sofia-coppola-the-bling-ring-interview|title=Sofia Coppola on The Bling Ring: 'What these kids did really took ingenuity' |work=The Guardian |first=Ryan |last=Gilbey |date=July 4, 2013 |access-date=July 5, 2013}}</ref><ref name="Tribute"/> It has been suggested that Coppola's performance in ''The Godfather Part III'' damaged Francis Ford Coppola's career and ruined Sofia's before it had even begun.<ref name=":8">{{Cite news|url=https://ew.com/article/1991/01/25/storm-over-sofia-coppola/|title=Storm over Sofia Coppola|work=EW.com|access-date=April 16, 2018|language=en}}</ref> Coppola has said that she never really wanted to act and only did it to help out when her father asked her to.<ref name=InterviewMag10.26.17>{{Cite news|url=https://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/revisited-sofia-coppola-the-beguiled|title=Revisited: Sofia Coppola|date=October 26, 2017|work=[[Interview (magazine)|Interview]]|access-date=April 15, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> It has also been suggested that Sofia's role in the film may have contributed to its box office performance, which started strongly and then went into decline. Coppola herself worried that she had only been given the role because she was the director's daughter, and the role placed a strain on her during the time of shooting that her mother observed in a series of diaries she wrote for [[Vogue (magazine)|''Vogue'']] during the filming.<ref name=":8"/> Coppola later stated that she was not hurt by the criticism from her work in the film because she never especially wanted an acting career.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/arts/out-of-the-godfathers-shadow-514061.html |title=Out of the Godfather's shadow |work=The Independent |date=April 30, 2000 |access-date=August 27, 2012}}</ref>

After she was critically panned for her performance in ''The Godfather Part III'' (for which she was named "Worst Supporting Actress" and "Worst New Star" at the [[1990 Golden Raspberry Awards]]), Coppola largely ended her acting career; however, she did appear in the independent film ''[[Inside Monkey Zetterland]]'' (1992), as well as in the backgrounds of films by her friends and family (for example, she appeared as [[List of Star Wars characters#S|Saché]], one of Queen [[Padmé Amidala]]'s five handmaidens, in [[George Lucas]]' 1999 film ''[[Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace]]'').<ref name="Ryan"/> Coppola also appeared in several 1990s music videos: [[The Black Crowes]]' "Sometimes Salvation"; [[Sonic Youth]]'s "Mildred Pierce"; [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]]'s "[[Deeper and Deeper]]"; [[The Chemical Brothers]]' "[[Elektrobank]]", which was directed by her then-husband [[Spike Jonze]]; and later [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]]'s "Funky Squaredance".<ref name="Ryan"/>

==Filmmaking career==
[[File:Sofia Coppola.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Coppola in 2003]]
Coppola's first short film was ''[[Lick the Star]]'' (1998). It played many times on the [[Independent Film Channel]]. She made her feature film directing debut with ''[[The Virgin Suicides (film)|The Virgin Suicides]]'' (1999); it received critical acclaim upon its premiere in North America at the 2000 [[Sundance Film Festival]] and was released later that year.

Coppola's second feature was ''[[Lost in Translation (film)|Lost in Translation]]'' (2003). Coppola won the [[Academy Awards|Academy Award]] for her original screenplay and three [[Golden Globe Award]]s including Best Picture Musical or Comedy. After [[Lina Wertmüller]] and [[Jane Campion]], Coppola became the third female director to be nominated for an Academy Award for Directing and the second to win the Original Screenplay award, after Campion in 1994 (Wertmüller was also nominated). Her win for the best original screenplay in 2003 made her a third-generation Oscar winner. Coppola was the second woman, after [[Edith Head]], to be nominated for three Oscars in one night. In 2004, Coppola was invited to join the [[Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.oscars.org/press/latest-academy-news|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070611122016/http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2004/04.06.28.html|url-status=dead|title=Latest Academy News|date=September 10, 2014|archive-date=June 11, 2007|website=Oscars.org | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences}}</ref>

Her third film was the [[biographical film|biopic]] ''[[Marie Antoinette (2006 film)|Marie Antoinette]]'' (2006), adapted from the biography by British historian [[Antonia Fraser]]. [[Kirsten Dunst]] plays the title character, who marries [[Louis XVI of France|King Louis XVI]], played by [[Jason Schwartzman]], Coppola's cousin. It debuted at the [[2006 Cannes Film Festival]]<ref name="festival-cannes.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.festival-cannes.com/en/archives/ficheFilm/id/4352266/year/2006.html |website=Festival de Cannes|title='' Marie Antoinette'' (2006) |access-date=December 13, 2009 |location=Cannes}}</ref> where, despite boos in the audience, it received a standing ovation.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bigscreenlittlescreen.net/2006/10/20/marie-antoinette-a-quotational-reference/ |title=Marie Antoinette - a Quotational Reference Guide |website=Big Screen Little Screen |access-date=August 27, 2012}}</ref> Though critics were divided at the time of its release, it has since received more critical acclaim in the years that followed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sharf |first=Zack |date=2022-05-16 |title=Cannes Controversy: 22 Movies That Earned Boos and Walkouts, From ‘Taxi Driver’ to ‘Neon Demon’ |url=https://variety.com/lists/cannes-controversy-boos-walkouts-taxi-driver-neon-demon/ |access-date=2022-05-19 |website=Variety |language=en-US}}</ref>

Coppola's fourth film was ''[[Somewhere (film)|Somewhere]]'' (2010), filmed at [[Chateau Marmont]]. The plot focuses on a "bad boy" actor Marco (portrayed by [[Stephen Dorff]]) who is forced to reevaluate his life when his daughter Cleo (played by [[Elle Fanning]]) arrives unexpectedly.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.variety.com/article/VR1118002519.html?categoryid=13&cs=1&nid=2564 |title=Sofia Coppola books Marmont film |work=Variety |first=Tatiana |last=Siegel |date=April 16, 2009}}</ref> The relationship between Marco and Cleo was loosely based on Coppola's own relationship with her father.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2010-12-08|title=Sofia Coppola: My childhood wasn't quite as dramatic as Somewhere|url=https://metro.co.uk/2010/12/08/sofia-coppola-my-childhood-wasnt-quite-as-dramatic-as-somewhere-602531/|access-date=2020-12-09|website=Metro|language=en}}</ref> The film won the prestigious [[Golden Lion]] at the [[67th Venice International Film Festival|Venice Film Festival]]. In November 2010, Coppola was interviewed by [[Joel Coen]], who professed his admiration of her work, at the DGA screening of ''Somewhere'' in New York City.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://insidemovies.ew.com/2010/11/20/sofia-coppola-joel-cohen-somewhere-dga/ |title=Sophia Coppola and a Cohen Brother talk Somewhere at DGA Screening |work=Entertainment Weekly |last=Rome |first=Emily |access-date=August 27, 2012}}</ref>

Coppola's next film, ''[[The Bling Ring]]'' (2013), was based on actual events centered around the [[Bling Ring]], a group of California teenagers who burgled the homes of several celebrities over 2008 and 2009, stealing around $3 million in cash and belongings.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/sofia-coppola-reportedly-planning-movie-on-the-hollywood-hills-burglar-bunch-tess-taylor-apparently-stars |title=Sofia Coppola Reportedly Planning Movie On The Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch; Tess Taylor Apparently Stars & The Playlist |work=Indiewire |access-date=August 27, 2012}}</ref> [[Emma Watson]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/emma-watson-to-star-in-sofia-coppolas-next-film-the-bling-ring |title=Emma Watson To Star In Sofia Coppola's Next Film 'The Bling Ring' & The Playlist |website=Indiewire |date=February 29, 2012 |access-date=August 27, 2012}}</ref> [[Taissa Farmiga]],<ref>{{cite web |url=https://collider.com/taissa-farmiga-bling-ring-jamesey-boy/149484/ |title=AMERICAN HORROR STORY Star Taissa Farmiga Joins Sofia Coppola's THE BLING RING and JAMESY BOY |website=Collider.com |date=March 1, 2012 |access-date=August 27, 2012}}</ref> [[Leslie Mann]], [[Israel Broussard]],<ref>{{cite news| url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/leslie-mann-israel-broussard-sofia-coppola-bling-ring-297118 |title=Leslie Mann, Israel Broussard Cast in Sofia Coppola's 'Bling Ring' (Exclusive) |work=The Hollywood Reporter |first=Borys |last=Kit |date=March 6, 2012}}</ref> [[Katie Chang]], and [[Claire Julien]] starred in the film, which opened the ''[[Un Certain Regard]]'' section of the [[2013 Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name="Cannes 2013">{{cite web|url=https://www.deadline.com/2013/04/bling-ring-cannes-2013-un-certain-regard-opening-film/ |title=Bling Ring 2013 Un Certain Regard Opening Film |website=Deadline.com |date=April 18, 2013|access-date=April 18, 2013}}</ref>

[[File:Sofia Coppola Cannes 2014.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Coppola in 2014]]
An announcement in mid-December 2013 stated that [[American Zoetrope]] had successfully attained the screen rights for the memoir ''Fairyland: A Memoir of My Father'' and that Coppola would adapt the book with Andrew Durham. Coppola would also produce the film with her brother Roman.<ref name="Cannes">{{cite web |url=https://www.deadline.com/2013/12/sofia-coppola-to-co-write-fairyland-for-american-zoetrope/ |title=Sofia Coppola To Co-Write 'Fairyland' For American Zoetrope |website=Deadline.com |date=December 16, 2013|access-date=December 29, 2013}}</ref>

In March 2014, it was reported that Coppola was in negotiations to direct a live-action adaptation of ''[[The Little Mermaid]]'' from a script by [[Caroline Thompson]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/sofia-coppola-to-direct-universal-and-working-titles-little-mermaid-1201137793/ |title=Sofia Coppola to Direct Universal and Working Title's "Little Mermaid" |work=Variety |date=March 18, 2014}}</ref> Coppola wanted to shoot her version [[underwater]], and although she later admitted that such a prospect was unrealistic, test footage was shot.<ref name="underwater">{{cite web|last1=Erbland|first1=Kate|title=Sofia Coppola Explains Why She Left Her Ambitious Take on 'The Little Mermaid'|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2017/06/sofia-coppola-the-little-mermaid-1201844829/|website=Indiewire|access-date=June 28, 2017|date=June 21, 2017}}</ref> In June 2015, it was announced Coppola had dropped out of the film due to creative differences.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://deadline.com/2015/06/sofia-coppola-exits-the-little-mermaid-1201435816/ |title=Sofia Coppola Drops Out Of 'The Little Mermaid' |website=Deadline.com |date=June 1, 2015}}</ref>

Coppola collaborated again with her ''Lost in Translation'' star [[Bill Murray]] on ''[[A Very Murray Christmas]]'', which starred Murray and was co-written by herself, Murray and [[Mitch Glazer]]. The film, an homage to classic [[Christmas]]-themed [[variety show]]s, was released in December 2015 on [[Netflix]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/watch-first-teaser-for-sofia-coppolas-a-very-murray-christmas-with-bill-murray-20150522 |title=Watch: First Teaser For Sofia Coppola's 'A Very Murray Christmas' With Bill Murray |website=Indiewire |last=Jagernauth |first=Kevin |access-date=May 22, 2015}}</ref>

Coppola directed ''[[The Beguiled (2017 film)|The Beguiled]]'' (2017), a remake of the 1971 [[The Beguiled (1971 film)|eponymous Southern Gothic film]], starring [[Nicole Kidman]], [[Elle Fanning]], and [[Kirsten Dunst]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://variety.com/2016/film/news/colin-farrell-eyes-sofia-coppolas-the-beguiled-remake-1201792411/|title=Colin Farrell In Talks to Star in Sofia Coppola's 'Beguiled' Remake (EXCLUSIVE)|last=Kroll|first=Justin|date=July 14, 2016|work=Variety|access-date=May 30, 2017|language=en-US}}</ref> The film premiered at the [[2017 Cannes Film Festival]], where Coppola became the second woman (and the first American woman) to win the [[Best Director Award (Cannes Film Festival)|Best Director award]].<ref name="autogenerated1"/><ref name="britannica1"/>

Coppola again worked with [[Bill Murray]] on the film'', [[On the Rocks (film)|On the Rocks]]'', starring Murray and [[Rashida Jones]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/01/sofia-coppola-and-bill-murray-reunite-lost-in-translation-duo-team-up-for-on-the-rocks-first-details-1202035405/|title=Sofia Coppola and Bill Murray Reunite: 'Lost In Translation' Duo Team Up for 'On the Rocks' — First Details|last1=Sharf|first1=Zack|date=January 15, 2019|website=IndieWire|language=en|access-date=February 27, 2020}}</ref>

=== ''The Virgin Suicides'' (1999) ===
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Coppola was first drawn to the story after reading the book by [[Jeffrey Eugenides]] in 1995, at the recommendation of musician [[Thurston Moore]]. Coppola said she felt the novel's author understood the teenage experience. She has also said that if not for the book, she may not have had a career in film. Specifically, Coppola has highlighted the representation of teenagers "lazing around," a situation she connected with but felt was not seen very much in films in any relatable way. The story's theme of loss was a personal connection for Coppola in light of the 1986 death of her oldest brother in a boating accident, though she stated that she did not immediately realize this connection.<ref name=Guardian1.25.18/> Coppola secured the rights to the novel without her father's help, and adapted the screenplay herself.<ref name=InterviewMag10.26.17/> The low-budget film drew praise from critics,<ref name=Guardian1.25.18/> and represented the point at which Coppola broke out of her father's shadow as a filmmaker in her own right.<ref name=InterviewMag10.26.17/> She credits the start of her career to the [[Cannes Film Festival|Cannes]] festival after the film premiered there.<ref name=Guardian1.25.18/>

=== ''Lost in Translation'' (2003) ===
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Coppola shot ''[[Lost in Translation (film)|Lost in Translation]]'' in 27 days,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2004/02/sofia-coppola-talks-about-lost-in-translation-her-love-story-thats-not-nerdy-79158/|title=Sofia Coppola Talks About "Lost In Translation," Her Love Story That's Not "Nerdy"|last=Indiewire|date=February 4, 2004|work=IndieWire|access-date=April 16, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> with a small crew, working without permits. Scenes were filmed impromptu on the street, while scenes shot at the [[Hyatt|Park Hyatt Hotel]] allowed the crew to use its corridors between two and three in the morning without disturbing guests.<ref name="Collin">{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/sofia-coppola-interview-beguiled-slavery-little-mermaid-got/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/films/0/sofia-coppola-interview-beguiled-slavery-little-mermaid-got/ |archive-date=January 11, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Sofia Coppola interview: The Beguiled, slavery, and how her Little Mermaid got lost at sea|last=Collin|first=Robbie|date=July 8, 2017|work=The Telegraph|access-date=November 16, 2018|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

The film received positive reception and acclaim, as well as controversy due the film's usage "of Japan as an exotic and bizarre landscape for its American protagonists". The group Asian Mediawatch lobbied against the film's Academy Award nominations, stating "The film has no meaningful Japanese roles, nor is there any significant dialogue between the main characters and the Japanese. Such portrayals perpetuate negative stereotypes and attitudes that are harmful to Asian Americans in the US, where a significant minority of Americans already have negative attitudes towards Asians."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2004-02-27|title=Hit film gets lost in racism row|url=http://www.theguardian.com/world/2004/feb/27/oscars2004.usa|access-date=2021-12-06|website=The Guardian|language=en}}</ref> Coppola responded to these allegations in an interview for [[The Independent]], "I can see why people might think that, but I know I'm not racist. I think if everything's based on truth, you can make fun, have a little laugh, but also be respectful of a culture. I just love Tokyo, and I'm not mean-spirited...Even on our daily call sheets, they would mix up the 'rs' and the 'ls' - all that was from experience, it's not made up. I guess someone has misunderstood my intentions. It bugs me, because I know I'm not racist."<ref>{{Cite web|date=2004-01-02|title=Sofia Coppola: Hollywood princess|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/features/sofia-coppola-hollywood-princess-72526.html|access-date=2021-12-06|website=The Independent|language=en}}</ref>

=== ''Marie Antoinette'' (2006) ===
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''Marie Antoinette'' was shot on location at the [[Palace of Versailles|Château de Versailles]]. Coppola herself has claimed that she was initially drawn towards the character of [[Marie Antoinette]] as an innocent and caring character who found herself in a situation outside of her control, and that rather than creating a historical representation, she wanted to create a more intimate look into the world of the heroine.<ref name=Sight&Sound>{{Cite news|author=Cook, Pam|url=https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/features/portrait-of-a-lady-sofia-coppola-marie-antoinette|title=Portrait of a lady: Sofia Coppola and Marie Antoinette|magazine=[[Sight & Sound]]|publisher=[[British Film Institute]]|date=October 22, 2021|access-date=November 15, 2021|archivedate=October 22, 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211022141508/https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/features/portrait-of-a-lady-sofia-coppola-marie-antoinette}}</ref> The film's style is not that of a traditional [[Biographical film|biopic]], and instead utilizes "hit songs and incongruous dialogue".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ebert|first=Roger|title=Marie Antoinette movie review (2006) {{!}} Roger Ebert|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/marie-antoinette-2006|access-date=2021-12-06|website=rogerebert.com/|language=en}}</ref>

===''Somewhere'' (2010)===
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''[[Somewhere (film)|Somewhere]]'' depicts a newly famous actor ([[Stephen Dorff]]) recuperating from a minor injury whose wealth, fame, and professional experiences cannot allevaite the existential crisis he is experiencing, as he is forced to care for his 11-year-old daughter in the absence of his wife. The film premiered at the [[67th Venice International Film Festival]], and opened in the rest of Italy, on September 3, 2010. The festival jury unanimously awarded the film the [[Golden Lion]] prize for the best overall film. [[Quentin Tarantino]], president of the jury, said the film "grew and grew in our hearts, in our minds, in our affections" after the first screening. The film would continue to receive critical acclaim, especially from notable film critic [[Roger Ebert]] of the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' who praised the detail in the portrait of Johnny Marco, writing, "Coppola is a fascinating director. She sees, and we see exactly what she sees. There is little attempt here to observe a plot. All the attention is on the handful of characters, on Johnny."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/somewhere-2010|title=Somewhere movie review & film summary (2010) | Roger Ebert|author=[[Ebert, Roger]]|website=www.rogerebert.com}}</ref>

=== ''The Bling Ring'' (2013) ===
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''[[The Bling Ring]]'' premiered at the [[2013 Cannes Film Festival]].<ref name=IndieWire>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2013/06/sofia-coppola-on-her-reasons-for-making-the-bling-ring-casting-emma-watson-and-getting-to-know-paris-hilton-37603/|title=Sofia Coppola on Her Reasons For Making 'The Bling Ring,' Casting Emma Watson and Getting to Know Paris Hilton|last=Smith|first=Nigel M.|work=[[IndieWire]]|date=June 14, 2013|access-date=April 15, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> It was inspired by a ''[[Vanity Fair (magazine)|Vanity Fair]]'' feature on the [[Bling Ring|real-life criminals]] depicted in the film,<ref name=VanityFair>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2013/06/sofia-coppola-bling-ring-interview|title=Sofia Coppola on The Bling Ring, Emma Watson's Kardashian Dialect Training, and Which of Her Films She'll Allow Her Kids to Watch|last=Miller|first=Julie|website=HWD|date=June 12, 2013|language=en|access-date=April 15, 2018}}</ref> whom Coppola described as "products of our growing reality TV culture".<ref name=DailyTelegraph>{{Cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/10126910/Sofia-Coppola-interview-The-Bling-Ring-isnt-my-world.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220111/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/film/10126910/Sofia-Coppola-interview-The-Bling-Ring-isnt-my-world.html |archive-date=January 11, 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Sofia Coppola interview: 'The Bling Ring isn't my world'|last=Hiscock|first=John|journal=Daily Telegraph|date=July 4, 2013|access-date=April 15, 2018|language=en-GB|issn=0307-1235}}{{cbignore}}</ref> The film received generally positive reviews, with many praising its style and performances, while some felt that the film glamorized the crimes in the story and failed to make an assertive message about them through the narrative; "Coppola neither makes a case for her characters nor places them inside of some kind of moral or critical framework; they simply pass through the frame, listing off name brands and staring at their phones,".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Vishnevetsky|first=Ignatiy|title=The Bling Ring movie review & film summary (2013) {{!}} Roger Ebert|url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-bling-ring-2013|access-date=2021-12-06|website=rogerebert.com/|language=en}}</ref>

=== ''The Beguiled'' (2017) ===
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[[File:Cannes 2017 27.jpg|thumb|right|[[Colin Farrell]], [[Kirsten Dunst]], [[Elle Fanning]], Coppola, [[Nicole Kidman]] at the [[2017 Cannes Film Festival]]]]
The film is based on the 1966 book of the same name by author [[Thomas P. Cullinan]] about a wounded [[Union (American Civil War)|Union]] soldier in a Mississippi [[seminary]] during the [[American Civil War]],<ref name=Guardian7.2.17>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/jul/02/sofia-coppola-beguiled-i-never-felt-i-had-to-fit-into-the-majority-view-interview|title=Sofia Coppola: 'I never felt I had to fit into the majority view'|last=Lodge|first=Guy|date=July 2, 2017|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=April 15, 2018}}</ref> and was made for under $10 million.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2017/11/sofia-coppola-interview-the-beguiled-gotham-awards-television-1201901256/|title=Sofia Coppola: How She Survived 'The Beguiled' Backlash, Why She Won't Do TV, and Why Her Dad is 'Over' Film|last=Kohn|first=Eric|date=November 27, 2017|work=IndieWire|access-date=April 15, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> The film exhibited elements of the [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] genre, another departure for Coppola.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/>

Coppola cited her intrigue with the [[Southern United States|South]] as part of the story's intrigue. Coppola has said that she "wanted the film to represent an exaggerated version of all the ways women were traditionally raised there just to be lovely and cater to men—the manners of that whole world, and how they change when the men go away". Coppola has cited ''[[Gone with the Wind (film)|Gone with the Wind]]'' as her inspiration for creating a film that was relatable despite its position within a different era.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/>

The film faced a wave of controversy and division, including accusations of 'whitewashing' the original story after she chose to both remove the supporting role of a black female slave from the film, as well as to choose [[Kirsten Dunst]] to portray a character who was biracial in the original novel. Coppola also faced criticism for minimizing the story of the people experiencing actual hardship in favor of depicting, albeit authentically, the lavish lifestyle of her protagonists, thus minimizing the importance of a weighty topic. Coppola responded to these allegations by citing the presence of young girls among her moviegoing audience. ''The Beguiled'' is not the only of Coppola's films to be accused of exposing the sociocultural affordances of her own childhood.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/>

Coppola described her version of the film as a reinterpretation, rather than a remake, of [[Don Siegel]]'s [[The Beguiled (1971 film)|1971 adaption]] of the same book.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/> Coppola wanted to tell the story of the male soldier entering into a classically southern and female environment from the point of view of the women and represent what that was like for them.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/><ref name=InterviewMag10.26.17/> Coppola thought that the earlier version made the characters out to be crazy caricatures and did not allow the viewer to know them.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/>

While some critics claim that Coppola intended ''The Beguiled'' as a feminist work, Coppola explained that she is not in favor of that labeling. Though she has said she is happy if others see the film in this way, she sees it as a film, rather, that possesses a female perspective—an important distinction. ''The Beguiled'' was also made as a contrast to ''The Bling Ring'', and Coppola has explained that
she needed to correct that film's harsh [[Los Angeles]] aesthetic with something more beautiful and poetic.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/>

=== ''On the Rocks'' (2020) ===
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Coppola's next film, ''[[On the Rocks (film)|On the Rocks]]'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/01/apple-a24-partner-on-first-film-sofia-coppola-bill-murray-reunion-on-the-rocks-1202535587/ |title=Sofia Coppola And Bill Murray To Reteam For 'On The Rocks', Apple & A24's First Film|last1=D'Alessandro|first1=Anthony|date=2019-01-15|website=Deadline|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03}}</ref> tells the story of a daughter and father, played by [[Rashida Jones]] and [[Bill Murray]] respectively, as they explore New York together in an attempt to mend their fractured relationship.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/06/game-of-thrones-jessica-henwick-sofia-coppola-on-the-rocks-1202627629/|title='Game Of Thrones' Jessica Henwick Joins Sofia Coppola's 'On The Rocks'|last1=D'Alessandro|first1=Anthony|date=June 5, 2019|website=Deadline|language=en|access-date=February 27, 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2019/04/marlon-wayans-sofia-coppola-on-the-rocks-a24-apple-1202057741/|title='On the Rocks': Marlon Wayans Joins Sofia Coppola's Apple/A24 Movie|last1=Nordine|first1=Michael|date=April 11, 2019|website=IndieWire|language=en|access-date=February 27, 2020}}</ref> It was released in a [[limited theatrical release]] on October 2, 2020, by [[A24]] and was released for digital streaming on October 23, 2020, by [[Apple TV+]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=D'Alessandro|first=Anthony|date=2020-09-25|title=Bill Murray-Sofia Coppola Reteam 'On The Rocks' Hits Theaters Next Friday|url=https://deadline.com/2020/09/on-the-rocks-release-date-sofia-coppola-bill-murray-movie-1234585406/|access-date=2020-10-07|website=Deadline|language=en-US}}</ref> It received positive reviews from critics, who praised Coppola's screenplay and direction, and noted it as lighter than her previous films.<ref>{{citation|title=On The Rocks (2020)|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/on_the_rocks_2020|publisher=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|language=en|date=2020|access-date=October 7, 2020}}</ref> Some critics stated that the film "isn't destined to achieve the same kind of iconic status as some of Coppola's previous work".<ref>{{Cite web|last=Ehrlich|first=David|date=2020-09-23|title='On the Rocks' Review: Sofia Coppola Reunites with Bill Murray for a Fizzy Comedy About the Cost of Being Cool|url=https://www.indiewire.com/2020/09/on-the-rocks-review-sofia-coppola-1234588107/|access-date=2021-12-06|website=IndieWire|language=en}}</ref>

== Style and influences ==
Coppola arrived at a career in filmmaking with a background by means of acting, modeling, and design, all of which have influenced her directorial work.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/> Her background in fashion, especially, has played a large part in the aesthetic tones of her films and has heightened the roles of design and style in her work.<ref name=Sight&Sound/> Her upbringing in a Hollywood family has also greatly influenced her work, as well as her public reception and image, and she has always had to fight accusations surrounding her background of privilege. After both winning an Oscar for ''Lost in Translation'' and showing ''The Beguiled'', Coppola was accused by some critics of displaying the social and cultural privileges of her own childhood.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/>

Coppola has described some of her influences as coming from her own work, with each film actively influencing the next.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/> She points to Jeffrey Eugenides's book ''[[The Virgin Suicides]]'', which was the inspiration for her first film of the same name, as the reason for her career in film.<ref name=Guardian1.25.18/>

Coppola has had to deal with sexism in the industry, and her quintessentially feminine work has been dismissed as decorative and insubstantial. Coppola has said that she is proud of the more "girly" aspects of her work and that she feels that she has a feminine point of view that she is happy to project.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/> She has cited her upbringing around so many strong men as a possible reason for her strong connection to femininity.<ref name=Guardian1.25.18/> She has been open about her experiences with sexism in the industry and has cited them as a reason she favors working in the independent realm. Coppola has also said that big budget productions hinder her creative freedom, and so she prefers to work on films she can control. She has also criticized big studio production for its focus on business rather than art.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/>

Coppola has cited her own perceptions of gaps in the film industry as her own inspiration, explaining that she has always made the films that she herself would have wanted to see as a younger person. She has described this younger demographic of girls as deprived of high-quality videography and as disrespected as an audience.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/> She has also said that she likes making films for a young audience because she perceives them as smarter and more sophisticated than they are often given credit for.<ref name=IndieWire/>

[[American Zoetrope|Zoetrope]], Francis Ford Coppola's production company, has backed all of her films. Her family ties have proven to hold both pros and cons, which she has articulated. Though she learned from her father and is proud of her family, she has said she is happy to have carved her own way.<ref name=Guardian7.2.17/> Coppola has also said that she is aware of her hard work and is grateful for her film education and that her connections in the film industry were helpful because of the lack of female directors.<ref name=":4">{{Cite news|url=https://www.gq.com/story/sofia-coppola-the-beguiled|title=Sofia Coppola Can Teach You What Women Want|last=Kim|first=Kristen Yoonsoo|date=June 19, 2017|work=[[GQ]]|access-date=April 15, 2018|language=en}}</ref> She said that she did what she could and is confident that her work is her own.<ref name=":4"/> After Francis Ford Coppola did not assist her in securing the rights to the Jeffrey Eugenides novel ''The Virgin Suicides'', which her 1999 film was based on, much of the criticism surrounding her familial benefits subsided.<ref name=InterviewMag10.26.17/> Coppola usually involves her father in her projects. She has said that she likes being independent but respects him and his suggestions, though in the end always makes the choice she feels is right for a given movie.<ref name=DailyTelegraph/> Coppola professed a love for being behind the camera and is not upset by the divisive reactions to some of her films. She has said that she "would rather do something that some people really connect to and some people reject" and that she never wants to make something that is just mediocre.<ref name=DailyTelegraph/>

Reviews of Coppola's works often included "implied, gendered language" which undermine the body of the critics' arguments, as argued by Todd Kennedy in his article for ''Film Criticism'' titled "Off with Hollywood's Head: Sofia Coppola as Feminine Auteur". Kennedy cites multiple reviews of Coppola's work which rely upon allegations of her work as "sugarcoated" and flippant; "[the] implication is that Coppola 1) as a woman, only has the ability to make films because of her economic privilege, 2) only has whatever talent she does possess because of her all-powerful director/father, and 3) because her movies are feminine, can only produce pretty films that 'lack depth'".<ref name=":1">{{Cite journal|last=Kennedy|first=Todd|date=2010|title=Off with Hollywood's Head: Sofia Coppola as Feminine Auteur|url=https://www.jstor.org/stable/44019394|journal=Film Criticism|volume=35|issue=1|pages=37–59|jstor=44019394|issn=0163-5069}}</ref>

Her style of films is described as "slow-moving portraits with bittersweet emotional palettes". Coppola likes to use visuals to convey what the characters are feeling at any given moment.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/revisited-sofia-coppola-the-beguiled|title=Revisited: Sofia Coppola - Interview Magazine|date=October 26, 2017|work=Interview Magazine|access-date=November 15, 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> Coppola's films often deal with melancholy stories with a dreamy aesthetic. Her films' aesthetics are influenced by her background in fashion with floral motifs and female beauty at the forefront of the films' set design and mise-en-scene.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2017/jul/02/sofia-coppola-beguiled-i-never-felt-i-had-to-fit-into-the-majority-view-interview|title=Sofia Coppola: 'I never felt I had to fit into the majority view'|last=Lodge|first=Guy|date=July 2, 2017|website=The Guardian|language=en|access-date=November 15, 2018}}</ref> Coppola's films' focus on protagonists in life transitions and crises in their lives. Her characters feel stranded in their environments and alone even in the midst of other people. Visually portraying the experiences of these characters is one of Coppola's specialties.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Rogers|first=Anna|title=Coppola, Sofia – Senses of Cinema|url=https://www.sensesofcinema.com/2007/great-directors/sofia-coppola/|access-date=2021-05-01|language=en-US}}</ref>

Coppola's films often deal with themes of loneliness, wealth, privilege, isolation, youth, femininity, and adolescence in America. Her works utilize the "feminine gaze"<ref name=":1" /> and demonstrate a knowledge of feminist film theory, such as [[Laura Mulvey]]'s "Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema".

== Favorite films ==
In a 2017 interview with [[IndieWire]], Coppola named these films as her favorite.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.indiewire.com/gallery/sofia-coppola-favorite-films-breathless-lolita/rumble-fish/|title= Sofia Coppola's Favorite Films: Stream the "Lost in Translation" Director's Picks|website= [[IndieWire]]|date= February 6, 2017|accessdate= December 29, 2021}}</ref>
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*''[[Rumble Fish]]'' (1983)
*''[[Breathless (1960 film)|Breathless]]'' (1960)
*''[[Lolita (1962 film)|Lolita]]'' (1962)
*''[[Sixteen Candles]]'' (1984)
*''[[The Last Picture Show]]'' (1971)
*''[[Tootsie]]'' (1982)
*''[[The Heartbreak Kid (1972 film)|The Heartbreak Kid]]'' (1972)
*''[[In the Mood for Love]]'' (2000)
*''[[Let the Right One In (film)|Let the Right One In]]'' (2008)
{{div col end}}

==Other work==
===Television===
In the mid-1990s, Coppola and her best friend [[Zoe Cassavetes]] helmed the short-lived series [[Comedy Central]] series ''Hi Octane'', which spotlit performers in [[underground music]]. The show was cancelled after four episodes.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/article-8525882-daddys-girl.do|title=Daddy's girl|website=ThisIsLondon|date=2004|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.today/2012.09.14-141857/http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/film/article-8525882-daddys-girl.do|archive-date=September 14, 2012}}</ref>

In December 2008, Coppola's first commercial premiered during an episode of ''[[Gossip Girl]]''. The advertisement she directed for the [[Christian Dior S.A.|Christian Dior]] fragrance ''Miss Dior Chérie'', shot in France with model [[Maryna Linchuk]], was very well received and continues to be popular on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zWvtx0nijE | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120828185853/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zWvtx0nijE| archive-date=2012-08-28|title=Miss Dior Chérie Commercial (Director's Cut) |publisher=YouTube |year=2008 |access-date=August 27, 2012}}</ref>

In October 2014, Coppola launched a series of Christmas ads for the clothing chain [[Gap Inc.|Gap]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.adweek.com/news/advertising-branding/ad-day-sofia-coppola-directs-4-oddly-charming-holiday-ads-gap-161076 |title=Ad of the Day: Sofia Coppola Directs 4 Oddly Charming Holiday Spots for Gap Love, but not understanding |work=AdWeek |last=Nudd |first=Tim |access-date=November 7, 2014}}</ref>

In May 2020, it was announced Coppola would write and direct an adaptation of ''[[The Custom of the Country]]'' by [[Edith Wharton]] for [[Apple TV+]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/05/apple-sofia-coppola-edith-whartons-novel-the-custom-of-the-country-1202932700/|title=Apple & Sofia Coppola Developing Adaptation Of Edith Wharton's Novel 'The Custom Of The Country'|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Peter|last=White|date=May 12, 2020|access-date=May 12, 2020}}</ref>

Coppola appears as herself with her husband [[Thomas Mars]] and fellow director [[Jim Jarmusch]] in a 2022 episode of ''[[What We Do in the Shadows (TV series)|What We Do in the Shadows]]''.<ref>https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/what-we-do-in-the-shadows-nandor-the-relentless-becomes-nandor-the-cruel/</ref>

===Modeling===
At the beginning of the 1990s, Coppola was often featured in girl-oriented magazines like ''[[seventeen (American magazine)|Seventeen]]'' and ''[[YM (magazine)|YM]]''. In 1994,<ref>Ginsberg, Merle (September 1, 1994). [https://www.wmagazine.com/story/sofia-coppola-milk-fed "Launching Sofia."] ''[[W (magazine)|W]]'' (WMagazine.com). Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref> she co-founded the clothing line ''Milk Fed'' in Japan, with her friend Stephanie Hayman in cooperation with [[Sonic Youth]]'s [[Kim Gordon]]. In 2001,<ref>Blasberg, Derek (August 13, 2014). [https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/designers/a3169/marc-jacobs-sofia-coppola-0914/ "Marc and Sofia: The Dreamy Team."] ''[[Harper's Bazaar]]''. Retrieved June 30, 2019.</ref> the fashion designer [[Marc Jacobs]] chose the actress/director to be the "face" of his house's fragrance. The campaign involved photographs of Coppola shot by photographer [[Jürgen Teller]]. The July 2013 issue of [[Elle (magazine)|''Elle'']] featured photographs shot by Coppola of [[Paris Hilton]] at Hilton's [[Beverly Hills]] mansion (Both model and house appear in ''[[The Bling Ring]]'').<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.elle.com/fashion/celebrity-style/paris-hilton-home-fashion#slide-1 |title=Forget Versailles: When Sofia Met Paris |work=Elle |date=June 13, 2013 |access-date=August 2, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2013/06/14/paris-hilton-bling-ring/2415747|title=Coppola: Filming in Paris Hilton's house was 'wild'|work=USA Today|date=June 14, 2013|access-date=September 2, 2013}}</ref>

===Stage direction===

In 2017, before Coppola started pre-production on ''[[The Beguiled (2017 film)|The Beguiled]]'', she was asked by Italian state broadcaster Rai Com from All'Opera to direct their latest production of ''[[La traviata|La Traviata]]. [[La traviata]]'' is a three act opera by [[Giuseppe Verdi]] set to an Italian libretto by [[Francesco Maria Piave|Francesca Maria Piave]]. This Coppola-directed production was filmed for broadcast in Germany and France by Arte/ZDF, using multiple state-of-the art 4k cameras and up to 100 microphones.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Goodfellow |first=Melanie |date=Winter 2016 |title=Rai Com adds Sofia Coppola's 'La Traviata' to All'Opera strand|journal=Screen International |volume=1 |pages=1 |id={{ProQuest|1912496602}} }}</ref> Coppola said in an interview she "could not turn down the project" with designer and fashion icon [[Valentino (fashion designer)|Valentino Garavani]] designing the costumes for this 15 show run of ''La Traviata'' (2017).<ref name=codd>{{Cite news|url=http://www.dazeddigital.com/fashion/article/41785/1/face-to-grace-coddington-interview-sophia-coppola-new-show-nicolas-ghesquiere|title=Watch Grace Coddington interview Sofia Coppola for her new show|date=October 11, 2018|work=Dazed|access-date=November 15, 2018}}</ref> Discussing her modern take on this classic story Coppola says "I wanted to bring out the personal side of the French courtesan, the party girl used to the social scene. It's a very feminine world that I love".<ref name=valentino>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/19/fashion/valentino-sofia-coppola-la-traviata.html|title=Valentino and Sofia Coppola Make an Opera|access-date=November 16, 2018}}</ref>

This was the first stage production Coppola directed.<ref name=codd /> Coppola discusses how Valentino "really motivated me to take a chance and do something that was scary for me and very unfamiliar," and promised a "traditional" production that could nevertheless be appreciated by those who are not opera connoisseurs. Rome Opera House Director Carlo Fuortes said in an interview ticket sales had exceeded 1.2 million euros (1.35 million dollars), a record for the establishment.<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Armellini|first=Alvise|date=Summer 2016|title=Valentino and Sofia Coppola set for glitzy production of La Traviata|journal=DPA International |volume=1 |pages=1|id={{ProQuest|1790070544}}}}</ref>

All fifteen shows nearly sold out before opening night.<ref name=valentino /> It was the biggest box office success since the [[Teatro dell'Opera di Roma|Teatro dell'Opera Di Roma]] opened in 1880.<ref name=valentino />

==Personal life==
In 1992, Coppola met director [[Spike Jonze]]; they married in 1999 and divorced in 2003. In an official statement, Coppola's publicist explained that the divorce decision was reached "with sadness". It is widely believed that the main character's husband in ''Lost in Translation'' is based on Jonze, as Coppola stated after the film's release, "There are elements of Spike there, elements of experiences."<ref>{{cite news|url=http://usatoday30.usatoday.com/life/2003-12-09-coppola-divorce_x.htm |title=Sofia Coppola, Spike Jonze to divorce |work=USA Today |access-date=July 5, 2013 |date=December 9, 2003}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theguardian.com/theobserver/2009/dec/06/spike-jonze-observer-profile |title=Spike Jonze: Master of the Wild Things |work=The Guardian |first=Vanessa |last=Thorpe |date=December 6, 2009 |access-date=July 5, 2013}}</ref>

From 2003 to 2005 Coppola dated filmmaker [[Quentin Tarantino]]. They have remained friends since their separation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vogue.com/article/sofia-coppola-5-things-you-didnt-know|title= 5 Things You Didn't Know About Sofia Coppola|website= [[Vogue (magazine)|Vogue]]|date= June 5, 2017|accessdate= June 30, 2021}}</ref>

Coppola married musician [[Thomas Mars]] on August 27, 2011, at [[Palazzo Margherita (Bernalda)|Palazzo Margherita]] in Bernalda, Italy. They met while producing the soundtrack to ''The Virgin Suicides''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/marc_malkin/b58903_exclusive_sofia_coppola_gives_birth.html |title=Exclusive! Sofia Coppola Gives Birth! |work=E! Online |date=November 28, 2006 |access-date=September 12, 2010}}</ref> They have two daughters: Romy (born November 28, 2006), whose name is an homage to Coppola's brother [[Roman Coppola|Roman]],<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=http://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1565544,00.html|title=People: Dec. 11, 2006|last=Keegan|first=Rebecca Winters|date=December 3, 2006|magazine=Time|access-date=February 11, 2018|language=en-US|issn=0040-781X}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.iht.com/articles/2006/11/30/features/peepfri.php |title=People: Nicole Kidman, Sofia Coppola, Michael Richards |work=International Herald Tribune |date=March 29, 2009 |access-date=August 27, 2012}}</ref> and Cosima (born May 2010).{{citation needed|date=November 2021}}

Coppola and her family lived in Paris for several years before moving to New York City in 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nypost.com/2010/12/19/my-new-york-sofia-coppola/#1|title=My New York: Sofia Coppola|date=December 19, 2010}}</ref>

Coppola has maintained a low public profile for her family, aiming for her daughters' lives to be unaffected by her career and travel. When asked if her choices as a parent to keep her children out of the spotlight is a result of her own upbringing, Coppola has explained that she never wants her children to be jaded.<ref name="Guardian7.2.17" />

==Filmography==
===Director===
'''Film'''
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! Title
! width=65 | Director
! width=65 | Writer
! width=65 | Producer
! Notes
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| 1989
| ''[[New York Stories]]''
| {{No}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
| Anthology film
|-
| 1998
| ''[[Lick the Star]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| Short film
|-
| 1999
| ''[[The Virgin Suicides (film)|The Virgin Suicides]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{No}}
|
|-
| 2003
| ''[[Lost in Translation (film)|Lost in Translation]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Marie Antoinette (2006 film)|Marie Antoinette]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Somewhere (film)|Somewhere]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|-
| 2013
| ''[[The Bling Ring]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|-
| 2017
| ''[[The Beguiled (2017 film)|The Beguiled]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|-
| 2020
| ''[[On the Rocks (film)|On the Rocks]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
|
|}
'''Television'''
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! Title
! width="65" | Director
! width="65" | Writer
! width="65" | Executive Producer
! Notes
|-
| 2015
| ''[[A Very Murray Christmas]]''
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| {{Yes}}
| TV special
|}

'''Stage'''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Notes
|-
| 2017
| ''La Traviata''
| Opera in Rome [[Teatro dell'Opera di Roma]]
|}

'''Music videos'''
* "Shine" by [[Walt Mink]] (1993)
* "[[This Here Giraffe]]" by [[The Flaming Lips]] (1996)
* "Playground Love" by [[Air (band)|Air]] (2000)
* "[[City Girl (song)|City Girl]]" by [[Kevin Shields]] (2003)
* "[[I Just Don't Know What to Do with Myself]]" by [[The White Stripes]] (2003)
* "[[Chloroform (song)|Chloroform]]" by [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]] (2013)

'''Advertisements'''
* ''Miss Dior Chérie'' fragrance for [[Christian Dior]] starring [[Maryna Linchuk]] (2008)
* ''City of Light'' fragrance for Christian Dior starring [[Natalie Portman]] (2012)
* ''Marni'' collection for H&M starring [[Imogen Poots]] (2012)
* ''La vie en rose'' for Christian Dior fragrance Miss Dior starring [[Natalie Portman]] (2013)
* ''[[Daisy (perfume)|Daisy]]'' fragrance for [[Marc Jacobs]] starring [[Ondria Hardin]], [[Malaika Firth]], [[Antonia Wesseloh]], and [[Sophia Ahrens]] (2013)
* ''Dress Normal'' for [[Gap Inc.|Gap]] (2014)
* ''[[Calvin Klein]] Underwear Women's Spring'' (2017)

===Acting roles===

'''Film'''
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! Year !! Film !! Role !! Director !! Notes
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| 1972 || ''[[The Godfather]]'' || Michael Francis Rizzi (infant) ||rowspan=4| [[Francis Ford Coppola]] ||rowspan=2| Uncredited
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| 1974 || ''[[The Godfather Part II]]'' || Child on Ship
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1983 || ''[[The Outsiders (film)|The Outsiders]]'' || Little Girl ||rowspan=4| Credited as Domino
|-
| ''[[Rumble Fish]]'' || Donna
|-
| rowspan="2" | 1984 || ''[[Frankenweenie (1984 film)|Frankenweenie]]'' || Anne Chambers || [[Tim Burton]]
|-
| ''[[The Cotton Club (film)|The Cotton Club]]'' || Child in Street ||rowspan=2| Francis Ford Coppola
|-
| 1986 || ''[[Peggy Sue Got Married]]'' || Nancy Kelcher ||
|-
| 1986 || ''Faerie Tale Theatre: The Princess Who Had Never Laughed'' || Gwendolyn || Mark Cullingham || Credited as Domino
|-
| 1987 || ''[[Anna (1987 film)|Anna]]'' || Noodle || [[Yurek Bogayevicz]] ||
|-
| 1988 || ''[[Tucker: The Man and His Dream]]'' || (uncredited) ||rowspan=2| Francis Ford Coppola ||
|-
| 1990 || ''[[The Godfather Part III]]'' || [[Mary Corleone]] ||
|-
| 1992 || ''[[Inside Monkey Zetterland]]'' || Cindy || [[Jefery Levy]] ||
|-
| 1999 || ''[[Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace]]'' || [[List of Star Wars characters#S|Saché]] || [[George Lucas]] ||
|-
| 2001 || ''[[CQ (film)|CQ]]'' || Enzo's Mistress ||[[Roman Coppola]] ||
|}

'''Music videos'''
* "Mildred Pierce" by [[Sonic Youth]] (1990) – directed by [[Dave Markey]]
* "[[Deeper and Deeper]]" by [[Madonna (entertainer)|Madonna]] (1992) – directed by Bobby Woods
* "Sometimes Salvation" by [[The Black Crowes]] (1992) – directed by [[Stéphane Sednaoui]]
* "[[Elektrobank]]" by [[The Chemical Brothers]] (1997) – directed by [[Spike Jonze]]
* "Funky Squaredance" by [[Phoenix (band)|Phoenix]] (2002) – directed by [[Roman Coppola]]

==Awards and nominations==
{{main|List of awards and nominations received by Sofia Coppola}}

Coppola's first awards were as an actress winning two [[Golden Raspberry Award]]s for her performance in her father's film, ''[[The Godfather Part III]]'' for Worst Supporting Actress and Worst New Star.

Coppola was nominated for three Academy Awards for her film ''Lost in Translation'' (2003), in the categories of [[Academy Award for Best Picture|Best Picture]], [[Academy Award for Best Director|Best Director]], and [[Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay|Best Original Screenplay]]. She would go on to win for [[Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay|Best Original Screenplay]] but lost the other two nominations to Peter Jackson's ''[[The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King]]''. Coppola's nomination for [[Academy Award for Best Director|Best Director]] made her the first American woman to be nominated in that category, and the third woman overall, after [[Lina Wertmüller]] and [[Jane Campion]]. In 2010, [[Kathryn Bigelow]] became the fourth woman to be nominated, and the first to win the award. Coppola, however, remains the youngest woman to be nominated in the Best Director category. Coppola's win for Best Original Screenplay (along with her cousin [[Nicolas Cage]]'s 1996 win for [[Academy Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]]) resulted in her family's becoming the second three-generation Oscar-winning family, her grandfather [[Carmine Coppola]] and her father [[Francis Ford Coppola]] having previously won Oscars. The first family to achieve this feat was the Huston family, for wins by: [[Walter Huston|Walter]], [[John Huston|John]], and [[Anjelica Huston|Anjelica]]. For her work on ''Lost in Translation'', Coppola also won the [[Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy|Best Motion Picture]] and [[Golden Globe Award for Best Screenplay|Best Screenplay]] Golden Globes, in addition to receiving three [[BAFTA]] Award nominations.

On September 11, 2010, ''Somewhere'' won the [[Golden Lion]], the top prize at the [[Venice International Film Festival]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://variety.com/2010/biz/news/coppola-s-somewhere-wins-golden-lion-1118024027/ |title=Coppola's 'Somewhere' wins Golden Lion |work=Variety |first=Nick |last=Vivarelli |date=September 11, 2010 |access-date=September 12, 2010}}</ref> Coppola is the first American woman to win the award.<ref name="silverstein1"/>

On May 28, 2017, Coppola was awarded the [[Best Director Award (Cannes Film Festival)|Best Director Award]] at the [[Cannes Film Festival]] for ''The Beguiled'', making her the second ever woman (and the first American woman) to win the award.<ref name="autogenerated1"/><ref name="britannica1"/>

==See also==
* [[Coppola family tree]]
* [[List of Academy Award-winning families]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==Further reading==
* {{cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/31/magazine/31COPPOLA.html |title=The Coppola Smart Mob|work= [[The New York Times]]|date=August 31, 2003}}
* {{cite news|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/592ace6ae4b0a7b7b469cb63 |title=Sofia Coppola Wins Prize for Best Director at Cannes for ''Beguiled''|work= Huffington Post |date=2017}}
* {{cite news|url=http://www.ocregister.com/ocr/2005/04/21/sections/wine_food/wf_wine/article_488518.php |title=So fine, Sofia|date=April 21, 2005|work= Wine Review}}
* {{cite news|url=http://www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/tt/tt040225sofia_coppola |work=KCRW's The Treatment|title=Sofia Coppola}}
* [https://www.jstor.org/stable/44019394 "Off with Hollywood's Head: Sofia Coppola as Feminine Auteur"]. Film Criticism, 2010.

==External links==
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* {{IMDb name|1068}}
* [http://www.milkfed.jp Milk fed.] - Coppola's Japanese fashion label
* [http://www.sofiamini.com Sofia Mini] - Coppola's Canned Wine
* {{cite web|url=http://www.clubplanet.com/Articles/1579/Marie-Antoinette-Interview|title= Sofia Coppola ''Marie Antoinette'' Interview |website=Clubplanet}}
* {{cite web|url=http://www.fashionhippo.com/sofia-coppolas-parisian-inspired-style |website=FashionHippo.com|title=Sofia Coppola's Parisian Inspired Style|date=December 21, 2011}}

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Lustre (band)

2022-08-28T04:16:46Z

108.203.5.195: /* History */

{{Short description|American power pop band active in the 1990s}}
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'''Lustre''' (originally founded as '''Shiner''') was a short-lived [[Zebulon, North Carolina|Zebulon]], [[North Carolina]]-based [[power pop]] band active in the 1990s. Their members were Will Marley (vocals and guitar), John Ray (bass), and [[Antiseen]]'s Greg Clayton (drums).<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.deseretnews.com/article/491321/HARD-WORK-PUTS-LUSTRE-ON-THE-ROAD-TO-SUCCESS.html |title=HARD WORK PUTS LUSTRE ON THE ROAD TO SUCCESS |last=Iwasaki |first=Scott |date=1996-05-24 |work=[[Deseret News]] |access-date=2018-03-04 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.charlotteobserver.com/entertainment/music-news-reviews/article40769676.html |title=Reunion show prompts Hardsoul Poets’ 1st album in 23 years |last=Devores |first=Courtney |date=2015-10-21 |work=[[Charlotte Observer]] |access-date=2018-03-04 |language=en}}</ref> They released a single, self-titled album and opened for such bands as [[the Cure]] and [[Oasis (band)|Oasis]].<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.indyweek.com/indyweek/cousins-rock-n-roll-redirection/Content?oid=3777017 |title=Cousins' rock 'n' roll redirection |last=Griffith |first=Spencer |date=2013-11-27 |work=[[Indy Week]] |access-date=2018-03-04 |language=en}}</ref>

==History==
Lustre signed to [[A&M Records]] in 1995,<ref>{{Cite magazine |date=1995-04-22 |title=Continental Drift |url=http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Billboard/90s/1995/BB-1995-04-22.pdf |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|page=14}}</ref> and released one self-titled album on the label on March 5, 1996.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Inc |first=Nielsen Business Media |date=1996-03-30 |title=Lust for Lustre |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gA0EAAAAMBAJ |magazine=Billboard |language=en |page=18}}</ref> The album was produced by [[Lou Giordano]].<ref name=wp>{{Cite news |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1996/05/10/ammonias-energy/58f1673a-7f4f-4483-ae85-eb4bfcf94a4b/ |title=AMMONIA'S ENERGY |last=Jenkins |first=Mark |date=1996-05-10 |work=[[The Washington Post]] |access-date=2018-03-04 |language=en-US |issn=0190-8286}}</ref> They also contributed two tracks to the soundtrack of ''[[Empire Records]]''. They were dropped from A&M's roster soon afterwards, and in 1998, Marley started another band, known as [[the Nickel Slots]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/the-nickel-slots-mn0000399923 |title=The Nickel Slots Biography & History |last=Hage |first=Erik |website=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=2018-03-04}}</ref>

Marley and Clayton later formed a new band called '''The Feeds''', who released their debut album in 2020 and gained some recognition in 2022 after [[Dan Avidan]] of [[Game Grumps]] mentioned he was a fan, describing them as "good, solid American rock".<ref>{{cite AV media |people=Game Grumps |date=March 10, 2022 |title=Pokemon Smash or Pass #1-386 |language=English |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzZ-S72C5lA |access-date=August 28, 2022 |quote='''Avidan''': There's a band I really like, they're called The Feeds. F-E-E-D-S. And they have a song called Stepping Out that I really like, and another song called Usual Mistakes. I like their whole album, they're good, solid American rock. |ref=}}</ref>

==Reviews==
[[Robert Christgau]] gave Lustre's 1996 self-titled album a C− grade, describing the band as "...roadies from [[Collective Soul]] and [[Better Than Ezra]] getting greedy."<ref>{{Cite book |title=Christgau's Consumer Guide: Albums of the '90s |last=Christgau |first=Robert |author-link=Robert Christgau |chapter=Lustre |chapter-url=https://www.robertchristgau.com/get_artist.php?id=3237&name=Lustre |date=2000-10-15 |publisher=[[Macmillan Publishing]] |isbn=9780312245603 |language=en |url-access=registration |url=https://archive.org/details/christgausconsum00chri_0 }}</ref> ''[[Tucson Weekly]]''{{'s}} Fred Mills gave the album 3 stars out of 4, writing that "For a young band's debut, this is a remarkably mature effort—one that predicts a great future to boot."<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.tucsonweekly.com/tw//01-25-96/qscans.htm |title=Quick Scans (January 25 - January 31, 1996) |last=Mills |first=Fred |date=1996-01-25 |work=[[Tucson Weekly]] |access-date=2018-03-04}}</ref> A more mixed review of the album appeared in ''[[the Washington Post]]'', where Mark Jenkins wrote, {{blockquote|In purely formal terms, the spiraling guitar and vocal lines of songs like "Sheer" and "Still Seems There" are effective, even exhilarating. But this trio doesn't quite transform its derivative sound with the immediacy of something never heard before.<ref name=wp/>}}

==Discography==
*''Lustre'' ([[A&M Records|A&M]], 1996)

==References==
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Hardwell

2022-08-12T16:15:32Z

108.203.5.195: /* 2022: Return and Rebels Never Die */

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* Musical Freedom
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* [[Spinnin' Records|Spinnin']]
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* [[Armin van Buuren]]
* [[Blasterjaxx]]
* [[Dannic]]
* [[Fatman Scoop]]
* [[KSHMR]]
* Haris Alagic
* Harrison
* I-Fan
* [[Jaap Reesema|Jake Reese]]
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'''Robbert van de Corput''' ({{IPA-nl|ˈrɔbərt fɑn də ˈkɔrpʏt}}{{efn|In isolation, ''van'' is pronounced {{IPA-nl|vɑn|}}.}}; born January 7, 1988), better known as '''Hardwell''', is a Dutch DJ, record producer and remixer from [[Breda]].<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.djhardwell.com/biography|title=Biography – Hardwell |publisher= Djhardwell.com |id= HardwellOnAir.com |access-date=4 August 2014}}</ref> He was voted the world's number one DJ by ''[[DJ Mag]]'' in 2013 and again in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.djmag.com/node/41645 |title=HARDWELL WINS 2013 TOP 100 DJS POLL|publisher=Djmag.com |date=19 October 2013|access-date=19 October 2013}}</ref> He was ranked at number seventeen in the top 100 DJs 2020 poll by ''[[DJ Mag]]''. He is best known for his sets at music festivals, including [[Ultra Music Festival]], [[Sunburn Festival|Sunburn]] and [[Tomorrowland (festival)|Tomorrowland]].

He first gained recognition in 2009 for his bootleg of "Show Me Love vs. Be". He founded the record label [[Revealed Recordings]] in 2010 and a radio show and podcast ''[[Hardwell On Air]]'' in 2011. He has released 10 compilation albums through his label, as well as two documentary films. His debut studio album, ''[[United We Are]]'', was released on January 23, 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://imgur.com/s93AL1M|title=Hardwell on "Titan" d album release date|date=10 October 2014|access-date=11 October 2014}}</ref><ref name="Hardwell – Top 100 Djs Interview">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0g4SHwrMgM|title=Hardwell – Top 100 Djs Interview|date=18 October 2014|access-date=19 October 2014}}</ref>

On 7 September 2018, he had announced his indefinite hiatus from touring, stating that he wanted to focus more on his personal life.<ref name="djmag hiatus" /><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://weraveyou.com/2018/09/breaking-hardwell-announces-retirement/|title=BREAKING: Hardwell announces retirement from live shows|last=Gable|first=Jake|date=7 September 2018|website=We Rave You|language=en-US|access-date=8 July 2019}}</ref> On 27 March 2022, he has returned to the EDM scene by closing out Ultra Miami's mainstage.<ref>{{cite web|last=Bein|first=Kat|title=Hardwell’s Ultra Comeback Touches at the Heart of His Absence – And Demonstrates the Evolution of Main-Stage Dance Music|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/hardwell-ultra-music-festival-performance-recap-1235050277/|website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|date=2022-03-28|access-date=2022-04-21}}</ref>

== Biography ==

=== Pseudonym ===
The pseudonym comes from an idea of his father, who translated his surname into Latin and English; "Cor" meaning "heart" and "Put" meaning "well". However, he changed the "heart" to "hard", to make it sound more appealing.<ref name="festicket">Luke Nightingale: [https://www.festicket.com/de/magazine/features/facts-hardwell/ ''8 Facts You Never Knew About Hardwell''] on "Festickets"</ref>

=== Early life and musical beginnings===
Robbert van de Corput was born in Breda, to Anneke and Cor van de Corput. At the age of four, he began taking piano lessons and attended a music school.<ref>[http://edm.com/articles/2016/2/6/22-edm-stars-before-they-became-famous ''A Look at 22 EDM Stars Before They Became Famous''] on "EDM.com"</ref> At the age of twelve, he produced his first songs in the field of electro, while performing as a [[Hip hop|Hip-Hop]] DJ.<ref>Tristan Landy: [http://stoneyroads.com/2014/07/hardwell-from-too-underground-to-global-spotlight ''Hardwell – From 'Too Underground' To Global Spotlight''] on "Stoney Roads"</ref> At a young age, he was also active in various areas of Martial Arts, including [[Judo]] when he was between six years old to sixteen years old. He had even participated the major Martial Arts and Judo Competitions and won the Dutch championships as well when he was between twelve years old to fourteen years old.

Through his participation in various competitions, he became known in Breda's DJ scene. He was influenced by the DJ and producer [[Tiësto]], who is also from Breda.<ref name="timeout">Nisha Shuyi: [https://www.timeout.com/singapore/nightlife/interview-hardwell ''Nisha Shuyi speaks to Hardwell about his music journey and future plans''] on "Timeout"</ref>

As hip-hop became an underground scene, Hardwell changed his genre to commercial electronic dance music. He started producing remixes and uploaded them on several platforms on the Internet. At the age of 14 in 2002,<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Hardwell |number=1060577693488447488 |date=8 November 2018 |title="Bubbling Beats Vol.1" was the first release in 2002 following my Digidance record deal. I've created a short remix of this album, let me know what you think of my sound back then...}}</ref> he was offered a record deal with the ''Digidance'' record label by Dutch producer duo [[Klubbheads]]. Three weeks later he made a first official release with the two-disc-record "Bubbling Beats 1",<ref>Dieter van den Bergh: [http://cingelstraat.blogspot.de/2006/11/de-bobbelende-beats-van-een-blanke.html ''De bobbelende beats van een blanke neger uit Breda''] on "Cingelstraat"</ref> whereupon he toured through the Netherlands and appeared in a number of dance clubs.<ref>Chris Bradley: [https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/who-dj-robert-hardwell-here-3120537 ''Who is DJ Hardwell? Here are 10 things you need to know about the EDM superstar''] on "Mirror"</ref> His first official single, "Play It Around", was released in 2006, and was played in German clubs. The single featured a combination of popular musical genres, as well as his own style.

=== 2007–2010: Musical breakthrough and launch of Revealed Recordings ===
[[File:RevealedRecordingsLogo.jpg|140px|thumb|The logo for Hardwell's record label, Revealed Recordings]]

At the end of 2007 Hardwell released the song "Never Knew Love", which was produced as a collaboration with Greatski; the song placed on the official German single-charts.<ref>[https://www.top40.nl/hardwell-greatski/hardwell-greatski-never-knew-love-20184 ''Never Knew Love''] at Top40.nl</ref> Remixes for Gregor Salto's and [[Chuckie (DJ)|Chuckie]]'s "Toys Are" together with Dutch DJ and producer [[R3hab]] as well as a mix of "You Do Not Love Me" by [[Sidney Samson]] and Skitzofrenix in 2008 remained at the top of the dance charts for weeks. Also in 2008, he produced a mash-up of the tracks "Be" by [[Steve Angello]] and [[Laidback Luke]], and "[[Show Me Love (Robin S. song)|Show Me Love]]" by [[Robin S.]]

Hardwell's bootleg with the title "Show Me Love" was played by many DJs and was praised by Laidback Luke and Steve Angello.<ref>[https://dancevalley.com/line-up/hardwell Hardwell] on "Dancevalley"</ref> In December 2008 the two producers released the track as an official cover version of "Show Me Love". A new remix by Hardwell was contained on the single.<ref>Connor Jones: [http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/hardwell-remixes-steve-angello-laidback-lukes-show-me-love/ ''Hardwell Remixes Steve Angello And Laidback Luke's "Show Me Love"''] on "We Get Discovered"</ref>

In 2009, Tiësto invited Hardwell to one of his performances. They performed together on the stage, and this exposure in the Netherlands led to gigs on media events, including the Dancevalley Festival, whose official anthem was produced by him under the title of "Twilight Zone".

In 2010 Hardwell founded his own record label, [[Revealed Recordings]], or just Revealed, for the purpose of releasing electronic dance music by young talents.<ref>[http://www.cloud9music.nl/news/2010/hardwell-kicks-off-his-own-imprint-revealed-recordings/ ''Hardwell kicks off his own imprint Revealed Recordings''] on "Cloud9"</ref> He contracted with [[Electronic Dance Music|EDM]] artists, including the duo [[W&W]] as well as his personal friends [[Dannic]] and [[Dyro]]. Each year, Revealed releases a compilation called "Hardwell Presents Revealed", containing tracks released by the label together with Hardwell's own new songs. On the fifth anniversary, a sampler was released containing the 100 most popular tracks, chosen by a vote through Revealed's website.<ref>[http://www.revealedrecordings.com/2015/02/25/vote-your-revealed-top-100-win/ ''Vote Your Revealed Top-100 & Win''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161202093800/http://www.revealedrecordings.com/2015/02/25/vote-your-revealed-top-100-win/ |date=2 December 2016}} on "Revealed Recordings"</ref> The top three were "[[Spaceman (Hardwell song)|Spaceman]]" by Hardwell, "Burn" by [[KSHMR]] and [[DallasK]], and "Left Behind" by Paris Blohm and Taylr Renee.<ref>[http://revealedrecordings.com/revealed5years/ "Revealed 5 Years"] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306140424/http://revealedrecordings.com/revealed5years/ |date=6 March 2017}} on "Revealed Recordings"</ref>

=== 2011–2012: ''Hardwell On Air'' and ''Spaceman'' ===
[[File:HardwellONair.jpg|right|frameless|200px|The logo for Hardwell On Air, a podcast he runs weekly|alt=The logo for Hardwell On Air, his weekly podcast.]]
In 2011, he signed a record deal with the German record label [[Kontor Records]], giving his releases wider distribution. In March 2011, Hardwell launched his own podcast, ''[[Hardwell On Air]]'', a one-hour selection of songs by various artists. The podcast is broadcast by a number of radio stations, including [[SLAM! (radio station)|Slam!]] in the Netherlands as well as [[Sirius XM]] in the [[United States]].<ref>[https://www.djhardwell.com/news/hardwell-on-air-on-sirius-xm ''Hardwell on Air on Sirius XM''] on "DJHardwell"</ref>

That same year, Hardwell collaborated with [[Tiësto]] to produce the track "Zero 76",<ref>Jason Tosclair: [http://www.themusicninja.com/house-tiesto-hardwell-%E2%80%93-zero-76-original-mix/ ''[House] Tiesto & Hardwell – Zero 76 (Original Mix)''] on "The Music Ninja"</ref> named for the [[telephone prefix]] "076" of their hometown Breda. Hardwell's successor single "Cobra" appeared on the Dutch single charts.<ref>[http://eatsleepedm.com/hardwell-cobra-official-music-video/ ''Hardwell – Cobra (Official Music Video)''] on "Eat Sleep EDM"</ref> The track was used as a theme song for the Energy festival and reached position 1 of the Beatport charts. "Encoded" followed with a similar success and was used as the intro song for his podcast.<ref>[http://weraveyou.com/2016/04/hardwells-encoded-just-completed-its-5-year-anniversary/ ''Hardwell's Opus, 'Encoded' Just Completed Its 5 Year Anniversary''] on "We Rave You"</ref>

In 2011, Hardwell was ranked in the Top 100 DJs category by [[DJ Magazine|DJ Mag]] for the first time and jumped on #24 as the second-highest new entry behind [[Skrillex]].<ref>djmag.com: [http://www.djmag.com/top100/detail/2709/3 Top 100 DJs / 24. Hardwell] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111107224317/http://www.djmag.com/top100/detail/2709/3 |date=7 November 2011 }} on "DJ Mag".</ref> At the International Dance Music Awards 2012, he won the Best Break-Through DJ award.<ref>[http://www.wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/index.php?wmcyear=2012#idmanominees ''27th Annual International Dance Music Awards Nominees and Winners''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120129012626/http://wintermusicconference.com/events/idmas/index.php?wmcyear=2012#idmanominees |date=29 January 2012 }} on "Winter Music Conference", Abgerufen am 5 April 2012.</ref>

[[File:Hardwell at Summer Sound Festival 2012.jpg|thumb|left|Hardwell at Summer Sound Festival 2012]]
On 31 July 2012, the track "[[Spaceman (Hardwell song)|Spaceman]]" was released. It sold over half a million times in the US<ref>Matthew Meadow: [http://www.youredm.com/2016/12/19/hardwells-spaceman-finally-goes-gold-us/ ''Hardwell's "Spaceman" Finally Goes Gold in US''] on "YourEDM"</ref> and was played extensively in clubs and festivals in 2012. It is said to be a song that further popularized the [[big room house]] genre. A vocal version with Mitch Crown would chart in the [[Dutch Single Top 100]] and US ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' [[Dance/Electronic Songs|Hot Dance/Electronic Songs]]. In the following years, several remixes of the song were published, as well as a mash-up with a hardstyle remix of Blasterjaxx and W&W's "Rocket" by Hardwell, which he often used for sets as an outro song. The mash-up received very positive criticism{{citation needed|date=September 2017}} and has more than 228,000 views as of January 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Rocket Spaceman (W&W & Hardwell Closing edit) – YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jt43J8D0xE|access-date=4 January 2021|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref>

Hardwell appeared as a headliner at several festivals, including [[Creamfields]], [[Electric Zoo]] Festival, [[Electric Daisy Carnival]], [[Ultra Music Festival]], and [[Nature One]].<ref>[http://www.themediananny.nl/portfolio/hardwell/ Hardwell – Portfolio] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306040453/http://www.themediananny.nl/portfolio/hardwell/ |date=6 March 2017 }} on "The Media Nanny"</ref> He also performed at Tomorrowland 2012,<ref>[https://dancefreaxnl.wordpress.com/tag/milestone/ ''Hardwell Releases Bootleg Pack "Trilogy" to Celebrate 300,000 Facebook Likes''] on "Dancefreaxnl"</ref> and released a related video which received tens of millions of views. In the fall of 2012 Hardwell reached the sixth place in the ranking list DJ Mag Top 100.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2012/10/dj-mag-top-100-djs-results-armin-tiesto-avicii-guetta-deadmau5/ |title=2012 DJ Mag Top 100 DJs results: Armin reclaims top spot, Tiesto, Avicii, Guetta, and Deadmau5 round out top 5 |last=Schulman |first=Jacob |date=19 October 2012 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731063820/http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2012/10/dj-mag-top-100-djs-results-armin-tiesto-avicii-guetta-deadmau5/ |archive-date=31 July 2017 |url-status=live |access-date=8 February 2018}}</ref>

=== 2013: Opening of the ''I Am Hardwell'' Tour ===
[[File:Hardwell & Dannic Revealed Bus Party.jpg|thumb|Hardwell and [[Dannic]] during the MOX Revealed Bus Party 2013]]
On 29 January 2013, Hardwell started a bus tour through Canada, together with his colleagues [[Dannic]] and [[Dyro]]. This was done in connection with Revealed Recordings and gave the trio the name "Dutch House Mafia".<ref>Maximilian Wild: [http://www.dance-charts.de/201505265403/wird-die-dutch-house-mafia-bald-real ''Wird die Dutch House Mafia bald real?''] on "Dance-Charts"</ref> Dyro and Dannic also accompanied Hardwell on his North America tour in summer 2013.<ref>[https://www.djhardwell.com/news/hardwell-presents-revealed-canadian-bus-tour ''Hardwell presents Revealed Canadian Bus Tour''] on "DJHarwell"</ref>

The single "Apollo", released on 1 February 2013, reached the charts of many European countries, including [[Austria]], Belgium, [[France]] and the Netherlands. The singer of the song is [[Amba Shepherd]].<ref>[http://notabledance.com/2012/12/11/song-day-hardwell-ft-amba-shepherd-apollo/ ''SONG OF THE DAY: Hardwell ft Amba Shepherd – "Apollo"''] on "NotableDance"</ref> Shortly after, the song "Never Say Goodbye", displaying a similar style, was released. Hardwell recorded the song with his friend [[Dyro]] and the American singer [[Heather Bright]] a.k.a. Bright Lights.<ref>[http://www.revealedrecordings.com/releases/hardwell-dyro-feat-bright-lights-never-say-goodbye/ ''Releases >> Hardwell & Dyro feat. Bright Lights – Never Say Goodbye''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306040708/http://www.revealedrecordings.com/releases/hardwell-dyro-feat-bright-lights-never-say-goodbye/ |date=6 March 2017 }} on "Revealed Recordings"</ref> In April 2013, he launched his first worldwide tour entitled "I Am Hardwell." That year he performed on the main stage at the Ultra Music Festival, toppling his Tomorrowland Liveset from the previous year from the first place of the most viewed live-DJ-sets with over 80,000 viewers.<ref>Jeremy Blacklow: [https://www.yahoo.com/music/bp/hardwell-world-1-dj-191004997.html ''Hardwell Is The World's New #1 DJ!''] on "[[Yahoo]]"</ref>

In the summer of 2013 he also appeared as headliner at Tomorrowland. Later in the summer, the single "Jumper" appeared in collaboration with the DJ duo W&W. It represents the biggest club-hit of the whole year together with [[Martin Garrix]]' "[[Animals (Martin Garrix song)|Animals]]" and [[DVBBS]]' "[[Tsunami (DVBBS and Borgeous song)|Tsunami]]".<ref>Dylan Farella: [http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2013/08/hardwell-and-ww-unleash-their-long-awaited-jumper-collaboration/ ''Hardwell and W&W unleash their long-awaited 'Jumper' collaboration''] on "Dancing-Astronaut"</ref> Hardwell also adapted his style of the growing big-room house fan base with "Countdown", which was a collaboration with American DJ [[MAKJ]]. With "Countdown", he reached the German single-charts once again.<ref>YourEDM-Stuff: [http://www.youredm.com/2013/10/07/hardwell-makj-unleash-newest-big-room-anthem/ ''Hardwell & MAKJ Unleash Their Newest Big-Room-Anthem''] on "YourEDM"</ref> With the American singer [[Matthew Koma]], he released the track "[[Dare You]]" at the end of 2013, which followed the success of "Apollo".

In the fall of 2013, he became the youngest DJ to be voted as the #1 DJ by DJ Mag.

=== 2014: ''I Am Hardwell'' documentary ===
In January 2014, the documentary ''I Am Hardwell'' which tells the story of his career and documents his most successful moments. For the documentary, he was accompanied by the director, Robin Piree for two and a half years.<ref>[https://diginights.com/report/hardwell-i-am-hardwell ''I am Hardwell – Der beste DJ der Welt veröffentlicht seine Dokumentation''] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306035128/https://diginights.com/report/hardwell-i-am-hardwell |date=6 March 2017 }} on "Digital Nights"</ref> His life's motto is "If you can dream it, you can do it" referring to when he was 16 years old and dreamed of being the number 1 DJ in the world.<ref>[http://www.bonedo.de/artikel/einzelansicht/auflegen-wie-dj-hardwell.html ''Auflegen wie Dj Hardwell''] on "Bonedo"</ref> A soundtrack of the film was released separately.

As the first result of his work, the track "Eclipse", which opened most of his live sets since November 2013, came up. Among fans, the ID track received the unofficial title "Titan", with the demands for its publication a running gag among his fans.<ref>Hauke: [https://www.iaatm.de/track-der-woche-hardwell-eclipse/ ''Track der Woche: Hardwell – Eclipse''] on "It's All About Music"</ref> In an interview with DJ Mag, Hardwell promised to release his album in 2014.<ref name="inthemix">ITM HQ: [https://web.archive.org/web/20170306040104/http://inthemix.junkee.com/hardwell-gives-away-private-edit-of-apollo/22156 ''Hardwell gives away 'Private Edit' of "Apollo"''] on "In the Mix"</ref> Many tracks from the new album were introduced by Hardwell at Ultra Music Festival 2014 as well as Tomorrowland.<ref>YourEDM-Stuff: [http://www.youredm.com/2014/03/14/hardwell-talking-40-new-productions-2/ ''Hardwell Has 40 New Tracks in the Works, Plans to Show Them Off at Ultra''] on "YourEDM"</ref>

[[File:Hardwell @ Mysteryland 2014.jpg|thumb|left|350px|Hardwell live at Mysteryland]]
Hardwell and [[Tiësto]] performed a back to-back set at Tomorrowland 2014, which had more than 6 million views on YouTube as of January 2021,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Hardwell & Tiësto Back2back Live at Tomorrowland 2014 FULL HD – YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6ClrLmdT2A|access-date=4 January 2021|website=www.youtube.com}}</ref> and announced their latest collaboration. One track featured Matthew Koma's vocals.<ref>Sara Tariq: [http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6642065/tomorrowland-2015-day-1-highlights-avicii-david-guetta-steve-aoki-more ''Tomorrowland 2015 Day 1 Highlights: Avicii, David Guetta, Steve Aoki & More''] on "[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]"</ref> Hardwell then devoted himself to completing his album.

In September 2014 the release of his studio album was postponed to the beginning of 2015.<ref name="inthemix" /> At the same time, the third official single release came out of the album, "Young Again", which contains vocals from British singer [[Chris Jones (singer-songwriter)|Chris Jones]]. The song was produced similar to "Dare You", not basing on big room style, but basing on a melodious progressive house drop.<ref>Alex: [http://www.houseblogger.de/harwell-chris-jones-young-again/ ''Harwell & Chris Jones – Young Again''] on "Houseblogger"</ref> As with "Dare You", the single missed the entry to the German single-charts, despite high downloads chart placements.<ref>[http://www.itunescharts.net/artists/music/hardwell/songs/dare-you-extended-mix-feat-matthew-koma/ ''Hardwell – 'Dare You' – International iTunes Chart Performance''] on "iTunes-Charts"</ref>

In November 2014, Hardwell presented the single "Don't Stop the Madness" with W&W and American rapper [[Fatman Scoop]] as the third single release of his album.<ref>Aaron Berecz: [http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2014/12/hardwell-collaborates-fatman-scoop-dont-stop-the-madness/ ''Hardwell collaborates with W&W and Fatman Scoop for 'Don't Stop The Madness'''] on "Dancing-Astronaut"</ref>

In December 2014 Hardwell announced the official track list and cover of the then-upcoming album,<ref name="mt">Ryan Middleton: [http://www.musictimes.com/articles/19818/20141211/hardwell-releases-united-we-are-tracklist-collaborations-ti%C3%ABsto-ww-mr-probz.htm ''Hardwell Releases 'United We Are' Tracklist; Collaborations With Tiësto, W&W, Mr. Probz & Jason Derulo Included''] on "Music Times"</ref> which featured collaborations with producers like [[Tiësto]] and [[Headhunterz]] as well as singers like [[Andreas Moe]] and [[Mr. Probz]]. The announcement also included previews of some of the songs, including the track "[[Follow Me (Hardwell song)|Follow Me]]", which was recorded in collaboration with R&B singer [[Jason Derulo]]. At the same time, he announced his second world tour called "I Am Hardwell – [[United We Are]]".<ref>Chris Caruso: [http://djtimes.com/hardwell-announces-2015-united-we-are-world-tour-via-facebook-ade-qa/ ''Hardwell Announces 2015 United We Are World Tour via Facebook ADE Q&A''] on "DJ Times"</ref> At the end of the year 2014, a minimix of the album unintentionally succeeded in the Internet and was virally distributed within minutes. In January 2015 the instrumental song "Eclipse" was released as a download single.<ref name="mt" />

In the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ placements, he held his number one position for one more year.

=== 2015: ''United We Are'' ===
Already prior to the release of the album, his podcast ''Hardwell On Air'' celebrated its 200th episode which made new animations being introduced in the video releases.<ref>Patrick Butz: [http://www.dance-charts.de/201501184727/podcast-hardwell-on-air-200 ''Die Jubiläumsausgabe: Podcast: Hardwell On Air 200''] on "Dance-Charts"</ref> Number 201 of the podcast had the subtitle "United We Are" on it and was a pure presentation of all the tracks of his album.

On 23 January 2015 "[[United We Are]]" was released worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/united-we-are/948910037 |title=United We Are by Hardwell on Apple Music |website=[[iTunes]] |access-date=8 February 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Hardwell Releases Debut Album 'United We Are' Featuring Jason Derulo, Mr Probz, Tiësto & Others [LISTEN] |first=Ryan |last=Middleton |url=http://www.musictimes.com/articles/25947/20150124/hardwell-releases-debut-album-united-we-are-features-jason-derulo-mr-probz-ti%C3%ABsto.htm |date=24 January 2015 |website=Music Times |access-date=8 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150805001117/http://www.musictimes.com/articles/25947/20150124/hardwell-releases-debut-album-united-we-are-features-jason-derulo-mr-probz-ti%C3%ABsto.htm |archive-date=5 August 2015 }}</ref> The single "Sally" was released one week before on 16 January 2015, said to be a combination of rock and big-room.<ref>Matthew Meadow: [http://www.youredm.com/2015/01/16/hardwell-ruined-track-adding-lyrics/ ''How Hardwell Ruined a Track by Adding Vocals''] on "YourEDM"</ref> The track was recorded with the British singer-songwriter Harrison Shaw and is Hardwell's first song to enter the German single charts. As a thanks for the support of his album and the celebration of two million followers on [[Twitter]], Hardwell uploaded a video of the first two hours of the kickoff event to his new tour at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam on 24 January 2015, with the final hour being released on 26 August 2019.<ref>[http://hbtmag.com/hardwell-united-we-are/ ''Hardwell's 2015 Kick-Off: United We Are OUT NOW''] on "Samet Özcelik"</ref> At the end of April in 2015, the single "Echo", sung by singer-songwriter Jonathan Mendelsohn, followed. Both the trance song and the music video received positive criticism.<ref>Ryan Middleton: [http://www.musictimes.com/articles/36418/20150421/hardwell-echo-music-video-album-united-we-are-watch.htm ''Hardwell Releases Somber "Echo" Music Video From 'United We Are' Album [WATCH]''] on "MusicTimes"</ref>

On the "Ultra Music Festival" 2015 Hardwell presented numerous other unpublished songs like "Mad World" with the Overijssel-based singer [[Jake Reese]], "Survivors" with [[Dannic]] and [[Haris Alagic]], and "Off the Hook" with [[Armin Van Buuren]], as well as numerous tracks from artists who were signed to his label. In addition, there were performances at Tomorrowland Brazil and Tomorrowland. Together with DJs like Dannic, Dyro, W&W, Kill the Buzz, Headhunterz, and Julian Calor, he hosted his own "Revealed" stage, named after his record label.<ref>[http://www.revealedrecordings.com/2015/04/02/hardwell-presents-revealed-stage-at-tomorrowland-this-year/ ''Hardwell Presents Revealed Stage at Tomorrowland This Year''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170306040644/http://www.revealedrecordings.com/2015/04/02/hardwell-presents-revealed-stage-at-tomorrowland-this-year/ |date=6 March 2017 }} on "Revealed Recordings"</ref> In September 2015, there was also a performance at the TomorrowWorld festival in the USA.

[[File:Hardwell .jpg|thumb|right|Hardwell performing at [[Tomorrowland (festival)|Tomorrowland]] 2015]]
In July 2015, the sixth episode of his ''Revealed-Presents'' compilation was released in parallel with "Survivors", which, similar to its predecessors, gained great success. In addition, the W&W remix of his song "Birds Fly" and his upcoming single "Chameleon" was presented for the first time.<ref>Austin Evenson: [http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/06/hardwell-presents-revealed-volume-6/ ''Hardwell Presents Revealed Volume 6''] on "Dancing Astronaut"</ref> "Chameleon", a [[Jungle Terror]] collaboration with Dutch producer Wiwek followed one week later as a single.<ref>[http://www.dancerebels.com/2015/06/24/hardwell-wiwek-chameleon-june-29-revealed-recordings/ ''Hardwell & Wiwek – Chameleon (June 29) – Revealed Recordings''] on "Dance-Rebels"</ref> Two months later, the release of his Armin van Buuren collaboration "Off the Hook" followed. The old-school touch was praised and the song was also described as very special.<ref>Garret: [http://www.thissongslaps.com/2015/09/hardwell-teams-armin-van-buuren-hook/ ''Hardwell Teams Up With Armin Van Buuren For "Off The Hook"''] on "This Song Slaps</ref> Just some weeks later "Mad World", which was expected since May 2015, was released and features vocals by Jake Reese. However, the melody of Leadsound contains a melody-sample of the song "Smile with Your Eyes" by the musician Yeck Mar.<ref>[http://edmchicago.com/2015/10/01/did-hardwell-just-copy-an-amateur-artist-for-his-next-big-single/ ''Did Hardwell Just Copy An Amateur Artist For His Next Big Single? [Update]''] on "EDM Chicago"</ref>

In October 2015 he lost his top position of the DJ Mag Top 100 to the Belgian brothers [[Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike]]. A series of criticism from fans followed, mostly due to accusations of the duo's promotional campaigns for votes.<ref>Peter Robinstein: [http://www.youredm.com/2015/10/19/dimitiri-vegas-like-mikes-management-responds-to-dj-mag-outrage/ ''Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike's Team Finally Responds To DJ Mag Top 100 Outrage''] on "YourEDM"</ref>

During the [[Amsterdam Dance Event]] (ADE) in October 2015 Hardwell's second documentary "I Am Hardwell – Living The Dream", directed by Robin Piree, was premiered. Two days later, on 13 October 2015, the film went on in cinemas. On 7 November 2015 Hardwell presented the biggest DJ-solo show in Germany, held in collaboration with the "BigCityBeats World Club Dome". It took place in [[Arena AufSchalke]] in front of a record crowd of about 40,000 attendees. The normal tickets for this concert were sold out within three days.

A remix version of his studio album "United We Are" was released in December 2015.<ref>Hans: [http://www.echte-leute.de/hardwell-united-we-are-remixed/ "Hardwell – remix album to 'United We Are' out now"] on "Real people"</ref> It contained the original tracklist, but all songs were remixed by different artists, including W&W, [[Vicetone]] and Frontliner. The entire tracklist was presented in episode 244 of his Hardwell on Air podcast.<ref>[http://houseplanet.dj/2015/11/21/mix-hardwell-on-air-radio-show-244-united-we-are-remixed-special20-11-2015/ ''MIX: Hardwell – On Air Radio Show 244 ('United We Are' Remixed Special) 20-11-2015''] on "Houseplanet"</ref> In parallel he and Armin van Buuren each presented an action figure; this caused moderate criticism, because of the high price.<ref>[http://www.magneticmag.com/2015/11/armin-van-buuren-hardwell-action-figures/ ''Armin van Buuren and Hardwell Receive Their Own Action Figures''] on "Magnetic Mag"</ref>

On 13 December 2015, Hardwell organized a free concert entitled "The Biggest Guestlist" in Mumbai. With this performance, he earned a world record of the same name. In addition, he donated all the proceeds of the festival as well as the ones from the fans to the Magic Bus Charity Project, which enables children from poor backgrounds to achieve better education in cooperation with the "United We Are Foundation" and "Guestlistevents in".<ref>Hardwell: [https://foundation.djhardwell.com/mumbai ''A Personal Letter From Me''] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160605111555/https://foundation.djhardwell.com/mumbai |date=5 June 2016 }} on "DJHardwell"</ref>

=== 2016: Final ''I Am Hardwell'' performance and movement to hardstyle ===
[[File:Hardwell with Indian flag.jpg|thumb|left|Hardwell at the "Biggest Guestlist" concert in India]]


On 8 January 2016, the song ''Perfect World'' by the Dutch singer [[Maan de Steenwinkel]] appeared. It was released as part of the casting show [[The Voice of Holland]], whose sixth season she won. The title was produced by Hardwell. The song went up to 31st place in the Dutch single charts. He commented on the cooperation:
{{Blockquote|I've met Maan 3 weeks ago as I also followed her performances on 'The Voice Of Holland' from the beginning. I think she is a great talent and I know for sure that she will have a successful career in the music industry. She has my full support and I'm proud to be the producer of her first single 'Perfect World'|author = Hardwell<ref>Cloud 9 Dance: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjL1Ec5KN5Y ''Perfect World (Prod. By Hardwell)' (Official Music Video)''] on "YouTube'</ref>}}
"Hollywood" with Afrojack appeared on 25 January 2016<ref>{{cite web |title= Hardwell & Afrojack – Hollywood |url= https://www.edmsauce.com/2016/01/26/hardwell-afrojack-hollywood/ |date= 26 January 2016 |website= EDMSauce |access-date= 8 February 2018 }}</ref> and jumped directly to #1 on the Beatport charts. The second single of the year was the second collaboration with Jake Reese titled "Run Wild", which found place on 29 February 2016.<ref>[http://weraveyou.com/2016/02/hardwell-ft-jake-reese-run-wild/ ''Hardwell feat. Jake Reese – Run Wild''] at "We Rave You"</ref> Just a month later on 29 March 2016, Hardwell published his Kura collaboration "Calavera".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.digitaljournal.com/a-and-e/music/hardwell-teams-up-with-kura-for-new-edm-track-calavera/article/461366 |title=Hardwell teams up with KURA for new EDM track 'Calavera' |last=PAPADATOS |first=Markos |date=28 March 2016 |website=Digital Journal |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160913140035/http://www.digitaljournal.com/a-and-e/music/hardwell-teams-up-with-kura-for-new-edm-track-calavera/article/461366 |archive-date=13 September 2016 |url-status=live |access-date=8 February 2018}}</ref> This track reached the first place on the Beatport charts again.<ref>Kura: [https://www.facebook.com/KURADJ/videos/1187287027970356/ Statement] on "Facebook"</ref>{{Unreliable source?|date=February 2018|reason=Social media source, [[WP:SELFSOURCE]]}}

At the Ultra Music Festival in 2016, he premiered the final version of his W&W collaboration. The initial version was premiered in 2013 and contained vocals by Harrison, but the producers who aren't satisfied with that release decided to incorporate a new version with [[Crunk]]-vocals of US rapper [[Lil Jon]]. In addition, Hardwell played his next release, "8Fifty", in collaboration with his Revealed colleague [[Thomas Newson]].<ref>Connor Jones: [http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/hardwell-and-thomas-newson-prepare-fans-for-8fifty/ ''Hardwell And Thomas Newson Prepare Fans For "8Fifty"''] on "WeGetDiscovered"</ref> However, the release was heavily criticized{{By whom|date=February 2018}} since Hardwell had several alternative projects running, which included "Live the Night", "MusicBox" or "What We Need".

On 20 May 2016, his [[hardstyle]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.beatport.com/track/dont-let-me-down-hardwell-and-sephyx-remix-extended/7946178 |title=Don't Let Me Down, Hardwell & Sephyx Remix – Extended |website=[[Beatport]] |access-date=8 February 2018 }}</ref> remix of [[The Chainsmokers]]' and [[Daya (singer)|Daya]]'s "[[Don't Let Me Down (The Chainsmokers song)|Don't Let Me Down]]", which was produced in collaboration with Sephyx, was released as a remix-single.<ref>Justin DeRoy: [http://www.edmtunes.com/2016/05/chainsmokers-dont-let-hardwell-sephyx-emix/ ''The Chainsmokers – Don't Let Me Down (Hardwell & Sephyx Remix)''] on "EDM Tunes"</ref>

[[File:Hardwell como portada de Revealed Volume 7.jpg|thumb|upright|Hardwell on the cover of ''Revealed Volume 7'']]
On 24 June 2016, Hardwell released the 7th of his Revealed compilations.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.beatport.com/release/hardwell-presents-revealed-volume-7/1796766 |title=Hardwell Presents Revealed Volume 7 |website=[[Beatport]] |access-date=8 February 2018 }}</ref> In the release appeared the studio versions of his solo hardstyle debut "Wake Up Call" and the title "Going Crazy". "Wake Up Call" continued to be released on 3 August 2016 as a free download.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hardwell – Wake Up Call |first=Petar |last=Lazarevic |url=http://weraveyou.com/2016/08/hardwell-wake-call/ |date=4 August 2016 |website=We Rave You |access-date=8 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180208124247/http://weraveyou.com/2016/08/hardwell-wake-call/ |archive-date=8 February 2018 }}</ref> On 29 August 2016, Hardwell released "Going Crazy" on Beatport, marking his second collaboration with [[Blasterjaxx]].<ref>Idris Jones: [http://weraveyou.com/2016/08/hardwell-blasterjaxx-going-grazy/ ''Hardwell & Blasterjaxx – Going Crazy''] on "We Rave You"</ref>

Hardwell's collaboration with [[Craig David]] called "[[No Holding Back (song)|No Holding Back]]" was released on 19 August 2016,<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/premieres/watch-hardwell-craig-david-rock-miami-in-no-holding-back-video-w434985 |title=Watch Hardwell, Craig David Rock Miami in 'No Holding Back' Video |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |date=19 August 2016 |access-date=9 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161206041933/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/premieres/watch-hardwell-craig-david-rock-miami-in-no-holding-back-video-w434985 |archive-date=6 December 2016 }}</ref> which contained elements of [[UK Garage]] and [[deep house]].<ref>Nick Jarvis: [https://web.archive.org/web/20160325073518/http://inthemix.junkee.com/craig-david-and-hardwell-have-made-a-garage-anthem/140117 ''Craig David and Hardwell have made a garage anthem''] on "In the Mix"</ref>

In his performance at the BigCityBeats World Club Dome, Hardwell announced that his last show of the "I Am Hardwell – United We Are" world tour would be taking place on 27 August, at [[Hockenheimring Baden-Württemberg|Hockenheimring]] in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.<ref name="germanytour">{{cite web|first=Timo |last=Büschleb |url=https://www.dance-charts.de/201608297633/hardwell-i-am-hardwell-show-am-hockenheimring-review?desk=1 |title=Hardwell – "I AM Hardwell" Show am Hockenheimring » [Review] |website=Dance Charts DE |access-date=9 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209080238/https://www.dance-charts.de/201608297633/hardwell-i-am-hardwell-show-am-hockenheimring-review?desk=1 |archive-date=9 February 2018 }}</ref> Together with Big City Beats, the largest lighting installation in Germany was built, with it the light show and the design of the mainstage were described as breathtaking. As warm-up acts, [[Funkerman]], Kill The Buzz and [[Dannic]] played from 5:00 to 08:30 pm.<ref name="germanytour" /> Hardwell played for 3{{frac|1|2}} hours in contrast to his previous 2-hour-long shows. As guests, he brought singer Haris on stage for his upcoming single "What We Need" as well as hardstyle DJ Atmozfears for their collaboration. In spite of temperatures of more than 35 °C, free water was renounced which led to criticism by attendees.

On 13 October 2016, single "[[Thinking About You (Hardwell song)|Thinking About You]]" was released together with singer [[Jay Sean]].<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Hardwell Links Up With Jay Sean on 'Thinking About You': Listen |first=Nerisha |last=Penrose |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7542006/hardwell-jay-sean-thinking-about-you |date=14 October 2016 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=9 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161120182309/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7542006/hardwell-jay-sean-thinking-about-you |archive-date=20 November 2016 }}</ref> The single contained elements of [[pop music|pop]] and [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]], and was highly received on download charts.<ref>Timo Büschleb: [http://www.dance-charts.de/201610147806/hardwell-feat-jay-sean-thinking-about-you ''Poppige Gute-Laune-Nummer: Hardwell feat. Jay Sean – Thinking About You''] on "Dance-Charts"</ref> Together with Revealed colleague Kaaze, Hardwell produced a progressive house festival mix of "Thinking About You" at the end of October 2016.<ref>[http://weraveyou.com/2016/11/hardwell-feat-jay-sean-thinking-hardwell-kaaze-festival-mix/ ''Hardwell feat. Jay Sean – Thinking About You (Hardwell & KAAZE Festival Mix)''] on "We Rave You"</ref> Hardwell's "Get Down" together with W&W was premiered a few weeks later on Hardwell on Air, and was released on 18 November 2016.<ref>Timo Büschleb: [http://www.dance-charts.de/201611117925/hardwell-w-w-get-down ''Aggressive Beats im neuen Stil: Hardwell & W&W – Get Down''] on "Dance-Charts"</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Hardwell & W&W – Get Down |first=Keith |last=Warren |url= https://weraveyou.com/2016/11/hardwell-ww-get-2/ |date=19 November 2016 |website=We Rave You |access-date=9 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209082945/https://weraveyou.com/2016/11/hardwell-ww-get-2/ |archive-date=9 February 2018 }}</ref>

[[File:Atmozfears & Hardwell.png|thumb|left|Hardwell live with [[Atmozfears]] at the final concert of his tour at Hockenheimring 2016]]
In the DJ-Mag placements, Hardwell fell down the rankings from his previous year position, this time ranking third.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ukf.com/news/dj-mag-top-100-djs-2016-results-announced/17664 |title=Dj Mag Top 100 Djs 2016 Results Announced |website= UKF |date=20 October 2016 |access-date=9 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108213211/https://ukf.com/news/dj-mag-top-100-djs-2016-results-announced/17664 |archive-date=8 November 2017 }}</ref> In addition, [[Martin Garrix]] reached the top, with which he got the rank as the youngest number one.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Martin Garrix Crowns DJ Mag's Top 100 DJs Poll 2016 |first=Kat |last=Bein |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7549146/martin-garrix-dj-mag-top-100-djs-poll-2016 |date=19 October 2016 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=9 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170718191413/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7549146/martin-garrix-dj-mag-top-100-djs-poll-2016 |archive-date=18 July 2017 }}</ref> In the course of the controversy surrounding the 2016 DJ Mag awards, he held a statement at his [[Amsterdam Dance Event|ADE]]-performance on 21 October 2016, where he challenged the guidelines of the rankings. He explained using [[Atmozfears]] as an example that production talent would not be taken into account, as Atmozfears had exceptional production skills but failed to receive a list placing.<ref>Matthew Meadow: [http://www.youredm.com/2016/10/21/hardwell-says-fuck-dj-mag-goes-epic-rant-top-100/ ''Hardwell Says "Fuck The DJ Mag" and Goes on Epic Rant About the Top 100''] on "YourEDM"</ref>

On 12 December 2016, Hardwell released "Baldadig", which was produced in collaboration with [[Quintino]].<ref>Connor Jones: [http://wegotthiscovered.com/music/hardwell-debuts-new-quintino-collaboration-baldadig/ ''Hardwell Debuts New Quintino Collaboration "Baldadig"''] on "We Get Discovered"</ref> Shortly thereafter, a reworked version of the song "Crank" from [[Jewelz & Sparks]] appeared on Revealed Recordings, produced by Hardwell under his pseudonym "HWL".<ref>Joseph Hadley: [http://www.dancerebels.com/2016/11/01/jewelz-sparks-crank-hwl-edit-revealed-recordings/ ''Jewelz & Sparks – Crank (HWL Edit) [Revealed Recordings]''] on "Dance-Rebels"</ref>

=== 2017 ===
==== Spring 2017: Reformation of the label and UMF performance ====
[[File:Hardwell-On-Air-300.jpg|thumb|Hardwell on the 300th episode of his Hardwell on Air podcast]]
On 2 January 2017, Hardwell released the song "Break the House Down", which was produced together with Kill The Buzz in December 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2017/01/kill-the-buzz-break-the-house-down-hardwell/ |title=Kill The Buzz – Break The House Down (Hardwell Edit) |website=EDMTunes |date=4 January 2017 |access-date=9 February 2018|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180209085101/http://www.edmtunes.com/2017/01/kill-the-buzz-break-the-house-down-hardwell/ |archive-date=9 February 2018 }}</ref> This was the first publication in the new Revealed design.<ref>Sebastien Lintz: [https://twitter.com/SebastienLintz/status/815644502190858240 "Post zum neuen "Revealed"-Design"] on Twitter</ref> For his 29th birthday on 7 January 2017, Hardwell released "Party till the Daylight" as a birthday gift for free, which marks his entry into bass house.<ref>Markos Papadatos: [http://www.digitaljournal.com/entertainment/music/hardwell-celebrates-birthday-with-new-party-till-the-daylight/article/483144 ''Hardwell celebrates birthday with new Party till the Daylight''] on "Digital Journal"</ref> He also announced that the 300th episode of his "Hardwell-on-Air" on 20 January 2017 would be a special episode. Guest appearances were done by [[Blasterjaxx]], Wiwek, [[Jay Hardway]], [[Don Diablo]], Suyano, and Kill The Buzz.<ref>Rob McCallum: [https://djmag.com/news/hardwell-air-celebrates-300th-episode-live-stream-blasterjaxx-jay-hardway-more ''Hardwell on Air Celebrates 300th Episode with Live Stream of Blasterjaxx, Jay Hardway, more''] on "[[DJ Magazine|DJ-Mag]]"</ref>

From 2 to 3 February 2017, Hardwell made a reworked version of the song "Spaceman" available as a free download for its 5-year anniversary, which included vocals by singer [[Heather Bright]].<ref>Matthew Meadow: [http://www.youredm.com/2017/02/03/hardwell-releases-2017-edit-spaceman-free-48-hours/ '' Hardwell Releases 2017 Edit of "Spaceman" for Free for 48 Hours ''] on "Your EDM"</ref> In the year 2012, Hardwell organised a competition for a vocalised version of the song after the instrumental version was released, where at that time Bright sent her winning version to Hardwell. His management however, settled on Mitch Crown's "Call Me A Spaceman". Since 2015, the common version was available as a free track from Bright's site.<ref>{{cite web |author=Maximilian Wild |url=http://www.dance-charts.de/201510146182/hardwell-feat-bright-lights-mr-spaceman-free-download |title=Doch noch veröffentlicht!: Hardwell feat. Bright Lights – Mr. Spaceman [Free Download] |website=Dance-Charts}}</ref>

On 10 February 2017, the song "Go Down Low" by Badd Dimes was premiered on the 300th "Hardwell on Air" episode, and released as an edit by Hardwell on the same day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.beatport.com/track/go-down-low-hardwell-extended-edit/8949823 |title=Go Down Low (Hardwell Extended Edit) |website=[[Beatport]] |access-date=9 February 2018 }}</ref> At the Ultra Music Festival on 25 March 2017, Hardwell premiered new productions with [[Austin Mahone]], [[Maddix]], Moksi and Henry Fong.<ref>Jake Gable: [https://weraveyou.com/2017/03/watch-hardwell-premieres-new-tracks-during-ultra-miami-performance/ ''Watch Hardwell Premieres New Tracks During Ultra Miami Performance''] on "FistInTheAir"</ref>

On 12 May 2017 Hardwell released his single "Creatures Of The Night" featuring Austin Mahone.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Do What You Want With Hardwell and Austin Mahone on 'Creatures of the Night': Listen |first=Kat |last=Bein |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7792976/hardwell-austin-mahone-creatures-of-the-night |date=12 May 2017 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203171420/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7792976/hardwell-austin-mahone-creatures-of-the-night |archive-date=3 February 2018 }}</ref> This track did not represent his typical big room style, but more of the future bass style which was very popular in 2017.<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Future Bass: Get Familiar With EDM's Sound of 2017 |first=David |last=Turner |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/future-bass-get-familiar-with-edms-sound-of-2017-w466963 |date=14 February 2017 |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |access-date=9 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002220237/https://www.rollingstone.com/music/features/future-bass-get-familiar-with-edms-sound-of-2017-w466963 |archive-date=2 October 2017 }}</ref> In his home country, the song entered the official single charts.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Hardwell+%26+Austin+Mahone&titel=Creatures+Of+The+Night&cat=s |title=Hardwell & Austin Mahone – Creatures of the Night |website=[[MegaCharts]] |access-date=4 February 2018 }}</ref> In other European countries, "Creatures of the Night" achieved high rankings in both streaming and download portals.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}

==== Summer 2017: ''Hardwell & Friends'' EPs ====
[[File:Hardwell @ Airbeat One 2017.jpg|thumb|left|Hardwell live at Airbeat One Festival 2017]]
On 20 June 2017, Hardwell released the first version of the song "We Are One" on Taiwanese record label [[Eternal (record label)|Eternal Music]]. This version was done for the Asian market and features vocals of Taiwanese singer [[Jolin Tsai]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://edmchicago.com/2017/06/19/hardwell-comes-back-epic-single-one/|title=Hardwell Comes Back With Epic Single, "We Are One"|last=Miranda|first=Bren|date=19 June 2017|website=EDM Chicago|access-date=20 June 2017}}</ref>

At the end of June 2017, a track by Hardwell could be heard during the so-called "Endshow" of the Saturday of the [[Defqon.1]] festival. The footage that was used in the video revealed the official name as "Make The World Ours", and the track will subsequently confirmed by Hardwell on Twitter.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://djmag.com/news/hardwell-premieres-new-hardstyle-track-make-world-ours-watch |title=Hardwell Premieres New Hardstyle Track, 'Make the World Ours': Watch |last=Staples |first=Derek |date=30 June 2017 |website=[[DJ Mag]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205103743/https://djmag.com/news/hardwell-premieres-new-hardstyle-track-make-world-ours-watch |archive-date=5 February 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=5 February 2018}}</ref> This song was classified as [[hardstyle]] and received very positive feedback.{{By whom|date=February 2018|discuss=feedback from critics, listeners?}} Two days later, on 30 June 2017, Hardwell published it officially on his own record label.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hardwell Releases Insane New Hardstyle Banger "Make The World Ours" |first=Matthew |last=Meadow |url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/06/30/hardwell-releases-insane-new-hardstyle-banger-make-world/ |date=30 June 2017 |website=Your EDM |access-date=5 February 2018|url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180205104002/http://www.youredm.com/2017/06/30/hardwell-releases-insane-new-hardstyle-banger-make-world/ |archive-date=5 February 2018 }}</ref> It was speculated beforehand that the track would be released on "[[Q-Dance]]".<ref>Steffen: [https://www.iaatm.de/hardwell-praemiert-neuen-hardstyle-solo-track-in-defqon-1-endshow/ "Hardwell Prämiert Neuen Hardstyle-Solo-Track in Defqon.1 Endshow"] on "Iaatm"</ref>

For summer 2017, the publication of two EPs was announced.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}} At Ultra Europe, Hardwell premiered a collaboration with the Dutch DJ duo [[Sick Individuals]], who had been working with his record label for years. He also played a second collaboration with [[Afrojack]], which had previously been rumored to be an Afrojack and KIIDA production. The song was completed after Hardwell's private jet had to make an emergency landing and Afrojack took him to his plane.<ref>Matthew Meadow: [http://www.youredm.com/2017/07/17/hardwell-saved-afrojack-plane-make-emergency-landing/ "Hardwell Was Saved by Afrojack After His Plane Had to Make an Emergency Landing"] auf "YourEDM"</ref>

In the 326th episode of his Hardwell on Air podcast, published on 21 July 2017, he announced that the [[Hardwell & Friends Vol. 1|first volume of his ''Hardwell & Friends'' EP]] would be released on upcoming Friday. Until then, he wanted to release the songs as singles day by day. The song "We Are Legends", which was produced in collaboration with Kaaze and [[Jonathan Mendelsohn (singer)|Jonathan Mendelsohn]], represented the beginning of that project on 24 July 2017.<ref>Metthew Meadow: [http://www.youredm.com/2017/07/17/hardwell-uploads-full-set-ultra-europe/] on "Your EDM"</ref> On 25 July there appeared the official "Revealed" version of his track "We Are One". This version did not include Jolin Tsai's vocals, but instead of that of Alexander Tidebrink.<ref>{{cite web|title=Hardwell drops new version of 'We are One' with Alexander Tidebrink |first=Farrel |last=Sweeney |url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/07/hardwell-returns-progressive-roots-new-release-one/ |date=25 July 2017 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |access-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204060442/http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/07/hardwell-returns-progressive-roots-new-release-one/ |archive-date=4 February 2018 }}</ref> "Police (You Ain't Ready)" with [[KURA|Kura]] was released the next day, a track which represents a crossover of genres reggae, big room, hardstyle, and trap.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7881095/hardwell-police-you-aint-ready |title=Hardwell Brings Hardstyle to Jamaica on 'Police (You Ain't Ready)': Listen |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=26 July 2017 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204060645/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7881095/hardwell-police-you-aint-ready |archive-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2018}}</ref> Also named on the single was reggae artist Anthony B, whose vocals were part of a sample, and was used in the break. The tracks roots reach back to January 2016, where Kura already presented the first drop of the song in his podcast "Ambush Radioshow".{{citation needed|date=February 2018}} The releasing series continued on the following day by the track "All That We Are Living For".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/07/27/hardwell-releases-living-ahead-hardwell-friends-vol-1/ |title=Hardwell Releases "All That We Are Living for" Ahead of Hardwell and Friends Vol.1 |last=Powell |first=Karlie |date=27 July 2017 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170731081905/http://www.youredm.com/2017/07/27/hardwell-releases-living-ahead-hardwell-friends-vol-1/ |archive-date=31 July 2017 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2018}}</ref> This song developed in cooperation with Dutch hardstyle DJ [[Atmozfears]] and singer M.Bronx and was already premiered a year earlier at the final ''I Am Hardwell'' show at "Hockenheimring" in Germany.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}} The release of "Smash This Beat" ended the week.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/07/27/hardwell-teams-maddix-instant-classic-smash-beat/ |title=Hardwell Teams Up With Maddix for Instant Classic "Smash This Beat" |date=27 July 2017 |website=EDMSauce |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170926062846/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/07/27/hardwell-teams-maddix-instant-classic-smash-beat/ |archive-date=26 September 2017 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2018}}</ref>

In the 330th episode of his radio show, he teased the tracklist of the second part of the second volume of his "Hardwell & Friends EP".{{citation needed|date=February 2018}} Several days before, the cover was released which features all collaboration partners. "Badam", which was recorded together DJ Henry Fong and vocalist Mr. Vegas, was already announced to be part of the EP in June 2017 in an interview at [[Ultra Music Festival|Ultra Singapore]], and was released on 21 August 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/08/21/hardwell-drops-dance-hall-inspired-first-single-new-ep-henry-fong/ |title=Hardwell Drops Dance Hall Inspired First Single of New Ep With Henry Fong
|website=EDMSauce |date=21 August 2017
|access-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204061826/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/08/21/hardwell-drops-dance-hall-inspired-first-single-new-ep-henry-fong/ |archive-date=4 February 2018 }}</ref> The next track was an official collaboration with Kill the Buzz, after multiple collaborations on the tracks "Don't Give Up" and "Break the House Down". Titled as "Still the One", the song was released on 22 August 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/08/hardwell-kill-buzz-team-still-one/ |title=Hardwell & Kill the Buzz team up for 'Still The One' |last=Sweeney |first=Farrel |date=22 August 2017 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204062153/http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/08/hardwell-kill-buzz-team-still-one/ |archive-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2018}}</ref> "What We Need", which was premiered at Queens Domain in early 2015, was released on 23 August 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.edmtunes.com/2017/08/hardwell-feat-haris-need/ |title=Hardwell Releases Third Track Off His New EP |website=EDMTunes |date=23 August 2017 |access-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204062818/http://www.edmtunes.com/2017/08/hardwell-feat-haris-need/ |archive-date=4 February 2018 }}</ref> Beside a bass house track with Moksi titled "Powermove",<ref>{{cite web|title=Hardwell & Moksi team up for single 'Powermove' |first=Farrel |last=Sweeney |url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/08/hardwell-moksi-team-single-powermove/ |date=25 August 2017 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |access-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204063123/http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2017/08/hardwell-moksi-team-single-powermove/ |archive-date=4 February 2018 }}</ref> a collaboration with Dr Phunk was also part of the EP titled "Here Once Again".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.beatport.com/track/here-once-again-extended-mix/9660197 |title=Here Once Again by Hardwell, Dr Phunk on Beatport |website=[[Beatport]] |access-date=4 February 2018 }}</ref>

==== Autumn 2017: ''Power'' with KSHMR ====
At the end of August 2017, Hardwell confirmed that he was working on the third ''Hardwell & Friends'' EP. He also announced the completion of a ninth collaboration with W&W.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}

On 22 September 2017 Hardwell and [[KSHMR]] released their collaboration track "Power",<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Hardwell, KSHMR Deliver Electrifying Synths on 'Power': Listen |first=Kat |last=Bein |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7973739/hardwell-kshmr-power |date=22 September 2017 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180203172902/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7973739/hardwell-kshmr-power |archive-date=3 February 2018 }}</ref> which premiered in April 2017 and was published on KSHMR's [[Spinnin' Records]] sublabel Dharma Worldwide. This track represents Hardwell's first release on Spinnin' since "Zero 76" with Tiësto was released on the label back in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.beatport.com/track/zero-76-original-mix/1677363 |title=Zero 76 (Original Mix) by Tiësto, Hardwell on Beatport |website=[[Beatport]] |access-date=4 February 2018 }}</ref> [[Shermanology]] member Andy Sherman as well as Jarrad Kritzstein worked together with them as co-writers.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}} After the release was announced in late August 2017, Hardwell premiered the studio version on 1 September 2017 in his ''Hardwell On Air'' podcast.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/09/01/hardwell-kshmrs-massive-collaboration-finally-release-date/ |title=Hardwell and Kshmr's Massive Collaboration Finally Has a Release Date |website=EDMSauce |date=2 September 2017 |access-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204055833/https://www.edmsauce.com/2017/09/01/hardwell-kshmrs-massive-collaboration-finally-release-date/ |archive-date=4 February 2018 }}</ref> In the course of their collaboration, they hosted one episode of ''Spinnin' Sessions'' and on the other an episode of "Revealed Radio".{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}

On 6 October 2017 Hardwell published his third collaboration with Afrojack, titled "Hands Up".<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7990083/hardwell-afrojack-hands-up |title=Hardwell & Afrojack Put 'Hands Up' for Festival Boomer: Listen |last=Rishty |first=David |date=10 June 2017 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171011093636/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7990083/hardwell-afrojack-hands-up |archive-date=11 October 2017 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2018}}</ref> Like the predecessor "Hollywood", the track is based on a classic "dirty Dutch" style. Another part of the track is Afrojack's live show supporter MC Ambush. In contrast to the two previous collaborations, the song was released on Afrojack's record label Wall Recordings.

After the official announcement of the eighth volume of his "Hardwell presents Revealed" series via Instagram-Story at the beginning of September 2017, the volume was released on 13 October 2017.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/10/13/hardwell-debuts-two-new-tracks-revealed-vol-8/ |title=Hardwell Debuts Two New Tracks in Revealed Vol. 8 |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=13 October 2017 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204054730/http://www.youredm.com/2017/10/13/hardwell-debuts-two-new-tracks-revealed-vol-8/ |archive-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2018}}</ref> In addition to the songs of his two Hardwell & Friends EPs, it also contains the intro of his 2017 live shows, "Who's in the House", as well as the unpublished track "The Universe".

Also on Instagram, Hardwell announced on 2 October 2017 a new cologne by him called ''ECLIPSE,'' named after the first track of his studio album.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://weraveyou.com/2017/10/hardwell-reveals-own-frangrance-eclipse/ |title=Hardwell Reveals His Own Fragrance Titled 'Eclipse' |last=de Kock |first=Johan |date=3 October 2017 |website=We Rave You |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204054122/http://weraveyou.com/2017/10/hardwell-reveals-own-frangrance-eclipse/ |archive-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2018}}</ref> The fragrance was made available on 20 October 2017 with the motto "The New Sound in Fragrance".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://djmag.com/news/hardwell-has-launched-his-own-cologne-eclipse |title=Hardwell Has Launched His Own Cologne, Eclipse |date=4 October 2017 |website=[[DJ Mag]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204053817/https://djmag.com/news/hardwell-has-launched-his-own-cologne-eclipse |archive-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2018}}</ref>

During the [[AMF (Amsterdam Music Festival)|Amsterdam Music Festival]] on 21 October 2017, which included the release of this year's DJ Mag Top 100 list, he first played a back-to-back live set with [[Armin van Buuren]], which was previously announced as "Two is One".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://djmag.com/news/hardwell-and-armin-van-buuren-will-unveil-twoisone-b2b-amf |title=Hardwell and Armin van Buuren Unveil #twoisone B2B at AMF |date=30 August 2017 |website=[[DJ Mag]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204055124/https://djmag.com/news/hardwell-and-armin-van-buuren-will-unveil-twoisone-b2b-amf |archive-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2018}}</ref> They gave a foretaste of their collaboration appearance in August 2017 with their 15-minute surprise performance at [[Dam Square]] in Amsterdam. Hardwell moved down to fourth place in the Top 100; van Buuren took third place.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ukf.com/news/dj-mag-top-100-djs-2017-results-announced/20572 |title=DJ Mag Top 100 DJs 2017 Results |website=UKF |date=23 October 2017 |access-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204054509/https://ukf.com/news/dj-mag-top-100-djs-2017-results-announced/20572 |archive-date=4 February 2018 }}</ref>

On 3 November 2017, Hardwell and Quintino released a remix of "[[Mi Gente (J Balvin and Willy William song)|Mi Gente]]" by [[J Balvin]] and [[Willy William]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2017/11/03/j-balvin-willy-williams-mi-gente-gets-second-set-remixes-hardwell/ |title=J Balvin & Willy William's "Mi Gente" Gets Second Set of Remixes From Hardwell & More |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=3 November 2017 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180204054213/http://www.youredm.com/2017/11/03/j-balvin-willy-williams-mi-gente-gets-second-set-remixes-hardwell/ |archive-date=4 February 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=4 February 2018}}</ref> The track features elements from his previous track with Quintino, "Baldadig".

==== Winter 2017: "Hardwell On Air: Off the Record" ====
[[File:Off The Record Logo.png|right|200px|frameless|Hardwell On Air: Off the Record]]
After the first episode was published on [[Sirius XM]] on 26 May 2017, Hardwell officially announced a second hour of Hardwell On Air on 16 November 2017{{citation needed|date=January 2018}} called "Off the Record" and consists of a selection of songs that are stylistically different from the normal style of the main show, with the genres being [[future bass]], deep house and tech house.{{citation needed|date=January 2018}}

=== World's Biggest Guestlist Festival 2017 ===
On Sunday 3 December 2017 global electronic pioneer and philanthropic figure Hardwell returned to Mumbai to once again partner with India's Guestlist4Good Social Enterprise and Mumbai based NGO Magic Bus for the 'World's Biggest Guestlist Festival' in association with his United We Are Foundation. Two years on from his previous visit to India, where Hardwell and partners provided education for over 18,000 young underprivileged children living in India. This 2017 aid event succeeded in drawing a capacity crowd of close to 75,000 people at the D.Y. Patil Stadium and securing enough donations by fans and sponsors alike to bring a brighter future through education to more than 100,000 young children.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://foundation.djhardwell.com/mumbai-2017|title=Hardwell - World's Biggest Guest List}}</ref>

=== 2018 ===
==== Spring 2018: ''Hardwell & Friends EP Vol. 3'', Gemstone Records, and "Magnomite" ====
On 18 January 2018, Hardwell announced that the third volume of his ''Hardwell & Friends EP'' would be releasing soon, with a new track coming out everyday as of 19 January.{{citation needed|reason=official announcement reference|date=January 2018}} The next day, Hardwell premiered the EP in the 350th episode of "[[Hardwell On Air]]". On 22 January 2018, he released "The Underground",<ref>{{cite magazine|title=Hardwell & Timmy Trumpet Bring Hardstyle to 'The Underground': Listen |first=Kat |last=Bein |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8095373/hardwell-timmy-trumpet-the-underground |date=22 January 2018 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |access-date=23 January 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180123110454/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8095373/hardwell-timmy-trumpet-the-underground |archive-date=23 January 2018 }}</ref> a collaboration with [[Timmy Trumpet]]. The track was first premiered at [[Ultra Music Festival|Ultra Europe 2017]]. On 23 January 2018, he released "Woest",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/6bZHlEnVPgCzJRLZS8Azkf|title=Woest|publisher=Spotify|access-date=23 January 2018}}</ref> a collaboration with [[Quintino]]. On 24 January 2018, he released "Get Low",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/6dccsgL1KLPyUzXKfeAUcd|title=Get Low|publisher=Spotify|access-date=24 January 2018}}</ref> a collaboration with [[Sick Individuals]]. The track was also first premiered at Ultra Europe 2017. On 25 January 2018, he released "Safari",<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/1qJUHOwv9qDbBt4vYX5rdl|title=Safari|publisher=Spotify|access-date=25 January 2018}}</ref> a collaboration with [[Jewelz & Sparks]].

With the final release of "Take Us Down (Feeding Our Hunger)" with Dr. Phunk,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://open.spotify.com/album/3YCcrxZ3CQ37BKmxV51GT7|title=Take Us Down (Feeding Our Hunger)|publisher=Spotify|access-date=26 January 2018}}</ref> the full EP was made available on 26 January 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title= Hardwell Releases "Hardwell & Friends Vol 3" With Timmy Trumpet, Quintino & More |first=Matthew |last=Meadow |url= http://www.youredm.com/2018/01/26/hardwell-releases-hardwell-friends-vol-3-timmy-trumpet-quintino/ |date=26 January 2018 |website= Your EDM |access-date= 27 January 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180127051011/http://www.youredm.com/2018/01/26/hardwell-releases-hardwell-friends-vol-3-timmy-trumpet-quintino/ |archive-date=27 January 2018 }}</ref>

Hardwell released "Anthem" with American DJ [[Steve Aoki]] on 13 April 2018, which was the fourth release in Aoki's ''5OKI'' artist collaboration campaign.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8314286/hardwell-steve-aoki-anthem-kris-kiss-listen |title=Hardwell & Steve Aoki Bang Out A New 'Anthem' Feat. Kris Kiss: Listen |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=13 April 2018 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180416110247/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8314286/hardwell-steve-aoki-anthem-kris-kiss-listen |archive-date=16 April 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=16 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8257742/steve-aoki-mayhem-music-video |title=Steve Aoki and Quintino Get Stranded In the Woods In 'Mayhem' Music Video: Premiere |last=Cummings-Grady |first=Mackenzie |date=23 March 2018 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406201848/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8257742/steve-aoki-mayhem-music-video |archive-date=6 April 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=16 April 2018 }}</ref>

Hardwell later released a track titled "Thunder" with Julian Calor under the name Magnomite on 23 April 2018 on Revealed Recordings. It was Hardwell's first release under an alias.<ref name="Magnomite – Thunder">{{cite web|url=http://edmreviewer.com/2018/04/23/magnomite-thunder/|title= Magnomite – Thunder|date=23 April 2018|access-date=12 August 2018}}</ref>

Hardwell announced on his Twitter account on 24 April 2018 that he has launched a new [[Dance-pop|electronic pop]] sub-label titled "Gemstone Records",<ref name="Hardwell – Gemstone Records">{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/HARDWELL/status/988706782418817024|title=Hi everybody, it's time for a new chapter with my new electronic pop music label Gemstone Records|date=24 April 2018|access-date=24 April 2018}}</ref> whose main goal is to promote new talent and reach a larger audience, while encompassing multiple genres such as [[deep house]], [[future house]], [[future bass]] and electro pop.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.djmag.de/einzelnews/revealed-gruendet-neues-label-gemstone-records/ |title=Revealed gründet neues Label "Gemstone Records" |last=Autor |first=Marvin |date=14 April 2018 |website=[[DJ Mag]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180425050936/https://www.djmag.de/einzelnews/revealed-gruendet-neues-label-gemstone-records/ |archive-date=25 April 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=25 April 2018}}</ref>

==== Summer 2018: ''Earthquake'' and ''Conquerors'' ====
On 11 May 2018, Hardwell released "Earthquake". The track features vocals from Harrison, and was first premiered in the 350th episode of Hardwell on Air.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2018/05/11/hardwell-drops-high-energy-new-single-earthquake/ |title= Hardwell Drops High Energy New Single 'Earthquake' |date= 11 May 2018 |website= EDM Sauce |access-date= 11 May 2018 }}</ref> On 25 May 2018, he collaborated with [[Netherlands]]-based [[jazz music|jazz]] and pop orchestra [[Metropole Orkest]] to release an episodic two-part EP titled "Conquerors".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/conquerors-part-1-and-part-2-single/1381443910 |title=Conquerors (Part 1 and Part 2) – Single by Hardwell & Metropole Orkest on Apple Music |website=[[iTunes Store]] |access-date=26 May 2018 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2018/05/24/hardwell-debuts-episodic-new-single-across-ep-conquerors-pt-12/|title=Hardwell Debuts Episodic New Single Across EP – 'Conquerors Pt. 1&2'|date=25 May 2018|publisher=EDM Sauce|access-date=26 May 2018}}</ref>

Later, Hardwell collaborated with Dutch producers [[Blasterjaxx]] and singer Mitch Crown to release "Bigroom Never Dies" on 13 July 2018,<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youredm.com/2018/07/13/hardwell-blasterjaxx-bigroom-never-dies/ |title=Hardwell & Blasterjaxx Deliver Massive Festival Anthem "Bigroom Never Dies" |last=Powell |first=Karlie |date=13 July 2018 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713194237/https://www.youredm.com/2018/07/13/hardwell-blasterjaxx-bigroom-never-dies/ |archive-date=13 July 2018 |access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref> which was notably teased during his live performance on Dutch radio station Slam.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://weraveyou.com/2018/07/hardwell-blastarjaxx-big-room-never-dies/ |title=Hardwell Teases Massive Blasterjaxx Collab 'Big Room Never Dies' |last=Subotin |first=Adam |date=7 July 2018 |website=We Rave You |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715081020/https://weraveyou.com/2018/07/hardwell-blastarjaxx-big-room-never-dies/ |archive-date=15 July 2018 |access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref> The song incorporates elements of multiple genres other than its prevalent big room sound, including [[hardstyle]], [[house music|house]], and [[techno]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://weraveyou.com/2018/07/hardwell-blasterjaxx-bigroom-never-dies/ |title=Hardwell & Blasterjaxx – Bigroom Never Dies |last=Subotin |first=Adam |date=13 July 2018 |website=We Rave You |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715081450/https://weraveyou.com/2018/07/hardwell-blasterjaxx-bigroom-never-dies/ |archive-date=15 July 2018 |access-date=15 July 2018}}</ref> He collaborated with Kaaze again on "This Is Love", which was released on 31 August 2018 and featured vocals from [[Loren Allred]] who previously performed on ''[[The Voice (U.S. TV series)|The Voice]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/08/hardwell-delivers-lesson-big-room-romantics-love/ |title=Hardwell delivers a lesson in big room romantics with 'This Is Love' |last=Bagshaw |first=Bella |date=31 August 2018 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |access-date=1 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/hardwell-kaaze-loren-allred-this-is-love-out-now |title=Hardwell & Kaaze Reunite for New Single "This Is Love" Feat. Loren Allred |last=Stone |first=Katie |date=31 August 2018 |website=EDM.com |access-date=1 September 2018}}</ref>

==== Autumn — Winter 2018: Indefinite touring hiatus and ''How You Love Me'' ====
On 7 September 2018, Hardwell announced via his Instagram page that he would be clearing his touring schedule indefinitely to take time off for his personal life. He promised that he will still continue to produce new music and will "never let it go". His last performance was at the Ziggo Dome for the Amsterdam Dance Event on 18 October 2018. The performance was closed with a speech where he stated: "Thank you so much, I will be back!".<ref>{{cite web |title=Watch Hardwell Deliver a Tearful Speech After His Farewell Performance |url=https://edm.com/news/hardwell-tearful-farewell-speech-metropole-orkest-ziggo-dome |date=22 October 2018 |website=EDM.com |access-date=24 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8474013/hardwell-indefinite-hiatus-instagram-post |title=Hardwell Announces He's 'Clearing My Schedule Indefinitely' to Focus On Personal Life |last=Pedrosa |first=Marina |date=7 September 2018 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908045409/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8474013/hardwell-indefinite-hiatus-instagram-post |archive-date=8 September 2018 |access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref><ref name="djmag hiatus">{{Cite web |url=https://djmag.com/content/hardwell-announces-indefinite-hiatus-touring-and-music-industry |title=Hardwell Announces Indefinite Hiatus From Touring and the Music Industry |last=McCallum |first=Rob |date=7 September 2018 |website=[[DJ Mag]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908045602/https://djmag.com/content/hardwell-announces-indefinite-hiatus-touring-and-music-industry |archive-date=8 September 2018 |access-date=8 September 2018}}</ref> On 7 July 2019, Hardwell made his first comeback to the stage as a guest to [[Afrojack]]'s Breda Live Show.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://weraveyou.com/2019/07/afrojack-brings-hardwell-out-at-breda-live/|title=Afrojack brings Hardwell out at Breda Live|last=Penaluna|first=About the Author / Matthew|date=7 July 2019|website=We Rave You|language=en-US|access-date=8 July 2019}}</ref>

Hardwell continued to release a series of singles after his announcement: [[reggae]]-influenced ''Light It Up'' with Suyano and Richie Loop, ''Out Of This Town'' with [[Vinai]] and Cam Meekins, and ''Kicking It Hard''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/09/hardwell-releases-first-original-track-since-announcing-departure-touring/ |title=Hardwell releases first original track since announcing his departure from touring |last=Sweeney |first=Farrell |date=17 September 2018 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180917201747/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/09/hardwell-releases-first-original-track-since-announcing-departure-touring/ |archive-date=17 September 2018 |access-date=18 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8478440/hardwell-vinai-cam-meekins-out-of-this-town |title=Hardwell, Vinai and Cam Meekins dance their way 'Out Of This Town': Listen |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=5 October 2018 |magazine=Billboard |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181006121616/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8478440/hardwell-vinai-cam-meekins-out-of-this-town |archive-date=6 October 2018 |access-date=18 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/10/hardwell-kicking-hard/ |author=Dancing Astronaut Staff |title=Hardwell – 'Kicking It Hard' |date=14 October 2018 |website=Dancing Astronaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181015001522/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/10/hardwell-kicking-hard/ |archive-date=15 October 2018 |access-date=18 December 2018}}</ref> On 7 December 2018, he released [[electronic pop]]-influenced single ''How You Love Me'' with [[Snoop Dogg]] and [[Conor Maynard]] through [[Spinnin' Records]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8488917/hardwell-snoop-dogg-conor-maynard-how-you-love-me |title=Hardwell, Snoop Dogg & Conor Maynard's 'How You Love Me': Exclusive |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=6 December 2018 |magazine=Billboard |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181207004138/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8488917/hardwell-snoop-dogg-conor-maynard-how-you-love-me |archive-date=7 December 2018 |access-date=18 December 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/hardwell-conor-maynard-snoop-dogg-how-you-love-me |title=Hardwell teams up with Conor Maynard and Snoop Dogg on 'How You Love Me' |last=Sunkel |first=Cameron |date=7 December 2018 |website=EDM.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181218090629/https://edm.com/music-releases/hardwell-conor-maynard-snoop-dogg-how-you-love-me |archive-date=18 December 2018 |access-date=18 December 2018}}</ref>

=== 2019 ===

==== Spring 2019: ''Being Alive'' and ''I'm Not Sorry'' ====
On 4 January 2019, he released the track "Being Alive". The track features vocals from Jguar, and is a follow-up to his 2012 song "Apollo".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8492234/hardwell-being-alive-jguar|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190105000144/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8492234/hardwell-being-alive-jguar|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 January 2019|title=Hardwell Hits a High With JGUAR on 'Being Alive': Listen |date=5 January 2019|access-date=28 March 2019}}</ref> On 7 February 2019, he released the track "Chase the Sun" with Dannic. The track features vocals from Kelli-Leigh.<ref>{{Cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8497085/hardwell-dannic-chase-the-sun-keli-leigh|title=Hardwell & Dannic 'Chase The Sun' With Keli-Leigh On New Track: Exclusive|magazine=Billboard|access-date=28 March 2019}}</ref> On 13 March 2019, he released the future house-influenced track "I'm Not Sorry" with [[Mike Williams (DJ)|Mike Williams]]. The track was first premiered at Amsterdam Dance Event 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://edm.com/music-releases/hardwell-mike-williams-im-not-sorry|title=Hardwell and Mike Williams Finally Release "I'm Not Sorry"|last=Stone|first=Katie|website=EDM.com |access-date=28 March 2019}}</ref>

==== Autumn — Winter 2019: ''Left Right'' with Deorro and Makj, and "Mr X" ====
On 18 October 2019, he released the [[big room house]] track ''Left Right'' with [[Deorro]] and [[Makj]] featuring [[Fatman Scoop]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youredm.com/2019/10/18/hardwell-drops-massive-new-collab-left-right-with-deorro-makj-and-fatman-scoop/|title=Hardwell drops massive new collab "Left Right" with Deorro, Makj, and Fatman Scoop|date=18 October 2019|website=Your EDM|access-date=15 November 2019}}</ref> Also in October 2019, during the [[Amsterdam Dance Event]], Hardwell was rumoured to secretly play a DJ set during the event. A Reddit post alleged that a 'mysterious' Mr X played at [[Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano]]'s event, much believed to be Hardwell.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youredm.com/2019/10/21/mysterious-mr-x-at-ade-rumored-to-actually-be-hardwell/|date=21 October 2019|title=Update: Mysterious Mr X at ADE rumored to actually be Hardwell|website=Your EDM|access-date=15 November 2019}}</ref> However Hardwell's manager, Anna Knaup, confirmed that Mr X was not Hardwell. In a statement, Knaup said, "I would like to officially confirm that whilst Robbert did make an appearance at Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano's ADE party, he was not there to perform but merely there to support his friends' event and to enjoy the night."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youredm.com/2019/10/22/hardwells-manager-responds-to-reports-that-he-played-an-anonymous-set-at-ade/|date=21 October 2019|title=Hardwell's manager responds to reports that he played an anonymous set at ADE|website=Your EDM|access-date=15 November 2019}}</ref>

=== 2022: Return and ''Rebels Never Die'' ===
Leading up to Ultra Miami 2022, there were rumors that Hardwell was a special guest closing out the festival. On March 27, Hardwell officially returned to the dance scene and closed out the festival with a new style of music, which has been described as [[Future Rave]]<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Vance |first=Will |title=What Exactly Is 'Future Rave?' |url=https://www.magneticmag.com/2022/04/what-is-future-rave/ |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=Magnetic Magazine |language=en-us}}</ref> or Future Techno.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Kraljević |first=Nina |date=2022-05-01 |title=Hardwell releases fourth track ‘Black Magic’ of his upcoming album: Listen |url=https://weraveyou.com/2022/05/hardwell-black-magic/ |access-date=2022-05-29 |website=We Rave You |language=en-US}}</ref> At the same time, his website was rebooted with new tour dates for his forthcoming album titled "Rebels Never Die".<ref name="Biography">{{Cite web |title=Biography |url=https://www.djhardwell.com/biography |access-date=2022-03-28 |website=Hardwell |language=en}}</ref> The following Friday, on April 1st, Hardwell released the first two singles of the album, titled "BROKEN MIRROR" and "INTO THE UNKNOWN".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-04-01 |title=Hardwell is back: Ultra intro IDs become first pair of 'Rebels Never Die' singles |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2022/04/hardwell-is-back-ultra-intro-ids-become-first-pair-of-rebels-never-die-singles/ |access-date=2022-04-06 |website=Dancing Astronaut |language=en-US}}</ref> ''Rebels Never Die'' was released over the course of 2022, with a new track released every two weeks.

== Musical style ==
{{Original research|section|date=June 2018}}
[[File:Hardwell 2013.jpg|thumb|Hardwell in 2013]]
Hardwell's style can be classified into different subgenres of electro-house music. He describes his starting style as influenced by the hip-hop underground scene. Between 2005 and 2006, he developed his style more commercially and over time his productions were increasingly based on a mix of tech house and dirty Dutch. Around the year 2008, his songs became slower and more commercial. In parallel, he experimented with elements from other genres. During that time, he came up already with build-ups, which were very similar to the big-room genre that had emerged years later. With the release of the single "Feel So High" in 2009, he published a tech-house song that corresponded to the classical progressive house, which was dying out, especially at the time.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.beatport.com/track/feel-so-high-feat-i-fan-extended-mix/968961 |title= Feel So High feat. I-Fan by Hardwell on Beatport |website= [[Beatport]] |access-date= 25 April 2018 }}</ref>

At the beginning of 2010, he joined the growing EDM genre and increased his talent in the area of production with singles like "Move It 2 the Drum" and "Asteroid". In 2011, his first successful singles in the field of electro house appeared with "Zero 76" and "Encoded". With "[[Spaceman (Hardwell song)|Spaceman]]", he co-founded the [[Big room house|big-room]] scene in 2012 and established himself permanently in the subgenre.<ref>Tim Tabens: [http://www.dance-charts.de/201508095842/top-10-die-besten-bigroom-tracks-der-letzten-5-jahre/Seite-2 ''Top-10 der besten Big-Room-Tracks''] on "Dance-Charts"</ref> One year later, his singles "Apollo" and "Never Say Goodbye" gave him a place in the modern progressive house style.{{citation needed|date=April 2018|reason=Ref needed to clarify track genres}}

On his debut studio album, ''[[United We Are]]'', he used trance music synths for the first time for his track "[[Echo (Hardwell song)|Echo]]" as well as deep house sounds for "Birds Fly".{{citation needed|date=April 2018|reason=Ref needed to clarify track genres}} In addition, "Chameleon" is based on the jungle-terror genre, which was similar with the W&W single "Get Down". For the first time since "Don't Stop the Madness", "Hollywood" embodies a track corresponded to the dirty-German-music.

Starting from 2015, his songs were increasingly oriented on hardstyle samples. His [[Headhunterz]] collaboration "Nothing Can Hold Us Down" was created almost solely on hardstyle-based sounds.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}} His solo productions "Run Wild" and "What We Need" contain features of this genre too.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}} He also presented the song "Wake Up Call" at the Biggest Guestlist Festival in Mumbai, which was initially suspected as the collaboration with hardstyle producer [[Atmozfears]], but later was confirmed by Hardwell as a solo production.<ref>[http://www.iaatm.de/hardwell-wiwek-chameleon/ ''Chameleon''] on "iaatm.de"</ref>

His 2016 single "[[No Holding Back (song)|No Holding Back]]" represents his first movement into the UK garage.{{citation needed|date=April 2018}} The track represents elements of deep and tech house scene as well for the first time since his [[Funkerman]] collaboration "Where Is Here Now".

On 7 January 2017, he released the song "Party Till the Daylight", which was Hardwell's debut bass house production.<ref>{{Cite web |author=Jens Ophälders |url=http://www.dance-charts.de/201701098182/hardwell-party-till-the-daylight-free-download |title=Geschenk an seine Fans: Hardwell – Party Till The Daylight » [Free Download] |website=Dance-Charts}}</ref> At the Ultra Music Festival, he premiered his first [[future bass]] single, "[[Creatures of the Night (Hardwell and Austin Mahone song)|Creatures of the Night]]".<ref>Timo Büschleb: [http://www.dance-charts.de/201703278459/hardwell-austin-mahone-creatures-of-the-night ''Hardwell goes Future-Pop: Hardwell & Austin Mahone – Creatures of the Night''] on "Dance-Charts"</ref>

in 2022, as a part of Hardwell's Bio update upon his return, Hardwell said he "''Rebels Never Die'' represents a critical point in the musical shift for one of electronic music's biggest known stars."<ref name="Biography"/> His new sound has been described as [[Future Rave]]<ref name=":0" /> or Future Techno.<ref name=":1" />

== Merchandise ==
On 20 October 2017, Hardwell launched his own [[Eau de Cologne|cologne]] brand "ECLIPSE" in [[Amsterdam]], whose release was originally announced through his [[Twitter]] page on 2 October 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://djmag.com/news/hardwell-has-launched-his-own-cologne-eclipse|title=Hardwell has launched his own cologne, Eclipse|date=4 October 2017|work=DJMag.com|access-date=2 April 2018}}</ref>

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By the year 2015 Hardwell still produced in his parents' house in Breda.<ref name="tutb">[http://turnupthebass.net/2015/01/20/go-inside-hardwells-new-studio/ ''Go Inside Hardwell's New Studio''] on "Turn Up the Bass"</ref><ref>Hardwell: [https://twitter.com/hardwell/status/320559365977436160?lang=de ''Finally, the new Hardwell studio is finished!''] on "Twitter"</ref> On 20 January 2015, Hardwell first presented his current studio.<ref>Hardwell World: [https://www.facebook.com/699193250098925/photos/a.862227190462196.1073741877.699193250098925/924389454245969/?type=1&theater Hardwell Studio] on "Facebook"</ref> It was designed by studio designer Jan Morel.<ref name="tutb" />

In his studio, he works with a Roland A-49 MIDI Keyboard Controller White, Crane Song Avocet Remote II, and Solid State Logic XLogic G-Series Compressor.<ref>[http://equipboard.com/pros/hardwell Equipment] on "Equipboard"</ref> reFX Nexus 2 And Sylenth 1 are his favourite plugins. On 11 March 2015 he published a soundset for the synthesizer software Sylenth1.<ref>[https://www.djhardwell.com/news/hardwell-releases-soundset-for-sylenth1 ''Hardwell Releases Soundset for Sylenth1''] on "DJHardwell"</ref>

At his performances, Hardwell is mostly seen with [[Sennheiser]] HD25 II headphones. According to his technical rider, he works with a Pioneer DJM-800 Nexus or a DJM-900 Nexus mixer. In addition, his set-up contains four interconnected Pioneer CDJ-2000's.<ref>[https://www.bonedo.de/artikel/einzelansicht/auflegen-wie-dj-hardwell/2.html ''Auflegen wie DJ Hardwell''] on "Bonedo"</ref>

== Personal life ==
Hardwell's parents are active in a foundation for DJs that helps young artists deal with contracts, managers and record labels.{{citation needed|date=March 2018}}

From 2014 to 2016, he was in a relationship with the Dutch event manager Yanicke Agnes, whom he met in a bar in his hometown of Breda in 2013.<ref>[http://turnupthebass.net/2014/07/16/top-10-hottest-couples-in-edm/ ''Top 10 Hottest Couples in EDM''] on "Turn Up the Bass"</ref>

== Discography ==
{{main page|Hardwell discography}}
* ''[[United We Are]]'' (2015)
* ''Rebels Never Die'' (2022)

== Awards and nominations ==
{{Main|List of awards and nominations received by Hardwell}}

== References ==
{{notelist}}
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== External links ==
{{Commons category}}
* {{Official website|http://www.djhardwell.com}}
*[http://www.djmag.com/top-100-djs Hardwell Rank #1 On DJ Magazine's Top 100 DJs List 2013]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20161123054727/http://theushuaiamagazine.com/iumag351.html Hardwell interview at IU MAG]
*[https://bia2dj.ir/?s=hardwell Hardwell On Bia2dj]
*[https://whatgear.com/pro/hardwell Hardwell Profile on WhatGear]

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Wargasm

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'''Wargasm''' (stylised as '''𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐒𝐌''') are a British [[electronic rock]] duo from London. Formed in 2018 by musician Sam Matlock and model Milkie Way (née, Rachel Hastings), they have released 11 solo singles and four collaborative singles. ''[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]'' listed them as a defining part of the 2020s wave of [[nu metal]],<ref name="Cooper 2021" /> and ''[[NME]]'' listed them as one of 2021's essential emerging artists.<ref>{{cite web |title=The NME 100: Essential emerging artists for 2021 |url=https://www.nme.com/blogs/nme-radar/nme-100-essential-new-artists-for-2021-2847777 |website=[[NME]] |date=4 January 2021 |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> Their debut full-length release, ''Explicit: The Mixxxtape'', is planned for summer 2022. As of June 2022, the duo has a monthly average of 277,350 listeners on Spotify, which is the close to the average listener count for 22,000 artists on Spotify. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Newman |first=Tom |date=2021-11-03 |title=How many monthly listeners on Spotify is good? |url=https://routenote.com/blog/how-many-monthly-listeners-on-spotify-is-good/ |access-date=2022-06-15 |website=RouteNote Blog |language=en-US}}</ref>

==History==
Sam Matlock and Milkie Way had first met when Way was working as a concert photographer, and photographed Matlock's previous band Dead!. After the 2018 disbandment of Dead!, Matlock approached Way, who was working as a model in [[Tokyo]] at the time, to begin a new project. This led to the formation of Wargasm, taking their name from the [[L7 (band)|L7]] song of the same name. At first the pair began writing [[pop punk]] songs, however by the time their debut single "Post Modern Rhapsody" was released on 22 August 2019, they had departed from this sound.<ref name="MacMillan 2020" /> They played their first live performance the following week.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shutler |first1=Ali |title=Wargasm live in London: duo's bruising live return is a reminder why bedroom metal will never thrive |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/live/wargasm-live-in-london-radar-2840329 |website=[[NME]] |date=16 December 2020 |access-date=26 August 2021}}</ref> On 6 November, they released the single "God Of War".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hofer |first1=Tess |title=NEWS: Wargasm release new song, 'God Of War'! |url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-wargasm-release-new-song-god-of-war/ |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref>

On 20 February 2020, they released the single "Gold Gold Gold".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hofer |first1=Tess |title=NEWS: Wargasm release new song, 'Gold Gold Gold'! |url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-wargasm-release-new-song-gold-gold-gold/ |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> The following day, they released a cover of "[[Lapdance (song)|Lapdance]]" by [[N.E.R.D.]]<ref>{{cite web |last1=Redrup |first1=Zach |title=NEWS: Wargasm release cover of 'Lapdance' by N*E*R*D! |url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-wargasm-release-cover-of-lapdance-by-nerd/ |access-date=10 September 2021}}</ref> On 5 June they released the single "Spit".<ref>{{cite web |title=Wargasm lament "the disgusting state of the world" with their new single, 'Spit.' |url=https://www.upsetmagazine.com/news/wargasm-single-spit |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> On 3 September it was announced that their song "God of War" would be used as the theme for ''[[NXT UK]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Alderslade |first1=Merlin |title=UK metallers Wargasm are soundtracking the return of NXT UK |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/uk-metallers-wargasm-are-soundtracking-the-return-of-nxt-uk |website=[[Metal Hammer]] |date=3 September 2020 |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> On 26 September, they released the single "Backyard Bastards",<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hofer |first1=Tess |title=NEWS: Wargasm drop new single, 'Backyard Bastards'! |url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-wargasm-drop-new-single-backyard-bastards/ |access-date=10 September 2021}}</ref> a music video was then released for the song on 5 October.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hofer |first1=Tess |title=NEWS: Wargasm release bloody video for 'Backyard Bastards'! |url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-wargasm-release-bloody-video-for-backyard-bastards/ |access-date=10 September 2021}}</ref> On 14 November, they released the single "Rage All Over".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hofer |first1=Tess |title=NEWS: Wargasm drop new single, 'Rage All Over'! |url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-wargasm-drop-new-single-rage-all-over/ |access-date=10 September 2021}}</ref>

On 23 April 2021, they released the single "Your Patron Saints".<ref>{{cite web |last1=ROGERS |first1=JACK |title=WARGASM HAVE RELEASED A DIZZYINGLY PUNISHING NEW TRACK |url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/wargasm-have-released-a-dizzyingly-punishing-new-track |website=[[RockSound]] |access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref> On 14 June, they released the single "Pyro Pyro".<ref name="Metal Hammer Pyro Pyro">{{cite web |title=Watch Wargasm blast back with explosive new single Pyro Pyro |url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/watch-wargasm-blast-back-with-explosive-new-single-pyro-pyro |website=[[Metal Hammer]] |date=14 June 2021 |access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref> On 19 June, they performed at the 2021 [[Download Festival]] Pilot.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carter |first1=Emily |title=Wargasm drop explosive new single PYRO PYRO ahead of this weekend's Download Pilot |url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/wargasm-drop-explosive-new-single-pyro-pyro-ahead-of-this-weekends-download-pilot/ |website=[[Kerrang!]] |access-date=6 September 2021}}</ref> On 20 August, they released the single "Salma Hayek".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stickler |first1=Jon |title=Wargasm Share New Song Salma Hayek |url=https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/232675/9 |access-date=10 September 2021}}</ref> On the same day, [[Kerrang!]] released a video of them performing for their ''K! Pit'' live series.<ref name="Alexander 2021" /> On 27 August, they performed at the 2021 [[Reading and Leeds Festivals]] on Friday and Saturday respectively.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Richards |first1=Will |title=Check out the stage times for Reading & Leeds 2021 |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/reading-leeds-2021-festival-set-stage-performance-times-3027317 |website=[[NME]] |date=24 August 2021 |access-date=6 September 2021}}</ref> On 30 August, they performed at ALT+LDN festival.<ref>{{cite web |title=In photos: Architects, Nova Twins and more rock ALT+LDN |url=https://www.kerrang.com/features/in-photos-architects-nova-twins-and-more-rock-alt-ldn/ |website=[[Kerrang!]] |access-date=6 September 2021}}</ref> They were featured on Death Blooms' single "Shut Up", which was released on 31 August 2021.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carter |first1=Emily |title=Death Blooms unleash new version of Shut Up featuring Wargasm |url=https://www.kerrang.com/the-news/death-blooms-unleash-new-version-of-shut-up-featuring-wargasm/ |website=[[Kerrang!]] |access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref> Their debut UK headline tour will take place between 17 and 24 November 2021.<ref name="Skinner 2021">{{cite web |last1=Skinner |first1=Tom |title=Wargasm announce first-ever UK headline tour for 2021 |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/wargasm-announce-first-ever-uk-headline-tour-for-2021-tickets-3010214 |website=[[NME]] |date=3 August 2021 |access-date=26 August 2021}}</ref> Following the band's performance at [[Scala (club)|Scala]] on 5 November 2021, band member Sam Matlock was allegedly assaulted by security staff. A complaint was filed with [[Security Industry Authority]]. The band has indicated they no longer consider the club a safe venue, especially for women.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wargasm singer's head 'held down backstage toilet by bouncers' |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-59208362 |website=BBC News |access-date=8 November 2021 |date=8 November 2021}}</ref>

On 7 January 2022, Wargasm announced they will be supporting fellow UK band [[Neck Deep]]’s 2022 UK tour. On 16 March 2022, Wargasm announced they will be supporting [[Limp Bizkit]] on their North American "Still Sucks" tour.<ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Mier |first1=Tomás |title=Limp Bizkit Sent Us a Video Announcing Their Tour and We Can't Share It |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/limp-bizkit-announces-still-sucks-tour-1322194/ |magazine=Rolling Stone |date=16 March 2022 |access-date=25 April 2022}}</ref> On 6 May 2022, Matlock and Way announced that Wargasm had signed to slowplay and Republic Records, and would be releasing their debut full-length release - ''Explicit: The Mixxxtape'' - that coming summer. The lead single, "D.R.I.L.D.O.", was initially announced for Friday, 13 May, but was pushed back a week for unknown reasons.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.kerrang.com/wargasm-announce-explicit-the-mixxxtape-first-single-to-drop-this-friday | title=WARGASM announce Explicit: The Mixxxtape, first single to drop this… }}</ref>

==Musical style and influences==
Critics have categorised the band's music as [[electro-punk]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Stickler |first1=Jon |title=Wargasm Share New Song Salma Hayek |url=https://www.stereoboard.com/content/view/232675/9 |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref><ref name="Metal Hammer Pyro Pyro" /><ref name="Alexander 2021">{{cite web |last1=Alexander |first1=Phil |title=Wargasm hit The K! Pit: "It feels so good to be back!" |url=https://www.kerrang.com/features/wargasm-hit-the-k-pit-it-feels-so-good-to-be-back/ |website=[[Kerrang!]] |access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref> [[post-hardcore]]<ref name="Saunders 2021">{{cite web |last1=Saunders |first1=Jack |title=Now Hear This: Jack Saunders on the best nu-metal, post-hardcore and trip-hop |url=https://www.kerrang.com/features/now-hear-this-jack-saunders-on-the-best-nu-metal-post-hardcore-and-trip-hop/ |website=[[Kerrang!]] |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> and [[nu metal]].<ref name="Skinner 2021" /><ref name="Madden 2020">{{cite web |last1=MADDEN |first1=EMMA |title=WARGASM: NU-METAL-LOVING, RIOT-GRRRL-SPIRITED U.K. DUO ARE "FIRE AND FIRE" |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/wargasm-nu-metal-loving-riot-grrrl-spirited-uk-duo-are-fire-and-fire |website=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]] |date=September 2020 |access-date=26 August 2021}}</ref> Their music makes use of elements of [[riot grrrl]],<ref name="Madden 2020" /><ref>{{cite web |last1=Mills |first1=Matt |title=10 new bands you need to watch out for in 2021 |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/new-metal-bands-2021-spiritbox-wargasm-wolfgang-van-halen |website=[[Metal Hammer]] |date=15 December 2020 |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> [[heavy metal music|heavy metal]], [[dubstep]],<ref name="Stock 2021">{{cite web |last1=Stock |first1=Olivia |title=WARGASM: "We're like fire meets acetone peroxide" |date=5 September 2021 |url=https://riotmag.co/wargasm-were-like-fire-meets-acetone-peroxide |access-date=6 September 2021}}</ref> [[screamo]],<ref>{{cite web |last1=Williams |first1=Kyann-Sian |title=ALT+LDN 2021 review: a solid crossover concept, messily executed |url=https://www.nme.com/festivals/altldn-playboi-carti-lil-yachty-architects-live-review-2021-3034958 |website=[[NME]] |date=September 2021 |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> [[pop music|pop]], [[electronic music|electronic]] and [[hip hop music]].<ref>{{cite web |title=5 ARTISTS YOU NEED TO KNOW: JUNE 2020 |url=https://www.revolvermag.com/music/5-artists-you-need-know-june-2020#wargasm |website=[[Revolver (magazine)|Revolver]] |date=23 June 2020 |access-date=26 August 2021}}</ref> [[NME]] writer Ali Shutler described their music "[[cyberpunk]]".<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shutler |first1=Ali |title=Download Festival 2021 review: the new generation upend legacy focused rock-fest |url=https://www.nme.com/reviews/live/download-festival-2021-review-2974216 |website=[[NME]] |date=21 June 2021 |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> Their music often makes use of [[screaming (music)|screamed]] vocals, electronic and psychedelic sounds, aggressive guitar riffs,<ref>{{cite web |title=UK Bands Are Keeping Heavy, Aggressive Rock Music Alive And Interesting |url=https://www.clashmusic.com/features/uk-bands-are-keeping-heavy-aggressive-rock-music-alive-and-interesting |website=[[Clash (magazine)|Clash]] |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> and distorted bass.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rogers |first1=Jack |title=WARGASM HAVE RELEASED A COMBUSTIBLE NEW TRACK 'PYRO PYRO' |url=https://www.rocksound.tv/news/read/wargasm-have-released-a-combustable-new-track-pyro-pyro |website=[[RockSound]] |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> Songs often feature Matlock and Way trading off vocals duties mid verse.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Redrup |first1=Zach |title=LIVE REVIEW: Download Pilot – Saturday (19/06/2021) |url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/live-review-download-pilot-saturday-19-06-2021/ |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref>

''[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]]'' writer Giedre Matulaityte described their music as an "eclectic blend of punk/riot grrrl attitude, [[hardcore punk|hardcore]] energy, [[grunge]] pessimism and murky nü-metal groove",<ref>{{cite web |last1=Matulaityte |first1=Giedre |title=10 BANDS WHO ARE CRUSHING ALL THE STEREOTYPES YOU'VE HEARD ABOUT NÜ METAL |url=https://www.altpress.com/features/best-new-nu-metal-bands/ |website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |date=6 January 2021 |access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref> and Ali Cooper described them as "If you take all the limitless energy of a pulsing nightclub and throw it into the pit".<ref name="Cooper 2021">{{cite web |last1=Cooper |first1=Ali |title=20 ARTISTS WHO DEFINED THE SOUND OF NÜ METAL FROM PAST TO PRESENT |url=https://www.altpress.com/features/bands-who-influenced-nu-metal/ |website=[[Alternative Press (magazine)|Alternative Press]] |date=21 July 2021 |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref> ''[[Metal Hammer]]'' writer Yasmine Summan described it as "catchy nu metal riffs, throw in a bit of riot grrrl flare and wash it down with a healthy dosage of post-apocalyptic angst"<ref>{{cite web |last1=Summan |first1=Yasmine |title=Nihilistic nu metal with electro-punk attitude? Wargasm have got it covered |url=https://www.loudersound.com/features/nihilistic-nu-metal-with-electro-punk-attitude-wargasm-have-got-it-covered |website=[[Metal Hammer]] |date=28 October 2020 |access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref> and [[Jack Saunders (presenter)|Jack Saunders]] described them as "[[the Prodigy]] and [[Slipknot (band)|Slipknot]] at the same time."<ref name="Saunders 2021" />

They have cited influences including [[L7 (band)|L7]], [[Limp Bizkit]],<ref name="MacMillan 2020">{{cite web |last1=MacMillan |first1=Jamie |title=Wargasm: "Everyone takes themselves so seriously in the rock scene" |url=https://www.upsetmagazine.com/features/wargasm-interview-aug20 |access-date=26 August 2021}}</ref> [[Loathe (band)|Loathe]], [[SHVPES]] and [[Poppy (entertainer)|Poppy]].<ref name="Richardson 2020">{{cite web |last1=Richardson |first1=Jake |title=Why Wargasm Are Making Angry Songs For Sad People |url=https://www.kerrang.com/features/why-wargasm-are-making-angry-songs-for-sad-people/ |website=[[Kerrang!]] |access-date=26 August 2021}}</ref> When asked on an interview with ''[[Fred Perry clothing]]'' what songs' lyrics inspired them, Matlock answered "[[Custer (song)|Custer]]" by Slipknot and Way answered "Smack A B*tch - Remix" by [[Rico Nasty]].<ref>{{cite web |title=WARGASM Musicians — London |url=https://www.fredperry.com/subculture/articles/wargasm |access-date=9 September 2021}}</ref>

==Members==
*Milkie Way – vocals, bass
*Sam Matlock – vocals, guitar

===Live members===
*Edison Hunter – guitar (2019–present)<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hofer|first1=Tess|title=NEWS: Wargasm release bloody video for 'Backyard Bastards'!|url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-wargasm-release-bloody-video-for-backyard-bastards/|access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref>
*Adam Breeze – drums (2019–present)<ref>{{Cite web|title=Adam Breeze - Playing with Wargasm (London Scala 2019)|url=https://www.starnow.co.uk/adambreeze1/photos/12254236|access-date=2022-02-21|website=StarNow|language=en}}</ref>
*Ryan Cornall – drums (2019–2021)<ref>{{cite web |last1=Hofer |first1=Tess |title=NEWS: Wargasm release bloody video for 'Backyard Bastards'! |url=https://www.deadpress.co.uk/news-wargasm-release-bloody-video-for-backyard-bastards/ |access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref>

==Discography==
===Albums===
''Explicit: The Mixxxtape'' - 2022

===Singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" style="width:14em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:1em;"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:14em;"| Album
|-
! scope="row"| "Post Modern Rhapsody"
| rowspan=2 | 2019
| rowspan=11 {{n/a|Non-album single}}
|-
! scope="row"| "God of War"
|-
! scope="row"| "Gold Gold Gold"
| rowspan=5 | 2020
|-
! scope="row"| "[[Lapdance (song)|Lapdance]]"
|-
! scope="row"| "Spit"
|-
! scope="row"| "Backyard Bastards"
|-
! scope="row"| "Rage All Over"
|-
! scope="row"| "Your Patron Saint"
| rowspan=4 | 2021
|-
! scope="row"| "Pyro Pyro"
|-
! scope="row"| "Salma Hayek"
|-
! scope="row"| "Scratchcard Feeling"
|-
! Scope ="row"| "DRILDO"
| rowspan=2 | 2022
| rowspan=2 | Explicit: The Mixxxtape
|-
! Scope ="row"| "Fukstar"
|-
|}

===As a featured artist===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
! scope="col" style="width:1em;"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:14em;"| Title
|-
|2020
! scope="row" | "Generation Undead" (BaseFace featuring Wargasm)
|-
| rowspan="3" | 2021
! scope="row" | "Spoiler (Recoil)" (Hyper featuring Wargasm)
|-
! scope="row" | "The Cycle" (Death Tour featuring Wargasm)
|-
! scope="row" | "Shut Up" (Death Blooms featuring Wargasm)
|-
|2022
! scope="row" | "The Void Stares Back" ([[Enter Shikari]] and Wargasm)
|-
|}

==Accolades==
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="width:50%;"
|-
! Nominated work
! Year
! Award
! Result
|-
! scope="row" | Wargasm
| 2021
| Heavy Music Awards – Best UK Breakthrough Band<ref>{{cite web |last1=Richards |first1=Will |title=Bring Me The Horizon and Nova Twins among the winners at 2021 Heavy Music Awards |url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/bring-me-the-horizon-and-nova-twins-among-the-winners-at-2021-heavy-music-awards-3036485 |website=[[NME]] |date=3 September 2021 |access-date=3 September 2021}}</ref>
| {{won}}
|-
|}

==References==
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[[Category:English electronic rock musical groups]]
[[Category:English musical duos]]
[[Category:Electropunk musical groups]]
[[Category:English punk rock groups]]
[[Category:British nu metal musical groups]]
[[Category:British post-hardcore musical groups]]
[[Category:Musical groups from London]]
[[Category:Rock music duos]]

Danny Brown

2022-08-08T13:03:04Z

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{{short description|American rapper and comedian}}
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| name = Danny Brown
| image = Danny Brown at Project Pabst, May 2017.jpg
| caption = Danny Brown performing at [[Project Pabst]] in 2017
| birth_name = Daniel Dewan Sewell
| alias =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|3|16}}
| birth_place = [[Detroit, Michigan]], U.S.
| genre = {{hlist|[[Alternative hip hop]]|[[progressive rap]]|[[experimental hip hop]]}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Rapper|songwriter|comedian}}
| years_active = 2007–present
| label = {{hlist|[[Warp (record label)|Warp]]|[[Fool's Gold Records|Fool's Gold]]|[[Goliath Management|Goliath]]}}
| past_member_of = {{flatlist|
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'''Daniel Dewan Sewell''' (born March 16, 1981), known professionally as '''Danny Brown''', is an American rapper and comedian.<ref name="fullname">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/XDannyXBrownX/status/311588519019679745 |title=Twitter / XDannyXBrownX: Daniel Dewan Sewell ... Lol |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=January 1, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101142256/https://twitter.com/XDannyXBrownX/status/311588519019679745 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref name="fullname1">{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/XDannyXBrownX/status/311586804090429441 |title=Twitter / XDannyXBrownX: Lol my middle name is Dewan |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=January 2, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102005120/https://twitter.com/XDannyXBrownX/status/311586804090429441 |url-status=live }}</ref> He has been described by [[MTV]] as "one of rap's most unique figures in recent memory".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1669170/danny-brown-xxx-mixtape.jhtml|title=Danny Brown Admits Drug Habit, Failed G-Unit Deal|author=Rob Markman|date=August 16, 2011|access-date=January 23, 2012|publisher=MTV|archive-date=January 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120131131708/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1669170/danny-brown-xxx-mixtape.jhtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2010, after amassing several [[mixtape]]s, Brown released his first studio album, ''[[The Hybrid (album)|The Hybrid]]''. Brown began to gain major recognition after the release of his second studio album, ''[[XXX (Danny Brown album)|XXX]]'' (2011), which received critical acclaim and earned him such accolades as ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]'', as well as ''[[Metro Times]]'' "Artist of the Year".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://metrotimes.com/news/top-10-the-year-of-danny-brown-1.1252778|title=Top 10: The Year of Danny Brown|author=MT Staff|date=January 4, 2012|access-date=January 4, 2012|publisher=Metro Times|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108235736/http://metrotimes.com/news/top-10-the-year-of-danny-brown-1.1252778|archive-date=January 8, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 2013, he entered a US ''[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'' chart, with the release of his third studio album, ''[[Old (Danny Brown album)|Old]]'', which reached number 18 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] chart and spawned three [[single (music)|singles]], "Dip", "25 Bucks" and "Smokin & Drinkin”, which peaked at number 31 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop songs chart. His fourth studio album, ''[[Atrocity Exhibition (album)|Atrocity Exhibition]]'', was released on September 27, 2016, and his fifth studio album, ''[[U Know What I'm Sayin?]]'', was released on October 4, 2019, both albums being received with further critical acclaim.

== Early life ==
Sewell was born in [[Detroit|Detroit, Michigan]] on March 16, 1981. At the time, his mother was 18 and his father was 16.<ref name="complex1">{{cite web|author=Insanu Ahmed|title=Who Is Danny Brown - Growing Up In Detroit|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/who-is-danny-brown#2|publisher=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=January 18, 2012|access-date=January 18, 2012|archive-date=January 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120223636/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/who-is-danny-brown#2|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="complex2">{{cite web|author=Insanu Ahmed|title=Who Is Danny Brown - Growing Up Part-Filipino|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/who-is-danny-brown#3|publisher=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=January 18, 2012|access-date=January 18, 2012|archive-date=January 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120223636/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/who-is-danny-brown#3|url-status=live}}</ref> His father is half Filipino. Brown's talent for rhyming came at a very young age, as his mother would read [[Dr. Seuss books]] to him as a child; when he began to speak, he would talk in rhyme. His father was a house DJ who exposed Brown to all the music he would spin, as well as music from the likes of [[Roy Ayers]], [[LL Cool J]], [[Esham]], and [[A Tribe Called Quest]].<ref name="alterego">{{cite web|title=Danny Brown|url=http://www.alteregomgt.com/bookings/danny-brown|publisher=AlterEgoManagement|date=December 3, 2008|access-date=February 24, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120202112909/http://www.alteregomgt.com/bookings/danny-brown|archive-date=February 2, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> For as long as he could remember, Brown had always wanted to be a rapper: "In kindergarten I'd say I wanted to be a rapper and people'd just laugh at me. 'That's a pretty funny job,' they'd say."<ref name="metrotimes">{{cite web|author=Doug Coombe|title=Hotshot emcee Danny Brown finds inspiration and repose|url=http://www2.metrotimes.com/culture/story.asp?id=13501|publisher=[[Metro Times]]|date=December 3, 2008|access-date=February 24, 2012|archive-date=January 9, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150109051248/http://www2.metrotimes.com/culture/story.asp?id=13501|url-status=live}}</ref>

His young parents did their best to shelter him from the Detroit [[street crime]] and gang life: "My parents ain't really want me out the house. They did as much as they possibly could to keep me in the house with whatever the newest video game was. But you know you can only keep a kid in for so long. Plus that had me sheltered, so once I did get away I used to disappear for like four days."<ref name="complex1"/> His two grandmothers helped provide for his family. His maternal grandmother worked for Chrysler, and she bought four to five houses: "To this day we still got those houses. She owns three houses in a row on that block. She raised her three children and a host of others in the middle house; the one to the left she paid cash for in the '90s from her long time neighbor; and the one on the right was her parents' home that she inherited when they died." She also owned two other homes on the east side of Detroit, one in which Brown was raised. The fifth house, also located on the east side, was occupied by his aunt and her family: "I used to get beat up all the time. I had nobody over there and I'm the oldest with two brothers and a younger sister. And I'm kind of not really gangster like that," Brown said in a 2012 interview.<ref name="complex1"/> Originally from the [[Dexter-Linwood, Detroit|Dexter-Linwood]] way of Detroit, Brown later moved to [[Hamtramck]]. He heavily associates with Detroit in his music.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.last.fm/music/Danny+Brown/+wiki|title=Danny Brown's Biography — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm|website=www.last.fm|access-date=December 21, 2011|archive-date=November 9, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111109010249/http://www.last.fm/music/Danny+Brown/+wiki|url-status=live}}</ref>

At age 18, Brown became a drug dealer: "Once I got above a certain age, all that parent shit stopped. My mom and my pops split up. Once my pops left, I was the man of the house. I always told myself I was going to be a rapper my whole life. I was selling drugs since that's what all my friends were doing. And it was kind of like something to rap about maybe."<ref name="complex3">{{cite web|author=Insanu Ahmed|title=Who Is Danny Brown - Taking Rap Seriously|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/who-is-danny-brown#7|publisher=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=January 18, 2012|access-date=January 18, 2012|archive-date=January 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120223636/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/who-is-danny-brown#7|url-status=live}}</ref> Although his intentions were to stop once he got in trouble with the law, Brown was already too accustomed to the lifestyle: "I always told myself once I got my first [legal] case I was gonna stop. Then I got my first case, but I didn't stop. I got distribution and manufacturing and possession with intent to distribute. I was 19."<ref name="complex3"/> His run-ins with the law didn't stop there: "I caught my second case loitering with some [[Cannabis (drug)|weed]], but it violated my probation but I ran and I didn't go to court. I just ran for like at least five years. But once I got caught I had to do eight months. When I violated my probation, I got my second case and I was scared. I had warrants so I couldn't really slang like that cause I didn't wanna go to jail. I was broke in the hood. I had nothing else, so I just started going back to studying music and trying to become a rapper."<ref name="complex3"/> After he did his time, Brown began to take his passion seriously and turn it into a career: "I got out of jail in '07. I took it serious from that time but it took a lot of shit to happen in my life to get me confident to know I could do it. I had more confidence when I got out of jail because the day when I got out of jail I started selling weed. I ain't had no money after the first two months, like, 'I was way better off in jail.' By then I was already making my New York trips and going to recording studios so I was already serious when I got locked up. When I got out it was like, 'It's now or never.'"<ref name="complex3"/>

Brown began his career in a [[rap group|hip hop group]] called Rese'vor Dogs, alongside fellow Detroit-based rappers Chips and Dopehead. In 2003, the trio independently released an album titled ''Runispokets-N-Dumpemindariva'' under Ren-A-Sance Entertainment and F.B.C. Records. In the summer of 2003, the group received mild [[Rotation (music)|rotation]] on Detroit radio stations with their [[lead single]], "Yes".<ref name="metrotimes"/><ref>{{cite web|url=http://theloopdetroit.com/2008/04/the-all-inclusive-danny-brown-appreciation-post/|title=The All-Inclusive Danny Brown Appreciation Post|author=Kelly Frazier|date=April 14, 2008|access-date=January 4, 2012|publisher=The Loop Detroit|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170912192718/http://theloopdetroit.com/2008/04/the-all-inclusive-danny-brown-appreciation-post/|archive-date=September 12, 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> After growing up on hip hop and tuning his rhyming skills in the city, Brown landed the attention of [[Roc-A-Fella Records]] A&R Travis Cummings, who flew Brown out to [[New York City]], where he began recording in other artists' studios. After a lack of success with Roc-A-Fella, Brown returned to Detroit and eventually linked up with Detroit-based producer [[Nick Speed]].<ref name="alterego"/><ref name="metrotimes"/>

== Career ==

=== 2010: ''The Hybrid'' ===
{{Main|The Hybrid (album)}}
In 2010, Brown befriended fellow American rapper [[Tony Yayo]] of [[G-Unit]], and together they recorded their collaborative effort, ''Hawaiian Snow'' (2010). The G-Unit association led many to wonder if Brown would eventually sign with [[50 Cent]]'s [[G-Unit Records]]. But Brown, who favors [[Slim-fit pants|fitted jeans]] and a vintage rock-inspired wardrobe, didn't fit with G-Unit's [[Reputation|image]]: "It was a real thing. 50 was with it; he just didn't sign me because of my jeans. He liked the music, but he didn't like the way I looked," Brown told [[MTV]]. "I understand where they were coming from with that, but you gotta understand where I'm coming from too: I'm from Detroit."<ref name="MTV">{{cite web|author=Rob Markman|title=Danny Brown Admits Drug Habit, Failed G-Unit Deal|url=http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1669170/danny-brown-xxx-mixtape.jhtml|publisher=MTV|date=August 16, 2011|access-date=February 24, 2012|archive-date=January 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120131131708/http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1669170/danny-brown-xxx-mixtape.jhtml|url-status=live}}</ref>

After recording and releasing four volumes of his ''Detroit State of Mind'' [[mixtape]] series and other free self-released mixtapes,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kevinnottingham.com/2010/10/02/danny-brown-discography/|title=Danny Brown: Discography|author=Kevin Nottingham|date=October 2, 2011|access-date=January 16, 2012|publisher=www.kevinnottingham.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120116114018/http://kevinnottingham.com/2010/10/02/danny-brown-discography/|archive-date=January 16, 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> Brown released his first solo studio album, ''[[The Hybrid (Danny Brown album)|The Hybrid]]'' (2010), on [[Washington, DC]]-based [[indie record label]] Rappers I Know. It was this album where Brown began to use his trademark high-pitched voice: "The first song that I ever rapped [with the high-pitched voice] was 'The Hybrid,' that's why we called it 'The Hybrid.' I think that was [when I found my voice]. That was the statement that I can rap and I can do every style of rap."<ref name="complex4">{{cite web|author=Insanu Ahmed|title=Who Is Danny Brown - Working On The Hybrid & Finding His (High-Pitched) Voice|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/who-is-danny-brown#11|publisher=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=January 18, 2012|access-date=January 18, 2012|archive-date=January 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120223636/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/who-is-danny-brown#11|url-status=live}}</ref> The album came to fruition after he had written the aforementioned song: "''The Hybrid'' started out because I started working with Hex Murder. Hex was managing me at the time and I had started recording in [[Black Milk]]'s studio. We were working on a project and I had come up with the song 'The Hybrid,' so that gave me my whole intent on what I wanted to do with my next project. I started writing a new album and that's the album that I wrote. Then I hooked up with my homie Magnetic and he would just look out for me and gave me free studio time—so I would go record from 3 in the morning til 6 in the morning, because we were using the free time when nobody was there. Then I hooked up with Frank from Rappers I Know. I liked what he was doing with his blog. He looked out for me and helped me out a lot and then we put it out and the rest is history."<ref name="complex4"/>

=== 2011–12: ''XXX'' ===
{{Main|XXX (Danny Brown album)}}
On March 15, 2011, it was revealed Brown had signed to Brooklyn-based indie record label [[Fool's Gold Records]]:<ref>{{cite web |url=http://foolsgoldrecs.com/2011/03/15/danny-brown-signs-to-fools-gold/ |title=Danny Brown Signs To Fool's Gold, Preps SXSW Takeover! | FOOL'S GOLD |publisher=Foolsgoldrecs.com |date=March 15, 2011 |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=September 30, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150930053240/http://foolsgoldrecs.com/2011/03/15/danny-brown-signs-to-fools-gold/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.puredetroit.com/index.php/entertainment/danny-brown-signs-to-fools-gold-records-68.html |title=Danny Brown Signs to Fool's Gold Records |publisher=Puredetroit.com |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203013620/http://www.puredetroit.com/index.php/entertainment/danny-brown-signs-to-fools-gold-records-68.html |archive-date=February 3, 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref> "My manager [Emeka Obi] asked me who I wanted to sign to and I said there's two labels I want to sign to: [[XL Recordings|XL]] or Fool's Gold. He knew [people at] Fool's Gold. He saw Nick Catchdubs in a burrito spot, asked him about it, and Nick said he'd get back to him. [[Q-Tip (musician)|Q-Tip]] and [[A-Trak]] went and ate lunch around last March. A-Trak told Q-Tip he was thinking about signing me and Q-Tip told him to do it. A-Trak called me and signed me. I met Q-Tip but I know Ali Shaheed more. Ali Shaheed is kind of like a mentor to me. Around the time of ''The Hybrid,'' I met him through Frank from Rappers I Know and he just started showing me love. We talk on the phone a lot."<ref name="complex5">{{cite web|author=Insanu Ahmed|title=Who Is Danny Brown - Signing To Fool's Gold|url=http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/who-is-danny-brown#14|publisher=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|date=January 18, 2012|access-date=January 18, 2012|archive-date=January 20, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120120223636/http://www.complex.com/music/2012/01/who-is-danny-brown#14|url-status=live}}</ref>

Signing to Fool's Gold Records proved to be Brown's biggest commercial and critical move. The label would go on to release his second studio album, ''[[XXX (Danny Brown album)|XXX]],'' as a free download. It received numerous critical accolades, including being named the best hip hop album of the year by ''[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]].''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.spin.com/articles/spins-40-best-rap-albums-2011?page=0%2C7|title=SPIN's 40 Best Rap Albums of 2011|date=December 8, 2011|access-date=December 28, 2011|publisher=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]|archive-date=January 25, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120125082916/http://www.spin.com/articles/spins-40-best-rap-albums-2011?page=0%2C7|url-status=live}}</ref> ''[[Pitchfork Media|Pitchfork]]'' gave his album an 8.2 out of 10, saying, "If ''XXX'' was nothing but debauchery and desperation, it would quickly devolve into an endless slog. Thankfully, Brown is also hilariously funny, an endlessly inventive rapper driven to cook up outrageous variations on standard rap boasts."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15753-xxx/|title=Danny Brown: XXX|author=Jayson Greene|date=August 26, 2011|access-date=December 28, 2011|publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]]|archive-date=December 26, 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111226211242/http://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/15753-xxx/|url-status=live}}</ref> The publication later named ''XXX'' the 19th best album of 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/8727-the-top-50-albums-of-2011/4/|title=Top 50 Albums of 2011|author=Pitchfork|website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]]|date=December 15, 2011|access-date=December 28, 2011|archive-date=January 7, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120107160407/http://pitchfork.com/features/staff-lists/8727-the-top-50-albums-of-2011/4/|url-status=live}}</ref> ''XXX'' was also named the 6th-best album of 2011 by Passion of the Weiss, which called it "an uncomfortably honest self-portrait made even more remarkable by the fact that Danny Brown is alive to tell the story."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://passionweiss.com/2011/12/23/the-top-50-albums-of-2011-25-1/|title=The Top 50 Albums of 2011|author=Evan Nabavian|date=December 23, 2011|access-date=January 5, 2012|publisher=Passion of the Weiss|archive-date=January 8, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120108085939/http://passionweiss.com/2011/12/23/the-top-50-albums-of-2011-25-1/|url-status=live}}</ref>

On November 1, 2011, Brown released his collaborative effort with American record producer Black Milk; an [[extended play]] (EP) appropriately titled ''[[Black and Brown!]].'' On November 28, 2011, Brown released the music video for the ''XXX''-cut, "Blunt After Blunt." The video was directed by fellow American rapper [[ASAP Rocky]], who also made a [[cameo appearance]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.prefixmag.com/media/danny-brown/blunt-after-blunt-directed-by-asap-rocky-video/59066/|title=Danny Brown: "Blunt After Blunt" (Directed By ASAP Rocky) (Video)|author=Andrew Martin|date=November 28, 2011|access-date=March 9, 2013|publisher=PrefixMag|archive-date=July 27, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130727195607/http://www.prefixmag.com/media/danny-brown/blunt-after-blunt-directed-by-asap-rocky-video/59066/|url-status=live}}</ref> In the wake of his success with ''XXX,'' Brown began touring with [[Childish Gambino]] in March 2012.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/danny-brown-plots-next-moves-calls-mac-miller-the-worst-guy-around-20111220|title=Danny Brown Plots Next Moves, Calls Mac Miller 'The Worst Guy Around'|publisher=Rolling Stone|author=Monica Herrera|date=December 20, 2011|access-date=January 23, 2012|archive-date=October 25, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131025045039/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/danny-brown-plots-next-moves-calls-mac-miller-the-worst-guy-around-20111220|url-status=live}}</ref> On March 13, 2012, Brown released the visual treatment for the [[brandUn DeShay]]-produced track "Radio Song" from ''XXX.'' The video was directed by Alex/2tone.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/03/13/danny-brown-radio-song-video/|title=Danny Brown - Radio Song (Video)|date=March 13, 2012|access-date=March 9, 2013|publisher=2DopeBoyz|archive-date=June 29, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120629114423/http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/03/13/danny-brown-radio-song-video/|url-status=live}}</ref>

In 2012, Brown was featured on the cover of ''[[XXL (magazine)|XXL]]'' as part of its annual "Top 10 Freshmen list" along with fellow then-up-and-coming rappers [[Hopsin]], [[French Montana]], [[Machine Gun Kelly (rapper)|MGK]], [[Iggy Azalea]] and [[Roscoe Dash]], among others.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/02/28/and-xxls-2012-freshmen-are-2/ |title=And XXL's 2012 Freshmen are… |publisher=2DopeBoyz |date=February 28, 2012 |access-date=February 28, 2012 |archive-date=March 1, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120301080636/http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/02/28/and-xxls-2012-freshmen-are-2/ |url-status=live }}</ref> ''[[The Fader]]'' enlisted both [[Kendrick Lamar]] and Danny Brown to cover the front pages of its 2012 Spring Style issue.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/02/20/kendrick-lamar-danny-brown-cover-fader/ | title=Kendrick Lamar & Danny Brown Cover FADER | publisher=Complex Music | work=2Dopeboyz | date=February 20, 2012 | access-date=March 10, 2013 | archive-date=July 24, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130724183907/http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/02/20/kendrick-lamar-danny-brown-cover-fader/ | url-status=live }}</ref> In a January 2012 interview, singer [[Jennifer Herrema]] revealed that Danny Brown would be featured on the [[Wildflower (The Avalanches album)|second album]] by Australian electronic music group [[The Avalanches]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/45257-jennifer-herrema-talks-avalanches-collaboration-new-album/ |title=Jennifer Herrema Talks Avalanches Collaboration, Rebooting RTX as Black Bananas | News |publisher=Pitchfork |date=January 30, 2012 |access-date=September 15, 2012 |archive-date=September 23, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120923194024/http://pitchfork.com/news/45257-jennifer-herrema-talks-avalanches-collaboration-new-album/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Later in the year, Brown confirmed that he was working with The Avalanches on a song titled "Frankie Sinatra."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/45833-danny-brown-collaborates-with-the-avalanches/ |title=Danny Brown Collaborates With the Avalanches | News |publisher=Pitchfork |date=March 19, 2012 |access-date=September 15, 2012 |archive-date=September 18, 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918183725/http://www.pitchfork.com/news/45833-danny-brown-collaborates-with-the-avalanches/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On Brown's official website, he confirmed that he would be performing at the 13th Annual [[Gathering of the Juggalos]]. Brown signed a partnership deal with [[Adidas Originals]], which is Brown's latest sportswear.

=== 2012–14: ''Old'' ===
{{Main|Old (Danny Brown album)}}
In February 2012, Brown was featured first on the cover of the publication ''The Fader'', in its 78th issue.<ref>{{cite news
| title = World Premiere! The FADER #78 Featuring Kendrick Lamar and Danny Brown
| publisher = The FADER
| date = February 20, 2009
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| access-date = November 14, 2013
| archive-date = November 18, 2013
| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20131118050436/http://www.thefader.com/2012/02/20/world-premiere-the-fader-78-featuring-kendrick-lamar-and-danny-brown/
| url-status = live
}}</ref> On March 22, 2012, Brown teamed up with [[Scion A/V]] to release a new song titled "Grown Up."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.scionav.com/collection/919/Danny-Brown---Grown-Up|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130705212523/http://www.scionav.com/collection/919/Danny-Brown---Grown-Up|url-status=dead|title=Danny Brown - Grown Up | Scion Audio Visual|date=July 5, 2013|archive-date=July 5, 2013 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/13340-grown-up/ |title=Danny Brown: "Grown Up" | Tracks |publisher=Pitchfork |date=March 22, 2012 |access-date=October 7, 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thefader.com/2012/03/22/danny-brown-grown-up-mp3/ |title=Danny Brown, "Grown Up" MP3 |publisher=The Fader |date=March 22, 2012 |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=December 24, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131224014210/http://www.thefader.com/2012/03/22/danny-brown-grown-up-mp3/ |url-status=live }}</ref> The [[music video]] for "Grown Up," later released on August 20, was also presented by Scion A/V.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/08/20/scion-av-presents-danny-brown-grown-up-video/ |title=Scion A/V Presents Danny Brown: Grown Up (Video) |publisher=2dopeboyz |date=August 20, 2012 |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=June 5, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130605224941/http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2012/08/20/scion-av-presents-danny-brown-grown-up-video/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In August 2012, it was rumored that Brown was working on a new album titled ''Danny Johnson,'' to be entirely produced by [[Johnson&Jonson]] ([[Blu (rapper)|Blu]] and Mainframe), but Brown later denied these rumors and confirmed that the album had already been released for free in 2010, under the title ''It's a Art.''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://itsbruiserbrigade.tumblr.com/post/32243439329/the-danny-johnson-album-was-actually-released |title=It's Bruiser Brigade! | The "Danny Johnson album" was actually released |publisher=Itsbruiserbrigade.tumblr.com |date=September 24, 2012 |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=September 29, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130929040306/http://itsbruiserbrigade.tumblr.com/post/32243439329/the-danny-johnson-album-was-actually-released |url-status=live }}</ref> In August, Brown also performed at the 13th annual [[Gathering of the Juggalos]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Dodero |first=Camille |url=http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2012/08/danny_brown_juggalos.php |title=Danny Brown Calls Playing the Gathering of the Juggalos "Kind of Cool" |publisher=Blogs.villagevoice.com |date=August 7, 2012 |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104205258/http://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2012/08/danny_brown_juggalos.php |archive-date=January 4, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Patrick Bowman Photographed by Doug Coombe |url=http://www.papermag.com/2012/08/danny_brown.php |title=Strange Ways |publisher=Papermag |date=August 20, 2012 |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=October 9, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131009221456/http://www.papermag.com/2012/08/danny_brown.php |url-status=live }}</ref> In September, Brown teamed up with Scion A/V once again to release the debut project of his [[rap group]] Bruiser Brigade (a [[hip hop collective]] featuring Brown, Chips, Dopehead, Trpl Blk, [[ZelooperZ]] and in-house producer [[Skywlkr|SKYWLKR]]). The project was a four-track [[extended play]] (EP) eponymously titled ''Bruiser Brigade.''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://hiphopwired.com/2012/09/19/scion-av-presents-the-bruiser-brigade-ep-ft-danny-brown-listendownload/ |title=Scion A/V Presents The Bruiser Brigade EP ft. Danny Brown [LISTEN/DOWNLOAD] |publisher=Hip-Hop Wired |date=September 19, 2012 |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=January 4, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140104205533/http://hiphopwired.com/2012/09/19/scion-av-presents-the-bruiser-brigade-ep-ft-danny-brown-listendownload/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.scionav.com/blog/2012/09/19/scion-av-release-new-ep-from-danny-browns-bruiser-brigade-crew/ |title=Scion AV Releases New EP From Danny Brown's Bruiser Brigade Crew |publisher=Scionav.com |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=January 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130130132754/http://www.scionav.com/blog/2012/09/19/scion-av-release-new-ep-from-danny-browns-bruiser-brigade-crew/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://diary.welikeitindie.com/post/31892651327 |title=Welikeit.indie, Today Scion A/V & Fool's Gold release a 4-track EP |publisher=Diary.welikeitindie.com |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924041224/http://diary.welikeitindie.com/post/31892651327 |archive-date=September 24, 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
[[File:Dannybrown.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Brown performing in April 2012]]

In October 2012, Brown was featured on the [[The Man with the Iron Fists (soundtrack)|soundtrack to the film]] ''[[The Man with the Iron Fists]]'' on a track titled "Tick, Tock," alongside fellow American rappers [[Raekwon]], [[Joell Ortiz]] and [[Pusha T]].<ref name="TMWTIF">{{cite web | author=Jeffries, David | url=https://www.allmusic.com/album/the-man-with-the-iron-fists-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-mw0002419973 | title=The Man with the Iron Fists <nowiki>[Original Motion Picture Soundtrack]</nowiki> – Original Soundtrack | publisher=[[Rovi Corporation]] | work=[[AllMusic]] | access-date=October 28, 2012 | archive-date=October 26, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121026024034/http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-man-with-the-iron-fists-original-motion-picture-soundtrack-mw0002419973 | url-status=live }}</ref> On October 24, 2012, Brown released the music video for a song titled "Witit," taken from the deluxe edition of ''XXX'' and his ''OD EP;'' later that day after ''[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]'' kept referring to his next album as ''Danny Johnson,'' Brown took to [[Twitter]] to reveal the correct tentative title to be ''ODB.''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/XDannyXBrownX/status/261129784183115776 |title=Twitter / XDannyXBrownX: @N_C_B the name of my next |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=October 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001080516/https://twitter.com/XDannyXBrownX/status/261129784183115776 |url-status=live }}</ref> From September to November, Brown appeared alongside [[Schoolboy Q]] and [[ASAP Mob]] as [[Opening act|supporting acts]] for [[ASAP Rocky]]'s 40-date national [[Long. Live. ASAP|Long. Live. ASAP Tour]].<ref>{{cite magazine|last=McDermott|first=Tyler K.|location=New York|date=July 25, 2012|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/480772/aap-rocky-announces-longliveaap-tour|title=A$AP Rocky Announces 'LONGLIVEA$AP Tour'|magazine=Billboard|publisher=Prometheus Global Media|access-date=July 26, 2012|archive-date=May 30, 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530051929/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/the-juice/480772/aap-rocky-announces-longliveaap-tour|url-status=live}}</ref>

In December 2012, Brown announced ''ODB'' had been completed.<ref name="odbcomplete">{{cite web | url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/m/index.php?s=news&id=22207 | title=Danny Brown Says Debut Album "ODB" Is Completed | publisher=Cheri Media Group | work=HipHopDX | date=December 13, 2012 | access-date=December 15, 2012 | author=Ryon, Sean | archive-date=March 28, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130328223953/http://www.hiphopdx.com/m/index.php?s=news | url-status=live }}</ref> He explained that the album won't be as consistently humorous as ''XXX'' but said people will be surprised with the outcome: "The new album is done. We're pretty much just figuring out a way of presenting the right way to get released…the title of the album for now is ''ODB.'' I can't really elaborate on what that means until the album comes out, and then they'll get it. I don't want to give too much because then it'll be a much more rewarding listen for my fans." He continued, "It's a rewarding listen when I listen to it. I don't know if I laugh as much - I think I laugh when it's over with, and that's the difference between this album and ''XXX.'' With ''XXX,'' you laugh throughout it, and by the time it was over with, you were like, 'Oh that wasn't too funny.' This one, when it's over, you're laughing hysterically…it's not necessarily what's being said on the album, but the album [itself], like, 'I can't believe he made this.'"<ref name="odbcomplete"/> ''[[Rolling Stone]]'' magazine named Brown's single "Grown Up", the 41st-best song of 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-best-songs-of-2012-20121205/danny-brown-grown-up-19691231 |title=50 Best Songs of 2012: Danny Brown, 'Grown Up' |date=December 5, 2012 |publisher=Rolling Stone |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=September 27, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927170336/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/lists/50-best-songs-of-2012-20121205/danny-brown-grown-up-19691231 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In a December 2012 interview with ''[[Pitchfork Media|Pitchfork]],'' Brown revealed the album would actually be titled ''Old.''<ref name=old>{{cite web | url=https://pitchfork.com/news/48975-danny-brown-reveals-new-album-title-collaborations-with-aap-rocky-purity-ring-rustie/ | title=Danny Brown Reveals New Album Title, Collaborations With A$AP Rocky, Purity Ring, Rustie | publisher=Pitchfork Media | work=Pitchfork.tv | date=December 17, 2012 | access-date=December 20, 2012 | author=Fitzmaurice, Larry | archive-date=December 20, 2012 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121220040219/http://pitchfork.com/news/48975-danny-brown-reveals-new-album-title-collaborations-with-aap-rocky-purity-ring-rustie/ | url-status=live }}</ref> The album, released under Fool's Gold, was released to [[music retailer]]s, unlike any of his previous releases. The album includes contributions from ASAP Rocky, Schoolboy Q, [[Ab-Soul]], [[Kitty (rapper)|Kitty]] and [[Purity Ring (band)|Purity Ring]], the latter of whom are contributing production, along with a hook from vocalist Megan James.<ref name=old/>

In January 2013, it was announced that Brown would be performing at the 2013 [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/check-out-the-2013-coachella-lineup |title=Check Out the 2013 Coachella Lineup |publisher=Complex |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=December 28, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228015532/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/01/check-out-the-2013-coachella-lineup |url-status=live }}</ref> In the summer of 2012, [[Kathy Griffin]] invited Danny Brown and [[ASAP Rocky]] to appear on the [[Valentine's Day]] episode of her talk show ''[[Kathy (TV series)|Kathy]].'' On February 14, Brown appeared alongside ASAP Rocky and [[Russell Brand]], on Griffin's late-night talk show where they played a dice game called "Suck breast? Kiss stomach?" and discussed the possibility of having children.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://pitchfork.com/news/49566-watch-danny-brown-and-aap-rocky-on-kathy-griffins-show-kathy/ | title=Watch Danny Brown and A$AP Rocky on Kathy Griffin's Talk Show "Kathy" | publisher=Pitchfork Media | work=Pitchfork.tv | date=February 15, 2012 | access-date=March 15, 2013 | author=Battan, Carrie | archive-date=March 5, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130305051314/http://pitchfork.com/news/49566-watch-danny-brown-and-aap-rocky-on-kathy-griffins-show-kathy/ | url-status=live }}</ref>

On March 1, 2013, Brown and American record producer [[Baauer]], announced their upcoming "Worst of Both Worlds" Tour. For the trek, the Fool's Gold signees started off in [[Houston, Texas]] on April 9 at Fitzgerald's. The brief tour, which only hit the West Coast, made stops in [[Austin, Texas]], [[Tucson, Arizona]] and [[San Francisco, California]]. They played both weekends of the Coachella Music and Arts Festival, wrapping up the tour on the second weekend (April 20).<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23063/title.danny-brown-baauer-announce-worst-of-both-worlds-tour | title=Danny Brown & Baauer Announce "Worst Of Both Worlds" Tour | publisher=Cheri Media Group | work=HipHopDX | date=March 1, 2013 | access-date=March 11, 2013 | author=Horowitz, Steven J. | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130304063224/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23063/title.danny-brown-baauer-announce-worst-of-both-worlds-tour | archive-date=March 4, 2013 | url-status=dead }}</ref> On March 8, Brown announced another tour in promotion for his upcoming album, the "Old & Reckless" Tour, featuring American female rapper [[Kitty (rapper)|Kitty]]. For his first-ever headlining tour, Brown began at [[SXSW]] on March 15 with a pair of shows. After completing his "Worst of Both Worlds" trek with Baauer, Kitty joined him for stops in [[St. Louis, Missouri]], [[Ann Arbor, Michigan]], [[New York City]], [[New York (state)|New York]] and [[Madison, Wisconsin]]. The tour concluded at [[Indianapolis, Indiana]]'s Deluxe on May 14.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23132/title.danny-brown-announces-old-reckless-tour-featuring-kitty-pryde | title=Danny Brown Announces "Old & Reckless" Tour Featuring Kitty Pryde | publisher=Cheri Media Group | work=HipHopDX | date=March 8, 2013 | access-date=March 11, 2013 | author=Horowitz, Steven J. | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130311011609/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.23132/title.danny-brown-announces-old-reckless-tour-featuring-kitty-pryde/ | archive-date=March 11, 2013 | url-status=dead }}</ref> In March, Brown also won his first award ever at the 2013 [[Woodie Awards]], winning in the "Best Video" category for "Grown Up."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/889024/danny-brown-wins-best-video-woodie.jhtml |title=Danny Brown Wins Best Video Woodie | Video |publisher=MTV |date=March 18, 2013 |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=July 23, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130723215904/http://www.mtv.com/videos/misc/889024/danny-brown-wins-best-video-woodie.jhtml |url-status=live }}</ref>

On March 18, 2013, Brown revealed in a Twitter post that ''Old'' would be released around the time ''XXX'' came out, which was mid August.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/danny-brown-reveals-release-date-for-old | title=Danny Brown Reveals Release Date for "Old" | publisher=[[Harris Publications]], Inc | work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] | date=March 18, 2013 | access-date=March 24, 2013 | author=Nostro, Lauren | archive-date=March 22, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130322050407/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/03/danny-brown-reveals-release-date-for-old | url-status=live }}</ref> On March 23, it was announced Brown had signed a management deal with [[Goliath Artists]], which also houses names such as [[Eminem]], [[The Alchemist (musician)|The Alchemist]], [[Blink-182]] and most recently [[Action Bronson]], who has previously collaborated with Brown.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.xxlmag.com/lifestyle/music-industry/2013/03/danny-brown-signs-management-deal-with-goliath-artists/ | title=Danny Brown Signs Management Deal With Goliath Artists | publisher=[[Harris Publications]], Inc | work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] | date=March 23, 2013 | access-date=March 24, 2013 | author=Diep, Eric | archive-date=December 7, 2013 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207194046/http://www.xxlmag.com/lifestyle/music-industry/2013/03/danny-brown-signs-management-deal-with-goliath-artists/ | url-status=live }}</ref> On May 3, Brown announced through Twitter that ''Old'' would feature guest appearances from [[Freddie Gibbs]], [[Schoolboy Q]], [[Mr. MFN eXquire]], Scrufizzer, [[ASAP Rocky]], [[Ab-Soul]], [[Charli XCX]] and [[Purity Ring (band)|Purity Ring]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/XDannyXBrownX/status/330474897983827968 |title=Twitter / XDannyXBrownX: #Old coming soon ... Featuring |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=October 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001232634/https://twitter.com/XDannyXBrownX/status/330474897983827968 |url-status=live }}</ref> He also said the production on the album was handled by [[Paul White (record producer)|Paul White]], [[Oh No (musician)|Oh No]], [[Rustie]], Skywlkr, [[A-Trak]], [[Darq E Freaker]] and Frank Dukes.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/XDannyXBrownX/status/330473330106830849 |title=Twitter / XDannyXBrownX: Production by Paul White, OhNo |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=October 1, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131001232610/https://twitter.com/XDannyXBrownX/status/330473330106830849 |url-status=live }}</ref> After an unfinished version [[music leak|leaked]] earlier in the year, Brown visited [[Tim Westwood]] on BBC Radio 1xtra in June 2013 to premiere the official version of "Kush Coma," a song featuring ASAP Rocky taken from the ''Old'' album.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2013/06/15/danny-brown-kush-coma-f-asap-rocky/ |title=Danny Brown – Kush Coma f. A$AP Rocky |publisher=2dopeboyz |date=June 15, 2013 |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=September 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928135356/http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2013/06/15/danny-brown-kush-coma-f-asap-rocky/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2013/06/19/danny-brown-kush-coma-f-asap-rocky-zelooperz/ |title=Danny Brown – Kush Coma f. A$AP Rocky & Zelooperz |publisher=2dopeboyz |date=June 19, 2013 |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=September 28, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130928135359/http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2013/06/19/danny-brown-kush-coma-f-asap-rocky-zelooperz/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On July 23, Brown was featured rapping alongside [[Insane Clown Posse]] in the music video for their song "When I'm Clownin'."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/videos/2013/07/insane-clown-posse-danny-brown-when-im-clownin |title=Exclusive: Insane Clown Posse, Danny Brown Get Trippy in "When I'm Clownin'" Video - New Video - Fuse |publisher=Fuse.tv |access-date=October 7, 2013}}</ref>

On August 12, Brown said on Twitter that he felt less than a priority at Fool's Gold Records: "Man #OLD fuck around and never come out ... Smh," tweeted Brown, referring to his forthcoming album ''Old.'' Brown then threatened to [[Music leak|leak]] the album himself: "I'm a fuck around and leak that shit myself if niggas don't get it together." Subsequently, Fool's Gold Records founder [[A-Trak]], announced that ''Old'' was indeed in the label pipeline, with a music video on the way.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25010/title.danny-brown-criticizes-fool-s-gold-records-threatens-to-leak-old- | title=Danny Brown Criticizes Fool's Gold Records, Threatens To Leak "Old" | publisher=Cheri Media Group | work=HipHopDX | date=August 12, 2013 | access-date=August 12, 2013 | author=Paine, Jake | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130815064721/http://www.hiphopdx.com/index/news/id.25010/title.danny-brown-criticizes-fool-s-gold-records-threatens-to-leak-old- | archive-date=August 15, 2013 | url-status=dead }}</ref> On August 26, 2013, Brown announced via Twitter that ''Old'' would be released on September 30, 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/XDannyXBrownX/status/372005796248580096 |title=Twitter / XDannyXBrownX: 9/30 #OLD |publisher=Twitter.com |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=October 6, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006093903/https://twitter.com/XDannyXBrownX/status/372005796248580096 |url-status=live }}</ref> ''Old'' debuted at number 17 on the US [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]], selling 15,000 copies in its first week of release.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/miley-cyrus-pusha-t-danny-brown-first-week-sales |title=Miley Cyrus, Pusha T & Danny Brown First Week Sales |publisher=Complex |access-date=October 16, 2013 |archive-date=February 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203013620/http://www.complex.com/music/2013/10/miley-cyrus-pusha-t-danny-brown-first-week-sales |url-status=live }}</ref>

On October 3, 2013, Danny Brown and A-Trak announced their "Double Trouble" tour.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2013/10/03/danny-brown-a-trak-announce-double-trouble-tour/ |title=Danny Brown & A-Trak Announce 'Double Trouble' Tour |publisher=2dopeboyz |date=October 3, 2013 |access-date=October 7, 2013 |archive-date=October 4, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004235049/http://www.2dopeboyz.com/2013/10/03/danny-brown-a-trak-announce-double-trouble-tour/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In November 2013, Brown was featured in the interactive music video for American singer-songwriter [[Bob Dylan]]'s 1965 hit single "[[Like a Rolling Stone]]."<ref>{{cite web |last=Grow |first=Kory |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/how-danny-brown-ended-up-in-bob-dylans-video-20131120 |title=How Danny Brown Ended Up in Bob Dylan's Video |publisher=Rolling Stone |date=November 20, 2013 |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=July 28, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150728054837/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/how-danny-brown-ended-up-in-bob-dylans-video-20131120 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/53063-watch-bob-dylans-insane-interactive-like-a-rolling-stone-video-starring-danny-brown/ |title=Watch Bob Dylan's Insane Interactive "Like a Rolling Stone" Video, Starring Danny Brown | News |publisher=Pitchfork |date=November 19, 2013 |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=July 26, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150726131820/http://pitchfork.com/news/53063-watch-bob-dylans-insane-interactive-like-a-rolling-stone-video-starring-danny-brown/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fuse.tv/2013/11/danny-brown-bob-dylan-like-a-rolling-stone-video |title=Danny Brown Stars in Bob Dylan's Official "Like a Rolling Stone" Video - New Video - Fuse |publisher=Fuse.tv |date=November 19, 2013 |access-date=August 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Zeichner |first=Naomi |url=http://www.thefader.com/2013/11/19/watch-danny-brown-in-a-bob-dylan-video/ |title=Watch Danny Brown in a Bob Dylan Video |publisher=The Fader |date=November 19, 2013 |access-date=August 10, 2015}}</ref> In January 2014, Brown guest starred in the [[Fox Broadcasting Company|Fox]] animated TV series ''[[Lucas Bros. Moving Co.]],'' voicing a character named Jumanji in the first-season episode "A/C Tundra." Brown's song "Witit" was also featured in the episode.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thecomedybureau.com/post/73006085202/lucas-brothers-moving-co-fox-premiere |title=The Lucas Brothers Moving Co. Premieres Tonight on... |publisher=The Comedy Bureau |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=January 13, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113122843/http://www.thecomedybureau.com/post/73006085202/lucas-brothers-moving-co-fox-premiere |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadwayworld.com/bwwtv/article/Scoop-ANIMATION-DOMINATION-on-FOX-Today-January-11-2014-20140110 |title=Scoop: ANIMATION DOMINATION on FOX - Today, January 11, 2014 |publisher=Broadwayworld.com |access-date=August 10, 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefutoncritic.com/listings/20131230fox16/ |title=Listings | TheFutonCritic.com - The Web's Best Television Resource |publisher=TheFutonCritic.com |date=January 18, 2014 |access-date=August 10, 2015}}</ref> On January 22, 2014, Danny Brown made his network television debut with a special performance on ''[[Jimmy Kimmel Live!]].'' Joined by [[Purity Ring (band)|Purity Ring]] vocalist Megan James, Brown performed "25 Bucks," a track off ''Old.''<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.spin.com/2014/01/danny-brown-purity-ring-megan-james-25-bucks-kimmel-video/ |title=Danny Brown, Purity Ring's Megan James Drop Well-Earned '25 Bucks' on 'Kimmel' |date=January 23, 2014 |publisher=SPIN |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=February 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203013620/http://www.spin.com/2014/01/danny-brown-purity-ring-megan-james-25-bucks-kimmel-video/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Estevez |first=Marjua |url=http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/01/danny-brown-performs-jimmy-kimmel-live/ |title=Danny Brown Performs On 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' - XXL |publisher=Xxlmag.com |date=January 23, 2014 |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=July 22, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150722045447/http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2014/01/danny-brown-performs-jimmy-kimmel-live/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=James |first=Jesse |url=http://stupiddope.com/2014/01/23/danny-brown-megan-james-perform-25-bucks-on-jimmy-kimmel-live-video/ |title=Danny Brown & Megan James Perform '25 Bucks' On Jimmy Kimmel Live! | Video |publisher=stupidDOPE |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=February 3, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140203001112/http://stupiddope.com/2014/01/23/danny-brown-megan-james-perform-25-bucks-on-jimmy-kimmel-live-video/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

In April 2014, ''Hot Soup,'' one of Brown's early mixtapes, was re-released as a [[double LP]] and [[7-inch]] with 7 bonus tracks for [[Record Store Day]]. It was also released on CD with a bonus disc of instrumentals. Along with ''Hot Soup,'' Brown also released ''Old'' as a double LP and a box set.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.factmag.com/2014/03/21/danny-brown-to-release-old-2008s-hot-soup-on-vinyl/ |title=Danny Brown to release Old, 2008's Hot Soup on vinyl - FACT Magazine: Music News, New Music |date=March 21, 2014 |publisher=Factmag.com |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=September 2, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150902110405/http://www.factmag.com/2014/03/21/danny-brown-to-release-old-2008s-hot-soup-on-vinyl/ |url-status=live }}</ref> On March 25, 2014, Brown appeared ''[[The Arsenio Hall Show]],'' where he promoted his third album ''Old'' and performed the single "Dip" from the album.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.spin.com/2014/03/danny-brown-arsenio-hall-video/ |title=Watch Danny Brown Perform 'Dip' and a Kindergarten Rap on 'Arsenio Hall' |publisher=SPIN |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=December 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151224093030/http://www.spin.com/2014/03/danny-brown-arsenio-hall-video/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Young |first=Alex |url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/03/watch-danny-brown-performs-on-the-arsenio-hall-show/ |title=Watch: Danny Brown performs on The Arsenio Hall Show |publisher=Consequence of Sound |date=March 26, 2014 |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=September 23, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150923225105/http://consequenceofsound.net/2014/03/watch-danny-brown-performs-on-the-arsenio-hall-show/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

On July 10, 2014, Brown opened for [[Macklemore & Ryan Lewis]] in front of 37,500 people in Marlay Park, Dublin. On July 11 and 12, Brown opened in front of 100,000 fans for [[Eminem]]'s sold-out concert at [[Wembley Stadium]] in [[London]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/news/eminem/77882 |title=NME News Danny Brown to support Eminem at Wembley Stadium shows |publisher=Nme.Com |date=June 13, 2014 |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=February 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203013620/http://www.nme.com/news/eminem/77882 |url-status=live }}</ref> In November 2014, Brown appeared on the song "[[Detroit vs. Everybody]]" alongside fellow Detroit-based rappers Eminem, [[Royce Da 5'9"]], [[Trick-Trick]], [[Dej Loaf]] and [[Big Sean]], from the [[Shady Records]] compilation album ''[[Shady XV]].''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://shadyrecords.com/2014/10/29/shadyxv-tracklist-revealed-new-merch-colorways-released |title=SHADYXV Tracklist Revealed + New Merch Colorways Released |publisher=Shady Records |date=October 29, 2014 |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=August 23, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150823173445/http://shadyrecords.com/2014/10/29/shadyxv-tracklist-revealed-new-merch-colorways-released/ |url-status=live }}</ref>

===2014–2016: ''Atrocity Exhibition''===
{{Main|Atrocity Exhibition (album)}}
[[Image:Danny Brown 2016.jpg|thumb|right|Danny Brown performing in July 2016.]] In October 2014, Brown announced he was working on a new album.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/28/danny-brown-new-album_n_6055052.html |title=Danny Brown Wants His New Album To Prove He's The Best Rapper Alive |publisher=Huffingtonpost.com |date=October 28, 2014 |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=September 24, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924210545/http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/10/28/danny-brown-new-album_n_6055052.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In January 2015, Brown announced he was working on a Dr. Seuss-inspired [[children's book]], written for his 13-year-old daughter: "It's really about self-esteem in black girls," the rapper told radio station Triple J during his Australian tour. "You know how black women do so much – process their hair, change their eye color? It's really about a little girl who does all these things to herself and changes herself, and she realizes she's just better off the way she is."<ref>{{cite web |last=Reed |first=Ryan |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/danny-brown-writing-childrens-book-20150105 |title=Danny Brown Writing Dr. Seuss-Styled Kids' Book About Self-Esteem |publisher=Rolling Stone |date=January 5, 2015 |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=August 9, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150809203255/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/danny-brown-writing-childrens-book-20150105 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-et-jc-rapper-danny-brown-dr-seuss-20150106-story.html |title=Rapper Danny Brown is finding his inner Dr. Seuss |newspaper=LA Times |date=January 6, 2015 |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=September 26, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150926082921/http://www.latimes.com/books/jacketcopy/la-et-jc-rapper-danny-brown-dr-seuss-20150106-story.html |url-status=live }}</ref> In April 2015, when asked if his album was done, Brown responded: "Almost. I took a break from it cause I'm so ahead of schedule with it knowing it ain't coming out no time soon".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/xdannyxbrownx/status/591987101626978305 |title=Danny Brown on Twitter: "Almost I took a break from it cause I'm so ahead of schedule with it knowing it ain't coming out no time soon" |publisher=Twitter.com |date=April 25, 2015 |access-date=August 10, 2015 |archive-date=February 3, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160203013620/https://twitter.com/xdannyxbrownx/status/591987101626978305 |url-status=live }}</ref>

In 2015, Brown became the lead artist on the theme song for the [[American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] comedy series ''[[Fresh Off the Boat]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/58349-danny-brown-does-the-fresh-off-the-boat-theme-song/|title=Danny Brown Does the "Fresh Off the Boat" Theme Song - Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|date=February 5, 2015|access-date=April 21, 2020|archive-date=September 24, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190924173232/https://pitchfork.com/news/58349-danny-brown-does-the-fresh-off-the-boat-theme-song/|url-status=live}}</ref> On June 10, 2016, Brown revealed on Instagram that he was "putting the final touches" on his fourth album. On June 14, Brown announced his signing to [[Warp Records]]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/danny-brown-speaks-on-moving-to-warp-records-and-upcoming-album-news.22270.html|title=Danny Brown Speaks On Moving To Warp Records & Upcoming Album|website=HNHH|date=June 15, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2016|archive-date=October 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026164410/http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/danny-brown-speaks-on-moving-to-warp-records-and-upcoming-album-news.22270.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and released the first official single from his upcoming album, titled "[[When It Rain]]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.factmag.com/2016/06/14/danny-brown-warp-when-it-rain/|title=Danny Brown signs to Warp, drops stunning 'When It Rain'|date=June 14, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2016|archive-date=October 17, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161017123537/http://www.factmag.com/2016/06/14/danny-brown-warp-when-it-rain/|url-status=live}}</ref> On July 17, Brown stated his new album would be titled ''[[Atrocity Exhibition (album)|Atrocity Exhibition]]'', taking inspiration from the [[Atrocity Exhibition (Joy Division song)|Joy Division song]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/07/danny-brown-has-named-his-new-album-atrocity-exhibition-after-the-joy-division-song/|title=Danny Brown has named his new album Atrocity Exhibition after the Joy Division song|date=July 18, 2016|access-date=July 18, 2016|archive-date=September 25, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160925193537/http://consequenceofsound.net/2016/07/danny-brown-has-named-his-new-album-atrocity-exhibition-after-the-joy-division-song/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/66881-danny-brown-announces-new-album-title-atrocity-exhibition/|title=Danny Brown Announces New Album Title Atrocity Exhibition - Pitchfork|website=pitchfork.com|date=July 18, 2016|access-date=April 21, 2020|archive-date=September 26, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160926195553/http://pitchfork.com/news/66881-danny-brown-announces-new-album-title-atrocity-exhibition/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thefader.com/2016/07/18/danny-brown-new-album-atrocity-exhibition|title=Danny Brown Names New Album Atrocity Exhibition|website=The FADER|access-date=July 18, 2016|archive-date=September 21, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921162416/http://www.thefader.com/2016/07/18/danny-brown-new-album-atrocity-exhibition|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2016, Brown appeared on ''[[The Eric Andre Show]]'', alongside ASAP Rocky, Nocando, Open Mike Eagle, and Go Dreamer, in a segment titled “Rapper Warrior Ninja.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/1891502/watch-eric-andres-rapper-warrior-ninja-sketch-with-danny-brown-aap-rocky-open-mike-eagle/video/|title=Watch Eric Andre's "Rapper Warrior Ninja" Sketch With Danny Brown, A$AP Rocky, Open Mike Eagle, Go Dreamer|date=August 1, 2016|access-date=April 21, 2020|archive-date=August 4, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200804032312/https://www.stereogum.com/1891502/watch-eric-andres-rapper-warrior-ninja-sketch-with-danny-brown-aap-rocky-open-mike-eagle/video/|url-status=live}}</ref> His album ''[[Atrocity Exhibition (album)|Atrocity Exhibition]]'' was shortlisted by [[IMPALA]] (The Independent Music Companies Association) for the Album of the Year Award 2016, which rewards on a yearly basis the best album released on an independent European label.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://impalamusic.org/content/25-artists-best-independent-album-year-europe/ |title= 25 artists up for best independent album of the year in Europe |publisher= IMPALA |access-date= March 14, 2017 |archive-date= March 15, 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170315085333/http://impalamusic.org/content/25-artists-best-independent-album-year-europe/ |url-status= dead }}</ref>

===2018–present: ''uknowhatimsayin¿''===
In August 2018, Brown streamed via Twitch a collection of songs unofficially titled the "Twitch EP".

In late April 2019, it was announced that Brown's fifth studio album, titled ''[[uknowhatimsayin¿]]'', would be released later that year, featuring production from [[Q-Tip (musician)|Q-Tip]], [[JPEGMafia]], and [[Paul White (record producer)|Paul White]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Daramola |first1=Israel |title=Danny Brown Announces New Album U Know What I'm Sayin? |url=https://www.spin.com/2019/04/danny-brown-announces-new-album-u-know-what-im-sayin/ |website=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |access-date=June 8, 2019 |date=April 30, 2019 |archive-date=May 3, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190503111603/https://www.spin.com/2019/04/danny-brown-announces-new-album-u-know-what-im-sayin/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In June 2019, [[Viceland]] announced that Brown would star in a talk show titled "Danny's House" produced by Derrick Beckles. The show's first season began on August 14, 2019.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Minkster |first1=Evan |title=Watch the Trailer for Danny Brown's New VICELAND Show "Danny's House" |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/watch-the-trailer-for-danny-brown-new-viceland-tv-show-dannys-house// |website=[[Pitchfork (magazine)|Pitchfork]] |access-date=June 8, 2019 |date=June 11, 2019 |archive-date=June 11, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611190902/https://pitchfork.com/news/watch-the-trailer-for-danny-brown-new-viceland-tv-show-dannys-house/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Since August 12, 2019, he plays the character Griffin in [[Nathan Barnatt]]'s web series ''[[Dad Feels]]'' and was featured in the song "Dad Feels Good".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wYmWDjg3GI|title=Dad Feels Good|website=Youtube|access-date=March 24, 2020|archive-date=December 26, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191226041604/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wYmWDjg3GI|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2019, he appeared as himself in a ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' expansion as a radio host with [[Skepta]]. Brown also lent his voice to Yung Ancestor, another fictional character in the game.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/61267/Introducing-iFruit-Radio|title=Introducing iFruit Radio|date=December 10, 2019|website=Rockstar Games Newswire|access-date=July 24, 2020|archive-date=August 5, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200805134416/https://www.rockstargames.com/newswire/article/61267/Introducing-iFruit-Radio|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2020, Brown was once again featured on ''[[The Eric Andre Show]]'', appearing with [[Talib Kweli]] as “Guest Judges” for the show’s recurring segment “Rapper Warrior Ninja”, after having been a contestant his previous appearance.<ref>{{Cite web | url=https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=i2aIweIaCyA|title=Rapper Warrior Ninja (feat. Jasper Dolphin, Pi'erre Bourne, Danny Brown)|website=Youtube}}
</ref> In March 2021, he featured on the band [[Brockhampton (band)|Brockhampton]]’s first single from their album ''[[Roadrunner: New Light, New Machine]]'' called "Buzzcut".

In 2022, Brown began hosting the weekly podcast ''The Danny Brown Show'' with YMH Studios.

==Personal life==
In 2015, Brown announced he was writing a [[children’s book]] intended for young black girls. Brown is the father of a daughter, born in 2002.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|date=January 6, 2015|title=Inspired by Daughter, Rapper Danny Brown Writing Children's Book|url=http://blackyouthproject.com/inspired-by-daughter-rapper-danny-brown-writing-childrens-book/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116032317/http://blackyouthproject.com/inspired-by-daughter-rapper-danny-brown-writing-childrens-book/|archive-date=January 16, 2021|access-date=May 16, 2021|website=The Black Youth Project|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Zisook|first=Brian "Z"|date=October 19, 2018|title="My Hobby Became My Job": Danny Brown Opens Up About His Relationship with Music|url=https://djbooth.net/features/2017-11-16-danny-brown-music-relationship|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201204143234/https://djbooth.net/features/2017-11-16-danny-brown-music-relationship|archive-date=December 4, 2020|access-date=May 16, 2021|website=DJBooth|language=en}}</ref>

==Discography==
{{Main|Danny Brown discography}}

;Studio albums
* ''[[The Hybrid (album)|The Hybrid]]'' (2010)
* ''[[XXX (Danny Brown album)|XXX]]'' (2011)
* ''[[Old (Danny Brown album)|Old]]'' (2013)
* ''[[Atrocity Exhibition (album)|Atrocity Exhibition]]'' (2016)
* ''[[U Know What I'm Sayin?|uknowhatimsayin¿]]'' (2019)
* ''Quaranta'' (2022)

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Work !! Result
|-
|| 2013
|| [[Woodie Awards]]
| Best Video
| "Grown Up"
| {{won}}
|-
|2020
|[[Libera Awards]]
|Best Hip-Hop/Rap Album
|''[[U Know What I'm Sayin?]]''
| {{won}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{AllMusic|class=artist|id=mn0001477553|label=Danny Brown}}
* [https://myspace.com/dannybrownrd Danny Brown] on [[Myspace]]
*[http://www.hitthefloor.com/music/urban/video-interview-danny-brown-htf-exclusive Danny Brown Interview 2013]

{{Danny Brown}}

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What So Not

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{{Short description|Australian music project}}
{{EngvarB|date=January 2018}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=January 2018}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = What So Not
| image =
| alias =
| origin = Sydney
| genre = {{hlist|[[Electronica]]|[[Experimental music|experimental]]|[[Hip hop music|Hip hop]]|[[Trap music (hip hop)|trap]]|[[Bass music|bass]]|[[House music|house]]|[[Wonky (music)|wonky]]}}
| occupation = {{hlist|DJ|record producer}}
| years_active = 2010–present
| label = {{hlist|[[Sweat It Out (record label)|Sweat It Out]]|Counter Records|[[Owsla]]}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Rüfüs Du Sol]]|[[Skrillex]]|[[Daniel Johns]]||[[RL Grime]]|[[Jagwar Ma]]|[[Toto (band)]]|[[Run The Jewels]]|[[San Holo]]|[[Zack de la Rocha]]|[[George Maple]]|}}
| website = {{URL|whatsonot.com}}
| current_members = * Christopher Emerson, also known as Emoh Instead
| past_members = [[Flume (musician)|Flume]]
}}

'''What So Not''' is an electronic music project by Australian record producer '''Emoh Instead''' (stage name of '''Christopher John Emerson'''). What So Not has toured the world, playing in various festivals, including [[Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival]], [[Pukkelpop]], [[Ultra Music Festival]] and [[Lollapalooza]]. What So Not is best known for his hits such as Innerbloom (What So Not Remix) (by [[RÜFÜS DU SOL]]),"Gemini" (featuring [[George Maple]]), "Jaguar", "High You Are" and "Tell Me" (with [[RL Grime]]). He has featured on charts such as the [[ARIA Charts|Australian Singles Chart]], [[Triple J Hottest 100]], and USA iTunes Dance Album chart. He released his debut album titled ''[[Not All the Beautiful Things]]'' on 9 March 2018.

==History==
===2010-2017-: Career beginnings===
What So Not started as a project between record producer Emoh Instead and [[Flume (musician)|Flume]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/what-so-not-mn0002980109/biography |title=What So Not - Biography & History |website=[[AllMusic]] |access-date=2018-02-22 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222102928/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/what-so-not-mn0002980109/biography |archive-date=2018-02-22 }}</ref> On 13 November 2011, What So Not released their debut EP, ''7 Dollar Bill''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/7-dollar-bill-ep/487529094 |title=7 Dollar Bill EP by What So Not |website=[[iTunes Store]] |date=17 December 2011 |access-date=2018-02-22 }}</ref> During this time, they had released several remixes of artists such as [[Peking Duk]], Tom Piper, and [[Major Lazer]],.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.beatport.com/track/i-love-to-rap-what-so-not-remix/3603832 |title=I Love to Rap - What So Not Remix by Peking DuK, Panama Black on Beatport |website=[[Beatport]] |access-date=2018-02-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://inthemix.junkee.com/major-lazer-get-free-ft-amber-what-so-not-remix/16705 |title=Major Lazer – Get Free ft. Amber (What So Not Remix) |last=Howe |first=Dave |date=2012-04-22 |website=inthemix |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222103631/http://inthemix.junkee.com/major-lazer-get-free-ft-amber-what-so-not-remix/16705 |archive-date=2018-02-22 |url-status=dead |access-date=2018-02-22}}</ref> In early 2013, they embarked on the Massive Universe Tour, in several venues across Australia.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://inthemix.junkee.com/what-so-not-when-we-started-the-project-the-scene-was-the-absolute-worst-it-got-to/20596 |title=What So Not: "When we started the project the scene was the absolute worst it got to" |last=Cunningham |first=Katie |date=2013-08-29 |website=inthemix |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180222104944/http://inthemix.junkee.com/what-so-not-when-we-started-the-project-the-scene-was-the-absolute-worst-it-got-to/20596 |archive-date=2018-02-22 |url-status=dead |access-date=2018-02-22}}</ref> On 28 May 2013, they released their second EP, ''The Quack'', featuring a collaboration with [[Action Bronson]] on label [[Owsla]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-quack-single/id972363926 |title=The Quack - Single by What So Not on Apple Music |website=[[iTunes Store]] |date=21 June 2013 |access-date=2018-02-22 }}</ref>

The duo released the song, "Jaguar" on 6 December 2013.<ref>{{cite web|title=What So Not Release New Song 'Jaguar'|url=http://www.moshtix.com.au/v2/news/musicnews/what-so-not-release-new-song-jaguar/23653|work=moshtix|publisher=moshtix Pty Ltd|access-date=9 February 2015|author=Sarah Bella|date=29 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Flume's What So Not Returns with 'Jaguar'|url=http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2013/11/28/flumes-what-so-not-project-returns-with-jaguar/|work=TheMusic.com.au|publisher=Street Press Australia Pty Ltd|access-date=9 February 2015|date=28 November 2013}}</ref>

On 24 June 2014, What So Not and [[RL Grime]] released their single, "Tell Me", with Chris Martins from [[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] describing the track as "of both melodic might and percussive ferocity".<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.spin.com/2014/03/rl-grime-what-so-not-tell-me-stream-flume-emoh/ |title=Destroy Your Speakers With RL Grime and What So Not's 'Tell Me' |last=Martins |first=Chris |date=2014-03-07 |website=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416133154/https://www.spin.com/2014/03/rl-grime-what-so-not-tell-me-stream-flume-emoh/ |archive-date=2016-04-16 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-02-22}}</ref>

In February 2015, Flume announced his departure from What So Not, citing that he and Emoh Instead had been moving in different creative directions, and stated that the upcoming ''Gemini EP'' would be What So Not's last release as a duo.<ref>https://musicfeeds.com.au/news/flume-has-officially-left-what-so-not/</ref> "Gemini" featuring [[George Maple]], the first track from the EP, debuted on 9 May 2015.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nesthq.com/what-so-not-gemini/ |title="Gemini" Is the First of the Last From Flume & Emoh as What So Not |website=NestHQ |access-date=2018-02-22 }}</ref> The track was named on [[Triple J Hottest 100]] later that year and peaked at number 52 on the [[ARIA Charts|Australian Singles Chart]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.noise11.com/news/aria-singles-wiz-khalifa-charlie-puth-1-20150509|title=ARIA Singles: Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth Are Still No 1|publisher=Noise11|last=Ryan|first=Gavin|date=9 May 2015|access-date=9 May 2015}}</ref>

''Gemini'' was released as a free download on 18 December 2015, which featured collaborations with artists [[Dillon Francis]], Tunji Ige and [[KLP (musician)]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/12/release-long-awaited-gemini-ep-includes-final-selection-flume-production/ |title=What So Not give away long-awaited 'Gemini' EP, includes final selection of Flume production |last=Mccarthy |first=Wll |date=2015-12-17 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170515213610/http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2015/12/release-long-awaited-gemini-ep-includes-final-selection-flume-production/ |archive-date=2017-05-15 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-02-22}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.youredm.com/2015/12/17/what-so-nots-gemini-ep-is-finally-here-and-it-slays/ |title=What So Not's Gemini Ep Is Finally Here, and It Slays |last=Rubinstein |first=Peter |date=2015-12-17 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821185055/http://www.youredm.com/2015/12/17/what-so-nots-gemini-ep-is-finally-here-and-it-slays/ |archive-date=2017-08-21 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-02-23}}</ref> The EP was downloaded over 800,000 times, charted globally on iTunes Electronic EP chart and was named to various year-end "best of" lists.{{citation needed|date=February 2018}}

In November 2015, What So Not, [[Baauer]] and George Maple co-produced a track for Australian rapper [[Tkay Maidza]], titled "Ghost".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://inthemix.junkee.com/hear-tkay-maidzas-new-track-with-baauer-what-so-not-and-george-maple/133735 |title=Hear Tkay Maidza's new track with Baauer, What So Not and George Maple |last=Jarvis |first=Nick |date=2015-11-17 |website=inthemix |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223090908/http://inthemix.junkee.com/hear-tkay-maidzas-new-track-with-baauer-what-so-not-and-george-maple/133735 |archive-date=2018-02-23 |url-status=dead |access-date=2018-02-23}}</ref> The song was premiered on [[Triple J]]. On 9 September 2016, What So Not released his first EP as a solo artist, ''Divide & Conquer'', which included previously released track "Lone".<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7503508/what-so-not-divide-and-conquer-ep |title=Hear a Solo-Emoh Sound on What So Not's 'Divide and Conquer' EP |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=2016-09-09 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161201045140/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7503508/what-so-not-divide-and-conquer-ep |archive-date=2016-12-01 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-02-23}}</ref>

In October 2016, What So Not, George Maple and [[Djemba Djemba]] co-produced a track on Australian rapper [[Tkay Maidza]]'s debut album, titled "Afterglow".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/song/afterglow-mt0053754658|title=Afterglow - Tkay Maidza {{!}} Song Info {{!}} AllMusic|website=AllMusic|access-date=2018-03-06}}</ref>

On 3 November 2016, RL Grime released the single "Waiting" in collaboration with What So Not and [[Skrillex]] which was in production since 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/2016/11/03/500501045/songs-we-love-rl-grime-what-so-not-and-skrillex-waiting |title=Songs We Love: RL Grime, What So Not And Skrillex, 'Waiting' |last=Buerger |first=Megan |date=2016-11-03 |website=[[NPR]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728214302/https://www.npr.org/2016/11/03/500501045/songs-we-love-rl-grime-what-so-not-and-skrillex-waiting |archive-date=2017-07-28 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-02-23}}</ref> The track's release was teased through a promotional video which parodied chat-line advertisements and featured footage of 1980-era-influenced vixens with a phone number flashing across the screen, where by calling the number listeners can hear the song in full.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/11/skrillex-rl-grime-what-so-not-collaboration-teaser/ |title=RL Grime, What So Not and Skrillex share 'Waiting' teaser ahead of release this week |last=McCarthy |first=Will |date=2016-11-01 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229020330/http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/11/skrillex-rl-grime-what-so-not-collaboration-teaser/ |archive-date=2016-12-29 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-02-23}}</ref>

A collaboration between What So Not and New York artist LPX, "Better", was released on 8 September 2017;<ref name ="betterrelease">{{Cite web |url=http://djtimes.com/not-releases-powerful-new-better-featuring-lpx/ |title=What So Not Releases Powerful New Single, "Better" Featuring LPX |last=Bonavoglia |first=Brian |date=2017-09-08 |website=DJ Times |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180223093334/http://djtimes.com/not-releases-powerful-new-better-featuring-lpx/ |archive-date=2018-02-23 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-02-23}}</ref> and was debuted on Australian Radio Station Triple J on 7 September 2017. "I had a few productions I’d been working on in this sonic field but struggled to find a vocalist with the right attitude and tone to fit. Lizzy and I clicked instantly on this trajectory & began jamming on the tune," stated What So Not about the track's production.<ref name ="betterrelease" /> He released "Be Ok Again" which featured Australian musician [[Daniel Johns]] on 28 November 2017.<ref name="beokagain">{{Cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/first-spin-what-so-not-and-daniel-johns-team-up-on-be-ok-again/9200046 |title=First Spin: What So Not and Daniel Johns team up for 'Be Ok Again' |last=Newstead |first=Al |date=2017-11-28 |website=[[Triple J]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180227105620/http://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/first-spin-what-so-not-and-daniel-johns-team-up-on-be-ok-again/9200046 |archive-date=2018-02-27 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-02-27}}</ref> The track was produced after Johns noticed What So Not working with [[Slumberjack]] as he walked by the studio, which prompted him to invite What So Not to work together at his [[Newcastle, New South Wales|Newscastle]] studio.<ref name="beokagain" />

===2018-2020: ''Not All the Beautiful Things''===
On 31 January 2018, What So Not announced the arrival of his debut album titled ''[[Not All the Beautiful Things]]'' which was released on 9 March 2018.<ref name="NATBT announcement">{{Cite web |url=http://mixmag.net/read/what-so-not-announces-debut-album-not-all-the-beautiful-things-news |title=What So Not Announces Debut Album 'Not All the Beautiful Things' |last=Lee |first=Valerie |date=2018-01-31 |website=[[Mixmag]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206105155/http://mixmag.net/read/what-so-not-announces-debut-album-not-all-the-beautiful-things-news |archive-date=2018-02-06 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-02-06}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/lisakocay/2018/03/09/what-so-not-not-all-the-beautiful-things-skrillex-toto/#6eebb4de1236 |title=What So Not Discusses New Album and Working with Toto and Skrillex |last=Kocay |first=Lisa |date=2018-03-09 |website=[[Forbes]] |access-date=2018-03-10}}</ref><ref name="notallthebeautifulthings itunes">{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/not-all-the-beautiful-things/1308423613 |title=Not All the Beautiful Things by What So Not on Apple Music |website=[[iTunes Store]] |date=9 March 2018 |access-date=2018-03-10 }}</ref> The album featured collaborations with several artists, including [[Skrillex]], Slumberjack, [[San Holo]], and [[Americans|American]] rock band [[Toto (band)|Toto]].<ref name="NATBT features">{{Cite web |url=https://music.soundgrail.com/blog/what-so-not-not-all-the-beautiful-things/ |title=What So Not's Debut Album ''Not All the Beautiful Things'' |last=Wiedenman |first=Ian |date=2018-03-09 |website=SoundGrail |access-date=2018-03-19}}</ref> Together with the announcement, he released lead album single "Stuck In Orbit" which was co-produced with Jono Ma from Australian [[Psychedelic music|psychedelic]] [[dance music|dance]] band [[Jagwar Ma]].<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8097254/what-so-not-stuck-in-orbit-album-exclusive |title=What So Not Teases Debut Album With Single 'Stuck in Orbit': Exclusive |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=2018-01-30 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180206110231/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8097254/what-so-not-stuck-in-orbit-album-exclusive |archive-date=2018-02-06 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-02-27}}</ref> What So Not released a third album single titled "Beautiful", a collaboration with Swedish singer/songwriter [[Winona Oak]],<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://nylon.com/articles/what-so-not-beautiful-winona-oak |title=What So Not Introduces Winona Oak With "Beautiful" |date=2018-02-27 |website=NYLON |language=en |access-date=27 August 2019}}</ref> on 27 February 2018 and announced a national Australia tour for his "Beautiful Things' World Tour" where he visited cities Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane in June 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://themusic.com.au/news/all/2018/02/27/what-so-not-announces-aussie-leg-of-beautiful-things-world-tour/ |title=What So Not Announces Aussie Leg Of 'Beautiful Things' World Tour |website=the music.au |access-date=2018-02-27}}</ref>

What So Not's first single of 2019, "We Can Be Friends" featuring American singer [[Herizen F. Guardiola|Herizen]], was released on 22 January 2019.<ref>{{Cite magazine |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8494370/what-so-not-herizen-we-can-be-friends |title=What So Not & Herizen Hit Lofty Future Moods On 'We Can Be Friends': Listen |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=2019-01-22 |magazine=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123120700/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8494370/what-so-not-herizen-we-can-be-friends |archive-date=2019-01-23 |access-date=2019-02-02}}</ref> He previously met the singer at a songwriting workshop in [[Nicaragua]], while citing American record producer and rapper [[J Dilla]] as the track's main inspiration.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youredm.com/2019/01/22/what-so-not-we-can-be-friends-herizen-listen/ |title=What So Not drops new standout collab 'We Can Be Friends' with Herizen |last=Powell |first=Karlie |date=2019-01-22 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202172520/https://www.youredm.com/2019/01/22/what-so-not-we-can-be-friends-herizen-listen/ |archive-date=2019-02-02 |access-date=2019-02-03}}</ref>

On 6 February 2020, What So Not announced he was "taking a break", stating "I want to pull myself out of the 'routine' of it all and make sure everything I do is 110%."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/what-so-hot-indefinite-hiatus-2605675 |title=What So Not announces a slew of shows before indefinite hiatus |last=Ziwei |first=Puah |website=[[NME]] |date=7 February 2020 }}</ref> followed by radio silence on his social media.

===2021-present: ''Anomaly''===
On 8 January 2021, What So Not returned from hiatus with a remix for [[Run The Jewels]] featuring [[Pharrell Williams]] and [[Zack de la Rocha]] stating "I was honored to get the nod to put this record out, not only with RTJ, but also my childhood heroes Zack and Pharrell."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/what-so-not-remix-of-run-the-jewels-just-21630/ |title=What So Not Shares Official Remix of Run The Jewels' 'JU$T'|last=JENKE |first=TYLER |date=8 January 2021 }}</ref>

In April 2021 What So Not announced a "new era" and subsequently release of "The Change" featuring [[DMA's]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=2021-04-28 |title=What So Not Enters A New Era With DMA'S Collaboration, "The Change" [LISTEN] |url=https://www.youredm.com/2021/04/28/what-so-not-enters-a-new-era-with-dmas-collaboration-the-change-listen/ |access-date=2022-06-04 |website=Your EDM |language=en-US}}</ref> ''NME'' said "The track channels the Manchester influences of DMA’S 2020 record ‘The Glow’, but flips the balance of rock and dance to the latter, aping an Underworld-style rave."<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/hear-what-so-not-and-dmas-team-up-on-rave-single-the-change-2929068 | title=Hear What So Not and DMA'S team up on rave single 'The Change' |last=Martin |first=Josh| website=[[NME]] |date=28 April 2021 }}</ref>

==Discography==
{{main|What So Not discography}}

* ''[[Not All the Beautiful Things]]'' (2018)
* ''Anomaly'' (2022)

==Awards and nominations==
===AIR Awards===
The Australian Independent Record Awards (commonly known informally as [[AIR Awards]]) is an annual awards night to recognise, promote and celebrate the success of Australia's Independent Music sector.
{{awards table}}
|-
| [[AIR Awards of 2019]]
|"Beautiful" (featuring [[Winona Oak]])
| Best Independent Dance, Electronica Or Club Single
| {{won}}
| <ref name="2019nom">{{cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/2019-air-awards-nominees-20190328|title=2019 AIR Awards Nominees|date=28 March 2019 |access-date=20 August 2020}}</ref>
|-
{{end}}

===Environmental Music Prize===
The [[Environmental Music Prize]] is a quest to find a theme song to inspire action on climate and conservation. It commenced in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://themusicnetwork.com/environmental-music-prize-search/|title=Environmental Music Prize Searches for Green Theme Song|website=The Music Network|date=May 2022|access-date=22 June 2022}}</ref>
{{awards table}}
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
| 2022
| "Messin' Me Up" (featuring [[Evan Giia]])
| Environmental Music Prize
| {{nom}}
| <ref name="prize info">{{Cite web|url=https://environmentalmusicprize.com/prize/|title=Prize|website=[[Environmental Music Prize]]|access-date=22 June 2022}}</ref>
|-
{{end}}

===Queensland Music Awards===
The [[Queensland Music Awards]] (previously known as Q Song Awards) are annual awards celebrating [[Queensland, Australia]]'s brightest emerging artists and established legends. They commenced in 2006.

{{Awards table}} (wins only)
! {{Abbr|Ref.|Reference}}
|-
! scope="row"| 2022
| "Every Single Time" Example featuring What So Not & Lucy Lucy
| Video of the Year
| {{Won}}
| <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://scenestr.com.au/music/2022-queensland-music-awards-winners-20220329|title= 2022 Queensland Music Awards Winners|website=Scenestr|date=29 March 2022|access-date=31 March 2022}}</ref>
|}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{SoundCloud|whatsonot|What So Not}}
* {{YouTube|channel=UC_BCgUU6ufG0tKo34YwEYjw|title=What So Not}}

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Meatball Machine

2022-07-10T03:19:24Z

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| name = Meatball Machine
| image = Meatball Machine.jpg
| image_size =
| caption = Theatrical poster to ''Meatball Machine'' (2005)
| director = [[Yūdai Yamaguchi]] Jun'ichi Yamamoto
| producer = Yukihiko Yamaguchi
| writer = Junya Kato
| narrator =
| starring = Issei Takahashi Aoba Kawai Kenichi Kawasaki Shōichirō Masumoto Tōru Tezuka Ayano Yamamoto
| music =
| cinematography = Shinji Kugimiya Shuji Momose
| editing =
| studio =
| distributor = King Record Co. (Japan) TLA Releasing (USA)
| released = {{Film date|2005}}
| runtime = 90 minutes
| country = [[Japan]]
| language = [[Japanese language|Japanese]]
| budget =
| gross =
}}

{{nihongo|'''''Meatball Machine'''''|ミートボールマシン|Mītobōru mashin}} is a 2005 Japanese [[tokusatsu]] horror film directed by [[Yūdai Yamaguchi]] and Jun'ichi Yamamoto based on a film by Yamamoto from 1999. Special effects and makeup effects were by [[Yoshihiro Nishimura]]. It was followed by a sequel, '''''Meatball Machine: Kodoku.'''''

==Plot==
Yōji is a young lonely factory worker who falls for an equally lonely girl co-worker, Sachiko, but is unable to tell her of his interest. After he is assaulted in a theater by a crossdresser, Yōji finds what looks like an alien insect and hides it in his room. The next night, he comes across Sachiko being sexually attacked by another fellow worker. He attempts to come to her aid but is beaten. Sachiko feels sorry for him and returns with him to his apartment. During this encounter, Sachiko is attacked by the alien object which penetrates her and turns her into a bio-mechanical monster, a NecroBorg. These parasites take over human bodies and use their flesh to create weapons which they use to fight each other. Yōji is also infected and the plot eventually leads to a showdown fight to the death between the two would-be lovers. A side plot concerns a father who is out to kill the NecroBorgs who have also infected his daughter.

==Production==
''Meatball Machine'' is based on a 1999 film of the same name written, produced and directed by Jun'ichi Yamamoto. The 70 minute theatrical version was released in Japan on May 22, 1999 and starred Toshihisa Watanabe, Akiko Sasaki and Rino Sōma.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://us.imdb.com/title/tt0878820/ | title=Meatball Machine (1999) | publisher=[[IMDb]] | accessdate=2009-07-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | script-title=ja:ミートボールマシン | url=http://www.allcinema.net/prog/show_c.php?num_c=241691 | title=ミートボールマシン | publisher=All Cinema | work=allcinema.net | accessdate=2009-07-29 | language=Japanese}}</ref>

The special effects, special makeup effects and moldmaking for the NecroBorgs were done by noted effects artist [[Yoshihiro Nishimura]] who would go on to do effects for ''[[The Machine Girl]]'' and ''[[Tokyo Gore Police]]''. Nishimura would go on to direct the 2017 sequel, ''Meatball Machine Kodoku''.

==Cast==
*Issei Takahashi as Yōji
*Aoba Kawai as Sachiko
*Kenichi Kawasaki as Tanaka
*Shōichirō Masumoto as Doi
*Tōru Tezuka as Tsujimoto
*[[Ayano Yamamoto]] as Michino

==Release==
The movie was released theatrically in Japan on September 23, 2006. The DVD was released in Japan on February 7, 2007.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.allcinema.net/prog/show_c.php?num_c=325807 | title=MEATBALL MACHINE -ミートボールマシン- | publisher=All Cinema | work=allcinema.net | accessdate=2009-07-29 | language=Japanese}}</ref> The USA version of the DVD with English subtitles came out June 5, 2007. The DVD releases also contain the original 1999 version of ''Meatball Machine'' edited down to a 13-minute short, a making-of featurette and another short ''Reject or Death'' which expands on the side plot of the scientist father and his daughter.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nipponcinema.com/releases/dvd/meatball_machine_tla/ | title=DVD release - Meatball Machine | publisher=Nippon Cinema | work=nipponcinema.com | accessdate=2009-07-29}}</ref><ref name="chud">{{cite web | url=http://www.chud.com/articles/articles/10681/1/DVD-REVIEW-MEATBALL-MACHINE/Page1.html | title=DVD REVIEW: MEATBALL MACHINE | publisher=chud.com | work=chud.com | accessdate=2009-07-31 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090925223548/http://www.chud.com/articles/articles/10681/1/DVD-REVIEW-MEATBALL-MACHINE/Page1.html | archive-date=2009-09-25 | url-status=dead }}</ref>

==Reception==
Some reviews called the film a mediocre rip-off of [[Shinya Tsukamoto]]'s classic ''[[Tetsuo: The Iron Man]]'' but the Severed Cinema reviewer calls ''Meatball Machine'' the superior of the two movies, "a super-gory hodgepodge tongue-in-cheek ultraviolent video game monster mash misfit movie with ... charm and silly sweetness".<ref>{{cite web | url=http://severed-cinema.com/index.php?Itemid=26&id=69&option=com_content&task=view | title=Meatball Machine | publisher=Severed Cinema | work=severed-cinema.com | accessdate=2009-07-31}}</ref> Critics and viewers found obvious parallels between the film and [[Tetsuo: The Iron Man]].

Another reviewer, however, labels it "a resume reel" and "a difficult movie to defend"<ref name="dvdverdict">{{cite web | url=http://www.dvdverdict.com/reviews/meatballmachine.php | title=Meatball Machine | publisher=DVD Verdict | work=dvdverdict.com | accessdate=2009-07-31}}</ref> although the Dreamin' Demon review says it is "one of the more entertaining B-Movies I have watched in a while."<ref name="demon">{{cite web | url=http://www.dreamindemon.com/2009/07/18/review-meatball-machine/ | title=Meatball Machine Review | publisher=The Dreamin' Demon | work=dreamindemon.com | accessdate=2009-07-31}}</ref> A further review praises the special effects and makeup effects but not the movie.<ref name="chud"/>

Two of the reviewers mention that the film's plot of doomed lovers who cannot connect can be taken as a metaphor for the difficulties and dangers inherent in expressing feelings and how emotional issues can be transformed into something monstrous.<ref name="dvdverdict"/><ref name="demon"/>

==Notes==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|820111}}

{{Yūdai Yamaguchi}}

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Shoresy

2022-05-29T05:03:31Z

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{{Short description|Canadian comedy television series}}
{{Infobox television
| image =
| caption =
| genre = [[Sitcom]]
| creator = [[Jared Keeso]]
| writer = Jared Keeso
| director = [[Jacob Tierney]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* Jared Keeso
* [[Tasya Teles]]
* Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat
* Blair Lamora
* Keilani Elizabeth Rose
* Ryan McDonell
* [[Camille Sullivan]]
* Jonathan-Ismael Diaby
* [[Terry Ryan (ice hockey, born 1977)|Terry Ryan]]
}}
| opentheme =
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| country = Canada
| language = English
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 6
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| executive_producer = {{unbulleted list|Jared Keeso|Jacob Tierney|Mark Montefiore|Kara Haflidson}}
| producer = {{unbulleted list|Brendan Brady|[[Tiio Horn]]}}
| location = [[Sudbury, Ontario]], Canada
| runtime = 21–30 minutes
| company = {{unbulleted list|New Metric Media|[[Bell Media]]|[[WildBrain Studios]]|Play Fun Games Pictures}}
| camera = [[Single-camera setup|Single-camera]]
| distributor = [[WildBrain Distribution]]
| network = [[Crave (streaming service)|Crave]]
| picture_format = [[High-definition television|HDTV]] [[1080i]]
| audio_format = [[Dolby Digital]] 5.1
| first_aired = {{Start date|2022|5|13}}
| last_aired = present
| related = ''[[Letterkenny (TV series)|Letterkenny]]''
}}

'''''Shoresy''''' is a Canadian television comedy series created by and starring [[Jared Keeso]] that premiered on [[Crave (streaming service)|Crave]] on May 13, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |first=Greg |last=David |url=https://www.tv-eh.com/2022/04/19/the-puck-drops-on-crave-original-series-shoresy-may-13/ |title=The puck drops on Crave original series Shoresy, May 13 |website=TV, eh? |date=April 19, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Shoresy">{{cite web |url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2021/06/10/the-amazing-race-canada-letterkenny-spinoff-join-upcoming-bell-media-lineup.html |title='The Amazing Race Canada,' 'Letterkenny' spinoff join upcoming Bell Media lineup |website=[[Toronto Star]] |first=Victoria |last=Ahearn |date=June 10, 2021 |access-date=June 11, 2021}}</ref> A spinoff of ''[[Letterkenny (TV series)|Letterkenny]]'', the series focuses on the titular character of [[List of Letterkenny characters#Shoresy|Shoresy]] (Keeso) as he moves to [[Greater Sudbury|Sudbury]] to take a role with a struggling Triple A-level ice hockey team, the Sudbury Bulldogs.<ref name=gamefaces>{{cite web |first=Greg |last=David |url=https://www.tv-eh.com/2021/11/19/game-faces-on-production-underway-on-letterkenny-spin-off-series-shoresy/ |title=Game faces on. Production underway on Letterkenny spin-off series Shoresy |website=TV, eh? |date=November 19, 2021 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

In the United States, the series premiered on [[Hulu]] on May 27, 2022.<ref name=ahearn>{{cite web |first=Victoria |last=Ahearn |url=https://playbackonline.ca/2022/02/14/hulu-picks-up-craves-upcoming-letterkenny-spinoff-shoresy/ |title=Hulu picks up Crave’s upcoming Letterkenny spinoff Shoresy |website=[[Playback (magazine)|Playback]] |date=February 14, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

==Plot==
After losing 20 straight games and running dead last in the four-team Triple A-level Northern Ontario Senior Hockey League (NOSHO), the Sudbury Bulldogs are faced with being completely shut down. However, team newcomer Shore ("Shoresy") makes a bet to team general manager Nat that the team will never lose again if he's given a chance to take control. With the help of new coach Sanguinet, a roster of new players, and the dissolution of the team on the line, Shoresy sets out to prove that the Bulldogs can play as a team, get bums in seats, and make a name for themselves.

==Cast==
===Main===
* [[Jared Keeso]] as Shoresy
* [[Tasya Teles]] as Nat
* Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat as Sanguinet
* Blair Lamora as Ziigwan
* Keilani Rose as Miigwan
* Jonathan-Ismael Diaby as Dolo
* [[Terry Ryan (ice hockey, born 1977)|Terry Ryan]] as Ted Hitchcock
* Ryan McDonell as Michaels

===Recurring===
* Max Bouffard as JJ Frankie JJ
* Andrew Antsanen as Brant "Goody" Goodleaf
* [[Camille Sullivan]] as Laura Mohr
* [[Laurence Leboeuf]] as herself
* [[Jon Mirasty]] as Jim #1
* [[Brandon Nolan]] as Jim #2
* [[Jordan Nolan]] as Jim #3
* Keegan Long as Liam
* Bourke Cazabon as Cory

===Guests===
* [[Scott Thompson (comedian)|Scott Thompson]] as Shoresy's foster father
* [[Jonathan Torrens]] as Remy Nadeau
* [[Jacob Tierney]] as Benoit "Benny" Brodeur
* [[Kim Cloutier]] as Anik Archambault
* [[Eliana Jones]] as Mercedes
* [[Tessa Bonhomme]] as herself
* [[Jay Onrait]] as himself
* Brian "Rear Admiral" McGonagall as himself
* Lysandre Nadeau as herself

==Production and development==
Shoresy is played by [[Jared Keeso]], but within ''Letterkenny'' he is only seen in contexts that obscured his face as Keeso simultaneously plays the leading role of Wayne.<ref>{{cite web |first=Tara |last=McCauley |url=https://television.mxdwn.com/news/letterkenny-announces-spin-off-series-shoresy-as-production-begins-on-seasons-ten-and-eleven/ |title='Letterkenny' Announces Spin-Off Series 'Shoresy' as Production Begins on Seasons Ten and Eleven |website=mxdwn Television |date=June 15, 2021 |access-date=June 17, 2021}}</ref> Justin Stockman of [[Bell Media]] explained the decision to proceed with a Shoresy spinoff by noting that he is one of the most popular characters in ''Letterkenny'' merchandising, and acknowledging the creative potential involved in building on the story of a character about whom very little is known in the original show.<ref name="Shoresy"/>

Production on the series launched in November 2021 in Sudbury.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thesudburystar.com/entertainment/letterkenny-spinoff-shoresy-to-begin-shooting-in-sudbury-shortly |title=Letterkenny spinoff Shoresy to begin shooting in Sudbury shortly |website=[[Sudbury Star]] |date=October 31, 2021 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref> Production locations have included the [[Sudbury Arena]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Mary |last=Katherine Keown |url=https://www.thesudburystar.com/entertainment/local-arts/city-council-throws-support-behind-shot-in-sudbury-tv-shows |title=City council throws support behind shot-in-Sudbury TV shows |website=[[Sudbury Star]] |date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

During the tenth-season ''Letterkenny'' episode "VidVok", Tanis explains to Wayne that she managed to get Shore a position on the Sudbury Bulldogs and will be moving soon, setting up the ''Shoresy'' series. The show's first teaser trailer was released in February 2022.<ref>{{cite web |first=Jessica |last=Rawden |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/trailers/the-letterkenny-spinoff-shoresy-dropped-its-first-footage-and-we-finally-got-to-see-his-face |title=The Letterkenny Spinoff Shoresy Dropped Its First Footage And We Finally Got To See His Face |website=Cinema Blend |date=February 14, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

==Episodes==
{{Episode table |background=#12294B |overall= |title= |director= |writer= |airdate= |released=y |episodes=
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Never Lose Again
|DirectedBy = [[Jacob Tierney]]
|WrittenBy = [[Jared Keeso]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|13}}
|ShortSummary = Shoresy tries to prevent his team from folding.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Veteran Presence
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|13}}
|ShortSummary = Shoresy and his new recruits attend a team mixer at Nat's.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Know Your Role
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|20}}
|ShortSummary = The Bulldogs face off against the Timmins Timber Kings and the infamous Apeldoorn brothers.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = If You Can't Win, Don't Play
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|20}}
|ShortSummary = Shoresy attends his family reunion, and the Bulldogs play the North Bay Norsemen.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Hockey Brings People Together
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|27}}
|ShortSummary = The Bulldogs face the powerhouse Soo Cyclones.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Don't Poke the Bear
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|27}}
|ShortSummary = The Soo Cyclones return for the Bulldogs final.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
}}

==Critical response==
In advance of the series premiere, [[John Doyle (critic)|John Doyle]] of ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'' praised the show, writing that "In the spirit of ''Letterkenny'', the humour is funny, mad, droll, childish and spiky. Full of salty Canadian vernacular, it soars. There are more visual jokes than you might find in the average episode of ''Letterkenny'', but the flavour is the familiar tone of boldly irreverent, and it is sometimes slashing satire with more puns than you can count. In an expected but delightful way, ''Shoresy'' is ''Letterkenny'' refreshed. Who knew that a series which opened some years ago with the line, “A coupla hockey players came up the lane way the other day,” could eventually unleash this great spinoff."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-shoresy-at-last-a-real-hockey-show-about-real-hockey/ |title=Shoresy: At last, a real hockey show about real hockey |website=[[The Globe and Mail]] |first=John |last=Doyle |author-link=John Doyle (critic) |date=May 10, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.crave.ca/en/tv-shows/shoresy ''Shoresy''] on [[Crave (streaming service)|Crave]]
* [https://www.hulu.com/series/shoresy-35e7a994-c7e8-4b5d-97d3-e2c8a4d1d75b ''Shoresy''] on [[Hulu]]
* {{IMDb title|18249282}}

[[Category:2022 Canadian television series debuts]]
[[Category:2020s Canadian sitcoms]]
[[Category:Crave original programming]]
[[Category:Television shows filmed in Greater Sudbury]]
[[Category:Canadian television spin-offs]]
[[Category:Television shows set in Greater Sudbury]]
[[Category:Ice hockey television series]]

Shoresy

2022-05-29T05:02:03Z

108.203.5.195: /* Episodes */

{{Short description|Canadian comedy television series}}
{{Infobox television
| image =
| caption =
| genre = [[Sitcom]]
| creator = [[Jared Keeso]]
| writer = Jared Keeso
| director = [[Jacob Tierney]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* Jared Keeso
* [[Tasya Teles]]
* Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat
* Blair Lamora
* Keilani Elizabeth Rose
* Ryan McDonell
* [[Camille Sullivan]]
* Jonathan-Ismael Diaby
* [[Terry Ryan (ice hockey, born 1977)|Terry Ryan]]
}}
| opentheme =
| cinematography =
| country = Canada
| language = English
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 6
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = {{unbulleted list|Jared Keeso|Jacob Tierney|Mark Montefiore|Kara Haflidson}}
| producer = {{unbulleted list|Brendan Brady|[[Tiio Horn]]}}
| location = [[Sudbury, Ontario]], Canada
| runtime = 21–30 minutes
| company = {{unbulleted list|New Metric Media|[[Bell Media]]|[[WildBrain Studios]]|Play Fun Games Pictures}}
| camera = [[Single-camera setup|Single-camera]]
| distributor = [[WildBrain Distribution]]
| network = [[Crave (streaming service)|Crave]]
| picture_format = [[High-definition television|HDTV]] [[1080i]]
| audio_format = [[Dolby Digital]] 5.1
| first_aired = {{Start date|2022|5|13}}
| last_aired = present
| related = ''[[Letterkenny (TV series)|Letterkenny]]''
}}

'''''Shoresy''''' is a Canadian television comedy series created by and starring [[Jared Keeso]] that premiered on [[Crave (streaming service)|Crave]] on May 13, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |first=Greg |last=David |url=https://www.tv-eh.com/2022/04/19/the-puck-drops-on-crave-original-series-shoresy-may-13/ |title=The puck drops on Crave original series Shoresy, May 13 |website=TV, eh? |date=April 19, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Shoresy">{{cite web |url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2021/06/10/the-amazing-race-canada-letterkenny-spinoff-join-upcoming-bell-media-lineup.html |title='The Amazing Race Canada,' 'Letterkenny' spinoff join upcoming Bell Media lineup |website=[[Toronto Star]] |first=Victoria |last=Ahearn |date=June 10, 2021 |access-date=June 11, 2021}}</ref> A spinoff of ''[[Letterkenny (TV series)|Letterkenny]]'', the series focuses on the titular character of [[List of Letterkenny characters#Shoresy|Shoresy]] (Keeso) as he moves to [[Greater Sudbury|Sudbury]] to take a role with a struggling Triple A-level ice hockey team, the Sudbury Bulldogs.<ref name=gamefaces>{{cite web |first=Greg |last=David |url=https://www.tv-eh.com/2021/11/19/game-faces-on-production-underway-on-letterkenny-spin-off-series-shoresy/ |title=Game faces on. Production underway on Letterkenny spin-off series Shoresy |website=TV, eh? |date=November 19, 2021 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

In the United States, the series premiered on [[Hulu]] on May 27, 2022.<ref name=ahearn>{{cite web |first=Victoria |last=Ahearn |url=https://playbackonline.ca/2022/02/14/hulu-picks-up-craves-upcoming-letterkenny-spinoff-shoresy/ |title=Hulu picks up Crave’s upcoming Letterkenny spinoff Shoresy |website=[[Playback (magazine)|Playback]] |date=February 14, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

==Plot==
After losing 20 straight games and running dead last in the four-team Triple A-level Northern Ontario Senior Hockey League (NOSHO), the Sudbury Bulldogs are faced with being completely shut down. However, team newcomer Shore ("Shoresy") makes a bet to team general manager Nat that the team will never lose again if he's given a chance to take control. With the help of new coach Sanguinet, a roster of new players, and the dissolution of the team on the line, Shoresy sets out to prove that the Bulldogs can play as a team, get bums in seats, and make a name for themselves.

==Cast==
===Main===
* [[Jared Keeso]] as Shoresy
* [[Tasya Teles]] as Nat
* Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat as Sanguinet
* Blair Lamora as Ziigwan
* Keilani Rose as Miigwan
* Jonathan-Ismael Diaby as Dolo
* [[Terry Ryan (ice hockey, born 1977)|Terry Ryan]] as Ted Hitchcock
* Ryan McDonell as Michaels

===Recurring===
* Max Bouffard as JJ Frankie JJ
* Andrew Antsanen as Brant "Goody" Goodleaf
* [[Camille Sullivan]] as Laura Mohr
* [[Laurence Leboeuf]] as herself
* [[Jon Mirasty]] as Jim #1
* [[Brandon Nolan]] as Jim #2
* [[Jordan Nolan]] as Jim #3
* Keegan Long as Liam
* Bourke Cazabon as Cory

===Guests===
* [[Scott Thompson (comedian)|Scott Thompson]] as Shoresy's foster father
* [[Jonathan Torrens]] as Remy Nadeau
* [[Jacob Tierney]] as Benoit "Benny" Brodeur
* [[Kim Cloutier]] as Anik Archambault
* [[Eliana Jones]] as Mercedes
* [[Tessa Bonhomme]] as herself
* [[Jay Onrait]] as himself
* Brian "Rear Admiral" McGonagall as himself
* Lysandre Nadeau as herself

==Production and development==
Shoresy is played by [[Jared Keeso]], but within ''Letterkenny'' he is only seen in contexts that obscured his face as Keeso simultaneously plays the leading role of Wayne.<ref>{{cite web |first=Tara |last=McCauley |url=https://television.mxdwn.com/news/letterkenny-announces-spin-off-series-shoresy-as-production-begins-on-seasons-ten-and-eleven/ |title='Letterkenny' Announces Spin-Off Series 'Shoresy' as Production Begins on Seasons Ten and Eleven |website=mxdwn Television |date=June 15, 2021 |access-date=June 17, 2021}}</ref> Justin Stockman of [[Bell Media]] explained the decision to proceed with a Shoresy spinoff by noting that he is one of the most popular characters in ''Letterkenny'' merchandising, and acknowledging the creative potential involved in building on the story of a character about whom very little is known in the original show.<ref name="Shoresy"/>

Production on the series launched in November 2021 in Sudbury.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thesudburystar.com/entertainment/letterkenny-spinoff-shoresy-to-begin-shooting-in-sudbury-shortly |title=Letterkenny spinoff Shoresy to begin shooting in Sudbury shortly |website=[[Sudbury Star]] |date=October 31, 2021 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref> Production locations have included the [[Sudbury Arena]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Mary |last=Katherine Keown |url=https://www.thesudburystar.com/entertainment/local-arts/city-council-throws-support-behind-shot-in-sudbury-tv-shows |title=City council throws support behind shot-in-Sudbury TV shows |website=[[Sudbury Star]] |date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

During the tenth-season ''Letterkenny'' episode "VidVok", Tanis explains to Wayne that she got Shore on the Sudbury Bulldogs and will be moving soon. This episode sets up the ''Shoresy'' series. The show's first teaser trailer was released in February 2022.<ref>{{cite web |first=Jessica |last=Rawden |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/trailers/the-letterkenny-spinoff-shoresy-dropped-its-first-footage-and-we-finally-got-to-see-his-face |title=The Letterkenny Spinoff Shoresy Dropped Its First Footage And We Finally Got To See His Face |website=Cinema Blend |date=February 14, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

==Episodes==
{{Episode table |background=#12294B |overall= |title= |director= |writer= |airdate= |released=y |episodes=
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Never Lose Again
|DirectedBy = [[Jacob Tierney]]
|WrittenBy = [[Jared Keeso]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|13}}
|ShortSummary = Shoresy tries to prevent his team from folding.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Veteran Presence
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|13}}
|ShortSummary = Shoresy and his new recruits attend a team mixer at Nat's.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Know Your Role
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|20}}
|ShortSummary = The Bulldogs face off against the Timmins Timber Kings and the infamous Apeldoorn brothers.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = If You Can't Win, Don't Play
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|20}}
|ShortSummary = Shoresy attends his family reunion, and the Bulldogs play the North Bay Norsemen.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Hockey Brings People Together
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|27}}
|ShortSummary = The Bulldogs face the powerhouse Soo Cyclones.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Don't Poke the Bear
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|27}}
|ShortSummary = The Soo Cyclones return for the Bulldogs final.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
}}

==Critical response==
In advance of the series premiere, [[John Doyle (critic)|John Doyle]] of ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'' praised the show, writing that "In the spirit of ''Letterkenny'', the humour is funny, mad, droll, childish and spiky. Full of salty Canadian vernacular, it soars. There are more visual jokes than you might find in the average episode of ''Letterkenny'', but the flavour is the familiar tone of boldly irreverent, and it is sometimes slashing satire with more puns than you can count. In an expected but delightful way, ''Shoresy'' is ''Letterkenny'' refreshed. Who knew that a series which opened some years ago with the line, “A coupla hockey players came up the lane way the other day,” could eventually unleash this great spinoff."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-shoresy-at-last-a-real-hockey-show-about-real-hockey/ |title=Shoresy: At last, a real hockey show about real hockey |website=[[The Globe and Mail]] |first=John |last=Doyle |author-link=John Doyle (critic) |date=May 10, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.crave.ca/en/tv-shows/shoresy ''Shoresy''] on [[Crave (streaming service)|Crave]]
* [https://www.hulu.com/series/shoresy-35e7a994-c7e8-4b5d-97d3-e2c8a4d1d75b ''Shoresy''] on [[Hulu]]
* {{IMDb title|18249282}}

[[Category:2022 Canadian television series debuts]]
[[Category:2020s Canadian sitcoms]]
[[Category:Crave original programming]]
[[Category:Television shows filmed in Greater Sudbury]]
[[Category:Canadian television spin-offs]]
[[Category:Television shows set in Greater Sudbury]]
[[Category:Ice hockey television series]]

Shoresy

2022-05-29T05:00:28Z

108.203.5.195:

{{Short description|Canadian comedy television series}}
{{Infobox television
| image =
| caption =
| genre = [[Sitcom]]
| creator = [[Jared Keeso]]
| writer = Jared Keeso
| director = [[Jacob Tierney]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* Jared Keeso
* [[Tasya Teles]]
* Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat
* Blair Lamora
* Keilani Elizabeth Rose
* Ryan McDonell
* [[Camille Sullivan]]
* Jonathan-Ismael Diaby
* [[Terry Ryan (ice hockey, born 1977)|Terry Ryan]]
}}
| opentheme =
| cinematography =
| country = Canada
| language = English
| num_seasons = 1
| num_episodes = 6
| list_episodes =
| executive_producer = {{unbulleted list|Jared Keeso|Jacob Tierney|Mark Montefiore|Kara Haflidson}}
| producer = {{unbulleted list|Brendan Brady|[[Tiio Horn]]}}
| location = [[Sudbury, Ontario]], Canada
| runtime = 21–30 minutes
| company = {{unbulleted list|New Metric Media|[[Bell Media]]|[[WildBrain Studios]]|Play Fun Games Pictures}}
| camera = [[Single-camera setup|Single-camera]]
| distributor = [[WildBrain Distribution]]
| network = [[Crave (streaming service)|Crave]]
| picture_format = [[High-definition television|HDTV]] [[1080i]]
| audio_format = [[Dolby Digital]] 5.1
| first_aired = {{Start date|2022|5|13}}
| last_aired = present
| related = ''[[Letterkenny (TV series)|Letterkenny]]''
}}

'''''Shoresy''''' is a Canadian television comedy series created by and starring [[Jared Keeso]] that premiered on [[Crave (streaming service)|Crave]] on May 13, 2022.<ref>{{cite web |first=Greg |last=David |url=https://www.tv-eh.com/2022/04/19/the-puck-drops-on-crave-original-series-shoresy-may-13/ |title=The puck drops on Crave original series Shoresy, May 13 |website=TV, eh? |date=April 19, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref><ref name="Shoresy">{{cite web |url=https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/television/2021/06/10/the-amazing-race-canada-letterkenny-spinoff-join-upcoming-bell-media-lineup.html |title='The Amazing Race Canada,' 'Letterkenny' spinoff join upcoming Bell Media lineup |website=[[Toronto Star]] |first=Victoria |last=Ahearn |date=June 10, 2021 |access-date=June 11, 2021}}</ref> A spinoff of ''[[Letterkenny (TV series)|Letterkenny]]'', the series focuses on the titular character of [[List of Letterkenny characters#Shoresy|Shoresy]] (Keeso) as he moves to [[Greater Sudbury|Sudbury]] to take a role with a struggling Triple A-level ice hockey team, the Sudbury Bulldogs.<ref name=gamefaces>{{cite web |first=Greg |last=David |url=https://www.tv-eh.com/2021/11/19/game-faces-on-production-underway-on-letterkenny-spin-off-series-shoresy/ |title=Game faces on. Production underway on Letterkenny spin-off series Shoresy |website=TV, eh? |date=November 19, 2021 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

In the United States, the series premiered on [[Hulu]] on May 27, 2022.<ref name=ahearn>{{cite web |first=Victoria |last=Ahearn |url=https://playbackonline.ca/2022/02/14/hulu-picks-up-craves-upcoming-letterkenny-spinoff-shoresy/ |title=Hulu picks up Crave’s upcoming Letterkenny spinoff Shoresy |website=[[Playback (magazine)|Playback]] |date=February 14, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

==Plot==
After losing 20 straight games and running dead last in the four-team Triple A-level Northern Ontario Senior Hockey League (NOSHO), the Sudbury Bulldogs are faced with being completely shut down. However, team newcomer Shore ("Shoresy") makes a bet to team general manager Nat that the team will never lose again if he's given a chance to take control. With the help of new coach Sanguinet, a roster of new players, and the dissolution of the team on the line, Shoresy sets out to prove that the Bulldogs can play as a team, get bums in seats, and make a name for themselves.

==Cast==
===Main===
* [[Jared Keeso]] as Shoresy
* [[Tasya Teles]] as Nat
* Harlan Blayne Kytwayhat as Sanguinet
* Blair Lamora as Ziigwan
* Keilani Rose as Miigwan
* Jonathan-Ismael Diaby as Dolo
* [[Terry Ryan (ice hockey, born 1977)|Terry Ryan]] as Ted Hitchcock
* Ryan McDonell as Michaels

===Recurring===
* Max Bouffard as JJ Frankie JJ
* Andrew Antsanen as Brant "Goody" Goodleaf
* [[Camille Sullivan]] as Laura Mohr
* [[Laurence Leboeuf]] as herself
* [[Jon Mirasty]] as Jim #1
* [[Brandon Nolan]] as Jim #2
* [[Jordan Nolan]] as Jim #3
* Keegan Long as Liam
* Bourke Cazabon as Cory

===Guests===
* [[Scott Thompson (comedian)|Scott Thompson]] as Shoresy's foster father
* [[Jonathan Torrens]] as Remy Nadeau
* [[Jacob Tierney]] as Benoit "Benny" Brodeur
* [[Kim Cloutier]] as Anik Archambault
* [[Eliana Jones]] as Mercedes
* [[Tessa Bonhomme]] as herself
* [[Jay Onrait]] as himself
* Brian "Rear Admiral" McGonagall as himself
* Lysandre Nadeau as herself

==Production and development==
Shoresy is played by [[Jared Keeso]], but within ''Letterkenny'' he is only seen in contexts that obscured his face as Keeso simultaneously plays the leading role of Wayne.<ref>{{cite web |first=Tara |last=McCauley |url=https://television.mxdwn.com/news/letterkenny-announces-spin-off-series-shoresy-as-production-begins-on-seasons-ten-and-eleven/ |title='Letterkenny' Announces Spin-Off Series 'Shoresy' as Production Begins on Seasons Ten and Eleven |website=mxdwn Television |date=June 15, 2021 |access-date=June 17, 2021}}</ref> Justin Stockman of [[Bell Media]] explained the decision to proceed with a Shoresy spinoff by noting that he is one of the most popular characters in ''Letterkenny'' merchandising, and acknowledging the creative potential involved in building on the story of a character about whom very little is known in the original show.<ref name="Shoresy"/>

Production on the series launched in November 2021 in Sudbury.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.thesudburystar.com/entertainment/letterkenny-spinoff-shoresy-to-begin-shooting-in-sudbury-shortly |title=Letterkenny spinoff Shoresy to begin shooting in Sudbury shortly |website=[[Sudbury Star]] |date=October 31, 2021 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref> Production locations have included the [[Sudbury Arena]].<ref>{{cite web |first=Mary |last=Katherine Keown |url=https://www.thesudburystar.com/entertainment/local-arts/city-council-throws-support-behind-shot-in-sudbury-tv-shows |title=City council throws support behind shot-in-Sudbury TV shows |website=[[Sudbury Star]] |date=November 17, 2021 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

During the tenth-season ''Letterkenny'' episode "VidVok", Tanis explains to Wayne that she got Shore on the Sudbury Bulldogs and will be moving soon. This episode sets up the ''Shoresy'' series. The show's first teaser trailer was released in February 2022.<ref>{{cite web |first=Jessica |last=Rawden |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/trailers/the-letterkenny-spinoff-shoresy-dropped-its-first-footage-and-we-finally-got-to-see-his-face |title=The Letterkenny Spinoff Shoresy Dropped Its First Footage And We Finally Got To See His Face |website=Cinema Blend |date=February 14, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

==Episodes==
{{Episode table |background=#12294B |overall= |title= |director= |writer= |airdate= |released=y |episodes=
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 1
|Title = Never Lose Again
|DirectedBy = [[Jacob Tierney]]
|WrittenBy = [[Jared Keeso]]
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|13}}
|ShortSummary = Shoresy tries to prevent his team from folding.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 2
|Title = Veteran Presence
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|13}}
|ShortSummary = Shoresy and his new recruits attend a team mixer at Nat's.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 3
|Title = Know Your Role
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|20}}
|ShortSummary = The Bulldogs face off against the Timmins Timber Kings and the infamous Apeldoorn brothers.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 4
|Title = If You Can't Win, Don't Play
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|20}}
|ShortSummary = Shoresy attends his family reunion, and the Bulldogs play the North Bay Norsemen.
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 5
|Title = Hockey Brings People Together
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|27}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
{{Episode list
|EpisodeNumber = 6
|Title = Don't Poke the Bear
|DirectedBy = Jacob Tierney
|WrittenBy = Jared Keeso
|OriginalAirDate = {{Start date|2022|5|27}}
|ShortSummary =
|LineColor = 12294B
}}
}}

==Critical response==
In advance of the series premiere, [[John Doyle (critic)|John Doyle]] of ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'' praised the show, writing that "In the spirit of ''Letterkenny'', the humour is funny, mad, droll, childish and spiky. Full of salty Canadian vernacular, it soars. There are more visual jokes than you might find in the average episode of ''Letterkenny'', but the flavour is the familiar tone of boldly irreverent, and it is sometimes slashing satire with more puns than you can count. In an expected but delightful way, ''Shoresy'' is ''Letterkenny'' refreshed. Who knew that a series which opened some years ago with the line, “A coupla hockey players came up the lane way the other day,” could eventually unleash this great spinoff."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/television/article-shoresy-at-last-a-real-hockey-show-about-real-hockey/ |title=Shoresy: At last, a real hockey show about real hockey |website=[[The Globe and Mail]] |first=John |last=Doyle |author-link=John Doyle (critic) |date=May 10, 2022 |access-date=May 19, 2022}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [https://www.crave.ca/en/tv-shows/shoresy ''Shoresy''] on [[Crave (streaming service)|Crave]]
* [https://www.hulu.com/series/shoresy-35e7a994-c7e8-4b5d-97d3-e2c8a4d1d75b ''Shoresy''] on [[Hulu]]
* {{IMDb title|18249282}}

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On the Count of Three

2022-05-11T13:14:38Z

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{{short description|American comedy film}}
{{Use American English|date=January 2021}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = On the Count of Three
| image = On the Count of Three.jpeg
| alt =
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Jerrod Carmichael]]
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* David Carrico
* Adam Paulsen
* Jerrod Carmichael
* Jimmy Price
* Ari Katcher
* [[Tom Werner]]
* Jake Densen
}}
| writer = {{Plainlist|
* Ari Katcher
* Ryan Welch
}}
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* Jerrod Carmichael
* [[Christopher Abbott]]
* [[Tiffany Haddish]]
* [[J. B. Smoove]]
* [[Lavell Crawford]]
* [[Henry Winkler]]
}}
| music = [[Owen Pallett]]
| cinematography = Marshall Adams
| editing = {{Plainlist|
* [[Tom Eagles]]
}}
| studio = {{Plainlist|
* [[Annapurna Pictures]]
* [[Orion Pictures]]
* Valparaiso Pictures
* [[Werner Entertainment]]
* Morningside Entertainment
}}
| distributor = [[United Artists Releasing]]
| released = {{Film date|2021|1|29|[[2021 Sundance Film Festival|Sundance]]|2022|5|13|United States}}
| runtime = 86 minutes<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fpg.festival.sundance.org/film-info/5fd03878ab985362f911efd1|title=On the Count of Three|website=[[Sundance Film Festival]]|access-date=December 15, 2020}}</ref>
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''On the Count of Three''''' is a 2021 American [[black comedy]] [[Thriller (genre)|thriller]] film, directed by [[Jerrod Carmichael]] (in his feature directorial debut), from a screenplay by Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch. It stars Carmichael, [[Christopher Abbott]], [[Tiffany Haddish]], [[J. B. Smoove]], [[Lavell Crawford]], and [[Henry Winkler]].

The film had its world premiere at the [[2021 Sundance Film Festival]] on January 29, 2021, and is scheduled to be released on May 13, 2022 by [[United Artists Releasing]] with [[Annapurna Pictures]] and [[Orion Pictures]].

==Synopsis==
Val (Jerrod Carmichael) and Kevin (Christopher Abbott), two depressed best friends with a suicide pact, decide to live one last day before they kill each other.

==Cast==
* [[Jerrod Carmichael]] as Val
* [[Christopher Abbott]] as Kevin
* [[Tiffany Haddish]] as Natasha
* [[Henry Winkler]] as Dr. Brenner
* [[J. B. Smoove]] as Lyndell
* [[Lavell Crawford]] as Donny
* [[Jared Abrahamson]] as Wyatt

==Production==
In June 2019, it was announced [[Jerrod Carmichael]] and [[Christopher Abbott]] would star in the film, with Carmichael directing from a screenplay by Ari Katcher and Ryan Welch.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://collider.com/quentin-tarantino-jerrod-carmichael-django-zorro-movie/#images|title=Exclusive: Quentin Tarantino Working with Jerrod Carmichael on 'Django/Zorro' Movie|website=[[Collider (website)|Collider]]|first=Jeff|last=Sneider|date=June 3, 2019|access-date=November 19, 2019}}</ref> In November 2019, it was announced [[Tiffany Haddish]], [[Henry Winkler]], [[J. B. Smoove]] and [[Lavell Crawford]] had joined the cast of the film, with David Carrico & Adam Paulsen producing under their Valparaiso Pictures banner alongside [[Tom Werner]] serving as a producer under his Werner Entertainment banner, with [[principal photography]] commencing that same month.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2019/11/jerrod-michael-christopher-abbott-tiffany-haddish-count-three-tom-werner-1202788941/|title=Jerrod Carmichael, Christopher Abbott Lead Ensemble Cast In 'On The Count Of Three' For Valparaiso & Tom Werner's Werner Entertainment|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|first=Andreas|last=Wiseman|date=November 18, 2019|access-date=November 19, 2019}}</ref>

==Release==
The film had its world premiere at the [[2021 Sundance Film Festival]] on January 29, 2021, where Katcher and Welch were awarded the [[Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2020/film/news/sundance-film-festival-announces-2021-lineup-1234854059/|title=Sundance Film Festival Lineup Features 38 First-Time Directors, Including Rebecca Hall and Robin Wright|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Peter|last=Debruge|date=December 15, 2020|access-date=December 15, 2020}}</ref> Shortly after, [[Annapurna Pictures]] and [[MGM]]'s [[Orion Pictures]] acquired U.S. distribution rights to the film, which will be released through their joint venture, [[United Artists Releasing]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://deadline.com/2021/02/on-the-count-of-three-annapurna-pictures-two-million-dollars-north-american-rights-jerrod-carmichael-directing-debut-2021-sundance-1234693188/|title= Annapurna Pictures Lands Jerrod Carmichael's Sundance Prize Winner 'On The Count Of Three;' Near $2M For NA Rights|website=Deadline Hollywood|first=Mike Jr.|last=Fleming|date=February 12, 2021|access-date=February 12, 2021}}</ref> It is scheduled to be released theatrically limitedly and on digital on May 13, 2022.

The film's first trailer was released on April 27, 2022, beginning with a slate promoting the [[National Suicide Prevention Lifeline]].<ref>https://www.indiewire.com/2022/04/on-the-count-of-three-trailer-jerrod-carmichael-directorial-debut-1234719462/</ref>

=== Critical response ===
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds an approval rating of 86% based on 66 reviews, with an average rating of 7.2/10. The website's critics consensus reads, "It's occasionally uneven, but ''On the Count of Three'' finds director/star Jerrod Carmichael attempting an ambitious blend of drama and dark comedy -- and often succeeding."<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/on_the_count_of_three |title=On the Count of Three (2021) |website=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |access-date=April 5, 2021}}</ref> {{MC film|73|14}}<ref>{{Cite Metacritic|id= on-the-count-of-three|title= On the Count of Three Reviews |type=film|access-date=May 4, 2022}}{{cbignore}}</ref>

David Ehrlich of [[IndieWire]] gave the film an A− and wrote: "Like a game of Russian roulette, this is a movie that would have seemed embarrassingly stupid if things had gone wrong. It’s a dangerous and somehow enjoyable movie that dances around the edge of an open wound from start to finish as it risks making light of the heaviest things that so many of its viewers will ever have to carry. But it’s exhilarating — a little at first, and then a hell of a lot — to see these characters find the kind of happiness worth dying for."<ref>{{cite news |last1= Ehrlich |first1= David |title= 'On the Count of Three' Review: A Suicide Pact Turns Into Killer Buddy Comedy in Jerrod Carmichael's Debut |url= https://www.indiewire.com/2021/01/on-the-count-of-three-review-1234613220/ |date=January 30, 2021 |work=[[IndieWire]] |access-date=January 31, 2021}}</ref>
Benjamin Lee of ''[[The Guardian]]'' gave the film 3 out of 5 stars, saying: "While it’s ultimately a little too messy to work quite as well as it could have, given the interesting and ambitious ingredients, ''On the Count of Three'' is proof that Carmichael is a director to be excited about, hoping that perhaps he finds time to write his next script himself"<ref>{{cite news|last=Lee |first= Benjamin |date=January 30, 2021|title= On the Count of Three review – hit-and-miss suicide bromance comedy |language=en-GB|work= [[The Guardian]] |url= https://www.theguardian.com/film/2021/jan/30/on-the-count-of-three-review-jerrod-carmichael |access-date= January 31, 2021}}</ref>

===Accolades===
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Year
! Award
! Category
! Subject
! Result
|-
| rowspan=3|2021
| rowspan=2|[[2021 Sundance Film Festival|Sundance Film Festival]]<ref>{{Cite web|date=|title=2021 Sundance Film Festival Awards Announced|url=https://www.sundance.org/blogs/news/2021-sundance-film-festival-awards-announced|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210203024318/https://www.sundance.org/blogs/news/2021-sundance-film-festival-awards-announced |archive-date=February 3, 2021 |access-date=2021-02-08|website=www.sundance.org|language=English}}</ref>
| Grand Jury Prize - US Dramatic
| [[Jerrod Carmichael]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award
| Ari Katcher Ryan Welch
| {{won}}
|-
| [[IndieWire Critics Poll]]<ref>https://www.indiewire.com/2021/12/best-movies-2021-critics-survey-poll-performances-1234684568/</ref>
| Best Films Opening in 2022
| ''On the Count of Three''
| {{nom}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|11160650}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|on_the_count_of_three}}

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[[Category:American black comedy films]]
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Rabbit Junk

2022-05-11T12:42:51Z

108.203.5.195: /* "The Lost Years" (2011–2013) */

{{primary sources|date=June 2012}}

{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = Rabbit Junk
| image = Infest 2014 Bands Rabbit Junk (15032495251).jpg
| caption = JP Anderson of Rabbit Junk performing live in 2014
| image_size = 
| alias =
| origin = [[Seattle]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
| genre = [[Industrial metal]],<ref name=Rocksins/> [[nu metal]], [[electronica]], [[hardcore techno]], [[punk rock]], [[Hip hop music|hip hop]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = {{flatlist|
*[[Glitch Mode]]
*Full Effect
}}
| associated_acts =
| website = [https://rabbitjunk.com/ Official website]
| current_members = JP Anderson Jennifer "Sum Grrl" Bernert
| past_members =
}}

'''Rabbit Junk''' is an American [[industrial metal]] band made up of former [[the Shizit]] frontman JP Anderson and his wife Jennifer "Sum Grrl" Bernert. The band formed in Seattle in 2004 and are currently active in southern California.<ref name="MySpace">[http://www.myspace.com/rabbitjunkband Rabbit Junk Official MySpace] Retrieved on April 19, 2008</ref>

After achieving success with their second album ''Reframe'', Rabbit Junk went on hiatus after the release of their fourth album ''Project Nonagon'', but returned in 2014 after positive reception to several promotional singles. They have since released several EPs and two more studio albums, 2018's ''Rabbit Junk Will Die!: Meditations on Mortality'' and 2020's ''Xenospheres'', with 2022's ''Apocalypse for Beginners'' in the works.

==History==
=== Formation, self-titled album and ''REframe'' (2004–2006) ===
Rabbit Junk started in 2004 after the dissolution of JP Anderson's former band, [[the Shizit]]. Anderson asked his wife Jennifer "Sum Grrl" Bernert to provide additional vocals on a demo he was working on, and the duo self-released the demo recordings their debut album ''[[Rabbit Junk (album)|Rabbit Junk]]'' in 2004.<ref>[http://www.glitchmode.com/rabbit-junk/ Glitch Mode Recordings - Rabbit Junk]</ref> One year later, the band signed to [[Glitch Mode Recordings]] and released their second album, ''[[REframe]]'', which gained the band a wider fan base.<ref>[http://www.regenmag.com/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=19&pid=24 Interview With ReGEn Artist Spotlight]</ref>

A video for the song "In Your Head No One Can Hear You Scream" was produced by the Kandycore Design Company. Guitarists Coleman Thornburg and Dan Gardner, as well as drummer Kent Ames, joined Anderson and Bernert as the duo's touring band in 2006.

After ''REframe'' was released, Rabbit Junk contributed the song "Industrial Is Dead" to the Glitch Mode compilation CD ''Hordes of the Elite''. Later, a cover of Atari Teenage Riot's "Start The Riot" appeared on the [[D-Trash]] Records [[Atari Teenage Riot]] tribute album called "The Virus Has Been Spread".

=== ''This Life'' and ''Project Nonagon'' (2007–2010) ===
In October 2007, the first two Rabbit Junk albums were remastered by Tom Baker (who has worked with [[Marilyn Manson]], [[Nine Inch Nails]] and [[the Bloodhound Gang]]) when the band signed onto [[Full Effect]] Records. Rabbit Junk's third album, ''[[This Life Is Where You Get Fucked]]'', was released on April 28, 2008. ''This Life'' is divided into three separate three-song suites, exploring different themes and genres within each.<ref name="MySpace"/>

In September 2008, Rabbit Junk released three new songs on their [[MySpace]] page for download, titled "Power", "Blood" and "Home", forming the first part of their follow-up to ''This Life'', ''[[Project Nonagon]]'' - another album divided into three separate parts, all of which act as sequels to the three parts of their previous release.<ref name="MySpace"/> The band released the next three songs in 2009, and the final three were released on the full album in 2010.

After the release of ''Project Nonagon'', Rabbit Junk cut ties with Full Effect Records. Anderson would later state that he felt "isolated" by the label's control over Rabbit Junk's image and interaction with fans, but acknowledged that he didn't believe the label did anything intentionally malicious.<ref name=Rocksins>[http://www.rocksins.com/2015/09/jp-anderson-rabbit-junk-projects-full-length-album-dead-25533/ JP Anderson on RABBIT JUNK and other projects: “The full-length album is dead”] RockSins, September 10, 2015. Retrieved September 19, 2015.</ref>

=== "The Lost Years" (2011–2013) ===
After the band's departure from Full Effect Records, Anderson focused his efforts on various side projects throughout 2009 including [[steampunk]]-inspired Fighting Ice With Iron, [[folk metal]] Wolves Under Sail, and a revival of his old band [[the Shizit]], later rebranded as the Named due to contract disputes with his former bandmembers. From 2011 to 2013, Rabbit Junk released a series of singles which Anderson claims were keeping the project "on life support" after the experiences with Full Effect. After the release of "Break Shins to This" in 2013, and the positive feedback that followed, Anderson decided to move Rabbit Junk's music into a more electronic direction. The band released "From the Ashes" (which contained a sampled riff from "[[Dead Embryonic Cells]]" by [[Sepultura]]) on a 2013 Christmas sampler by [[Glitch Mode Recordings]], who have distributed all of Rabbit Junk's releases since. The success of these singles led to a 2016 compilation of remastered songs entitled ''Singles from the Lost Years 2011-2013''.

===''Pop That Pretty Thirty'' and EPs (2014–2016)===
Anderson released a new EP in 2014, titled "[[Pop That Pretty Thirty]]", shortly followed by their first live EP, "Live 2014". In January 2015 the band released the "[[Invasion (Rabbit Junk EP)|Invasion]]" EP, with Anderson has since stating in interviews that Rabbit Junk will no longer release full-length albums and will only release [[extended plays]], aiming for two per year, as it allows for more creative freedom and not being confined to fixed concepts.

Rabbit Junk released "[[Beast (Rabbit Junk EP)|Beast]]" on October 28, 2015. On February 9, 2016, the band released "[[Singles from the Lost Years 2011–2013]]", which contained remastered and alternate versions of all the singles that were released in between "[[Project Nonagon]]" and "[[Pop That Pretty Thirty]]".

===''Rabbit Junk Will Die: Meditations on Mortality'', ''Xenospheres'', and ''Apocalypse for Beginners'' (2017–present)===
''Like the Flesh Does the Knife'', an EP of remixes from ''Beast'', ''Invasion'', and ''Pop That Pretty Thirty'', was released in 2017. Rabbit Junk officially announced the release of ''Rabbit Junk Will Die: Meditations on Mortality'', their first full-length album in eight years, in late 2017, and released it January 2018.

In July 2019, Rabbit Junk confirmed that they had re-obtained the rights to their pre-2011 recordings and would be re-releasing the original albums ''Rabbit Junk'', ''Reframe'', ''This Life Is Where You Get Fucked'', and ''Project Nonagon'' through Bandcamp with new original artwork by frequent collaborator Andrew Tremblay, and proceeded to release them over the next few months, alongside the ''Reveal'' EP. In December of that year, Anderson announced another album with a tentative release date for 2020, later titling it ''Xenospheres''. The first single "Bits & Razors" was released in April 2020 and was followed by "Prismatic" in July; the album was released to Bandcamp success in late 2020.

After a string of singles throughout 2021, Anderson and Bernert relocated to southern California after Anderson received his Ph.D. The band recorded and released "Denature" in their new studio space in late 2021. Anderson announced the band's forthcoming seventh album ''Apocalypse for Beginners'' in early 2022, teasing the release for later that year with the singles "Pathogenesis", "The Grind", and "Bodies".

==Members==
* JP Anderson – vocals, guitars, bass guitar, drums, keyboards, programming, songwriting
* Jennifer "Sum Grrl" Bernert – vocals, keyboards, songwriting

'''Live band'''
* JP Anderson – vocals, guitar (2004–present)
* Sum Grrl – keyboards, electronics, vocals (2004–present)
* Amelia Arsenic – keyboards, electronics, vocals (2018)
* Coleman Thornburg – guitar (2006–2011)
* Dan Gardner – guitar (2006–2011)
* Kent Ames – drums (2006–2015)

== Discography ==
'''Studio albums'''
* ''[[Rabbit Junk (album)|Rabbit Junk]]'' (2004, remastered 2008, re-released 2019)
* ''Reframe'' (2006, remastered 2008, re-released 2019)
* ''This Life Is Where You Get Fucked'' (2008, re-released 2019)
* ''Project Nonagon'' (2010, re-released 2019)
* ''Rabbit Junk Will Die: Meditations On Mortality'' (2018)
* ''Xenospheres'' (2020)

'''Compilations'''
* ''Singles from the Lost Years 2011–2013'' (2016)
* ''Consolidate'' (2016)

'''Remix albums'''
* ''Modified Mortality'' (2018)

'''Extended plays'''
* ''Hare Brained: The Remixes'' (Unofficial release) (2005)
* ''Project Nonagon: The Struggle II'' (2008)
* ''Drek Kick: Cyanotic vs Rabbit Junk'' (2009)
* ''Project Nonagon: Ghetto Blasphemer II – From the Stars'' (2009, reissued 2016)
* ''Pop That Pretty Thirty'' (2014)
* ''Invasion'' (2015)
* ''[[Beast (Rabbit Junk EP)|Beast]]'' (2015)
* ''Like the Flesh Does the Knife'' (Remix EP) (2017)
* ''Reveal'' (Extended) (2019)

'''Live extended plays'''
* ''Live 2014''

'''Singles / Others'''
* "Industrial Is Dead" (2006)
* "Start the Riot'"(2007)
* "What Doesn't Kill You Will Make You a Killer" (2011)
* "Lucid Summations" (2011)
* "Bubble" (2012)
* "Boy with the Sun in His Eyes" (2012)
* "Own Up" (2012)
* "Break Shins to This" (2013)
* "From the Ashes" (2013)
* "T Minus Everything" (2018)
* "Zero" (2019)
* "We Saw the End" (2019)
* "Bits and Razors" (2020)
* "Prismatic" (2020)
* "Reckoning" (2021)
* "Attendance" (2021)
* "Denature" (2021)
* "Pathogenesis" (2022)
* "The Grind" (2022)

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
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* [https://rabbitjunk.com/ Official Website]
* {{discogs artist}}
* [http://www.facebook.com/RabbitJunkOfficial Rabbit Junk on Facebook]
* [https://twitter.com/Rabbitjunkband Rabbit Junk on Twitter]

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The Raid (2011 film)

2022-04-27T23:46:17Z

108.203.5.195: /* Plot */

{{short description|2011 Indonesian action film directed by Gareth Evans}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=February 2021}}
{{Infobox film
| name = The Raid
| image = The Raid 2011 poster.jpg
| caption = Indonesian theatrical release poster
| director = [[Gareth Evans (director)|Gareth Evans]]
| producer = [[Ario Sagantoro]]
| writer = Gareth Evans
| starring = {{Plain list|
* [[Iko Uwais]]
* [[Joe Taslim]]
* [[Donny Alamsyah]]
* [[Yayan Ruhian]]
* Pierre Gruno
* Ray Sahetapy
* Tegar Sathya
}}
| music = {{Plainlist|
''Indonesia'':
* Fajar Yuskemal
* Aria Prayogi
''United States'':
* [[Mike Shinoda]]
* [[Joseph Trapanese]]
}}
| cinematography = {{Plainlist|
* Matt Flannery
* Dimas Imam Subhono
}}
| editing = Gareth Evans
| distributor = PT Merantau Films
| production_companies = {{Plainlist|
* PT Merantau Films
* [[XYZ Films]]
* Celluloid Nightmares
}}
| released = {{Film date |df=yes |2011|09|08|[[2011 Toronto International Film Festival|TIFF]]|2012|03|23|Indonesia}}
| runtime = 101 minutes<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bbfc.co.uk/releases/raid-2012-0 |title=The Raid |publisher=[[British Board of Film Classification]] |date=25 April 2012 |access-date=25 April 2012 }}</ref>
| country = Indonesia
| language = Indonesian
| budget = $1.1 million<ref>{{cite web|author=Nordling |title=Nordling Talks To Gareth Evans, Mike Shinoda, And Joe Trapanese About The Kickassocity of The Raid: Redemption! |work=[[Ain't It Cool News]] |date=2012-03-23 |url= http://www.aintitcool.com/node/54500 |access-date=2012-03-24}}</ref><ref>{{cite video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q0uPhoNTu8 |title=The Raid video Q&A @ Sundance 2012 |format=YouTube}}</ref>
| gross = 1.84 million tickets (Indonesia) $9.3 million (overseas)
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'''''The Raid''''' is a 2011<ref name="TIFFPress2011">{{cite web |author=TIFF Communications Department |url=http://tiff.net/press/pressreleases/2011/when-the-clock-strikes-twelve-midnight-madness-delivers-wild-cinematic-thrills |quote=The Raid Josh Lee, Indonesia World Premiere [...] The 36th Toronto International Film Festival runs September 8 to 18, 2011. |title=When The Clock Strikes Twelve Midnight Madness Delivers Wild Cinematic Thrills |publisher=[[Toronto International Film Festival]] |date=3 August 2011 |access-date=31 July 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120119032827/http://tiff.net/press/pressreleases/2011/when-the-clock-strikes-twelve-midnight-madness-delivers-wild-cinematic-thrills |archive-date=19 January 2012 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> [[Cinema of Indonesia|Indonesian]] [[Action-thriller|action thriller]] film written, directed and edited by the Welsh filmmaker [[Gareth Evans (director)|Gareth Evans]]. The film stars [[Iko Uwais]], who previously worked with Evans in another action film, ''[[Merantau]]'', released in 2009. In the film, an elite squad is tasked to infiltrate a high-rise building run by a ruthless drug lord in the slums of [[Jakarta]]; among them is Rama (played by Uwais), a rookie member of the team.

After its world premiere at the [[Toronto International Film Festival]] (TIFF), ''The Raid'' received positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web|title= Toronto 2011: 'The Raid' Starts Midnight Madness on a Butt-Kicking Note |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=2011-09-09 |url= http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/toronto-2011-raid-starts-midnight-233268 |access-date=2011-09-12 |first=Borys |last=Kit |quote=If you love action movies, you cannot miss this movie.}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Sciretta |first=Peter |title=Watch: Red Band Trailer for 'The Raid' – The Best Kick-Ass Action Movie I've Seen in Years [TIFF 2011] |work=[[/Film]] |date=2011-09-09 |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/the-raid-movie-review-trailer-tiff-2011/#more-111635 |access-date=2011-09-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=TIFF 2011 Review: 'The Raid', Quite possibly the action film of the year |work=MSN Entertainment |last=Rocchi |first=James |date=2011-09-09 |url=http://social.entertainment.msn.com/movies/blogs/the-hitlist-blogpost.aspx?post=1db42ad6-92bb-4c8b-8777-e9c40c43fce8 |access-date=2011-09-14 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111014132547/http://social.entertainment.msn.com/movies/blogs/the-hitlist-blogpost.aspx?post=1db42ad6-92bb-4c8b-8777-e9c40c43fce8 |archive-date=14 October 2011}}</ref> The name of the film was changed to '''''The Raid: Redemption''''' in the United States as distributor [[Sony Pictures Classics]] could not secure the rights to the title; it also allowed Evans to plan out future titles in the series.<ref>{{cite web |last=Evans |first=Gareth |author-link=Gareth Evans (director) |url=http://theraid-movie.blogspot.com/2012/02/raid-trailer-and-that-title.html |title=The Raid: The Raid Trailer and that title |publisher=Theraid-movie.blogspot.com |date=2012-02-24 |access-date=2012-03-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://twitchfilm.com/news/2012/02/the-raid-director-explains-title-change.php |title=The Raid: Redemption Director explains title change |date=2012-02-26 |last=de Bruyn |first=Simon |work=[[Twitch Film|TwitchFilm.com]] |quote=Truthfully, none of us, the guys at SPC included, wanted to change the title from the original. But once we knew we were going to expand the film into a sequel – possibly a trilogy it opened our eyes up to maybe the need for an all encompassing title that could work for all three films. |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120815061728/http://twitchfilm.com/news/2012/02/the-raid-director-explains-title-change.php |archive-date=15 August 2012}}</ref> The US release of the film features a [[film score]] composed by [[Mike Shinoda]] and [[Joseph Trapanese]]. It was released in the United States on DVD and Blu-ray Disc on 14 August 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/11/the-raid-redemption-kicks-ass-on-bd-dvd |title=The Raid: Redemption Kicks Ass on BD, DVD |date=2012-06-11 |website=[[IGN.com]] |last=Shaffer |first=R. L.}}</ref>

A sequel, ''[[The Raid 2]]'', was released in 2014. Both films showcase the traditional [[Indonesian martial arts|Indonesian martial art]] of [[Pencak Silat]], with [[fight choreography]] led by Uwais and [[Yayan Ruhian]]. A third film was considered but Evans decided not to go forward with the project.<ref name="Raid3">{{cite web|url=http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3328934/dont-expect-third-raid-anytime-soon/ |title=The Raid 3 |publisher=[[Bloody Disgusting]] |date=2 April 2014 |access-date=2016-01-29 |first=Danny |last=Walker}}</ref><ref name="ApostleRaid3"/>

==Plot==
Rookie [[Mobile Brigade (Indonesia)|Brimob]] officer Rama trains before joining a 20-man squad led by Sergeant Jaka and Lieutenant Wahyu for a raid on an apartment block with the intent of arresting crime lord Tama Riyadi. Together with his lieutenants Andi and Mad Dog, Tama runs the block and allows criminals and addicts to rent rooms under his protection. Arriving undetected, the team sweeps the first floors and subdues various tenants; they also meet a law-abiding tenant named Gofar delivering medicine to his sick wife. Continuing to the sixth floor, the team is spotted by two young lookouts, one of whom raises the alarm.

Tama calls in reinforcements and the team suffers casualties. Tama then cuts the lights and announces over the [[Public address system|PA system]] that the officers are on the sixth-floor stairwell, and that he will grant permanent residence to those who kill them. Wahyu confesses to Jaka that he staged the mission so he can eliminate Tama, who is in league with corrupt police officials, including himself; the mission is not officially sanctioned by police command, and there will be no reinforcements. The remaining team members are ambushed by shooters from above and are almost completely wiped out.

The remaining officers—Rama, Bowo, Jaka, Wahyu, Dagu, and three others—retreat to an empty apartment and are cornered by more armed thugs. Rama uses an axe to create a hole in the floor so the team can descend to the lower level. Dropping to the room below, the team struggles to fend off Tama's thugs; the three other officers are killed and Bowo is gravely wounded. Rama uses a [[propane|propane tank]] to construct an [[improvised explosive device]] that eliminates the invading henchmen. With more of Tama's reinforcements approaching, the team splits into two groups: Jaka, Dagu, and Wahyu retreat to the fifth floor, while Rama and Bowo ascend.

After fighting a group of assassins, Rama and Bowo locate Gofar's apartment, and Gofar reluctantly hides the officers inside. Gangs wielding machetes search the apartment but fail to find them. After tending to Bowo's wounds, Rama leaves to search for Jaka's group. Rama encounters the machete gang and defeats them in a long fight, tackling their leader through a window and plummeting onto a fire escape below. On the sixth floor, he finds Andi, who has murdered two of Tama's men. Andi is revealed to be his estranged brother, whom Rama signed up for the mission to search for, at the urging of their father. Rama refuses to leave the building without his comrades, and Andi refuses to abandon his criminal life. Rama parts ways with his brother to search for his surviving colleagues.

Mad Dog discovers Jaka and his group on the fourth floor. Wahyu runs off, and Jaka instructs Dagu to protect him. Mad Dog challenges Jaka to hand-to-hand combat; he ultimately gains the upper hand and kills Jaka, by breaking his neck. Mad Dog then meets up with Andi to report back to Tama. Tama, having learned of Andi's treachery through his surveillance cameras, attacks and incapacitates Andi. Rama regroups with Dagu and Wahyu, and they head for Tama on the 15th floor, fighting through a narcotics lab along the way. Rama separates from Dagu and Wahyu when he discovers Mad Dog torturing Andi. Mad Dog lets Rama free Andi and fights them both. After a long and brutal fight, Mad Dog is ultimately killed by Rama and Andi.

Meanwhile, Wahyu and Dagu confront Tama. Wahyu kills Dagu before taking Tama hostage. Tama taunts Wahyu by revealing that he knew they were going to raid the building, that Wahyu was [[Frameup|set up]] by his corrupt superior Reza, and that he will be killed regardless. A panicked and desperate Wahyu kills Tama and then attempts suicide, only to find he is out of ammunition.

Andi uses his influence to allow Rama to leave with the injured Bowo and a detained Wahyu. Andi also hands over blackmail recordings Tama made of the corrupt officials he dealt with, telling him to contact Officer [[The Raid 2#Cast|Bunawar]]. Rama asks Andi to come home, but Andi refuses and asserts that he can protect Rama in his role as a gang boss, but that Rama cannot do the same for him. As Rama, Bowo, and Wahyu leave, Andi turns around and walks back to the apartment block, smiling for the first time.

==Cast==
* [[Iko Uwais]] as Rama, one of the rookie members of the [[Mobile Brigade (Indonesia)|special forces]] unit tasked with raiding Tama's building. One of the few survivors of the raid. Uwais previously worked with Evans in ''[[Merantau]]''. Having lived for four years in Indonesia and learned about the country's predominant religion, director Gareth Evans implicitly integrated the [[Islam|Muslim]] faith in Uwais' character.<ref name=comm/>
[[File:Iko Uwais by Sachyn Mital.jpg |thumb|right |alt=A photograph of Iko Uwais taken in New York City during its screening on 14 March 2014 |Iko Uwais at the premiere of ''[[The Raid 2]]'' in New York City, 17 March 2014]]
* [[Joe Taslim]] as Jaka, the Sergeant who leads his unit into the raid. Having been a fan of ''Merantau'', the former [[Judo]] champion Taslim contacted Evans through [[Facebook]] for their next project. As Evans was browsing through Taslim's profile, he came across a photo of him in a SWAT uniform and felt that it resonated with the character. Evans had him undergo choreography and drama auditions, with Taslim earning the role having aced them both.<ref name=comm/>
* {{Interlanguage link multi|Ray Sahetapy|id}} as Tama Riyadi, a ruthless [[drug lord]] who is the boss of the apartment building. Evans wanted a non-stereotypical take on the character, citing most [[gangster films]] wherein the boss is usually wearing a pristine suit and smoking [[cigar]]s.<ref name=comm/>
* [[Yayan Ruhian]] as Mad Dog, a skilled fighter who is the muscle behind Tama's operation. Ruhian previously worked with Evans in ''Merantau'' as an actor and fight choreographer. Evans cast Ruhian in the film as he wanted him to play a "purely evil" character, opposite to that which he played in his debut film which had a "redeemable value".<ref name=comm/>
* [[Donny Alamsyah]] as Andi, Tama's [[consigliere]] who is also Rama's estranged elder brother. Alamsyah also played Uwais' character's brother in ''Merantau''. Since he regretted not being able to do action scenes in ''Merantau'', Alamsyah approached Evans as they prepared for ''The Raid'', earning the role having aced the audition.<ref name=comm/>
* Iang Darmawan as Gofar, a tenant of the building who tends to his ill wife. Prior to the film, Gofar's acting credits had been in [[sketch comedy|sketch comedies]], and ''The Raid'' marks his transition to a serious role.<ref name=comm/>
* Pierre Gruno as Wahyu, the Lieutenant who arranges the eponymous raid to take out Tama. One of the few survivors of the raid.
* Tegar Satrya as Bowo, the hothead member of the team who is wounded attempting to save the life of a teammate. One of the few survivors of the raid.
* Eka Rahmadia as Dagu, a skilled fighter and team member who protects Lt. Wahyu as they make their way towards Tama. A [[Taekwondo]] practitioner, Rahmadia is part of the Piranha Stunt Team who helped with the film's shooting.<ref name=behindthescenes/>
* Alfridus Godfred as leader of the machete gang, a priest who hunts the surviving officers when Jaka and Rama split into two groups.
Other cast members include [[:id:Henky Solaiman|Henky Solaiman]] and [[:id:Fikha Effendi|Fikha Effendi]], who play Rama's father and wife, respectively. [[:id:Verdi Solaiman|Verdi Solaiman]], [[:id:Ananda George|Ananda George]] and Yusuf Opilus appear as officers Budi, Ari and Alee, respectively.<ref>Ari (Ananda George) fires the shotgun in the dark which gives their position away. Budi (Verdi Soleiman) notices the noises above but fails to halt Ari in time. Alee (Yusuf Opilus) picks the lock to penetrate the building and carries the axe.</ref>

==Production==
===Development and pre-production===
Initially intended to be released as {{lang|id|'''Serbuan Maut'''}}, which translates literally to "The Deadly Raid";<ref>{{Cite web|title=Alasan Produser Tak Lagi Pakai Judul 'Serbuan Maut'|url=https://hot.detik.com/movie/d-1732538/alasan-produser-tak-lagi-pakai-judul-serbuan-maut|url-status=live|access-date=2021-05-12|website=[[detik.com|detikcom]]|language=id-ID}}</ref> director [[Gareth Evans (director)|Gareth Evans]] came across the idea for the film when he moved to [[Indonesia]] to film a documentary about the country's martial art [[Pencak Silat]], as suggested by his wife of Indonesian Japanese descent. It was in that country that he met [[Iko Uwais]], a Silat practitioner who was then working as a delivery man for a phone company based in [[Jakarta]]. Evans then nudged his wife to cast Uwais for ''[[Merantau]]'', and then in ''The Raid''.<ref name=comm>{{cite AV media notes |title=The Raid: Redemption Blu-ray Edition |trans-title=Serbuan maut |others=[[Gareth Evans (director)|Gareth Evans]] |type=Audio commentary |publisher=[[Sony Pictures Home Entertainment]] |year=2012}}</ref>

Following ''Merantau'', Evans and his producers began work on a Silat film project called ''Berandal'' ([[Indonesian language|Indonesian]] for ''Thugs''), a large-scale prison [[gangster film]] intended to star not only ''Merantau'' actors Uwais and [[Yayan Ruhian]] but also an additional pair of international fight stars. A teaser trailer was shot, but the project proved more complex and time-consuming than anticipated.<ref>{{cite web |last=Brown |first=Todd |url=http://twitchfilm.com/news/2010/11/the-merantau-team-prepare-for-the-raid.php |title=The ''Merentau'' Team Prepare For ''The Raid'' |work=Twitch Film |date=15 November 2010 |access-date=26 March 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120909033951/http://twitchfilm.com/news/2010/11/the-merantau-team-prepare-for-the-raid.php |archive-date=9 September 2012}}</ref> After a year and a half, Evans and the producers found themselves with insufficient funds to produce ''Berandal'', so they changed the film to a simpler but different story with a smaller budget. They called the project ''Serbuan Maut'' (''The Raid'').<ref name="comm" /> Producer Ario Sagantoro considers the film to be lighter than ''Merantau''. Evans also considers it to be "a lot more streamlined," stating that "''Merantau'' is more of a [[drama film|drama]]" while ''The Raid'' is more of a "[[survival horror]] film."<ref>{{cite web |title=''The Raid'' {{ndash}} Q+A with Director & Star |url=http://film.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/75456/the-raid-q+a-with-director-and-star.html |work=The Digital Fix |access-date=10 August 2012 |date=18 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714184249/http://film.thedigitalfix.com/content/id/75456/the-raid-q+a-with-director-and-star.html |archive-date=14 July 2014 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Evans wanted ''The Raid'' vastly different from ''Merantau'' in terms of pacing.<ref name="behindthescenes" /> With ''Merantau'', some fans complained the action sequences took too long to appear since the first 45 minutes of the film laid emphasis on character development, backdrop (specifically, the Indonesian culture) and drama.<ref name="comm" /> Therefore, Evans designed ''The Raid'' to be a "full-on" action film.<ref name="behindthescenes" />

Pre-production took about four months, which include finalization of the script (which included translation of the original English-language script into Indonesian) and the work on choreography for the fighting sequences, which were designed by Iko Uwais and Yayan Ruhian.<ref name="collider">{{cite web |url=http://collider.com/gareth-evans-the-raid-raid-sequel-interview/141784/ |last= Weintraub |first= Steve |title=Gareth Evans Talks ''The Raid'', ''The Raid'' Sequel (Berandal), and ''The Raid'' Trilogy |work=Collider.com |date=31 January 2012 |access-date=26 March 2012}}</ref> The actors that make up the key members of the police squad were sent to bootcamp military training with [[KOPASKA]], where they learned how to use weapons, and how to perform strategic attack and defense techniques.<ref name="behindthescenes" />

===Filming===
The crew wanted ''The Raid'' to be shot in a quasi-documentary style, that is, the camera is handheld and without the use of [[Steadicam]]. To achieve that objective, they shot the film in [[High-definition video|high-definition]] using [[List of Panasonic camcorders#AG-AF100|Panasonic AF100]] camcorder{{spaced ndash}}which had just recently come out of the market{{spaced ndash}} and strayed from using [[film format]] while shooting most action and fight sequences. In addition, the camera was frequently attached to a [[Fig Rig]] to prevent most scenes from being too jarring, and give the camera operator opportunities to change angles and positions rapidly.<ref name="behindthescenes" />

All guns used in the film were [[Airsoft]] replicas, to avoid the costs associated with having to deal with firearms. All the shots of the guns' actions cycling, muzzle flashes and cases ejecting were added digitally.<ref name="behindthescenes">{{cite AV media |last1=Evans |first1=Gareth |last2=Sagantoro |first2=Ario |date=14 August 2012 |title=Behind the Scenes Video Blogs |medium=Special feature |publisher=Sony Pictures Home Entertainment}}</ref>

===Editing===

When filming concluded, about 120 minutes of footage was shot; Evans originally intended it to be eighty to eighty-five minutes long. The footage was eventually cut down to approximately 100 minutes. The final stages of post-production took place in [[Bangkok]], Thailand for the [[color grading]] and [[audio mixing]] processes.<ref name=behindthescenes/>

===Soundtrack===
{{Main |The Raid: Redemption (soundtrack)}}
While the film was still in production, in May 2011, Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions acquired the distribution rights of the film for the US market and tasked [[Mike Shinoda]] of [[Linkin Park]] and [[Joseph Trapanese]] to create a new score.<ref>{{cite news |last=Harris |first=Dana |url=http://www.indiewire.com/article/linkin_parks_mike_shinoda_will_create_a_new_soundtrack_for_the_raid |title=Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda Will Create a New Soundtrack for "The Raid" | Filmmakers, Film Industry, Film Festivals, Awards & Movie Reviews |work=Indiewire |date=2011-09-09 |access-date=2012-03-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Steve "Frosty" Weintraub |url=http://collider.com/mike-shinoda-joe-trepanese-the-raid-interview/141928/ |title=Mike Shinoda and Joe Trapanese Talk THE RAID at Sundance 2012 |publisher=Collider.com |date=2012-02-02 |access-date=2012-03-26}}</ref> The film premiered at the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival with the original score from the Indonesian version which was composed by Aria Prayogi and Fajar Yuskemal, who also composed Evans's previous film ''Merantau''.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/THERAIDMOVIE/status/181178718536994817 |title=Twitter: PT Merantau Films @THERAIDMOVIE |format=Twitter |work=PT Merantau Films |language=id |date=2012-03-17}}
</ref><ref name="fightscenes">{{cite web |url=http://theraid-movie.blogspot.com/2012/02/fight-scenes-and-promo.html |title=The Raid: Fight Scenes and Promo |work=TheRaid-movie.blogspot.com |date=2012-02-10 |quote=Gareth Evans: The original composers are FAJAR YUSKEMAL and ARIA PRAYOGI, I've worked with them since Merantau. They are incredibly gifted and talented musicians who happen to have also been responsible for the sound design / mix alongside Bonar Abraham, Jack Arthur Sianjuntak and Sandika Widjaja. They did a fantastic job, this is a whole new level of sound design for an Indonesian film. They put in tireless hours and worked their bollocks off to get it done.}}</ref> ''The Raid'' made its debut in the US with Trapanese and Shinoda's version at Sundance 2012.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mikeshinoda.com/2011/12/01/the-raid-us-debut-sundance-film-festival/ |title=The Raid US Debut: Sundance Film Festival « Mike Shinoda's Blog |publisher=Mikeshinoda.com |access-date=2012-03-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324114716/http://mikeshinoda.com/2011/12/01/the-raid-us-debut-sundance-film-festival/ |archive-date=24 March 2012}}</ref>

Shinoda stated that his score was over 50 minutes and almost all instrumental. After film production, he had room for two more songs, but did not want to sing or rap, so he posted pictures of two music artists.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://mikeshinoda.com/2012/02/15/raid-score-vs-soundtrack/ |title=Raid Score vs. Soundtrack « Mike Shinoda's Blog |work=Mikeshinoda.com |access-date=2012-03-26 |quote=But at the end of the film, I found room for two songs with vocals. I didn’t want to do sing or rap. I decided to call on some friends. |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170423211938/http://mikeshinoda.com/2012/02/15/raid-score-vs-soundtrack/ |archive-date=23 April 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref> [[Deftones]]/[[Crosses (band)|†††]] frontman [[Chino Moreno]] guest performed "RAZORS.OUT", which was leaked online on 16 March 2012,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.theprp.com/2012/03/16/news/deftones-frontman-chino-moreno-guests-on-mike-shinodas-razors-out-audio-available/ |title=Deftones Frontman Chino Moreno Guests on Mike Shinoda's "Razors Out", Audio Available | Theprp.com – Metal, Hardcore And Rock News, Reviews And More |publisher=Theprp.com |date=2012-03-16 |access-date=2012-03-26}}</ref> as rap group [[Get Busy Committee]] performed "SUICIDE MUSIC" for the film.<ref>{{cite web |author=The A-Team |url=http://koalasanduzis.blogspot.com/2012/03/raid-redemption-new-gbc-song.html |title=Koalas And Uzis: The Raid: Redemption – New GBC Song |publisher=Koalasanduzis.blogspot.com |date=2012-03-17 |access-date=2012-05-13 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324115133/http://koalasanduzis.blogspot.com/2012/03/raid-redemption-new-gbc-song.html |archive-date=24 March 2012 }}</ref>


==Release==
The film was marketed internationally through Celluloid Nightmares, a partnership between US-based [[XYZ Films]] and France's [[Celluloid Dreams]].<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://variety.com/2013/film/news/xyz-films-forms-int-l-sales-division-1118066093/|title=XYZ Films forms international sales division |last=McNary|first=Dave |magazine=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=11 February 2013 |access-date=14 March 2016}}</ref>

[[Sony Pictures Worldwide Acquisitions]] acquired the film's distribution rights for the United States, Latin America and Spain,<ref>{{cite web |url=https://twitter.com/THERAIDMOVIE/status/181178247755735041 |title=Twitter: PT Merantau Films @THERAIDMOVIE |format=Twitter |work=PT Merantau Films |language=id |date=2012-03-17}}</ref><ref name="Raid2 PressA">{{cite web|url=http://www.geekscape.net/the-raid-2-begins-production-check-out-the-first-set-photos |title='The Raid 2' Begins Production (Press Release) |publisher=Geekscape.net |date=31 January 2013}}</ref> revised the [[film score]], and changed the title to ''The Raid: Redemption'' for the US release. Distribution rights to other countries were sold to [[Kadokawa Pictures]] for Japan, [[Koch Media]] for Germany, [[Alliance Films]] for Canada, [[Momentum Pictures]] for the United Kingdom, [[Madman Entertainment]] for Australia, SND HGC for China, and Calinos Films for [[Turkey]].<ref name="Raid1 ToddBrown">{{cite web |url= http://twitchfilm.com/news/2011/05/sony-picks-up-the-raid-for-us-distribution-leading-a-wave-of-international-distribution-deals.php |title= Sony Picks Up THE RAID For US Distribution, Leading A Wave of International Distribution Deals |publisher= [[Twitch Film]] |last= Brown |first= Todd |date= 26 May 2011 |access-date= 2011-09-15 |url-status= dead |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20110925033530/http://twitchfilm.com/news/2011/05/sony-picks-up-the-raid-for-us-distribution-leading-a-wave-of-international-distribution-deals.php |archive-date= 25 September 2011}}</ref><ref name="Raid2 PressB">{{cite web|url=http://www.ramascreen.com/highly-anticipated-actioner-the-raid-2-berandal-starring-iko-uwais-starts-production-in-jakarta-indonesia/ |title='The Raid 2 Berandal' Starts Production in Jakarta, Indonesia (Press Release) |publisher=Ramascreen.com |date=31 January 2013}}</ref> Deals were also made with distributors from Russia, Scandinavia, [[Benelux]], Iceland, Italy, South Korea and India, during the film screening at the TIFF.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/toronto-2011-hot-indonesian-action-235468 |title=Toronto 2011: Hot Indonesian Action Movie 'The Raid' Sells Out the World (Exclusive) |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |first=Borys |last=Kit |date=14 September 2011 |access-date=2011-09-15 }}</ref>

==Reception==
===Box office===
In Indonesia, the film sold 1,844,817 tickets at the box office in 2012.<ref>{{cite web |title=Data Penonton (2012) |url=http://filmindonesia.or.id/movie/viewer/2012 |url-status=live |access-date=25 April 2022 |website=Film Indonesia |language=Indonesian}}</ref>

Overseas, in its Sony Pictures Classics debut in the United States on 23–25 March 2012, ''The Raid: Redemption'' grossed $220,937 from 24 theaters for a location average of $15,781.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/specialty-box-office-raid-redemption-october-baby-deep-blue-rachel-weisz-304042 |title=Specialty Box Office: Indonesian Pic 'The Raid: Redemption' Opens to Strong Numbers |last=McClintock |first=Pamela |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=2012-03-25}}</ref> For its widest opening release weekend in the United States and Canada on 13–15 April 2012, the film grossed $961,454 from 881 theaters, and ranked 11th overall.<ref name="numbers">{{cite web |url= https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Serbuan-maut#tab=summary |title=The Raid: Redemption (2012) – Financial Information |work= [[The Numbers (website)|The Numbers]] |access-date=14 August 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last=Pandya |first=Gitesh |url=http://www.boxofficeguru.com/041612.htm |title=Weekend Box Office (April 13–15, 2012) |work=Boxofficeguru.com}}</ref> In the United Kingdom, the film grossed $660,910 on its opening weekend.<ref name="numbers" /> In Indonesia, approximately 250,000 people watched the film in the first four days of release, and it was considered a great turnout for a country that only has about 660 theater screens nationwide.<ref name="wsj_indonesia">{{cite news |url=https://blogs.wsj.com/searealtime/2012/04/03/the-raid-takes-indonesian-box-office-by-storm/ |title="The Raid" Takes Indonesian Box Office By Storm |newspaper=[[The Wall Street Journal]] |location=Southeast Asia |date=2012-04-03 |last=Pathoni |first=Ahmad}}</ref> As of 8 July 2012, the film has grossed $4,105,123 in North America. The film grossed approximately $9.3 million overseas outside of Indonesia.<ref name="numbers" />

===Home media===
In the United States, the film grossed {{US$|10.1 million|long=no}} on [[DVD]] and [[Blu-ray]], {{As of|2022|4|lc=y}}.<ref>{{cite web |title=Serbuan maut (2012) - Financial Information |url=https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Serbuan-maut |access-date=23 April 2018 |website=[[The Numbers (website)|The Numbers]]}}</ref>

In the United Kingdom, it was 2012's fifth best-selling foreign-language film on physical [[home video]] formats.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2013 |title=BFI Statistical Yearbook 2013 |pages=138 |publisher=[[British Film Institute]] (BFI) |url=https://www2.bfi.org.uk/sites/bfi.org.uk/files/downloads/bfi-statistical-yearbook-2013.pdf |access-date=23 April 2022}}</ref> It was later the UK's overall best-selling foreign-language film of 2013 on home video.<ref>{{Cite report |url=https://www2.bfi.org.uk/sites/bfi.org.uk/files/downloads/bfi-statistical-yearbook-2014.pdf |title=Statistical Yearbook 2014 |date=2014 |publisher=[[British Film Institute]] (BFI) |pages=127 |access-date=25 April 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Critical response===
On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film has an approval rating of 87% based on reviews from 172 critics, with an average score of 7.50/10. The website's consensus was "No frills and all thrills, ''The Raid: Redemption'' is an inventive action film expertly paced and edited for maximum entertainment."<ref name="tomatoes">{{cite web |url= http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/the_raid_redemption/ |title= The Raid: Redemption |publisher= [[Fandango (company)|Fandango Media]] |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]] |access-date=2020-05-04 }}</ref> On [[Metacritic]], the film has a [[weighted average]] score of 73 out of 100 based on reviews from 31 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews".<ref name="metacritic">{{cite web |title=The Raid: Redemption |url=https://www.metacritic.com/movie/the-raid-redemption |publisher=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2020-05-04 }}</ref>

[[Peter Bradshaw]] of [[The Guardian]] gave the film 5 out of 5, and said "This violent, intense and brilliant bulletfest from Indonesia puts western action movies to shame."<ref name="Bradshaw">{{cite news |date=17 May 2012 |first=Peter |last=Bradshaw |title=The Raid – review |newspaper=[[The Guardian]] |url=https://www.theguardian.com/film/2012/may/17/the-raid-review |access-date=11 January 2018}}{{rating|5|5}}</ref><ref name="Crook">{{cite magazine |url=https://www.empireonline.com/movies/raid/review/ |title=The Raid review |magazine=[[Empire (film magazine)|Empire]] |first=Simon |last=Crook |date=30 April 2011 |access-date=1 January 2020 }}{{rating|5|5}}</ref> [[Bilge Ebiri]] of [[Vulture.com]] wrote: "Once the action starts - and it starts very quickly - The Raid is relentless, breathtaking in its sheer propulsive majesty. But it's also shot through with moments of bleak poetry amid the carnage."<ref>{{cite web |date=24 March 2012 |last=Ebiri |first=Bilge |title=Movie Reviews: The Meditative Deep Blue Sea and Murderous The Raid: Redemption |url=https://www.vulture.com/2012/03/movie-reviews-deep-blue-sea-the-raid.html |website=[[Vulture.com]] }}</ref> Robert Koehler of [[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] praised the director: "Taking the genre to a higher level of intensity, the Welsh-born Evans continues what he started in previous Indonesia-set actioner "Merantau," but this picture will seal his cult status."<ref>{{cite web |date=10 September 2011 |last=Koehler |first=Robert |title=The Raid |url=https://variety.com/review/VE1117946038 |website=Variety }}</ref> [[Michael Phillips (critic)|Michael Phillips]] of the ''[[Chicago Tribune]]'' wrote: "The whole film is. "The Raid" is maniacal in its pacing and assault tactics. It's also, absurdly, rated R. Fantastic. I love that a film this gory secured the same Motion Picture Association of America rating as "The King's Speech."<ref>{{cite news |date=22 March 2012 |first=Michael |last=Phillips |title=Gamers will get a kick from maniacal 'Raid: Redemption' |newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]] |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/sc-mov-0320-raid-redemption-20120322-column.html |access-date=11 January 2018 }}{{rating|2.5|4}}</ref>
[[Owen Gleiberman]] of [[Entertainment Weekly]] called it "fists of fury mixed with torture porn" noting the variety of gory action sequences, but criticized the incoherent narrative. He gave it a B− grade.<ref name="Gleiberman">{{cite magazine |date=23 March 2012 |first=Owen |last=Gleiberman |author-link=Owen Gleiberman |title=The Raid: Redemption |magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]] |url=http://www.ew.com/article/2012/03/23/raid-redemption/ |access-date=11 January 2018 }}</ref>

[[Roger Ebert]] of the ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]''' gave the film one star out of four; he criticized the lack of character depth, and noted "the Welsh director, Gareth Evans, knows there's a fanboy audience for his formula, in which special effects amp up the mayhem in senseless carnage."<ref name="RogerEbert">{{cite web |date= 21 March 2012 |last=Ebert |first=Roger |author-link= Roger Ebert |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/reviews/the-raid-redemption-2012 |title=The Raid: Redemption |publisher= Rogerebert.suntimes.com |access-date= 2012-05-13 }}{{rating|1|4}}</ref> Ebert was criticized for his assessment, and later published a defense of his review.<ref>{{cite web |last=Ebert |first=Roger |author-link= Roger Ebert |url=http://www.rogerebert.com/rogers-journal/hollywoods-highway-to-hell |title=Hollywood's Highway To Hell |publisher= [[RogerEbert.com]] |date= 2012-03-26 |access-date= 2013-12-03}}</ref>

Actor [[Samuel L. Jackson]] named it as one of his favorite movies of all time during his appearance on [[The Late Show with Stephen Colbert]].

==Accolades==
{{Anchor|Awards|Accolades}}
The film received numerous awards and nominations from both local and international institutions. At the [[2012 Maya Awards]], which is dubbed by local media as the Indonesian version of the [[Golden Globe Award|Golden Globes]], the film received 10 nominations.<ref name="liputan" /> ''The Raid'' did not receive any nominations at the [[Indonesian Film Festival|2012 Citra Awards]] (the Indonesian equivalent to the [[Academy Awards]]); which was considered a [[snub]].{{Citation needed|date=August 2019}}

{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders"
|-
|+ List of accolades received by ''The Raid''
|-
! Award
! Date
! Category
! Recipients
! Result
! class="unsortable"| {{Abbr|Ref.|References}}
|-
! scope=row|[[Toronto International Film Festival]]
| style="text-align:center;"| [[2011 Toronto International Film Festival|8 September 2011]]
| Midnight Madness{{spaced ndash}}People's Choice Award
| ''The Raid''
| {{Won}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|title=''The Raid'' Wins TIFF Midnight Madness Award!|last=Brown|first=Todd|work=[[Twitch Film]]|date=18 September 2011|url=http://twitchfilm.com/news/2011/09/the-raid-wins-tiff-midnight-madness-award.php|access-date=28 February 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120223215057/http://twitchfilm.com/news/2011/09/the-raid-wins-tiff-midnight-madness-award.php|archive-date=23 February 2012}}</ref>
|-
! scope=row rowspan=2|[[Dublin International Film Festival]]
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=2 | 28 February 2012
| Best Film
| ''The Raid''
| {{Won}}
| rowspan=2 style="text-align:center;"|
|-
| Audience Award
| ''The Raid''
| {{Won}}
|-
! scope=row|[[South by Southwest|SXSW Film Festival]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 17 March 2012
| Festival Favorites{{spaced ndash}}Audience Award
| ''The Raid''
| {{Nom}}
|
|-
! scope=row|Festival Mauvais Genre
| style="text-align:center;"| 9 April 2012
| Prix du Public
| ''The Raid''
| {{Won}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iletaitunefoislecinema.com/festival/5281/bilan-de-la-6e-edition-du-festival-mauvais-genre |title=Bilan de la 6e édition du Festival Mauvais Genre |website=IlEtaitUneFoisLeCinema.com |language=fr |date=9 April 2012 |access-date=23 May 2017}}</ref>
|-
! scope=row|[[Imagine Film Festival]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 30 April 2012
| Silver Scream Award
| ''The Raid''
| {{Won}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|title=Imagine 2012 Winners Revealed, and ''The Raid'' Scores the Audience Award!|last=Vjin|first=Ard|date=30 April 2012|url=http://twitchfilm.com/news/2012/04/012-winners-revealed-and-the-raid-scores-the-audience-award.php|access-date=1 May 2012|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120507233543/http://twitchfilm.com/news/2012/04/012-winners-revealed-and-the-raid-scores-the-audience-award.php|archive-date=7 May 2012}}</ref>
|-
! scope=row rowspan=10|[[Maya Awards (Indonesia)|Maya Awards]]
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=10 | [[2012 Maya Awards|15 December 2012]]
| Best Feature Film
| ''The Raid''
| {{Nom}}
| rowspan=10 style="text-align:center;"| <ref name=liputan>{{cite web|url = http://showbiz.liputan6.com/read/465518/gebrakan-piala-maya-2012-golden-globenya-film-nasional|language=id |title = Gebrakan Piala Maya 2012: Golden Globe-nya Film Nasional |work = Liputan 6 Showbiz|date=8 December 2012 |access-date = 22 December 2014}}</ref>
|-
| Best Director
| [[Gareth Evans (director)|Gareth Evans]]
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Supporting Actor
| [[:id:Ray Sahetapy|Ray Sahetapy]]
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Cinematography
| Matt Flannery
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Editing
| Gareth Evans
| {{Won}}
|-
| Best Special Effects
| Andi Novianto
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Art Direction
| Timothy D. Setianto
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Make-Up & Hairstyling
| Jerry Oktavianus
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Sound Design
| Aria Prayogi and Fajar Yuskemal
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Promotional Poster Design
| ''The Raid''
| {{Nom}}
|-
! scope=row|Indiana Film Journalists Association
| style="text-align:center;"| 17 December 2012
| Best Foreign Language Film
| ''The Raid''
| {{Won}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://indianafilmjournalists.com/ifja-2012-awards |title=IFJA 2012 Awards |website=IndianaFilmJournalists.com |date=17 December 2012}}</ref>
|-

! scope=row|[[IGN|IGN Awards]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 21 December 2012
| Best Action Movie
| ''The Raid''
| {{Nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2012/Best_Action_Movie |title=Best Action Movie 2012 |website=[[IGN]] |date=21 December 2012}}</ref>
|-

! scope=row|North Carolina Film Critics Association
| style="text-align:center;"| 15 January 2013
| Best Foreign Language Film
| ''The Raid''
| {{Nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://ncfilmcritics.org/?p=1 |title=2012 North Carolina Film Critics Association Awards |website=NCFilmCritics.org |date=15 January 2013}}</ref>
|-
! scope=row|[[NAACP Image Awards]]
| style="text-align:center;"| [[44th NAACP Image Awards|1 February 2013]]
| Best International Motion Picture
| ''The Raid''
| {{Nom}}
|
|-
! scope=row|[[Australian Film Critics Association]]
| style="text-align:center;"| 23 February 2013
| Best International Film{{spaced ndash}}Foreign Language
| ''The Raid''
| {{Nom}}
| style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chinokino.com/2013/02/australian-film-critics-association.html |title=Australian Film Critics Association Awards 2012 |date=23 February 2012}}</ref>

|-
! scope=row|[[Empire Awards]]
| style="text-align:center;"| [[18th Empire Awards|24 March 2013]]
| Best Thriller
| ''The Raid''
| {{Nom}}
|
|-
! scope=row rowspan=4|[[Indonesian Movie Awards]]
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan=4| [[2013 Indonesian Movie Awards|27 May 2013]]
| Best Supporting Actor
| [[Yayan Ruhian]]
| {{Won}}
| rowspan=4 style="text-align:center;"| <ref>{{cite web|last1=Narada Putra|first1=Rama|title=Inilah Daftar Pemenang Indonesian Movie Awards 2013|language=id|url=http://celebrity.okezone.com/read/2013/05/27/206/813551/inilah-daftar-pemenang-indonesian-movie-awards-2013|access-date=3 May 2017|work=Okezone: Celebrity|date=27 May 2013}}</ref>
|-
| Best Supporting Actor
| Ray Sahetapy
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Best Chemistry
| [[Iko Uwais]] and [[Donny Alamsyah]]
| {{Nom}}
|-
| Favourite Film
| ''The Raid''
| {{Nom}}
|}

==Sequel and remake==
===Sequel===
{{main |The Raid 2}}
While developing ''The Raid'' in script form, Evans started to toy around with the idea of creating a link between it and his initial project, ''Berandal''. It was later confirmed that ''Berandal'' would serve as a sequel to ''The Raid''.<ref>{{cite web |author-link=Gareth Evans (director) |last=Evans |first=Gareth |url=http://theraid-movie.blogspot.com/2011/03/camera-testing-press-conference.html |title=The Raid: Camera testing, the press conference, Berandal and sometimes this happens |work=Theraid-movie.blogspot.com |date=2011-03-05 |access-date=2012-03-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://screenrant.com/raid-redemption-sequel-berandal-gareth-evans-kofi-158935/ |title='The Raid: Redemption' Director Talks Sequel Film, 'Berandal' |website=Screen Rant |date=2012-03-12 |access-date=2012-03-26}}</ref> Evans has also stated his intention to make a trilogy.<ref>{{cite web |last=Jagernauth |first=Kevin |url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/gareth-evans-spills-details-on-the-raid-sequel-berandal-has-trilogy-in-mind |title=Gareth Evans Spills Details On 'The Raid' Sequel 'Berandal'; Has Trilogy in Mind | The Playlist |work=Blogs.indiewire.com |date=2012-02-01 |access-date=2012-05-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120623102651/http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/gareth-evans-spills-details-on-the-raid-sequel-berandal-has-trilogy-in-mind |archive-date=23 June 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Sony pre-bought the US, Latin American and Spanish rights to the sequel. Alliance/Momentum bought the rights to the United Kingdom and Canada; Koch Media acquired the film for German-speaking territories; Korea Screen acquired the rights to Korea; and HGC acquired the rights to China. Deals for other major territories were also in negotiations.<ref>{{cite web|title= Sony Nabs U.S. Rights For 'The Raid' Sequel |work= [[Deadline Hollywood|Deadline]] |date=2012-02-12 |last=Brooks |first=Brian |url= http://www.deadline.com/2012/02/sony-nabs-rights-for-the-raid-sequel |access-date=2012-03-19}}</ref> Subtitled ''Berandal'' for the Indonesian market and simply ''The Raid 2'' for the US and [[English-speaking]] market, the sequel had a "significantly larger" budget than its predecessor, and its filming included approximately 100 days of shooting.<ref>{{cite web |last=Gilchrist |first=Todd |url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/gareth-evans-berendal-raid-sequel-iko-uwais-286827 |title=Gareth Evans Set for 'The Raid' Sequel 'Berendal' |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=2012-03-12 |access-date=2012-03-26}}</ref> Pre-production began in September 2012 while filming began in January 2013.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/the-raid-director-gareth-evans-discusses-sequel-plans/ |title='The Raid' Director Gareth Evans Discusses His Sequel Plans | /Film |publisher=Slashfilm.com |date=2012-03-12 |access-date=2012-03-26}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last=Ford |first=Rory |date=2012-02-17 |title= Interview: Gareth Evans brings The Raid to GFF 2012 |work= List.co.uk |url= http://film.list.co.uk/article/40465-interview-gareth-evans-brings-the-raid-to-gff-2012/ |access-date=2012-03-19}}</ref>

On the release of ''The Raid 2'' in 2015, Evans said he had ideas for ''The Raid 3'' but that nothing had been written yet and a third film was not likely to happen before 2018 or 2019.<ref name="Raid3"/> In a 21 November 2016 interview with ''Impact Online'', director Evans revealed the sequel was on hold with the franchise likely having ended, stating "Moving back to UK felt like a closing chapter on that franchise – we ended the story pretty neatly (I feel) in Part 2. I’m aware there's an interest for it {{small|[...]}} So never say never, but it's unlikely to happen anytime soon."<ref name="ApostleRaid3">{{cite web |url=http://www.impactonline.co/film/12859-gareth-evans-apostle/ |title=Gareth Evans sings the praises of 'Apostle' |publisher=Impact Online |date=21 November 2016 |access-date=5 January 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180112214802/http://www.impactonline.co/film/12859-gareth-evans-apostle/ |archive-date=12 January 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In September 2018 Evans again stated that he felt the story was complete and that a third film was highly unlikely.<ref>{{cite web |date= 24 September 2018 |author= Ethan Anderton |title= 'The Raid 3' Probably Won't Happen, Director Gareth Evans Explains Why |url= https://www.slashfilm.com/the-raid-3-not-happening/ |website=/Film |access-date= 14 August 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Why The Raid 3 Isn't Going To Happen, According to the Director |url=https://www.cinemablend.com/news/2458095/why-the-raid-3-isnt-going-to-happen-according-to-the-director |website=CINEMABLEND |date=22 September 2018}}</ref>

===American remake===
A few months after Sony acquired the film's North American distribution rights, it was announced by ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' that its subsidiary company, [[Screen Gems]], had begun negotiations to produce a Hollywood remake.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hollywood remake of The Raid in the works |url=http://asiapacificarts.usc.edu/w_apa/showarticle.aspx?articleID=17418&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 |last=Park |first=Joann |work=Asia Pacific Arts |date=2011-09-26 |access-date=10 October 2011 |archive-url=https://www.webcitation.org/6AcP2z63p?url=http://asiapacificarts.usc.edu/w_apa/showarticle.aspx?articleID=17418&AspxAutoDetectCookieSupport=1 |archive-date=12 September 2012 |url-status=dead }}</ref> The deal was completed in November 2011, with writer-director [[Gareth Evans (director)|Gareth Evans]] to serve as an executive producer of the remake. XYZ Films, executive producers on the original Indonesian version, will be producers on the American version.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://twitchfilm.com/news/2011/11/screen-gems-takes-remake-rights-to-gareth-evans-the-raid.php |title=Screen Gems Takes Remake Rights to Gareth Evans' THE RAID |publisher=Twitchfilm.com |date=2011-11-09 |last=Brown |first=Todd |access-date=2012-03-26 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120326114927/http://twitchfilm.com/news/2011/11/screen-gems-takes-remake-rights-to-gareth-evans-the-raid.php |archive-date=26 March 2012}}</ref> Screen Gems also wants the same choreographers from ''The Raid'' involved with the remake.<ref name="collider" /> On 21 February 2014, the studio picked Patrick Hughes to direct the remake.<ref>{{cite web |title='Expendables 3' Director Boards 'The Raid' Remake |url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/expendables-3-raid-screen-gems-1201102289/ |last=Kroll |first=Justin |work=Variety |date=2014-02-21}}</ref> Day later, reports stated that both [[Chris Hemsworth|Chris]] and [[Liam Hemsworth]] were being eyed for roles by the studio.<ref>{{cite web |title=Hemsworth Brothers Sought For 'The Raid' Remake as 'The Expendables 3' Helmer Signs Up to Direct |url=http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplaylist/hemsworth-brothers-sought-for-the-raid-remake-as-the-expendables-3-helmer-signs-up-to-direct-20140220 |last= Jagernauth |first=Kevin |work=India Wire |date=2014-02-22}}</ref> On 27 May 2014, ''Variety'' reported that the film's production was delayed until early 2015.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://variety.com/2014/film/news/screen-gems-delays-production-on-raid-remake-1201190302/ |title=Screen Gems Delays Production on 'Raid' Remake (EXCLUSIVE) |last=Kroll |first=Justin |work=Variety |date=27 May 2014 |access-date=27 May 2014}}</ref> On 13 June 2014, [[Frank Grillo]] was the first to be announced to star in the remake, and is a fan of the original.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/frank-grillo-officially-cast-in-the-raid-redemption-remake/ |title=EXCLUSIVE: Frank Grillo Officially Cast in The Raid: Redemption Remake |last=Donato |first=Matt |work=We Got This Covered |date=12 June 2014 |access-date=12 June 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://collider.com/captain-america-3-crossbones-frank-grillo/ |title=Frank Grillo Talks KINGDOM, His Involvement in THE RAID Remake, the Potential for More Rumlow / Crossbones in CAPTAIN AMERICA 3, and More |last=Nemiroff |first=Perri |work=Collider |date=13 June 2014 |access-date=13 June 2014}}</ref> On 16 June 2014, Geek Tyrant revealed that the remake will be set in the near future.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://geektyrant.com/news/frank-grillo-cast-in-the-raid-remake |title=Frank Grillo Cast in The Raid remake |last=Paur |first=John |work=Geek Tyrant |date=16 June 2014 |access-date=16 June 2014}}</ref> On 4 August 2014, ''TheWrap'' reported that [[Taylor Kitsch]] has been cast in the lead role, and also that [[XYZ Films]] is returning to produce the remake, which is expected to hew closely to the original film.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.thewrap.com/taylor-kitsch-offered-lead-in-the-raid-remake-exclusive/ |title=Taylor Kitsch Offered Lead in 'The Raid' Remake (Exclusive) |last=Sneider |first=Jeff |work=TheWrap |date=4 August 2014 |access-date=4 August 2014}}</ref> On 22 August 2014, Hughes revealed that describes his version as being in the vein of ''[[Black Hawk Down (film)|Black Hawk Down]]'' and ''[[Zero Dark Thirty]]'' with 12 integral roles.<ref>{{cite web |title=Legendary Status Not Required: How Sylvester Stallone Plucked 'Expendables 3' Director Patrick Hughes Out of Obscurity |url=http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/legendary-status-not-required-how-sylvester-stallone-plucked-expendables-3-director-patrick-hughes-out-of-obscurity/ |last=Patches |first=Matt |work=Grantland |date=2014-08-15}}</ref> According to Tracking Board, on 23 October 2015, both Screen Gems and Kitsch had dropped out of the project and Hughes also dropped out as director.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tracking-board.com/exclusive-patrick-hughes-exits-the-raid-remake-along-with-screen-gems/ |title=Patrick Hughes Exits 'The Raid' Remake, Along With Screen Gems (Exclusive) |publisher=Tracking-Board.com |date=23 October 2015}}</ref> In February 2017, [[XYZ Films]] revealed that [[Joe Carnahan]] will produce and direct the remake with Evans as a producer.<ref>{{cite web |title=Joe Carnahan and Frank Grillo Are Tackling 'The Raid' Remake |url=http://grantland.com/hollywood-prospectus/legendary-status-not-required-how-sylvester-stallone-plucked-expendables-3-director-patrick-hughes-out-of-obscurity/ |last=Chitwood |first=Adam |work=Collider |date=15 February 2017}}</ref> On 10 January 2022, Deadline reported that the remake will premiere on [[Netflix]] with [[Patrick Hughes (filmmaker)|Patrick Hughes]] directing alongside [[Michael Bay]] producing and Evans executive produced.<ref>{{cite web |title=Michael Bay, Gareth Evans And Patrick Hughes Team On A New Reimagining Of Evans' 'The Raid' For Netflix|url=https://deadline.com/2022/01/michael-bay-gareth-evans-patrick-hughes-evans-the-raid-netflix-1234907004/ |last=Kroll |first=Justin |work=Deadline |date=January 10, 2022}}</ref>

==Comics and animation==
A [[graphic novel]] based on ''The Raid'' was released on 21 May 2012 in Indonesia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.pikiran-rakyat.com/node/189268 |publisher=[[:id:Pikiran Rakyat|Pikiran Rakyat]] |title=Komik Film "The Raid" Digarap Alumni Itenas |language=id |date=21 May 2012 |access-date=21 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029195932/http://www.pikiran-rakyat.com/node/189268 |archive-date=29 October 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>

A [[stop-motion]] short depicting the plot of ''The Raid'' as [[clay animation|clay-animated]] cats, made by [[Lee Hardcastle]] released on 11 May 2012, was included in the special features disc.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y_z3EBalwI4 |title=Claycat's The Raid |website=Youtube.com |publisher=Lee Hardcastle |date=11 May 2012}}</ref> A [[flash animated]] teaser trailer [[spoof film|spoof]] depicting ''The Raid'' as a '90s [[anime]], made by Philip Askins released on 19 May 2012, was also included in the special features.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM0m9-liHZs |title=THE RAID Anime TV spot (c. 1994) |website=Youtube.com |publisher=Philip Askins |date=19 May 2012}}</ref>

On 22 June 2016, ''[[The Hollywood Reporter]]'' announced [[Titan Books|Titan Comics]] had teamed up with Gareth Evans and XYZ Films for a comic book [[spin-off (media)|spin-off]] series featuring "original stories featuring characters from ''The Raid'' movie series" with a launch date expected for late 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/raid-creator-gareth-evans-developing-905526 |title='The Raid' Creator Gareth Evans Developing Comic Book Spinoff |work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]] |date=22 June 2016}}</ref>

==See also==
* ''[[BuyBust]]'', a 2018 Philippine film with a similar premise

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
* {{Official website|http://www.sonyclassics.com/theraid/ |Official English release website}}
* {{Official website|http://www.theraid.jp/index.html |Official Japanese release website}}
* {{IMDb title|1899353|The Raid: Redemption}}
* {{AllRovi title|548289|The Raid: Redemption}}

{{Gareth Evans}}
{{Mike Shinoda}}
{{TIFF People's Choice Midnight Madness}}

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Studio 666

2022-02-22T19:28:32Z

108.203.5.195: /* Production */

{{Infobox film
| name = Studio 666
| image = Studio 666.jpeg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = B. J. McDonnell
| producer = {{Plainlist|
* John Ramsey
* [[Fireball Ministry|James A. Rota]]
}}
| screenplay = {{Plainlist|
* Jeff Buhler
* Rebecca Hughes
}}
| story = [[Dave Grohl]]
| starring = {{Plainlist|
* Dave Grohl
* [[Taylor Hawkins]]
* [[Nate Mendel]]
* [[Pat Smear]]
* [[Chris Shiflett]]
* [[Rami Jaffee]]
* [[Whitney Cummings]]
* [[Leslie Grossman]]
* [[Will Forte]]
* [[Jenna Ortega]]
* [[Jeff Garlin]]
}}
| music =
| cinematography = {{Plainlist|
* Michael Dallatorre
* Eric Leach
}}
| editing =
| studio = {{Plainlist|
* [[Tom Ortenberg|Briarcliff Entertainment]]
* [[Roswell Records|Roswell Films]]
* Therapy Studios
}}
| distributor = [[Open Road Films]]
| released = {{Film date|2022|2|25|United States}}
| runtime = 106 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
}}

'''''Studio 666''''' is an upcoming [[supernatural horror film|supernatural]] [[horror comedy]] film directed by B. J. McDonnell, with a screenplay by Jeff Buhler and Rebecca Hughes, based on a story from [[Dave Grohl]]. Grohl stars in the film alongside his [[Foo Fighters]] bandmates [[Taylor Hawkins]], [[Nate Mendel]], [[Pat Smear]], [[Chris Shiflett]], and [[Rami Jaffee]], while [[Whitney Cummings]], [[Leslie Grossman]], [[Will Forte]], [[Jenna Ortega]] and [[Jeff Garlin]] co-star.

''Studio 666'' also marks the first film to feature the Foo Fighters that is not a documentary: The band were previously the subject of 2011's ''[[Foo Fighters: Back and Forth]]'' and 2014's ''[[Foo Fighters: Sonic Highways]]''. The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on February 25, 2022, by [[Open Road Films]].

==Premise==
While the [[Foo Fighters]] struggle to record [[Medicine at Midnight|their tenth album]] at an Encino mansion, band frontman [[Dave Grohl]] is forced to battle the supernatural forces within the house.

==Cast==
'''Foo Fighters:'''
* [[Dave Grohl]] – lead vocals, guitar
* [[Taylor Hawkins]] – drums
* [[Nate Mendel]] – bass guitar
* [[Pat Smear]] – guitar
* [[Chris Shiflett]] – guitar
* [[Rami Jaffee]] – keyboards, piano

'''Other:'''
* Marti Matulis as "The Caretaker"
* [[Lionel Richie]] as himself
* [[Jason Trost]] as Tech
Additionally, [[Whitney Cummings]], [[Will Forte]], [[Jeff Garlin]], [[Leslie Grossman]], [[Kerry King]] and [[Jenna Ortega]] will appear in undisclosed roles.

== Production ==
In November 2021, it was reported that a film starring the Foo Fighters entitled ''Studio 666'' was shot in secret. The band will star alongside [[Whitney Cummings]], [[Leslie Grossman]], [[Will Forte]], [[Jenna Ortega]], and [[Jeff Garlin]]. John Ramsey and [[Fireball Ministry|James A. Rota]] produced the film, while the bandmates served as executive producers. ''[[Hatchet III]]'' filmmaker BJ McDonell directed the film, working from a script written by Jeff Bulher and Rebecca Hughes, based on a story from [[Dave Grohl]] inspired by their experiences recording their tenth album.

Filming took place in the same house the band recorded their album ''[[Medicine at Midnight]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Fleming Jr|first=Mike|url=https://deadline.com/2021/11/foo-fighters-horror-movie-studio-666-release-date-dave-grohl-1234869378/|title=Foo Fighters’ Dave Grohl Unveils Horror Comedy Movie ''Studio 666''; Open Road Lands WW Rights For February Theatrical Release|date=November 8, 2021|website=[[Deadline Hollywood]]|access-date=November 8, 2021}}</ref> Nearing the end of filming in early 2020, production was shutdown due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic in the United States]]. Production resumed in [[Los Angeles]] months later, becoming one of the first films to do so during the pandemic.<ref>{{cite web|last=Scarlett|first=Elizabeth|url=https://www.loudersound.com/news/dave-grohl-on-foo-fighters-horror-film-studio-666-theres-no-other-band-stupid-enough-to-do-this|title=Dave Grohl on Foo Fighters’ Horror Film ''Studio 666'': "There’s No Other Band Stupid Enough To Do This!"|date=December 31, 2021|website=LouderSound.com|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref> Six days of filming were planned to finish the film, but it would ultimately span three weeks due to the regulations put in place to film safely.<ref>{{cite web|last=Lavin|first=Will|url=https://www.nme.com/news/music/foo-fighters-horror-film-studio-666-is-absolutely-insane-says-dave-grohl-3128141|title=Foo Fighters’ Horror Film ''Studio 666'' is "Absolutely Insane" Says Dave Grohl|date=December 31, 2021|website=Nme.com|access-date=January 2, 2022}}</ref>

According to Grohl, the band recorded a whole album for the in-movie fictional band Dream Widow.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/dave-grohl-has-recorded-entire-new-metal-album/|title=DAVE GROHL Has Recorded Entire New Metal Album|date=February 17, 2022|website=BLABBERMOUTH.NET}}</ref>

== Release ==
''Studio 666'' is scheduled to be released theatrically on February 25, 2022, by [[Open Road Films]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Strauss|first=Matthew|url=https://pitchfork.com/news/foo-fighters-announce-new-horror-comedy-movie-studio-666/|title=Foo Fighters Announce New Horror Comedy Movie ''Studio 666''|date=November 8, 2021|website=Pitchfork.com|access-date=November 8, 2021}}</ref>

== References ==
{{Reflist|30em}}

==External links==
* {{IMDb title|id=15374070}}

{{Foo Fighters}}
{{Dave Grohl}}

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Friday (Riton and Nightcrawlers song)

2022-01-26T01:20:23Z

108.203.5.195: /* Video */

{{Infobox song
| name = Friday
| cover = Riton - Friday.png
| type = single
| artist = [[Riton (musician)|Riton]] and [[Nightcrawlers (band)|Nightcrawlers]] featuring Mufasa & Hypeman
| album =
| released = {{Start date|2021|1|15|df=yes}}
| recorded =
| genre =
| length = 2:49
| label = [[Ministry of Sound]]
| writer =
* Graham McMillan Wilson
* [[Nightcrawlers (band)|Hugh Jude Brankin]]
* [[Nightcrawlers (band)|John Robinson Reid]]
* [[Ross Campbell (composer)|Ross Alexander Campbell]]
* Samantha Harper
| producer =
* [[The Invisible Men]]
* [[Riton (musician)|Riton]]
| chronology = [[Riton (musician)|Riton]]
| prev_title = Too High
| prev_year = 2020
| next_title = Come With Me
| next_year = 2021
| misc = {{Extra chronology
| artist = [[Nightcrawlers (band)|Nightcrawlers]]
| type = single
| prev_title = Push the Feeling On 2k12
| prev_year = 2012
| title = Friday
| year = 2021
| next_title =
| next_year =
}}
{{External music video|{{YouTube|U6n2NcJ7rLc|"Friday"}}}}
}}
"'''Friday'''", also known as "'''Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)'''", is a song recorded by English DJ and producer [[Riton (musician)|Riton]] and Scottish house music project [[Nightcrawlers (band)|Nightcrawlers]] featuring internet personalities Mufasa & Hypeman with uncredited vocals by Samantha Harper. It was released on 15 January 2021 through [[Ministry of Sound]]. The song heavily samples the [[MK (DJ)|MK]] remix of [[Nightcrawlers (band)|Nightcrawlers]]' "[[Push the Feeling On]]" (1992).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.radiofg.com/news/riton-rend-hommage-a-l-hymne-push-the-feeling-on-avec-friday-30963|title=Riton rend hommage à l'hymne "Push The Feeling On" avec "Friday"|last=Blandin|first=Jean-Baptiste|website=[[Radio FG]]|language=fr|trans-title=Riton pays tribute to the anthem "Push The Feeling On" with "Friday"|date=19 January 2021|accessdate=27 February 2021}}</ref> It has so far reached number one in Flanders and Poland, and the top 10 in Germany, Italy, Ireland, Lithuania, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Wallonia, as well as the top 20 in Australia and in Canada.

==Background==
In early 2020, Mufasa & Hypeman started gaining viral success through dance clips and meme videos.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/mattklein/2020/05/07/meet-mufasa--hypeman-influencers-born-in-a-pandemic-ringing-in-the-weekend/?sh=363bc30a76c1|title=Meet Mufasa And Hypeman: Influencers Born In A Pandemic, Now Working For The Weekend|last=Klein|first=Matt|website=[[Forbes]]|date=7 May 2020|accessdate=27 February 2021}}</ref> English DJ Riton and producers [[The Invisible Men]] became aware of the duo through their viral videos on [[YouTube]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www1.wdr.de/radio/1live/musik/neu-fuer-den-sektor/riton-nightcrawlers-mufasa-hypeman-friday-100.html|title=Riton x Nightcrawlers feat. Mufasa & Hypeman - "Friday"|last=von Glahn|first=Isabel|website=[[Westdeutscher Rundfunk|WDR]]|language=de|date=5 February 2021|accessdate=27 February 2021}}</ref> About the collaboration, he revealed, "They are the only people who should be allowed to use social media in 2021! They got a lot of people through 2020, and so it's only right to make a song out of it and do it all again in 2021".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://celebmix.com/riton-teams-up-with-nightcrawlers-and-mufasa-hypeman-on-new-single-friday/|title=Riton Teams Up With Nightcrawlers and Mufasa & Hypeman on New Single, 'Friday'|last=Logan|first=Philip|website=Celebmix|date=15 January 2021|accessdate=27 February 2021}}</ref>

==Video==
The official video for "Friday" features Mufasa waking the cameraman up, then joining Hypeman and some friends to dance on a boat, in a house, near a car, and in a desert. The video features some of Mufasa's viral dancing, as well as Riton DJing and John Reid of Nightcrawlers appearing to "sing" his sampled vocals from the original "Push the Feeling On" remix.

==Charts==
===Weekly charts===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable" style="text-align:center"
|+ Weekly chart performance for "Friday"
! scope="col"| Chart (2021)
! scope="col"| Peak position
|-
{{single chart|Australia|12|artist=Riton x Nightcrawlers feat. Mufasa & Hypeman|song=Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)|rowheader=true|accessdate=9 April 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Austria|5|artist=Riton x Nightcrawlers feat. Mufasa & Hypeman|song=Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)|rowheader=true|accessdate=18 May 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Flanders|1|artist=Riton x Nightcrawlers feat. Mufasa & Hypeman|song=Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)|rowheader=true|accessdate=9 April 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Wallonia|2|artist=Riton x Nightcrawlers feat. Mufasa & Hypeman|song=Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)|rowheader=true|accessdate=26 March 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| Bulgaria ([[PROPHON]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.prophon.org/en/charts/09-apr-2021|title=Архив класации|trans-title=Rankings|date=9 April 2021|publisher=[[PROPHON]]|language=bg|access-date=8 July 2021}}</ref>
| 2
|-
{{single chart|Canada|16|artist=Riton|rowheader=true|access-date=29 June 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| Croatia ([[Croatian Radiotelevision|HRT]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://radio.hrt.hr/clanak/arc-100-datum-26-travnja-2021/262714/|title=ARC 100 – datum: 26. travnja 2021.|trans-title=ARC 100 – date: 26 April 2021|last=Komerički|first=Goran|language=hr|publisher=[[Hrvatska radiotelevizija]]|date=26 April 2021|access-date=8 July 2021}}</ref>
| 1
|-
{{single chart|Czech Republic|37|year=2021|week=24|rowheader=true|accessdate=21 June 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Czechdigital|1|year=2021|week=20|rowheader=true|access-date=24 May 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| Denmark ([[Tracklisten]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/default.asp?w=24&y=2021&list=t40|title=Track Top-40 Uge 24, 2021|publisher=[[Hitlisten]]|language=da|access-date=23 June 2021}}</ref>
| 13
|-
! scope="row"| Finland ([[The Official Finnish Charts|Suomen virallinen lista]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ifpi.fi/lista/singlet/2021/18/|title=Singlet 18/2021|publisher=[[Musiikkituottajat]]|language=fi|access-date=9 May 2021}}</ref>
| 6
|-
! scope="row"| France ([[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|SNEP]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://snepmusique.com/les-tops/le-top-de-la-semaine/top-albums/?categorie=Top%20Singles&semaine=17|title=Top Singles (Week 17, 2021)|publisher=[[Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique|SNEP]]|accessdate=3 May 2021}}</ref>
| 21
|-
{{single chart|Germany|3|songid=2142878|artist=Riton x Nightcrawlers feat. Mufasa & Hypeman|song=Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)|rowheader=true|accessdate=1 April 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardglobal200|18|artist=Riton|rowheader=true|accessdate=4 May 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| Greece ([[IFPI Greece|IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ifpi.gr/digital_ien.html|title=Official IFPI Charts – Digital Singles Chart (International) – Week: 24/2021|publisher=[[IFPI Greece]]|access-date=8 July 2021|archive-url=https://archive.today/20210628094439/http://www.ifpi.gr/digital_ien.html|archive-date=28 June 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| 8
|-
{{single chart|Hungarydance|13|year=2021|week=31|rowheader=true|access-date=13 August 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Hungary|5|year=2021|week=47|rowheader=true|access-date=2 December 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Hungarysingle|4|year=2021|week=26|rowheader=true|access-date=7 July 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Hungarystream|3|year=2021|week=20|rowheader=true|access-date=27 May 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| Iceland ([[Music of Iceland|Plötutíðindi]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://plotutidindi.is/lagalistinn/|title=Tónlistinn – Lög|trans-title=The Music – Songs|language=is|publisher=[[Music of Iceland|Plötutíðindi]]|access-date=4 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210405060832/http://plotutidindi.is/lagalistinn/|archive-date=5 April 2021|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| 10
|-
{{single chart|Ireland4|3|date=20210319|rowheader=true|accessdate=19 March 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| Italy ([[Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana|FIMI]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fimi.it/top-of-the-music/classifiche.kl#/charts/3/2021/22|title=Top Singoli – Classifica settimanale WK 22|publisher=[[Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana]]|language=Italian|access-date=5 June 2021}}</ref>
| 8
|-
! scope="row" | Lithuania ([[AGATA (organization)|AGATA]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.agata.lt/lt/naujienos/12s/|title=2021 12-os SAVAITĖS (kovo 19-25 d.) SINGLŲ TOP100|language=lt|publisher=[[AGATA (organization)|AGATA]]|date=26 March 2021|access-date=27 March 2021}}</ref>
| 6
|-
{{single chart|Dutch40|3|year=2021|week=14|rowheader=true|accessdate=3 April 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Dutch100|3|artist=Riton x Nightcrawlers feat. Mufasa & Hypeman|song=Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)|rowheader=true|accessdate=9 April 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| New Zealand ([[Recorded Music NZ]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nztop40.co.nz/chart/singles?chart=5066|title=NZ Top 40 Singles Chart|publisher=[[Recorded Music NZ]]|date=17 May 2021|access-date=15 May 2021}}</ref>
| 29
|-
! scope="row"| Norway ([[VG-lista]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vglista.no/topplister/topp-20-single-2021-24/|title=VG-lista – Topp 20 Single 2021-24|publisher=[[VG-lista]]|access-date=18 June 2021}}</ref>
| 13
|-
{{single chart|Poland|1|chartid=3727|year=2021|rowheader=true|accessdate=26 April 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Portugal|7|artist=Riton x Nightcrawlers feat. Mufasa & Hypeman|song=Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)|rowheader=true|accessdate=24 June 2021}}
|-
!scope="row"|Romania ([[Romanian record charts|Airplay 100]])<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.unsitedemuzica.ro/topuri/Top-Airplay-100-Piesa-asta-o-sa-te-prinda-si-pe-tine-p12668|title=Piesa asta o să te prindă şi pe tine!|trans-title=Top Airplay 100 – This song will get you too!|author=Arvunescu, Victor|date=10 May 2021|accessdate=10 May 2021|language=Romanian|publisher=Un site de muzică}}</ref>
| 2
|-
{{single chart|Slovakia|2|year=2021|week=22|rowheader=true|accessdate=7 June 2021}}
|-
! scope="row"| Slovakia ([[International Federation of the Phonographic Industry|Singles Digitál Top 100]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitparada.ifpicr.cz/index.php?hitp=D|title=ČNS IFPI|publisher=IFPI ČR|id=Note: Select SK SINGLES DIGITAL TOP 100 and insert 202117 into search.|access-date=3 May 2021}}</ref>
| 2
|-
! scope="row"| South Africa ([[Recording Industry of South Africa|RISA]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/streaming-chart-20-08-2021-to-26-08-2021/|title=Local & International Streaming Chart Top 100: 20/08/2021 to 26/08/2021|website=The Official South African Charts|publisher=[[Recording Industry of South Africa]]|access-date=14 September 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908193322/https://theofficialsacharts.co.za/charts/streaming-chart-20-08-2021-to-26-08-2021/|archive-date=8 September 2021}}</ref>
| 64
|-
! scope="row"| Spain ([[Productores de Música de España|PROMUSICAE]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elportaldemusica.es/lists/top-100-canciones/2021/9|title=Top 100 Canciones: Semana 40|publisher=Productores de Música de España|access-date=15 March 2021}}</ref>
| 25
|-
! scope="row"| Sweden ([[Sverigetopplistan]])<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/41?dspy=2021&dspp=24|title=Veckolista Singlar, vecka 24|publisher=[[Sverigetopplistan]]|language=sv|access-date=18 June 2021}}</ref>
| 23
|-
{{single chart|Switzerland|2|artist=Riton x Nightcrawlers feat. Mufasa & Hypeman|song=Friday (Dopamine Re-Edit)|rowheader=true|accessdate=16 May 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|UK|4|date=20210326|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 March 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|UKdance|2|date=20210401|rowheader=true|accessdate=27 March 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardbubbling100|16|artist=Riton|rowheader=true|access-date=29 June 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboarddanceelectronic|5|artist=Riton|rowheader=true|access-date=29 June 2021}}
|-
{{single chart|Billboardpopsongs|25|artist=Riton|rowheader=true|access-date=22 June 2021}}
|}

===Year-end charts===
{| class="wikitable sortable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center"
|+ Year-end chart performance for "Friday"
! scope="col"| Chart (2021)
! scope="col"| Position
|-
! scope="row"| Australia (ARIA)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.aria.com.au/charts/2021/singles-chart|title=ARIA Top 100 Singles for 2021|publisher=[[Australian Recording Industry Association]]|access-date=11 January 2022}}</ref>
| 19
|-
! scope="row"| Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://oe3.orf.at/charts/stories/3020713/|title=Ö3-Austria Top40 Single-Jahrescharts 2021|publisher=Ö3 Austria Top 40|access-date=2 January 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220101195812/https://oe3.orf.at/charts/stories/3020713/|archive-date=1 January 2022}}</ref>
| 7
|-
! scope="row"| Belgium (Ultratop Flanders)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultratop.be/nl/annual.asp?year=2021|title=Jaaroverzichten 2021|publisher=Ultratop|access-date=4 January 2022}}</ref>
| 2
|-
! scope="row"| Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ultratop.be/fr/annual.asp?year=2021|title=Rapports Annuels 2021|publisher=Ultratop|access-date=4 January 2022}}</ref>
| 10
|-
! scope="row"| Canada (Canadian Hot 100)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/canadian-hot-100/|title=Canadian Hot 100 – Year-End 2021|work=Billboard|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref>
| 45
|-
! scope="row"| Denmark (Tracklisten)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://hitlisten.nu/top2021.asp?list=Track%20100|title=Track Top-100 2021|publisher=Hitlisten|access-date=6 January 2022}}</ref>
| 21
|-
! scope="row"| Germany (Official German Charts)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.offiziellecharts.de/news/item/1026-offizielle-deutsche-jahrescharts-wellerman-ist-erfolgreichster-hit-2021-abba-siegen-bei-den-alben|title=Offizielle Deutsche Jahrescharts: "Wellerman" ist erfolgreichster Hit 2021, ABBA siegen bei den Alben|publisher=[[GfK Entertainment charts]]|language=de|date=10 December 2021|access-date=10 December 2021}}</ref>
| 4
|-
! scope="row"| Global 200 (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/year-end/2021/billboard-global-200/|title=Billboard Global 200 – Year-End 2021|work=Billboard|access-date=3 December 2021}}</ref>
| 49
|-
! scope="row"| Ireland (IRMA)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/irelands-official-biggest-singles-of-2021-revealed__34917/|title=Ireland's official biggest songs of 2021|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|last=Griffiths|first=George|date=9 January 2022|access-date=9 January 2022}}</ref>
| 13
|-
! scope="row"| Italy (FIMI)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fimi.it/top-of-the-music/classifiche.kl#/charts/13/2021/0|title=Classifica annuale 2021|publisher=[[Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana]]|language=it|access-date=8 January 2022}}</ref>
| 21
|-
! scope="row"| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.top40.nl/bijzondere-lijsten/top-100-jaaroverzichten/2021|title=Top 100-Jaaroverzicht van 2021|publisher=[[Dutch Top 40]]|language=nl|access-date=4 January 2022}}</ref>
| 12
|-
! scope="row"| Netherlands (Single Top 100)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://dutchcharts.nl/jaaroverzichten.asp?year=2021&cat=s|title=Jaaroverzichten – Single 2021|publisher=MegaCharts|language=nl|access-date=4 January 2022}}</ref>
| 4
|-
! scope="row"| Spain (PROMUSICAE)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.elportaldemusica.es/lists/top-100-canciones/2021|title=Top 100 Songs Annual 2021|publisher=[[Productores de Música de España]]|access-date=22 January 2022}}</ref>
| 58
|-
! scope="row"| Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sverigetopplistan.se/chart/43?dspy=2021&dspp=1|title=Årslista Singlar, 2021|publisher=[[Sverigetopplistan]]|access-date=14 January 2022}}</ref>
| 50
|-
! scope="row"| Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://hitparade.ch/charts/jahreshitparade/2021|title=Schweizer Jahreshitparade 2021|website=hitparade.ch|access-date=26 December 2021}}</ref>
| 6
|-
! scope="row"| UK Singles (OCC)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/the-official-top-40-biggest-songs-of-2021__34857/|title=The Official Top 40 biggest songs of 2021|publisher=[[Official Charts Company]]|last=Griffiths|first=George|date=4 January 2022|access-date=4 January 2022}}</ref>
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Halo Infinite

2021-11-16T15:43:36Z

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{{Short description|Upcoming 2021 video game}}
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{{Use American English|date=June 2021}}
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| image = Halo Infinite.png
| caption = Box art featuring the protagonist [[Master Chief (Halo)|Master Chief]]
| developer = [[343 Industries]]{{efn|Additional work done by [[SkyBox Labs]], Sperasoft, [[The Coalition (company)|The Coalition]], [[Certain Affinity]] and Atomhawk.}}
| publisher = [[Xbox Game Studios]]
| director = {{ubl|
| [[Joseph Staten]]{{efn|name="director"|Joseph Staten directs the game's campaign, while Pierre Hintze directs the free-to-play multiplayer}}
| Pierre Hintze{{efn|name="director"}}
}}
| producer =
| designer =
| programmer =
| artist = Nicolas Bouvier
| writer = Paul Crocker
| composer = {{ubl|
| [[Gareth Coker]]
| Curtis Schweitzer
| [[Joel Corelitz]]
}}
| series = ''[[Halo (franchise)|Halo]]''
| engine =
| platforms = {{ubl|
| [[Microsoft Windows]]
| [[Xbox One]]
| [[Xbox Series X/S]]
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| release =  December 8, 2021
| genre = [[First-person shooter]]
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
}}

'''''Halo Infinite''''' is a [[first-person shooter]] game developed by [[343 Industries]] and published by [[Xbox Game Studios]] for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[Xbox One]], and [[Xbox Series X and Series S]]. The sixth main entry of the [[Halo (franchise)|''Halo'' series]], it continues the story of the [[Master Chief (Halo)|Master Chief]], following ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' (2015). Unlike previous installments in the series, the multiplayer portion of the game is [[free-to-play]].

''Infinite'' was planned to be released as a launch title with the Xbox Series X/S on November 10, 2020, but was delayed in August 2020. It is planned for release on December 8, 2021. Halo Infinite's multiplayer component has since been opened to its [[open beta|public beta]] as of November 15, 2021.

==Gameplay==
''Halo Infinite'' is a shooter with most gameplay taking place from a [[first-person shooter|first-person perspective]]. that includes a number of weapons and vehicles commonly found in the [[Halo (series)|''Halo'' series]] (e.g. the [[Warthog (Halo)|Warthog]]). It features several types of abilities for [[player character]] the [[Master Chief (Halo)|Master Chief]], such as the Grapple Shot and Thruster, with the former enabling him to pull himself towards foes or retrieve items.<ref name="Ars campaign overview" />

The title's [[campaign mode]] features a semi-[[open world]] structure; players can freely explore parts of the setting, the ringworld Zeta Halo, which are segmented off from each other and initially impassable. There are also more linear environments within the ring's surface. Scattered throughout the environment are Forward Operating Bases, which can be cleared of enemies and captured. Captured bases serve as fast-travel points and earn the player Valor, which is used to call in new weapons and vehicles.<ref name="Ars campaign overview" /><ref name="gameinformer_preview_2021-11-11">{{cite web|last=Miller|first=Matt|date=November 11, 2021|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/11/11/off-the-golden-path-progression-and-exploration-in-halo-infinite|title=Off The Golden Path – Progression And Exploration In Halo Infinite|website=[[Game Informer]]|url-status=live|access-date=November 11, 2021}}</ref>

Multiplayer largely retains traditional ''Halo'' gameplay, with deathmatch, capture the flag, and other modes available in standard 4v4 and 8v8 Big Team Battle variants. New to multiplayer are ability pickups, which allow a player to activate a special power a limited number of times, such as dashing, active camouflage, and "repulsor" charges that can knock enemies back.<ref name="ign_preview_2021-11-11">{{cite web|last=Sanchez|first=Miranda|date=November 11, 2021|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-infinite-campaign-preview-ign-first|title=Halo Infinite: First Campaign Hands-On Preview|website=[[IGN]]|access-date=November 11, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Synopsis==
According to [[Microsoft]] subsidiary [[343 Industries]], developer of the ''Halo'' series, ''Halo Infinite'' is the third chapter of the "Reclaimer Saga", following ''[[Halo 4]]'' (2012) and ''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]'' (2015).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tach |first=Dave |date=2013-06-21 |title=Halo's Reclaimer Trilogy expanded into a 'more of saga' |url=https://www.polygon.com/2013/6/21/4453288/halos-reclaimer-trilogy-expanded-saga |access-date=2020-11-24 |website=Polygon |language=en}}</ref><ref name="Prell">{{Cite web |last=Prell |first=Sam |date=June 10, 2018 |title=Xbox announces Halo Infinite, which is... um... a new Halo game, question mark? |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/xbox-announces-halo-infinite-which-is-um-a-new-halo-game-question-mark/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180723234921/https://www.gamesradar.com/xbox-announces-halo-infinite-which-is-um-a-new-halo-game-question-mark/ |archive-date=July 23, 2018 |access-date=June 10, 2018 |website=[[GamesRadar+]] |publisher=[[Future plc|Future Publishing]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lumb |first=David |date=June 10, 2018 |title='Halo Infinite' puts Master Chief back in the fight |url=https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/10/halo-infinite-puts-master-chief-with-dinosaurs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190330215952/https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/10/halo-infinite-puts-master-chief-with-dinosaurs/ |archive-date=March 30, 2019 |access-date=June 10, 2018 |website=[[Engadget]] |publisher=[[Verizon Media]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Connor |first=Alice |date=June 10, 2018 |title=Halo Infinite announced, returning to PC |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/06/10/halo-infinite-announced-returning-to-pc/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190419214810/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2018/06/10/halo-infinite-announced-returning-to-pc/ |archive-date=April 19, 2019 |access-date=June 10, 2018 |website=[[Rock Paper Shotgun]]}}</ref> The storyline of ''Halo Infinite'' will be "much more human", with series protagonist Master Chief John-117 playing a more central role than in ''Halo 5''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Palumbo |first=Alessio |date=April 25, 2017 |title=343i Acknowledges Halo 5 Storytelling Mistake, Will Double Down on Master Chief Focus |url=https://wccftech.com/343i-halo-5-mistake-master-chief/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701030515/https://wccftech.com/343i-halo-5-mistake-master-chief/ |archive-date=July 1, 2018 |access-date=June 30, 2018 |website=Wccftech}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Peckham |first=Matt |date=October 29, 2015 |title=''Halo''{{'}}s Frank O'Connor Reacts to Criticism of ''Halo 5'' |url=http://time.com/4090404/halo-5-frank-oconnor/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160312022001/http://time.com/4090404/halo-5-frank-oconnor/ |archive-date=March 12, 2016 |access-date=June 30, 2018 |website=[[Time (magazine)|Time]] |publisher=Time USA}}</ref>

The game's [[E3 2018]] trailer indicated its story will be set on a [[Halo Array|Halo ring]] that has mysteriously suffered damage, and also showcased the design of the Master Chief's MJOLNIR armor, which returns to a design similar to that seen in ''[[Halo 2]]'' (2004) and ''[[Halo 3]]'' (2007). 343 Industries later confirmed this Halo ring to be [[Installation 07]] (also known as Zeta Halo).<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 25, 2021 |title=INSIDE INFINITE - FEBRUARY 2021 |url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-february-2021 |url-status=live |access-date=April 2, 2021 |website=[[343 Industries]] |publisher=Microsoft}}</ref> The [[Factions of Halo#Banished|Banished]], a violent [[Covenant (Halo)#Species|Brute]]-led mercenary organization first seen in spin-off [[real-time strategy game]] ''[[Halo Wars 2]]'' (2017), appear as enemies.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Stewart|first=Charlie|date=February 15, 2021|title=Who Are the Banished in Halo Infinite?|url=https://gamerant.com/halo-infinite-banished-who/|url-status=live|access-date=November 1, 2021|website=Game Rant}}</ref>

''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s plot focuses on the Master Chief's efforts to locate a new [[artificial intelligence]] (AI) known by codename "The Weapon" and, with her assistance, determine the whereabouts of the Chief's former AI companion, [[Cortana (Halo)|Cortana]]<ref name="Ars campaign overview" /> and finally end both threats.

==Development==
''Halo Infinite'' is being developed by [[343 Industries]] with assistance from [[SkyBox Labs]], Sperasoft, [[The Coalition (company)|The Coalition]], [[Certain Affinity]] and Atomhawk.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=2018-07-27 |title=Halo Infinite Adds A Co-Developer |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-infinite-adds-a-co-developer/1100-6460773/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191108004012/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-infinite-adds-a-co-developer/1100-6460773/ |archive-date=November 8, 2019 |access-date=2018-07-27 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-04 |title=Sperasoft Collaborates with 343 Industries on Halo Infinite Development |url=https://sperasoft.com/news/2020/08/sperasoft-collaborates-343-industries-halo-infinite-development/ |access-date=2020-08-26 |website=Sperasoft |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite magazine |date=2021-02-24 |title=Halo Infinite Received Help From Gears Studio, The Coalition |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/2021/02/24/halo-infinite-received-help-from-gears-studio-the-coalition |access-date=2021-02-25 |magazine=Game Informer |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-26 |title=Certain Affinity Reveals Ongoing Partnership with 343 Industries on Halo Infinite |url=https://www.certainaffinity.com/certain-affinity-reveals-ongoing-partnership-with-343-industries-on-halo-infinite/ |access-date=2020-08-26 |website=Certain Affinity |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Full Year Results 2020|work=Sumo Group|url=https://www.sumogroupplc.com/media/wl2bwuqh/21-03-31-sumo-fy20-presentation.pdf|access-date=May 17, 2021}}</ref> It will utilize the new Slipspace Engine. The story entered planning stages in 2015 and was referred to as ''Halo 6'' at the time.<ref name="Halo 6">{{Cite web |last=Tassi |first=Paul |date=August 16, 2018 |title=Microsoft Confirms That Yes, 'Halo: Infinite' Is Actually Just 'Halo 6' |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2018/08/16/microsoft-confirms-that-yes-halo-infinite-is-actually-just-halo-6/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190428091533/https://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2018/08/16/microsoft-confirms-that-yes-halo-infinite-is-actually-just-halo-6/ |archive-date=April 28, 2019 |access-date=June 10, 2019 |website=[[Forbes]] |quote=‘It is Halo 6,’ said 343’s Jeff Easterling during a Mixer stream ... ‘You should just consider it Halo 6. Don't think of it as a weird prequel kind of thing. It's the next story. It's the next chapter in what is going on.’}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hurley |first=Leon |date=September 25, 2015 |title=343 has started on Halo 6 and knows "whats going to happen 10 years from now" |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/343-has-started-halo-6-and-knows-whats-going-happen-ten-years-now/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180701030610/https://www.gamesradar.com/343-has-started-halo-6-and-knows-whats-going-happen-ten-years-now/ |archive-date=July 1, 2018 |access-date=June 30, 2018 |website=[[GamesRadar+]] |publisher=[[Future plc|Future Publishing]] |quote=and obviously we had to know where we were going to take Halo 5 and Halo 6 with that.}}</ref> The game is being written by Paul Crocker.<ref>{{Cite web |last=343 Industries |author-link=343 Industries |date=August 9, 2020 |title=Discover Hope |url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/discover-hope |url-status=live |access-date=July 23, 2021 |website=Halo Waypoint}}</ref> Nicolas Bouvier is the artist.<ref name="OurJourneyBegins">{{Cite web |last=343 Industries |author-link=343 Industries |date=June 10, 2018 |title=Our Journey Begins |url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/our-journey-begins |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180610224331/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/our-journey-begins |archive-date=June 10, 2018 |access-date=June 23, 2018 |website=Halo - Official Site}}</ref>

Development director Frank O'Connor stated in August 2019 that ''Halo Infinite'' was being built "so it plays and looks fantastic" on Xbox One, but would have enhancements when played on Xbox Series X/S.<ref>{{Citation |last=Judge |first=Alysia |title=Halo Infinite's Xbox One Version Won't Be 'Second-Class' Says Halo Boss |date=2019-08-06 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/08/05/halo-infinites-xbox-one-version-wont-be-second-class-says-halo-boss |work=IGN |language=en |access-date=2020-01-11}}</ref>

On August 27, 2020, 343 Industries announced that [[Joseph Staten]], the former lead writer and cinematic director of the ''[[Halo (franchise)|Halo]]'' series at [[Bungie]], had joined as Campaign Project Lead for ''Halo Infinite''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Junysek |first=John |date=August 27, 2020 |title=FAMILIAR FACTS |url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/familiar-facts |access-date=August 27, 2020 |website=[[343 Industries]]}}</ref> 343 Industries later announced that Staten's role had changed to Head of Creative for ''Halo Infinite''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=March 25, 2021 |title=INSIDE INFINITE - MARCH 2021 |url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/inside-infinite-march-2021 |access-date=March 31, 2021 |website=[[343 Industries]]}}</ref> On October 28, 2020, Bloomberg News reported that (now former) Studio Head Chris Lee had departed the project.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-10-28 |title=Microsoft's New Halo Game Loses Top Director After Project Delay |language=en |work=Bloomberg.com |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-28/microsoft-s-new-halo-game-loses-top-director-after-project-delay |access-date=2020-10-28}}</ref>

On April 17, 2021, it was confirmed that series regular [[Jeff Steitzer]] would be back to voice the multiplayer mode announcer once again.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2021-04-17 |title=It's Official, Halo's Legendary Multiplayer Announcer Is Back For Halo Infinite |url=https://www.purexbox.com/news/2021/04/its_official_halos_legendary_multiplayer_announcer_is_back_for_halo_infinite |access-date=2021-04-17 |website=Pure Xbox |language=en}}</ref>

''Halo Infinite'' will see the return of split-screen, in response to the backlash of its removal in the previous game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wakeling |first=Richard |date=June 11, 2019 |title=E3 2019: Halo Infinite Has Split-Screen, Microsoft Reaffirms |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2019-halo-infinite-has-split-screen-microsoft-r/1100-6467671/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190611130058/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2019-halo-infinite-has-split-screen-microsoft-r/1100-6467671/ |archive-date=June 11, 2019 |access-date=June 12, 2019 |website=[[GameSpot]] |publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]}}</ref> The game will support both [[cross-platform play]] and cross-platform save progression between Xbox and Microsoft Windows versions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Warren |first=Tom |date=April 29, 2021 |title=Halo Infinite will support crossplay and cross-progression on Xbox and PC |url=https://www.theverge.com/2021/4/29/22409334/halo-infinite-crossplay-cross-progression-xbox-pc |website=[[The Verge]] |accessdate=April 29, 2021}}</ref>

===Music===
''Infinite''{{'}}s music is a collaboration between [[Gareth Coker]], Curtis Schweitzer, and [[Joel Corelitz]], overseen by 343 Industries Music Supervisor Joel Yarger.<ref name="Curtis composer">{{Cite web |last=343 Industries |author-link=343 Industries |date=June 9, 2018 |title=Discover Hope |url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/discover-hope |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190713173745/https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/discover-hope |archive-date=July 13, 2019 |access-date=June 9, 2018 |website=Halo - Official Site}}</ref><ref name="Gareth composer">{{Cite web |last=343 Industries |date=July 23, 2020 |title=Campaign Evolved |url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/campaign-evolved |access-date=July 23, 2020 |website=Halo - Official Site}}</ref><ref name="halowaypoint.com">{{Cite web |last=Ske7ch |date=July 28, 2020 |title=Gareth Coker Sets A Fire In Your Heart |url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/gareth-coker-sets-a-fire-in-your-heart |access-date=July 29, 2020 |website=Halo - Official Site}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-04 |title=New Halo Infinite track 'Reverie' composed by Curtis Schweitzer is now available |url=https://www.windowscentral.com/new-halo-infinite-track-reverie-composed-curtis-schweitzer-now-available |access-date=2021-02-25 |website=Windows Central |language=en-US}}</ref>

==Release==
''Halo Infinite'' was announced in a trailer at [[E3 2018]] with its release confirmed, at the time, for Xbox One and Microsoft Windows.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1005903988561141760 |user=Halo |title=The Master Chief returns in #HaloInfinite. Get your first look at the legendary hero in a thrilling new Slipspace Engine demo that provides a glimpse into the future of the franchise. #XboxE3 |author=Halo |author-link=Halo (franchise) |date=June 10, 2018 |access-date=June 10, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Gilliam |first=Ryan |date=June 10, 2018 |title=Halo Infinite brings the series back to PC |url=https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/10/17446944/halo-infinite-pc-windows-master-chief |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140602/https://www.polygon.com/e3/2018/6/10/17446944/halo-infinite-pc-windows-master-chief |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |access-date=June 20, 2018 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Sato |date=June 10, 2018 |title=Halo Infinite Announced For Xbox One, Developed By 343 Industries |url=https://www.siliconera.com/2018/06/10/halo-infinite-announced-xbox-one-developed-343-industries/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180915130050/http://www.siliconera.com/2018/06/10/halo-infinite-announced-xbox-one-developed-343-industries/ |archive-date=September 15, 2018 |access-date=June 10, 2018 |website=Siliconera |publisher=[[Curse LLC|Curse]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hernandez |first=Patricia |date=June 9, 2019 |title=Halo Infinite is a 'spiritual reboot' |url=https://www.polygon.com/2019/6/9/18659025/halo-infinite-e3-2019-microsoft-xbox-project-scarlett-reboot |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190610014632/https://www.polygon.com/2019/6/9/18659025/halo-infinite-e3-2019-microsoft-xbox-project-scarlett-reboot |archive-date=June 10, 2019 |access-date=June 10, 2019 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] |publisher=[[Vox Media]]}}</ref> The developer said that all of the scenes in the trailer were running in-engine.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kohler |first=Chris |date=June 11, 2018 |title=Microsoft Announces Halo Infinite With Tiny Teaser |url=https://www.kotaku.com.au/2018/06/microsoft-announces-halo-infinite-with-tiny-teaser/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190415041209/https://www.kotaku.com.au/2018/06/microsoft-announces-halo-infinite-with-tiny-teaser/ |archive-date=April 15, 2019 |access-date=June 11, 2018 |website=[[Kotaku]] |publisher=[[Gizmodo Media Group]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Lemon |first=Marshall |date=June 10, 2018 |title=Halo Infinite will take the franchise in new directions |url=https://www.vg247.com/2018/06/10/halo-infinite-will-take-franchise-new-directions/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612144557/https://www.vg247.com/2018/06/10/halo-infinite-will-take-franchise-new-directions/ |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |access-date=June 11, 2018 |website=[[VG247]] |publisher=videogaming247}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=June 10, 2018 |title=Halo Infinite announced for Xbox One, Windows 10 |url=https://gematsu.com/2018/06/halo-infinite-announced-for-xbox-one-windows-10 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612143614/https://gematsu.com/2018/06/halo-infinite-announced-for-xbox-one-windows-10 |archive-date=June 12, 2018 |access-date=June 11, 2018 |website=Gematsu}}</ref> During E3 2018 it was confirmed that ''Infinite'' was planned to have a beta prior to its release, described as an insider flight program.<ref name="OurJourneyBegins" />

At [[E3 2019]] the following year, ''Halo Infinite'' was confirmed that it would be a launch title for the next-generation Xbox consoles.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Everything We Announced at the Xbox E3 2018 Briefing |url=https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2018/06/10/xbox-e3-2018-briefing-recap/ |last=Tuttle |first=Will |date=June 10, 2018 |access-date=June 22, 2021 |website=Xbox Wire|publisher=Microsoft}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Halo Infinite Is a Xbox Project Scarlett Launch Title - E3 2019 |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2019/06/09/halo-infinite-is-xbox-project-scarlett-launch-title-e3-2019 |last=Sanchez |first=Miranda |date=June 9, 2019 |access-date=June 22, 2021 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> In January 2020, Xbox Game Studios head Matt Booty confirmed that the studio had no immediate plans for Xbox Series X exclusives at launch, preferring to phase out compatibility with older hardware over a longer period, similar to [[personal computer|PCs]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sarkar |first=Samit |date=2020-01-10 |title=Microsoft promises Xbox Series X games will also play on Xbox One — for now |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/1/10/21060019/xbox-series-x-exclusive-games-xbox-one-backward-compatibility-pc |access-date=2020-01-11 |website=Polygon |language=en}}</ref> Development was affected by the [[COVID-19 pandemic]], forcing developers to [[work from home]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |date=2020-03-25 |title=Halo Infinite developer talks about Impact of Coronavirus on the game |url=https://www.gamespot.com/amp-articles/halo-infinite-developer-talks-about-impact-of-coro/1100-6475066/ |access-date=2020-04-07 |website=Gamespot |language=en}}</ref> After the Xbox Games Showcase on July 23, 2020, 343 Studio Head Chris Lee stated that a public beta was unlikely due to the impact of the ongoing pandemic,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-24 |title=Halo Infinite public beta unlikely admits Microsoft |url=https://metro.co.uk/2020/07/24/halo-infinite-public-beta-now-less-likely-13035196/ |access-date=2020-07-25 |website=Metro News |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-24 |title=Halo Infinite's Planned Public Beta Testing May Not Happen |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-infinite-beta-public-flighting-cancelled-altered |access-date=2020-07-25 |website=IGN |language=en}}</ref> despite Microsoft stating at E3 2018 that there would be a public beta ahead of launch.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-07-24 |title=Halo Infinite public beta may not happen, according to 343 Industries |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/uk/halo-infinite-public-beta/ |access-date=2020-07-25 |website=GamesRadar |language=en}}</ref> 343 Industries said that the game would receive a free [[Ray tracing (graphics)|ray tracing]] update post-launch.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-07-24 |title=Halo Infinite will get a free ray-tracing update after launch |language=en-GB |work=Windows Central |url=https://www.windowscentral.com/halo-infinite-will-get-free-ray-tracing-update-after-launch |access-date=2020-07-25}}</ref> On July 31, 2020, it was announced that the game's multiplayer portion would be released as a [[free-to-play]] game.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bankhurst |first=Adam |date=August 1, 2020 |title=Halo Infinite Multiplayer Is Free to Play, 343 Confirms |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-infinite-multiplayer-is-free-to-play-343-confirms |access-date=August 1, 2020 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>

On August 11, 2020, it was announced that the game had been delayed to an undefined date in 2021,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-11-17 |title='Halo Infinite' developer hints at a 'high-level update' coming soon for delayed game |url=https://www.geekwire.com/2020/halo-infinite-developer-hints-high-level-update-coming-soon-delayed-game/ |access-date=2020-12-09 |website=GeekWire |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1309150467121967106 |user=ske7ch |title=PSA: We haven’t locked on release date for Halo Infinite yet. Anything you see on a retail site is just placeholder / speculation. |date=September 24, 2020 |last=Jarrard |first=Brian}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Halo Infinite Dev Responds To Release Date Rumors |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-infinite-dev-responds-to-release-date-rumors/1100-6482583/ |access-date=2020-11-04 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref> due to a range of factors impacting development, including the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.<ref>{{Cite tweet |number=1293261002037841920 |user=Halo |title=Halo Infinite Development Update |date=11 August 2020}}</ref> Microsoft initially planned to split the game into several parts but ultimately decided against it. It was reported that 343 Industries was heavily outsourcing the game to external developers, resulting in development troubles, and was a contributing factor to the delay.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Saed |first=Sherif |date=August 19, 2020 |title=Halo Infinite development troubles caused by heavy outsourcing – report |url=https://www.vg247.com/2020/08/19/halo-infinite-development-troubles-outsource-delay/ |access-date=August 20, 2020 |website=[[VG 247]]}}</ref> Speaking to ''IGN'', a spokesperson for 343 Industries denied that the ''Halo'' TV show was having an impact on ''Halo Infinite''{{'s}} development, but ''IGN'' stated that "the spokesperson did not speak to the report's claim that 'a significant portion of the game is being outsourced to third-party contractors.'"<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dornbush |first=Jonathon |date=August 19, 2020 |title=Halo Infinite Devs Deny Claim That Halo TV Show Impacted Development |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/halo-infinite-devs-deny-claim-that-halo-tv-show-impacted-development |access-date=September 1, 2020 |website=[[IGN]]}}</ref>

In December 2020, 343 Industries announced ''Halo Infinite'' would be released in late 2021,<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Industries |first=343 |date=2020-12-08 |title=Halo Infinite - Inside Infinite – December 2020 |url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/community/blog-posts/inside-infinite-december-2020 |access-date=2020-12-09 |website=Halo Waypoint |language=en-us}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Halo Infinite Now Releasing Fall 2021 |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-infinite-now-releasing-fall-2021/1100-6485257/ |access-date=2020-12-09 |website=GameSpot |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Bass |first=Dina |date=December 9, 2020 |title=Microsoft Says Key Xbox Game 'Halo Infinite' Coming in Fall |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-12-09/microsoft-says-key-xbox-game-halo-infinite-coming-in-fall |access-date=December 9, 2020 |website=[[Bloomberg L.P]]}}</ref> later giving a December 8, 2021 release date.<ref name="verge_2021-08-25">{{cite web|last=Warren|first=Tom|date=August 25, 2021|url=https://www.theverge.com/22637945/halo-infinite-release-date-launch|title=Halo Infinite is launching on December 8th|website=[[The Verge]]|access-date=October 26, 2021}}</ref>

A technical test for the multiplayer portion of the game ran from July 29 – August 2, 2021, where select members of the Halo Insider Program could compete in teams across three maps against bots in 4v4 Slayer mode.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Tassi|first=Paul|title='Halo Infinite' Is Good, Says Everyone|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/paultassi/2021/07/31/halo-infinite-is-good-says-everyone/|access-date=2021-08-01|website=Forbes|language=en}}</ref> On August 20, 2021, it was announced that the game would be launching without campaign co-op, a longtime feature of the series. It was also announced that [[Forge (level editor)|Forge]], a creative environment where players could design their own maps and gametypes, would not be available at launch.<ref>{{Citation|title=Halo Infinite {{!}} Development Update - August|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yct2QKgF5e4|language=en|access-date=2021-08-20}}</ref> On August 25, 2021, ''Infinite'' was announced to be releasing on December 8, 2021.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-infinite-release-date-is-december-8-for-campaign-and-multiplayer/1100-6495546/ |title=Halo Infinite Release Date Is December 8 For Campaign And Multiplayer |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=August 25, 2021 |accessdate=August 25, 2021}}</ref> Additional testing "flights" ran September 23–26 and September 30 – October 3, with the first round centered around 4v4 [[player-versus-player]] multiplayer,<ref>{{cite web |last1=Saed |first1=Sherif |title=Halo Infinite's next tech previews go live this weekend and next, with multiplayer from the off |url=https://www.vg247.com/halo-infinite-multiplayer-tech-preview-arena-btb-dates-times |website=[[VG247]] |access-date=October 25, 2021 |date=September 21, 2021}}</ref> and the second introducing 12v12 Big Team Battle on the larger map Fragmentation.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Sawyer |first1=Will |title=Will there be another Halo Infinite beta or Halo Infinite flight? |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/halo-infinite-flight-times/ |website=[[GamesRadar+]] |access-date=October 25, 2021 |date=October 12, 2021}}</ref> 343 used player feedback during the flights to make changes to the game before release.<ref>{{cite web|last=Notis|first=Ari|date=November 10, 2021|url=https://kotaku.com/all-the-big-changes-coming-to-halo-infinite-s-multiplay-1848033683|title=All The Big Changes Coming To Halo Infinite’s Multiplayer|website=[[Kotaku]]|url-status=live|access-date=November 11, 2021}}</ref>

On October 25, 2021, 343 Industries published a video depicting the game's campaign mode for the first time since its initial panned debut in July 2020; the footage offers a first look into several previously untold aspects of the mode's gameplay and plot.<ref name="Ars campaign overview">{{cite web |last1=Orland |first1=Kyle |title=343 shows first Halo Infinite campaign footage in over a year |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/10/343-shows-first-halo-infinite-campaign-footage-in-over-a-year/ |website=[[Ars Technica]] |access-date=October 25, 2021 |date=October 25, 2021}}</ref>

On November 15, 2021, an [[open beta]] of ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s multiplayer aspect was released on Microsoft Windows, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S in celebration of the ''Halo'' series' 20th anniversary.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/how-to-access-halo-infinite-multiplayer-early-access |title=How to Access Halo Infinite Multiplayer Beta |first=Robert |last=Anderson |date=November 15, 2021 |website=[[IGN]] |access-date=November 15, 2021}}</ref>

===Marketing===
As the industry exposition [[E3 2020]] was canceled due to the [[COVID-19 pandemic]],<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-05-07 |title=First games for Xbox Series X console revealed |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-52572383 |access-date=2020-06-25}}</ref> Microsoft revealed the first gameplay footage of ''Halo Infinite'' via livestream. On June 24, 2020, the official ''Halo'' [[YouTube]] channel premiered a teaser titled "SIGNAL DETECTED. TAG DESIGNATION: FOE",<ref>{{YouTube|id=HV2LVEPrKGs|title=SIGNAL DETECTED. TAG DESTINATION: FOE}}</ref> which featured an audio clip of an anonymous character who represents [[Factions of Halo#Banished|the Banished]], a faction introduced in ''[[Halo Wars 2]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Goslin |first=Austen |date=2020-06-24 |title=Halo Infinite teaser suggests The Banished enemies |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/24/21302144/halo-infinite-teaser-brutes-banished-atriox-enemies |access-date=2020-06-25 |website=Polygon |language=en}}</ref>

Among the merchandising tie-ins for the game was Monster Energy Drink, a "Moa burger"-flavored version of [[Pringles]], and [[Dr. Squatch]] "Spartan Soap". Participants can earn a variety of in-game weapon skins, player nameplates and weapon emblems. There are also several augmented reality experiences through [[Snapchat]] as part of the promotion.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carpenter |first=Nicole |date=August 31, 2020 |title=Halo Infinite is getting weapon skins - including one for Monster Energy |url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/31/21408720/halo-infinite-weapon-skins-343-industries-monster-energy |access-date=September 1, 2020 |website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]}}</ref><ref name="gamespot_2021-10-28">{{cite web|last=Makuch|first=Eddie|date=October 28, 2021|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-soap-is-a-real-thing-you-can-buy/1100-6497510/#comments-block-33571058|title=Halo Soap Is A Real Thing You Can Buy|website=[[GameSpot]]|url-status=live|access-date=November 14, 2021}}</ref><ref name="gamespot_2021-03-11">{{Cite web |last=Makuch|first=Eddie|date=March 11, 2021|title=Halo-Branded Pringles That Taste Like An Extinct Bird From Halo: Reach Have Arrived |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-branded-pringles-that-taste-like-an-extinct-bird-from-halo-reach-have-arrived/1100-6488395/ |access-date=2021-03-04 |website=[[GameSpot]]|url-status=live}}</ref>

Coinciding with ''Infinite''{{'}}s gameplay reveal was a trailer, "Step Inside", produced by 215 McCann, who had previously worked on the [[Marketing of Halo 3#"Believe" campaign|"Believe" campaign for ''Halo 3'']]. The spot, showing Master Chief's armor being made, was the kickoff to a wider campaign, "Become", which focused on how the events of the games are shaped by ordinary people in the ''Halo'' universe.<ref name="ad age-step inside">{{Cite web |last=Jardine, Alexandra |date=July 27, 2020 |title=Xbox's Atmospheric Film For 'halo Infinite' Invites Players To 'step Inside' Master Chief's Iconic Armor |url=https://adage.com/creativity/work/xbox-halo-infinite-step-inside/2270371 |website=[[Ad Age]]|access-date=November 14, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="ad age_2021-11-06">{{cite web|last=Grinder|first=David|date=November 6, 2021|title=How Halo Infinite's Marketing Is Building on the Franchise's Iconic, Immersive Advertising |url=https://www.adweek.com/creativity/how-halo-infinites-marketing-is-building-on-the-franchises-iconic-immersive-advertising/|website=[[Adweek]]|access-date=November 14, 2021|url-status=live}}</ref>

At [[E3 2021]], Microsoft unveiled two new trailers for the game, one showcasing the multiplayer campaign and the other a general story trailer.<ref>{{YouTube|id=c32AjiXcdWU|title=Halo Infinite - Official Multiplayer Reveal Trailer | E3 2021}}</ref><ref>{{YouTube|id=wDZ-9B6hX5A|title=Halo Infinite - Game Overview Trailer | E3 2021}}</ref>

On August 25, 2021 a CGI trailer for the first season of ''Infinite's'' multiplayer mode was released, focusing on the backstory of the new character Commander Agryna in an occupied [[London]].<ref>{{Cite web|last=Carpenter|first=Nicole|date=2021-08-25|title=Halo Infinite’s first multiplayer season trailer centers on a new commander|url=https://www.polygon.com/22641624/halo-infinite-multiplayer-first-season-announcement-trailer-gamescom-2021|access-date=2021-08-28|website=Polygon|language=en}}</ref>

==Reception==

===Pre-release===
Following the campaign gameplay reveal for ''Halo Infinite'' on July 23, 2020, publications and audiences expressed disappointment over the graphics and performance.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-07-23 |title=Halo Infinite Xbox Series X trailer divides fans |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53510582 |access-date=2020-07-25}}</ref> ''Eurogamer'' wrote that "''Halo Infinite'' looks like the fake plastic trees version of ''Halo'', like a video game designed with Mega Bloks in mind. It pops in all the wrong places. [...] It doesn't feel grounded. It doesn't feel like it has depth. It feels, well, surface level, smooth and uninteresting."<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-07-24 |title=We should talk about how Halo Infinite looks |language=en-GB |work=Eurogamer |url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-07-24-we-should-talk-about-how-halo-infinite-looks |access-date=2020-07-25}}</ref> Aaron Greenberg, general manager of Xbox marketing, responded in an interview with ''Inside Gaming:'' "Listen, we're in the middle of a global pandemic. It's July, we're far from [launch in] Holiday, you're seeing a work-in-progress game." He said that the final game would be a "visual showcase".<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-07-24 |title=Halo Infinite will be a "visual showcase" for Xbox Series X, says Microsoft |language=en-GB |work=GamesRadar |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/halo-infinite-will-be-a-visual-showcase-for-xbox-series-x-says-microsoft/ |access-date=2020-07-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-07-25 |title=Xbox Fires Back On Halo Infinite's Visuals - IGN Daily Fix |language=en-GB |work=IGN |url=https://www.ign.com/videos/xbox-fires-back-on-halo-infinites-visuals-ign-daily-fix |access-date=2020-07-25}}</ref> Narrative experience director Dan Chosich tweeted: "I want you to know your voice matters + is heard [...] I always want to live up to the legacy that Bungie pioneered. I personally care a lot about honoring that."<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-07-30 |title=Halo Infinite Developer Responds To Criticisms Of The Game |language=en-GB |work=Gamespot |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-infinite-developer-responds-to-criticisms-of-/1100-6480325/ |access-date=2020-07-30}}</ref> A screenshot of the gameplay showing a Brute with a deadpan expression, given the moniker "Craig" by internet commenters, became an [[internet meme]], and was embraced by 343 Industries' community director John Junyszek.<ref>{{Cite news |date=2020-07-25 |title=Give A Warm Welcome To Craig, Halo Infinite's 343-Approved Brute Meme |language=en-GB |work=Gamespot |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/give-a-warm-welcome-to-craig-halo-infinites-343app/1100-6480140/ |access-date=2020-07-30}}</ref> When 343 Industries released improved gameplay videos closer to ''Halo Infinite''{{'s}} released, they included shots that purposely showed an improvement in visuals and appearance of "Craig", which , character and combat director Steve Dyck and character art lead Bryan Repka considered a "glow-up", and that the community response to "Craig" was "one of the factors in gaining some more time to finish work and get Brutes to a place where the team is happy with them".<ref>{{cite web | url = https://www.polygon.com/22752431/halo-infinite-craig-brute-update | title = Halo Infinite’s ‘Craig’ is doing just fine now | first= Michael | last = McWhertor | date = October 29, 2021 | accessdate = October 29, 2021 | work = [[Polygon (website)|Polygon]] }}</ref>

In October 2020, 343 Industries announced changes to the player color system in ''Infinite'', replacing the system of primary and secondary colors in past ''Halo'' games with "coatings" based on layers of patterns and markings designed to enable "greater player expression". 343 plans to make coatings available through [[microtransactions]] as well as rewards for purchasing tie-in products such as [[Monster Energy]] drinks, [[Mondelez International|Mondelez]]-branded snacks, and other items.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Junyszek |first=John |title=Colorful Column |url=https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/news/colorful-column |access-date=30 October 2020 |website=HaloWaypoint.com |publisher=343 Industries}}</ref> The plan was received negatively, with fans and critics expressing concern about the impact of microtransactions.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Haughn |first=Tyler |title=Halo Players Hate Infinite's Overpriced Armor Coating Microtransactions |url=https://screenrant.com/halo-infinite-armor-coatings-customization-response-memes-reddit/ |access-date=30 October 2020 |website=ScreenRant.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Delmare |first=Kai |title=Halo Infinite's armor coating will be different than any other Halo title |url=https://www.gamesradar.com/halo-infinites-armor-coating-will-be-different-than-any-other-halo-title/ |access-date=30 October 2020 |work=GamesRadar}}</ref> Junyszek defended the system, stating that it enabled "greater detail and variation" and that other methods of obtaining coatings would be made available as "special rewards" in addition to paid purchases.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Makuch |first=Eddie |title=Halo Infinite Microtransaction Concerns Prompt Response From Microsoft |url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-infinite-microtransaction-concerns-prompt-response-from-microsoft/1100-6483727/ |access-date=30 October 2020 |work=GamesRadar}}</ref>

In contrast to the game's initial gameplay reveal, ''Halo Infinite''{{'}}s multiplayer beta release in August 2021 received praise, particularly for its gameplay improvements.<ref>{{Cite web|last=August 2021|first=Josh West 02|date=2021-08-02|title=The Halo Infinite beta makes one hell of a first impression|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/halo-infinite-multiplayer-hands-on-technical-preview-beta/|access-date=2021-08-28|work=GamesRadar|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Carson|first=John|title=How The Halo Infinite Beta Reinvigorated My Love For The Series|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/preview/2021/08/05/how-the-halo-infinite-beta-reinvigorated-my-love-for-the-series|access-date=2021-08-28|website=Game Informer|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=I'm Happy To Report Halo Infinite Is Good (Based On The Beta So Far)|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/im-happy-to-report-halo-infinite-is-good-based-on-the-beta-so-far/1100-6494680/|access-date=2021-08-28|website=GameSpot|language=en-US}}</ref>

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{official|https://www.halowaypoint.com/halo-infinite}} at Halo Waypoint

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* [[Starbomb]]
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* [[Dan Avidan]]
* [[Ross O'Donovan]]
* [[Matt Watson (YouTuber)|Matt Watson]]
* [[Ryan Magee]]
* [[Harry Partridge]]
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'''Arin Joseph Hanson''' (born January 6, 1987),<ref>{{cite episode |title=Super Mario Maker: Chewing Disease – PART 123 – Game Grumps |station=[[Game Grumps]] |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrbdfeva2bM |series=Super Mario Maker |air-date=August 26, 2016 |number=123 |minutes=3:21 |via=YouTube |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714225033/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xrbdfeva2bM |archive-date=July 14, 2018}}</ref> also known by his Internet [[pseudonym]] '''Egoraptor''', is an American [[Internet celebrity|Internet personality]], animator and voice actor. He is well-known for his [[Internet]] animations, as well as being the co-founder and co-star of the popular [[YouTube]] [[Let's Play]] webseries ''[[Game Grumps]]''. He is also a member of the [[video game]]-based [[Parody music|parody]] [[Trio (music)|musical trio]] [[Starbomb]].<ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/5972934/watch-this-silly-source-filmmaker-re+creation-of-two-youtubers-absolutely-losing-it |title=Watch This Silly Source Filmmaker Re-Creation Of Two YouTubers Absolutely Losing It |publisher=[[Kotaku]] |first=Tina |last=Amini |date=March 1, 2013 |access-date=December 26, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227085834/http://kotaku.com/5972934/watch-this-silly-source-filmmaker-re+creation-of-two-youtubers-absolutely-losing-it |archive-date=December 27, 2013}}</ref>

Hanson has created numerous animated web series on his Egoraptor YouTube channel, including ''The Awesome Series'', in which he parodies various video game franchises, including ''[[Pokémon (video game series)|Pokémon]]'', ''[[Metal Gear]]'', and ''[[Ninja Gaiden]]'', as well as ''Sequelitis'', a series of animated video essays in which he critically and humorously compares the quality of a video game and one of its [[sequel]]s.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://egoraptor.net/awesome/ |title=''Awesome'' |publisher=Egoraptor |access-date=January 19, 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201135037/http://egoraptor.net/awesome/ |archive-date=February 1, 2014}}</ref> He has also voice-acted for a variety of shows and video games. He regularly collaborates with [[Ninja Sex Party]], a musical [[Double act|comedy duo]] consisting of his ''Game Grumps'' and Starbomb partners [[Dan Avidan]] and [[Brian Wecht]], providing guest vocals and appearing in some of their music videos.<ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself" />

==Career==
[[File:Arin Hanson at Anime Expo 2011 (cropped).png|left|thumb|235x235px|Hanson at Anime Expo 2011]]

===Animation===

Hanson joined [[Newgrounds]] under the name "Egoraptor" on September 16, 2001.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.newgrounds.com/|title=Egoraptor|website=Newgrounds.com|language=en|access-date=2019-10-17}}</ref> He released his first animation on [[DeviantArt]], titled "Final Fantasy 7 Flash Spoof", on September 18, 2004.<ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself">{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYv-eQt_Ci8 |title=Arin Wikipedias Himself |date=July 9, 2018 |via=YouTube |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180709230734/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYv-eQt_Ci8&gl=US&hl=en |archive-date=July 9, 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=July 9, 2018}}</ref> He submitted his first ''Awesome'' animation, "Metal Gear Awesome," to Newgrounds on February 23, 2006.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.geek.com/games/review-minigore-for-iphone-unleash-the-beast-within-929982/ |title=Review: Minigore for iPhone – unleash the beast within – Geek.com |date=October 9, 2009 |website=Geek.com |access-date=October 12, 2017 |quote=You'll also appreciate the cool John Gore voice-over, courtesy of Arin Hanson, creator of the popular Metal Gear Awesome. |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170925041616/https://www.geek.com/games/review-minigore-for-iphone-unleash-the-beast-within-929982/ |archive-date=September 25, 2017}}</ref> Hanson went on to upload other comedic video game-related animations, as well as four separate animated webseries (which he then uploaded to YouTube); ''Awesome'', short animated videos that parody video games, ''Lemon 'n Bill'', a comedic series in which an anthropomorphic bullet and lemon get trapped within video game worlds, ''Girlchan in Paradise'', a parody of [[Shōnen manga|shōnen]] anime. After producers at [[MTV]] saw "Metal Gear Awesome", Hanson was approached by the channel to produce animated shorts for MTV's online gaming show, ''The G-Hole''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFlFmQ37rkQ |title=Arin "Egoraptor" Hanson Interview |work=jfreedan |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=October 1, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140624033831/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFlFmQ37rkQ |archive-date=June 24, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself" />

Hanson continued animating through the early 2010s with ''Sequelitis'', a series in which Hanson compares a video game and its sequel along with animations throughout the video.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/makin-faces-and-talking-game-design-with-egoraptor-223103.phtml |title=Makin' faces and talking game design with Egoraptor |website=[[Destructoid]] |first=Tony |last=Ponce |date=March 3, 2012 |access-date=October 1, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006132942/http://www.destructoid.com/makin-faces-and-talking-game-design-with-egoraptor-223103.phtml |archive-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref><ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself" /> A fourth and final episode of the series was released in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/egoraptor-finally-decided-to-get-back-to-sequelitis/|title=Destructoid on Egoraptor|date=July 2, 2014|access-date=July 22, 2021}}</ref> With changes to YouTube making it increasingly difficult to support animation channels from the mid 2010s, Hanson stopped animating.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/egoraptor/status/988619020248104960?s=19|title=Twitter|access-date=July 22, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cartoonbrew.com/ideas-commentary/is-youtube-making-it-harder-for-animators-to-make-money-102408.html|title=YouTube and Animation|date=August 3, 2014|access-date=July 22, 2021}}</ref> His Egoraptor channel would continue to feature animations from guests, however.

===Voice acting===
In 2006, Hanson starred as the sole voice actor in the animated short J.I.M on Newgrounds, created by Lee McGuire.

In 2006, Hanson got his very first role in voice acting as the voice of [[Hulk|Bruce Banner]] in the video game ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance]]'', a role he won as part of a voice acting competition held by [[Activision]]. At the time, Hanson was still living in [[Florida]], and so Activision flew him out to Los Angeles in order for him to record his lines in-studio.

However, after doing his voice work, Hanson's voice went ultimately unused, and the character was played by [[Robin Atkin Downes]] instead for unknown reasons, although his voice was still used in the [[Wii]] port.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.vgfacts.com/trivia/1108/ |title=Marvel: Ultimate Alliance |publisher=[[Did You Know Gaming?|VGFacts]] |access-date=October 1, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150418013239/http://www.vgfacts.com/trivia/1108/ |archive-date=April 18, 2015}}</ref>
Hanson's voice would later go on to be used in the 2016 re-release of ''Marvel: Ultimate Alliance'', in place of Robin Atkin Downes.<ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjtmFwxJWAE |title=Marvel Ultimate Alliance - Arin Hanson (Egoraptor) voicing Bruce Banner |via=YouTube |access-date=June 19, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710005510/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjtmFwxJWAE&gl=US&hl=en |archive-date=July 10, 2018}}</ref>

In 2009, Hanson provided the voice for the character John Gore in the video game ''[[Minigore]]'',<ref name="geek_929982">{{Cite web |url=http://www.geek.com/review/review-minigore-for-iphone-unleash-the-beast-within-929982/ |title=Review: Minigore for iPhone – unleash the beast within |publisher=[[Geek.com]] |first=Christian |last=Zibreg |date=September 10, 2009 |access-date=October 1, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705173552/http://www.geek.com/review/review-minigore-for-iphone-unleash-the-beast-within-929982/ |archive-date=July 5, 2015}}</ref> and later reprised the role in the 2011 remake of ''[[Death Rally#Remake|Death Rally]]''.<ref name="gamefaqs_619116">{{cite web |url=http://www.gamefaqs.com/iphone/619116-death-rally/credit |title=Death Rally |website=[[GameFAQs]] |access-date=October 1, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110085941/http://www.gamefaqs.com/iphone/619116-death-rally/credit |archive-date=January 10, 2014}}</ref>

In 2012, Hanson provided his voice for the game ''[[Detective Grimoire]]'', a [[Kickstarter]] project which was successfully funded on August 3, 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sfbgames/detective-grimoire-mystery-adventure-game-for-ios |title=Detective Grimoire: Adventure Game Win/Mac/Linux/iOS/Android |publisher=[[Kickstarter]] |access-date=January 13, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140113183115/http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sfbgames/detective-grimoire-mystery-adventure-game-for-ios |archive-date=January 13, 2014}}</ref> Hanson has also voiced various characters for ''[[Hex Heroes]], [[Dragon Age: Inquisition]]'', ''Target Acquired'', ''[[Red vs. Blue]]'', ''[[Cyanide & Happiness]]'', and ''[[Rick and Morty]]''.<ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/prismaticgames/hex-heroes/posts/804519 |title=Our Grumpiest Announcement Yet |publisher=[[Kickstarter]] |author=Prismatic Games LLC |date=September 4, 2014 |access-date=December 4, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006111505/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/prismaticgames/hex-heroes/posts/804519 |archive-date=October 6, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1618138384/target-acquired-classic-endless-side-scrolling-run/posts/1049043 |title=@EGORAPTOR will be in our game! A Tribute to all MEGAMAN fans out there! |publisher=[[Kickstarter]] |author=TouchTen Games |date=November 12, 2014 |access-date=November 15, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141219010550/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1618138384/target-acquired-classic-endless-side-scrolling-run/posts/1049043 |archive-date=December 19, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |last=Red vs. Blue |title=Temple of the Key – Episode 10 – Red vs. Blue Season 13 |date=July 27, 2015 |via=YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq-ykFPQQek |access-date=June 19, 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180603003701/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tq-ykFPQQek&t=9m54s |archive-date=June 3, 2018}}</ref><ref name="Behind the Voice Actors">{{Cite web |url=https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Arin-Hanson/ |title=Arin Hanson |website=Behind The Voice Actors |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710041412/https://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Arin-Hanson/ |archive-date=July 10, 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=July 9, 2018}}</ref>

Since 2016, Hanson has been a regular on [[Cartoon Network]]'s ''[[Mighty Magiswords]]'' providing the voice of Gateaux, the monosyllabic partner of sorceress Moribidia, played by [[Mary Faber]].<ref name="Behind the Voice Actors" /><ref>{{cite web |url=http://tvskyle.tumblr.com/post/149979983722/a-new-mighty-magiswords-short-is-up-on-the-cartoon |title=Mighty Magiswords announcement |first=Kyle |last=Carrozza |publisher=Tumblr |access-date=May 26, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714225033/http://tvskyle.tumblr.com/post/149979983722/a-new-mighty-magiswords-short-is-up-on-the-cartoon |archive-date=July 14, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |first=Arin |last=Hanson |user=egoraptor |number=720307322162024450 |date=April 13, 2016 |title=Voice recording photo |access-date=May 26, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714225033/https://twitter.com/egoraptor/status/720307322162024450?lang=en |archive-date=July 14, 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=July 2018}}</ref> He also plays other recurring characters such as Fibby Croax, Delivery Man Steve, Zonq, as well as many other various additional characters.<ref>{{cite tweet |first=Arin |last=Hanson |user=egoraptor |number=898827368915124225 |date=August 19, 2017 |title=Demo reel |access-date=May 26, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714225033/https://twitter.com/egoraptor/status/898827368915124225?lang=en |archive-date=July 14, 2018}}{{Primary source inline|date=July 2018}}</ref> According to series creator, Kyle Carrozza, Hanson was originally approached for character design on the show, but he declined.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://nerdist.com/today-we-learned-155-kyle-carrozza/ |title=Today We Learned #155: Kyle Carrozza |publisher=[[Nerdist]] |access-date=June 12, 2019 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180725214415/https://nerdist.com/today-we-learned-155-kyle-carrozza/ |archive-date=July 25, 2018}}</ref> Although aware of his voice work, Carrozza was not aware of Hanson's [[SAG-AFTRA]] membership until he informed him, which led to him being cast on the show.

In 2016, Hanson was added as an Announcer in ''[[Move or Die]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/271670/MOVE_OR_DIE_ldquoVIEWERS_VS_STREAMERSrdquo_UPDATE_WITHTWITCH_INTEGRATION_AVAILABLE_TODAY.php |title=Move or Die 'Viewers vs Streamers' Update with Twitch Integration Available Today |access-date=January 18, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180118122456/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/271670/MOVE_OR_DIE_ldquoVIEWERS_VS_STREAMERSrdquo_UPDATE_WITHTWITCH_INTEGRATION_AVAILABLE_TODAY.php |archive-date=January 18, 2018}}</ref>
[[File:Game Grumps Kiss.png|left|thumb|Hanson (bottom) with Avidan (top), pictured in 2015, are both hosts of Game Grumps|alt=]]

===''Game Grumps''===
{{Main|Game Grumps}}
In July 2012, Hanson and his colleague [[JonTron|Jon Jafari]] (known for his comedy webseries ''[[JonTron]]'') created a joint YouTube channel, called ''[[Game Grumps]]''. In late June 2013, [[Dan Avidan]], of the band Ninja Sex Party, replaced Jafari when he retired ''Game Grumps'' to focus on his personal channel.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/fans-are-upset-over-youtube-duo-game-grumps-break-up-585225892 |title=Fans Are Upset Over YouTube Duo 'Game Grumps' Break-Up |publisher=[[Kotaku]] |first=Tina |last=Amini |date=June 26, 2013 |access-date=December 25, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131220061900/http://kotaku.com/fans-are-upset-over-youtube-duo-game-grumps-break-up-585225892 |archive-date=December 20, 2013}}</ref> On ''Game Grumps'', Hanson and Avidan play video games and talk, to an often comedic effect.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/egoraptor-jontron-twiddle-their-sticks-play-some-games-231626.phtml |title=Egoraptor & JonTron twiddle their sticks, play some games |website=[[Destructoid]] |first=Tony |last=Ponce |date=July 18, 2012 |access-date=December 26, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227032310/http://www.destructoid.com/egoraptor-jontron-twiddle-their-sticks-play-some-games-231626.phtml |archive-date=December 27, 2013}}</ref> Hanson has also appeared on the channel's spin-off shows ''Steam Train'' and ''GrumpCade'', along with other ''Game Grumps'' members in a similar format to the parent show; he and Avidan also front ''10 Minute Power Hour'', in which they engage in and frequently struggle with various activities.

The popularity of ''Game Grumps'' led to live performances at the [[The Improv|Hollywood Improv]] in late March 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Game Grumps LIVE |url=http://hollywood.improv.com/event.cfm?id=440599 |website=IMPROV |publisher=Hollywood Improv |access-date=April 7, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229031800/http://hollywood.improv.com/event.cfm?id=440599 |archive-date=February 29, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Completely sold out, the event led to future performances in New York and other locations on the East Coast, which itself led to further shows across the United States and internationally through their own touring company.<ref>{{cite episode |title=Arin Wikipedias Himself – PART 2 – Game Grump |station=[[Game Grumps]] |via=YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohkO_XnFB4A |series=Arin Wikipedias Himself |air-date=July 10, 2018 |number=2 |minutes=10:21 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711192430/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohkO_XnFB4A&gl=US&hl=en |archive-date=July 11, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.tampabay.com/features/Game-Grumps-bring-video-game-fans-to-Ruth-Eckerd-Hall_163099872 |title=Game Grumps bring video game fans to Ruth Eckerd Hall |date=November 29, 2017 |access-date=January 19, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119120749/http://www.tampabay.com/features/Game-Grumps-bring-video-game-fans-to-Ruth-Eckerd-Hall_163099872 |archive-date=January 19, 2018}}</ref>

===Collaborations===
[[File:Game Grumps members.png|thumb|Hanson (bottom center) with other members of ''Game Grumps'' in 2015|alt=]]
In 2008, Hanson worked together with [[Ross O'Donovan]] on the animated webseries ''Gamer Tonight'' where he provided the voice of the host, which was broadcast on the Australian television show ''[[Good Game (TV program)|Good Game]]''.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.abc.net.au/tv/goodgame/stories/s2159323.htm |title=11 February 2008 Gamer Tonight |date=November 2, 2008 |publisher=[[Australian Broadcasting Corporation|ABC]] |access-date=November 1, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141128185420/http://www.abc.net.au/tv/goodgame/stories/s2159323.htm |archive-date=November 28, 2014}}</ref> He also voiced a character in ''asdfmovie4'' in 2011, a series by [[TomSka]]. TomSka would later express mild disappointment with Hanson's contribution, particularly due to his own direction.<ref name="asdfmovie4">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5krrMC39U4&t=7m59s Do I hate asdfmovie?] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714225033/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5krrMC39U4&t=7m59s |date=July 14, 2018 }} DarkSquige on YouTube. May 11, 2018. Retrieved July 9, 2018</ref>

In February 2012, Hanson appeared as a contestant on the [[Sony Interactive Entertainment|Sony]] game show, ''[[The Tester]]'', during its third season, as a community-voted contestant, but was falsely accused of using the show to promote himself.<ref name="venturebeat_2012-02-12">{{cite news |url=https://venturebeat.com/2012/02/12/egoraptor-the-tester-and-sonys-utter-hypocrisy/ |title=Sony's Utter Hypocrisy: Egoraptor & The Tester |work=[[VentureBeat]] |first=McKinley |last=Noble |access-date=January 9, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110004259/http://venturebeat.com/2012/02/12/egoraptor-the-tester-and-sonys-utter-hypocrisy/ |archive-date=January 10, 2014}}</ref> He later admitted that he applied in order to spite a former bully, while on the show itself he behaved in a way he described as actively trolling it, until he was reprimanded on camera.<ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself" /> When asked about his experience, and whether or not he would do it again, he replied negatively.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.gamesta.com/egoraptor-tester-entry-was-a-joke-talks-about-gaming-vision/ |title=Egoraptor: Tester Entry Was "A Joke" |publisher=N4G |first=Daav |last=Valentaten |access-date=January 9, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110003218/http://www.gamesta.com/egoraptor-tester-entry-was-a-joke-talks-about-gaming-vision/ |archive-date=January 10, 2014}}</ref> Hanson won the [[Dance Showdown#Season 3|third season]] of the dance competition web series ''[[Dance Showdown]]'', alongside professional dancer, Maxine Hupy.<ref>{{cite magazine |last=Klima |first=Jeff |url=http://newmediarockstars.com/2013/10/lindsey-stirling-talks-competing-on-danceons-dance-showdown-season-3-new-album-interview/ |title=Lindsey Stirling Talks Competing On DanceOn's 'Dance Showdown' Season 3, New Album [Interview] |magazine=New Media Rockstars |date=October 30, 2013 |access-date=January 14, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140112115735/http://newmediarockstars.com/2013/10/lindsey-stirling-talks-competing-on-danceons-dance-showdown-season-3-new-album-interview/ |archive-date=January 12, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExGkgMvjJMw |title=Dance Showdown Season 3 Finale |publisher=DanceOn |via=YouTube |access-date=January 28, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140208022259/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExGkgMvjJMw |archive-date=February 8, 2014}}</ref> Hanson has also done narration work for several episodes of ''[[Did You Know Gaming?]]''<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.duelinganalogs.com/video/things-you-might-have-not-known-about-starfox/ |title=Things You Might Have Not Known About Starfox |publisher=[[Dueling Analogs]] |date=August 6, 2012 |access-date=October 1, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140226213600/http://www.duelinganalogs.com/video/things-you-might-have-not-known-about-starfox/ |archive-date=February 26, 2014}}</ref> Besides providing additional work for online series on YouTube and Newgrounds, Hanson has been featured in several videos for the website [[Rooster Teeth#Death Battle|ScrewAttack]], including a collaboration with [[James Rolfe]] and [[Nathan Barnatt|Keith Apicary]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/random-awesomeness/weird-vhs-tape-we-found |title=This Weird VHS Tape We Found |publisher=[[ScrewAttack]] Entertainment LLC |access-date=January 17, 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120320080713/http://www.screwattack.com/shows/originals/random-awesomeness/weird-vhs-tape-we-found |archive-date=March 20, 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

===Music===
{{Main|Starbomb}}

In 2013, Hanson performed the introduction to a version of "Knight in Shining Armour" by Dougal and [[Gammer]] released as part of the compilation ''[[Clubland X-Treme Hardcore#Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 9|Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 9]]''.<ref>{{Cite AV media notes |title=Knight in Shining Armour (Intro feat. Egoraptor) |others=[[Clubland X-Treme Hardcore (compilation series)#Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 9|Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 9]] |year=2013 |chapter=CD 3, Track 13 |url=https://musicbrainz.org/release/5c748eae-a96a-4736-a045-a95ba508d196 |access-date=December 26, 2016 |publisher=[[All Around the World Productions]] |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161227131500/https://musicbrainz.org/release/5c748eae-a96a-4736-a045-a95ba508d196 |archive-date=December 27, 2016}}</ref>

In 2013, Hanson, along with ''Game Grumps'' co-host and Ninja Sex Party singer-songwriter Dan Avidan and instrumentalist [[Brian Wecht]], formed the band [[Starbomb]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.destructoid.com/starbomb-is-here-shove-it-in-your-eyes-and-earholes-267648.phtml |title=Starbomb is here, shove it in your eyes and earholes |last=Bonds |first=Ian |website=[[Destructoid]] |date=December 17, 2013 |access-date=December 18, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219033748/http://www.destructoid.com/starbomb-is-here-shove-it-in-your-eyes-and-earholes-267648.phtml |archive-date=December 19, 2013}}</ref> They released their first album, named ''[[Starbomb (album)|Starbomb]]'' in December 2013, which went on to become No. 1 on the Billboard Comedy Charts.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.duelinganalogs.com/video/luigis-ballad/ |title=Luigi's Ballad |publisher=[[Dueling Analogs]] |first=Steve |last=Napierski |date=December 19, 2013 |access-date=September 2, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140730205615/http://www.duelinganalogs.com/video/luigis-ballad/ |archive-date=July 30, 2014}}</ref> Starbomb went on to release their second album one year later December 2014, titled ''[[Player Select]]''.<ref>{{cite web |last=Jeffries |first=David |url={{Allmusic |class=album |id=player-select-mw0002792922 |pure_url=yes}}|title=Player Select|website=[[AllMusic]] | access-date=July 21, 2015}}</ref> In early 2016, Hanson performed with Starbomb at their first live event at [[South by Southwest|SXSW]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Aviles |first1=Estevan |title=Starbomb and Tough Coded Performing at SXSW Gaming Awards |url=http://www.sxsw.com/news/2016/starbomb-and-tough-coded-performing-sxsw-gaming-awards |publisher=SXSW |access-date=April 6, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160229024023/http://www.sxsw.com/news/2016/starbomb-and-tough-coded-performing-sxsw-gaming-awards |archive-date=February 29, 2016 |url-status=dead}}</ref>

On April 15, 2014, Fat Refund, a rap song, was released on the channel StamperTV, a collaboration between several animators and voice actors including Rice Pirate, Marc M., Stamper, and Hanson himself.<ref name="FAT REFUND">{{cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scOWoUruKCY |title=FAT REFUND (Stamper + Egoraptor + Marc M. + Ricepirate) |last=StamperTV |date=April 15, 2014 |via=YouTube |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170818102826/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=scOWoUruKCY |archive-date=August 18, 2017}}</ref>

Hanson has also provided some spoken vocals for several songs by the band [[TWRP (band)|Tupper Ware Remix Party]].

Starbomb released their third studio album, ''[[The TryForce]]'', on April 19, 2019.

===Other work===
In 2013, Hanson made an appearance on the webseries ''Hot Pepper Gaming''. He reviewed ''[[Monster Hunter Tri|Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate]]'' after eating a [[Habanero|habanero pepper]].<ref>{{Cite video |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lsRPv-IxZs |title=Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate – Hot Pepper Game Review feat. Egoraptor |last=Hot Pepper Gaming |date=August 12, 2013 |via=YouTube |access-date=January 19, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170822134121/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lsRPv-IxZs |archive-date=August 22, 2017}}</ref> In 2014, he returned to the show, reviewing the game ''[[Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes]]'' whilst eating a [[Bhut jolokia]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://kotaku.com/the-hottest-ground-zeroes-review-involves-a-ghost-peppe-1546509484 |title=The Hottest Ground Zeroes Review Involves A Ghost Pepper |publisher=[[Kotaku]] |first=Mike |last=Fahey |date=March 18, 2014 |access-date=March 19, 2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140319070545/http://kotaku.com/the-hottest-ground-zeroes-review-involves-a-ghost-peppe-1546509484 |archive-date=March 19, 2014}}</ref> In 2015, Hanson later appeared on the show, reviewing the game ''[[Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain]]'' whilst eating [[Sichuan pepper]]s.

Hanson also starred alongside Avidan in ''[[Good Game (2017 TV series)|Good Game]]'', a [[List of YouTube Originals|YouTube Original Series]]. In addition to acting in the series, Hanson also served as an executive producer.

In January 2018, Hanson and ''Game Grumps'' manager Brent Lilley co-founded [[Tour manager|tour management company]] Real Good Touring, which organizes tours for internet personalities and independent performers.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.realgoodtouring.com/ |title=Real Good Touring |website=Real Good Touring |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180713140111/https://www.realgoodtouring.com/ |archive-date=July 13, 2018 |url-status=live |access-date=July 13, 2018}}</ref>

Hanson's channel name "Egoraptor" has been featured as a cheat code in the 2019 [[Metroidvania]] game ''[[Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night]]'', along with several other prominent YouTube personalities.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Capel|first=Chris|date=June 19, 2019|title=Bloodstained Ritual of the Night Cheats {{!}} List of all cheat codes|url=https://www.gamerevolution.com/guides/555861-bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night-cheats-list-cheat-codes|url-status=live|access-date=May 26, 2021|website=[[GameRevolution]]|language=en-US}}</ref>

In March 2020, Hanson released his first novel ''Ghost Hunters Adventure Club and the Secret of the Grande Chateau'', under the pen-name "Dr. Cecil H. H. Mills" (proclaimed by Hanson to be his uncle, and a controversial literary figure, but obviously portrayed by Hanson himself in interviews and advertisements).<ref>[http://ghosthuntersadventureclub.com/ Official Website] Ghost Hunters Adventure Club. Retrieved 10 March 2020.</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26XKO4ZgP00 Interviewing My Uncle, Dr. Cecil H.H. Mills, About His New Book] Game Grumps. 10 March 2020. Via YouTube. Retrieved 10 March 2020.</ref>

==Personal life==
Hanson's mother pulled him out of high school following the first day of his junior year after he had moved; he instead pursued and received a [[General_Educational_Development|GED]].<ref>{{Cite Youtube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayH4krH51XQ&feature=youtu.be&t=506|title=Super Mario Bros. 3: Super Fire - PART 20 - Game Grumps|date=October 24, 2013|last=Game Grumps|first=|type=YouTube video|language=|author-link=Game Grumps}}</ref> Hanson moved from his parents' house in West Palm Beach, Florida, to California in July 2009. Hanson currently lives in [[Glendale, California|Glendale]], [[California]], with his wife, Suzanne "Suzy" Berhow (born July 3, 1989). The two met at a convention in 2002 and started dating some years later;<ref name="Danny Interviews Suzy">{{cite web |title=Before The Grumps - Danny Interviews Suzy |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qMb_C8ErxwI&t=737s |website=YouTube |access-date=21 August 2020 |date=9 November 2016}}</ref> Hanson proposed to her in 2011, and they married on October 25, 2013 at the [[Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County]].<ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself" /> Berhow also has her own gaming channel under the pseudonym Mortem3r, titled ''KittyKatGaming'', in which Hanson is often featured.<ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself" /> Hanson's mother is Maurette Hanson.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/youareangels/|title=@youareangels • Instagram photos and videos|website=www.instagram.com|language=en|access-date=2019-04-04}}</ref> Maurette founded Healing Horse Therapy Center, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity. Hanson has marathoned several charity streams in the past to help support Healing Horse Therapy Center. Hanson's father is Lloyd "Paparaptor" Hanson.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/paparaptor?lang=en|title=Paparaptor (@Paparaptor) {{!}} Twitter|website=twitter.com|language=en|access-date=2019-03-14}}</ref> Hanson also has an older brother, Nathan Hanson.

==Filmography==

=== Film ===
{| class="wikitable"
!Year
!Title
!Role
|-
|2019
|''[[A Heist with Markiplier]]''
|Alien 1
|}

=== Television ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
! Source
|-
| 2008
| ''[[Good Game (TV program)|Gamer Tonight]]''
| Himself
|
|
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Rick and Morty]]''
| Cyborg Photographer (voice)
| Episode: "[[The Wedding Squanchers]]"
|
|-
| 2016–18
| ''[[Mighty Magiswords]]''
| Gateaux / various others (voice)
|
|<ref name="Behind the Voice Actors" />
|-
| 2020–present
| ''[[The Owl House]]''
| Snaggleback / various others (voice)
| Recurring
|
|-
|}

===Web series===
{| class="wikitable"
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
|-
| 2005
| ''Metal Gear Crisis''
| [[Solid Snake]] (voice)
| 2 episodes <ref>{{cite web |title=Metal Gear Crisis 1.1 |url=https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/226467 |website=Newgrounds |access-date=27 August 2020}}</ref>
|-
| 2009
| Life in the Portal
| Egoraptor
| Episode: “Madness” <ref>{{cite web |title=Life in Portal: Madness |url=https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/512340 |website=Newgrounds |access-date=8 April 2021}}</ref>
|-
| 2010
| ''[[Eddsworld]]''
| Super Guy
| Episode: “WTFuture”, “Beaster Bunny”
|-
| 2011
| ''[[asdfmovie]]''
| Mugger / Kid Getting Mugged (voice)
| Episode: "asdfmovie4"<ref name="asdfmovie4" />
|-
| 2011, 2015
| ''[[JonTron]]''
| Vitalia / [[Darth Vader]] / Himself
| 2 episodes
|-
| 2011, 2013
| ''[[PONY.MOV]]''
| [[List of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic characters|Pinkie Pie]] / [[List of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic characters|Rarity]] (voice)
| 3 episodes
|-
| 2012
| ''[[The Tester]]''
| Himself
| Contestant; 3 episodes<ref name="venturebeat_2012-02-12" />
|-
| 2012–present
| ''[[Game Grumps]]''
| Himself (voice)
| Co-host; also creator and theme music composer
|-
| 2012–16
| ''[[Did You Know Gaming?]]''
| Himself (voice)
| 11 episodes
|-
| 2013–15
| ''[[Cyanide & Happiness]] Shorts''
| Ted Bear / Cliff Miller (voice)
| 3 episodes<ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself" />
|-
| 2013–14
| ''[[Dance Showdown]]''
| Himself
| Contestant and eventual winner<ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself" />
|-
| 2015–present
| ''KittyKatGaming''
| Himself (voice)
| Occasional guest Also performs the show's opening sequence
|-
| 2015
| ''[[Red vs. Blue]]''
| Crash Site Fed / Cobb
| 3 episodes
|-
| 2015
| ''A Brief History''
| Himself (voice)
| Episode: "The History Of Castlevania"<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f585nwNnsCs</ref>
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Bee and PuppyCat]]''
| Omelette / Elder Squat Bird (voice)
| 4 episodes
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Good Game (2017 TV series)|Good Game]]''
| Ryland Smith
| Main role; 6 episodes Also executive producer
|-
| 2017–18
| ''SuperMegaCast''
| Himself
| 3 episodes
|-
| 2018
| ''[[React (media franchise)#YouTubers React|YouTubers React]]''
| Himself
| 3 episodes
|-
| 2019–present
|''Un-Unexplained''
|Super Computer
|9 episodes
|-
| 2019
| ''I Think I've Got This With Chip Chapley''
| Ted Bear
| Episode "Are We Real?" Audio re-used from ''Cyanide & Happiness Shorts''
|-
| 2020
| ''[[Onyx Equinox]]''
| Tezcatlipoca
| Original animated series from [[Crunchyroll]]
|}

===Video games===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year
! Title
! Role
! Notes
! Source
|-
| 2009
| ''[[Minigore]]''
| John Gore
|
|<ref name="geek_929982" />
|-
| 2011
| ''[[Death Rally#Remake|Death Rally]]''
| John Gore
|
|<ref name="gamefaqs_619116" />
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Detective Grimoire]]''
| Agent Folder / Mr. Harper
|
|
|-
| 2014
| ''[[Dragon Age: Inquisition]]''
| Additional voices
|
|<ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself" />
|-
| 2016
| ''Target Acquired''
| Spike Tommery
|
|
|-
| 2016
| ''[[Move or Die]]''
| Announcer
|
|<ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself" />
|-
| 2006
| ''[[Marvel: Ultimate Alliance]]''1
| [[Bruce Banner]]
| 2016 re-release
|<ref name="Arin Wikipedias Himself" />
|-
|2016
| ''[[Accounting (video game)|Accounting]]''
|The Bomb
|
|<ref>{{cite web |title=Accounting+ (Video Game 2017) |publisher=IMDb |url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7772228/fullcredits|access-date=2018-07-30}}</ref>
|-
| 2017
| ''[[Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator]]''
| Joseph
| Also executive producer
|<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://uk.businessinsider.com/dream-daddy-game-gay-dad-dating-simulator-2017-7?r=US&IR=T |title='Dream Daddy' is a surprisingly earnest dating simulator where you can date gay dads |work=Business Insider |access-date=July 9, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180710041522/http://uk.businessinsider.com/dream-daddy-game-gay-dad-dating-simulator-2017-7?r=US&IR=T |archive-date=July 10, 2018}}</ref>
|-
| 2018
| ''[[Monster Prom]]''
| Scott Howl
|
|<ref>{{cite tweet |user=egoraptor |number=989918780699525120 |date=April 27, 2018 |title=Yo, I’m the voice of Scott Howl in Monster Prom! Out TODAY! |access-date=July 12, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180714225033/https://twitter.com/egoraptor/status/989918780699525120?lang=en |archive-date=July 14, 2018}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|''[[River City Girls]]''
|[[Double Dragon|Jimmy Lee]]
|
|<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Arin Hanson |user=egoraptor |number=1169665748001837057 |date=September 5, 2019 |title=Happy #RiverCityGirls day!!! Dan and I voice the Double Dragons themselves, Billy (Bimmy) and Jimmy!!! I am very stoked about this!!!!! It's out today!!! @WayForwardpic.twitter.com/LJUlsdcZap |access-date=2019-10-12}}</ref>
|-
|2019
|''[[Never Give Up (video game)|Never Give Up]]''
|All voices
|
|<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://armorgamesstudios.com/games/never-give-up/|title=Never Give Up|work=Armor Games Studios|access-date=2018-11-27|language=en-US}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|''[[House Party (video game)|House Party]]''
|Himself
|
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pcgamer.com/the-game-grumps-are-the-latest-people-to-be-added-to-comedy-porn-game-house-party/|title=The Game Grumps are the latest people to be added to comedy porn game House Party|publisher=[[PC Gamer]]|first=Steven|last=Messner|date=2020-03-25|access-date=2020-04-07|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408091849/https://www.pcgamer.com/the-game-grumps-are-the-latest-people-to-be-added-to-comedy-porn-game-house-party/|archive-date=2020-04-08}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|''[[Borderlands 3]]''
| Mancubus Bloodtooth
|
|<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Arin Hanson |user=egoraptor |number=1243280342175207424 |date=March 26, 2020 |title=Borderlands 3 dlc Love, Guns, and Tentacles is out today and yes, that is me you hear as Mancubus Bloodtooth!!! It's such a huge honor and the team was incredible to work with!!! |access-date=2020-03-27}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|''[[Final Fantasy VII Remake]]''
|Additional voices
|English dub
|<ref>{{cite video game |title=Final Fantasy VII Remake|developer=Square Enix Business Division 1|date=April 10, 2020|publisher=Square Enix|platform=PlayStation 4}}</ref>
|-
| TBA
| ''[[Cyanide & Happiness#Other media|The Cyanide & Happiness Adventure Game]]''
| Ted Bear
| In development
|<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/982292262/the-cyanide-and-happiness-adventure-game |title=Freakpocalypse: The Cyanide & Happiness Adventure Game |work=Business Insider |access-date=July 12, 2018 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180619021409/https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/982292262/the-cyanide-and-happiness-adventure-game |archive-date=June 19, 2018}}</ref>
|-
| TBA
| ''[[Hex Heroes]]''
| Himself
| In development
|<ref>{{cite web |url=http://nintendoenthusiast.com/news/hex-heroes-attains-kickstarter-goal/ |title=Hex Heroes Attains Kickstarter Goal |last=Long |first=Shawn |date=April 23, 2014 |website=Nintendo Enthusiast |publisher=Enthusiast Gaming |access-date=June 16, 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140426183519/http://nintendoenthusiast.com/news/hex-heroes-attains-kickstarter-goal/ |archive-date=April 26, 2014 }}</ref>
|}
1Hanson's dialogue was recorded for the original 2006 release. Although he was replaced by [[Robin Atkin Downes]] in the final game, his dialogue was used for the 2016 re-release on PC, PS4 and Xbox One.

==Discography==
===Starbomb===
{{Main|Starbomb}}
*''[[Starbomb (album)|Starbomb]]'' (2013)
*''[[Player Select]]'' (2014)<ref name="AllMusic">{{Cite web|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/player-select-mw0002792922|title=Player Select (review)|website=AllMusic|access-date=2016-06-15}}</ref>
*''The TryForce'' (2019)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.instagram.com/p/BbNqPmXFV8C/|title = Login • Instagram}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |last=GameGrumps|title=We Wikipedia Dan: So Many Projects – PART 4 – Game Grumps|date=2018-07-29|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qwBEqslROM&t=14m8s|access-date=2018-07-31}}</ref><ref>{{cite AV media |last=GameGrumps|title=2019 Game Grumps Updates + More! |via=YouTube |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPz22O-gp4Q|access-date=2019-01-09}}</ref>

===Guest appearances===
* [[Ninja Sex Party]] – "[[Dinosaur Laser Fight]]" (2011)
* Dougal and Gammer – "[[Clubland X-Treme Hardcore#Clubland X-Treme Hardcore 9|Knight in Shining Armour]]" (2013)
* Geezy – "Hashtag" (2013)
* StamperTV – "FAT REFUND" (2014)<ref name="FAT REFUND" />
* Ninja Sex Party – "Party of Three" (2015)
* Ninja Sex Party – "Buttsex Goldilocks" (2015)
* Ninja Sex Party – "[[6969]]" (2015)
* Big Bad Bosses – "Intro" (2015)
*[[TWRP (band)|Tupper Ware Remix Party]] – "Groove Crusaders" (2016)
* Tupper Ware Remix Party – "Atomic Karate" (2017)
* Ninja Sex Party – "Eating Food in the Shower" (2017)
* Tupper Ware Remix Party – "Phantom Racer" (2018)
* Ninja Sex Party – "Release the Kraken" (2018)
* Ninja Sex Party – "Ninja Brian Goes to Soccer Practice" (2018)
* Ninja Sex Party – "Danny Don't You Know" (2018)
* NateWantsToBattle – "Sonic Forces - Infinite Theme (ft. Arin Hanson)" (2018)
*Tupper Ware Remix Party – "Hidden Potential" (2019)
* NateWantsToBattle – "In the End ([[Linkin Park]] cover ft. Arin Hanson)" (2020)

==Bibliography==
===Illustrator===
* {{cite book|author1=Tierney, Adam|year=2018|title=Afraid of Everything|publisher=Adam Tierney|contributor-last=Hanson|contributor-first=Arin|contribution=Illustrator|isbn=9780692923177|url=http://aoebook.com/}}
==See also==
* [[List of YouTubers]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category}}
* {{Official website|http://egoraptor.net}}
* {{IMDb name|2429688}}

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Metroid Dread

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{{Infobox video game
| title = Metroid Dread
| image = Metroid Dread Banner.png
| developer = [[MercurySteam]] [[Nintendo EPD]]
| publisher = [[Nintendo]]
| director = {{ubl|Jose Luis Márquez|Fumi Hayashi}}
| producer = [[Yoshio Sakamoto]]
| programmer = Fernando Zazo
| artist = Jorge Benedito Chicharro
| designer = {{ubl|Jose Maria Navarro Herrera|Carlos Zarzuela Sánchez|Jacobo Luengo}}
| composer = {{ubl|[[Kenji Yamamoto (composer, born 1964)|Kenji Yamamoto]]|Soshi Abe|Sayako Doi}}
| series = ''[[Metroid]]''
| platforms = [[Nintendo Switch]]
| released = October 8, 2021
| genre = [[Action-adventure game|Action-adventure]]
| modes = [[Single-player]]
}}

{{Nihongo foot|'''''Metroid Dread'''''|メトロイドドレッド|Metoroido Doreddo|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is an [[action-adventure game]] developed by [[MercurySteam]] and [[Nintendo EPD]], released on October 8, 2021, for the [[Nintendo Switch]]. Players control bounty hunter [[Samus Aran]] as she faces a robotic enemy on the planet ZDR. It retains the [[Side-scrolling video game|side-scrolling]] gameplay of previous 2D ''[[Metroid]]'' games and adds [[Stealth game|stealth]] elements.

''Dread'' was conceived as a [[Nintendo DS]] game in the mid-2000s, but was canceled due to technical limitations. Industry commentators expressed interest in a new 2D ''Metroid'' game, and listed ''Dread'' in their "most wanted" lists. After their work on ''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]'' in 2017, ''Metroid'' producer [[Yoshio Sakamoto]] appointed [[MercurySteam]] to develop ''Dread'', the first original side-scrolling ''Metroid'' game since [[Metroid Fusion|''Metroid Fusion'']] (2002). Nintendo announced the game at [[E3 2021]]. It received positive reviews.

==Gameplay==
''Metroid Dread'' is an action-adventure game in which players control bounty hunter [[Samus Aran]] as she explores the planet ZDR. It retains the [[Side-scrolling video game|side-scrolling]] gameplay of previous ''Metroid'' games, alongside the free aim and melee attacks added in ''[[Metroid: Samus Returns|Samus Returns]]'' (2017). Samus can also slide and cling to blue surfaces.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web|title=''Metroid Dread'', a 2D sidescroller, gets E3 reveal|url=https://kotaku.com/nintendo-announces-metroid-dread-1847072111|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-16|website=[[Kotaku]]|language=en-us|archive-date=June 16, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616054712/https://kotaku.com/nintendo-announces-metroid-dread-1847072111}}</ref>

''Dread'' adds [[Stealth game|stealth]] elements, with Samus avoiding the almost indestructible EMMI robots by hiding, reducing her noise, and using the Phantom Cloak, camouflage that reduces her noise but slows her movement. If an EMMI robot catches Samus, the player has two extremely brief chances to perform melee counters and escape. If they fail, Samus is killed and the player faces a game over, emphasizing the need to avoid detection. EMMIs can only be destroyed when Samus obtains the temporary "Omega Blaster" upgrade, which is lost upon using it to destroy one.<ref name=":2" />

==Plot==
{{Metroid Story Order}}
The Galactic Federation receives video evidence that the X, a dangerous species of parasite that can mimic any creature it infects, still exist on the remote planet of ZDR (the X having thought to have gone extinct after the events of ''Metroid Fusion''). They dispatch research robots called E.M.M.I. (Extraplanetary Multiform Mobile Identifier) to ZDR to investigate, but lose contact with them shortly after. The Federation then sends Samus Aran to ZDR to investigate. Upon arriving at ZDR, Samus encounters a Chozo warrior who defeats her in combat and strips her of most of her abilities. After waking up, Samus is instructed by her ship's computer, Adam, to escape to the surface of ZDR and return to her ship. While exploring ZDR, Samus is attacked by one of the E.M.M.I. robots, which have been hacked and are now hostile. She escapes and discovers one of the planet's central units, from which she absorbs a mysterious energy that allows her to temporarily gain the ability to destroy the E.M.M.I. and regain some of her abilities in the process.

In the region of Ferenia, Samus is ambushed and nearly captured by one of the E.M.M.I., but is saved by a Chozo named Quiet Robe, who deactivates the E.M.M.I. Quiet Robe explains that in the past, two Chozo tribes, Thoha and Mawkin, banded together to capture the Metroids on SR388, with Thoha intending to destroying them. However, Raven Beak, the leader of the Mawkin, wished to use the Metroids as a bioweapon to conquer the galaxy, slaughtered the Thoha tribe, and planned on using ZDR as a base of operations to house Metroids, but was forced to put his plans on hold to contain an X infestation that resulted from an infected Chozo soldier. During which, Samus eradicated the Metroids from SR388, driving them to extinction. He then explains that Raven Beak reprogrammed the E.M.M.I. units and lured Samus to ZDR so that he could extract the Metroid DNA implanted in her during the events of Fusion, which would allow him to revive the Metroids. Quiet Robe opens a barrier to allow Samus to progress before he is assassinated by one of Raven Beak's soldiers. Adam encourages Samus to confront Raven Beak and defeat him before destroying ZDR.

In the Elun region, Samus encounters the X parasites once again and inadvertently releases them into the rest of the planet, with one of the X possessing Quiet Robe's corpse which reactivates the remaining E.M.M.I. Samus eventually arrives on the surface, where she is attacked by the last of the E.M.M.I.; she destroys it by sapping its energy with her left hand, which Adam reveals is a result of Samus gaining the same energy-draining abilities that Metroids possess from the Metroid DNA implanted in her, and is slowly becoming a Metroid herself.

At the floating fortress of Itorash, Samus confronts Raven Beak, who reveals that he spared her during their first encounter so that she would awaken her Metroid powers, at which point he would clone her to create an army of Metroid warriors (It is also implied that Raven Beak implanted his own DNA into Samus during her childhood). Samus battles Raven Beak and is nearly killed by him, but the Metroid abilities within her grant her incredible power. Samus violently attacks Raven Beak, draining energy from Itorash and causing the fortress to crash into ZDR. Raven Beak survives the crash, but is shortly thereafter infected by an X Parasite, and Samus uses her newfound powers to destroy him. ZDR begins to self-destruct, so Samus returns to her ship, but is unable to use it due to her energy-draining Metroid powers. The X Parasite possessing Quiet Robe appears and willingly lets itself be absorbed in order to neutralize Samus' Metroid abilities, allowing her to escape the planet before it explodes.

==Development==
===Early efforts===
[[File:Yoshio Sakamoto - Game Developers Conference 2010 - Day 3 (2) cropped.jpg|thumb|upright|''Metroid'' creator [[Yoshio Sakamoto]] at the 2010 [[Game Developers Conference]]]]
''Metroid'' producer [[Yoshio Sakamoto]] conceived ''Metroid Dread'' as a [[Nintendo DS]] sequel to ''Metroid Fusion''.<ref name="IGN: Inside">{{cite web|last1=Bailey|first1=Kat|date=June 17, 2021|title=Inside ''Metroid Dread'''s development with producer Yoshio Sakamoto|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/yoshio-sakamoto-metroid-dread|url-status=live|access-date=June 17, 2021|website=[[IGN]]|archive-date=June 17, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210617132151/https://www.ign.com/articles/yoshio-sakamoto-metroid-dread}}</ref> It came from the concept of having Samus followed by "dread" on an unfamiliar planet.<ref name="Ars: Brings">{{cite web |last1=Machkovech |first1=Sam |title=Metroid Dread brings Nintendo's classic back as a 2D sequel on October 8 |url=https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/06/metroid-dread-brings-nintendos-classic-back-as-a-2d-sequel-on-october-8/ |website=[[Ars Technica]] |access-date=June 17, 2021 |date=June 15, 2021 |archive-date=June 16, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616190604/https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/06/metroid-dread-brings-nintendos-classic-back-as-a-2d-sequel-on-october-8/ |url-status=live }}</ref> Sakamoto's inspiration for this direction was "the tension surrounding the SA-X from ''Metroid Fusion'' and how we wanted to take that style of gameplay and put it into what is considered to be the normal ''Metroid'' gameplay".<ref name="IGN: Inside"/> Sakamoto did not want ''Dread'' to be a [[horror game]], but did want to explore "fear-based gameplay".<ref name="IGN: Inside"/>

Sakamoto attempted to have ''Dread'' developed for the DS at least twice, but the technology was too limited to create the game he envisioned.<ref name="dreaddev">{{cite web|date=15 June 2021|title=''Metroid Dread'' - Development history - Nintendo Switch E3 2021|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afUI8nIrGgI|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210616054952/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=afUI8nIrGgI|archive-date=June 16, 2021|access-date=16 June 2021|website=[[YouTube]]}}</ref><ref name="IGN: Inside"/> The first attempt was made around 2005,<ref name="IGN: Inside"/> while a second attempt was made around 2008. A playable prototype was shown to [[Nintendo Software Technology]] and [[Nintendo of America]] staff at [[E3 2009]]. The project was reportedly not titled ''Metroid Dread'' at that point and had an art style similar to ''Metroid Fusion''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Whitehead |first1=Thomas |title=Unseen64 digs up development insights Into ''Metroid Prime: Hunters'', ''Dread'' and ''Federation Force'' |url=http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/07/unseen64_digs_up_development_insights_into_metroid_prime_hunters_dread_and_federation_force |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |access-date=May 5, 2020 |date=July 8, 2015 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181125042820/http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/07/unseen64_digs_up_development_insights_into_metroid_prime_hunters_dread_and_federation_force |archive-date=November 25, 2018 |url-status=live }}</ref> However, the prototype did not meet Sakamoto's expectations, so development was halted.<ref name="dreaddev"/> A major reason for this was that Sakamoto's desire for an intimidating, unsettling antagonist was difficult to achieve with the DS's limited hardware.<ref name="IGN: Inside"/>

The title ''Metroid Dread'' first appeared on a 2005 internal [[Nintendo]] software list of "key DS games set to be announced in the future".<ref name="igndread">{{cite web|title=''Metroid Dread'' nearing |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/08/27/metroid-dread-nearing-completion |work=[[IGN]] |last=Casamassina |first=Matt |date=August 27, 2007 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222212300/http://www.ign.com/articles/2007/08/27/metroid-dread-nearing-completion |archive-date=February 22, 2014 }}</ref> This led to the expectation that it would appear at the [[E3]] convention in 2005 or 2006.<ref name="ign">{{cite web|title=GDC 10: Sakamoto on ''Metroid Dread'': please be patient |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/03/13/gdc-10-sakamoto-on-metroid-dread-please-be-patient |work=[[IGN]] |last=Harris |first=Craig |date=March 12, 2010 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223044143/http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/03/13/gdc-10-sakamoto-on-metroid-dread-please-be-patient |archive-date=February 23, 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine|title=Nintendo teases, denies existence of ''Metroid Dread''|url=https://www.wired.com/2007/09/nintendo-teases-2/ |magazine=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] |last=Kohler |first=Chris |date=September 6, 2007 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151227141841/http://www.wired.com/2007/09/nintendo-teases-2/ |archive-date=December 27, 2015 }}</ref><ref name="onmzab">{{cite web |title=Nintendo 2013 wish list |url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/45182/nintendo-2013-wish-list/ |page=1 |work=[[Official Nintendo Magazine]] |last=Zablotny |first=Marc |date=January 1, 2013 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101081011/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/45182/nintendo-2013-wish-list/ |archive-date=January 1, 2014}}</ref> By late 2005, rumors spread that ''Metroid Dread'' was canceled or in [[development hell]].<ref name="onmzab" /><ref name="1up">{{cite web |title=''Metroid Dread'' cancelled? |url=http://www.1up.com/news/metroid-dread-cancelled |work=[[1UP.com]] |last=Klepek |first=Patrick |date=November 20, 2005 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222102241/http://www.1up.com/news/metroid-dread-cancelled |archive-date=December 22, 2015 |url-status=dead }}</ref> A release date of November 2006 was listed in the February 2006 issue of ''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]].'' The March issue listed a release date for 2006, with a suggestion to look to [[E3 2006]] for further details, but the game did not appear.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=June 9, 2014|title=Monday Mysteries: Project STEAM or ''Metroid Dread?''|url=https://leviathyn.com/74911/monday-mysteries-project-s-t-e-m-metroid-dread/|access-date=January 8, 2021|archive-date=June 27, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210627214331/https://leviathyn.com/74911/monday-mysteries-project-s-t-e-m-metroid-dread/|url-status=live}}</ref>

A message reading "Experiment status report update: Metroid project 'Dread' is nearing the final stages of completion" appears in the 2007 game ''[[Metroid Prime 3: Corruption]]''.<ref name="igndread"/> ''Corruption'' director [[Mark Pacini]] denied a connection and stated that it was entirely coincidental.<ref>{{cite web |title=Retro Studios answers the treaded ''Metroid Dread'' question -- And Other "Prime" Exclusives |url=http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2007/09/26/retro-studios-answers-the-dreaded-metroid-dread-question-and-other-prime-exclusives/ |work=[[MTV]] |last=Totilo |first=Stephen |date=September 26, 2007 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130511084750/http://multiplayerblog.mtv.com/2007/09/26/retro-studios-answers-the-dreaded-metroid-dread-question-and-other-prime-exclusives/ |archive-date=May 11, 2013 }}</ref> ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]'' writer Chris Kohler expressed skepticism over Retro's denial; he felt it would be believable if Pacini said that it was a joke, but the claim that it was a coincidence was not.<ref name="wired">{{cite magazine|title=Retro: ''Metroid Dread'' name drop 'complete and utter coincidence' |url=https://www.wired.com/gamelife/2007/09/retro-metroid-d/ |magazine=[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]] |last=Kohler |first=Chris |date=September 27, 2007 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20101025055434/http://www.wired.com/gamelife/2007/09/retro-metroid-d/ |archive-date=October 25, 2010 }}</ref> The message was edited in the Japanese version of the game, which launched later that year and instead refers to a "dread class turret".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gonintendo.com/?p=37730|title=''Metroid Dread'' reference removed from Japanese version of ''Metroid Prime 3: Corruption''|website=GoNintendo|access-date=January 8, 2021|archive-date=June 24, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624201604/https://gonintendo.com/?p=37730|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Later discussion===
In 2010, Sakamoto confirmed that ''Dread'' had existed, but said that Nintendo would "start from scratch" if they returned to it.<ref>{{cite web|title=Yoshio Sakamoto discusses ''Metroid 64'', ''Metroid Dread'' and the 3DS |url=http://www.gamestm.co.uk/features/yoshio-sakamoto-discusses-metroid-64-metroid-dread-and-the-unwritten-future-of-the-warioware-series/3/ |work=[[GamesTM]] |date=September 14, 2010 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213115652/http://www.gamestm.co.uk/features/yoshio-sakamoto-discusses-metroid-64-metroid-dread-and-the-unwritten-future-of-the-warioware-series/3/ |archive-date=December 13, 2013 }}</ref> He also stated that they were "waiting and watching and reading the comments to see what people are interested in before we make any comment on the project".<ref name="ign" /> In other interviews, he denied that the [[Wii]] game ''[[Metroid: Other M]]'' (2010)<ref>{{cite web|last=Totilo|first=Stephen|date=June 3, 2009|title=Nintendo: New ''Metroid'' is not ''Metroid Dread''|url=http://kotaku.com/5277377/nintendo-new-metroid-is-not-metroid-dread|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103074006/http://kotaku.com/5277377/nintendo-new-metroid-is-not-metroid-dread|archive-date=January 3, 2014|access-date=December 31, 2013|work=[[Kotaku]]}}</ref> and the [[Nintendo 3DS]] game ''Metroid: Samus Returns'' had any connection to ''Dread''.<ref>{{cite web|last=Campbell|first=Evan|date=June 14, 2017|title=E3 2017: ''Metroid: Samus Returns'' is not ''Metroid Dread''|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/06/14/e3-2017-metroid-samus-returns-is-not-metroid-dread|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170615071106/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/06/14/e3-2017-metroid-samus-returns-is-not-metroid-dread|archive-date=June 15, 2017|access-date=June 28, 2017|work=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]}}</ref> In May 2010, ''[[IGN]]''{{'s}} Craig Harris said that the story for ''Metroid Dread'' was complete, and that Nintendo was able to "bring it back at any time".<ref>{{cite web|website=IGN |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/03/nintendo-voice-chat-podcast-episode-75 |title=Nintendo Voice Chat Podcast Episode 75 - Wii Feature at IGN |date=May 3, 2010 |first=Craig |last=Harris |access-date=May 3, 2010 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121105054209/http://www.ign.com/articles/2010/05/03/nintendo-voice-chat-podcast-episode-75 |archive-date=November 5, 2012 }}</ref>

Following the game's initial listing, critics expressed an interest in ''Metroid Dread'' or a similar 2D side-scrolling ''Metroid'' project being revived.<ref>{{cite web|last=Grant|first=Christopher|date=March 12, 2010|title=''Metroid Dread'' concept is something Sakamoto 'can't say never existed'|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/12/metroid-dread-concept-is-something-sakamoto-cant-say-never-exi/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101054826/http://www.joystiq.com/2010/03/12/metroid-dread-concept-is-something-sakamoto-cant-say-never-exi/|archive-date=January 1, 2014|access-date=December 31, 2013|work=[[Joystiq]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=E3 2012: IGN Nintendos most wanted |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/02/e3-2012-ign-nintendos-most-wanted |work=[[IGN]] |last1=Drake |first1=Audrey |last2=George |first2=Richard |date=June 1, 2012 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140223044146/http://www.ign.com/articles/2012/06/02/e3-2012-ign-nintendos-most-wanted |archive-date=February 23, 2014 }}</ref> In 2011, ''[[IGN]]'' cited it as a "game in danger".<ref>{{cite web|title=Life support: games in danger |url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/31/life-support-games-in-danger?page=3 |work=[[IGN]] |last=Geddes |first=Ryan |date=March 30, 2011 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130423144249/http://www.ign.com/articles/2011/03/31/life-support-games-in-danger?page=3 |archive-date=April 23, 2013 }}</ref> K. Thor Jensen included it in his list of "video games you will never, ever play". He felt that ''Metroid: Other M'' was a disappointment and it made him nostalgic for ''Dread''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Video games you will never, ever play |url=http://www.ugo.com/games/metroid-dread |work=[[UGO Networks]] |last=Jensen |first=K. Thor |date=January 21, 2011 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101090654/http://www.ugo.com/games/metroid-dread |archive-date=January 1, 2014}}</ref> Thomas East included ''Dread'' and its apparent reference in ''Corruption'' in their list of "11 amazing ''Metroid'' facts and secrets". East added that he was hopeful for a possible 3DS release.<ref>{{cite web |title=11 amazing ''Metroid'' facts and secrets |url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/37264/features/11-amazing-metroid-facts-and-secrets/ |work=[[Official Nintendo Magazine]] |page=1 |last=East |first=Thomas |date=April 20, 2012 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422005322/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/37264/features/11-amazing-metroid-facts-and-secrets/ |archive-date=April 22, 2012}}</ref>

Marc Zablotny, a writer for the ''[[Official Nintendo Magazine]]'', included it in his 2013 wishlist, saying he was more interested in what ''Dread'' "stood for rather than the specific game itself".<ref name="onmzab"/> Zablotny later included it in a list of the "15 more Nintendo Games you never got to play" and called it one of the most infamous canceled Nintendo games.<ref>{{cite web |title=15 more Nintendo Games you never got to play |url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/54254/features/15-more-nintendo-games-you-never-got-to-play/?page=2 |work=[[Official Nintendo Magazine]] |page=2 |last=Zablotny |first=Marc |date=September 8, 2013 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101081250/http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/54254/features/15-more-nintendo-games-you-never-got-to-play/?page=2 |archive-date=January 1, 2014}}</ref> Nick Chester from ''[[Destructoid]]'' criticized Nintendo for its focus on games such as the ''[[Brain Age]]'' series ''Metroid''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Nintendo denies ''Metroid Dread'' poppycock |url=http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-denies-metroid-dread-poppycock-42901.phtml |work=[[Destructoid]] |last=Chester |first=Nick |date=September 6, 2007 |access-date=December 31, 2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140101072853/http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-denies-metroid-dread-poppycock-42901.phtml |archive-date=January 1, 2014 }}</ref>

===Revival on Nintendo Switch===
During Nintendo's [[E3 2021]] [[Nintendo Direct]] presentation on June 15, Nintendo announced that ''Metroid Dread'' was in development for the [[Nintendo Switch]], with a release date of October 8, 2021.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2021-06-15|title=''Metroid: Dread'' brings the franchise to Switch|url=https://venturebeat.com/2021/06/15/metroid-dread-brings-the-franchise-to-switch/|access-date=2021-06-15|website=VentureBeat|language=en-US|archive-date=June 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615162433/https://venturebeat.com/2021/06/15/metroid-dread-brings-the-franchise-to-switch/|url-status=live}}</ref>

''Dread'' was developed by Nintendo EPD and the Spanish developer [[MercurySteam]], the studio that developed the 3DS game ''[[Metroid: Samus Returns]]'' (2017). Sakamoto said that Nintendo revived the project after seeing what MercurySteam could do with its technology on the Switch.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web|last=Sheridan|first=Connor|date=15 June 2021|title=''Metroid Dread'' release date revealed and it's a sequel to ''Metroid Fusion''|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/metroid-dread-release-date-revealed-and-its-a-sequel-to-metroid-fusion/|url-status=live|access-date=2021-06-15|website=[[Gamesradar]]|language=en|archive-date=June 15, 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210615163454/https://www.gamesradar.com/metroid-dread-release-date-revealed-and-its-a-sequel-to-metroid-fusion/}}</ref> ''Dread'' is the first original 2D ''Metroid'' game since ''Fusion''.<ref name="IGN: Inside" /><ref name=":2" />

==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
|MC = 88/100<ref name="MCmd">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/metroid-dread|title=Metroid Dread for Switch Reviews|work=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[Red Ventures]]|date=October 8, 2021|access-date=2021-10-06}}</ref>
|Destruct = 8.5/10<ref name="DestructMD">{{cite web|last=Carter|first=Chris|url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-metroid-dread/|title=Review: Metroid Dread — The end of the Metroid saga|work=[[Destructoid]]|publisher=[[Enthusiast Gaming]]|date=October 6, 2021|access-date=2021-10-06}}</ref>
|EuroG = Essential<ref name="EuroGmd">{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Martin|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-10-06-metroid-dread-review-a-sublime-return-for-a-nintendo-icon|title=Metroid Dread review - a sublime return for a Nintendo icon|work=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|date=October 6, 2021|access-date=2021-10-06}}</ref>
|Fam = 34/40<ref name="FamMD">{{cite magazine|url=https://www.famitsu.com/games/t/43348/reviews/|title=NEW GAMES CROSS REVIEW: メトロイドドレッド|magazine=[[Famitsu]]|issue=1714|publisher=Kadokawa Game Linkage|date=October 6, 2021|access-date=2021-10-06|lang=ja}}</ref>
|GI = 9/10<ref name="GImd">{{cite web|last=Reeves|first=Ben|url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/metroid-dread/metroid-dread-review-astro-dreadnought|title=Metroid Dread Review – Astro Dreadnought|work=[[Game Informer]]|publisher=[[GameStop]]|date=October 6, 2021|access-date=2021-10-06}}</ref>
|GSpot = 8/10<ref name="GSpotMD">{{cite web|last=Petite|first=Steven|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metroid-dread-review-space-truckin/1900-6417757/|title=Metroid Dread Review: Space Truckin'|work=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[Red Ventures]]|date=October 6, 2021|access-date=2021-10-06}}</ref>
|GRadar = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref name="GRadarMD">{{cite web|last=West|first=Josh|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/metroid-dread-review/|title=Metroid Dread review: "Samus Aran is a little off her game"|work=[[GamesRadar+]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|date=October 6, 2021|access-date=2021-10-06}}</ref>
|IGN = 9/10<ref name="IGNmd">{{cite web|last=Claiborn|first=Samuel|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/metroid-dread-review-nintendo-switch|title=Metroid Dread Review — Tanks for the memories|work=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|date=October 6, 2021|access-date=2021-10-06}}</ref>
|NLife = {{Rating|10|10}}<ref name="NLifeMD">{{cite web|last=O'Reilly|first=PJ|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/metroid-dread|title=Metroid Dread Review (Switch) — And the E.M.M.I. goes to...|work=[[Nintendo Life]]|publisher=Nlife Media|date=October 6, 2021|access-date=2021-10-06}}</ref>
|SN = 9/10<ref name="SNmd">{{cite web|last=Morse|first=Blake|url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/126991/metroid-dread-review-emmi-award-winning-action|title=Metroid Dread review: EMMI award-winning action|work=[[Shacknews]]|publisher=Gamerhub|date=October 6, 2021|access-date=2021-10-06}}</ref>
|VG247 = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="VG247md">{{cite web|last=Donaldson|first=Alex|url=https://www.vg247.com/metroid-dread-review-a-strong-adventure-thatll-delight-fans|title=Metroid Dread review: a strong adventure that’ll delight fans|work=[[VG247]]|publisher=videogaming247 Ltd.|date=October 6, 2021|access-date=2021-10-06}}</ref>
|rev1 = ''[[Video Games Chronicle]]''
|rev1Score = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref name="VGCmd">{{cite web|last=Robinson|first=Andy|url=https://www.videogameschronicle.com/review/metroid-dread/|title=Review: Metroid Dread is the comeback fans have been waiting for|work=[[Video Games Chronicle]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|date=October 6, 2021|access-date=2021-10-06}}</ref>
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''Metroid Dread'' received "generally positive reviews", garnering an 88 out of 100 on [[review aggregator]] site [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MCmd" /> Samuel Claiborn of ''[[IGN]]'' praised the boss fights, writing that they "range from the traditional big, drooling monsters with patterns and weak points to learn, to almost ''[[Smash Bros.]]''-esque encounters with enemies that mimic your move set".<ref name="IGNmd" /> Chris Carter of ''[[Destructoid]]'' said ''Dread'' "masterfully" executed the [[Metroidvania]] formula, and that it "doesn’t take a lot of big swings, but it rarely bats a foul ball".<ref name="DestructMD" />

===Sales===
''Metroid Dread'' became the most pre-ordered game on [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the US, UK, Japan<ref>{{cite web|last=Mastro|first=Max|date=June 18, 2021|title=Metroid Dread Tops Amazon Preorder Charts|url=https://screenrant.com/metroid-dread-tops-amazon-preorder-charts/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624113034/https://screenrant.com/metroid-dread-tops-amazon-preorder-charts/|archive-date=June 24, 2021|publisher=[[Screen Rant]]|accessdate=June 30, 2021}}</ref> and Australia. It was also the most pre-ordered game at the American retailer [[GameStop]].<ref>{{cite web|last=Doolan|first=Liam|date=December 27, 2017|title=Metroid Dread Is GameStop's Top Pre-Order Following E3 2021|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/06/metroid_dread_is_gamestops_top_pre-order_following_e3_2021|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210622160016/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/06/metroid_dread_is_gamestops_top_pre-order_following_e3_2021|archive-date=June 22, 2021|publisher=[[Nintendo Life]]|accessdate=June 22, 2021}}</ref>

==Notes==
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Gammer

2021-09-24T21:21:31Z

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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Gammer
| image = Dougal++Gammer (cropped).jpg
| image_upright = 1.2
| caption = Gammer in 2000
| birth_name = Matthew Lee
| birth_date = {{birth year and age|1985}}
| birth_place = [[Northampton]], [[England]], United Kingdom
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Record producer|Music producer]]|[[disc jockey]]}}
| genre = {{hlist|[[UK hardcore]]|[[happy hardcore]]<ref name=DJMag1>{{Cite news|url=https://djmag.com/pointblank/gammer-masterclass-%E2%80%93-drop-deconstruction|title=Gammer Masterclass – The Drop Deconstruction|date=23 July 2018|work=[[DJ Mag]]|access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref>|[[Trap music (EDM)|trap]]|[[hardstyle]]<ref name="ES1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2018/08/12/kayzo-gammer-release-new-collaboration-forever/|title=Kayzo & Gammer Release New Collaboration "Forever"|last=Medina|first=Sophia|date=12 August 2018|work=EDM Sauce|access-date=10 October 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>|[[house music|house]]<ref name="BB1"/>|[[dubstep]]}}
| years_active = 2000–present
| label = {{hlist|[[Monstercat]]<ref name=DJMag1/>|Essential Platinum|Muffin|AWsum|Maximum Impact|Nukleuz|Quosh|Together We Rise}}
| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Darren Styles]]|[[DJ Dougal]]|Hixxy|[[Kayzo]]|Whizzkid}}
}}

'''Matthew Lee''' (born 1985 in Northampton), known professionally by his stage name '''Gammer''', is an English music producer and DJ.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://djmag.com/pointblank/genre-roulette-gammer-monstercat|title=Genre Roulette with Gammer (Monstercat)|last=Antoon|first=Becca|date=30 August 2018|work=[[DJ Mag]]|access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://ukf.com/words/talk-about-gammer/20639|title=We Need To Talk About Gammer|last=Jenkins|first=Dave|date=30 October 2017|work=[[UKF Music|UKF]]|access-date=10 October 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> He is best known for his association with [[UK hardcore]], of which he is described as an icon. He is also the co-founder of the Together We Rise record label, which is dedicated to hardcore music.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://nesthq.com/interview-gammer|title=Happy Hardcore Is Massive: An Interview with Gammer - NEST HQ|date=29 September 2015|work=NEST HQ|access-date=10 October 2018|language=en-US|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181010213559/https://nesthq.com/interview-gammer|archive-date=10 October 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>

== Biography ==
Regarded as one of the most prolific producers in the United Kingdom hardcore scene,<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.skiddle.com/news/all/Five-For-the-Funk-Kutskis-top-five-scratch-routines/25733/|title=Five For the Funk: Kutski's top five scratch routines|last=Coultas|first=Jimmy|date=6 July 2015|work=[[Skiddle]]|access-date=10 October 2018|language=en-gb}}</ref> Gammer initially began his musical career as a [[hard dance]] producer before switching to [[Hardcore (electronic dance music genre)|hardcore]]. He has also produced many [[UK hardcore]] songs under the name Matt Lee. One track in particular, ''Go'', caught the attention of Andy Whitby, who signed him to AWsum.

Gammer first appeared in the hardcore scene in 2002 and has since released songs under the Essential Platinum label. A large majority of his songs on the label come from collaborations with [[DJ Dougal|Dougal]], the label's founder who discovered him,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.insomniac.com/music/artists/gammer/|title=Gammer – Artists|website=[[Insomniac (promoter)|Insomniac]]|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|url-status=|access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref> although he also released under his own label, Muffin Music. He also releases with other artists of the hardcore genre, such as Hixxy and [[Darren Styles]]. His songs have also appeared in compilation albums, such as [[Bonkers (compilation album series)|''Bonkers'']].

In 2006, Gammer released ''A New Feeling'', which was awarded "Song of the Year" at the Hardcore Heaven Awards. In April 2007, he founded Muffin Music, releasing a promotional mix. Between 2008 and 2012, he was awarded "Hardcore DJ of the Year", an award previously held by Darren Styles. His 2010 award is shared with Dougal.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.amsterdam-dance-event.nl/artists/gammer/11484527/|title=Gammer - Artists|website=[[Amsterdam Dance Event|ADE]]|language=en-US|archive-url=|archive-date=|url-status=|access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref>

In 2016, he participated with Styles at the 20th edition of the [[Electric Daisy Carnival]] in [[Las Vegas]]. The pair would also headline the ''Darren Styles b2b Gammer'' event in 2017.

Gammer has often released on the label [[Monstercat]], where he's released tracks such as "[[Party Don't Stop (Darren Styles, Dougal and Gammer song)|Party Don't Stop]]", "[[Over the Edge (Kayzo and Gammer song)|Over the Edge]]", and an extended play, ''The Drop'', whose title track<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.youredm.com/2017/11/23/gammer-the-drop/|title=Gammer's "THE DROP" Finally Lands on Monstercat|last=Landon|first=Fleury|date=23 November 2017|work=Your EDM|access-date=10 October 2018|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.edmsauce.com/2018/08/06/gammer-the-drop-fransis-derelle-remix/|title=Gammer - THE DROP (Fransis Derelle Remix)|last=Danny|date=6 August 2018|work=EDM Sauce|access-date=10 October 2018|language=en-US}}</ref> became one of the most played festival [[dubstep]] songs of 2018 with eleven official remixes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://edm.com/music-releases/gammer-thedrop-remixes-pt1-monstercat-new|title=Gammer is Back With "The Drop (Remixes Pt. 1)"|last=Stone|first=Katie|date=10 July 2018|work=EDM.com|access-date=10 October 2018|language=en}}</ref> Gammer has collaborated with fellow producer [[Kayzo]] for multiple songs including "Forever" and "Over the Edge", the latter of which was released on 11 August 2018.<ref name="BB1">{{Cite news|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7898071/kayzo-gammer-new-song-over-the-edge|title=Kayzo & Gammer Bring Fans 'Over the Edge' With Bouncy House Single|last=Rishty|first=David|date=11 August 2017|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref> In July 2017, Gammer collaborated with Darren Styles and Dougal to release the single "Party Don't Stop" and the trio also released in September 2018 the single "Burning Up", both of which were released via Monstercat, the latter being part of their collaboration with the game [[Rocket League]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|url=https://mixmag.net/feature/selects-audiens-top-tracks-for-a-summer-pool-party-at-drais|title=DARREN STYLES, DOUGAL & GAMMER 'PARTY DON'T STOP'|date=17 July 2018|work=Mixmag|access-date=10 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://relentlessbeats.com/2017/09/rb-dj-to-watch-gammer/|title=DJ to Watch: Gammer|last=Milovich|first=Amanda|date=21 September 2017|work=Relentless Beats|access-date=10 October 2018|language=en-US}}</ref>

In January 2019, his remix of Ran-D's track, "Zombie", having been played in numerous live sets and mixes while still unreleased, was released on Armada as part of a 2 track remix package.

In 2021, Gammer began releasing singles from his upcoming debut full-length album through [[Dim Mak Records]], including "Stampede" with Fatman Scoop, "NGMF" with Riot Ten, and "Replay the Night" with Staysick and Nytrix.

== Discography ==
{{BLP sources section|date=January 2019}}

=== Albums ===

* 2012: ''Dougal and Gammer's Hardcore Anthems''

=== Extended plays ===

* 2008: ''When I Close My Eyes''
* 2010: ''The 'Im Sorry These Songs Took So Long To Get Out' EP - Part 1''
* 2010: ''The 'Im Sorry These Songs Took So Long To Get Out' EP - Part 2''
* 2010: ''Insert Ep Title''
* 2010: ''The Gammer Remix EP''
* 2013: ''Dougal & Gammer EP''
* 2014: ''Dougal & Gammer EP Vol. 2''
* 2014: ''Darren Styles & Gammer EP''
* 2017: ''The Drop''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/the-drop-ep/1310976150 |title= The Drop - EP by Gammer on Apple Music |website=[[iTunes Store]] |access-date=14 December 2018}}</ref>
**2018: ''The Drop (The Remixes Pt.1)''
**2018: ''The Drop (The Remixes Pt.2)''

=== Singles ===
* 2016: "Love You Everyday" {{small|(with Whizzkid)}}
* 2017: "Love You Everyday: Redux" {{small|(with Whizzkid)}}
* 2016: "Burn You Tonight" {{small|(with Galaxy Fox)}}
* 2016: "Pigface (Dougal and Gammer Edit)"
* 2016: "Never Stop" {{small|(with Dougal)}}
* 2016: "Jaws 2016"
* 2016: "Shoulder Lock" {{small|(with Dougal)}}
* 2017: "Feel Like This" {{small|(with Darren Styles)}}
* 2017: "Red Drink Foam Party"
* 2017: "[[Party Don't Stop (Darren Styles, Dougal and Gammer song)|Party Don't Stop]]"<ref name=":0" /> {{small|(with Darren Styles and Dougal)}}
* 2017: "[[Over the Edge (Kayzo and Gammer song)|Over the Edge]]"<ref name="BB1" /> {{small|(with Kayzo featuring Au8ust)}}
* 2017: "Let's Get Crunk"
* 2017: "Stay Tonight" {{small|(featuring Dylan Matthew)}}
* 2018: "Big Tings" {{small|(with Darren Styles)}}
* 2018: "Needed U"
* 2018: "Forever" {{small|(with Kayzo)}}
* 2018: "Burning Up" {{small|(with Darren Styles and Dougal)}}
* 2018: "Sleep at Night" {{small|(with Yultron)}}
* 2018: "Out with the Old" {{small|(featuring Sam King)}}
* 2018: "Blow This"<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youredm.com/2018/11/30/gammer-dougals-blow-this-is-the-first-release-on-kayzos-welcome-records/ |title=Gammer & Dougal’s 'Blow This' is the first release on Kayzo’s Welcome Records |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=30 November 2018 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181214122535/https://www.youredm.com/2018/11/30/gammer-dougals-blow-this-is-the-first-release-on-kayzos-welcome-records/ |archive-date=14 December 2018 |access-date=14 December 2018}}</ref> {{small|(with [[DJ Dougal|Dougal]])}}
* 2019: "Crank Up the Dank"<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/gammer-stonebank-crank-up-dank-monstercat |title=Gammer and Stonebank "Crank Up The Dank" in Happy Hardcore/Dubstep Hybrid on Monstercat |last=Cihak |first=Lennon |website=EDM.com - The Latest Electronic Dance Music News, Reviews & Artists |language=en |access-date=2019-03-06 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190307053929/https://edm.com/music-releases/gammer-stonebank-crank-up-dank-monstercat |archive-date=7 March 2019 |url-status=live |df=dmy-all }}</ref> {{small|(with Stonebank)}}
* 2019: "This is the End"<ref>{{Cite web |title=Gammer harkens back to happy hardcore 'This is the End' — featuring David Spekter |last=Sweeney |first=Farrell |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/09/gammer-harkens-back-to-happy-hardcore-this-is-the-end-featuring-david-spekter/ |date=2019-09-01 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190901234430/https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/09/gammer-harkens-back-to-happy-hardcore-this-is-the-end-featuring-david-spekter/ |archivedate=2019-09-01 |access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref> {{small|(featuring David Spekter)}}
* 2019: "EDM Sucks"<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.youredm.com/2019/10/25/showtek-gammer-team-up-on-wild-new-edm-sucks-collaboration/ |title=Showtek & Gammer team up on wild new 'EDM Sucks' collaboration |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=2019-10-25 |website=Your EDM |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191109074807/https://www.youredm.com/2019/10/25/showtek-gammer-team-up-on-wild-new-edm-sucks-collaboration/ |archive-date=2019-11-09 |access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref> {{small|(with [[Showtek]])}}
* 2020: "DYSYLM" {{small|(with [[Darren Styles]])}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/dysylm-single/1514520496 |title=Dysylm - Single by Gammer & Darren Styles on Apple Music |website=Apple Music |access-date=2020-07-04}}</ref>
* 2020: "I'm With You" {{small|(with Da Tweekaz)}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/im-with-you-extended-mix/1523045943 |title=I'm with You - Single by Da Tweekaz & Gammer on iTunes |website=Apple Music |accessdate=2020-12-10}}</ref>
* 2020: "The Feeling" {{small|(with Henry Fong)}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Meadow |first=Matthew |date=2020-11-20 |title=Gammer & Henry Fong Get Hype In New Single, "The Feeling" |url=https://www.youredm.com/2020/11/20/premiere-gammer-henry-fong-get-hype-in-new-single-the-feeling/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201202131150/https://www.youredm.com/2020/11/20/premiere-gammer-henry-fong-get-hype-in-new-single-the-feeling/ |archive-date=2020-12-02 |accessdate=2020-12-10 |website=Your EDM}}</ref>
*2021: "Stampede" {{small|(featuring [[Fatman Scoop]])}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tam |first=Michael |date=2021-08-01 |title=Gammer – 'Stampede' feat. Fatman Scoop |url=https://www.edmtunes.com/2021/08/gammer-stampede-feat-fatman-scoop/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210908082534/https://www.edmtunes.com/2021/08/gammer-stampede-feat-fatman-scoop/ |archive-date=2021-09-08 |accessdate=2021-09-08 |website=EDM Tunes}}</ref>
*2021: "NGMF" {{small|(with [[Riot Ten]])}}<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chung |first=Max |date=2021-08-27 |title=Gammer & Riot Ten unleash heavy new 'Ngmf' collaboration via Dim Mak |url=https://runthetrap.com/2021/08/27/listen-gammer-riot-ten-unleash-heavy-new-ngmf-collaboration-via-dim-mak/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828072253/https://runthetrap.com/2021/08/27/listen-gammer-riot-ten-unleash-heavy-new-ngmf-collaboration-via-dim-mak/ |archive-date=2021-08-28 |accessdate=2021-09-08 |website=Run The Trap}}</ref>
*2021: "Replay the Night" {{small|(with Staysick feat. Nytrix)}}

=== Remixes ===

* 2015: Omegatypez - "Take Me High" ([[Kutski]] & Gammer Remix)
* 2016: [[Porter Robinson]] - "[[Sad Machine]] ([[Darren Styles]] & Gammer Remix)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2016/01/porter-robinson-sad-machine-darren-styles-gammer-remix/|title=Porter Robinson – Sad Machine (Darren Styles & Gammer Remix) {{!(}}Free Download{{)!}}|last=McCarthy|first=Will|date=24 January 2016|access-date=19 July 2021|work=[[Dancing Astronaut]]}}</ref>
* 2016: [[Kill the Noise]] - "All in My Head (feat. [[Awolnation]])" ([[Darren Styles]] and Gammer Remix)
* 2016: [[Kayzo]] - "Born Again" (Darren Styles & Gammer Remix)
* 2017: [[Crankdat]] - "Dollars" (Crankdat, Ray Volpe and Gammer Remix)
* 2017: [[Pegboard Nerds]] x Quiet Disorder - "Go Berzerk" (Gammer Remix)
* 2017: [[Slander (DJs)|Slander]] - "[[Superhuman (Slander song)|Superhuman]]" {{small|(featuring Eric Leva)}} (Gammer Remix)
* 2018: [[Valentino Khan]] - "Lick It" (Gammer Remix)
* 2018: [[A-Trak]] & [[Baauer]] - "Dumbo Drop" (Gammer Remix)
* 2019: [[Ran-D]] - "Zombie" (Gammer Remix)
* 2019: Space Laces - "Torque" (Gammer Remix)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://edm.com/music-releases/space-laces-overdrive-remixes |title=Space Laces brings in EDM heavyweights for Overdrive remixes |last=Kocur |first=Sarah |date=7 June 2019 |website=EDM.com |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626090800/https://edm.com/music-releases/space-laces-overdrive-remixes |archive-date=26 June 2019 |access-date=26 June 2019}}</ref>

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No More Heroes III

2021-08-30T15:15:21Z

108.203.5.195: /* Plot */

{{Short description|2021 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = No More Heroes III
| image = NMH3_NTSC_Cover.jpg
| caption = North American box art by comic artist [[Darick Robertson]] featuring FU and [[Travis Touchdown]]
| developer = [[Grasshopper Manufacture]]
| publisher = {{vgrelease|JP|[[Marvelous (company)|Marvelous]]|WW|Grasshopper Manufacture}}
| director = {{ubl|[[Goichi Suda]]|Ren Yamazaki}}
| producer = {{ubl|Kazuyuki Kumagai|Nobutaka Ichiki}}
| artist = {{ubl|[[Yūsuke Kozaki]]|Sho Takiguchi|Masanori Ushiki}}
| writer = Goichi Suda
| composer = {{ubl|[[Nobuaki Kaneko]]|Jun Fukuda|Kazuhiro "MEEBEE" Abo}}
| series = ''[[No More Heroes (series)|No More Heroes]]''
| engine = [[Unreal Engine 4]]
| platforms = [[Nintendo Switch]]
| released = {{vgrelease|WW|August 27, 2021}}
| genre = [[Action-adventure game|Action-adventure]], [[hack and slash]]
| modes = [[Single-player]]
| designer = Goichi Suda
}}

{{nihongo foot|'''''No More Heroes III'''''|ノーモア★ヒーローズIII|Nō Moa Hīrōzu Surī|lead=yes|group=lower-alpha}} is a 2021 [[Action-adventure game|action-adventure]] [[hack-and-slash]] [[video game]] developed and published by [[Grasshopper Manufacture]] for [[Nintendo Switch]]. It is the fourth and final<ref>{{cite tweet |author=No More Heroes III-official-GhM |user=nmh3_ghm |number=1431216210381705216 |date=27 August 2021 |title=For ALL of fans... Here is a special message about our "No More Heroes 3" release from SUDA51 @suda_51 ! We sincerely hope YOU enjoy "No More Heroes 3". #NMH3 #NoMoreHeroes3 #TravisTouchdown #GrasshopperManufacture https://t.co/LvMgO6Ikce |language=en |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210827155619/https://twitter.com/nmh3_ghm/status/1431216210381705216 |archive-date=27 August 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> installment in the franchise and the third entry in the mainline [[No More Heroes (series)|''No More Heroes'' series]]. After a eleven-year hiatus since [[No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle|''No More Heroes 2'']], the game follows [[Travis Touchdown]]'s return to Santa Destroy, as he must defend the world from an alien invasion of an incredibly powerful army led by a galactic overlord prince and his nine assassins.<ref>{{cite AV media |date=12 December 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2nPg42xsXg |title=No More Heroes 3 - The Return |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210829062502/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2nPg42xsXg |archive-date=29 August 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> The game released on August 27, 2021.

==Gameplay==
{{See also|No More Heroes (series)#Gameplay|l1=Common gameplay elements in the No More Heroes series}}
[[File:NMH3_Screenshot.jpg|thumb|left|[[Travis Touchdown]] fighting one of the game's bosses, Mr. Blackhole. Particles from successful attacks funnel into the Tension Gauge seen in the bottom right corner.]]
''No More Heroes III'' is a [[third-person view|third-person]] action-adventure hack and slash game where the player assumes the role of the professional assassin Travis Touchdown, who must climb to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings. The game marks a return to the series' [[open world]] format last seen in the first game and has the player explore a man-made metropolitan archipelago, taking on various side activities such as [[part-time job]] minigames, and defense missions where the player must battle waves of enemies.<ref name="Marv5">{{cite web|url=https://nmh.marv.jp/nmh3/mission/|title=MISSION｜No More Heroes 3（ノーモア★ヒーローズ３）Official site |access-date=July 30, 2021}}</ref> Unlike past games, the open world is split into five unique islands, one of which includes the series' staple fictional city of "Santa Destroy". The player can traverse around and between the islands with Travis' new modified [[motorcycle]]; the "Demzamtiger", though travel between objectives can also be expedited via a [[fast travel]] system.<ref name="Marv1">{{cite web|url=https://nmh.marv.jp/nmh3/freemap/|title=フリーマップ｜No More Heroes 3（ノーモア★ヒーローズ３）Official site |access-date=April 26, 2021}}</ref> To progress in the game, the player must accrue enough money from missions to pay an entry-fee to a ranked battle. The player must then face off against one of the Rankings' top contenders in a unique [[boss battle]].<ref name="Marv2">{{cite web|url=https://nmh.marv.jp/nmh3/introduction/|title=INTRODUCTION｜No More Heroes 3（ノーモア★ヒーローズ３）Official site |access-date=April 26, 2021}}</ref>

Combat plays out as a hack-and-slash game in real-time. Similar to the previous mainline games, the combat is predominantly centered around Travis' signature "Beam Katana"; a sword with a blade composed of energy. The player can perform various light and heavy [[combo (video games)|combos]] with the sword. Successful strikes power up the player's "Tension Gauge" whereas taking damage depletes it, higher tension leads to longer and more damaging combos. When an enemy has had their health sufficiently depleted, the player is given a directional prompt to execute a "Death Blow"; an unstoppable attack with large range that does heavy damage to adjacent enemies. Upon successful executions of enemies, the player activates the "Slash Reel"; a [[slot machine]] which gives the random chance of a currency bonus or a [[power-up]]. At times the player may lock swords with melee-based enemies, upon which they must perform rotation motions to counter the enemy. The Beam Katana runs on power represented by a battery that gets depleted during attacks, when fully exhausted the player is left vulnerable and must manually recharge it. The player is also able to perform a variety of [[professional wrestling throws|professional-wrestling techniques]] on enemies to break their guard, and can also perform blocking and dodging maneuvers. If the player times a dodge correctly against an incoming attack a Perfect Dodge is executed, causing enemies to enter a slow-motion state and leaving them susceptible to a flurry of attacks. If the player falls in battle, they are given a random chance of a stat boost upon retrying.

New additions to the series' staple combat mechanics include the "Death Glove" carried over from ''[[Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes]]''. The Death Glove allows the player to perform a teleporting [[dropkick]]. An additional three unique skills are obtained that can aid in combat, which include the ability to perform [[psychokinetic]] throws, the ability to set up a sentry that automatically fire projectiles at enemies in a radius, and the ability to set down a field that slows down enemies within the radius. All skills operate on a cooldown timer. If the player rolls a jackpot on the Slash Reel, represented by triple sevens, the player is able to activate one of two "[[powered armor|Full Armor]]" modes, which boost the player's attack options and allows them to fire projectiles.<ref name="Marv3">{{cite web|url=https://nmh.marv.jp/nmh3/action/|title=爽快スラッシュアクション｜No More Heroes 3（ノーモア★ヒーローズ３）Official site |access-date=April 26, 2021}}</ref> A different form of the Full Armor is employed for shooting defense missions; a new side activity which take the form of [[shoot 'em up]] [[mecha]] battles where the player must defend the planet from large scale aliens.<ref name="Marv5" />

The player can return to Travis' motel in between missions to upgrade various stats such as their health and weaponry, which compared to previous entries, now utilizes a unique form of currency. Scrap parts derived from battle missions can be sold off for additional currency or used at the motel to construct new Death Glove chips, and the player can also order consumable items in the form of [[sushi]] that give players stat boosts in battle, such as increased damage or reducing the Death Glove's cooldown timer. At the motel, the player can also play minigames with Travis' cat, customize his wearable attire, collect capsule toys from a [[gashapon]] machine, engage in a combat tutorial room, or use a [[time machine]] to revisit past bosses.<ref name="Marv1" /><ref name="Marv4">{{cite web|url=https://nmh.marv.jp/nmh3/products/#reserve|title=PRODUCTS｜No More Heroes 3（ノーモア★ヒーローズ３）Official site |access-date=April 26, 2021}}</ref>

==Plot==
Eight years before the start of the series, a young boy named Damon Ricotello goes to the woods at night to launch a makeshift rocket when he encounters an injured small alien larva named FU. Damon decides to take care of FU while hiding him from government agents. While searching for a way to return FU to his planet, Damon and FU become best friends. After discovering a piece of alien technology at FU's crash site, Damon is imbued with alien powers and assists FU in building a space ship. They say goodbye to each other and FU departs, promising to return in 20 years.

Twenty years later (two years after the events of ''[[Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes|Travis Strikes Again]]''), an adult Damon is now the CEO of Utopinia — an [[urban renewal]] company — utilizing FU's alien abilities and technology to become a powerful business magnate. A huge space ship appears above Damon's headquarters, with an adult FU and a group of aliens descending from above. FU reveals to Damon that after returning to his home world and becoming a prince, earning the royal title of Jess Baptiste VI, he was exiled to an intergalactic prison for destroying a neighboring planet out of boredom, where he would eventually meet his accompanying entourage. He announces their intention to team up with Damon to take over Earth, employing the popular trend of [[superhero]]ism as their means of world domination. Travis Touchdown, the formerly top ranked assassin who had returned to Santa Destroy following [[Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes|years of self-imposed exile]], awakes to the invasion of the city and fends off waves of aliens together with fellow assassins Shinobu and Bad Girl. He successfully stops the invasion by killing its commander Mr. Blackhole; the first of FU's companions.

After executing the President of the United States on live television, FU announces the establishment of the Galactic Superhero Rankings; a ranked ladder with himself at the top, serving as an open invitation to the strongest fighters to determine the fate of the planet. Still aggrieved by the death of Blackhole, FU accosts Travis and his friends at the No More Heroes motel. In the ensuing skirmish, FU incapacitates Travis and dismembers Shinobu. Bad Girl's father, Badman, arrives to protect Shinobu, sacrificing himself in the process. The battle leaves Shinobu in a critical coma and Bad Girl in a permanent state of trauma following her father's death, compelling Travis to enter the rankings to fight his way to number one and stop FU. Sylvia Christel, Travis' wife and Damon's secretary, assists him in setting up the ranked battles. During Travis' ascent, he encounters an assassin named Native Dancer, who infiltrates the ranks and claims to be Travis' grandson. Travis instinctually spares him during their battle. His seventh ranked fight is against a grown-up Kimmy Howell (whom Travis spared in the second game) when she kills the seventh ranked alien; Travis kills her, but expresses remorse over doing so. Travis also spares the life of the fifth ranked fighter Midori Midorikawa after they are intercepted by Travis' friend Kamui Uehara, who reveals that she joined the rankings after a misunderstanding and that the two are in a relationship. During a battle with mass produced versions of Destroyman, Travis befriends the superhero and wrestling champion "Notorious", who assists Travis in training. While Travis climbs the ranks, Damon hires a contracted killer and receives a device allowing him to kill someone.

After making his way to the second rank, Travis is ambushed at the motel by his brother, Henry Cooldown, revealing that he holds a grudge against Travis for events that followed their shared traumatic upbringing. Henry kills Travis, upon which he is sent to the world of "Deathman", a video game that Travis grew up with. Its protagonist brings Travis back from the world of the dead, and upon Travis' return he learns that Shinobu and Bad Girl have successfully recovered. He heads to Damon Tower to fight FU, receiving assistance from Shinobu, Bad Girl, Kamui, Notorious, and Native Dancer during the confrontation. FU reverts to his larva form upon defeat, deciding to return to his home planet. Damon arrives and activates his device, killing FU and permanently altering Damon's appearance to that of a demon. He reveals his intention to kill Travis, desiring revenge for [[Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes|Travis having punched him.]] Damon transforms Damon Tower into a planet destroying [[mecha]], though Travis successfully defeats it after summoning an Arsenal from ''[[Daemon X Machina]]''. Travis and Damon battle on a derelict battlefield, leaving Travis victorious.

In a [[post-credits scene]], Travis and his friends give Badman a [[burial at sea]]. They get accosted by an alien armada led by FU's father, before they are saved by future versions of Travis and Sylvia's children; Jeane and Hunter, who also confirm their relation to Native Dancer. They explain that in the future, Henry kills Travis and teams up with an alien force to destroy the planet, and ask Travis to join the three of them to change the future.

==Development==
[[File:Goichi Suda - 2202138772.jpg|thumb|upright|''No More Heroes III'' and ''[[Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes]]'' both mark [[Goichi Suda]]'s return to the role of game designer and director in over a decade.]]
Prior to development, Grasshopper Manufacture developed and released ''Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes'', which was [[Goichi Suda]]'s first title in a directorial role since the original ''[[No More Heroes (video game)|No More Heroes]]'' game. While the title was made in part as a tribute to indie games, Suda had expressed long-term intentions for the title to be a stepping stone on the path to a proper numbered entry.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.siliconera.com/2017/09/06/suda51-says-he-would-like-to-make-no-more-heroes-3-if-travis-strikes-again-does-well | title = Suda51 Says He Would Like To Make No More Heroes 3 If Travis Strikes Again Does Well | author = Casey | date = September 6, 2017 | access-date = September 6, 2017 | work = [[Siliconera]] }}</ref> The ending of ''Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes'' included a playable portion where Travis was controlled in third-person, similarly to previous ''No More Heroes'' titles, with a comment from Travis suggesting that development on a mainline sequel had properly commenced. Suda explained in an interview following the release of the game that the playable segment was a prototype they used in development, and that the intention behind its inclusion was to evoke a similar feeling that viewers get from the [[post-credits scene|post-credits teasers]] in [[Marvel Cinematic Universe]] movies. Suda also confirmed that he would be attending E3, and suggested he would be making an announcement at the event.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gamereactor.es/suda51-habla-de-la-demo-de-no-more-heroes-3-y-avisa-ire-al-e3/ | title=SUDA51 habla de la demo de No More Heroes 3 y avisa: "Iré al E3" | author = David Caballero | date = 25 January 2019 | access-date= 14 June 2019 | work = [[Gamereactor]] }}</ref>

Suda had previously explained that the foes which Travis would go up against in the game would be "[[Avengers (comics)|Avengers]]-scale" threats, using the recurring supervillain [[Thanos]] as a point of comparison. He also made note that Travis' "Death Glove" from ''Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes'' would make a return, in a bid to make Travis' skill set more distinct as a video game protagonist, and that the skills he accumulated throughout the game would come into play.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.fandom.com/articles/no-more-heroes-3 | title=Suda51 Says 'No More Heroes 3' Will be "Bigger..Bloodier" and Like The Avengers | author = Tom Regan | date = 14 December 2018 | access-date= 14 June 2019 | work = [[Wikia|Fandom News and Stories]] |publisher=Fandom, Inc.}}</ref> In the reveal trailer, Travis uses the Death Glove to don powered armor, utilizing the signature catchphrase of [[Kamen Rider]]. Travis is once again voiced by [[Robin Atkin Downes]], while [[Paula Tiso]] reprises her role as his wife, Sylvia Christel, who has abandoned the assassin world and is now an [[internet celebrity]] and influencer. At the time of reveal, Suda wouldn't confirm whether series mainstay Shinobu Jacobs would return, though he stressed that he wanted [[Kimberly Brooks]] to reprise the role in the event that she does.<ref name="Gameinformer Interview June 2019">{{cite web | url=https://www.gameinformer.com/e3-2019/2019/06/12/suda51-tells-us-what-to-expect-from-no-more-heroes-iii | title=Suda51 Tells Us What To Expect From No More Heroes III | author = Suriel Vasquez | date = 12 June 2019 | access-date= 14 June 2019 | work = [[Gameinformer]] }}</ref><ref name="Destructoid Interview June 2019">{{cite web | url=https://www.destructoid.com/suda51-talks-fan-input-the-return-of-shinobu-and-the-assassin-he-wishes-could-return-in-no-more-heroes-3-557152.phtml | title=Suda51 talks fan input, the return of Shinobu, and the assassin he wishes could return in No More Heroes 3 | author=CJ Andriessen | date = 12 June 2019 | access-date = 14 June 2019}}</ref> Suda later confirmed that Kimmy Howell from ''No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle'' would be returning and had been redesigned by ''[[Ōkami]]'' and ''[[Bayonetta]]'' character designer Mari Shimazaki.<ref>{{cite AV media |date=28 August 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVHorwh3GA0 |title=須田剛一によるトークイベント「トラヴィス・マンデー・ナイトロ」 |publisher=[[IGN Japan]] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210702020905/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVHorwh3GA0 |archive-date=2 July 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> It was also confirmed that series recurring boss character Destroyman would make a return in multiple variations, designed by Skan Srisuwan of Studio HIVE.<ref name="Gematsu October">{{cite web | url=https://gematsu.com/2019/10/no-more-heroes-iii-kimmy-howell-and-destroyman-artworks | title=No More Heroes III – Kimmy Howell and Destroyman artworks | author=Sal Romano | date=23 October 2019 | access-date=13 December 2019 | work =Gematasu }}</ref> Travis' twin brother and rival Henry Cooldown appears in the game redesigned by ''[[The Silver Case]]'' and ''[[Flower, Sun, and Rain]]'' illustrator Takashi Miyamoto, and is voiced by Mark Allan Stewart; having been recast after previously being portrayed by [[Quinton Flynn]].<ref>{{cite tweet |author=SUDA51/須田剛一 |user=suda_51 |number=1362165331918082048 |date=17 February 2021 |title=Travis' twin brother & ultimate rival, Henry Cooldown - by Silver 2425 character designer Takashi Miyamoto (@TakDusk). #NMH3 https://t.co/OklhRC51BF |language=en |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210828122646/https://twitter.com/suda_51/status/1362165331918082048 |archive-date=28 August 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> Kamui Uehara from ''[[The 25th Ward: The Silver Case]]'' and ''Travis Strikes Again'' appears in the game as NT Kamui, redesigned by ''[[Goodnight Punpun]]'' writer and illustrator [[Inio Asano]].<ref>{{cite tweet |author=SUDA51/須田剛一 |user=suda_51 |number=1380464601217736705 |date=9 April 2021 |title=復活のカムイ。浅野いにおさん、NMH3に降臨！ Kamui descends upon NMH3! By: Inio Asano @asano_inio #NMH3 https://t.co/KdYh1bR5u4 |language=ja |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210820184904/https://twitter.com/suda_51/status/1380464601217736705 |archive-date=20 August 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> Asano, who had met the series' lead character designer [[Yūsuke Kozaki]] at his sister's wedding, had expressed interest in working on video games, and was offered a guest designer role by Kozaki for ''No More Heroes III''.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=コザキユースケYusuke Kozaki |user=kymg |number=1382552033924841477 |date=15 April 2021 |title=浅野いにおさんはたまたまうちの妹の結婚式でお知り合いになった時、ゲーム関係のお仕事をしたいとのお話を聞いていたのでNMH3へお誘いできました✌ |language=ja |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210618134944/https://twitter.com/kymg/status/1382552033924841477 |archive-date=18 June 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref> A new character introduced in No More Heroes III is a mysterious ninja named Native Dancer, designed by Borderlands series art director Scott Kester<ref>{{cite web |title=Native Dancer bio |url=https://nmh.marv.jp/nmh3/character/nativedancer/ |website=No More Heroes III |publisher=Marvelous |access-date=9 August 2021}}</ref>

Development of the title began around the time of completion of ''Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes'', with the core team of that game transitioning over to ''No More Heroes III'', alongside the recruitment of external talent and former Grasshopper Manufacture staff, rounding out the development team at roughly 100 people. [[Unreal Engine 4]] is once again being used as the development engine. Suda will be assuming the role as director, writer and designer, with Ren Yamazaki and Nobutaka Ichiki - co-director of ''Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes'' and lead director of ''[[No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle]]'' respectively - returning to the franchise as co-directors. While confirming that the game will be able to be played on a regular controller, Suda has stated the game is being heavily designed around the Joy-Con's capabilities, both in and out of combat. He also confirmed that the open world, which was absent from ''No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle'', was expected to make a return, along with side activities.<ref name="Gameinformer Interview June 2019" /><ref>{{cite AV media |date=11 June 2019 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQbzJy22z_Q |title=Brand New No More Heroes 3 Details! - Suda 51 Interview |publisher=GameXplain |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210630131457/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQbzJy22z_Q |archive-date=30 June 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="Destructoid Interview June 2019" />

As of November 2019, the game was estimated to be 35-45% complete. In detailing the open world, Suda emphasized that the size of the open world would be modest compared to productions by larger scale studios such as [[Ubisoft]] and [[Rockstar Games]], though he also confirmed that while the game's budget isn't the biggest a Grasshopper Manufacture game has had, it is the biggest ''No More Heroes'' game in terms of scope and design. Suda also expressed intentions of providing extra side activities that would be something "greater [and] different than your standard minigame."<ref>{{cite web | url=https://wccftech.com/suda-51-interview-no-more-heroes-3-boss-thanos-venom-joker/ | title=Suda 51 Interview: No More Heroes 3 Boss Fuses Thanos, Venom, Joker, Open World Confirmed | author=Nathan Birch | date=4 November 2019 | access-date=16 January 2020 | work=Wccftech }}</ref> Compared to ''Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes'' which was largely designed around Suda wishing to commemorate indie games and Grasshopper Manufacture's history, the development team designed ''No More Heroes III'' heavily around fan feedback and what they believe fans look for in a ''No More Heroes'' game.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/115809/suda51-talks-no-more-heroes-3-expectations-experimentation | title=Suda51 talks No More Heroes 3, expectations, & experimentation | author=TJ Denzer | date=14 January 2020 | access-date=16 January 2020 | work=Shacknews }}</ref>

=== Music ===
The soundtrack of the game is written and produced by [[Nobuaki Kaneko]], drummer of Japanese [[alternative metal]] band [[Rize (band)|Rize]]. While having had experience composing music for film before, ''No More Heroes III'' is his first time making music for a video game, and described the experience as requiring a different mindset, having to emphasize consistent tension and making sure tracks can loop. The process would involve sending Suda a variety of different tracks, and letting him decide if they are suited for any of the game's specific moments. The experience making music for the game inspired Kaneko to create his own band; Red Orca. The band's debut single "Orca Force", which released October 2019, was originally made for ''No More Heroes III'', and an alternate version of the track called "Dead Orca Force" is featured in the game as a boss track.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Grasshopper_EN |number=1222847648807305216 |date=January 30, 2020 |title=It's Kaneko-san's first time making a game soundtrack, though he's made movie soundtracks before. They're different though; games need to maintain tension and loop, etc. He made TONS of tracks, and told Grasshopper to throw away what they don't want to use!#GhM #DOMMUNE }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=Grasshopper_EN |number=1222848815020949505 |date=January 30, 2020 |title=Suda51's 1st impression after hearing the songs Kaneko-san sent: "They're all awesome!" Creating music for NMH also inspired Kaneko-san to form a band, too. His band's debut song: Orca Force! (It's playing now!)#GhM #DOMMUNE }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=Grasshopper_EN |number=1222849701151531008 |date=January 30, 2020 |title=The music & game development is happening in parallel, so Kaneko-san makes a song, passes it to Grasshopper, who figure out where they want to use it. Suda51: "Dead Orca Force's gotta be a boss fight."#GhM #DOMMUNE }}</ref> Kazuhiro Abo, lead composer of ''Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes'', is also providing additional music contributions for the game.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=Grasshopper_EN |number=1222886561194184704 |date=January 30, 2020 |title=DJ ABO is going to be helping out with the music for NMH3! And the other artists performing here tonight? Just maybe... #GhM #DOMMUNE }}</ref> Other composers are also providing for the soundtrack such as Tony Astro, Natsu Fuji, Baku Furukawa, SEKITOVA and the rapper duo Okumura for the sushi joint theme composed by Abo. <ref>{{cite tweet |author=MΣΣBΣΣ a.k.a KAZUHIRO ABO( |user=meebee_abo |number=1415986782840053762 |date=16 July 2021 |title=Whoa! They used this song for the teaser!!! I sure did write this sushi song! And it's rapped by my dear rapper brothers Okumura.! @RPCFPOkumura 🍣🔥🍣🔥🍣🔥 https://t.co/uEwcKAip2H |language=en |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805140826/https://twitter.com/meebee_abo/status/1415986782840053762 |archive-date=5 August 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |author=MΣΣBΣΣ a.k.a KAZUHIRO ABO( |user=meebee_abo |number=1416079047746981889 |date=16 July 2021 |title=One is beatmaker Natsu Fuji @neofujimuzik , and the other is Tony Astro @TonyAstroVEVO . You can pre-order the game and look forward to seeing where their music is used. |language=en |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805111541/https://twitter.com/meebee_abo/status/1416079047746981889 |archive-date=5 August 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>When it comes to choosing the composers for the upcoming game, Abo stated that he looks into a passionate composer with a nice personality who can make unique tracks with great quality, rather than based on their fame.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=MΣΣBΣΣ a.k.a KAZUHIRO ABO( |user=meebee_abo |number=1416085884730953730 |date=16 July 2021 |title=I don't choose my collaborators based on the number of subscribers on Youtube or the number of times a song has been played on a subscription. Rather, I look for a sound that is unique and of high quality, a great passion for making things, and a nice personality. |language=en |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210805003052/https://twitter.com/meebee_abo/status/1416085884730953730 |archive-date=5 August 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Promotion and Release===
''No More Heroes III'' was announced at [[E3 2019]] as part of the [[Nintendo Direct]] showcase, featuring a reveal trailer of Travis battling alien invaders.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=NintendoAmerica |number=1138481966552981504 |date=June 11, 2019 |title=Travis Touchdown returns to Santa Destroy after a ten-year absence in the latest numbered entry in the No More Heroes series... No More Heroes 3 for #NintendoSwitch is coming in 2020! #NMH3 }}</ref> Leading up to the reveal Suda advised people to tune into E3, tweeting concept art of FU and new versions of the Santa Destroy insignia, one which served as a homage to the [[Joy Division]] album ''[[Unknown Pleasures]]''.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=suda_51 |number=1135467874930216960 |date=June 3, 2019 |title=Preparing for E3 now. }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=suda_51 |number=1137632767657762817 |date=June 9, 2019 |title=go to E3. }}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet |user=suda_51 |number=1138464960718299136 |date=June 11, 2019 |title=E3 is about to kick off! Are you ready to rock?! }}</ref> A new story trailer, which started out as a fake title called ''Goddamn Superhero'', premiered at [[The Game Awards 2019]], with CG co-production by animation studios [[Shirogumi]] and Kamikaze Douga.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=NintendoAmerica|number=1205305376893104128|date=13 December 2019|title=The #1 ranked assassin Travis Touchdown returns to the Garden of Insanity once more when No More Heroes 3 arrives on #NintendoSwitch in 2020! Check out an extended cut of the trailer from the #TheGameAwards. #NMH3 https://youtu.be/g2nPg42xsXg }}</ref> Similar to ''[[Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes]]'', Nintendo will be distributing physical copies in NA and PAL regions.<ref>https://www.amazon.com/No-More-Heroes-Nintendo-Switch-Standard/dp/B07SL77MHX/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=no+more+heroes+3&qid=1577944046&sr=8-1</ref><ref>https://www.amazon.co.uk/No-More-Heroes-Nintendo-Standard/dp/B07SLM8XVM/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1BCXPBQCBNQBE&keywords=no+more+heroes+3&qid=1577944078&sprefix=no+more+heroes+3%2Caps%2C244&sr=8-1</ref> During the 2020 New Game Plus Expo event, Suda humorously presented new gameplay combat footage of ''No More Heroes III'' partially obscured by his superimposed body giving out a [[mock interview]] unrelated to the upcoming title, discussing his plans to play other Nintendo Switch games during the [[COVID-19 pandemic]] quarantine.<ref name="ngp expo">{{cite web |last1=Kim |first1=Matt |title=No More Heroes 3 Gameplay Reveal Hidden by Suda 51's Head |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/no-more-heroes-3-gameplay-reveal-hidden-by-suda-51s-head |website=IGN |access-date=16 July 2020}}</ref>

On September 9, 2020, the game was delayed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Darick Robertson, the illustrator best known for comics such as ''[[The Boys (comics)|The Boys]]'' and ''[[Transmetropolitan]]'', was announced to be providing illustrations to promote the game, including the game's cover artwork.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/09/sorry_folks_no_more_heroes_3_has_been_delayed_until_next_year|title = Sorry Folks, No More Heroes 3 Has Been Delayed Until Next Year|date = 10 September 2020}}</ref> ''No More Heroes III'' headlined the Nintendo Direct Mini Partners Showcase on October 28, 2020, which showed off an unobscured representation of gameplay, as well as confirming the return of Badman from ''Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes'', and Shinobu Jacobs. The trailer was followed by the announcement of ports of ''[[No More Heroes (video game)|No More Heroes]]'' and ''[[No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle]]'' that would release the same day for the Nintendo Switch.<ref name="Nintendo Direct">{{cite AV media |date=28 October 2020 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGi40VO9ce4 |title=No More Heroes III + NMH 1 & NMH 2: Desperate Struggle – Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase |publisher=[[Nintendo]] |via=[[YouTube]] |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210201083321/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGi40VO9ce4 |archive-date=1 February 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

The game was featured on the February 2021 Nintendo Direct showcase, showing new footage of bosses and the return of side missions, as well as confirming the game's release date. A selection of the game's main cast and voice actors was confirmed at this time, including the return of Bad Girl and Henry Cooldown.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=suda_51 |number=1362165287500410880 |date=February 17, 2021 | title=The wait is almost over! 8/27 release confirmed! Check out the first voice actor lineup announcement for No More Heroes 3! #NMH3 }}</ref> Marvelous, who are publishing the game in Japan, announced a ''No More Heroes III'' dedicated livestream event for April 8, 2021, hosted by Suda, [[Mafia Kajita]], and Shishiro Botan from [[Hololive]]. Several side missions, locales and cutscenes were previewed during the event, and a new series digest trailer premiered which recapped the story and showed updated game play. A Japan-exclusive "Killion Dollar Trilogy" was also announced which bundles all three No More Heroes games with packaging art by Yusuke Kozaki, the Japanese website was updated to feature new game play details, and retailer exclusive purchase bonuses were confirmed, including exclusive in-game shirt designs.<ref name="Gematsu2021">{{cite web |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2021/04/no-more-heroes-iii-series-digest-trailer-killion-dollar-trilogy-edition-announced-for-japan|title=No More Heroes III series digest trailer; Killion Dollar Trilogy edition announced for Japan|author=Sal Romano|website=Gematsu|date=April 8, 2021|access-date=April 27, 2021}}</ref><ref name="NMH3Site">{{cite web|url=https://nmh.marv.jp/nmh3/|title=No More Heroes 3 Official site |access-date=April 27, 2021}}</ref> During E3 2021, the game was demoed live for the first time using an early build of the game in a 25 minute segment as part of Nintendo's Treehouse presentation. The demo showed off multiple parts of the game including combat with regular enemies, playing with Travis' cat, Jeane, upgrades and a boss fight with Gold Joe. In game t-shirts utilizing save data from previous entries were also announced.<ref name="NoA Twitter">{{cite tweet |author=Nintendo of America |author-link=Nintendo of America |user=NintendoAmerica |number=1404905712539639808 |date=15 June 2021 |title=That’s wrap on #NintendoTreehouseLive {{!}} #E32021! Thanks for watching! Actually, we’ve got one more demo! Head to our YouTube channel to check out a special Nintendo Treehouse: Live, featuring an early look at a work-in-progress build of No More Heroes 3. https://t.co/XNL8sIdFNJ https://t.co/9VFrglcxb1 |language=en |access-date=29 August 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210703222039/https://twitter.com/nintendoamerica/status/1404905712539639808 |archive-date=3 July 2021 |url-status=live}}</ref>

== Reception ==
''No More Heroes III'' received "Mixed or average" reviews for Nintendo Switch, according to review aggregator [[Metacritic]].{{Video game reviews
| MC = 74/100<ref name="mc-ns">{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/no-more-heroes-iii |title=No More Heroes III for Switch Reviews |website=[[Metacritic]] |access-date=2021-08-27}}</ref>
| IGN = 6/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Kim |first1=Matt |title=No More Heroes 3 Review |url=https://www.ign.com/articles/no-more-heroes-3-review |website=[[IGN]] |date=27 August 2021 |access-date=27 August 2021}}</ref>
| NLife = 8/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Gipp |first1=Stuart |title=No More Heroes III Review (Switch) |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/nintendo-switch/no_more_heroes_iii |website=[[Nintendo Life]] |date=27 August 2021 |access-date=27 August 2021}}</ref>
| GSpot = 4/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Wakeling |first1=Richard |title=No More Heroes 3 Review -- Desperate Struggle |url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/no-more-heroes-3-review-desperate-struggle/1900-6417721/ |website=[[GameSpot]] |date=27 August 2021 |access-date=27 August 2021}}</ref>
| Destruct = 8.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carter |first1=Chris |title=Review: No More Heroes 3 |url=https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-no-more-heroes-3/ |website=[[Destructoid]] |date=27 August 2021 |access-date=27 August 2021}}</ref>
| NWR = 6.5/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Zawodniak |first1=Matthew |title=No More Heroes III (Switch) Review |url=https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/58187/no-more-heroes-iii-switch-review |website=[[Nintendo World Report]] |date=27 August 2021 |access-date=27 August 2021}}</ref>
| SN = 7/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Denzer |first1=TJ |title=No More Heroes 3 review: Fights, fluff, & grindhouse flair |url=https://www.shacknews.com/article/126370/no-more-heroes-3-review-fights-fluff-grindhouse-flair |website=[[Shacknews]] |date=27 August 2021 |access-date=27 August 2021}}</ref>
| GI = 7.75/10<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carson |first1=John |title=No More Heroes 3 Review – Dead Or Alive |url=https://www.gameinformer.com/review/no-more-heroes-3/no-more-heroes-3-review-dead-or-alive |website=[[Game Informer]] |date=29 August 2021 |access-date=29 August 2021}}</ref>
| EGM = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref>{{cite web |title=No More Heroes III review {{!}} Aces high |url=https://egmnow.com/no-more-heroes-iii-review/ |website=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]] |date=29 August 2021 |access-date=29 August 2021}}</ref>
}}

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
* {{Official website|https://nmh.marv.jp/nmh3/}} (Japanese)
* {{Official website|https://nmh3.com}} (English)
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Private View (Inside No. 9)

2021-07-19T04:33:33Z

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{{Infobox television episode
| title = Private View
| series = Inside No. 9
| image = Private View, Inside No. 9.jpg
| caption = From left to right: Bea ([[Montserrat Lombard]]), Maurice ([[Reece Shearsmith]]), Jean ([[Fiona Shaw]]), Neil ([[Peter Kay]]), Carrie ([[Morgana Robinson]]), Kenneth ([[Steve Pemberton]]), and Patricia ([[Felicity Kendal]])
| alt = An assortment of characters and mannequins in a darkened room
| series_no = 3
| episode = 6
| writer = Steve Pemberton Reece Shearsmith
| director = [[Guillem Morales]]
| producer = [[Adam Tandy]] (producer) [[Jon Plowman]] (executive producer)
| editor = Joe Randall-Cutler
| airdate = 21 March 2017
| length = 29 minutes
| guests =
*[[Morgana Robinson]] as Carrie
*[[Montserrat Lombard]] as Bea
*[[Fiona Shaw]] as Jean
*[[Felicity Kendal]] as Patricia
*[[Johnny Flynn (musician)|Johnny Flynn]] as Elliot Quinn
*[[Muriel Gray]] as a reporter
*[[Peter Kay]] as Neil
| prev = [[Diddle Diddle Dumpling (Inside No. 9)|Diddle Diddle Dumpling]]
| next = [[Zanzibar (Inside No. 9)|Zanzibar]]
| episode_list =
}}

"'''Private View'''" is the sixth and final episode of the third series of the British [[black comedy]] [[anthology series|anthology]] television programme ''[[Inside No. 9]]''. Written by [[Steve Pemberton]] and [[Reece Shearsmith]], the episode was directed by [[Guillem Morales]] and was first shown on 21 March 2017, on [[BBC Two]]. It stars Pemberton, Shearsmith, [[Fiona Shaw]], [[Montserrat Lombard]], [[Morgana Robinson]], [[Felicity Kendal]], [[Johnny Flynn (musician)|Johnny Flynn]], and [[Muriel Gray]]. The comedian [[Peter Kay]] makes a [[cameo appearance]], with his character being killed in the episode's opening seconds.

The episode follows a number of people at the launch of ''Fragments'', a [[retrospective exhibition]] featuring the work of the late sculptor Elliot Quinn. A projection of Quinn welcomes the motley assortment of guests, who have, the projection claims, been hand-picked for the occasion. Shortly after their arrival, they realise they are trapped in the basement gallery, and are being killed one-by-one. The episode lampoons pretentiousness in the [[contemporary art]] world, and pays [[homage (arts)|homage]] to [[Agatha Christie]]'s 1939 novel ''[[And Then There Were None]]'' and classic horror films, including ''[[Theatre of Blood]]''.

"Private View" received critical acclaim, with many characterising it as a strong end to a strong series. Critics noted that the episode was both funny and horrific, featuring [[toilet humour]] and [[Splatter film|gore horror]], and the cast was praised. Multiple critics noted that they found the episode's final seconds unclear, but the journalist [[Rachel Cooke]] said that such "unlooked-for moments when nothing quite makes sense", serve only to "emphasise [''Inside No. 9''{{'s}}] surpassing brilliance".<ref name="Cooke"/>

==Production==
[[File:Peter Kay comedy masterclass at University of Salford 12 December 2012.jpg|alt=A laughing, dark-haired man in a chequered shirt|thumb|left|The comedian [[Peter Kay]] ''(2012)'' made a surprise [[cameo appearance]] in "Private View".]]
The third series of ''[[Inside No. 9]]'' was announced in October 2015, with filming beginning in January 2016, at which time [[Fiona Shaw]], [[Montserrat Lombard]], and [[Morgana Robinson]] were named as guest stars in the series.<ref>{{cite news|title=Inside No. 9 gets a third series|publisher=[[RadioTimes.com]]|accessdate=19 March 2017|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-10-21/inside-no-9-gets-a-third-series}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Dowell, Ben|date=20 January 2016|title=Keeley Hawes and Jessica Raine to star in the new series of Inside No. 9|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-01-20/keeley-hawes-and-jessica-raine-to-star-in-the-new-series-of-inside-no-9|publisher=[[RadioTimes.com]]|accessdate=19 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Travis, Ben|date=20 January 2016|title=Inside No 9: Keeley Hawes, Philip Glenister, and Morgana Robinson confirmed as Series 3 starts shooting|newspaper=[[Evening Standard]]|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tvfilm/inside-no-9-keeley-hawes-philip-glenister-and-morgana-robinson-confirmed-as-series-3-starts-shooting-a3160831.html|accessdate=19 March 2017}}</ref> "Private View" was the sixth and final episode of the series, which began with the December 2016 [[Christmas special]] "[[The Devil of Christmas]]" and continued through February and March 2017 with the following five episodes. "Private View" first aired on 21 March, on [[BBC Two]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Inside No. 9 series 3|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/inside_no_9/episodes/3/|publisher=[[British Comedy Guide]]|accessdate=13 May 2017}}</ref>

The episode, which was written by [[Reece Shearsmith]] and [[Steve Pemberton]] and directed by [[Guillem Morales]], starred Robinson as Carrie, Lombard as Bea, Shearsmith as Maurice, Shaw as Jean, Pemberton as Kenneth, [[Felicity Kendal]] as Patricia, [[Johnny Flynn (musician)|Johnny Flynn]] as Elliot Quinn, and [[Muriel Gray]] as a reporter.<ref>{{cite web|title=Private View|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b08kbvfc|publisher=BBC|accessdate=3 January 2018}}</ref> In an interview, Kendal expressed her admiration of Pemberton and Shearsmith, and said how much she had enjoyed the filming process.<ref name="Kendal"/> The comedian [[Peter Kay]] made a [[cameo appearance]], which was deliberately kept out of promotional material about the episode;<ref name="Mellor"/> a number of critics noted the appearance of a guest star that they would not mention.<ref name="Mulkern"/><ref name="Dessau"/><ref name="Butler"/><ref name="McDowall"/> However, Kay had been mentioned in connection with the episode by Pemberton in a December 2016 ''[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]'' interview, along with Shaw and Kendal.<ref name="Empire"/>

The setting was a "designer's nightmare", according to Pemberton, as it required the creation of a number of pieces of original art. The production team included a large number of [[mannequins]], which Pemberton identified as an indication that "something bad is going to happen".<ref name="Empire"/> The episode was filmed "in a basement warehouse, sort of underground car park".<ref name="Kendal"/>

==Plot==
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Neil, a [[nurse]] present to assist a [[visually impaired]] person, is pushed onto a chair with blades by an unseen assailant, where he [[exsanguination|bleeds to death]].

Carrie, a fame-obsessed former ''[[Big Brother (UK)|Big Brother]]'' contestant, exits a [[elevator|lift]] to ''Fragments'', a [[retrospective exhibition]] of the sculptor Elliot Quinn held in an East London basement gallery. The sarcastic, tattooed Bea serves drinks. Maurice, an [[academic]] [[art critic]] arrives after, and the humourless [[Local government in England|council]] [[health-and-safety]] worker Kenneth Williams—who has never seen any of the [[Carry On (film series)|''Carry On'' films]] starring [[Kenneth Williams|his namesake]]—and Irish [[dinner lady]] Jean follow. Patricia, a visually impaired author of [[erotic fiction]], is the last to arrive. A projection of Elliot welcomes the guests, who have been hand-picked to attend, the reason why nobody knows.

Carrie and Maurice find Neil's body, but assume it is art. The body falls, to Carrie's horror, when she pulls Neil's [[lanyard]]. Kenneth arrives, followed by Jean and Patricia. Leaving Maurice with the body, Kenneth and Jean force the lift doors while Patricia and Carrie talk. Bea is dead in the lift, a telephone receiver in her mouth and the cord around her neck. The lift is broken, and Kenneth heads off to find a fire escape. Kenneth and Jean meet Maurice in a corridor, while Carrie and Patricia wait near the lift. Carrie collapses, having drunk from a [[Champagne]] bottle. Kenneth, Jean, and Maurice find that a gate has been chained from the outside. The three split up. Patricia finds Carrie's body; she has burns on her face. Stumbling away, Patricia hides in a cubicle. Neil's murderer enters the toilet, and is revealed to be Jean.

Kenneth finds Carrie's corpse, which is clutching pills. Maurice finds [[bolt cutter]]s as Jean hurriedly washes her hands, then screams. Maurice and Kenneth come running, and Kenneth is first to arrive. Patricia is dead in the cubicle, her eyes missing. Kenneth, Jean, and Maurice rush to the chained gate. Kenneth suspects Maurice, as the pills were the latter's heart medication. As Maurice struggles with the chain, Kenneth knocks him out with the arm of a mannequin. Jean then suffocates Kenneth with a plastic bag.

Maurice awakens tied to a [[wheelchair]], listening to Elliot's projection. Jean is revealed to be Elliot's mother; after Elliot's death, his [[organ donor|body parts were donated]]. The recipients were to be a "living exhibition", but she believes his body parts were squandered. Neil had eaten his way into developing diabetes after a new kidney, Bea had tattooed her new skin, Carrie had drunk after a new liver, Patricia had produced pornography with her new eyes, Kenneth had smoked with his new lung, and Maurice was a "heartless critic", even with a new heart. Jean has carved out and placed the organs in jars around them, and wants Maurice's heart. She advances with an [[general anaesthetic|anaesthetic]] in a syringe as Maurice struggles in the chair.

Some time later, a journalist reports from Elliot's art exhibit, featuring organs—including a heart—in jars. It has won the [[Turner Prize]] and broken [[box office]] records. She turns to interview the artist credited for the exhibit: Maurice, and mentions that he's "put his heart into the sculpture"; Maurice replies, "Not quite."

==Analysis==
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The episode is a [[homage (arts)|homage]] to the 1973 horror film ''[[Theatre of Blood]]'',<ref name="Cooke"/><ref name="Mellor"/><ref name="Mulkern"/><ref name="Butler"/><ref name="Owen"/> and [[mystery fiction]].<ref name="Butler"/> It draws inspiration from the work of [[Agatha Christie]],<ref name="Dessau"/><ref name="Butler"/><ref name="Wollaston"/><ref name="CB"/> especially the 1939 novel ''[[And Then There Were None]]'',<ref name="Mellor"/><ref name="Butler"/><ref name="Owen"/> and features a number of references to [[horror fiction|horror]], including the 1976 film ''[[Carrie (1976 film)|Carrie]]'' and the 1966 film ''[[Carry On Screaming!]]''<ref name="Butler"/> Critics also identified [[Amicus Productions]] films, including 1972's ''[[Tales from the Crypt (film)|Tales from the Crypt]]'' and 1965's ''[[Dr. Terror's House of Horrors]]'', as a potential influences,<ref name="Dessau"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Inside No 9 BBC2, 10pm|newspaper=[[London Evening Standard]]|date=21 March 2017|page=45}}</ref>
while one critic called it a [[morality tale]].<ref name="Mellor"/> "Private View" portrays a "knowing self-awareness", with characters directly referencing the episode's source material, including Christie, [[literary genre|genre]] [[Trope (literature)|trope]]s, and the ''Carry On'' films.<ref name="Mellor"/><ref name="Butler"/><ref name="Owen"/> Similarly, as is typical of mystery fiction, the killer was "the one you'd least expect".<ref name="Butler"/>

"Private View" satirises the [[pretentiousness]] of forms of [[contemporary art]], but does so with the assumption that viewers are familiar with the art world, referencing, for example, [[Ron Mueck]].<ref name="Cooke"/><ref name="Butler"/><ref>{{cite news|title=Best Drama|newspaper=Weekend, [[Irish Independent]]|date=18 March 2017|page=47}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Watson, Keith|date=21 March 2017|title=Tonights TV choice|newspaper=[[Metro (UK)|Metro]]|page=30}}</ref> One critic noted the work of [[Damien Hirst]] as a possible influence.<ref name="Wollaston"/> The setting contrasts strongly with that of "[[Diddle Diddle Dumpling (Inside No. 9)|Diddle Diddle Dumpling]]", the previous episode, with the "[[Auton]]-ish mannequin limbs and all that neon light [giving] the episode a distinct look".<ref name="Mellor"/> Meanwhile, the [[sound design]], featuring [[Sampling (music)|samples]], [[muzak]], and "[[Alfred Hitchcock|Hitchcockian]]" chords, serves to distinguish scenes.<ref name="Mellor"/> Like "[[The Harrowing (Inside No. 9)|The Harrowing]]" and "[[Séance Time]]", the final episodes of the first two series of ''Inside No. 9'', "Private View" is particularly dark.<ref name="CB"/>

==Reception==
[[File:Fiona Shaw BAM 2011-01-16.jpg|thumb|right|upright|alt=A laughing woman in a winter coat|The episode's cast, especially [[Fiona Shaw]] ''(pictured, 2016)'' received high praise.]]
Critics offered high praise for "Private View", with many characterising it as a worthy end for a strong series.<ref name="Cooke"/><ref name="Mellor"/><ref name="Mulkern"/><ref name="Dessau"/><ref name="Butler"/> Several critics commended the contrast between the episode's humour and horror: Patrick Mulkern, of the ''[[Radio Times]]'', called it "a scream, both darkly amusing and bloodily macabre",<ref name="Mulkern"/> Julie McDowall, of ''[[The National (Scottish newspaper)|The National]]'', called it "a gruesome and darkly comic episode",<ref name="McDowall"/> and Sam Wollaston, of ''[[The Guardian]]'', called it "Horrible, macabre and gruesome, but gloriously and hilariously so."<ref name="Wollaston"/> Dessau, similarly, praised the artistry and intellect of Shearsmith and Pemberton, describing the episode as "mixing gore with some darkly comic dialogue".<ref name="Dessau"/> Mark Butler, of ''[[i (newspaper)|i]]'', praised the episode's humour and word-play, calling it "a grisly yet gleefully amusing close to a series packed with grisly and gleefully amusing moments".<ref name="Butler"/> Louisa Mellor, writing for [[Den of Geek]], described "Private View" as "the goriest and crudest story of this series".<ref name="Mellor"/>

Mulkern commended the cast as "enviable",<ref name="Mulkern"/> the freelance journalist Dan Owen described them as the best of the series,<ref name="Owen"/> and Mellor called them a "delightful collection".<ref name="Mellor"/> She praised Robinson as "never-not-brilliant" and Shaw as "similarly top-notch",<ref name="Mellor"/> while [[Rachel Cooke]] described Shearsmith and Pemberton as "''fantastic'' actors", comparing them favourably to [[Dick Emery]] in the way they can reinvent themselves every episode.<ref name="Cooke"/> A review in ''The Times'', too, praised "guest turns" as "wonderful", picking out Shaw's performance in particular.<ref name="CB"/>

Owen suggested that the episode leaned too strongly on its source material, but nonetheless claimed to have been wrong-footed by the plot.<ref name="Owen"/> In a laudatory review of the episode, Cooke admitted that she was unable to make sense of the ending of "Private View", but said that such "unlooked-for moments when nothing quite makes sense", serve only to "emphasise [''Inside No. 9''{{'s}}] surpassing brilliance".<ref name="Cooke"/> For Mulkern, the ending was "to say the least, perplexing".<ref name="Mulkern"/> Mellor explained the ending by saying that "Maurice must have escaped his restraints and overpowered Quinn's mother, then—spying an opportunity for instant fame and a wodge of artworld dosh—put her heart in formaldehyde and pretended to have masterminded the whole thing."<ref name="Mellor"/>

==References==
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<ref name="Mellor">{{cite web|author=Mellor, Louisa|date=21 March 2017|title=Inside No. 9 series 3 episode 6 review: Private View|url=http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/inside-no-9/48140/inside-no-9-series-3-episode-6-review-private-view|publisher=[[Den of Geek]]|accessdate=3 January 2018}}</ref>

<ref name="Cooke">{{cite news|author=Cooke, Rachel|author-link=Rachel Cooke|title= Man alive! Why the flaws of Inside No 9 only emphasise its brilliance|newspaper=[[New Statesman]]|date=23 March 2017|accessdate=3 January 2018|url=https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/tv-radio/2017/03/man-alive-why-flaws-inside-no-9-only-emphasise-its-brilliance}}</ref>

<ref name="Butler">{{cite news|author=Butler, Mark|title=Inside No 9 review: wicked murder mystery forms a fitting series finale|url=https://inews.co.uk/culture/television/inside-no-9-review-private-view/|publisher=[[inews.co.uk]]|accessdate=3 January 2018|date=21 March 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="Dessau">{{cite web|author=Dessau, Bruce|author-link=Bruce Dessau|date=18 March 2017|title=TV: Inside No 9, Episode 6, Private View, BBC2|publisher=BeyondtheJoke.co.uk|accessdate=3 January 2018|url=https://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/3740/tv-inside-no-9-episode-6-private-view-bbc2}}</ref>

<ref name="Mulkern">{{cite web|title=Series 3 – Episode 6 Private View|author=Mulkern, Patrick|accessdate=3 January 2018|publisher=[[RadioTimes.com]]|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/fk9nb4/inside-no-9--s3-e6-private-view/}}</ref>

<ref name="Owen">{{cite web|title=Inside No.9 – 'Private View'|url=https://dansmediadigest.co.uk/inside-9-private-view-30ee7db9fb|author=Owen, Dan|publisher=Dan's Media Digest|date=22 March 2017|accessdate= 3 January 2018}}</ref>

<ref name="Wollaston">{{cite news|title= American Justice review – the story of a crime from sordid bloodstained trailer to the courtroom|author=Wollaston, Sam|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/mar/22/american-justice-review-inside-no-9|date=22 March 2017|newspaper=[[The Guardian]]|accessdate=4 January 2018}}</ref>

<ref name="McDowall">{{cite news|author=McDowall, Julie|date=21 March 2017|title=TV Pick, March 21: A grim look at crime and punishment in Florida, and a gruesome end to Inside No. 9|url=http://www.thenational.scot/culture/15169530.TV_Pick__March_21__A_grim_look_at_crime_and_punishment_in_Florida__and_a_gruesome_end_to_Inside_No__9/|newspaper=[[The National (Scotland)|The National]]|accessdate=4 January 2018}}</ref>

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<ref name="Empire">{{cite news|author=Semlyen, Nick De|date=29 December 2016|title=Inside information|url=https://www.pressreader.com/uk/empire-uk/20161229/281861528164559|magazine=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]|accessdate=13 May 2017|via=PressReader.com}}</ref>

<ref name="Kendal">{{Cite web|title=Felicity Kendal interview|publisher=[[British Comedy Guide]]|url=https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/inside_no_9/interview/felicity_kendal/|accessdate=4 January 2018}}</ref>

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==External links==
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The Devil of Christmas

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{{Infobox television episode
| title = The Devil of Christmas
| series = Inside No. 9
| image = The Devil of Christmas poster.jpg
| caption = A poster for the episode, showing [[Rula Lenska]] as Celia, [[Steve Pemberton]] as Julian, [[Reece Shearsmith]] as Klaus and [[Jessica Raine]] as Kathy
| series_no = 3
| episode = 1
| writer = Steve Pemberton Reece Shearsmith
| director = [[Graeme Harper]]
| producer = [[Adam Tandy]] (producer) [[Jon Plowman]] (executive producer)
| editor = Joe Randall-Cutler
| airdate = 27 December 2016
| guests =
*[[Rula Lenska]] as Celia
*[[Jessica Raine]] as Kathy
*George Bedford as Toby
*[[Derek Jacobi]] as Dennis Fulcher
*[[Cavan Clerkin]] as the unnamed interviewer
*[[Naz Osmanoglu]] as the young Dennis Fulcher
| prev = [[Séance Time]]
| next = [[The Bill (Inside No. 9)|The Bill]]
| episode_list =
}}
"'''The Devil of Christmas'''" is a [[Christmas special]] of the British [[dark comedy]] [[anthology series|anthology]] television programme ''[[Inside No. 9]]'', and the first episode of the third series. It was first aired on 27 December 2016 on [[BBC Two]]. The episode was directed by [[Graeme Harper]] and written by [[Reece Shearsmith]] and [[Steve Pemberton]]. Stylistically, it took heavy inspiration from classic 1970s anthology programmes, such as ''[[Beasts (TV series)|Beasts]]'', ''[[Thriller (UK TV series)|Thriller]]'', ''[[Tales of the Unexpected (TV series)|Tales of the Unexpected]]'' and ''[[Armchair Thriller]]'', and was filmed using authentic equipment. Pemberton intended the episode to be a recreation of this kind of classic programming, with critics characterising it as a [[homage (arts)|homage]], [[pastiche]] or loving [[parody]].

"The Devil of Christmas", which is set in December 1977, begins with an English family (played by Pemberton, [[Rula Lenska]], [[Jessica Raine]] and George Bedford) arriving at an [[Austria]]n [[Alps|Alpine]] [[chalet]], where their guide (played by Shearsmith) tells them the story of the [[Krampus]]. It shortly becomes apparent, however, that viewers are watching a [[film within a film|film]], and a director (voiced by [[Derek Jacobi]]) [[director's commentary|provides commentary]] on the events. The critical reception of "The Devil of Christmas" was very strong, with praise directed at the writing, acting and production. As a recreation of 1970s anthology programmes, it was considered a success. The ending, critics noted, was extremely dark; though many offered considerable praise for the final twist, a minority criticised it as gratuitously unpleasant.

==Production==
[[File:Jessica Raine 2015.jpg|thumb|175px|left|[[Jessica Raine]] ''(pictured, 2015)'' starred in the episode as Kathy.]]
The second series of ''[[Inside No. 9]]'' aired from 26 March to 29 April 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Inside No 9, TV review: Toilet humour with a twist – Pemberton and Shearsmith are in a different league|url= https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/inside-no-9-tv-review-toilet-humour-with-a-twist--pemberton-and-shearsmith-are-in-a-different-league-10137194.html|newspaper= [[The Independent]]|author=Jones, Ellen E.|date= 27 March 2015|access-date= 29 March 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Bennion, Chris|title=Inside No.9, S2Ep6, Séance Time, TV review: Hide behind your sofas this is horror with a capital AHHH!|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/inside-no9-sance-time-tv-review-hide-behind-your-sofas-this-is-horror-with-a-capital-ahhh-10212784.html|newspaper= [[The Independent]]|date= 29 April 2015|access-date= 22 July 2015}}</ref> In May, Shearsmith said that he and Pemberton had talked about doing a third series, and were hopeful that they would be able to, but that the BBC had not yet requested one.<ref>{{cite news|author=Jeffery, Morgan|date=4 May 2015|title= Reece Shearsmith on crafting Inside No. 9 – and hopes for a third series|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=19 March 2017|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/interviews/a645420/reece-shearsmith-on-crafting-inside-no-9-and-hopes-for-a-third-series/}}</ref> A third series was confirmed by the BBC in October 2015.<ref>{{cite news|title=Inside No. 9 gets a third series|publisher=[[RadioTimes.com]]|access-date=19 March 2017|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2015-10-21/inside-no-9-gets-a-third-series}}</ref> Further information, including hints at settings and confirmed performers, was released in January 2016, when the series began filming.<ref>{{cite news|author=Dowell, Ben|date=20 January 2016|title=Keeley Hawes and Jessica Raine to star in the new series of Inside No. 9|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-01-20/keeley-hawes-and-jessica-raine-to-star-in-the-new-series-of-inside-no-9|publisher=[[RadioTimes.com]]|access-date=19 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Travis, Ben|date=20 January 2016|title=Inside No 9: Keeley Hawes, Philip Glenister, and Morgana Robinson confirmed as Series 3 starts shooting|newspaper=[[Evening Standard]]|url=https://www.standard.co.uk/stayingin/tvfilm/inside-no-9-keeley-hawes-philip-glenister-and-morgana-robinson-confirmed-as-series-3-starts-shooting-a3160831.html|access-date=19 March 2017}}</ref> "The Devil of Christmas", the first episode of this third series, was released as a [[Christmas special]] in December 2016, with the remainder of the series following in 2017.<ref>{{cite news|author=Doran, Sarah|date=27 December 2016|title=When is the next series of Inside No. 9 on TV?|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-12-27/when-is-the-next-series-of-inside-no-9-on-tv|publisher=[[RadioTimes.com]]|access-date=19 March 2017}}</ref><ref name="Newall"/>

The episode can be understood as a part of the tradition of Christmas [[Ghost story|ghost stories]], which includes the works of [[Charles Dickens]] and the BBC's ''[[A Ghost Story for Christmas]]'' series.<ref name="Jackson"/> The inspiration for the use of the [[Krampus]] myth came from Pemberton's reading, while stylistic influence, according to Pemberton, came from "old '70s style" episodes of ''[[Beasts (TV series)|Beasts]]'', ''[[Thriller (UK TV series)|Thriller]]'' and ''[[Tales of the Unexpected (TV series)|Tales of the Unexpected]]''.<ref name="Taylor and Eames">{{cite news|author=Taylor, Francis; Eames, Tom|date=2 November 2016|title= Steve Pemberton reveals all about the Inside No. 9 Christmas special and series 3|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/tv/news/a812907/inside-no-9-series-3-christmas-special-steve-pemberton-interview/|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=19 March 2017}}</ref> For Pemberton, the 1970s style of the episode was a literal representation of what, metaphorically speaking, ''Inside No. 9'' had been doing since the first series.<ref name="Aroesti"/>

The episode was variously described as a recreation<ref name="Jones"/><ref name="The Times"/> or re-enactment of this source material,<ref name="Baylis"/> or else as a [[Homage (arts)|homage]],<ref name="Hughes"/><ref name="Newall"/> a [[pastiche]]<ref name="Rudd"/><ref name="Mellor"/> a "loving, but merciless" parody,<ref name="Bennion"/> or spoof of it.<ref name="Jackson"/> In addition to those influences mentioned by the writers, commentators identified ''[[Acorn Antiques]]'',<ref name="Dantzic"/><ref name="White"/> ''[[Psycho (1960 film)|Psycho]]'',<ref name="Huddersfield"/> ''[[Tales from the Crypt (film)|Tales from the Crypt]]'',<ref name="Jackson"/> ''[[Dead of Night (TV series)|Dead of Night]]'',<ref name="Mellor"/> ''[[Whistle and I'll Come to You]]'',<ref name="Dessau"/> and ''[[Garth Marenghi's Darkplace]]''<ref name="White"/> as potential influences.

"The Devil of Christmas" was filmed "in the style of a '70s portmanteau horror episode".<ref name="Taylor and Eames"/> This entailed the use of non-standard methods and technologies.<ref name="Taylor and Eames"/> The whole filming process took only two days, with the cast taking minimal breaks between shoots. For the actors, it was thus more like appearing in a play than a typical 21st century television filming experience.<ref name="Taylor and Eames"/>

The episode was filmed on a set constructed at Studio D in the [[BBC Elstree Centre]], run by [[BBC Studioworks]],<ref name="Studioworks"/> and authentic 1970s costumes and props were rented for the filming.{{citation needed|date=February 2020}} The studio was [[retrofitted]] with cameras and lighting equipment that would have been used on a 1970s set, including three [[Ikegami Tsushinki|Ikegami]] HK 323 cameras and a single Ikegami HK323P camera, all provided by a company called Golden Age Recreations.<ref name="Studioworks"/> The filming of the episode thus differed from the series's usual [[single-camera setup]] approach. [[Adam Tandy]], ''Inside No. 9''{{'s}} producer, said that "Studio D has the heritage and familiar atmosphere that I remember from when I worked at Elstree in the 1980s; however, a lot of modernisation has taken place since then and this has allowed us to monitor our 4:3 625-line PAL pictures in BBC Studioworks' state of the art HD production gallery."<ref name="Studioworks">{{cite web|title= Inside No 9 |url=https://bbcstudioworks.com/news/inside-no-9/|publisher=[[BBC Studioworks]]|date=December 2016|access-date=19 March 2017}}</ref> For Shearsmith, the result was that "it looks shit, but it's brilliant".<ref>{{Cite news|author=Thrower, Emma|date=24 May 2016|title=Exclusive: Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton talk Inside No. 9 Series 3|magazine=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]|access-date=19 March 2017|url=http://www.empireonline.com/movies/news/exclusive-reece-shearsmith-steve-pemberton-talk-inside-9-series-3/}}</ref>

The episode was directed by [[Graeme Harper]], a veteran television director known for his work on ''[[Doctor Who]]''.<ref name="Hughes"/><ref name="Gilbert"/> As each episode of ''Inside No. 9'' features new characters, the writers were able to attract actors who might have been unwilling to commit to an entire series.<ref>{{cite news|title= Inside No 9, TV review: A top-drawer cast puts these twisted tales in a league of their own|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/reviews/inside-no-9-tv-review-a-topdrawer-cast-puts-these-twisted-tales-in-a-league-of-their-own-9110196.html|author= Dean, Will|date= 5 February 2014|access-date= 15 March 2015|newspaper= [[The Independent]]}}</ref> "The Devil of Christmas" stars Shearsmith as Klaus, Pemberton as Julian, [[Rula Lenska]] as Celia, [[Jessica Raine]] as Kathy, George Bedford as Toby, [[Derek Jacobi]] as Dennis Fulcher, [[Cavan Clerkin]] as the unnamed interviewer, and [[Naz Osmanoglu]] as the young Dennis Fulcher.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b086zcd6|title=The Devil of Christmas|publisher=BBC|access-date=13 March 2017}}</ref>

==Plot==
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The episode opens with a [[Clapperboard|clapper]] for a film named ''The Devil of Christmas''. Set in December 1977, the film follows Julian, his pregnant wife Kathy, his mother Celia and his son Toby as they are shown into an [[Austria]]n [[Alps|Alpine]] [[chalet]] by Klaus. The party discuss their plans until Toby is struck by an unpleasant painting of the [[Krampus]] on the wall.

In a [[voiceover]], the film's director Dennis Fulcher talks to another man about the making of the film, in the style of an [[audio commentary]]. The video is rewound so Dennis can comment on a [[continuity error]]. He continues to discuss the film over the remainder of the episode, including commenting on the way that "Celia" misses her marks and fluffs her lines, and the way "Julian" says his lines too quickly in his eagerness to get to another job.

Klaus tells of the Krampus, unnerving Kathy. Before bed, Toby leaves out his boots for the Krampus, and Kathy empties a bottle of tablets. The next morning, Toby's boots are filled with [[Switch (corporal punishment)|switches]], indicating—according to Klaus's story—that he has been visited by the Krampus due to his naughtiness. Celia suspects Kathy, who is not Toby's mother, but Julian rebukes her. At dinner, Toby tells of the wonderful day he has had with Klaus. Toby heads to bed, and Kathy speculates that Toby was [[sleepwalking]] the night before, becoming agitated when Julian and Celia are unconvinced. That night, both Toby and Celia are out of bed, and the figure of the Krampus is seen. The next day, scratches are found on Toby's body, and Celia leaves with the child.

That night, Julian finds that Kathy has scratches on her back, and the pair discover that her boots are stuffed with switches. Julian later finds Kathy downstairs. Celia calls to say she and Toby are safely home, and Kathy admits that her child is not Julian's. The Krampus snatches her, and Julian keels over, clutching his heart. He needs his medication, but Kathy watches him die, holding his empty pill bottle for him to see. "The Krampus" is revealed to be Klaus in a costume, but Klaus then removes a fake moustache and drops his accent; he is Simon, Kathy's lover.

Fulcher explains that there is a final scene. The actors ready, and the scene begins: Kathy is on a bed, and pours [[Champagne]]. She is joined by Simon, still half-costumed, who chains her to the bed. Simon claims to be Krampus, and the scene ends with Kathy screaming as "Krampus" cackles. The actor playing "Krampus" leaves, with the actress playing Kathy believing the filming is over. The cameras keep rolling as plastic sheeting is put under "Kathy" by two stagehands for a scene that was not in the script. Another actor is dressed as the Krampus, and Kathy is roughly gagged by a stagehand. The new Krampus advances, armed with a machete; the older Dennis explains that "Kathy" understands what is about to happen, and that we are witnessing genuine fear. "Kathy" screams, and the tape cuts just as the machete is about to fall. Dennis says that he is surprised the tape has surfaced again, but says it was "one of the better ones"; ''The Devil of Christmas'', unbeknownst to the main cast, was a [[snuff film]]. Dennis's interviewer then terminates the [[Interrogation|police interrogation]].

==Reception==
[[File:Derek Jacobi.jpg|thumb|right|[[Derek Jacobi]] ''(pictured, 2006)'' provided the voice of Dennis Fulcher, but does not appear on-camera. His commentary provided much of the episode's humour.]]
For the most part, critics responded extremely positively to "The Devil of Christmas"; it was awarded five out of five stars by Adam White of ''[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]]'',<ref name="White"/> four out of five stars by James Jackson of ''[[The Times]]'',<ref name="Jackson"/> and selected as "pick of the day" by Gerard Gilbert of ''[[i (newspaper)|i]]''.<ref name="Gilbert"/> It was praised as a fitting start to the series<ref name="Dessau"/> and as an entertaining Christmas special in its own right.<ref name="White"/><ref name="Huddersfield"/><ref name="Newall"/> Critics described it as "sublime"<ref name="RT"/> and "a treat";<ref name="Dantzic"/> it came "highly recommended" from the comedy critic [[Bruce Dessau]],<ref name="Dessau"/> and the writer [[Matt Baylis]] summarised it as "horridly clever, wickedly good".<ref name="Baylis"/> Ian Hyland, writing for ''[[Daily Mirror|The Mirror]]'' in 2017, called it the most memorable television over the Christmas period. For him, the episode was almost as strong as "[[The 12 Days of Christine]]", in his view the best episode of ''[[Inside No. 9]]''.<ref>{{cite news|author=Hyland, Ian|date=21 February 2017|title=Inside No.9 stars Jason Watkins and Philip Glenister were brilliant in what could be one of the best ever|newspaper=[[Daily Mirror]]|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-reviews/inside-no9-stars-jason-watkins-9864136|access-date=8 April 2017|author-link=Ian Hyland}}</ref> Other critics did not place it as highly in comparison; Frances Taylor, writing for [[RadioTimes.com]], listed "The Devil of Christmas" as the seventh best of the first 13 episodes.<ref name="All 13"/>

Both the comedic and horrific elements of the episode were praised. For White, the episode was "a demented, finely-honed comedy",<ref name="White"/> though for Sally Newall, of ''[[The Independent]]'', the comedic elements were less prominent. She described it as a "deliciously dark ... masterclass in the twisted, unsettling stuff that the ''League of Gentlemen'' and ''Psychoville'' creators do so well",<ref name="Newall"/> but claimed that "a growing sense of doom" was more prevalent than "belly laughs".<ref name="Newall"/> Dessau, too, commented on the lack of humour,<ref name="Dessau"/> while Chris Bennion, writing for the ''Saturday Review'' (of ''[[The Times]]'') described it as "laugh-out-loud hilarious", while nonetheless "the stuff of nightmares".<ref name="Bennion"/> For White, much of the episode's strongest humour came from Dennis Fulcher's voice-over;<ref name="White"/> Jackson called this a "pitch-perfect parody of a DVD commentary".<ref name="Jackson"/>

Critics praised the cast for their hamming and effective delivery of what Bennion called the "stilted, stagy dialogue";<ref name="Nicholson"/><ref name="Baylis"/><ref name="RT"/><ref name="Huddersfield"/> Toby Dantzic, writing for ''The Telegraph''{{'s}} Saturday ''Review'', called the acting "stellar".<ref name="Dantzic"/> The attention to detail by the cast and crew was widely praised;<ref name="Whitelaw"/><ref name="Jones"/><ref name="Dessau"/><ref name="Dantzic"/><ref name="Newall"/> the "dated styling" was, for Jackson, "spot on".<ref name="Jackson"/> Louisa Mellor, of the entertainment website [[Den of Geek]], explained that "from the aspect ratio to the music, title font, sets, lighting, camera moves, hair, make-up and costume... everything was recognisable from the sort of 1970s television plays that, when you think about it, may have provided inspiration for ''Inside No. 9'' as a whole".<ref name="Mellor"/> For her, "the retro send-up provided enough entertainment on its own—these days you have to be very good to make TV that bad".<ref name="Mellor"/> White, similarly, argued that "it's a gargantuan, incredibly precise task to make such gloriously terrible TV, a skill reserved for only the greatest of comics".<ref name="White"/> Even despite the flaws of the film within the episode, Rebecca Nicholson, of [[theguardian.com]], found it "relatively gripping".<ref name="Nicholson"/> Sarah Hughes, writing in ''i'', compared "The Devil of Christmas" to an episode of [[Tales of the Unexpected (TV series)|Tales of the Unexpected]]; it was she, argued, "both an immaculately conceived homage to Roald Dahl's original anthology series and a worthy contender for its crown".<ref name="Hughes"/>

Commentators noted that the ending was genuinely unsettling and dark.<ref name="Nicholson"/><ref name="Newall"/><ref name="Jackson"/><ref name="Jones"/> Rachel Aroesti, writing for theguardian.com, described the episode as moving "from a twee period piece to what has to be the most depraved half-hour of television ever to grace the festive schedules".<ref name="Aroesti">{{cite news|author=Aroesti, Rachel|date=20 February 2017|title= Twisted spine-chiller Inside No 9: 'A laugh is the same as a scream'|publisher=[[theguardian.com]]|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2017/feb/20/steve-pemberton-reece-shearsmith-inside-no-9-series-three|access-date=12 April 2017}}</ref> For many critics, the final twist was praiseworthy; it was characterised variously as the episode's "secret weapon",<ref name="Baylis"/> "very fitting",<ref name="All 13"/> "suitably macabre",<ref name="Dantzic"/> and "fantastically nasty".<ref name="Hughes"/> For Hughes, it "was a lovely sting in the tale, and one of which Dahl would almost certainly have approved".<ref name="Hughes"/> Two reviews in ''The Times'', however—one unsigned, and one by Matt Rudd—were more critical.<ref name="The Times"/><ref name="Rudd"/> The unsigned review advised viewers to switch off before the end, as "the fabulous styling gives way to a gratuitously nasty conclusion, a bad misjudgment from such a talented writing team".<ref name="The Times"/> For Rudd, the shocking ending served no purpose; critical of "shocking for the sake of shocking", he argued that the episode's "half-hour of self-satisfied 1970s pastiche followed by a frenzied knife attack is very unpleasant indeed".<ref name="Rudd"/> In ''i'', an unsigned review of "[[The Bill (Inside No. 9)|The Bill]]"—the second episode of the third series—suggested that viewers may have been put off the programme by the "rather nasty final couple of minutes" of "The Devil of Christmas".<ref>{{cite news|title=Television radio picks|date=18 February 2017|newspaper=[[I (newspaper)|i]]|page=44}}</ref>

Though Jackson considered the ending "overwrought", he felt that it "pulled the rug"; "turning on a sixpence, the screams of 'Kathy' turned truly horrifying; the tackiness suddenly real and disturbing".<ref name="Jackson"/> Mellor considered the ending "a terrific twist as long as you didn’t look at it too closely", arguing that the interviewer's patience and the crew's collusion were unlikely. However, she suggested, there is little to be gained by criticising these aspects of the episode.<ref name="Mellor"/> For Baylis, the ending was unexpected, revealing "darkness of the shabby human kind".<ref name="Baylis"/> In the closing seconds of the episode, he said, "we suddenly saw it all, without seeing anything".<ref name="Baylis"/>

==References==
{{reflist|refs=

<ref name="Nicholson">{{cite news|author=Nicholson, Rebecca|date=28 December 2016|title= Inside No 9: The Devil of Christmas review – macabre merriment all round|url=https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/dec/28/inside-no-9-devil-of-christmas-review|publisher=[[Theguardian.com]]|access-date=13 March 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="Mellor">{{cite web|author=Mellor, Louisa|date=27 December 2016|title=Inside No. 9: The Devil Of Christmas review|url=http://www.denofgeek.com/uk/tv/inside-no-9/46145/inside-no-9-the-devil-of-christmas-review|publisher=[[Den of Geek]]|access-date=13 March 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="White">{{cite news|author=White, Adam|date=27 December 2016|title=Inside No. 9's Christmas special resurrects the spirit of Acorn Antiques... with a goat demon: review|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/tv/2016/12/27/inside-no-9s-christmas-special-resurrects-spirit-acorn-antiques/|newspaper=[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]]|access-date=13 March 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="Newall">{{cite news|author=Newall, Sally|date=27 December 2016|title=TV review: The Real Marigold On Tour and Inside No.9: The Devil of Christmas|url=https://www.independent.co.uk/news/media/tv-radio/real-marigold-on-tour-inside-number-nine-bbc2-a7495626.html|newspaper=[[The Independent]]|access-date=13 March 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="Baylis">{{cite news|author=Baylis, Matt|date=28 December 2016|title=Last night's TV reviewed: Fright night in Bri-nylon|newspaper=[[Daily Express]]|access-date=15 March 2017|url=http://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/747662/inside-no-9-the-devil-of-christmas-bbc2-the-real-marigold-hotel-tv-review|author-link=Matt Baylis}}</ref>

<ref name="Jackson">{{cite news|author=Jackson, James|date=28 December 2016|title=Inside No 9: The Devil of Christmas; The Real Marigold on Tour|newspaper=[[The Times]]|access-date= 15 March 2017|url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/inside-no-9-the-devil-of-christmas-the-real-marigold-on-tour-ghzjdwstl}} {{subscription required}}</ref>

<ref name="Dessau">{{cite web|author=Dessau, Bruce|title=TV: Inside No 9 – The Devil Of Christmas|url=http://www.beyondthejoke.co.uk/content/3482/tv-inside-no-9-devil-christmas|publisher=BeyondTheJoke.co.uk|access-date=15 March 2017|author-link=Bruce Dessau}}</ref>

<ref name="RT">{{cite web|title=Christmas 2016: best TV on today, Tuesday 27th December|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2016-12-27/christmas-2016-best-tv-on-today-tuesday-27th-december|date=27 December 2016|publisher=[[RadioTimes.com]]|access-date=18 March 2016}}</ref>

<ref name="All 13">{{cite web|author=Taylor, Francis|title=All 13 episodes of Inside No 9 ranked from worst to best|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2017-02-21/all-13-episodes-of-inside-no-9-ranked-from-worst-to-best|publisher=[[RadioTimes.com]]|date=21 February 2017|access-date=18 March 2017|page=2}}</ref>

<ref name="Dantzic">{{cite news|author=Dantzic, Toby|date=17 December 2016|title= What to watch; Television bank holiday Tuesday|newspaper=Review, [[Daily Telegraph]]|page=48}}</ref>

<ref name="Whitelaw">{{cite news|author=Whitelaw, Paul|date=19 December 2016|title= From Sherlock to Shirley Bassey – our guide to the best festive telly|url=http://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/culture/tv-radio/from-sherlock-to-shirley-bassey-our-guide-to-the-best-festive-telly-1-4321325|newspaper=[[The Scotsman]]|access-date=18 March 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="Jones">{{cite news|author=Jones, Ellen E|date=23 December 2016|title=Stars of the Christmas screen|newspaper=[[London Evening Standard]]|pages=29–31}}</ref>

<ref name="Bennion">{{cite news|author=Bennion, Chris|date=24 December 2016|title=Critic's choice Inside No 9|newspaper=Saturday Review, [[The Times]]|page= 32}}</ref>

<ref name="The Times">{{cite news|title=From Christmas Day to New Year's Eve: your guide to TV and film|url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/your-xxx-day-guide-to-tv-and-film-nfgg3gnnb|date=25 December 2016|publisher=[[TheTimes.co.uk]]|access-date=18 March 2017}} {{subscription required}}</ref>

<ref name="Gilbert">{{cite news|author=Gilbert, Gerard|date=27 December 2016|title=Critic's choice|newspaper=[[i (newspaper)|i]]|page=28}}</ref>

<ref name="Huddersfield">{{cite news|title=Best of the rest|newspaper=[[Huddersfield Daily Examiner]]|date=27 December 2016|page=19}}</ref>

<ref name="Hughes">{{cite news|author=Hughes, Sarah|date=28 December 2016|title=A drama about a hapless Seventies family- or was it?|newspaper=[[i (newspaper)|i]]|page=39}}</ref>

<ref name="Rudd">{{cite news|author=Rudd, Matt|date=1 January 2017|title=Nostalgia's still the name of the game|newspaper=Culture, [[Sunday Times]]|pages=18–19}}</ref>

}}

==Further reading==
*{{cite news|title='It's hard changing things up ever single week'|url=http://www.chortle.co.uk/interviews/2017/02/14/26867/its_hard_changing_things_up_ever_single_week|date=14 February 2017|publisher=[[Chortle.co.uk]]|access-date=23 April 2017}}
*{{cite news|author=Mitchell, Nick|date=15 February 2017|title=Inside No. 9 is a cure for box set fatigue: Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith talk series three|url=https://inews.co.uk/essentials/culture/television/inside-no9-reece-shearsmith-steve-pemberton/|publisher=[[inews.co.uk]]|access-date=7 May 2017}}
*{{cite news|author=Semlyen, Nick De|date=29 December 2016|title=Inside information|url=https://www.pressreader.com/uk/empire-uk/20161229/281861528164559|magazine=[[Empire (magazine)|Empire]]|access-date=13 May 2017|via=PressReader.com}}

==External links==
*{{IMDb episode|5136046}}
*"[http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b086zcd6 The Devil of Christmas]" at [[BBC Programmes]]
*"[https://www.comedy.co.uk/tv/inside_no_9/episodes/3/1/ The Devil of Christmas]" at the [[British Comedy Guide]]

{{Inside No. 9}}

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Polyphia

2020-11-27T19:00:14Z

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{{Infobox musical artist 
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| background = group_or_band
| image = Polyphia - Manchester, UK - 6 February 2019.jpg
| origin = [[Dallas, Texas]], United States
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| years_active = 2010–present
| label = {{flatlist|
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*Headphone Music}}
| associated_acts = {{Flat list|
*[[Chon (band)|Chon]]
*[[Yvette Young|Covet]]
*[[Intervals (band)|Intervals]]
*[[Y2K (record producer)|Y2K]]
*[[Babymetal]]
*[[bbno$]]
*[[Blackbear (musician)|Blackbear]]
*[[Unprocessed]]
*[[Jason_Richardson_(musician)|Jason Richardson]]
*[[This_Town_Needs_Guns|TTNG]]
*[[Tricot_(band)|Tricot]]
}}
| website = {{URL|https://polyphia.com}}
| current_members = Tim Henson Scott LePage Clay Gober Clay Aeschliman
| past_members = Randy Methe Brandon Burkhalter Lane Duskin
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}}

'''Polyphia''' is a primarily instrumental [[progressive rock]] band based in [[Dallas, Texas]] that formed in 2010.

==History==
[[File:Polyphia caracol 2017 11 23.png|thumb|Polyphia performing in 2017]]
Polyphia first achieved mainstream success when the guitar play-through of "Impassion", from the EP, ''Inspire'', went viral on [[YouTube]]. The band continues to grow in popularity and have gone on several national tours sharing the stage with the likes of [[progressive metalcore]] giants such as [[Periphery (band)|Periphery]], [[Between the Buried and Me]], and [[August Burns Red]].<ref>{{citation | title = Polyphia premiere "Aviator" music video featuring Chelsea Grin's Jason Richardson – exclusive | work = Guitar World | date = April 27, 2015 | accessdate = November 23, 2015 | url = http://www.guitarworld.com/polyphia-premiere-aviator-music-video-featuring-chelsea-grins-jason-richardson-exclusive}}</ref>

Polyphia has featured artists such as [[Jason Richardson (musician)|Jason Richardson]] (ex-[[Chelsea Grin]], ex-[[Born of Osiris]], ex-[[All Shall Perish]] and [[All That Remains (band)|All That Remains]]), Aaron Marshall ([[Intervals (band)|Intervals]]), Mario Camarena ([[Chon (band)|Chon]]), Erick Hansel (Chon), [[Yvette Young]] (Covet), Rick Graham, [[Nick Johnston (guitarist)|Nick Johnston]], Jakub Żytecki, Lewis Grant, Ichika Nito and Mateus Asato.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.equalvision.com/artists/polyphia/|title=Polyphia|work=Equal Vision Records|accessdate=21 October 2015}}</ref>

The band states that their influences come from artists of all genres. The group started out with a heavier shred-oriented sound but has since matured into a more melodic-focused band. When describing the album, ''Muse'', Timothy Henson says that the primary inspiration comes from pop and rap music as to not draw influence from other artists of their genre.<ref>{{cite av media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8NAgeAityA|title=Dunlop Sessions: Polyphia|date=17 August 2015|work=YouTube|accessdate=21 October 2015}}</ref>

==Style and influences==
The band was originally known for classical guitar covers on YouTube. Their first EP, ''Inspire'' and first LP ''Muse'' both show the band's appreciation for pop music {{How|date=July 2020}}. However, both works employ more progressive metal influences than their later releases.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://polyphia.bandcamp.com/|title=Music – Polyphia|work=Polyphia|accessdate=21 October 2015}}</ref> This associated them with the [[djent]] movement, although they were characteristically less heavy and more melody-based than their peers. Their second LP studio album, ''Renaissance'', saw the band diverge further away from metal, into a more progressive rock and math rock influenced sound. They also began to mix elements of EDM, Funk, and Hip-hop into the mix with the single ''LIT'', a remix of the song ''Light'', the second track on ''Renaissance''. This sound was further developed with the release of their second EP ''The Most Hated'' and third LP ''New Levels New Devils'', which featured production from hip-hop and EDM producers Judge and Y2K.

==Members==
'''Current members'''
*Timothy Henson – guitar (2010–present)
*Scott LePage – guitar (2010–present)
*Clay Gober – bass guitar (2012–present)
*Clay Aeschliman – drums (2016–present)

'''Former members'''
*Brandon Burkhalter – drums (2010–2014; 2015–2016), clean vocals (2010–2011)
*Randy Methe – drums (2014–2015)
*Lane Duskin – vocals (2010–2012)

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==Reception==
''Metal Injection'' wrote in their review of ''Muse'': "Basically, if you're looking for some really great instrumental music that stays away from the pitfalls of modern instrumental metal and will not be leaving your rotation anytime soon, grab ''Muse''. Or if you're looking for a few songs to hum madly to yourself throughout your daily life because they simply will not leave your head...again, this album right here. Get it."<ref>{{Cite web|title = Album Review: POLYPHIA Muse – Metal Injection|url = http://www.metalinjection.net/reviews/album-review-polyphia-muse|accessdate = 2015-09-30}}</ref>

During their first headlining tour, Polyphia, solo metal act Jason Richardson, and math rock band Covet were all part of a video and interview by alternative press.

==Discography==

===LP Studio albums===
*''Muse'' (2014, Re-release 2015)
*''Renaissance'' (2016)
*''New Levels New Devils'' (2018)

===EPs===
*''Inspire'' (2013)
*''The Most Hated'' (2017)

===Demos===
*''Resurrect'' (2011)
*Bach Concerto No. 1 in D Minor (2012)

===Singles===
* "Envision" {{small|(featuring Rick Graham)}} (2013)
* "LIT" (2017)
* "G.O.A.T" (2018)
* "O.D." (2018)
* "YAS" {{small|(featuring Mario Camarena and Erick Hansel)}} (2018)
* "Look but Don't Touch" {{small|(featuring Lewis Grant)}} (2019)
* “Inferno” (2019)
*"Brand New Day" {{Small|(ft. [[BABYMETAL]])}} (2019)

===Music videos===
 
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! scope="col" | Director(s)
|-
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|2012
| rowspan="5" |
|-
!"Champagne"
|2014
|-
!"Finale"
| rowspan="3" |2015
|-
!"Aviator"
(featuring Jason Richardson)
|-
!"James Franco"
|-
!"Euphoria"
| rowspan="3" |2016
|Albert Gonzalez
|-
!"Crush"
|
|-
!"Nightmare"
|Albert Gonzalez
|-
!"LIT"
|2016
|Jake Woodbridge
|-
!"Goose"
|2017
|Erik Bishop
|-
!"40oz"
|2018
|
|-
!"G.O.A.T."
| rowspan="2" |2018
| rowspan="2" |Jake Woodbridge
|-
!"O.D."
|-
! scope="row" |'''"YAS"{{small|(featuring Mario Camarena and Erick Hansel)}}'''
| 2018
| rowspan="2" |Cameron Alexander & Patrick Lawler
|-
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| 2019
|-
|}

==References==
{{commonscat|Polyphia}}
{{reflist}}

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Liturgy (band)

2020-11-21T03:55:54Z

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* [[Avant-garde music|avant-garde]]<ref name="ew">{{cite web | url=http://www.ew.com/article/2014/10/28/peter-fonda-performed-with-black-metal-band-liturgy-on-this-weeks-blacklist | title=Peter Fonda 'performed' with black metal band Liturgy on this week's 'Blacklist' | publisher=[[Entertainment Weekly]] | date=January 18, 2015 | accessdate=April 6, 2015 | author=Raymer, Miles}}</ref>
* [[avant-garde metal]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stereogum.com/2057370/liturgy-god-of-love/music/|title=Liturgy – “God Of Love”|work=[[Stereogum]]|date=September 6, 2019|access-date=May 21, 2020|first=James |last= Rettig}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/11/liturgy-new-albums-haqq-origin-of-the-alimonies/|title=Liturgy announce new albums H.A.Q.Q. and Origin of the Alimonies, share “Apparition of the Eternal Church”: Stream|work=[[Consequence of Sound]]|date=November 6, 2019|first=Jon|last=Hadusek|access-date=May 21, 2020}}</ref>
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| years_active = {{start date|2005}}–present
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*20 Buck Spin
*[[Thrill Jockey]]}}
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*[[Guardian Alien]]
*Survival
*[[Zs (band)|Zs]]
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| website = {{URL|arkwork.org}}
| current_members = *Hunter Hunt-Hendrix
*Bernard Gann
*Tia Vincent-Clark
*Leo Didkovsky
| past_members = *Tyler Dusenbury
*Greg Fox
}}

'''Liturgy''' is an American [[black metal]] band from [[Brooklyn]], [[New York (state)|New York]]. The band features Hunter Hunt-Hendrix (vocals, guitar), Bernard Gann (guitar), Tia Vincent-Clark (bass) and Leo Didkovsky (drums). The band have described their music as "transcendental black metal,"<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.npr.org/2011/05/01/135740445/first-listen-liturgy-aesthethica |title=First Listen: Liturgy, 'Aesthethica' : NPR |author=Lars Gotrich |date=1 May 2011 |publisher=[[NPR]] |accessdate=10 May 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/nonstop-sound/Liturgy-Streaming-New-Album-121108119.html |title=Brooklyn Thrashers Liturgy Streaming New Album |author=Dale W. Eisinger |date=4 May 2011 |publisher=[[NBC New York]] |accessdate=10 May 2011}}</ref> which was especially described in a manifesto written by Hunt-Hendrix; in the process of transforming their style of black metal, they have experimented with other genres including [[progressive rock]], [[hip hop]] and [[electronic music]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/7b759g/liturgys-rap-metalocalypse-666 |title=Liturgy's Rap-Metalocalypse |website=Vice.com |date=2015-03-11 |accessdate=2020-03-16}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_GCM2MFeJwfMC |page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_GCM2MFeJwfMC/page/n63 53] |title=Hideous Gnosis - Transcendental Black Metal |date=8 March 2010 |publisher=Glossator |accessdate=6 June 2011}}</ref> In the band's early days, Hunt-Hendrix expressed her interest in the work of [[Swans (band)|Swans]], [[Glenn Branca]], [[Rhys Chatham]], [[La Monte Young]] and [[Lightning Bolt (band)|Lightning Bolt]] as influences.<ref name="Spinner">{{cite web |url=http://www.spinner.com/2011/03/03/liturgy-sxsw-top-100/ |title=Liturgy Push the Boundaries of Black Metal — Top 100 Acts at SXSW 2011 |date=3 March 2011 |first=Arielle |last=Castillo |publisher=[[Spinner (website)|Spinner]]}}</ref><ref>[https://hyperallergic.com/213603/oward-a-theory-of-transcendental-black-metal/] ''Toward a Theory of Transcendental Black Metal'' 2015 interview with Hunter Hunt-Hendrix at [[Hyperallergic]]</ref>

==History==
Originally the solo project of Hunter Hunt-Hendrix, the band expanded to a four-piece in 2008, after the release of the 12" ''Immortal Life'', which was followed in 2009 with their debut album ''[[Renihilation]]''.<ref name="bio">{{cite web | url=http://www.allmusic.com/artist/liturgy-mn0001882565/biography | title=Liturgy | publisher=[[Allmusic]] | accessdate=January 25, 2015 | author=Lymangrover, Jason}}</ref> The group's second album, ''[[Aesthethica]]'', was released in May 2011 by [[Thrill Jockey]], and was ranked as number 26 on Spin's 50 Best Albums of 2011.<ref name="Spin50">{{cite web |url=http://www.spin.com/articles/spins-50-best-albums-2011?page=0%2C4 |title=SPIN's 50 Best Albums of 2011 |date= December 12, 2011 |publisher=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]]}}</ref>

In a 2012 interview with [[Pitchfork Media]], Hunt-Hendrix expressed her desire to move away from black metal on future releases in order to avoid "self-imitation," noting that ''Aesthethica''{{'}}s recognition "turns it into safe territory." She suggested that the next release could include bells or a focus on electronics.<ref name="Pitchfork">{{cite web |url=http://pitchfork.com/features/show-no-mercy/8761-death-to-black-metal/1/ |title=Death to Black Metal Liturgy and Deafheaven's controversial leaders discuss the state of black metal. |date= January 30, 2012 |publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]]}}</ref> In June 2014, the band recorded its third studio album, ''[[The Ark Work]]'', which was released in 2015.{{r|pf1}}{{r|"p4k2"}} The album was named the #1 avant garde album of 2015 by Spin<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.spin.com/2015/12/the-20-best-avant-albums-of-2015/|title=The 20 Best Avant Albums of 2015 : Spin |author=Colin Joyce |date=9 December 2015 |publisher=[[Spin (magazine)|Spin]] |accessdate=13 February 2020}}</ref> and Rolling Stone.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/20-best-avant-albums-of-2015-38002/liturgy-the-ark-work-170643/|title=20 Best Avant Albums of 2015 : Rolling Stone |author=Christopher R. Weingarten |date=29 December 2015 |publisher=Rolling Stone |accessdate=13 February 2020}}</ref> Hunt-Hendrix released her debut electronic album, ''[[New Introductory Lectures on the System of Transcendental Qabala]]'', under the name '''Kel Valhaal''' in 2016, following the same mythologies she had written as Liturgy's songwriter.

Hunt-Hendrix composed, directed, and starred in the video opera “Origin of the Alimonies,” which was screened at [[National Sawdust]] in New York City in October 2018. It was shown with a live score performed by Liturgy alongside an eleven-piece chamber ensemble.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://nationalsawdust.org/thelog/2018/10/23/hunter-hunt-hendrix-origin-of-an-opera-cycle/ |title=Hunter Hunt-Hendrix: Origin of an Opera Cycle : |date= October 2018 |publisher=[[National Sawdust]]|accessdate=February 13, 2020}}</ref> In November 2019 a live-action version of the opera was staged at [[REDCAT]] in Los Angeles. Liturgy performed in collaboration with the Sonic Boom Ensemble, and the opera featured performers Jeremy Toussaint-Baptiste and Kathleen Dycaico, with choreography by Gillian Wash and light design by artist Matthew Schreiber.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.redcat.org/event/hunter-hunt-hendrix-liturgy-and-calarts-sonic-boom-dir-ulrich-krieger-and-nicholas-deyoe |title=Hunter Hunt-Hendrix, with Liturgy and CalArts’ Sonic Boom dir. Ulrich Krieger and Nicholas Deyoe: Origin of the Alimonies : |date= November 16, 2019 |publisher=[[REDCAT]]|accessdate=February 13, 2020}}</ref>

Hunt-Hendrix has also started a new band, a "trap djent" project called Ideal, which released the single “Seraphim” in 2019.

The band's fourth studio album, [[H.A.Q.Q.]], was surprise-released on November 12, 2019. The album is tied to an ongoing series of philosophical lectures by Hunt-Hendrix on YouTube, which details the system of concepts portrayed by the diagram on its cover.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lNK7bj-z8k&t=2s|title=The Four Arenas of Transcendental Qabala : |date= January 30, 2020 |publisher=Hunter Hunt-Hendrix|accessdate=February 13, 2020}}</ref> ''[[H.A.Q.Q.]]'' was physically released on vinyl and CD in April 2020.

In May 2020, Hunt-Hendrix [[Coming out|came out]] as transgender in an Instagram post.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Liturgy's Hunter Hunt-Hendrix Has Come Out as Transgender|url=https://loudwire.com/liturgy-hunter-hunt-hendrix-transgender/|last=Schaffner|first=Lauryn|website=Loudwire|language=en|access-date=2020-05-13}}</ref> Liturgy's fifth album, a recorded version of ''Origin of the Alimonies'', was released November 20, 2020, alongside an album-length video.

== Band members ==
;Active members
* Hunter Hunt-Hendrix – vocals, guitar {{small|(2005–present)}}, electronics {{small|(2015–present)}}
* Bernard Gann – guitar {{small|(2009–present)}}
* Tia Vincent-Clark – bass guitar {{small|(2019–present)}}
* Leo Didkovsky – drums {{small|(2019–present)}}

;Inactive members
* Greg Fox – drums {{small|(2009–2019)}}
* Tyler Dusenbury – bass guitar {{small|(2009–2019)}}

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== Discography ==
=== Studio albums ===
* ''[[Renihilation]]'' (20 Buck Spin, 2009)
* ''[[Aesthethica]]'' (Thrill Jockey, 2011)
* ''[[The Ark Work]]'' (Thrill Jockey, 2015)
* ''[[H.A.Q.Q.]]'' (2019)
* ''Origin of the Alimonies'' (2020)[https://liturgy.bandcamp.com/album/origin-of-the-alimonies-2]

=== EPs ===
* ''Immortal Life'' 12" (Infinite Limbs, 2008)

===Other releases===
* split LP with [[Oval (musical project)|Oval]] (Thrill Jockey, 2011)
* "Quetzalcoatl" single (Thrill Jockey, 2015)
* "PASAQALIA II" single (2020)
* "Antigone" single feat. Leya (2020)

== References==
{{Reflist|refs=
<ref name=pf1>{{cite web|url=http://pitchfork.com/news/58025-liturgy-announce-new-album-the-ark-work-share-quetzalcoatl/ |title=Liturgy Announce New Album The Ark Work, Share "Quetzalcoatl" |date= January 20, 2015 |publisher=[[Pitchfork Media]]}}</ref><ref name="p4k2">{{cite web | url=http://pitchfork.com/news/55708-liturgy-reunite-quartet-lineup-for-tour-reissue-debut-album/ | title=Liturgy Reunite Quartet Lineup for Tour, Reissue Debut Album Renihilation | publisher=[[Pitchfork Media|Pitchfork]] | date=June 26, 2014 | accessdate=June 26, 2014 | author=Minsker, Evan}}</ref>
}}

== External links ==
*[https://archive.org/details/TranscendentalBlackMetal ''Transcendental Black Metal'' theory paper by Hunter Hunt-Hendrix presented at ''Black Metal Theory Symposium I: Hideous Gnosis'']

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Mat Zo

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = Mat Zo
| image = Mat Zo.png
| landscape = yes
| caption = Mat Zo performing in 2010
| alt =
| background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
| birth_name = Matan Zohar
| birth_place = [[London]], England
| alias = {{hlist|MRSA|MRZO|Unripelemon<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=340042 | title = Soundclick artist Unripelemeon | publisher = Soundclick inc | accessdate = 28 April 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url = http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/unripelemon/Bio.htm |title=Biography |website=Myweb.tiscali.co.uk | accessdate=28 April 2013}}</ref>}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|4|30}}
| occupation = [[Electronic musician]]
| instrument = Keyboards, [[DJ mix|mixer]], synthesizer
| genre = {{hlist|[[Trance music|Trance]] (earlier works)|[[electronic dance music|EDM]]|[[dubstep]]|[[drum and bass]]|[[disco house]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/07/mat-zo-remixes-breakbot-ruckazoids-another/ |title=Mat Zo remixes Breakbot & Ruckazoid's 'Another You' |last=Evans |first=Steph |date=31 July 2018 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180801051546/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/07/mat-zo-remixes-breakbot-ruckazoids-another/ |archive-date=1 August 2018 |accessdate=1 August 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8460846/mat-zo-this-is-a-mad-zoo-house-ep-interview |title=Mat Zo Shares & Breaks Down 'This Is A Mad Zoo House EP': Exclusive |last=Bein |first=Kat |date=13 June 2018 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180617171125/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/8460846/mat-zo-this-is-a-mad-zoo-house-ep-interview |archive-date=17 June 2018 |access-date=14 November 2018}}</ref>}}

| associated_acts = {{hlist|[[Arty (musician)|Arty]]|[[Porter Robinson]]|[[Kill the Noise]]|[[The Knocks]]}}
| years_active = 2006–present
| label = [[Anjunabeats]], [[Astralwerks]], [[Hospital Records]], [[Armada Music]], Active Recordings, Mad Zoo
| website = {{url|http://matzomusic.com}}
}}

'''Matan Zohar''' (born 30 April 1990), better known by his stage name '''Mat Zo''', is a British producer and DJ.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://thedjlist.com/djs/MAT_ZO/ | title = MAT ZO | publisher = The DJ List, Inc. | accessdate = 30 July 2010}}</ref> Zohar released his debut album, ''[[Damage Control (album)|Damage Control]]'', via the [[Anjunabeats]] and [[Astralwerks]] labels on 5 November 2013.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/code/5778219/mat-zo-makes-a-playlist-of-music-that-moves-him | title = Mat Zo Makes a Playlist of Music That Moves Him | work = [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] | accessdate = 7 November 2013}}</ref> His second studio album, ''[[Self Assemble]]'', was released on 25 March 2016 under his own Mad Zoo label.<ref name="selfassemble billboard">{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6867382/mat-zo-new-album-self-assemble-interview |title=Mat Zo Talks New Album, 'Self Assemble': 'This Is Sort of My Last Send-Off' |last=Sundius |first= Michael |date=2016-02-08 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170820041809/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/6867382/mat-zo-new-album-self-assemble-interview |archive-date=2017-08-20 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-03-02}}</ref>

==Early life==
The son of artist Israel Zohar, and half-brother of Israeli singer [[Alma Zohar]], Matan Zohar was born in [[London]] on 30 April 1990 and lived in [[Ohio]] until the age of eleven before returning to his birthland. He was raised by his mother, Wendy Caron Zohar, a professional [[violinist]] who nurtured Matan's early love of and inclination toward music. His father, who was a [[Kazakhstan]]-born painter, gifted him a guitar at the age of eight which eventually shifted to him forming musical bands and playing with drums and bass. Zohar began to explore electronic music in his teens by self-learning music production with [[Logic Pro]] and taking inspiration from artists like [[The Chemical Brothers]] and [[Daft Punk]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mat-zo-mn0001026812/biography |title=Mat Zo - Biography & History |website=[[AllMusic]] |accessdate=2018-04-09 |url-status=live |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180409123951/https://www.allmusic.com/artist/mat-zo-mn0001026812/biography |archivedate=2018-04-09 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.insomniac.com/music/artists/mat-zo/ |title=Mat Zo - Artists |website=Insomniac |accessdate=2018-04-09 }}</ref>

==Career==
Mat's releases on [[Anjunabeats]] have earned substantial critical acclaim, and his collaboration with [[Porter Robinson]], "[[Easy (Mat Zo and Porter Robinson song)|Easy]]", reached number eleven on the US [[Dance Club Songs]] chart, and number one on Beatport.<ref name="usdance">{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/mat-zo/chart-history/dance-club-play-songs|title=Mat Zo Chart History|website=[[Billboard Charts]]|accessdate=9 April 2018}}</ref><ref name="Your EDM">{{cite web|title=Porter Robinson & Mat Zo – Easy (Bring The Noise Remix)|url=http://www.youredm.com/2012/12/23/porter-robinson-mat-zo-easy-bring-the-noise-remix/|website=Youredm.com|accessdate=11 July 2013}}</ref>

On 28 August 2013, Mat Zo announced the title and artwork for his debut album ''[[Damage Control (album)|Damage Control]]'' as well as a teaser track called "Little Damage". ''Damage Control'' was released on 5 November of that year. It garnered immediate critical acclaim and established Mat as an extremely versatile artist who could produce electronic music of all types and genres. [[Dancing Astronaut]] called it "an inspiring and timeless artistic debut".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2013/11/mat-zo-damage-control-review-and-interview/|title=Mat Zo's 'Damage Control': an inspiring and timeless artistic debut [Interview + Album Review] - Dancing Astronaut|website=Dancingastronaut.com}}</ref> The album went on to be nominated for a [[Grammy Award]] for [[Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album|Best Dance/Electronic Album]].<ref name="auto"/>

On 25 March 2016, Mat Zo released his second studio album titled ''Self Assemble'', which he speculated to be his "farewell to the [EDM] industry" due to his disenchantment with the [[Electronic dance music|EDM]] scene as of 2015.<ref name="selfassemble billboard" /><ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/03/mat-zo-self-assemble-review/ |title=Mat Zo exudes maturity and finesse on sophomore album, 'Self Assemble' |last=Hernandez |first=Christina |date=2016-03-25 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161228132505/http://www.dancingastronaut.com/2016/03/mat-zo-self-assemble-review/ |archive-date=2016-12-28 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-03-02}}</ref> "This album is sort of my last send-off before I go and do other things in life. It feels like I’m ready to go and venture off into other realms," stated Mat Zo to [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]].<ref name="selfassemble billboard" /> As of January 2017, Mat Zo appeared to have changed his mind about retiring due to a "renewed sense of vigor and passion",<ref name="dancingastro interview">{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2017/01/mat-zo-self-assemble-cant-really-think-retiring-right-now-interview/ |title='Self Reassemble': Mat Zo tackles dance music with renewed ardor [Interview] |last=Hernandez |first=Christina |date=2017-01-09 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708063235/https://dancingastronaut.com/2017/01/mat-zo-self-assemble-cant-really-think-retiring-right-now-interview/ |archive-date=2017-07-08 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-04-02}}</ref> and continues to tour and produce with his main name in addition to two new collectives; Kill The Zo with [[Kill The Noise]] and The Mary Nixons with [[The Knocks]].<ref name="killthezo">{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2017/08/kill-noise-mat-zo-release-gripping-bass-heavy-collaboration-part/ |title=Kill The Noise & Mat Zo release gripping, bass-heavy collaboration 'Part I' |last=Downs |first=Chad |date=2017-08-11 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817101151/https://dancingastronaut.com/2017/08/kill-noise-mat-zo-release-gripping-bass-heavy-collaboration-part/ |archive-date=2017-08-17 |url-status=live |access-date=2018-03-28}}</ref><ref name="themarynixons">{{Cite web |url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7865984/the-knocks-mat-zo-supergroup-the-mary-nixons-adrian |title=The Knocks & Mat Zo Form New Supergroup 'The Mary Nixons', Watch Lyric Video for Debut Single 'Adrian': Exclusive |last=Rishty |first=David |date=2017-07-14 |website=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170920063929/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7865984/the-knocks-mat-zo-supergroup-the-mary-nixons-adrian |archive-date=2017-09-20 |accessdate=2018-03-28}}</ref>

His earlier drum and bass productions are under the pseudonym MRSA on [[Hospital Records]]. He also has several unreleased tracks under the MRSA moniker playable through his Myspace account.<ref name="MRSA DnB">{{cite web|last=Zo|first=Mat|title=MRSA DnB|url=https://myspace.com/mrsadnb/music/songs|website=Myspace.com|accessdate=11 September 2017}}</ref>

Mat Zo revealed through a [[Reddit]] "Ask-Me-Anything" on 6 July 2018 that he is currently working on a third studio album.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/07/mat-zo-ama-10-exciting-takeaways-including-new-music/ |title=Mat Zo had an AMA! Here are 10 exciting takeaways, including new music |last=Hernandez |first=Christina |date=2018-07-09 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180711045549/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/07/mat-zo-ama-10-exciting-takeaways-including-new-music/ |archive-date=2018-07-11 |access-date=2018-07-11}}</ref> The album is soon to release, having already been previewed in a full album set played at Mat Zo & Friends A [[Minecraft]] Party.<ref>[https://twitter.com/RohaanOfficial/status/1264669210711666688/photo/1] {{dead link|date=August 2020}}</ref> He returned to Anjunabeats in the same year with the release of his ''No Words'' EP, ending his five year hiatus from the label.<ref name="dancingastro nowords">{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/10/mat-zo-returns-anjunabeats-extensive-words-ep/ |title=Mat Zo returns to Anjunabeats for the extensive 'No Words' EP |last=Evans |first=Steph |date=2018-10-26 |website=[[Dancing Astronaut]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181028072152/https://dancingastronaut.com/2018/10/mat-zo-returns-anjunabeats-extensive-words-ep/ |archive-date=2018-10-28 |accessdate=2018-10-28}}</ref> Mat Zo's "classic" trance and progressive sound within the EP were praised by critics.<ref name="dancingastro nowords" />

Following the establishment of his own label Mad Zoo in August 2014<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Record-Label/MadZooMusic/about/|title=MAD ZOO|website=Facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref>, Mat Zo has focused his efforts onto expanding his label and creating a platform for upcoming artists. The first compilation on Mad Zoo, ''This Is Mad Zoo'' was released on 5 July 2019, which included 12 tracks from various artists including Mat Zo, himself. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/madzoomusic/sets/various-artists-this-is-mad-zoo|title=Various Artists - This is MAD ZOO|website=SoundCloud|language=en|access-date=2020-01-18}}</ref> The second compilation, entitled ''This Is Mad Too'', was released exclusively on [[Beatport]] on 20 January,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2020/01/mad-zoo-brings-drum-n-bass-to-forefront-with-this-is-mad-too-compilation-stream/|title=Mad Zoo brings drum 'n' bass to forefront with 'This is MAD TOO' compilation [Stream]|date=2020-01-27|website=Dancing Astronaut|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-28}}</ref> and on all other major streaming platforms on 24 January 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/MadZooMusic/posts/2480751425499506|title=MAD ZOO|website=Facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2020-01-28}}</ref> ''This Is Mad Too'' includes a total of 17 tracks from Mat Zo, [[Tsuruda (musician)|Tsuruda]], Rohaan, Acrillics, Gladez, Anti.Negative and others.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmtunes.com/2020/01/mad-zoo-finally-unveils-this-is-mad-too/|title=MAD ZOO Finally Unveils 'This is MAD TOO'|last=Alzgheibi|first=Husam|date=2020-01-27|website=EDMTunes|language=en-US|access-date=2020-01-28}}</ref> A release party for the compilation was hosted by Bass Waffles in [[Highland Park, Los Angeles|Highland Park]], Los Angeles, on 26 January.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/MAD_ZOO/status/1221236073881161730|title=Now that 'This is MAD TOO' is finally out, it's time to celebrate! Come out to @BassWaffles tomorrow night in Highland Park/LA for some high-energy sets from @mat_zo @chef_boyarbeatz @acrillics @bruteusmusic + @circadian_riff. 21+ • 9pm-2am • Free entry • Free WAFFLESpic.twitter.com/Ihpebl74im|date=2020-01-25|via=Twitter|language=en|access-date=2020-01-28}}</ref>

==Discography==
{{main|Mat Zo discography}}
'''Studio albums'''
* ''[[Damage Control (album)|Damage Control]]'' (Anjunabeats, 2013)
* ''[[Self Assemble]]'' (Mad Zoo, 2016)
* ''Illusion of Depth'' (Anjunabeats, 2020)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cultr.com/news/mat-zo-releases-stunning-third-album-illusion-of-depth/|title=Mat Zo Releases Stunning Third Album 'Illusion of Depth'|website=Cultr|last=Tryon|first=Oliver|date=9 October 2020|accessdate=9 October 2020}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
===Grammy Awards===
{{awards table}}
|-
| [[57th Annual Grammy Awards|2015]]
| ''[[Damage Control (album)|Damage Control]]''
|rowspan="1"| [[Grammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Album|Best Dance/Electronic Album]]<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://blog.lessthan3.com/2014/12/grammy-nominations-for-deadmau5-mat-zo-and-more/|title=Grammy Nominations for deadmau5 Mat Zo and more|website=Blog.lessthan3.com|accessdate=11 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150522104928/http://blog.lessthan3.com/2014/12/grammy-nominations-for-deadmau5-mat-zo-and-more/|archive-date=22 May 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| {{nom}}
|-
{{end}}

==See also==

*[[List of music artists and bands from London]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://matzomusic.com Mat Zo official website]

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Haunted (Palahniuk novel)

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{{infobox book | 
| name = Haunted
| image = Hauntedcvr.jpg
| caption = First edition cover
| author = [[Chuck Palahniuk]]
| cover_artist = [[Rodrigo Corral]] Jeff Middleton
| country = United States
| language = English
| genre = [[Horror fiction|Horror]], [[satire]], [[dark comedy]]
| publisher = [[Doubleday (publisher)|Doubleday]]
| release_date = May 3, [[2005 in literature|2005]]
| media_type = Print ([[Hardcover]])
| pages = 416
| isbn = 0-385-50948-0
| dewey = 813/.54 22
| congress = PS3566.A4554 H38 2005
| oclc = 56686360
| preceded_by = [[Diary (novel)|Diary]]
| followed_by = [[Rant (novel)|Rant]]
}}

'''''Haunted''''' is a 2005 [[novel]] by [[Chuck Palahniuk]]. The plot is a [[frame story]] for a series of 23 [[short story|short stories]], most preceded by a [[free verse]] poem. Each story is followed by a chapter of the main [[narrative]], is told by a character in main narrative, and ties back into the main story in some way. Typical of Palahniuk's work, the dominant motifs in ''Haunted'' are [[Paraphilia|sexual deviance]], [[sexual identity]], [[Despair (emotion)|desperation]], [[Taste (sociology)#Bad taste|social distastefulness]], disease, murder, death, and [[existentialism]].

The synopsis on the dustjacket describes ''Haunted'' as a satire of [[reality television]], but according to Palahniuk, the novel is actually about "the battle for credibility" that has resulted from the ease with which one can publish through the use of modern technology.{{ref|metro}}

The cover of the 2006 U.S. [[Paperback#Trade paperback|trade paperback]] reprint features a [[Phosphorescence|glow-in-the-dark]] image. 

==Plot summary==

Each of the book's chapters contains three sections: a story chapter, which acts as a [[framing device]] for the otherwise unconnected short stories; a poem about a particular writer on the tour, its author being unspecified; and the short story written by that writer.

The main story centers on a group of seventeen individuals (all of whom go by nicknames based on the story they tell) who have decided to participate in a secret writers' retreat, frequently compared by characters to the [[Villa Diodati]] retreat of 1816. After having noticed an invitation to the retreat posted on the bulletin board of a cafe in Oregon, the characters follow instructions on the invitation to meet Mr. Whittier, the retreat's organizer. Whittier tells them to each wait for a bus to pick them up the next morning and bring only what they can fit into one piece of luggage (in particular, only what they feel they need most).

The next day, the seventeen characters, Whittier, and his assistant Mrs. Clark are driven to an abandoned theatre. Whittier locks all of them inside the theatre, telling them they have three months to each write a [[Masterpiece|magnum opus]] before he will allow them to leave. In the meantime, they will have enough food and water to survive, as well as heat, electricity, bedrooms, bathrooms, and a clothes washing and drying machine provided.

The characters live under harmless conditions at first. However, the group (not including Whittier or Clark) eventually decide that they could make a better story of their own suffering inside the theatre, and thereby become rich after the public discovers their fate. They then begin to individually sabotage the food and utilities provided to them, with each character trying to only destroy one food or utility to slightly increase the drama of their stay. Since the characters are not co-ordinating their plans, they end up destroying all their food and utilities, forcing all of them to struggle to survive starvation, cold, and darkness.

With Whittier accidentally dying from a [[stomach rupture]], the writers find themselves trapped without him. Believing a great increase in their suffering will provide a better story for when they're rescued, several writers start to willingly engage in self-mutilation and cannibalism, doing so to give the pretense Whittier tortured them. With numerous characters committing suicide, killing one another, or succumbing to their ailments, they continue to formulate their story whilst the theatre somehow repairs its broken utilities.

With numerous people dead, Mrs. Clark included, the writers continue to sabotage themselves, such as destroying the lighting and wasting any additional food supplies they find. The eleven remaining writers eventually group in the main theatre, only for Whittier to appear and reveal he faked his death (with Clark's help) and has been observing the writers through hidden cameras. Informing the writers their three months have passed and that they are free to leave, Whittier notes that, by continuing to blame him for everything and playing the victim to extreme extents, they haven't acted any differently from the other groups. Whittier unlocks the exit and leaves with Miss Sneezy, choosing her as the person he saves and offering her a new life. Mother Nature, objecting that they need to wait a little longer for other writers to die and for someone to rescue them, stabs Miss Sneezy. To prevent Whittier from leaving with her, they drag Miss Sneezy back inside and break the lock, and continue to wait for rescue.

==Characters==
The following are the 19 characters in the main narrative, along with the stories they tell:

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!Character
!Story
!Description
|-
|rowspan=2|Brandon Whittier
|Dog Years
|rowspan=2|A wheelchair-bound rich man who owns the abandoned theatre and hosts the writers' retreat. Though he appears to be a very old man, he is in fact a thirteen-year-old boy who suffers from [[progeria]]. He amassed his wealth by convincing middle-aged married women to sleep with him by telling them that he was an eighteen-year-old virgin, then blackmailing them into giving him money in exchange for silence.
|-
|Obsolete
|-
|rowspan=4|Tess Clark
|Post-Production
| rowspan="4" |A housewife turned failed amateur porn actress. Her teenage daughter Cassandra suddenly disappeared, only to be found three months later suffering from severe physical and mental trauma. Learning Cassandra was at Whittier's retreat and that her wounds were self-inflicted, Tess becomes curious as to what her daughter experienced. Upset Cassandra would never return to normal, Tess later [[Euthanasia|euthanized]] her daughter by overdose, only to be discovered by the police. Now a fugitive, Tess became Whittier's assistant to escape the police and learn what her daughter experienced.
|-
|The Nightmare Box
|-
|Poster Child
|-
|Cassandra
|-
|Saint Gut-Free
|Guts
|An abnormally skinny man who, following a masturbation accident involving a pool filter, lost part of his lower intestine.
|-
|Mother Nature
|Foot Work
|A [[reflexology|reflexologist]] and [[homeopathy|homeopathic]] therapy expert who was once employed in prostitution based around her skills with [[reflexology]]. She has joined the retreat to escape the [[Russian Mafia]], after becoming an accessory to the murder of her friend's pimp.
|-
|Miss America
|Green Room
|A pregnant model who wants to become famous by promoting an exercise device on daytime television.
|-
|Lady Baglady (Evelyn Keyes)
|Slumming
|An [[old money]] woman who, along with her husband, used to pretend to be homeless as a cure for boredom. After she and her husband witness a crime leading to the murder of a wealthy Brazilian heiress, her husband is murdered by the killers, and a string of homeless people are murdered in the search for her. She comes to the retreat to escape the people who want to kill her.
|-
|The Earl of Slander
|Swan Song
|A reporter who murders a former child star to frame him for collecting child pornography, so that he can write a [[Pulitzer Prize]]-winning article about it.
|-
|The Duke of Vandals (Terry Fletcher)
|Ambition
|An amateur artist who sneaks paintings into museums. He later becomes a respected professional when he murders a famous artist as a favor to the man's patron. Believing he will suffer the same fate as the man he killed, he has come to the retreat to escape his employers.
|-
|Director Denial
|Exodus
|A social worker at a police station. She brings with her a cat named Cora Reynolds, named after its former owner, a co-worker who killed herself trying to stop police officers from using anatomically correct child dolls for sexual purposes.
|-
|Reverend Godless
|Punch Drunk
|A former Marine who, with a group of soldiers, raises money by lip-syncing in drag and allowing annoyed people to assault them for a fee. He used the funds raised to start a war on religion.
|-
|The Matchmaker
|Ritual
|A man who dresses similar to a cowboy. After his girlfriend denied his marriage proposal, he hired a male prostitute to ruin her idea of the perfect man and change her mind. Rather than being autobiographical, his story is an extended "joke" he learned from his uncles, which is in fact an anecdote about a freak castration accident in a Nazi POW camp that saved their lives.
|-
|Sister Vigilante
|Civil Twilight
|A religious woman who carries a bowling ball, with which she may or may not have killed people.
|-
|Chef Assassin (Richard Talbott)
|Product Placement
|A professional chef who murders critics who write negative reviews of his cooking. He uses the murders to blackmail knife manufacturers, threatening to tell the world that he uses only their knives to commit his deeds.
|-
|Comrade Snarky
|Speaking Bitterness
|A woman who is critical of other women's looks. As a child, her parents divorced and her mother continually warned her that her father might sexually abuse her. Although he never did, she has been wary and critical of men for her entire life as a result. She came to the writers' retreat after she and the members of a women's retreat sexually assaulted an individual; believing the individual to be a post-operative transgender woman, they assaulted her for having been born male. In the end, it is strongly implied the person they assaulted was born biologically female.
|-
|Agent Tattletale (Eugene Denton)
|Crippled
|A man who continued to receive worker's compensation after he recovered from a severe injury. Killing a private investigator with evidence he has committed fraud, he takes the investigator's job and is almost killed by a woman on whom he spied.
|-
|The Missing Link
|Dissertation
|A member of the Chewlah tribe, who are claimed to be able to transform into [[bigfoot|sasquatches]]. Dating a woman who claims a certain plane crash was caused by a female sasquatch, The Missing Link states his sister was the girl in question.
|-
|The Countess Foresight (Claire Upton)
|Something's Got to Give
|A woman with psychic powers who experiences visions from touching objects. She was arrested for murdering the owner of an antique shop, who would not let her touch items; the items included the unborn child of [[Marilyn Monroe]] located in a milky jar of fluid. Believing the man to be Monroe's murderer, she killed him to get the antique, only to learn it was fake. She now wears an electronic tracking bracelet as part of the terms of her parole.
|-
|The Baroness Frostbite (Miss Leroy)
|Hot Potting
|A former employee of the White River Lodge, she tried to rescue a chef she employed after he fell into a nearby hot springs, only to lose her lips to frostbite in the process.
|-
|Miss Sneezy (Lisa Noonan)
|Evil Spirits
|A woman with chronic sinus problems. She claims to carry an incurable airborne disease, and was contained on an island quarantine facility by the government. Required to wear an insulated suit and oxygen mask when outdoors, she used the airtight suit to escape the island by swimming underwater to the nearest coast.
|}

=="Guts"==
The book is best known for the short story "Guts", which had been published before the book in the March 2004 issue of ''[[Playboy]]'' magazine as well as on Palahniuk's website. It is a tale of violent accidents involving masturbation, in which the reader is instructed to hold their breath in the very first line.

A New York City public school 11th grade teacher was suspended for letting his English class read "Guts".<ref>{{Cite news|last=Buffa|first=Denise|url=https://nypost.com/2009/11/09/teacher-suspended-for-giving-self-pleasure-reading-to-students/|title=Teacher suspended for giving 'self pleasure' reading to students|work=New York Post|date=November 9, 2009|accessdate=December 11, 2018}}</ref>

===Plot summary===
"Guts" begins with the narrator, aptly named "Saint Gut-Free," telling the reader to hold his/her/their breath for the duration of the story.

The narrator then describes three stories of male [[masturbating|masturbation]] gone horribly awry. In the first story, an adolescent boy inserts a Vaseline-lubricated carrot into his rectum to stimulate his [[prostate]], then, in haste, stashes it in a pile of laundry when he is called to dinner. Later, his mother takes the laundry away and presumably discovers the used carrot, but never mentions the incident. Next, the narrator tells the tale of a young boy who, having heard that it enhances masturbatory pleasure, inserts a thin stick of candle wax into his [[urethra]]. The wax unexpectedly slips back into the boy's bladder, thereby blocking his urine flow and causing blood to seep from his penis. Because he requires expensive surgery, his parents are forced to pay to repair his bladder with the boy's college savings. Finally, the narrator explains how he himself suffered a sexual injury, when sitting on the water-intake valve at the bottom of his home swimming pool while masturbating. While swimming down to the bottom of the pool to stimulate his prostate before coming up for air—a repetitive process he refers to as "Pearl diving"—the suction from the valve causes his rectum and lower intestines to [[Rectal prolapse|prolapse]] and become tangled in the filter. Ultimately, he finds himself stuck on the bottom of the pool and must gnaw through his own innards to free himself and avoid drowning. When Saint Gut-Free's sister later becomes pregnant, he falsely believes that he is the father of an incestuous child, since he thinks his sister has encountered the semen he leaves in their family swimming pool on that fateful day (she is actually pregnant by her boyfriend and decided to have an abortion).

In between the main stories, Saint Gut-Free muses over families who cover up their loved ones' accidental deaths by autoerotic asphyxiation. In doing so, he highlights the theme of sexual repression throughout the tale. For example, in all three cases of sexual trauma, the parents are aware of the erotic nature of their son's accidents, but never discuss them afterwards. As a result, their sons are forced figuratively to "hold their breath" in the silence that lingers. Saint Gut-Free refers to these moments of sexual repression as the "invisible carrot," referring to both the mother in the first story and to the total denial of all the parents involved. At the end, the narrator tells the reader they can now take a breath, as he still has not taken one himself.

Purportedly all three of these incidents are based on true stories. According to Palahniuk, the first two tales came from his friends' experiences and the third he heard while shadowing [[sexual addiction]] support groups as research for ''Choke''. In one of these groups, he met an extremely thin man. When Palahniuk asked him how he stayed so thin, he told him "I had a massive bowel [[Segmental resection|resection]]ing." When Palahniuk asked what he meant, he told him the story which was the basis for the third episode in "Guts".

== Reception ==
Haunted received mixed to favorable reviews from critics upon its release. ''Haunted'' received a negative review from ''[[The New York Times]]'' columnist Tom Shone who noted that despite being referred to as a horror novel it is "...stubbornly unscary. It burps up its shock moments with so little ceremony that the Gothic virtue of stealthily sidewinding suspense -- the art of allowing a story to steal up on you before you even knew it was there -- is left whistling in the wind." Shone additionally noted the repetitive nature of many of the stories within the novel noting that every single story regardless of which character was narrating all utilized Palahniuk's distinctive style.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2005/05/22/books/review/haunted-gore-values.html|title='Haunted': Gore Values|last=Shone|first=Tom|date=2005-05-22|newspaper=The New York Times|issn=0362-4331|access-date=2016-06-11}}</ref>

Tasha Robinson of ''[[The A.V. Club]]'' reviewed the novel soon after its release giving it a positive review, stating "...Palahniuk is as unique and colorful as ever, with his predilection for odd factoids and weird twists. But none of this makes the arbitrary deaths, the ludicrous behavior, or the pages upon pages about corpse-rot and vivisection any easier to deal with. Like his characters, Palahniuk sometimes seems to be operating under the presumption that he can never sink too low, or vomit up too much. Here's hoping he's wrong, for everyone's sake."<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.avclub.com/review/chuck-palahniuk-ihauntedi-4537|title=Chuck Palahniuk: Haunted|date=2005-05-17|website=www.avclub.com|access-date=2016-06-11}}</ref>

==Editions==
*{{ISBN|0-385-50948-0}} (hardcover, 2005)
*{{ISBN|1-4000-3282-2}} (paperback, 2006)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
{{wikiquote|Haunted}}
*[http://www.haunted-book.com Official book website]
*[http://chuckpalahniuk.net/books/haunted Information about ''Haunted'' at ''ChuckPalahniuk.net'']
*[http://chuckpalahniuk.net/news/haunted-has-director Haunted Has Director]

{{ChuckPalahniuk}}

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Rabbit Junk

2020-09-30T17:05:10Z

108.203.5.195: /* History */

{{primary sources|date=June 2012}}

{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = Rabbit Junk
| image =
| caption =
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| background = group_or_band
| alias =
| origin = [[Seattle]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
| genre = [[Digital hardcore]], [[industrial metal]], [[industrial black metal]], [[punk rock]], [[electropunk]]
| years_active = 2004–present
| label = [[Glitch Mode]], Full Effect Records
| associated_acts = [[The Shizit]] [[The Named (band)|The Named]] [[Cyanotic (band)|Cyanotic]] NuMantra Fighting Ice With Iron Wolves Under Sail Ovter God 
| website = [http://www.rabbitjunk.com Official website]
| current_members = JP Anderson Jennifer "Sum Grrl" Bernert
| past_members =
}}

'''Rabbit Junk''' is a [[Seattle]]-based industrial rock, electropunk, and [[digital hardcore]] band that formed in 2004 by former [[The Shizit]] frontman JP Anderson and his wife Jennifer "Sum Grrl" Bernert. Taking influences from such diverse music genres such as [[Hip hop music|hip hop]], [[nu metal]] and [[New wave music|new wave]], JP has called this sound "Hardclash".<ref name="MySpace">[http://www.myspace.com/rabbitjunkband Rabbit Junk Official MySpace] Retrieved on April 19, 2008</ref>

==History==
=== Formation, self-titled album and ''REframe'' (2004–2006) ===
Rabbit Junk started in 2004 after the dissolution of JP Anderson's former band, [[The Shizit]]. After adding additional vocalist Jennifer "Sum Grrl" Bernert to the band, the husband and wife electro-rock duo released their self-titled debut album titled ''[[Rabbit Junk (album)|Rabbit Junk]]'' in 2004.<ref>[http://www.glitchmode.com/rabbit-junk/ Glitch Mode Recordings - Rabbit Junk]</ref> One year later, the band signed to [[Glitch Mode Recordings]] and released the follow-up to their debut album called ''[[REframe]]'', which gained the band a stronger and more broad fan base.<ref>[http://www.regenmag.com/index.php?module=pagesetter&func=viewpub&tid=19&pid=24 Interview With ReGEn Artist Spotlight]</ref>

They showcased heavier sound and influences from different styles, such as [[black metal]] and [[industrial metal]]/[[digital hardcore]] band [[The Mad Capsule Markets]]. A video for the song "In Your Head No One Can Hear You Scream" was produced by the Kandycore Design Company. The project would later become a Live band, as JP added live [[guitarist]]s and [[percussion]] to live shows.

After ''REframe'' was released, Rabbit Junk contributed the song "Industrial Is Dead" to the Glitch Mode compilation CD ''Hordes of the Elite''. Later, a cover of Atari Teenage Riot's "Start The Riot" appeared on the [[D-Trash]] Records [[Atari Teenage Riot]] tribute album called "The Virus Has Been Spread".

=== ''This Life'' and ''Project Nonagon'' (2007–2010) ===
In October 2007, the first two Rabbit Junk albums were remastered by Tom Baker (who has worked with [[Marilyn Manson]], [[Nine Inch Nails]] and [[The Bloodhound Gang]]), when the band signed onto [[Full Effect]] Records. The band released a follow-up to REframe entitled [[This Life Is Where You Get Fucked]] on April 28, 2008. The album is a concept album, which consists around three 'suites', having their own themes drawing from specific influences for each facet. "Ghetto Blasphemer", "This Death Is Where You Get Life" and "The Struggle" are the three separate pieces that formed the album ''This Life is Where you get F*cked'' into an entire presentation.<ref name="MySpace"/>

In September 2008, Rabbit Junk released 3 new songs on their [[MySpace]] page for download, titled "Power", "Blood" and "Home".<ref name="MySpace"/>

The second part of Rabbit Junk's "Ghetto Blasphemer" suite, based on the works of [[HP Lovecraft]], were released in July 2009 on their [http://www.rabbitjunk.com/ official site]. The full [[Project Nonagon]] album was released in 2010. JP Anderson criticised his time on Full Effect Records, stating that although the label did nothing intentionally wrong, he felt "isolated" by the label's control over Rabbit Junk's image and interaction with fans.<ref>[http://www.rocksins.com/2015/09/jp-anderson-rabbit-junk-projects-full-length-album-dead-25533/ JP Anderson on RABBIT JUNK and other projects: “The full-length album is dead”] RockSins, September 10 2015. Retrieved September 19 2015.</ref>

=== "The Lost Years" (2011–2013) ===
After the band's departure from Full Effect Records, Anderson focussed his efforts on various side projects throughout 2009 including [[steampunk]]-inspired Fighting Ice With Iron, [[folk metal]] Wolves Under Sail and a revival of his old band [[The Shizit]], later rebranded as The Named due to contract disputes with his former members in The Shizit. From 2011 to 2013, Rabbit Junk released a series of singles which Anderson claims were keeping the project "on life support" after the experiences with Full Effect. After the release of "Break Shins to This" in 2013, and the positive feedback that followed, Anderson decided to move Rabbit Junk's music direction into an altogether more electronic direction. The band released "From the Ashes" (which contained a sampled riff from "[[Dead Embryonic Cells]]" by [[Sepultura]]) on a 2013 Christmas sampler by [[Glitch Mode Recordings]], who they would from then on work with on a regular basis, however the more theatrical metal direction was rejected for future releases. This era of the band would come to be known as "The Lost Years".

===''Pop That Pretty Thirty'' and EPs (2014–2016)===

After the feedback Anderson received from the Rabbit Junk singles, he decided to start work on a new EP, entitled "[[Pop That Pretty Thirty]]" which was released in 2014, shortly followed by their first live EP, "Live 2014". In January 2015 the band released the "[[Invasion (Rabbit Junk EP)|Invasion]]" EP, with Anderson has since stating in interviews that Rabbit Junk will no longer release full-length albums and will only release [[extended plays]], aiming for 2 per year, as it allows for more creative freedom and not being confined to fixed concepts.

In July 2015, Rabbit Junk's Facebook page changed its imagery to tease their next release, "[[Beast (Rabbit Junk EP)|Beast]]", released on October 28 2015. On February 9 2016, the band released "[[Singles from the Lost Years 2011–2013]]", which contained remastered and alternate versions of all the singles that were released in between "[[Project Nonagon]]" and "[[Pop That Pretty Thirty]]".

===''Rabbit Junk Will Die: Meditations on Mortality'' and ''Xenospheres'' (2017-present)===

In late 2016 Rabbit Junk began teasing images with the phrases "Rabbit Junk Must Die 2017" and "Rabbit Junk Will Die 2017" across their social media. Shortly afterwards, they announced that, contrary to previous claims, they are working on a new full length album for release in 2017 or early 2018. They have also announced a remix EP due that year.

''Like The Flesh Does The Knife'', an EP of remixes from ''Beast'', ''Invasion'', and ''Pop That Pretty Thirty'', was released in 2017. Rabbit Junk officially announced the release of ''Rabbit Junk Will Die: Meditations on Mortality'', their first full-length album in eight years, in late 2017, and released it January 2018. Anderson has confirmed the preparation and release of a remix album for ''Rabbit Junk Will Die'' for mid-2018.

In July 2019, Rabbit Junk confirmed that they had re-obtained the rights to their pre-2011 recordings and would be re-releasing the original albums ''Rabbit Junk'', ''Reframe'', ''This Life Is Where You Get Fucked'', and ''Project Nonagon'' through Bandcamp with new original artwork by frequent collaborator Andrew Tremblay, and proceeded to release them over the next few months, alongside the ''Reveal'' EP. In December of that year, Anderson announced another album with a tentative release date for 2020, later titling it ''Xenospheres''. The first single "Bits & Razors" was released in April of 2020 and was followed up by "Prismatic" in July. In September, Anderson announced the completion of ''Xenospheres'' with a release date of October 23.

==Members==
* JP Anderson – vocals, guitars, bass guitar, drums, keyboards, programming
* Jennifer "Sum Grrl" Bernert – vocals

;Live band
* JP Anderson - vocals, guitar (2004–present)
* Sum Grrl - keyboards, electronics, vocals (2004–present)
* Amelia Arsenic - keyboards, electronics, vocals (2018)
* Coleman Thornburg - guitar (2006–2011)
* Dan Gardner - guitar (2006–2011)
* Kent Ames - drums (2006–2015)

== Discography ==
'''Studio albums'''
* ''[[Rabbit Junk (album)|Rabbit Junk]]'' (2004, remastered 2008, re-released 2019)
* ''[[Reframe]]'' (2006, remastered 2008, re-released 2019)
* ''[[This Life Is Where You Get Fucked]]'' (2008, re-released 2019)
* ''[[Project Nonagon]]'' (2010, re-released 2019)
* ''Rabbit Junk Will Die: Meditations On Mortality'' (2018)
* ''Xenospheres'' (2020)

'''Extended plays'''
* ''[[Hare Brained: The Remixes]]'' (Unofficial release) (2005)
* ''Project Nonagon: The Struggle II'' (2008)
* ''Drek Kick: Cyanotic vs Rabbit Junk'' (2009)
* ''Project Nonagon: Ghetto Blasphemer II – From the Stars'' (2009, reissued 2016)
* ''[[Pop That Pretty Thirty]]'' (2014)
* ''[[Invasion (Rabbit Junk EP)|Invasion]]'' (2015)
* ''[[Beast (Rabbit Junk EP)|Beast]]'' (2015)
* ''Like the Flesh Does the Knife'' (Remix EP) (2017)
* ''Reveal'' (Extended) (2019)

'''Live Extended plays'''
* ''Live 2014''

'''Compilations'''
* ''[[Singles from the Lost Years 2011–2013]]'' (2016)
* ''[[Consolidate (Rabbit Junk album)|Consolidate]]'' (2016)

'''Remix albums'''
* ''Modified Mortality'' (2018)

'''Singles / Others'''
* ''Industrial is Dead'' (2006)
* ''Start the Riot'' (2007)
* ''What Doesn't Kill You Will Make You A Killer'' (2011)
* ''Lucid Summations'' (2011)
* ''Bubble'' (2012)
* ''Boy With the Sun in His Eyes'' (2012)
* ''Own Up'' (2012)
* ''Break Shins to This'' (2013)
* ''From the Ashes'' (2013)
* ''T Minus Everything'' (2018)
* ''Zero'' (2019)
* ''We Saw the End'' (2019)
* ''Bits and Razors'' (2020)
* ''Prismatic'' (2020)

==See also==
*[[Digital Hardcore]]
*[[Mindless Self Indulgence]]
*[[Atari Teenage Riot]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

== External links ==
* [http://www.rabbitjunk.com/ Official Website]
* [http://www.purevolume.com/rabbitjunk/ Rabbit Junk on Purevolume.com]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080409195134/http://www.rabbitjunk.com/metalhammerreview.htm Rabbit Junk review by Metal Hammer]
* [http://www.regenmag.com/Reviews-777-Rabbit-Junk-REframe.html/ Rabbit Junk review by Regen]
* [http://rockmidgets.com/features.php?page=3&id=1417 Rabbit Junk interview on Rockmidgets]
* [http://myspace.com/rabbitjunkband Rabbit Junk Official on MySpace]
* [http://www.facebook.com/RabbitJunkOfficial Rabbit Junk Official on Facebook]
* [https://twitter.com/Rabbitjunkband Rabbit Junk on Twitter]

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Satan's Slaves

2020-08-07T20:57:05Z

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{{Infobox film
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|director = [[Joko Anwar]]
|producer = {{ubl| Gope T. Samtani |Sunil Samtani |Priya N.K.}}
|screenplay = Joko Anwar
|based_on = ''[[Pengabdi Setan]]'' {{small|(1980)}} Story by Subagio S.
|starring = {{plainlist|
* [[Tara Basro]]
* [[Bront Palarae]]
* Ayu Laksmi
* Endy Arfian
* Nasar Anuz
* Muhammad Adhiyat
* Elly D. Luthan
* Dimas Aditya
* Arswendi Nasution
* Egi Fedly
}}
|music = {{ubl |Bemby Gusti |Tony Merle |Aghi Narottama}}
|maintheme =
|opentheme =
|endtheme =
|cinematography = Ical Tanjung
|editing = Arifin Cu'unk
|studio = [[Rapi Films]]
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* Rapi Films
* [[CJ Entertainment]]
* [[Paramount Pictures]]
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* 20 September 2017 {{small|(Jakarta premiere)}}
* 28 September 2017 {{small|(Indonesia)}}
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|runtime = 107 minutes
|country = Indonesia
|language = [[Indonesian language|Indonesian]]
|budget = Rp 2 billion<ref name="CNN budget">{{cite news|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20170927004645-220-244243/pengabdi-setan-berbujet-lebih-dari-rp2-miliar/|title='Pengabdi Setan' Berbujet Lebih dari Rp2 Miliar|trans-title=‘Pengabdi Setan’' is budgeted more than Rp2 billion|website=[[CNN Indonesia]]|language=Indonesian|first=Endro|last=Priherdityo|date=27 September 2017|accessdate=29 January 2018}}</ref> ($150,000)
|gross = $16.2 million<ref name="Gross">{{cite web|url=http://filmindonesia.or.id/movie/viewer/2017#.Wm9XZ7yWbMw|title=Data Penonton 2017|trans-title=Moviegoers Data in 2017|website=FilmIndonesia.or.id|language=Indonesian|accessdate=29 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="Hasil di Malay">{{cite news|url=http://entertainment.kompas.com/read/2017/12/13/082500610/tayang-di-malaysia-film-pengabdi-setan-raup-6-juta-ringgit|title=Tayang di Malaysia, Film 'Pengabdi Setan' Raup 6 Juta Ringgit|trans-title=Released in Malaysia, 'Pengabdi Setan' film got 6 million Ringgit|newspaper=[[Kompas]]|language=Indonesian|first=Andi Muttya Keteng|last=Pangerang|date=13 December 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="Mexico">{{cite web|title=Los Huerfanos (Satan's Slaves) - Mexico Box Office|website=[[Box Office Mojo]]|url=https://boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&country=MX&id=_fLOSHUERFANOSSAT01|date=2 March 2018|access-date=21 March 2018}}</ref>
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'''''Satan's Slaves''''' ({{lang-id|'''Pengabdi Setan'''}}) is a 2017 Indonesian [[horror film]] written and directed by [[Joko Anwar]]. It is a loose remake-[[prequel]]<ref name="JPostOct2017"/> to the [[Pengabdi Setan|1980 film of the same name]] directed by [[Sisworo Gautama Putra]]. The plot follows a now-poor and hapless family haunted by the death of their mother who dies after being bedridden for three years from a strange and debilitating illness.<ref name="JPost Past">{{cite news|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2017/09/30/pengabdi-setan-right-way-to-respect-art-and-the-past.html|title='Pengabdi Setan': Right way to respect art and the past|newspaper=[[The Jakarta Post]]|first=Dylan|last=Amirio|date=30 September 2017|accessdate=22 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://screenanarchy.com/2017/06/joko-anwar-unveils-satans-slaves.html|title=Joko Anwar Unveils "Satan's Slaves"|website=[[Screen Anarchy]]|first=Todd|last=Brown|date=12 June 2017|accessdate=22 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="Rappler Remake">{{cite web|url=https://www.rappler.com/indonesia/gaya-hidup/182865-review-film-horor-pengabdi-setan|title=‘Pengabdi Setan’: Film daur ulang dengan horor yang mencekam|trans-title=‘Pengabdi Setan’: Remake film with terrifying horror|website=[[Rappler]]|language=Indonesian|first=Valerie|last=Dante|date=21 September 2017|accessdate=29 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="TSD">{{cite news|url=http://www.thesundaily.my/news/2017/06/22/love-classic-horror|title=For love of a classic horror|newspaper=[[The Sun (Malaysia)|The Sun Daily]]|first=Bissme|last=S.|date=22 June 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref>

As of November 7, 2017, the movie has been watched by 4.2 million moviegoers, making ''Pengabdi Setan'' the highest-grossing domestic Indonesian film of 2017.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://entertainment.kompas.com/read/2017/09/29/194551010/rilis-sehari-pengabdi-setan-raih-91070-penonton|title=Rilis Sehari, "Pengabdi Setan" Raih 91.070 Penonton|trans-title=One day release, "Pengabdi Setan" gained 91,070 viewers|last=Setiawan|first=Tri Susanto|newspaper=[[Kompas]]|language=Indonesian|date=29 September 2017|accessdate=1 October 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.jawapos.com/read/2017/12/24/177125/wah-7-film-ini-paling-laris-sepanjang-2017|title=Wah, 7 Film Ini Paling Laris Sepanjang 2017|trans-title=Wow, these are top 7 of best-selling Indonesian film of 2017|last=Setuningsih|first=Novianti|newspaper=[[Jawa Pos Group|Jawa Pos]]|language=Indonesian|date=24 December 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131020337/https://www.jawapos.com/read/2017/12/24/177125/wah-7-film-ini-paling-laris-sepanjang-2017|archive-date=31 January 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> The movie was released in a total of 42 countries including [[Malaysia]],<ref>{{cite news|url=https://en.tempo.co/read/news/2017/12/05/114913847/Pengabdi-Setan-is-the-Best-Selling-Indonesian-Movie-in-Malaysia|title='Pengabdi Setan' is the Best Selling Indonesian Movie in Malaysia|newspaper=[[Tempo (Indonesian magazine)|Tempo]]|date=5 December 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20171205120201-220-260231/pengabdi-setan-jadi-film-indonesia-terlaris-di-malaysia/|title='Pengabdi Setan' Jadi Film Indonesia Terlaris di Malaysia|trans-title='Pengabdi Setan' became Indonesian best-selling film in Malaysia|last=Juniman|first=Puput Tripeni|newspaper=[[CNN Indonesia]]|language=Indonesian|date=5 December 2017|access-date=6 December 2017}}</ref> [[Singapore]], [[Japan]], [[Germany]], and the [[United States]].<ref name="TSD"/><ref name="Jawapos 42 negara">{{cite news|url=https://www.jawapos.com/read/2017/12/18/175581/berjaya-pada-2017-bukti-jika-film-horor-indonesia-akhirnya-berkelas|title=Berjaya Pada 2017, Bukti Jika Film Horor Indonesia Akhirnya Berkelas|trans-title=Glorified in 2017, proof that Indonesian horror movie are getting improved|newspaper=[[Jawa Pos Group|Jawa Pos]]|language=Indonesian|first=Dhimas|last=Ginanjar|date=18 December 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131090857/https://www.jawapos.com/read/2017/12/18/175581/berjaya-pada-2017-bukti-jika-film-horor-indonesia-akhirnya-berkelas|archive-date=31 January 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=http://entertainment.kompas.com/read/2017/11/07/142224510/gusur-warkop-dki-reborn-part-2-pengabdi-setan-jadi-film-terlaris-2017|title=Gusur 'Warkop DKI Reborn Part 2', 'Pengabdi Setan' Jadi Film Terlaris 2017|trans-title=Defeat 'Warkop DKI Reborn Part 2', 'Pengabdi Setan' became the best-selling film of 2017|last=Setiawan|first=Tri Susanto|newspaper=[[Kompas]]|language=Indonesian|date=7 November 2017|accessdate=12 November 2017}}</ref>

==Plot==
Set in 1981, Rini lives in the outskirts of [[Jakarta]] in a large house with her mother, Mawarni Suwono; her wheelchair-bound grandmother, Rahma Saidah; her father, Bahri; and her three younger brothers; Tony, Bondi, and Ian, who is mute. The family live amid financial hardship as her mother Mawarni is ill and bedridden and royalties from her former singing career have long dried up. Her mother uses a bell to signal for assistance as she is unable to yell or walk.

Late one night, Rini sees her mother standing by the window. Shocked, she approaches her, and her mother collapses. Bahri solemnly declares her mother dead. The family is acquainted with the ''[[Ustad]],'' who does Mawarni's funeral, and his son Hendra. The next day, Bahri leaves for the city to settle a financial dispute. The brothers experience paranormal activities and witness [[apparitional experience|apparition]]s resembling their mother.

One day, Hendra reveals to Rini that he saw a figure resembling Mawarni at her window. He informs her that it's something else that has assumed her form and is not actually her mother. Meanwhile, the grandmother is penning a letter in her room, but is later shown in another room, looking distressed as she stands from her wheelchair. Rini and Bondi are shocked to discover their grandmother's corpse inside the well. After her funeral, Rini discovers her grandmother's letter, addressed to Budiman Syailendra. She visits the address with Hendra. Budiman informs her that he is her grandmother's childhood friend and reveals that her grandmother did not originally approve of his father's marriage to Mawarni. Artists were not seen as respectable prospects, and she was thought to be infertile before giving birth to Rini and her siblings. Budiman hands Rini a booklet with information he wrote that would help explain her situation.

Tony, reading Budiman's article on Satan's slaves, pieces together information from his childhood memory of accompanying his mother at events and coming across individuals who rarely spoke with other guests, inferring they were watching over their mother. He tells Rini that their mother may have been connected to this Satanic sect, who allow barren women to bear children through the worship of Satan but with the condition that the last child be handed over to the cult at the age of seven. The Ustad advises they pray to Allah regularly. That night, while Rini practices [[Salah]], she is haunted by the ghostly figure and they all run to the Ustad's house for refuge.

The next day, Tony reveals to Rini that based on the article, their mother wasn't impregnated by her husband but by members of the cult. Hendra dies in an accident with a truck. His body is taken to the Ustad's home and Rini finds the letter from Budiman he was coming back with. Her father returns and the family becomes victim to the worst [[poltergeist]] experience so far, the house surrounded by figures from the Satanic cult. The poltergeist attempts to drag Ian out but he is saved by Bondi.

The next day they wait for a truck to move out of the house, a day before Ian's 7th birthday. The truck fails to arrive. As darkness falls, they experience a blackout. As they go to sleep, with the Ustad staying over for protection, Rini wakes Tony up after reading the letter, which states the last child isn't actually a sacrifice but an offspring of Satan. Their father wakes up to see Mawarni's corpse next to him in bed, while Bondi sees Ian speaking unintelligibly in a trance. They witness the Ustad being killed by the undead and see Ian go to his mother's undead corpse in the backyard, with dozens more behind them. Tony drags him inside and the spirit of their grandmother slows down the undead by holding back the door; Budiman arrives to rescue the family who run into his van.

A year later, the family have settled in an [[apartment|flats]] and are visited by a neighbor who gives them food. The neighbor returns to her apartment and talks to Batara, and it's revealed that she is Darminah, the antagonist of the original film.

==Cast==
* [[Tara Basro]] as Rini, 22-year-old sister
* [[Bront Palarae]] as Bahri Suwono, father
* Ayu Laksmi as Mawarni Suwono, mother
* Endy Arfian as Tony, 16-year-old brother
* Nasar Anuz as Bondi, 10-year-old brother
* Muhammad Adhiyat as Ian, 6-year-old brother
* Elly D. Luthan as Rahma Saidah, grandmother
* Dimas Aditya as Hendra, the Ustad's son
* Arswendi Nasution as the [[Ustad]]
* Egy Fedly as Budiman
* Fachry Albar as Batara
* Asmara Abigail as Darminah

==Production==
Director [[Joko Anwar]] had wanted to direct a remake of ''[[Pengabdi Setan]]'' ever since starting his filmmaking career, as the film had moved him to become a filmmaker. [[Rapi Films]] already had a remake of the film in the works with a different director attached, but Anwar managed to successfully pitch his own vision for the film to producer Sunil Samtani and was attached to the project soon after.<ref name="JPostOct2017">{{Cite news|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2017/10/11/joko-anwar-spills-the-beans-on-pengabdi-setan.html|title=Joko Anwar spills the beans on ‘Pengabdi Setan’|newspaper=[[The Jakarta Post]]|first=Jessicha|last=Valentina|date=11 October 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref><ref name="TSD"/><ref name="CNN Lokasi">{{Cite news|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20170926124406-220-244094/perjuangan-joko-anwar-cari-lokasi-syuting-pengabdi-setan/|title=Perjuangan Joko Anwar Cari Lokasi Syuting 'Pengabdi Setan'|trans-title=Joko Anwar struggle to find the location of filming 'Pengabdi Satan'|website=[[CNN Indonesia]]|language=Indonesian|first=Agniya|last=Khoiri|date=26 September 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref> The production team took four months to search for a filming location to accurately represent the 1980s era in which the film takes place. The original filming location was located in [[Puncak|Puncak Bogor]], [[West Java]], but the owner did not give them the proper permissions to film there. The team continued searching until they found an old house in the [[Pangalengan]] area which they redesigned to fit the aesthetic of the era.<ref name="JPostOct2017"/><ref name="TSD"/><ref name="CNN Lokasi"/> Producer Samtani ensured the film's budget exceeded [[Indonesian rupiah|Rp]]2 billion, far more than many films produced by Rapi, in order to fully realize director Anwar's vision for production design.<ref name="CNN budget"/>

==Soundtrack==
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| single1 = Kelam Malam
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| single2 = Karma
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The ''Pengabdi Setan'' film soundtrack is directed by Aghi Narottama, Tony Merle, and Bemby Gusti. Director [[Joko Anwar]] said that there are at least five songs that will be on the album plus 16 others so there will be a total of 21 tracks. Three of them were released on October 19, 2017 on [[Spotify]] and [[iTunes]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.jawapos.com/read/2017/09/22/158610/album-film-pengabdi-setan-segera-dirilis|title=Album Film 'Pengabdi Setan' Segera Dirilis|trans-title=The soundtrack album of 'Pengabdi Setan' to be released soon|newspaper=[[Jawa Pos Group|Jawa Pos]]|language=Indonesian|date=22 September 2017|accessdate=18 February 2018}}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://hiburan.metrotvnews.com/musik/MkMM6dmk-di-balik-musik-mencekam-pengabdi-setan|title=Di Balik Musik Mencekam 'Pengabdi Setan'|trans-title=Behind gripping music of 'Pengabdi Setan'|website=[[Metro TV (Indonesia)|MetroTV]]|language=Indonesian|first=Agustinus Shindu|last=Alpito|date=6 October 2017|accessdate=18 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180219032708/http://hiburan.metrotvnews.com/musik/MkMM6dmk-di-balik-musik-mencekam-pengabdi-setan|archive-date=19 February 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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| lyrics3 = Anwar
| music3 = Merle
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| extra4 = The Spouse
| lyrics4 = Bemby Gusti
| music4 = Gusti
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| title5 = Mala Pujaan Hatiku
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| extra5 = Anwar
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==Release==
''Pengabdi Setan'' premiered in [[Indonesia]] at the Epicentrum XXI, Kuningan, [[South Jakarta]] on September 20, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bintang.com/celeb/read/3112633/5-alasan-joko-anwar-pilih-tara-basro-bintangi-pengabdi-setan|title=5 Alasan Joko Anwar Pilih Tara Basro Bintangi 'Pengabdi Setan'|trans-title=5 reasons Joko Anwar chose Tara Basro to star in 'Pengabdi Setan'|website=Bintang|language=Indonesian|first=Puput Puji|last=Lestari|date=2 October 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref> The film was released in all Indonesian cinemas on September 28, 2017, and in [[Malaysia]] and [[Singapore]] on November 23, 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://entertainment.kompas.com/read/2017/10/11/153228310/pengabdi-setan-akan-tayang-di-bioskop-malaysia-dan-singapura|title='Pengabdi Setan' Akan Tayang di Bioskop Malaysia dan Singapura|trans-title='Pengabdi Setan' will be released in Malaysia and Singapore|website=[[Kompas]]|language=Indonesian|first=Tri Susanto|last=Setiawan|date=11 October 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref> The film also to be released in 42 countries.<ref name="Hasil di Malay"/><ref name="Jawapos 42 negara"/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://newsmedia.co.id/pengabdi-setan-jadi-primadona-ini-deretan-film-horor-indonesia-2017/|title='Pengabdi Setan' Jadi Primadona, Ini Deretan Film Horor Indonesia 2017|trans-title='Pengabdi Setan' to be the most favorites, these are Indonesian horror films in 2017|website=News Media|language=Indonesian|first=Muhammad|last=Adi|date=2 January 2018|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref>

==Reception==
===Box office===
As of the end of 2017, ''Pengabdi Setan'' grossed Rp155 billion ($11.5 million) in [[Indonesia]],<ref name="Gross"/> and [[Malaysian ringgit|RM]]6 million ($1.5 million) in neighbouring [[Malaysia]],<ref name="Hasil di Malay"/> the latter country giving it its place as the highest grossing Indonesian film of all time beating ''[[Ada Apa Dengan Cinta? 2]]'''s record collective gross of RM4.6 million in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Puput Tripeni Juniman|title='Pengabdi Setan' Jadi Film Indonesia Terlaris di Malaysia|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20171205120201-220-260231/pengabdi-setan-jadi-film-indonesia-terlaris-di-malaysia|website=[[CNN Indonesia]]|accessdate=14 February 2018|language=Indonesian|date=5 December 2017}}</ref> In [[Mexico]], ''Pengabdi Setan'' (known as ''Los Huerfanos'') ranked at 6th place on Mexico Box Office on March 2–4, 2018; grossed $233,763 on its first weekend.<ref name="Mexico"/> As of September 2, 2018, it grossed $147,962 in [[Colombia]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.boxofficemojo.com/movies/intl/?page=&country=C2&id=_fLOSHUERFANOSSAT01|title=Los Huerfanos (Satan's Slaves) - Colombia Box Office|website=Box Office Mojo|date=2 September 2018|accessdate=10 October 2018}}</ref> On April 3, 2018, it opened at No. 1 in [[Hong Kong]].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2018/04/03/pengabdi-setan-opens-at-no-1-in-hong-kong.html|title='Pengabdi Setan' opens at No. 1 in Hong Kong|website=[[The Jakarta Post]]|first=Liza|last=Yosephine|date=3 April 2018|accessdate=26 April 2018}}</ref> Back in its home country in Indonesia, ''Pengabdi Setan'' became the best-selling Indonesian film of 2017,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.antaranews.com/berita/674094/lima-film-indonesia-terlaris-sepanjang-2017|title=Lima film Indonesia terlaris sepanjang 2017|trans-title=Top 5 of best-selling Indonesian films in 2017|website=[[Antara (news agency)|Antara News]]|language=Indonesian|first=Nanien|last=Yuniar|date=29 December 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref> and ranked at the fourth place of best-selling Indonesian films of all time.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.jawapos.com/read/2017/12/18/175595/drama-dominasi-film-indonesia-terlaris-sepanjang-masa|title=Drama Dominasi Film Indonesia Terlaris Sepanjang Masa|trans-title=Drama films dominate best-selling Indonesian films of all time|website=[[Jawa Pos Group|Jawa Pos]]|language=Indonesian|first=Dhimas|last=Ginanjar|date=18 December 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018}}{{Dead link|date=October 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

===Critical response===
On [[review aggregator]] [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds a 90% approval rating based on 20 reviews, with an average rating of 6.82/10.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/satans_slaves|title=Satan's Slaves (Pengabdi Setan) (2017) |work=[[Rotten Tomatoes]]|publisher=[[Fandango Media]]|accessdate=1 August 2020}}</ref>

John Lui of ''[[The Straits Times]]'' gave ''Pengabdi Setan'' 3.5 stars out of 5 and wrote that "the scares are carefully timed and spaced between plenty of character-building moments, showing the closeness of the family. These soap opera bits have aged the least well, but there is a low-key feel to these moments of filial piety that is thoroughly modern."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/scare-fest-in-a-creepy-old-house|title='Satan's Slaves' serves up scare fest in a creepy old house|website=[[The Straits Times]]|first=John|last=Lui|date=18 January 2018|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref> ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'''s Richard Kuipers wrote that the film has "high marks when it comes to the fundamental horror movie task of sending shivers up the spine and quickening the pulse."<ref>{{cite web|url=https://variety.com/2018/film/reviews/satans-slaves-review-1202679312/|title=Rotterdam Film Review: ‘Satan’s Slaves’|website=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]|first=Richard|last=Kuipers|date=30 January 2018|accessdate=30 January 2018}}</ref> James Marsh of the ''[[South China Morning Post]]'' gave the film 3/5 stars, saying "a slow-burning tale that builds to a chaotic and somewhat muddled conclusion, ''Satan’s Slaves'' is bursting with ideas."<ref>{{cite news|title=''Satan’s Slaves'' film review: Indonesian horror hit goes from haunted house to zombie apocalypse|newspaper=[[South China Morning Post]]|url=http://www.scmp.com/culture/film-tv/article/2137780/satans-slaves-film-review-indonesian-horror-hit-goes-haunted-house|last=Marsh|first=James|date=19 March 2018|access-date=21 March 2018}}</ref> Jonathan Barkan of ''[[Dread Central]]'' gave the film 3.5 stars out of 5, writing "without a doubt, ''Satan's Slaves'' is certainly creepy. This Indonesian occult horror remake gets it right".<ref>{{cite news|title=What The Fest!? 2018: ''Satan’s Slaves'' Review – Indonesian Occult Horror Remake Gets it Right|work=[[Dread Central]]|url=https://dreadcentral.com/reviews/270540/what-the-fest-2018-satans-slave-review-indonesian-occult-horror-remake-gets-it-right/|last=Barkan|first=Jonathan|date=2 April 2018|access-date=3 April 2018}}</ref> Writing for ''[[SciFiNow]]'', Anton Bitel gave the film 4 out of 5 stars, saying "Mirrorings, repetitions and doppelgängers are fitting images for a film that is itself a reprise (with considerable variations) of Sisworo Gautama Putra’s 1980 film of the same name — the very film that inspired Anwar to become a writer/director of genre films."<ref>{{cite web|title=''Satan’s Slaves'' Film Review Cinepocalypse 2018|publisher=[[SciFiNow]]|url=https://www.scifinow.co.uk/reviews/satans-slaves-film-review-cinepocalypse-2018/|last=Bitel|first=Anton|date=23 June 2018|access-date=25 June 2018}}</ref>

==Accolades==
{|class="wikitable plainrowheaders sortable"
! Award
! Date of Ceremony
! Category
! Recipient(s)/Nominee(s)
! Result
! class="unsortable"| Ref.
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="13"| [[Indonesian Film Festival]] (Citra Awards)
| rowspan="13"| 11 November 2017
| [[Citra Award for Best Film#2010s|Best Film]]
| ''Pengabdi Setan''
| {{nom}}
| align="center" rowspan=13|<ref name="2017 IFF nominees">{{citeweb|url=https://www.rappler.com/indonesia/gaya-hidup/184439-daftar-nominasi-festival-film-indonesia-2017|title=Daftar nominasi 'Festival Film Indonesia 2017'|trans-title=Nominees of the 2017 Indonesian Film Festival|language=Indonesian|website=[[Rappler]]|date=6 October 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018|df= }}</ref><ref name="2017 IFF winners">{{citeweb|url=https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20171111235005-220-255046/daftar-lengkap-pemenang-piala-citra-ffi-2017|title=Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Piala Citra FFI 2017|trans-title=Winners of the 2017 Indonesian Film Festival|language=Indonesian|website=[[CNN Indonesia]]|first=Rizky Sekar|last=Afrisia|date=12 November 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018|df= }}</ref>
|-
| [[Citra Award for Best Director#Nominations and awards|Best Director]]
| rowspan="2" | [[Joko Anwar]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Adapted Screenplay
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Cinematography
| Ical Tanjung
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Film Editing
| Arifin Cu'unk
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Art Direction
| Allan Sebastian
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Visual Effects
| Finalize Studios (Heri Kuntoro and Abby Eldipie)
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Makeup
| Darwyn Tse
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Costume Design
| Isabelle Patrice
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Sound
| Khikmawan Santosa and Anhar Moha
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Original Score
| Aghi Narottama, Tony Merle, and Bemby Gusti
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Original Song
| "Kelam Malam" by The Spouse
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Child Actor
| Muhammad Adhiyat
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="16"| [[Maya Awards (Indonesia)|Maya Awards]]
| rowspan="16"| 16 December 2017
| Best Film
| ''Pengabdi Setan''
| {{nom}}
| align="center" rowspan="16"|<ref name="2017 MA nominees">{{citeweb|url=https://www.rappler.com/indonesia/gaya-hidup/190636-daftar-nominasi-piala-maya-2017|title=Daftar nominasi 'Piala Maya 2017'|trans-title=Nominees of the 2017 Maya Awards|language=Indonesian|website=[[Rappler]]|date=7 December 2017|accessdate=18 February 2018|df= }}</ref><ref name="2017 MA winners">{{citeweb|url=https://celebrity.okezone.com/read/2017/12/17/206/1831826/daftar-lengkap-pemenang-piala-maya-2017|title=Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Piala Maya 2017|trans-title=Winners of the 2017 Maya Awards|language=Indonesian|website=[[Media Nusantara Citra|Okezone]]|first=Vania Ika|last=Aldida|date=18 December 2017|accessdate=18 February 2018|df= }}</ref>
|-
| Best Director
| [[Joko Anwar]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Adapted Screenplay
| ''Pengabdi Setan''
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role
| Ayu Laksmi
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Cinematography
| Ical Tanjung
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Editing
| Arifin Cu'unk
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Art Direction
| Allan Sebastian
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Special Effects
| Finalize Studios
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Makeup & Hairstyling
| Darwyn Tse
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Costume Design
| Isabelle Patrice
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Sound Design
| Anhar Moha, Khikmawan Santosa
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Film Score
| Aghi Narottama, Tony Merle, and Bemby Gusti
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Theme Song
| "Kelam Malam" by The Spouse
| {{won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" |Best Young Performer
| Muhammad Adhiyat
| {{won}}
|-
| Nasar Anuz
| {{nom}}
|-
| Arifin C. Noer Award for Non-Effective Brief Appearance
| [[Joko Anwar]]
| {{nom}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="12"| Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards
| rowspan="12"| 23 March 2018
| Best Box Office Movie
| ''Pengabdi Setan''
| {{won}}
| align="center" rowspan="12"|<ref name="2018 IBOMA winners">{{citenews|url=https://www.viva.co.id/showbiz/film/1019690-daftar-peraih-piala-indonesian-box-office-movie-awards-2018|title=Daftar Peraih Piala Indonesian Box office Movie Awards 2018|trans-title=Winners of the 2018 Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards|language=Indonesian|website=[[Visi Media Asia|Viva]]|date=24 March 2018|accessdate=29 March 2018|df= }}</ref><ref name="2018 IBOMA nominees">{{citenews|url=http://www.liputan6.com/showbiz/read/3379799/iboma-2018-siap-digelar-siapa-saja-yang-masuk-nominasi|title=IBOMA 2018 Siap Digelar, Siapa Saja yang Masuk Nominasi?|trans-title=2018 IBOMA is ready to be held, who are the nominees?|last1=Sari|first1=Ine Yulita|language=Indonesian|website=[[Liputan 6]]|date=16 March 2018|accessdate=29 March 2018|df= }}</ref>
|-
| Best Director
| rowspan="2|[[Joko Anwar]]
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Screenwriter
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Actor in a Leading Role
| [[Bront Palarae]]
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role
| Endy Arfian
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role
| Ayu Laksmi
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Newcomer
| Muhammad Adhiyat
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Movie Poster
| rowspan="2"|''Pengabdi Setan''
| {{nom}}
|-
| Best Movie Trailer
| {{won}}
|-
| Best Original Soundtrack
| "Kelam Malam" by The Spouse
| {{won}}
|-
| Box Office Movie of the Year
| rowspan="2"|''Pengabdi Setan''
| {{won}}
|-
| Top 10 Box Office Movie of 2017
| {{won}}
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="1"| Overlook Film Festival
| rowspan="1"| 25 April 2018
| Feature Film Jury Prize
| ''Satan's Slaves''
| {{won}}
| align="center"|<ref name="2018 OFF">{{citeweb|last=Aldrich|first=Ryland|url=http://screenanarchy.com/2018/04/overlook-2018-awards-wrap.html|title=Overlook 2018 Awards wrap: Top Prize for "Satan's Slaves", big win for all attendees|website=[[Screen Anarchy]]|date=25 April 2018|accessdate=26 April 2018|df= }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="1"| Cinepocalypse
| rowspan="1"| 29 June 2018
| Best Director
| Joko Anwar
| {{won}}
| align="center"|<ref name="2018 Cine">{{citeweb|last=Sprague|first=Mike|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/277769/cinepocalypse-announces-2018-winners-including-summer-of-84/|title=Cinepocalypse Announces 2018 Winners Including "Summer of ’84"|website=[[Dread Central]]|date=3 July 2018|accessdate=3 July 2018|df= }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="1"| Popcorn Frights Film Festival
| rowspan="1"| 16 August 2018
| Jury Prize for Scariest Film Award
| ''Satan's Slaves''
| {{won}}
| align="center"|<ref name="2018 PFFF">{{citeweb|last=Barkan|first=Jonathan|url=https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/281212/popcorn-frights-2018-jury-prize-and-audience-award-winners-announced/|title=Popcorn Frights 2018: Jury Prize and Audience Award Winners Announced|website=Dread Central|date=17 August 2018|accessdate=21 August 2018|df= }}</ref>
|-
! scope="row" rowspan="2"| [[Toronto After Dark Film Festival]]
| rowspan="2"| 28 October 2018
| Best Horror Film
| rowspan="2"| ''Satan's Slaves''
| {{won}}
| align="center" rowspan="2"|<ref name="2018 TADFF">{{citeweb|url=http://torontoafterdark.com/2018/awards|title=Award Winners Announced for Toronto After Dark 2018! "Anna & Apocalypse" and "Tigers Not Afraid" Win Big|website=Toronto After Dark Official|date=28 October 2018|accessdate=28 November 2018|df= }}</ref>
|-
| Most Scary Film
| {{won}}
|}

==Sequel==
In a 9 October 2017 interview with ''[[The Jakarta Post]]'', director Anwar revealed that the film was a prequel to the original and that a sequel was planned, with the original film now being the third part in a trilogy.<ref name="JPostOct2017"/> On 18 December 2017, executive producer Sunil Samtani said [[Rapi Films]] has been discussing the project plan of the sequel of ''Pengabdi Setan''. The film is planned for release in 2019 and [[Joko Anwar]] will still be involved.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://hiburan.metrotvnews.com/film/4ba7alZK-produser-siapkan-proyek-sekuel-pengabdi-setan|title=Produser Siapkan Proyek Sekuel 'Pengabdi Setan'|trans-title=Producer prepares project sequel 'Pengabdi Setan'|website=[[Metro TV (Indonesia)|MetroTV]]|language=Indonesian|first=Purba|last=Wirastama|date=18 December 2017|accessdate=30 January 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180131023355/http://hiburan.metrotvnews.com/film/4ba7alZK-produser-siapkan-proyek-sekuel-pengabdi-setan|archive-date=31 January 2018|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 23 March 2018, Samtani revealed that they had not come up with a script yet but filming would commence in 2019. He added that the stars of the existing film had expressed their interest but it's up to Anwar to decide on the actors.<ref>{{citeweb|url=http://www.news24xx.com/read/news/5520/The-sequel-of-Pengabdi-Setan-film-will-be-made-in-2019 |title=The sequel of Pengabdi Setan film will be made in 2019 |date=26 March 2018 |accessdate=11 July 2018}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
* {{IMDb title|7076834}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|satans_slaves}}

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Rabbits (film)

2020-08-02T17:05:58Z

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|name = Rabbits
|image = Rabbits-lynch.jpg
|caption = Screenshot illustrating the three rabbits in the single set.
|director = [[David Lynch]]
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|writer = David Lynch
|starring = [[Scott Coffey]] [[Laura Harring]] [[Naomi Watts]] [[Rebekah Del Rio]]
|music = [[Angelo Badalamenti]]
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|released = 2002
|runtime = {{nowrap|50 minutes {{small|(web version)}} 43 minutes {{small|(DVD version)}}}}
|language = English
|country = United States
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'''''Rabbits''''' is a 2002 series of eight [[Short film|short]] [[horror film|horror]] [[web film]]s written and directed by [[David Lynch]], although Lynch himself refers to it as a [[sitcom]]. It depicts three humanoid rabbits played by [[Scott Coffey]], [[Laura Harring|Laura Elena Harring]] and [[Naomi Watts]] in a room.{{refn|group=note|name=first|In episode three, [[Rebekah Del Rio]] stands in for Laura Elena Harding.}} Their disjointed conversations are interrupted by a [[laugh track]]. ''Rabbits'' is presented with the tagline "In a nameless city deluged by a continuous rain... three rabbits live with a fearful mystery".

Originally consisting of a series of eight short episodes shown exclusively on Lynch's website, ''Rabbits'' is no longer available there. The films are now only available on [[DVD]] in the "Lime Green Set" collection of Lynch's films, in a re-edited four-episode version. The set also does not contain episode three. As of 2020, Lynch has been occasionally uploading the original episodes to YouTube. In addition, the setting and some footage of the rabbits are reused in Lynch's ''[[Inland Empire (film)|Inland Empire]]''

==Description==
''Rabbits'' takes place entirely within a single [[box set (theatre)|box set]] representing the [[living room]] of a house. Within the set, three humanoid rabbits enter, exit, and converse. One, Jack, is male and wears a smart suit. The other two, Suzie and Jane, are female, one of whom wears a dress, the other a [[dressing gown]]. The audience watches from about the position of a television set. In each episode, the rabbits converse in apparent [[non sequitur (literary device)|non sequiturs]]. The lines evoke mystery, and include "Were you blonde?", "Something's wrong", "I wonder who I will be", "I only wish they would go somewhere", "It had something to do with the telling of time", and "no one must find out about this". The disordered but seemingly related lines the rabbits speak suggest that the dialogue could be pieced together into sensible conversations, but concrete interpretations are elusive.

Some of the rabbits' lines are punctuated by a seemingly random laugh track, as if being filmed before a live audience. In addition, whenever one of the rabbits enters the room, the unseen audience whoops and applauds at great length, much like in a sitcom. The rabbits themselves, however, remain serious throughout.

In some episodes, mysterious events take place, including the appearance of a burning hole in the wall and the intrusion of a strange, demonic voice coupled with sinister red lighting. Three episodes involve a solo performance by one rabbit, in which they recite strange poetry.

The rabbits receive a telephone call at one point, and later, at the climax of the series, a knock is heard at the door. When the door is opened, a loud scream is heard and the image is distorted. After the door closes, Jack says it was the man in the green coat. The last episode concludes with the rabbits huddled together on the couch and Jane saying "I wonder who I will be."

==Production==
Lynch filmed ''Rabbits'' in a set built in the garden of his house in the [[Hollywood Hills]]. Filming took place at night in order to control the lighting. Lynch says that filming Watts, Harring and Coffey with the set lit up by enormous lights was "a beautiful thing". However, the process generated a lot of noise that echoed from the surrounding hills and annoyed Lynch's neighbors.<ref>David Lynch, "Stories", DVD feature on ''Inland Empire'' region 1 DVD, disk 2.</ref> The unique use of lighting to create shadows and set an uneasy atmosphere has been praised by critics.

As with most of Lynch's films, the score was composed by [[Angelo Badalamenti]].

==Reception==
''Rabbits'' received positive reviews from viewers, who highly praised the sitcom for its lighting and frightening atmosphere.<ref>http://the-artifice.com/david-lynch-a-rabbits-tale/</ref>

==Possible influences==
[[Dave Kehr]] noted in ''[[The New York Times]]'' that it was [[Alain Resnais]] who first put giant rodent heads on his actors in his 1980 film ''[[Mon oncle d'Amérique]],''<ref>[https://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/08/movies/08kehr.html Restless Innovations From Alain Resnais]</ref> and the rabbits' dialogue is reminiscent of Resnais' ''[[Last Year at Marienbad]]''.

==Use in ''Inland Empire''==
Lynch used some of the ''Rabbits'' footage as well as previously unseen footage featuring Rabbits characters in his film ''Inland Empire ''(2006). Lynch also used the ''Rabbits'' set to shoot several scenes involving human characters. In that film, excerpts from ''Rabbits'' appear but the rabbits are associated with three mysterious Polish characters who live in a house in the woods.

==DVD release==
Most of ''Rabbits'' can be found on the "Mystery DVD" in the 10-disc ''The Lime Green Set'' released by Absurda in 2008. This DVD features seven of the eight episodes, though several of the episodes have been edited together. "Episode 1" on the DVD contains "Episode 1", "Episode 2" and "Episode 4" from the website. "Episode 2" on the DVD contains "Episode 6" and "Episode 8" from the website. "Scott" and "Naomi" are the same as "Episode 5" and "Episode 7", respectively. "Episode 3" from the website does not appear on the disc. Presumably, this episode would have been retitled "Rebekah", as it features only one performer as with "Scott" and "Naomi". The DVD's running time is 43 minutes instead of 50 minutes like the original version. The other seven minutes consist of title and credit sequences for each individual episode that were edited out to allow it to flow as a film.{{Citation needed|reason=The statements that Episode 3 was omitted and that the missing content consisted only of title and credit sequences are contradictory.|date=June 2020}}

== Use in psychological research ==
''Rabbits'' was used as a stimulus in a psychological experiment on the effects of [[acetaminophen]] on [[existential crisis]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.latimes.com/news/science/sciencenow/la-sci-sn-tylenol-existential-crisis-20130417,0,318309.story|title=Anxiety? Existential crisis? David Lynch film? Take a Tylenol|publisher=Los Angeles Times|author=Deborah Netburn|date=April 18, 2013|accessdate=2013-04-21}}</ref> The research, in a paper entitled "The Common Pain of Surrealism and Death" suggested that acetaminophen acted to suppress the effects of [[surrealism]].<ref>{{Cite journal | last1 = Randles | first1 = D. | last2 = Heine | first2 = S. J. | last3 = Santos | first3 = N. | doi = 10.1177/0956797612464786 | title = The Common Pain of Surrealism and Death: Acetaminophen Reduces Compensatory Affirmation Following Meaning Threats | journal = Psychological Science | year = 2013 | pmid = 23579320| pmc = | volume=24 | pages=966–973}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*{{IMDb title|id=0347840|title=Rabbits}}
* [http://rabbits.batbad.com/ David Lynch's Rabbits] - random Rabbits episode generator in Flash

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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

2020-07-24T17:00:19Z

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{{Infobox video game
| title = Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
| image = Resident Evil 7 cover art.jpg
| developer = [[Capcom]]
| publisher = Capcom
| director = Koshi Nakanishi
| producer = {{Unbulleted list|Masachika Kawata|Tsuyoshi Kanda}}
| designer = {{Unbulleted list|Hajime Horiuchi|Keisuke Yamakawa}}
| programmer = {{Unbulleted list|Yosuke Noro|Tomofumi Ishida}}
| artist = {{Unbulleted list|Tomonori Takano|Toshihiko Tsuda|Hiroyuki Chi}}
| writer = {{Unbulleted list|Morimasa Sato|Richard Pearsey}}
| composer = {{Unbulleted list| Akiyuki Morimoto|Miwako Chinone|Satoshi Hori}}
| series = ''[[Resident Evil]]''
| engine = 
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|[[Microsoft Windows]]|[[PlayStation 4]]|[[Xbox One]]|[[Nintendo Switch]]}}
| released = '''PC''', '''PS4''', '''XONE'''{{Video game release|WW|January 24, 2017|JP|January 26, 2017}}'''Nintendo Switch'''{{Video game release|JP|May 24, 2018}}
| genre = [[Survival horror]]
| modes = [[Single-player]]
}}

'''''Resident Evil 7: Biohazard'''''{{efn|Stylized as ''RESIDENT E'''VII'''_. biohazard''. Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Biohazard 7: Resident Evil'''''|バイオハザード7 レジデントイービル|Baiohazādo Sebun Rejidento Ībiru|lead=yes}}, stylized as ''BIOHA'''7'''.ARD resident evil''.}} is a [[survival horror video game]] developed and published by [[Capcom]], released in January 2017 for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]] (for which it supports the [[PlayStation VR]] headset), [[Xbox One]] and in May 2018 for the [[Nintendo Switch]] in Japan. The ninth major installment in the ''[[Resident Evil]]'' series, ''Resident Evil 7'' diverges from the more action-oriented ''[[Resident Evil 5]]'' and ''[[Resident Evil 6]]'', returning to the franchise's survival horror roots, emphasizing exploration. The player controls [[Ethan Winters]] as he searches for his wife in a derelict plantation occupied by a cannibal family, solving puzzles and fighting enemies. It is the first main series game to use a [[First-person (video games)|first-person]] view.

''Resident Evil 7'' is the first full-length game to use Capcom's in-house RE Engine. The development was led by Koshi Nakanishi, director of the 2012 [[Nintendo 3DS]] game ''[[Resident Evil: Revelations]]''. A year prior to its announcement at [[E3 2016]], it was presented as a [[virtual reality]] demo called ''Kitchen''. ''Resident Evil 7'' was considered a return to form for the series; critics praised the gameplay, graphics, and design, but criticized the [[boss battles]] and the final chapter. As of March 2020, the game has sold over 7.5 million copies worldwide. Two [[downloadable content]] scenarios, ''Not a Hero'' and ''End of Zoe'', were released. A sequel, titled ''[[Resident Evil Village]]'', is scheduled to be released in 2021.

== Gameplay ==
[[File:Resident Evil 7 gameplay.png|thumb|left|Using a handgun in combat]]

The player controls [[Ethan Winters]] from a [[First-person (video games)|first-person]] perspective as he searches the Baker house for his missing wife.<ref name="ethan" /> Although Ethan is a civilian with few combat skills,<ref name="eurogamer" /> he is able to arm himself with a variety of weapons including [[handgun]]s, [[shotgun]]s, [[flamethrower]]s, [[Explosive material|explosives]] and [[chainsaw]]s<ref name="chainthrowers" /> against the Baker family and a humanoid form of [[fungus]] known as the "Molded". He can block attacks to reduce damage. Various sections of the game are spent being pursued by members of the Baker family, who, if engaged in combat, can only be temporarily incapacitated. However, these encounters are avoidable by means of stealth, or running away.<ref name="umbrella" /><ref name="immortal" />

Unlike ''[[Resident Evil 5]]'' and ''[[Resident Evil 6]]'', the gameplay emphasizes horror and exploration over action.<ref name="eurogamer" /><ref name="healing play" /> The inventory uses a grid-based system with an initial capacity of 12 slots, but may be expanded several times over the course of the game. An item can occupy up to two spaces, and four items may be assigned to the [[D-pad]]. Item boxes found in [[Saved game|save]] rooms may be used to manage and store items, and can be retrieved from different item boxes for later use.<ref name="umbrella" /><ref name="item boxes" /> Items in the inventory can be used, examined, or combined with other items to increase their usefulness.<ref name="survival" /> Many of the game's puzzles require that items be examined under certain conditions in order to reveal secrets.<ref name="imagination" /> [[Tape recorder]]s can be used to manually save the game's progress, which, depending on the given difficulty level, may require the use of a [[cassette tape]].<ref name="umbrella" /><ref name="recorder" /> [[VHS|Videotape]]s are scattered for Ethan to find, which place the player in the perspective of a different character, often revealing plot information or clues needed to solve a puzzle.<ref name="umbrella" /><ref name="PCGUS" /> The PlayStation 4 version is playable in [[virtual reality]] using the [[PlayStation VR]] headset.<ref name="ign" />

The main episodes of downloadable content for the game, ''Not a Hero'' and ''End of Zoe'', feature variations on the main game's first-person gameplay. ''Not a Hero'' puts players in control of Chris Redfield, armed with more powerful weaponry and an upgradable mask to protect against toxins; Chris can also perform a melee finishing move on the Molded. ''End of Zoe'' gives the player control of Joe Baker, who primarily uses his bare fists and throwing spears to fight enemies.

== Plot ==
In June 2017, Ethan Winters is drawn to a derelict [[plantation]] in Dulvey, [[Louisiana]], by a message from his wife, Mia, who has been presumed dead since going missing in 2014. He finds Mia imprisoned in the basement of a seemingly abandoned house, but she becomes violent and attacks him, forcing him to kill her. After receiving a call from a woman named Zoe offering assistance, Ethan is attacked by a revived Mia, who cuts his hand off. Jack, the patriarch of the Baker family, captures Ethan. After Zoe reattaches his hand, Ethan is held captive by Jack, his wife Marguerite, their son Lucas, and an elderly catatonic woman in a wheelchair. Ethan escapes but is pursued around the house by Jack, who has powerful regenerative abilities. In the basement, Ethan discovers reanimated monsters known as Molded. Zoe reveals that she is Jack's daughter, and that the family and Mia are infected, but can be cured with a special serum. Ethan makes his way to an old house to retrieve the serum ingredients, kills Marguerite, and has visions of a young girl. Lucas captures Zoe and Mia and forces Ethan to navigate a booby-trapped barn to find them. Ethan chases away Lucas and frees Zoe and Mia. Zoe develops two serum doses, but they are attacked by Jack, now heavily mutated; Ethan kills him using one of the serums.<ref name="umbrella" />

Ethan must choose to cure either Mia or Zoe. Choosing Zoe leaves Mia heartbroken, despite Ethan's promise to send help. As he and Zoe flee on a boat, Zoe reveals that the Bakers were infected after Mia arrived with a young girl named Eveline when the wreck of a tanker ship washed ashore. Eveline stops their escape by calcifying Zoe, killing her, and Ethan is knocked from the boat by a creature. If Ethan chooses Mia, Zoe gives a bitter farewell to him and Mia. As he and Mia flee on a boat, they come across the crashed tanker, where they are attacked by the creature and knocked from the boat. Mia awakens after she was knocked off the boat and searches the wrecked ship for Ethan while experiencing visions of Eveline, who refers to Mia as her mother. Eventually, Mia's memory is restored, revealing that she was a covert operative for a corporation that developed Eveline as a [[Biological agent|bioweapon]], codenamed E-001. Mia and agent Alan Droney were to escort Eveline as she was transported aboard the tanker; Eveline escaped containment, killed Alan, and sank the ship. She infected Mia in an effort to force her to be her mother. Mia finds Ethan and gives him a vial of Eveline's genetic material.<ref name="umbrella" />

If Ethan cured Mia, she resists Eveline's control long enough to seal Ethan out of the ship; if he cured Zoe, Mia succumbs to Eveline's control and attacks Ethan, forcing him to kill her. Ethan discovers a hidden laboratory inside an abandoned salt mine. He learns that Eveline is a bio-organic weapon capable of infecting people with a psychotropic mold that gives her control over her victims' minds, resulting in insanity, mutation, and superhuman regenerative abilities. Eveline grew up obsessed with having a family, driving her to infect Mia and the Bakers and lure Ethan. Lucas was immunized against Eveline's control by her creators, The Connections, in exchange for providing observations on her. Using the lab equipment and Eveline's genetic material, Ethan synthesizes a toxin to kill her, and proceeds through tunnels that lead back to the Baker house. He overcomes Eveline's hallucinations, and injects Eveline with the toxin. She reverts to her other form, the elderly woman in a wheelchair; Eveline has been rapidly aging since escaping. Eveline mutates into a large monster and, aided by the arrival of a military squad led by [[Chris Redfield]], Ethan kills her with an anti-bioweapon pistol. Chris extracts Ethan (and Mia, if she survived) in a helicopter branded with the Umbrella Corporation logo.<ref name="umbrella" />

===''Not a Hero''===
[[Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance|BSAA]] agent Chris Redfield teams up with the now reformed Umbrella Corporation, also known as Blue Umbrella, in order to apprehend Lucas Baker and uncover evidence on the mysterious group that created Eveline, called "The Connections". After rescuing Ethan Winters and sending him away on a helicopter, Chris proceeds into Lucas' lab in the salt mine, where he accidentally runs into one of Lucas' traps and has a bomb attached to his left wrist. Undeterred, Chris continues his pursuit. He tries to rescue several captured Umbrella soldiers, but they are killed by Lucas' traps. Eventually, Lucas activates a timer on Chris' bomb. Chris is forced to freeze the bomb in [[liquid nitrogen]], disabling it long enough for him to remove it.

With the bomb removed, Chris battles his way through more of Lucas' Molded and traps. He then finds his way into a secret Connections research lab, where Lucas had killed all of the Connections researchers and plans to betray the organization. Chris manages to corner and shoot Lucas, which triggers a mutation in his body. Chris battles and eventually kills the mutated Lucas, and stops him from transferring all of his data on Eveline to an unknown party. With his mission done and Eveline's infection contained, Chris returns to the Umbrella base camp for an urgent call.

===''End of Zoe''===
Following the path in the main game in which Ethan cures Mia instead of Zoe, Zoe wanders into the swamp and is apparently killed by Eveline; however, a pair of Umbrella soldiers find her body and discover she is still alive. They are ambushed by Joe Baker, Zoe's uncle, who lives in the Dulvey swamps and has not been affected by Eveline's mold. Joe initially believes Umbrella is responsible for Zoe's condition, but a surviving Umbrella soldier claims they have a cure for Zoe stored in a nearby shack. Joe goes to the shack, finding a partial cure, and returns to find the Umbrella soldier killed by a Molded.

Joe initially flees with Zoe on a boat to find the Umbrella base but is soon forced to search for the base on foot. A powerful and seemingly unkillable Molded called the "Swamp Man" pursues them along the way. Joe and Zoe find the Umbrella base abandoned. They learn that the cure has been moved to a nearby paddle boat. Joe boards the boat and, after encountering the Swamp Man once again, uncovers a full dose of the cure. The Swamp Man captures Zoe before Joe can administer the cure. Joe gives chase into a heavily infected portion of the swamp and finds Zoe in an abandoned church. Inside, Joe is ambushed by the Swamp Man, who is revealed to be a heavily mutated Jack Baker. Jack knocks Joe unconscious and throws him into the swamp water to die.

Joe washes up near the Baker mansion and finds himself in the midst of a battle between the Molded and Umbrella forces. He recovers an Umbrella power [[Gauntlet (glove)|gauntlet]] and enters the mansion, where he successfully kills Jack and administers the cure to Zoe just as Umbrella reinforcements arrive, including Chris Redfield. Chris assures Joe and Zoe that they are there to help, and Zoe is fully cured of her infection. She then receives a phone call from Ethan, and thanks him for keeping his promise to send help for her.

== Development ==
[[File:RE Engine logo.jpg|thumb|160px|''Resident Evil 7'' debuted the use of the RE Engine in a full-length video game.]]

Following the release of ''Resident Evil 6'', Capcom conducted internal discussions regarding the direction of the next installment. A preliminary version of the game, developed in 2013, featured a more action-oriented gameplay, similar to that of ''Resident Evil 6''. Taking inspiration from the 1981 film ''[[The Evil Dead]]'', the developers decided to scale back the game to one location and use a first-person perspective to immerse players and return the series to its roots of [[survival horror]].<ref name="polygon" /><ref name=re7-2013/> Development began around February 2014.<ref name="famitsu" /> The game is built on a custom [[game engine]], named the RE Engine, which includes [[Virtual reality#Video games|virtual reality (VR)]] development tools.<ref name="PR" /> The decision to make the game first-person was made well before VR was considered;<ref name="ign" /> VR development started in October 2015, for which a separate team was created.<ref name="g4m45utr4" /> The introduction of VR demanded that textures be more detailed, discarding [[Texture (visual arts)|flat textures]] and inaccurate object sizes that had previously been used.<ref name="flat" />

A year before the game's announcement, Capcom presented to attendants of [[E3 2015]] a first-person horror-themed VR demo, ''KI7CHEN'', which ran on the same engine.<ref name="PR" /><ref name="digitalspy" /> While ''Resident Evil 7'' had been in development long before, ''KI7CHEN'' was seen as an opportunity to evaluate how the RE Engine and its VR capabilities would be received.<ref name="ign" /> As a hint to the demo's relation to ''Resident Evil 7'', the logo of ''KI7CHEN'' had the letter "T" designed so that it resembled a "7", but it went largely unnoticed.<ref name="famitsu" /> In the company's Integrated Report of 2015, the ''Resident Evil'' development division of Capcom was stated to focus on creating experiences for the VR market, which included the new VR engine and games for the [[Eighth generation of video game consoles|eighth generation of consoles]].<ref name="dd1" />

The game was directed by Koshi Nakanishi, who previously helmed ''[[Resident Evil: Revelations]]'', leading a development team numbering at about 120 staff.<ref name="polygon" /> For the first time in the series, the narrative designer is a westerner—Richard Pearsey, writer of the two expansion packs of ''[[F.E.A.R. (video game)|F.E.A.R.]]'' and one of the narrative designers of ''[[Spec Ops: The Line]]''.<ref name="pearsey" /> At the time of the game's reveal, development was around 65% complete.<ref name="famitsu" /> Some of the creature models in ''Resident Evil 7'' were first created in physical form – a number of them from actual meat – by [[make-up artist]]s, to then be scanned through the employment of [[photogrammetry]]. This technology developed over half of the general assets of the game, but posed a problem in researching the setting of Louisiana because its considerable demand for equipment made it unviable for transport, which required Capcom to model by hand.<ref name="photogrammetry" /> The game's score was composed by Capcom's lead composer Akiyuki Morimoto, Miwako Chinone, and Satoshi Hori, with additional contributions from [[Cris Velasco]] and Brian D'Oliveira.<ref name="vgmo" /> Its theme song, an arranged version of the traditional American folk song "[[Go Tell Aunt Rhody]]", was written by [[Michael A. Levine]] and performed by [[Jordan Reyne]]. Levine's step-daughter Mariana Barreto was the original choice, but ended up doing the background vocals. The song went through about 20 versions until completion.<ref name="background" /> A soundtrack was released digitally by [[Sumthing Else Music Works]] alongside the game on January 24.<ref name="vgmo" />

== Release and marketing ==
In October 2016, [[Capcom]] launched a 10 part video series called ''The World of Resident Evil 7'', teasing pieces of the game's contents.<ref name="NAEUJP" /><ref name="Gameplay" /> A cross-save feature between Microsoft Windows and the Xbox One was confirmed in November 2016.<ref name="crossbox one" /> If bought on either PC through the Windows Store or on the Xbox One digitally, it is playable on both platforms through the Xbox Play Anywhere program,<ref name="anywhere" /> making it the first game published by a third-party to be a part of the program.<ref name="third-party" /> A cloud version for the [[Nintendo Switch]], titled ''Biohazard 7: Resident Evil Cloud Version'', was released in Japan on May 24, 2018. Players may access the first 15 minutes of the game for free, and continue playing it afterwards by purchasing a pass allowing unlimited play for 180 days.<ref name="Cloud" />

The internal marketing team at Capcom collaborated with creative agency iam8bit to produce an [[escape room]] called ''Resident Evil Escape Room Experience'', in which groups of six are guided through a series of rooms by [[Umbrella Corporation]] employees. It was held at a gallery space in [[Echo Park, Los Angeles]].<ref name="evil umbrella" /> In [[London]], a similar event was hosted in concurrence with the release.<ref name="concurrence" />

Purchase of a [[GameStop]]-exclusive Collector's Edition included an eight-inch model of the Baker mansion, which when opened functions as a [[music box]] playing the main theme rendition of "Go Tell Aunt Rhody", a [[mannequin]] finger-shaped 4 gigabyte [[USB flash drive]] contained within a [[VHS]] tape box, a [[Steelbook|SteelBook Case]] containing the game, a [[lithograph]] of the Baker family, and a note.<ref name="eight-inch mannequin" /><ref name="vhs finger" /> The UK version added the Survival Pack: Action Set DLC, a 20th anniversary artbook and a seven-inch replica of the mansion, but did not feature the music box.<ref name="20th survival" /> U.S. pre-orders on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One came with a code for a free download of ''[[Resident Evil: Retribution]]''.<ref name="restitution" /> A [[digital scent technology|4D candle]] with the scent of the Baker House Mansion was made to enhance the virtual reality experience.<ref name="digital scent technology" /> The Gold Edition, released on December 12, 2017, includes previously released [[downloadable content]] (DLC) as well as the ''End of Zoe'' DLC.<ref name="Hood-2017" />

''Resident Evil 7: Biohazard'' was released for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]] in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand on January 24, 2017, and in Japan on January 26.<ref name="NAEUJP" /><ref name="turnleft"/> For the first 12 months of its release, the [[virtual reality]] format was exclusive to [[PlayStation VR]].<ref name="psvr" /> Over 4,700,000 players have accumulated worldwide, over 750,000 of them being VR users.<ref name="worldVR" /> The PC version was [[Tamper resistance|tamper-protected]] by anti-piracy software [[Denuvo]], which was hacked within five days of release.<ref name="denuvo" />

=== Playable demonstrations ===
Shortly after the game's reveal, a playable teaser named ''Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour'' was released on the [[PlayStation Store]].<ref name="PR" /> The demo takes place in a dilapidated house, which the unnamed male player character needs to escape.<ref name="2 times" /> Depending on the actions taken by the player, the teaser may have three different outcomes.<ref name="dilapidated" /> Capcom later revealed that the teaser was a standalone experience and not a segment of the game, which has more variety in its environments, and additional mechanics, such as combat.<ref name="Q&A" /><ref name="such final" /> By July 2016, the demo had been downloaded over 2 million times.<ref name="downloaded" /> An update called the "Twilight Version" was released on September 15, 2016, and gave access to new rooms and items to find.<ref name="twilight" /> Along with the new version, Capcom released a trailer for the game. Another update called the "Midnight Version" was released on December 3, which unlocked additional areas of the house, along with several new items to find and a puzzle concerning a riddle in the Twilight Version.<ref name="capcum" /> The demo was released for Xbox One on December 9 and for PC on December 19.<ref name="xbox hour" />

A playable demo called ''Lantern'' was made available for attendees at [[Gamescom#2016|Gamescom 2016]], as part of revealing the first ''Resident Evil 7'' [[Trailer (promotion)#Video game trailers|story trailer]]. It makes use of [[Found footage (film technique)|found footage]] and [[first-person narrative]] as it tells the story of a young woman by the name of Mia hiding from an agitated old lady holding a lantern. The old lady is Marguerite Baker, who was first mentioned in ''Beginning Hour''.<ref name="agitated" /><ref name="mia" />

=== Downloadable content ===
The first downloadable content package for the game, ''Banned Footage Vol. 1'', was released for the PlayStation 4 on January 31, 2017. ''Banned Footage Vol. 1'' includes two scenarios, called "Nightmare" and "Bedroom", and a new game mode, "Ethan Must Die".<ref name="DLC" /><ref name="banned" /> On February 14, ''Banned Footage Vol. 2'' was released for the PlayStation 4, which includes two additional scenarios, called "21" and "Daughters", and a new game mode, "Jack's 55th Birthday". ''Banned Footage Vol. 1'' and ''Banned Footage Vol. 2'' were released for the Xbox One and PC on February 21.<ref name="jack's daughters" /> ''Not a Hero'' – a story chapter where players control [[Chris Redfield]],<ref name="chris" /> which was delayed from its Q2 2017 release date,<ref name="not a hero" /><ref name="delayed" /> was released for free, on December 12, 2017, along with a new DLC called ''End of Zoe'', that came out the same day.<ref name="Hood-2017" /> While ''End of Zoe'' was developed by Capcom, development duties for ''Not a Hero'' were outsourced to [[HexaDrive]].<ref name="HexaDrive" />

== Reception ==

=== Pre-release ===
Due to its first-person presentation, the game has drawn comparisons to [[Konami]]'s cancelled ''[[Silent Hills]]'' game and its ''[[P.T. (video game)|P.T.]]'' demo. Capcom responded to this by pointing out that ''Resident Evil 7'' was in development long before the reveal of ''P.T.'',<ref name="P.T.S.D." /> and dispelled any rumors about staff of ''P.T.'' having been hired to work on the game.<ref name="dispelled" /> ''[[Shacknews]]'' noted that ''Beginning Hour'' had several similarities with ''[[Sweet Home (video game)|Sweet Home]]'' (1989), the Capcom horror game that inspired the original ''[[Resident Evil (1996 video game)|Resident Evil]]'' (1996). These similarities to ''Sweet Home'' include the plot of a film crew going to an abandoned house, a paranormal female presence in the house, and a tragic tale involving a family that once lived there.<ref name="sweet home" /> ''[[Eurogamer]]'' found the element of survival horror in ''Lantern'' reminiscent of ''[[Alien: Isolation]]''.<ref name="agitated" /> ''Resident Evil 7'' was well-received for the dissimilarity to its polarizing predecessor, in particular the change from [[Action-adventure game|action-oriented]] combat and effects to an approach more grounded in horror.<ref name="dissimilarity" /><ref name="maligned" />

===Post-release===
{{Video game reviews
| MC = (PC) 83/100<ref name="MCPC" /> (PS4) 86/100<ref name="MCPS4" /> (XONE) 86/100<ref name="MCXONE" />
| Destruct = 10/10<ref name="Destruct" />
| EGM = 9.5/10<ref name="EGM" />
| GI = 8.5/10<ref name="GI" />
| GSpot = 8/10<ref name="GSpot" />
| GRadar = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="GRadar" />
| GB = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="GB" />
| IGN = 7.7/10<ref name="IGN" />
| PCGUS = 90/100<ref name="PCGUS" />
| Poly = 9/10<ref name="Poly" />
}}

The game received generally favorable reviews according to [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MCPC"/><ref name="MCPS4"/><ref name="MCXONE"/> ''Resident Evil 7'' was included in numbered lists of the best video games in 2017: 1st place for "Best Horror Game of All Time" and 6th place in the 25 Best Games of 2017 list at ''[[GamesRadar+]]''<ref name="gamesradar5" /><ref name="GRadar-Top25" /> and 5th place at ''[[Business Insider]]''.<ref name="business insider" /> ''[[Vulture.com]]'' listed it among the best video games of the year.<ref name="Vulture-2017" /> ''[[PlayStation Official Magazine – UK]]'' listed it as the 4th best PlayStation VR game.<ref name="PTOMUK" /> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' ranked the game 3rd on their list of the "Best Games of 2017",<ref name="EW-2017" /> ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]'' ranked it 5th on their list of the 50 best games of 2017,<ref name="Poly-2017" /> and ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly|EGMNow]]'' ranked it 7th on their list of the 25 Best Games of 2017,<ref name="EGMNow-Top25" /> while ''[[Eurogamer]]'' ranked it 14th on their list of the "Top 50 Games of 2017".<ref name="EuroG-Top50" /> [[Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw]] of ''[[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]]'' listed it as his favorite game of 2017,<ref name="Escapist-Top5" /> and ''[[The Verge]]'' named it as one of their 15 Best Games of 2017.<ref name="TheVerge-Top15" /> In ''[[Game Informer]]''{{'}}s Reader's Choice Best of 2017 Awards, it came in the lead for "Best VR Game",<ref name="GIReadersChoice" /> receiving the award for "Best VR Action" in their 2017 Action Game of the Year Awards.<ref name="GI-Action" />

''[[Destructoid]]''{{'}}s Zack Furniss felt that the primary accomplishment of ''Resident Evil 7'' concerned its pacing, which was praised as "masterful". Furniss' apprehensive expectations of how the story would unfold were subverted to his liking, deeming the result a blend similar to the horror and comedy found in ''The Evil Dead'' films. He found a sense of finality in the combat and lauded it for having produced lasting tension. What held more sway, however, was the priority of survival horror, with the management of limited resources meeting a positive response. Furniss considered the [[boss fight]]s to be "harrowing" and welcomed the consistent surreality of the game. His playthrough with the PlayStation VR inspired unease, unpredictable [[jump scare]]s and ultimately an "intuitive" experience.<ref name="Destruct" /> Ray Carsillo of ''EGMNow'' favored the atmosphere's constant mood of anxiety, which was partly impacted by the interiors of the main setting. The [[sound design]] was also thought to complement this sense of dread, increasing the level of player involvement. He noted the slow narrative build as the game's most substantial achievement, and likened its efficacy to that of earlier games in the series. Like Furniss, Carsillo expressed appreciation for the pacing, and opined that it brought considerable intrigue, accommodating lengthy play sessions. Playing with the virtual reality headset was "even more frightening than doing it normally", according to Carsillo, echoing Furniss' view that it made the game more immersive.<ref name="EGM" /> Writing for ''Game Informer'', Andrew Reiner commended the "tense, unsettling, overly gory" atmosphere for providing a competent introduction to ''Resident Evil 7''. The Baker house and the nature of exploring it posed significant interest to him, for together, they would present new aspects regarding the occupants and be enhanced by the first-person perspective.<ref name="GI" /> Scott Butterworth at ''[[GameSpot]]'' enjoyed the narrative overall, valuing its memorable moments and the thematic consistency of the writing. He was impressed with the reliance of atmosphere as opposed to jump scares to heighten the feeling of danger. Using the Baker family to multifarious ends of gameplay was complimented as a logical extension of the established world; the interactive VHS tapes were approved of for the same reason, said to serve "beautifully as both a narrative device and a way to break up Ethan's exhausting mission". On PlayStation VR, Butterworth mentioned that, in its employment, the element of horror appeared more realistic.<ref name="GSpot" />

Leon Hurley, writing for ''GamesRadar+'', was of the opinion that, while the "gore and guts" were sparingly effective, a number of his most favorite moments had to do with investigating the "beautifully designed" Baker house. As for the VR, it was dubbed as a terrifying experience "where the mildewy atmosphere gets into your soul".<ref name="GRadar" /> ''[[Giant Bomb]]''{{'}}s Dan Ryckert referred to ''Resident Evil 7'' as the reinvigoration of earlier components in the series while at the same time yielding a fresh outlook with a yet-unrivaled story. The main antagonists bore substantial weight to Ryckert's cause for worry, and gave way to thrills when prompted to flee them. He viewed the first-person perspective as "bold", and attributed to the PlayStation VR, an earnest addition to the "scare factor".<ref name="GB" /> Chloi Rad of ''[[IGN]]'' endorsed the pervading tone of eeriness in the game, owed entirely to the plantation, which she thought was "one of the creepiest single settings since the [[Spencer Mansion]]". Also, she observed that the game world gave off a robust [[sense of place]] with unwavering exploration. To her, the Baker family were the most compelling of the characters because of the consequent emotional strain felt in their presence.<ref name="IGN" /> Andy Kelly at ''[[PC Gamer]]'' began his review, writing, "It's a return to the atmospheric, slow-burning horror of the original". He disagreed with Ryckert's assessment that the first-person was a bold reinvention, instead praising it for being "classic ''Resident Evil'' through and through". Kelly saw the regular state of vulnerability he was faced within the game as one of its greatest strengths, giving credit to the visuals and audio for adding to the "rumbling sense of dread". He considered flashbacks via VHS tapes to be one of his favorite features.<ref name="PCGUS" /> ''Polygon''{{'}}s Philip Kollar applauded ''Resident Evil 7''{{'}}s return to form, declaring that "no ''Resident Evil'' game since the first has done as good a job as ''RE7'' at making me feel scared and helpless".<ref name="Poly" />

Conversely, Furniss observed the boss fight and ending as disappointing. He cited issues with the PlayStation VR, including the prospect of sacrificing graphics for improved aim and immersion, as the resolution would decrease while in virtual reality.<ref name="Destruct" /> Carsillo disliked the inventory system because its restricted capacity left weaponry and ammunition with the same amount of space as other items critical to story progression.<ref name="EGM" /> The lack of character development for the protagonist Ethan Winters was disparaged as well, with Reiner stating that the plot suffered flaws of inconsistency from this approach. Also subject to criticism was the required body movements while in seated VR mode, which were described as stomach-churning.<ref name="GI" /> Butterworth felt a loss of excitement by the end, blaming the repetition of certain assignments to be carried out. He faulted enemies for exerting less of a threat than was preferred in the given difficulty level. Unlike with other platforms, Butterworth detected inferior visual performance on the Xbox One with degraded colors and textures.<ref name="GSpot" /> Hurley expressed disapproval of the decision one comes across near the end of the game, calling into question its relevance by arguing that it could be quickly resolved in the event of regret.<ref name="GRadar" /> Rad criticized ''Resident Evil 7'' for its dependence on "overplayed tropes about rural America" which would eventually resemble a cartoon, and the puzzles were appraised as the sole shortcoming of the setting.<ref name="IGN" /> Kollar accused boss battles of interrupting the inherent suspense.<ref name="Poly" />

The game won the Gold Prize, User's Choice Prizes, and the PlayStation VR Special Award at the PlayStation Awards.<ref name="PlayStationAwards" /> It was also nominated for "Best Setting" in ''PC Gamer''{{'}}s 2017 Game of the Year Awards,<ref name="PCGamerNom" /> and won the award for "Best VR Game" in ''Destructoid''{{'}}s Game of the Year Awards 2017.<ref name="Destructoid-GOTY" /> It also won the People's Choice Award for "Best VR Experience" for which it was a runner-up in ''IGN''{{'}}s Best of 2017 Awards;<ref name="IGNAwards2017D" /> its other nominations were for "Best Xbox One Game", "Best PlayStation 4 Game", "Best Action/Adventure Game", and "Best Graphics".<ref name="IGNAwards2017A" /><ref name="IGNAwards2017B" /><ref name="IGNAwards2017C" /><ref name="IGNAwards2017E" />

=== Sales ===
Capcom's pre-release sales projection for the game's launch window, through the end of March 2017, was 4 million copies.<ref name="sales cap" /> The game had shipped over 2.5 million units worldwide days after the release, while the demo exceeded 7.15 million downloads.<ref name="worldwide days" /> The modest shipment figure had an effect on Capcom's [[stock price]], which fell more than three percent following the [[Tokyo Stock Exchange]].<ref name="stock price" /> It was the best-selling video game in the UK during its week of release according to [[Chart-Track]], amounting to the third-best debut in ''Resident Evil'' history behind ''[[Resident Evil 5]]'' (7.1 million) and ''[[Resident Evil 6]]'' (6.6 million). 200,000 copies had also been sold through [[Steam (software)|Steam]] during that time.<ref name="stock price" /><ref name="chart-track" /><ref name="third-best" /> It ranked first in the Japanese charts for the week ending January 29; the PS4 sales totalled 187,306 copies,<ref name="japanese charts" /> 58.9 percent of its initial shipment.<ref name="fifty eight" /> In the month of January in the United States, ''Resident Evil 7'' sold the most out of any video game.<ref name="moj" />

On February 1, Capcom communicated to its investors that the game had recouped its budget,<ref name="budget" /> while it remained at the top of the UK sales chart in its second week<ref name="second week" /> and ranked as the second best-selling video game in the United States, behind ''[[For Honor]]''.<ref name="february" /> By April 2017, ''Resident Evil 7'' had sold 3.5 million copies worldwide, short of Capcom's expectation of 4 million.<ref name="eurogamer2" /> In May 2017, Capcom gave the game a lifetime sales forecast of ten million units, citing favorable reviews, marketing and downloadable content as contributing factors.<ref name="lifetime" /> The game entered the top 10 of "Capcom Platinum Titles" that passed 1 million sold copies, and by September 2018, total sales reached 5.7 million,<ref name="Capcom-Sep2018" /> which rose to 6 million by that December<ref name="Capcom-Jan2019" /> and 7.5 million by March 2020.<ref name="Capcom" />

=== Accolades ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Result !! Ref
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2" | 2016
| rowspan="1" | [[Game Critics Awards]]
| Best VR Game
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="GameCriticsAwards-2016" />
|-
| rowspan="1" | [[Golden Joystick Awards]] 2016
| Most Wanted Game
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="DigitalSpy-2016"/>
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="7" | 2017
| rowspan="3" | [[Golden Joystick Awards]] 2017
| Best VR Game
| {{Won}}
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="TechRadar-2017" /><ref name="PCGamer-Nov2017" />
|-
| [[Ultimate Game of the Year]]
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best Gaming Performance (Jack Brand)
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| rowspan="1" | Ping Awards
| Best International Game
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="Ping2017Nom" />
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[The Game Awards 2017]]
| Best Game Direction
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="Polygon-Dec2017" />
|-
| Best Audio Design
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best VR/AR Game
| {{Won}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="20" | 2018
| rowspan="2" | New York Game Awards 2018
| Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="NYGA2018" />
|-
| Coney Island Dreamland Award for Best Virtual Reality Game
| {{Won}}
|-
| rowspan="10" | National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Awards
| Animation, Technical
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="10" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="NAVGTR2018Nom" /><ref name="NAVGTR2018Winners" />
|-
| Camera Direction in a Game Engine
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Control Design, VR
| {{Won}}
|-
| Direction in a Game Cinema
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Game, Franchise Action
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Graphics, Technical
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Performance in a Drama, Supporting (Katie O'Hagan)
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Sound Effects
| {{Won}}
|-
| Sound Mixing in Virtual Reality
| {{Won}}
|-
| Use of Sound, Franchise
| {{Won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | Italian Video Game Awards
| People's Choice
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="IVGA2018" />
|-
| Game of the Year
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[SXSW Gaming Awards]]
| Excellence in SFX
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="SXSW2018Nom" /><ref name="SXSW2018Winners" />
|-
| Excellence in Technical Achievement
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| VR Game of the Year
| {{Won}}
|-
| rowspan="1" | [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]
| Best VR/AR Game
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="GDC2018" /><ref name="GDC2018B" />
|-
| rowspan="1" | Game Audio Network Guild Awards
| Best VR Audio
| {{Won}}
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="GANG2018" />
|-
| rowspan="1" | [[Famitsu Awards]]
| Excellence Prize
| {{Won}}
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="Famitsu-2018Awards" />
|}

== Sequel ==
A sequel, titled ''[[Resident Evil 8: Village|Resident Evil Village]]'', was officially revealed during PS5 game event, and has a release date of 2021. The game, set a few years after the events of ''Resident Evil 7'', features a first-person perspective along with Ethan Winters and Chris Redfield.<ref>{{cite news |title=Resident Evil 8 announced at PS5 reveal event|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/11/21286852/resident-evil-8-village-trailer-release-date-capcom|accessdate=June 11, 2020 |website=Polygon |date=June 11, 2020}}</ref>

== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}

== References ==
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<ref name="photogrammetry">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-29-heres-some-of-the-delightful-folks-youll-meet-in-resident-evil-7|title=Here's some of the fine folks you'll meet in Resident Evil 7|first=Jeffrey|last=Matulef|date=August 29, 2016|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|archivedate=August 31, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160831144300/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-29-heres-some-of-the-delightful-folks-youll-meet-in-resident-evil-7|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="vgmo">{{cite web|url=http://www.vgmonline.net/composer-music-and-soundtrack-details-revealed-for-resident-evil-7-biohazard/|title=Composer, music and soundtrack details revealed for Resident Evil 7: biohazard|first=Chris|last=Greening|date=January 11, 2017|website=Video Game Music Online|archivedate=January 11, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111203752/http://www.vgmonline.net/composer-music-and-soundtrack-details-revealed-for-resident-evil-7-biohazard/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="NAEUJP">{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2016/10/capcom-begins-world-resident-evil-7-short-video-series|title=Capcom begins 'The World of Resident Evil 7' short video series|first=Sal|last=Romano|date=October 13, 2016|website=Gematsu|archivedate=October 16, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016234522/http://gematsu.com/2016/10/capcom-begins-world-resident-evil-7-short-video-series|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="turnleft">{{cite web|url=https://www.turnleft.net.au/news/fear-comes-home-as-capcom-announces-resident-evil-7-biohazard/|title=FEAR COMES HOME AS CAPCOM ANNOUNCES RESIDENT EVIL™ 7 biohazard|date=June 14, 2016|website=Turn Left Distribution|archivedate=April 21, 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180421134000/https://www.turnleft.net.au/news/fear-comes-home-as-capcom-announces-resident-evil-7-biohazard/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="psvr">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-vr-is-exclusive-to-playstation-vr-for-a-year/|title=Resident Evil 7 VR is 'exclusive to PlayStation VR' for a year|first=Andy|last=Chalk|date=October 3, 2016|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archivedate=October 5, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005202355/http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-vr-is-exclusive-to-playstation-vr-for-a-year/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="Gameplay">{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2016/10/world-resident-evil-7-videos-volumes-3-4|title='The World of Resident Evil 7' videos volumes 3 and 4|first=Sal|last=Romano|date=October 17, 2016|website=Gematsu|archivedate=October 20, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161020032126/http://gematsu.com/2016/10/world-resident-evil-7-videos-volumes-3-4|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="crossbox one">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-supports-xbox-one-to-pc-cross-save/1100-6445738/|title=Resident Evil 7 Supports Xbox One to PC Cross-Saves|first=Oscar|last=Dayus|date=November 25, 2016|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531020212/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-supports-xbox-one-to-pc-cross-save/1100-6445738/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="anywhere">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-confirmed-as-a-play-anywhere-game/|title=Resident Evil 7: Biohazard confirmed as a "Play Anywhere" game|first=Andy|last=Chalk|date=January 18, 2017|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archivedate=January 19, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170119064623/http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-confirmed-as-a-play-anywhere-game/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="evil umbrella">{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/escape-room-experience-tries-to-replicate-resident-evil-in-real-life-w447742|title=Escape Room Experience Tries to Replicate 'Resident Evil' in Real Life|first=Evan|last=Shamoon|date=October 30, 2016|website=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Wenner Media LLC]]|archivedate=November 2, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161102104004/http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/escape-room-experience-tries-to-replicate-resident-evil-in-real-life-w447742|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="concurrence">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/288743/RESIDENT_EVIILtrade_7_THE_EXPERIENCE.php|title=RESIDENT EVIIL™ 7: THE EXPERIENCE|date=January 5, 2017|website=[[Gamasutra]]|publisher=[[UBM plc]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531020240/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/288743/RESIDENT_EVIILtrade_7_THE_EXPERIENCE.php|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="eight-inch mannequin">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/21/13703364/resident-evil-7-collectors-edition-mansion-ps4-xbox-one|title=Resident Evil 7's $179.99 collector's edition comes with a mansion|first=Michael|last=McWhertor|date=November 21, 2016|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|archivedate=November 21, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121234916/http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/21/13703364/resident-evil-7-collectors-edition-mansion-ps4-xbox-one|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="vhs finger">{{cite web|url=http://www.shacknews.com/article/97782/resident-evil-7-biohazard-collectors-edition-offers-music-box-and-more-for-180|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard collector's edition offers music box and more for $180|first=John|last=Keefer|date=November 21, 2016|website=[[Shacknews]]|publisher=[[Shacknews|Gamerhub]]|archivedate=November 22, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122193124/http://www.shacknews.com/article/97782/resident-evil-7-biohazard-collectors-edition-offers-music-box-and-more-for-180|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="20th survival">{{cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/2016/11/28/the-resident-evil-7-collectors-edition-is-a-little-different-in-the-uk/|title=The Resident Evil 7 collector's edition is a little different in the UK|first=Sherif|last=Saed|date=November 28, 2016|website=[[VG247]]|publisher=[[VG247|Videogaming247 Ltd]]|archivedate=November 29, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129160241/https://www.vg247.com/2016/11/28/the-resident-evil-7-collectors-edition-is-a-little-different-in-the-uk/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="restitution">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/news/resident-evil-7-biohazard-pre-orders-at-gamestop-earn-you-a-free-movie-code-3447405|title=Resident Evil 7: Biohazard pre-orders at Gamestop earn you a free movie code|first=Mike|last=Boccher|date=January 10, 2017|website=GameZone|publisher=GameZone Next|archivedate=January 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170112174315/http://www.gamezone.com/news/resident-evil-7-biohazard-pre-orders-at-gamestop-earn-you-a-free-movie-code-3447405|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="digital scent technology">{{cite web|url=http://www.idigitaltimes.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-has-4d-candle-vr-because-why-not-578757|title='Resident Evil 7 Biohazard' Has A 4D Candle For VR, Because Why Not|first=Zulai|last=Serrano|date=January 13, 2017|website=[[iDigitalTimes]]|archivedate=January 14, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114230708/http://www.idigitaltimes.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-has-4d-candle-vr-because-why-not-578757|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all|access-date=January 22, 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="dilapidated">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/11/14207474/resident-evil-7-demo-beginning-hour-guide-walkthrough-endings-true-solve-murder-dirty-coin|title=Resident Evil 7 demo guide|first=Jeffrey|last=Parkin|date=January 17, 2017|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531020456/https://www.polygon.com/2017/1/11/14207474/resident-evil-7-demo-beginning-hour-guide-walkthrough-endings-true-solve-murder-dirty-coin|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="such final">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-06-14-resident-evil-7s-demo-isnt-part-of-the-full-game|title=Resident Evil 7's demo isn't part of the full game|first=Jeffery|last=Matulef|date=June 14, 2016|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|archivedate=June 15, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615111448/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-06-14-resident-evil-7s-demo-isnt-part-of-the-full-game|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="downloaded">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-01-capcom-points-to-resident-evil-7-dummy-finger-use|title=Capcom points to Resident Evil 7 dummy finger use|first=Tom|last=Phillips|date=July 1, 2016|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|archivedate=July 2, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702143650/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-01-capcom-points-to-resident-evil-7-dummy-finger-use|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="2 times">{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2016/06/resident-evil-7-announced-ps4-xbox-one-pc-ps4-demo-out-now|title=Resident Evil 7 announced for PS4, Xbox One, and PC; PS4 demo out now|first=Sal|last=Romano|date=June 14, 2016|work=Gematsu|archivedate=October 22, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022100652/http://gematsu.com/2016/06/resident-evil-7-announced-ps4-xbox-one-pc-ps4-demo-out-now|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="twilight">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/09/15/resident-evil-7-biohazard-beginning-hour-demo-updated-with-new-areas|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Beginning Hour Demo Updated With New Areas|first=Joe|last=Skrebels|date=September 15, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=September 16, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916204430/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/09/15/resident-evil-7-biohazard-beginning-hour-demo-updated-with-new-areas|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="capcum">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-resident-evil-7-demo-announced-with-terrifying/1100-6443602/|title=New Resident Evil 7 Demo Announced With Terrifying Trailer|first=Tamoor|last=Hussain|date=September 16, 2016|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=September 17, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917031138/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-resident-evil-7-demo-announced-with-terrifying/1100-6443602/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="xbox hour">{{cite web|url=http://www.capcom-unity.com/capkel/blog/2016/12/03/the-final-resident-evil-7-biohazard-demo-update-is-out-today-for-ps4-with-x1-and-pc-demos-on-the-way|title=The final Resident Evil 7 biohazard demo update is out today for PS4, with X1 and PC demos on the way|first=Kellen|last=Haney|date=December 3, 2016|publisher=[[Capcom]]|archivedate=December 5, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161205210555/http://www.capcom-unity.com/capkel/blog/2016/12/03/the-final-resident-evil-7-biohazard-demo-update-is-out-today-for-ps4-with-x1-and-pc-demos-on-the-way|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="agitated">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-23-resident-evil-7-disturbing-new-demo|title=Take a tour of Resident Evil 7's disturbing new demo|first=Tom|last=Phillips|date=August 23, 2016|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|archivedate=August 24, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824185301/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-23-resident-evil-7-disturbing-new-demo|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="mia">{{cite web|url=http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/701575/Resident-Evil-7-trailer-Capcom-channels-Silent-Hills-spine-tingling-story-trailer-Gamescom|title=Resident Evil 7 trailer: Capcom channels Silent Hills with spine-tingling story trailer|first=Liam|last=Martin|date=August 18, 2016|website=[[Daily Express]]|publisher=[[Northern & Shell]]|archivedate=August 20, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820153117/http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/701575/Resident-Evil-7-trailer-Capcom-channels-Silent-Hills-spine-tingling-story-trailer-Gamescom|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="banned">{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/resident-evil-7s-new-dlc-has-one-of-the-series-best-puz-1791840475|title=Resident Evil 7's New DLC Has One Of The Series' Best Puzzles|first=Heather|last=Alexandra|date=January 31, 2017|website=[[Kotaku]]|publisher=[[Univision Communications]]|archivedate=February 1, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201001429/http://kotaku.com/resident-evil-7s-new-dlc-has-one-of-the-series-best-puz-1791840475|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="DLC">{{cite web|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/01/31/resident-evil-7-pc-dlc-release-dates/|title=Resident Evil 7 shows off DLC scares|first=Alice|last=O'Connor|date=January 31, 2017|website=[[Rock, Paper, Shotgun]]|archivedate=January 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131131844/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/01/31/resident-evil-7-pc-dlc-release-dates/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="not a hero">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-resident-evil-7-dlc-chapter-arrives-this-spri/1100-6447006/|title=Free Resident Evil 7 DLC Chapter Arrives This Spring|first=Chris|last=Pereira|date=January 17, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531020950/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-resident-evil-7-dlc-chapter-arrives-this-spri/1100-6447006/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="MCPC">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/resident-evil-7-biohazard|title=Resident Evil 7: biohazard for PC Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=March 3, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303015735/http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/resident-evil-7-biohazard|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="MCPS4">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/resident-evil-7-biohazard|title=Resident Evil 7: biohazard for PlayStation 4 Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=February 16, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216071944/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/resident-evil-7-biohazard|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="MCXONE">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/resident-evil-7-biohazard|title=Resident Evil 7: biohazard for Xbox One Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=February 8, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208221110/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/resident-evil-7-biohazard|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="Destruct">{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-resident-evil-7-biohazard-413909.phtml|title=Review: Resident Evil 7 biohazard|first=Zack|last=Furniss|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[Destructoid]]|archivedate=January 26, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126074808/https://www.destructoid.com/review-resident-evil-7-biohazard-413909.phtml|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="EGM">{{cite web|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/|title=Resident Evil 7: Biohazard review|first=Ray|last=Carsillo|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly|EGMNow]]|publisher=[[EGM Media, LLC]]|archivedate=February 3, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203052738/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="GI">{{cite web|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/resident_evil_7_biohazard/b/playstation4/archive/2017/01/23/a-familiar-taste-of-blood.aspx|title=A Familiar Taste of Blood – Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – PlayStation 4|first=Andrew|last=Reiner|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[Game Informer]]|publisher=[[GameStop]]|archivedate=January 26, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126071453/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/resident_evil_7_biohazard/b/playstation4/archive/2017/01/23/a-familiar-taste-of-blood.aspx|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="GSpot">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/1900-6416603/|title=Resident Evil 7: biohazard Review|first=Scott|last=Butterworth|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=February 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212150228/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/1900-6416603/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="GRadar">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Review: 'about as an essential a horror experience as you can get'|first=Leon|last=Hurley|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[GamesRadar]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archivedate=June 25, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625130734/http://www.gamesradar.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="GB">{{cite web|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/resident-evil-7-review/1900-758/|title=Resident Evil 7 Review|first=Dan|last=Ryckert|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[Giant Bomb]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=February 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212150235/http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/resident-evil-7-review/1900-758/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/23/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review|title=Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Review|first=Choli|last=Rad|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=January 24, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170124041013/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/23/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="PCGUS">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/|title=Resident Evil 7: Biohazard review|first=Andy|last=Kelly|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archivedate=January 26, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126064104/http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="Poly">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/23/14287196/resident-evil-7-review-re7-vii-biohazard-ps4-playstation-4-vr-psvr-pc-windows-xbox-one-capcom|title=Resident Evil 7 review|first=Philip|last=Kollar|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|archivedate=January 26, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126001719/http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/23/14287196/resident-evil-7-review-re7-vii-biohazard-ps4-playstation-4-vr-psvr-pc-windows-xbox-one-capcom|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="P.T.S.D.">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/many-are-calling-resident-evil-7-the-new-silent-hills-but-its-so-much-more-than-that/|title=Many are calling Resident Evil 7 'the new Silent Hills'... but it's so much more than that|first=Andy|last=Hartup|date=June 14, 2016|website=[[GamesRadar]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archivedate=June 15, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615114035/http://www.gamesradar.com/many-are-calling-resident-evil-7-the-new-silent-hills-but-its-so-much-more-than-that/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="dispelled">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-producer-explains-what-the-full-ga/1100-6440991/|title=Resident Evil 7 Producer Explains What the Full Game Will Actually Be Like|first=Scott|last=Butterworth|date=June 16, 2016|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=June 17, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617131522/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-producer-explains-what-the-full-ga/1100-6440991/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="sweet home">{{cite web|url=http://www.shacknews.com/article/95664/the-facts-clues-and-theories-of-resident-evil-7|title=The Facts, Clues, and Theories of Resident Evil 7|first=Cassidee|last=Moser|date=July 1, 2016|website=[[Shacknews]]|publisher=[[Shacknews|Gamerhub]]|archivedate=July 3, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160703122102/http://www.shacknews.com/article/95664/the-facts-clues-and-theories-of-resident-evil-7|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="dissimilarity">{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/20/resident-evil-7-lantern-demo-gamescom/|title='Resident Evil 7' took just 15 minutes to creep me out|first=Nick|last=Summers|date=August 20, 2016|website=[[Engadget]]|publisher=[[AOL]]|archivedate=August 20, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820213019/https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/20/resident-evil-7-lantern-demo-gamescom/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="maligned">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/06/15/e3-2016-13-things-you-should-know-about-resident-evil-7|title=E3 2016: 13 Things You Should Know about Resident Evil 7|first=Daniel|last=Krupa|date=June 15, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=June 15, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615212418/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/06/15/e3-2016-13-things-you-should-know-about-resident-evil-7|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="sales cap">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-and-dead-rising-4-sales-projection/1100-6444883/|title=Resident Evil 7 and Dead Rising 4 Sales Projections Revealed|first=Eddie|last=Makuch|date=October 28, 2016|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=November 3, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103160059/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-and-dead-rising-4-sales-projection/1100-6444883/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="worldwide days">{{cite web|url=http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/news/html/e170127.html|title=RESIDENT EVIL 7 ''biohazard'' Ships Over 2.5 Million Worldwide!|date=January 27, 2017|publisher=[[Capcom]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531020953/http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/news/html/e170127.html|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="stock price">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/capcom-shares-fall-after-resident-7-ships-fewer-co/1100-6447397/|title=Capcom Shares Fall After Resident 7 Ships Fewer Copies Than Past Games|first=Eddie|last=Makuch|date=January 30, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531021226/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/capcom-shares-fall-after-resident-7-ships-fewer-co/1100-6447397/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="chart-track">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-01-30-resident-evil-7-has-third-best-week-one-sales-for-the-series|title=Resident Evil 7 has third-best week one sales of the series|first=Wesley|last=Yin-Poole|date=January 30, 2017|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|archivedate=February 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212150209/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-01-30-resident-evil-7-has-third-best-week-one-sales-for-the-series|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="third-best">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-10-uk-sales-chart-resident-evil-7-has-third-be/1100-6447369/|title=Top 10 UK Sales Chart: Resident Evil 7 Has Third-Best Debut In Series History|first=Tamoor|last=Hussain|date=January 30, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=February 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212150213/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-10-uk-sales-chart-resident-evil-7-has-third-be/1100-6447369/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="japanese charts">{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/lets-see-how-resident-evil-7-is-doing-in-japan-1791906888|title=Let's See How Resident Evil 7 Is Doing In Japan|first=Brian|last=Ashcraft|date=February 2, 2017|website=[[Kotaku]]|publisher=[[Univision Communications]]|archivedate=February 4, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170204023128/http://kotaku.com/lets-see-how-resident-evil-7-is-doing-in-japan-1791906888|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

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<ref name="second week">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-10-uk-sales-chart-resident-evil-7-holds-on-to-/1100-6447570/|title=Top 10 UK Sales Chart: Resident Evil 7 Holds On To Top Spot|first=Tamoor|last=Hussain|date=February 6, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531021611/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-10-uk-sales-chart-resident-evil-7-holds-on-to-/1100-6447570/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="item boxes">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/14/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-2-shotgun-in-the-box|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Official Vol. 2: Shotgun in the Box|date=October 14, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=October 22, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022000835/http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/14/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-2-shotgun-in-the-box|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="recorder">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/18/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-3-recorder|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Official Vol. 4: Recorder|date=October 18, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=November 14, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114182606/http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/18/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-3-recorder|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="survival">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/25/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-5-survival|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Official Vol. 5: Survival|date=October 25, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=November 18, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118031159/http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/25/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-5-survival|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="immortal">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/25/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-6-immortal|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Official Vol. 6: Immortal|date=October 25, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=October 26, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026234126/http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/25/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-6-immortal|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="imagination">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/11/01/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-8-imagination|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Official Vol. 8: Imagination|date=November 1, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=November 5, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105040052/http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/11/01/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-8-imagination|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="umbrella">{{cite video game|title=Resident Evil 7: Biohazard|developer=[[Capcom]]|publisher=Capcom|date=January 24, 2017|platform=[[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]]}}</ref>

<ref name="budget">{{cite web|url=http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/data/pdf/explanation/2016/3rd/explanation_2016_3rd_03.pdf|title=Third-Quarter Consolidated Financial Results Conference Call for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2017: Q&A Summary|date=February 1, 2017|publisher=[[Capcom]]|archivedate=February 27, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227124202/http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/data/pdf/explanation/2016/3rd/explanation_2016_3rd_03.pdf|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="moj">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/16/resident-evil-7-was-the-best-selling-game-of-january-2017|title=Resident Evil 7 Was the Best-Selling Game of January 2017|first=Seth G.|last=Macy|date=February 16, 2017|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=February 17, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217014353/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/16/resident-evil-7-was-the-best-selling-game-of-january-2017|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="jack's daughters">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7s-second-dlc-pack-is-out-today-here/1100-6447828/|title=Resident Evil 7's Second DLC Pack Is Out Today, Here's What It Includes|first=Oscar|last=Dayus|date=February 14, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531022021/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7s-second-dlc-pack-is-out-today-here/1100-6447828/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="chris">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/23/14721634/resident-evil-7-not-a-hero-free-dlc-chris-redfield|title=Resident Evil 7’s next DLC stars Chris Redfield|first=Michael|last=McWhertor|date=February 23, 2017|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|archivedate=February 26, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226075903/http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/23/14721634/resident-evil-7-not-a-hero-free-dlc-chris-redfield|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="background">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-composer-talks-about-his-eerie-aun/1100-6448381/|title=Resident Evil 7 Composer Talks About His Eerie "Aunt Rhody" Song And More In New Interview|first=Eddie|last=Makuch|date=March 4, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=March 4, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170304182627/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-composer-talks-about-his-eerie-aun/1100-6448381/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="february">{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2017/03/17/for-honor-and-resident-evil-7-top-us-charts-in-february/|title=For Honor and Resident Evil 7 top US charts in February|first=Sherif|last=Saed|date=March 17, 2017|website=[[VG247]]|publisher=[[VG247|Videogaming247 Ltd]]|archivedate=March 17, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317152650/http://www.vg247.com/2017/03/17/for-honor-and-resident-evil-7-top-us-charts-in-february/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="flat">{{cite web|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2017/04/the-making-of-resident-evil-7-part-3-and-4-are-available/|title=The Making of Resident Evil 7 Part 3 and 4 are Available|first=Rebecca|last=Hills-Duty|date=April 22, 2017|website=VRFocus|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531022131/https://www.vrfocus.com/2017/04/the-making-of-resident-evil-7-part-3-and-4-are-available/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="delayed">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/resident-evil-7s-free-not-hero-dlc-delayed-indefinitely-1618553|title=Resident Evil 7's free Not a Hero DLC delayed indefinitely|first=Ben|last=Skipper|date=April 25, 2017|website=[[International Business Times]]|publisher=[[IBT Media]]|archivedate=April 25, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170425143016/http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/resident-evil-7s-free-not-hero-dlc-delayed-indefinitely-1618553|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="re7-2013">{{cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/2017/03/23/resident-evil-7-cut-content-had-zombies-who-reacted-to-breathing-and-the-bakers-had-a-dog-named-diane/|title=Resident Evil 7 cut content: zombies who reacted to breathing, the Baker’s pet dog Diane|first=Stephany|last=Nunneley|date=March 23, 2017|website=[[VG247]]|publisher=[[VG247|Videogaming247 Ltd]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531022323/https://www.vg247.com/2017/03/23/resident-evil-7-cut-content-had-zombies-who-reacted-to-breathing-and-the-bakers-had-a-dog-named-diane/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="third-party">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/18/14314230/resident-evil-7-xbox-play-anywhere-pc|title=Resident Evil 7 biohazard supports cross-buy on Xbox One and PC|first=Samit|last=Sarkar|date=January 18, 2017|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|archivedate=January 18, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118224616/http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/18/14314230/resident-evil-7-xbox-play-anywhere-pc|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="gamesradar5">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/best-horror-games/|title=The 20 best horror games of all time|author=GamesRadar Staff|date=March 27, 2017|website=[[GamesRadar]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531022455/http://www.gamesradar.com/best-horror-games/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="lifetime">{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-expected-to-ship-10-million-units-/1100-6450098/|title=Resident Evil 7 Expected To Ship 10 Million Units, Still Has A Lot Of Work To Do|first=Eddie|last=Makuch|date=May 16, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531022706/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-expected-to-ship-10-million-units-/1100-6450098/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="worldVR">{{cite web|url=http://www.residentevil.net/uk/sevenrecord.html?ref=portal-uk--sevenrecord-index-titlemenu|title=GLOBAL STATS|website=ResidentEvil.net|publisher=[[Capcom]]|archivedate=May 16, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516223122/http://www.residentevil.net/uk/sevenrecord.html?ref=portal-uk--sevenrecord-index-titlemenu|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="denuvo">{{cite web|url=https://torrentfreak.com/denuvo-piracy-crisis-as-resident-evil-7-gets-cracked-in-record-time-170130/|title=Denuvo Piracy Crisis as Resident Evil 7 Gets Cracked in Record Time|date=January 30, 2017|website=[[TorrentFreak]]|archivedate=January 30, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170130134208/https://torrentfreak.com/denuvo-piracy-crisis-as-resident-evil-7-gets-cracked-in-record-time-170130/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="g4m45utr4">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/292778/Adding_VR_to_Resident_Evil_7_was_like_working_on_two_games_at_once.php|title=Adding VR to Resident Evil 7 was 'like working on two games at once'|first=Alan|last=Bradley|date=March 3, 2017|website=[[Gamasutra]]|publisher=[[UBM plc]]|archivedate=March 3, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303115752/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/292778/Adding_VR_to_Resident_Evil_7_was_like_working_on_two_games_at_once.php|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

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<ref name="TheVerge-Top15">{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/15/16776632/best-games-2017-zelda-mario-pubg-destiny|title=The 15 best games of 2017|author=Staff|date=December 15, 2017|website=[[The Verge]]}}</ref>

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<ref name="EW-2017">{{cite magazine|url=http://ew.com/gaming/best-video-games-2017/3-resident-evil-7-biohazard-multiplatform/|title=The Year's Best Games|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|issue=1496-97|first1=Aaron|last1=Morales|first2=Natalie|last2=Abrams|date=December 29, 2017|pages=92–94|archivedate=January 9, 2018|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20180109001341/http://ew.com/gaming/best-video-games-2017/3-resident-evil-7-biohazard-multiplatform/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="EuroG-Top50">{{cite web|url=https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-12-29-eurogamers-top-50-games-of-2017-20-11|title=Eurogamer's Top 50 Games of 2017: 20-11|author=Staff|date=December 29, 2017|website=[[Eurogamer]]|archivedate=January 9, 2018|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20180109001125/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-12-29-eurogamers-top-50-games-of-2017-20-11|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="GRadar-Top25">{{cite web|url=https://www.gamesradar.com/best-games-2017/2/|title=The best games of 2017: Page 2|author=Staff|date=December 22, 2017|website=[[GamesRadar+]]|archivedate=March 26, 2018|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20180326130308/https://www.gamesradar.com/best-games-2017/2/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

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<ref name="Vulture-2017">{{cite web|url=http://www.vulture.com/article/best-new-video-games-2017-so-far.html|title=The Best Video Games of 2017 (So Far)|first=Joshua|last=Rivera|date=June 27, 2017|website=[[Vulture.com]]|archivedate=July 16, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170716143004/http://www.vulture.com/article/best-new-video-games-2017-so-far.html|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="Hood-2017">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-09-05-resident-evil-7-gold-edition-announced|title=Resident Evil 7 Gold Edition announced|first=Vic|last=Hood|date=September 5, 2017|website=[[Eurogamer]]|archivedate=September 5, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170905160348/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-09-05-resident-evil-7-gold-edition-announced|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="GameCriticsAwards-2016">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/2016nominees.html|title=Game Critics Awards: Best of E3 2016 (2016 Nominees)|website=[[Game Critics Awards]]|archivedate=January 13, 2018|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20180113023317/http://www.gamecriticsawards.com/2016nominees.html|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

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Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

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{{Infobox video game
| title = Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
| image = Resident Evil 7 cover art.jpg
| developer = [[Capcom]]
| publisher = Capcom
| director = Koshi Nakanishi
| producer = {{Unbulleted list|Masachika Kawata|Tsuyoshi Kanda}}
| designer = {{Unbulleted list|Hajime Horiuchi|Keisuke Yamakawa}}
| programmer = {{Unbulleted list|Yosuke Noro|Tomofumi Ishida}}
| artist = {{Unbulleted list|Tomonori Takano|Toshihiko Tsuda|Hiroyuki Chi}}
| writer = {{Unbulleted list|Morimasa Sato|Richard Pearsey}}
| composer = {{Unbulleted list| Akiyuki Morimoto|Miwako Chinone|Satoshi Hori}}
| series = ''[[Resident Evil]]''
| engine = 
| platforms = {{Unbulleted list|[[Microsoft Windows]]|[[PlayStation 4]]|[[Xbox One]]|[[Nintendo Switch]]}}
| released = '''PC''', '''PS4''', '''XONE'''{{Video game release|WW|January 24, 2017|JP|January 26, 2017}}'''Nintendo Switch'''{{Video game release|JP|May 24, 2018}}
| genre = [[Survival horror]]
| modes = [[Single-player]]
}}

'''''Resident Evil 7: Biohazard'''''{{efn|Stylized as ''RESIDENT E'''VII'''_. biohazard''. Known in Japan as {{nihongo|'''''Biohazard 7: Resident Evil'''''|バイオハザード7 レジデントイービル|Baiohazādo Sebun Rejidento Ībiru|lead=yes}}, stylized as ''BIOHA'''7'''.ARD resident evil''.}} is a [[survival horror video game]] developed and published by [[Capcom]], released in January 2017 for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]] (for which it supports the [[PlayStation VR]] headset), [[Xbox One]] and in May 2018 for the [[Nintendo Switch]] in Japan. The ninth major installment in the ''[[Resident Evil]]'' series, ''Resident Evil 7'' diverges from the more action-oriented ''[[Resident Evil 5]]'' and ''[[Resident Evil 6]]'', returning to the franchise's survival horror roots, emphasizing exploration. The player controls [[Ethan Winters]] as he searches for his wife in a derelict plantation occupied by a cannibal family, solving puzzles and fighting enemies. It is the first main series game to use a [[First-person (video games)|first-person]] view.

''Resident Evil 7'' is the first full-length game to use Capcom's in-house RE Engine. The development was led by Koshi Nakanishi, director of the 2012 [[Nintendo 3DS]] game ''[[Resident Evil: Revelations]]''. A year prior to its announcement at [[E3 2016]], it was presented as a [[virtual reality]] demo called ''Kitchen''. ''Resident Evil 7'' was considered a return to form for the series; critics praised the gameplay, graphics, and design, but criticized the [[boss battles]] and the final chapter. As of March 2020, the game has sold over 7.5 million copies worldwide. Two [[downloadable content]] scenarios, ''Not a Hero'' and ''End of Zoe'', were released. A sequel, titled ''[[Resident Evil Village]]'', is scheduled to be released in 2021.

== Gameplay ==
[[File:Resident Evil 7 gameplay.png|thumb|left|Using a handgun in combat]]

The player controls [[Ethan Winters]] from a [[First-person (video games)|first-person]] perspective as he searches the Baker house for his missing wife.<ref name="ethan" /> Although Ethan is a civilian with few combat skills,<ref name="eurogamer" /> he is able to arm himself with a variety of weapons including [[handgun]]s, [[shotgun]]s, [[flamethrower]]s, [[Explosive material|explosives]] and [[chainsaw]]s<ref name="chainthrowers" /> against the Baker family and a humanoid form of [[fungus]] known as the "Molded". He can block attacks to reduce damage. Various sections of the game are spent being pursued by members of the Baker family, who, if engaged in combat, can only be temporarily incapacitated. However, these encounters are avoidable by means of stealth, or running away.<ref name="umbrella" /><ref name="immortal" />

Unlike ''[[Resident Evil 5]]'' and ''[[Resident Evil 6]]'', the gameplay emphasizes horror and exploration over action.<ref name="eurogamer" /><ref name="healing play" /> The inventory uses a grid-based system with an initial capacity of 12 slots, but may be expanded several times over the course of the game. An item can occupy up to two spaces, and four items may be assigned to the [[D-pad]]. Item boxes found in [[Saved game|save]] rooms may be used to manage and store items, and can be retrieved from different item boxes for later use.<ref name="umbrella" /><ref name="item boxes" /> Items in the inventory can be used, examined, or combined with other items to increase their usefulness.<ref name="survival" /> Many of the game's puzzles require that items be examined under certain conditions in order to reveal secrets.<ref name="imagination" /> [[Tape recorder]]s can be used to manually save the game's progress, which, depending on the given difficulty level, may require the use of a [[cassette tape]].<ref name="umbrella" /><ref name="recorder" /> [[VHS|Videotape]]s are scattered for Ethan to find, which place the player in the perspective of a different character, often revealing plot information or clues needed to solve a puzzle.<ref name="umbrella" /><ref name="PCGUS" /> The PlayStation 4 version is playable in [[virtual reality]] using the [[PlayStation VR]] headset.<ref name="ign" />

== Plot ==
In June 2017, Ethan Winters is drawn to a derelict [[plantation]] in Dulvey, [[Louisiana]], by a message from his wife, Mia, who has been presumed dead since going missing in 2014. He finds Mia imprisoned in the basement of a seemingly abandoned house, but she becomes violent and attacks him, forcing him to kill her. After receiving a call from a woman named Zoe offering assistance, Ethan is attacked by a revived Mia, who cuts his hand off. Jack, the patriarch of the Baker family, captures Ethan. After Zoe reattaches his hand, Ethan is held captive by Jack, his wife Marguerite, their son Lucas, and an elderly catatonic woman in a wheelchair. Ethan escapes but is pursued around the house by Jack, who has powerful regenerative abilities. In the basement, Ethan discovers reanimated monsters known as Molded. Zoe reveals that she is Jack's daughter, and that the family and Mia are infected, but can be cured with a special serum. Ethan makes his way to an old house to retrieve the serum ingredients, kills Marguerite, and has visions of a young girl. Lucas captures Zoe and Mia and forces Ethan to navigate a booby-trapped barn to find them. Ethan chases away Lucas and frees Zoe and Mia. Zoe develops two serum doses, but they are attacked by Jack, now heavily mutated; Ethan kills him using one of the serums.<ref name="umbrella" />

Ethan must choose to cure either Mia or Zoe. Choosing Zoe leaves Mia heartbroken, despite Ethan's promise to send help. As he and Zoe flee on a boat, Zoe reveals that the Bakers were infected after Mia arrived with a young girl named Eveline when the wreck of a tanker ship washed ashore. Eveline stops their escape by calcifying Zoe, killing her, and Ethan is knocked from the boat by a creature. If Ethan chooses Mia, Zoe gives a bitter farewell to him and Mia. As he and Mia flee on a boat, they come across the crashed tanker, where they are attacked by the creature and knocked from the boat. Mia awakens after she was knocked off the boat and searches the wrecked ship for Ethan while experiencing visions of Eveline, who refers to Mia as her mother. Eventually, Mia's memory is restored, revealing that she was a covert operative for a corporation that developed Eveline as a [[Biological agent|bioweapon]], codenamed E-001. Mia and agent Alan Droney were to escort Eveline as she was transported aboard the tanker; Eveline escaped containment, killed Alan, and sank the ship. She infected Mia in an effort to force her to be her mother. Mia finds Ethan and gives him a vial of Eveline's genetic material.<ref name="umbrella" />

If Ethan cured Mia, she resists Eveline's control long enough to seal Ethan out of the ship; if he cured Zoe, Mia succumbs to Eveline's control and attacks Ethan, forcing him to kill her. Ethan discovers a hidden laboratory inside an abandoned salt mine. He learns that Eveline is a bio-organic weapon capable of infecting people with a psychotropic mold that gives her control over her victims' minds, resulting in insanity, mutation, and superhuman regenerative abilities. Eveline grew up obsessed with having a family, driving her to infect Mia and the Bakers and lure Ethan. Lucas was immunized against Eveline's control by her creators, The Connections, in exchange for providing observations on her. Using the lab equipment and Eveline's genetic material, Ethan synthesizes a toxin to kill her, and proceeds through tunnels that lead back to the Baker house. He overcomes Eveline's hallucinations, and injects Eveline with the toxin. She reverts to her other form, the elderly woman in a wheelchair; Eveline has been rapidly aging since escaping. Eveline mutates into a large monster and, aided by the arrival of a military squad led by [[Chris Redfield]], Ethan kills her with an anti-bioweapon pistol. Chris extracts Ethan (and Mia, if she survived) in a helicopter branded with the Umbrella Corporation logo.<ref name="umbrella" />

===''Not a Hero''===
[[Bioterrorism Security Assessment Alliance|BSAA]] agent Chris Redfield teams up with the now reformed Umbrella Corporation, also known as Blue Umbrella, in order to apprehend Lucas Baker and uncover evidence on the mysterious group that created Eveline, called "The Connections". After rescuing Ethan Winters and sending him away on a helicopter, Chris proceeds into Lucas' lab in the salt mine, where he accidentally runs into one of Lucas' traps and has a bomb attached to his left wrist. Undeterred, Chris continues his pursuit. He tries to rescue several captured Umbrella soldiers, but they are killed by Lucas' traps. Eventually, Lucas activates a timer on Chris' bomb. Chris is forced to freeze the bomb in [[liquid nitrogen]], disabling it long enough for him to remove it.

With the bomb removed, Chris battles his way through more of Lucas' Molded and traps. He then finds his way into a secret Connections research lab, where Lucas had killed all of the Connections researchers and plans to betray the organization. Chris manages to corner and shoot Lucas, which triggers a mutation in his body. Chris battles and eventually kills the mutated Lucas, and stops him from transferring all of his data on Eveline to an unknown party. With his mission done and Eveline's infection contained, Chris returns to the Umbrella base camp for an urgent call.

===''End of Zoe''===
Following the path in the main game in which Ethan cures Mia instead of Zoe, Zoe wanders into the swamp and is apparently killed by Eveline; however, a pair of Umbrella soldiers find her body and discover she is still alive. They are ambushed by Joe Baker, Zoe's uncle, who lives in the Dulvey swamps and has not been affected by Eveline's mold. Joe initially believes Umbrella is responsible for Zoe's condition, but a surviving Umbrella soldier claims they have a cure for Zoe stored in a nearby shack. Joe goes to the shack, finding a partial cure, and returns to find the Umbrella soldier killed by a Molded.

Joe initially flees with Zoe on a boat to find the Umbrella base but is soon forced to search for the base on foot. A powerful and seemingly unkillable Molded called the "Swamp Man" pursues them along the way. Joe and Zoe find the Umbrella base abandoned. They learn that the cure has been moved to a nearby paddle boat. Joe boards the boat and, after encountering the Swamp Man once again, uncovers a full dose of the cure. The Swamp Man captures Zoe before Joe can administer the cure. Joe gives chase into a heavily infected portion of the swamp and finds Zoe in an abandoned church. Inside, Joe is ambushed by the Swamp Man, who is revealed to be a heavily mutated Jack Baker. Jack knocks Joe unconscious and throws him into the swamp water to die.

Joe washes up near the Baker mansion and finds himself in the midst of a battle between the Molded and Umbrella forces. He recovers an Umbrella power [[Gauntlet (glove)|gauntlet]] and enters the mansion, where he successfully kills Jack and administers the cure to Zoe just as Umbrella reinforcements arrive, including Chris Redfield. Chris assures Joe and Zoe that they are there to help, and Zoe is fully cured of her infection. She then receives a phone call from Ethan, and thanks him for keeping his promise to send help for her.

== Development ==
[[File:RE Engine logo.jpg|thumb|160px|''Resident Evil 7'' debuted the use of the RE Engine in a full-length video game.]]

Following the release of ''Resident Evil 6'', Capcom conducted internal discussions regarding the direction of the next installment. A preliminary version of the game, developed in 2013, featured a more action-oriented gameplay, similar to that of ''Resident Evil 6''. Taking inspiration from the 1981 film ''[[The Evil Dead]]'', the developers decided to scale back the game to one location and use a first-person perspective to immerse players and return the series to its roots of [[survival horror]].<ref name="polygon" /><ref name=re7-2013/> Development began around February 2014.<ref name="famitsu" /> The game is built on a custom [[game engine]], named the RE Engine, which includes [[Virtual reality#Video games|virtual reality (VR)]] development tools.<ref name="PR" /> The decision to make the game first-person was made well before VR was considered;<ref name="ign" /> VR development started in October 2015, for which a separate team was created.<ref name="g4m45utr4" /> The introduction of VR demanded that textures be more detailed, discarding [[Texture (visual arts)|flat textures]] and inaccurate object sizes that had previously been used.<ref name="flat" />

A year before the game's announcement, Capcom presented to attendants of [[E3 2015]] a first-person horror-themed VR demo, ''KI7CHEN'', which ran on the same engine.<ref name="PR" /><ref name="digitalspy" /> While ''Resident Evil 7'' had been in development long before, ''KI7CHEN'' was seen as an opportunity to evaluate how the RE Engine and its VR capabilities would be received.<ref name="ign" /> As a hint to the demo's relation to ''Resident Evil 7'', the logo of ''KI7CHEN'' had the letter "T" designed so that it resembled a "7", but it went largely unnoticed.<ref name="famitsu" /> In the company's Integrated Report of 2015, the ''Resident Evil'' development division of Capcom was stated to focus on creating experiences for the VR market, which included the new VR engine and games for the [[Eighth generation of video game consoles|eighth generation of consoles]].<ref name="dd1" />

The game was directed by Koshi Nakanishi, who previously helmed ''[[Resident Evil: Revelations]]'', leading a development team numbering at about 120 staff.<ref name="polygon" /> For the first time in the series, the narrative designer is a westerner—Richard Pearsey, writer of the two expansion packs of ''[[F.E.A.R. (video game)|F.E.A.R.]]'' and one of the narrative designers of ''[[Spec Ops: The Line]]''.<ref name="pearsey" /> At the time of the game's reveal, development was around 65% complete.<ref name="famitsu" /> Some of the creature models in ''Resident Evil 7'' were first created in physical form – a number of them from actual meat – by [[make-up artist]]s, to then be scanned through the employment of [[photogrammetry]]. This technology developed over half of the general assets of the game, but posed a problem in researching the setting of Louisiana because its considerable demand for equipment made it unviable for transport, which required Capcom to model by hand.<ref name="photogrammetry" /> The game's score was composed by Capcom's lead composer Akiyuki Morimoto, Miwako Chinone, and Satoshi Hori, with additional contributions from [[Cris Velasco]] and Brian D'Oliveira.<ref name="vgmo" /> Its theme song, an arranged version of the traditional American folk song "[[Go Tell Aunt Rhody]]", was written by [[Michael A. Levine]] and performed by [[Jordan Reyne]]. Levine's step-daughter Mariana Barreto was the original choice, but ended up doing the background vocals. The song went through about 20 versions until completion.<ref name="background" /> A soundtrack was released digitally by [[Sumthing Else Music Works]] alongside the game on January 24.<ref name="vgmo" />

== Release and marketing ==
In October 2016, [[Capcom]] launched a 10 part video series called ''The World of Resident Evil 7'', teasing pieces of the game's contents.<ref name="NAEUJP" /><ref name="Gameplay" /> A cross-save feature between Microsoft Windows and the Xbox One was confirmed in November 2016.<ref name="crossbox one" /> If bought on either PC through the Windows Store or on the Xbox One digitally, it is playable on both platforms through the Xbox Play Anywhere program,<ref name="anywhere" /> making it the first game published by a third-party to be a part of the program.<ref name="third-party" /> A cloud version for the [[Nintendo Switch]], titled ''Biohazard 7: Resident Evil Cloud Version'', was released in Japan on May 24, 2018. Players may access the first 15 minutes of the game for free, and continue playing it afterwards by purchasing a pass allowing unlimited play for 180 days.<ref name="Cloud" />

The internal marketing team at Capcom collaborated with creative agency iam8bit to produce an [[escape room]] called ''Resident Evil Escape Room Experience'', in which groups of six are guided through a series of rooms by [[Umbrella Corporation]] employees. It was held at a gallery space in [[Echo Park, Los Angeles]].<ref name="evil umbrella" /> In [[London]], a similar event was hosted in concurrence with the release.<ref name="concurrence" />

Purchase of a [[GameStop]]-exclusive Collector's Edition included an eight-inch model of the Baker mansion, which when opened functions as a [[music box]] playing the main theme rendition of "Go Tell Aunt Rhody", a [[mannequin]] finger-shaped 4 gigabyte [[USB flash drive]] contained within a [[VHS]] tape box, a [[Steelbook|SteelBook Case]] containing the game, a [[lithograph]] of the Baker family, and a note.<ref name="eight-inch mannequin" /><ref name="vhs finger" /> The UK version added the Survival Pack: Action Set DLC, a 20th anniversary artbook and a seven-inch replica of the mansion, but did not feature the music box.<ref name="20th survival" /> U.S. pre-orders on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One came with a code for a free download of ''[[Resident Evil: Retribution]]''.<ref name="restitution" /> A [[digital scent technology|4D candle]] with the scent of the Baker House Mansion was made to enhance the virtual reality experience.<ref name="digital scent technology" /> The Gold Edition, released on December 12, 2017, includes previously released [[downloadable content]] (DLC) as well as the ''End of Zoe'' DLC.<ref name="Hood-2017" />

''Resident Evil 7: Biohazard'' was released for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]] and [[Xbox One]] in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand on January 24, 2017, and in Japan on January 26.<ref name="NAEUJP" /><ref name="turnleft"/> For the first 12 months of its release, the [[virtual reality]] format was exclusive to [[PlayStation VR]].<ref name="psvr" /> Over 4,700,000 players have accumulated worldwide, over 750,000 of them being VR users.<ref name="worldVR" /> The PC version was [[Tamper resistance|tamper-protected]] by anti-piracy software [[Denuvo]], which was hacked within five days of release.<ref name="denuvo" />

=== Playable demonstrations ===
Shortly after the game's reveal, a playable teaser named ''Resident Evil 7 Teaser: Beginning Hour'' was released on the [[PlayStation Store]].<ref name="PR" /> The demo takes place in a dilapidated house, which the unnamed male player character needs to escape.<ref name="2 times" /> Depending on the actions taken by the player, the teaser may have three different outcomes.<ref name="dilapidated" /> Capcom later revealed that the teaser was a standalone experience and not a segment of the game, which has more variety in its environments, and additional mechanics, such as combat.<ref name="Q&A" /><ref name="such final" /> By July 2016, the demo had been downloaded over 2 million times.<ref name="downloaded" /> An update called the "Twilight Version" was released on September 15, 2016, and gave access to new rooms and items to find.<ref name="twilight" /> Along with the new version, Capcom released a trailer for the game. Another update called the "Midnight Version" was released on December 3, which unlocked additional areas of the house, along with several new items to find and a puzzle concerning a riddle in the Twilight Version.<ref name="capcum" /> The demo was released for Xbox One on December 9 and for PC on December 19.<ref name="xbox hour" />

A playable demo called ''Lantern'' was made available for attendees at [[Gamescom#2016|Gamescom 2016]], as part of revealing the first ''Resident Evil 7'' [[Trailer (promotion)#Video game trailers|story trailer]]. It makes use of [[Found footage (film technique)|found footage]] and [[first-person narrative]] as it tells the story of a young woman by the name of Mia hiding from an agitated old lady holding a lantern. The old lady is Marguerite Baker, who was first mentioned in ''Beginning Hour''.<ref name="agitated" /><ref name="mia" />

=== Downloadable content ===
The first downloadable content package for the game, ''Banned Footage Vol. 1'', was released for the PlayStation 4 on January 31, 2017. ''Banned Footage Vol. 1'' includes two scenarios, called "Nightmare" and "Bedroom", and a new game mode, "Ethan Must Die".<ref name="DLC" /><ref name="banned" /> On February 14, ''Banned Footage Vol. 2'' was released for the PlayStation 4, which includes two additional scenarios, called "21" and "Daughters", and a new game mode, "Jack's 55th Birthday". ''Banned Footage Vol. 1'' and ''Banned Footage Vol. 2'' were released for the Xbox One and PC on February 21.<ref name="jack's daughters" /> ''Not a Hero'' – a story chapter where players control [[Chris Redfield]],<ref name="chris" /> which was delayed from its Q2 2017 release date,<ref name="not a hero" /><ref name="delayed" /> was released for free, on December 12, 2017, along with a new DLC called ''End of Zoe'', that came out the same day.<ref name="Hood-2017" /> While ''End of Zoe'' was developed by Capcom, development duties for ''Not a Hero'' were outsourced to [[HexaDrive]].<ref name="HexaDrive" />

== Reception ==

=== Pre-release ===
Due to its first-person presentation, the game has drawn comparisons to [[Konami]]'s cancelled ''[[Silent Hills]]'' game and its ''[[P.T. (video game)|P.T.]]'' demo. Capcom responded to this by pointing out that ''Resident Evil 7'' was in development long before the reveal of ''P.T.'',<ref name="P.T.S.D." /> and dispelled any rumors about staff of ''P.T.'' having been hired to work on the game.<ref name="dispelled" /> ''[[Shacknews]]'' noted that ''Beginning Hour'' had several similarities with ''[[Sweet Home (video game)|Sweet Home]]'' (1989), the Capcom horror game that inspired the original ''[[Resident Evil (1996 video game)|Resident Evil]]'' (1996). These similarities to ''Sweet Home'' include the plot of a film crew going to an abandoned house, a paranormal female presence in the house, and a tragic tale involving a family that once lived there.<ref name="sweet home" /> ''[[Eurogamer]]'' found the element of survival horror in ''Lantern'' reminiscent of ''[[Alien: Isolation]]''.<ref name="agitated" /> ''Resident Evil 7'' was well-received for the dissimilarity to its polarizing predecessor, in particular the change from [[Action-adventure game|action-oriented]] combat and effects to an approach more grounded in horror.<ref name="dissimilarity" /><ref name="maligned" />

===Post-release===
{{Video game reviews
| MC = (PC) 83/100<ref name="MCPC" /> (PS4) 86/100<ref name="MCPS4" /> (XONE) 86/100<ref name="MCXONE" />
| Destruct = 10/10<ref name="Destruct" />
| EGM = 9.5/10<ref name="EGM" />
| GI = 8.5/10<ref name="GI" />
| GSpot = 8/10<ref name="GSpot" />
| GRadar = {{Rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="GRadar" />
| GB = {{Rating|4|5}}<ref name="GB" />
| IGN = 7.7/10<ref name="IGN" />
| PCGUS = 90/100<ref name="PCGUS" />
| Poly = 9/10<ref name="Poly" />
}}

The game received generally favorable reviews according to [[Metacritic]].<ref name="MCPC"/><ref name="MCPS4"/><ref name="MCXONE"/> ''Resident Evil 7'' was included in numbered lists of the best video games in 2017: 1st place for "Best Horror Game of All Time" and 6th place in the 25 Best Games of 2017 list at ''[[GamesRadar+]]''<ref name="gamesradar5" /><ref name="GRadar-Top25" /> and 5th place at ''[[Business Insider]]''.<ref name="business insider" /> ''[[Vulture.com]]'' listed it among the best video games of the year.<ref name="Vulture-2017" /> ''[[PlayStation Official Magazine – UK]]'' listed it as the 4th best PlayStation VR game.<ref name="PTOMUK" /> ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' ranked the game 3rd on their list of the "Best Games of 2017",<ref name="EW-2017" /> ''[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]'' ranked it 5th on their list of the 50 best games of 2017,<ref name="Poly-2017" /> and ''[[Electronic Gaming Monthly|EGMNow]]'' ranked it 7th on their list of the 25 Best Games of 2017,<ref name="EGMNow-Top25" /> while ''[[Eurogamer]]'' ranked it 14th on their list of the "Top 50 Games of 2017".<ref name="EuroG-Top50" /> [[Ben "Yahtzee" Croshaw]] of ''[[The Escapist (magazine)|The Escapist]]'' listed it as his favorite game of 2017,<ref name="Escapist-Top5" /> and ''[[The Verge]]'' named it as one of their 15 Best Games of 2017.<ref name="TheVerge-Top15" /> In ''[[Game Informer]]''{{'}}s Reader's Choice Best of 2017 Awards, it came in the lead for "Best VR Game",<ref name="GIReadersChoice" /> receiving the award for "Best VR Action" in their 2017 Action Game of the Year Awards.<ref name="GI-Action" />

''[[Destructoid]]''{{'}}s Zack Furniss felt that the primary accomplishment of ''Resident Evil 7'' concerned its pacing, which was praised as "masterful". Furniss' apprehensive expectations of how the story would unfold were subverted to his liking, deeming the result a blend similar to the horror and comedy found in ''The Evil Dead'' films. He found a sense of finality in the combat and lauded it for having produced lasting tension. What held more sway, however, was the priority of survival horror, with the management of limited resources meeting a positive response. Furniss considered the [[boss fight]]s to be "harrowing" and welcomed the consistent surreality of the game. His playthrough with the PlayStation VR inspired unease, unpredictable [[jump scare]]s and ultimately an "intuitive" experience.<ref name="Destruct" /> Ray Carsillo of ''EGMNow'' favored the atmosphere's constant mood of anxiety, which was partly impacted by the interiors of the main setting. The [[sound design]] was also thought to complement this sense of dread, increasing the level of player involvement. He noted the slow narrative build as the game's most substantial achievement, and likened its efficacy to that of earlier games in the series. Like Furniss, Carsillo expressed appreciation for the pacing, and opined that it brought considerable intrigue, accommodating lengthy play sessions. Playing with the virtual reality headset was "even more frightening than doing it normally", according to Carsillo, echoing Furniss' view that it made the game more immersive.<ref name="EGM" /> Writing for ''Game Informer'', Andrew Reiner commended the "tense, unsettling, overly gory" atmosphere for providing a competent introduction to ''Resident Evil 7''. The Baker house and the nature of exploring it posed significant interest to him, for together, they would present new aspects regarding the occupants and be enhanced by the first-person perspective.<ref name="GI" /> Scott Butterworth at ''[[GameSpot]]'' enjoyed the narrative overall, valuing its memorable moments and the thematic consistency of the writing. He was impressed with the reliance of atmosphere as opposed to jump scares to heighten the feeling of danger. Using the Baker family to multifarious ends of gameplay was complimented as a logical extension of the established world; the interactive VHS tapes were approved of for the same reason, said to serve "beautifully as both a narrative device and a way to break up Ethan's exhausting mission". On PlayStation VR, Butterworth mentioned that, in its employment, the element of horror appeared more realistic.<ref name="GSpot" />

Leon Hurley, writing for ''GamesRadar+'', was of the opinion that, while the "gore and guts" were sparingly effective, a number of his most favorite moments had to do with investigating the "beautifully designed" Baker house. As for the VR, it was dubbed as a terrifying experience "where the mildewy atmosphere gets into your soul".<ref name="GRadar" /> ''[[Giant Bomb]]''{{'}}s Dan Ryckert referred to ''Resident Evil 7'' as the reinvigoration of earlier components in the series while at the same time yielding a fresh outlook with a yet-unrivaled story. The main antagonists bore substantial weight to Ryckert's cause for worry, and gave way to thrills when prompted to flee them. He viewed the first-person perspective as "bold", and attributed to the PlayStation VR, an earnest addition to the "scare factor".<ref name="GB" /> Chloi Rad of ''[[IGN]]'' endorsed the pervading tone of eeriness in the game, owed entirely to the plantation, which she thought was "one of the creepiest single settings since the [[Spencer Mansion]]". Also, she observed that the game world gave off a robust [[sense of place]] with unwavering exploration. To her, the Baker family were the most compelling of the characters because of the consequent emotional strain felt in their presence.<ref name="IGN" /> Andy Kelly at ''[[PC Gamer]]'' began his review, writing, "It's a return to the atmospheric, slow-burning horror of the original". He disagreed with Ryckert's assessment that the first-person was a bold reinvention, instead praising it for being "classic ''Resident Evil'' through and through". Kelly saw the regular state of vulnerability he was faced within the game as one of its greatest strengths, giving credit to the visuals and audio for adding to the "rumbling sense of dread". He considered flashbacks via VHS tapes to be one of his favorite features.<ref name="PCGUS" /> ''Polygon''{{'}}s Philip Kollar applauded ''Resident Evil 7''{{'}}s return to form, declaring that "no ''Resident Evil'' game since the first has done as good a job as ''RE7'' at making me feel scared and helpless".<ref name="Poly" />

Conversely, Furniss observed the boss fight and ending as disappointing. He cited issues with the PlayStation VR, including the prospect of sacrificing graphics for improved aim and immersion, as the resolution would decrease while in virtual reality.<ref name="Destruct" /> Carsillo disliked the inventory system because its restricted capacity left weaponry and ammunition with the same amount of space as other items critical to story progression.<ref name="EGM" /> The lack of character development for the protagonist Ethan Winters was disparaged as well, with Reiner stating that the plot suffered flaws of inconsistency from this approach. Also subject to criticism was the required body movements while in seated VR mode, which were described as stomach-churning.<ref name="GI" /> Butterworth felt a loss of excitement by the end, blaming the repetition of certain assignments to be carried out. He faulted enemies for exerting less of a threat than was preferred in the given difficulty level. Unlike with other platforms, Butterworth detected inferior visual performance on the Xbox One with degraded colors and textures.<ref name="GSpot" /> Hurley expressed disapproval of the decision one comes across near the end of the game, calling into question its relevance by arguing that it could be quickly resolved in the event of regret.<ref name="GRadar" /> Rad criticized ''Resident Evil 7'' for its dependence on "overplayed tropes about rural America" which would eventually resemble a cartoon, and the puzzles were appraised as the sole shortcoming of the setting.<ref name="IGN" /> Kollar accused boss battles of interrupting the inherent suspense.<ref name="Poly" />

The game won the Gold Prize, User's Choice Prizes, and the PlayStation VR Special Award at the PlayStation Awards.<ref name="PlayStationAwards" /> It was also nominated for "Best Setting" in ''PC Gamer''{{'}}s 2017 Game of the Year Awards,<ref name="PCGamerNom" /> and won the award for "Best VR Game" in ''Destructoid''{{'}}s Game of the Year Awards 2017.<ref name="Destructoid-GOTY" /> It also won the People's Choice Award for "Best VR Experience" for which it was a runner-up in ''IGN''{{'}}s Best of 2017 Awards;<ref name="IGNAwards2017D" /> its other nominations were for "Best Xbox One Game", "Best PlayStation 4 Game", "Best Action/Adventure Game", and "Best Graphics".<ref name="IGNAwards2017A" /><ref name="IGNAwards2017B" /><ref name="IGNAwards2017C" /><ref name="IGNAwards2017E" />

=== Sales ===
Capcom's pre-release sales projection for the game's launch window, through the end of March 2017, was 4 million copies.<ref name="sales cap" /> The game had shipped over 2.5 million units worldwide days after the release, while the demo exceeded 7.15 million downloads.<ref name="worldwide days" /> The modest shipment figure had an effect on Capcom's [[stock price]], which fell more than three percent following the [[Tokyo Stock Exchange]].<ref name="stock price" /> It was the best-selling video game in the UK during its week of release according to [[Chart-Track]], amounting to the third-best debut in ''Resident Evil'' history behind ''[[Resident Evil 5]]'' (7.1 million) and ''[[Resident Evil 6]]'' (6.6 million). 200,000 copies had also been sold through [[Steam (software)|Steam]] during that time.<ref name="stock price" /><ref name="chart-track" /><ref name="third-best" /> It ranked first in the Japanese charts for the week ending January 29; the PS4 sales totalled 187,306 copies,<ref name="japanese charts" /> 58.9 percent of its initial shipment.<ref name="fifty eight" /> In the month of January in the United States, ''Resident Evil 7'' sold the most out of any video game.<ref name="moj" />

On February 1, Capcom communicated to its investors that the game had recouped its budget,<ref name="budget" /> while it remained at the top of the UK sales chart in its second week<ref name="second week" /> and ranked as the second best-selling video game in the United States, behind ''[[For Honor]]''.<ref name="february" /> By April 2017, ''Resident Evil 7'' had sold 3.5 million copies worldwide, short of Capcom's expectation of 4 million.<ref name="eurogamer2" /> In May 2017, Capcom gave the game a lifetime sales forecast of ten million units, citing favorable reviews, marketing and downloadable content as contributing factors.<ref name="lifetime" /> The game entered the top 10 of "Capcom Platinum Titles" that passed 1 million sold copies, and by September 2018, total sales reached 5.7 million,<ref name="Capcom-Sep2018" /> which rose to 6 million by that December<ref name="Capcom-Jan2019" /> and 7.5 million by March 2020.<ref name="Capcom" />

=== Accolades ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Year !! Award !! Category !! Result !! Ref
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="2" | 2016
| rowspan="1" | [[Game Critics Awards]]
| Best VR Game
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="GameCriticsAwards-2016" />
|-
| rowspan="1" | [[Golden Joystick Awards]] 2016
| Most Wanted Game
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="DigitalSpy-2016"/>
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="7" | 2017
| rowspan="3" | [[Golden Joystick Awards]] 2017
| Best VR Game
| {{Won}}
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="TechRadar-2017" /><ref name="PCGamer-Nov2017" />
|-
| [[Ultimate Game of the Year]]
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best Gaming Performance (Jack Brand)
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| rowspan="1" | Ping Awards
| Best International Game
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="Ping2017Nom" />
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[The Game Awards 2017]]
| Best Game Direction
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="Polygon-Dec2017" />
|-
| Best Audio Design
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Best VR/AR Game
| {{Won}}
|-
| style="text-align:center;" rowspan="20" | 2018
| rowspan="2" | New York Game Awards 2018
| Big Apple Award for Best Game of the Year
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="NYGA2018" />
|-
| Coney Island Dreamland Award for Best Virtual Reality Game
| {{Won}}
|-
| rowspan="10" | National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers Awards
| Animation, Technical
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="10" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="NAVGTR2018Nom" /><ref name="NAVGTR2018Winners" />
|-
| Camera Direction in a Game Engine
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Control Design, VR
| {{Won}}
|-
| Direction in a Game Cinema
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Game, Franchise Action
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Graphics, Technical
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Performance in a Drama, Supporting (Katie O'Hagan)
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| Sound Effects
| {{Won}}
|-
| Sound Mixing in Virtual Reality
| {{Won}}
|-
| Use of Sound, Franchise
| {{Won}}
|-
| rowspan="2" | Italian Video Game Awards
| People's Choice
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="2" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="IVGA2018" />
|-
| Game of the Year
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| rowspan="3" | [[SXSW Gaming Awards]]
| Excellence in SFX
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="3" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="SXSW2018Nom" /><ref name="SXSW2018Winners" />
|-
| Excellence in Technical Achievement
| {{Nominated}}
|-
| VR Game of the Year
| {{Won}}
|-
| rowspan="1" | [[Game Developers Choice Awards]]
| Best VR/AR Game
| {{Nominated}}
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="GDC2018" /><ref name="GDC2018B" />
|-
| rowspan="1" | Game Audio Network Guild Awards
| Best VR Audio
| {{Won}}
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="GANG2018" />
|-
| rowspan="1" | [[Famitsu Awards]]
| Excellence Prize
| {{Won}}
| rowspan="1" style="text-align:center;" | <ref name="Famitsu-2018Awards" />
|}

== Sequel ==
A sequel, titled ''[[Resident Evil 8: Village|Resident Evil Village]]'', was officially revealed during PS5 game event, and has a release date of 2021. The game, set a few years after the events of ''Resident Evil 7'', features a first-person perspective along with Ethan Winters and Chris Redfield.<ref>{{cite news |title=Resident Evil 8 announced at PS5 reveal event|url=https://www.polygon.com/2020/6/11/21286852/resident-evil-8-village-trailer-release-date-capcom|accessdate=June 11, 2020 |website=Polygon |date=June 11, 2020}}</ref>

== Notes ==
{{Notelist}}

== References ==
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<ref name="Q&A">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-wont-feature-quick-time-events/|title=Resident Evil 7 won't feature quick-time events|first=Tom|last=Sykes|date=June 28, 2016|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archivedate=June 28, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160628152907/http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-wont-feature-quick-time-events/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="ethan">{{cite web|url=http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/704399/Resident-Evil-7-Ethan-Resident-Evil-7-Demo-release-date-Biohazard|title=Resident Evil 7 Ethan story revealed as talk turns to classic character drought|first=Gary|last=Jones|date=August 27, 2016|website=[[Daily Express]]|publisher=[[Northern & Shell]]|archivedate=September 11, 2016|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20160911065720/http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/704399/Resident-Evil-7-Ethan-Resident-Evil-7-Demo-release-date-Biohazard|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="polygon">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/e3/2016/6/15/11940734/resident-evil-7-biohazard-e3-2016|title=Resident Evil 7's demo content won't be in the main game, but a new hero will|first=Michael|last=McWhertor|date=June 15, 2016|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|archivedate=June 15, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615063922/http://www.polygon.com/e3/2016/6/15/11940734/resident-evil-7-biohazard-e3-2016|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="famitsu">{{cite web|url=http://www.play-asia.com/famitsu-interview-reveals-resident-evil-7-is-about-65-percent-complete/5f/747wj|title=Famitsu Interview Reveals Resident Evil 7 is About 65 Percent Complete!|date=June 16, 2016|website=[[Play-Asia]]|archivedate=February 10, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170210152939/http://www.play-asia.com/famitsu-interview-reveals-resident-evil-7-is-about-65-percent-complete/5f/747wj|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="ign">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/06/15/e3-2016-13-things-you-should-know-about-resident-evil-7?page=2|title=E3 2016: 13 Things You Should Know about Resident Evil 7|first=Daniel|last=Krupa|date=June 15, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=June 16, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160616102852/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/06/15/e3-2016-13-things-you-should-know-about-resident-evil-7?page=2|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="digitalspy">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/e3/news/a653328/capcoms-kitchen-vr-game-on-project-morpheus-is-the-scariest-weve-ever-played/|title=Kitchen is the scariest VR game ever|first=Matt|last=Hill|date=June 17, 2015|website=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Communications]]|archivedate=November 15, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151115133055/http://www.digitalspy.com/gaming/e3/news/a653328/capcoms-kitchen-vr-game-on-project-morpheus-is-the-scariest-weve-ever-played/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="PR">{{cite web|url=http://www.capcom-unity.com/timturi/blog/2016/06/13/resident-evil-7-biohazard-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-fear|title=Resident Evil 7 biohazard Ushers in a New Era of Fear|first=Tim|last=Turi|date=June 13, 2016|publisher=[[Capcom]]|archivedate=June 15, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615084216/http://www.capcom-unity.com/timturi/blog/2016/06/13/resident-evil-7-biohazard-ushers-in-a-new-era-of-fear|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="dd1">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2015-10-13-capcoms-resident-evil-division-focusing-on-vr|title=Capcom's Resident Evil division "focusing" on VR|first=Brendan|last=Sinclair|date=October 13, 2015|website=[[GamesIndustry.biz]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|archivedate=October 14, 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20151014121115/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2015-10-13-capcoms-resident-evil-division-focusing-on-vr|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="pearsey">{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2016/06/17/resident-evil-7-written-by-a-westerner-a-first-for-the-series/|title=Resident Evil 7 written by a westerner, a first for the series|first=Shabana|last=Arif|date=June 17, 2016|website=[[VG247]]|publisher=[[VG247|Videogaming247 Ltd]]|archivedate=June 18, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160618155340/http://www.vg247.com/2016/06/17/resident-evil-7-written-by-a-westerner-a-first-for-the-series/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="photogrammetry">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-29-heres-some-of-the-delightful-folks-youll-meet-in-resident-evil-7|title=Here's some of the fine folks you'll meet in Resident Evil 7|first=Jeffrey|last=Matulef|date=August 29, 2016|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|archivedate=August 31, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160831144300/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-29-heres-some-of-the-delightful-folks-youll-meet-in-resident-evil-7|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="vgmo">{{cite web|url=http://www.vgmonline.net/composer-music-and-soundtrack-details-revealed-for-resident-evil-7-biohazard/|title=Composer, music and soundtrack details revealed for Resident Evil 7: biohazard|first=Chris|last=Greening|date=January 11, 2017|website=Video Game Music Online|archivedate=January 11, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170111203752/http://www.vgmonline.net/composer-music-and-soundtrack-details-revealed-for-resident-evil-7-biohazard/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="NAEUJP">{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2016/10/capcom-begins-world-resident-evil-7-short-video-series|title=Capcom begins 'The World of Resident Evil 7' short video series|first=Sal|last=Romano|date=October 13, 2016|website=Gematsu|archivedate=October 16, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161016234522/http://gematsu.com/2016/10/capcom-begins-world-resident-evil-7-short-video-series|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="turnleft">{{cite web|url=https://www.turnleft.net.au/news/fear-comes-home-as-capcom-announces-resident-evil-7-biohazard/|title=FEAR COMES HOME AS CAPCOM ANNOUNCES RESIDENT EVIL™ 7 biohazard|date=June 14, 2016|website=Turn Left Distribution|archivedate=April 21, 2018|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180421134000/https://www.turnleft.net.au/news/fear-comes-home-as-capcom-announces-resident-evil-7-biohazard/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="psvr">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-vr-is-exclusive-to-playstation-vr-for-a-year/|title=Resident Evil 7 VR is 'exclusive to PlayStation VR' for a year|first=Andy|last=Chalk|date=October 3, 2016|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archivedate=October 5, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161005202355/http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-vr-is-exclusive-to-playstation-vr-for-a-year/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="Gameplay">{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2016/10/world-resident-evil-7-videos-volumes-3-4|title='The World of Resident Evil 7' videos volumes 3 and 4|first=Sal|last=Romano|date=October 17, 2016|website=Gematsu|archivedate=October 20, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161020032126/http://gematsu.com/2016/10/world-resident-evil-7-videos-volumes-3-4|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="crossbox one">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-supports-xbox-one-to-pc-cross-save/1100-6445738/|title=Resident Evil 7 Supports Xbox One to PC Cross-Saves|first=Oscar|last=Dayus|date=November 25, 2016|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531020212/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-supports-xbox-one-to-pc-cross-save/1100-6445738/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="anywhere">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-confirmed-as-a-play-anywhere-game/|title=Resident Evil 7: Biohazard confirmed as a "Play Anywhere" game|first=Andy|last=Chalk|date=January 18, 2017|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archivedate=January 19, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170119064623/http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-confirmed-as-a-play-anywhere-game/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="evil umbrella">{{cite web|url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/escape-room-experience-tries-to-replicate-resident-evil-in-real-life-w447742|title=Escape Room Experience Tries to Replicate 'Resident Evil' in Real Life|first=Evan|last=Shamoon|date=October 30, 2016|website=[[Rolling Stone]]|publisher=[[Wenner Media LLC]]|archivedate=November 2, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161102104004/http://www.rollingstone.com/culture/news/escape-room-experience-tries-to-replicate-resident-evil-in-real-life-w447742|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="concurrence">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/288743/RESIDENT_EVIILtrade_7_THE_EXPERIENCE.php|title=RESIDENT EVIIL™ 7: THE EXPERIENCE|date=January 5, 2017|website=[[Gamasutra]]|publisher=[[UBM plc]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531020240/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/288743/RESIDENT_EVIILtrade_7_THE_EXPERIENCE.php|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="eight-inch mannequin">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/21/13703364/resident-evil-7-collectors-edition-mansion-ps4-xbox-one|title=Resident Evil 7's $179.99 collector's edition comes with a mansion|first=Michael|last=McWhertor|date=November 21, 2016|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|archivedate=November 21, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161121234916/http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/21/13703364/resident-evil-7-collectors-edition-mansion-ps4-xbox-one|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="vhs finger">{{cite web|url=http://www.shacknews.com/article/97782/resident-evil-7-biohazard-collectors-edition-offers-music-box-and-more-for-180|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard collector's edition offers music box and more for $180|first=John|last=Keefer|date=November 21, 2016|website=[[Shacknews]]|publisher=[[Shacknews|Gamerhub]]|archivedate=November 22, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161122193124/http://www.shacknews.com/article/97782/resident-evil-7-biohazard-collectors-edition-offers-music-box-and-more-for-180|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="20th survival">{{cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/2016/11/28/the-resident-evil-7-collectors-edition-is-a-little-different-in-the-uk/|title=The Resident Evil 7 collector's edition is a little different in the UK|first=Sherif|last=Saed|date=November 28, 2016|website=[[VG247]]|publisher=[[VG247|Videogaming247 Ltd]]|archivedate=November 29, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161129160241/https://www.vg247.com/2016/11/28/the-resident-evil-7-collectors-edition-is-a-little-different-in-the-uk/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="restitution">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamezone.com/news/resident-evil-7-biohazard-pre-orders-at-gamestop-earn-you-a-free-movie-code-3447405|title=Resident Evil 7: Biohazard pre-orders at Gamestop earn you a free movie code|first=Mike|last=Boccher|date=January 10, 2017|website=GameZone|publisher=GameZone Next|archivedate=January 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170112174315/http://www.gamezone.com/news/resident-evil-7-biohazard-pre-orders-at-gamestop-earn-you-a-free-movie-code-3447405|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="digital scent technology">{{cite web|url=http://www.idigitaltimes.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-has-4d-candle-vr-because-why-not-578757|title='Resident Evil 7 Biohazard' Has A 4D Candle For VR, Because Why Not|first=Zulai|last=Serrano|date=January 13, 2017|website=[[iDigitalTimes]]|archivedate=January 14, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170114230708/http://www.idigitaltimes.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-has-4d-candle-vr-because-why-not-578757|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all|access-date=January 22, 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="dilapidated">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/11/14207474/resident-evil-7-demo-beginning-hour-guide-walkthrough-endings-true-solve-murder-dirty-coin|title=Resident Evil 7 demo guide|first=Jeffrey|last=Parkin|date=January 17, 2017|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531020456/https://www.polygon.com/2017/1/11/14207474/resident-evil-7-demo-beginning-hour-guide-walkthrough-endings-true-solve-murder-dirty-coin|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="such final">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-06-14-resident-evil-7s-demo-isnt-part-of-the-full-game|title=Resident Evil 7's demo isn't part of the full game|first=Jeffery|last=Matulef|date=June 14, 2016|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|archivedate=June 15, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615111448/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-06-14-resident-evil-7s-demo-isnt-part-of-the-full-game|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="downloaded">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-01-capcom-points-to-resident-evil-7-dummy-finger-use|title=Capcom points to Resident Evil 7 dummy finger use|first=Tom|last=Phillips|date=July 1, 2016|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|archivedate=July 2, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160702143650/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-07-01-capcom-points-to-resident-evil-7-dummy-finger-use|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="2 times">{{cite web|url=http://gematsu.com/2016/06/resident-evil-7-announced-ps4-xbox-one-pc-ps4-demo-out-now|title=Resident Evil 7 announced for PS4, Xbox One, and PC; PS4 demo out now|first=Sal|last=Romano|date=June 14, 2016|work=Gematsu|archivedate=October 22, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022100652/http://gematsu.com/2016/06/resident-evil-7-announced-ps4-xbox-one-pc-ps4-demo-out-now|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="twilight">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/09/15/resident-evil-7-biohazard-beginning-hour-demo-updated-with-new-areas|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Beginning Hour Demo Updated With New Areas|first=Joe|last=Skrebels|date=September 15, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=September 16, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160916204430/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/09/15/resident-evil-7-biohazard-beginning-hour-demo-updated-with-new-areas|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="capcum">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-resident-evil-7-demo-announced-with-terrifying/1100-6443602/|title=New Resident Evil 7 Demo Announced With Terrifying Trailer|first=Tamoor|last=Hussain|date=September 16, 2016|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=September 17, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160917031138/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-resident-evil-7-demo-announced-with-terrifying/1100-6443602/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="xbox hour">{{cite web|url=http://www.capcom-unity.com/capkel/blog/2016/12/03/the-final-resident-evil-7-biohazard-demo-update-is-out-today-for-ps4-with-x1-and-pc-demos-on-the-way|title=The final Resident Evil 7 biohazard demo update is out today for PS4, with X1 and PC demos on the way|first=Kellen|last=Haney|date=December 3, 2016|publisher=[[Capcom]]|archivedate=December 5, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161205210555/http://www.capcom-unity.com/capkel/blog/2016/12/03/the-final-resident-evil-7-biohazard-demo-update-is-out-today-for-ps4-with-x1-and-pc-demos-on-the-way|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="agitated">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-23-resident-evil-7-disturbing-new-demo|title=Take a tour of Resident Evil 7's disturbing new demo|first=Tom|last=Phillips|date=August 23, 2016|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|archivedate=August 24, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160824185301/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-08-23-resident-evil-7-disturbing-new-demo|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="mia">{{cite web|url=http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/701575/Resident-Evil-7-trailer-Capcom-channels-Silent-Hills-spine-tingling-story-trailer-Gamescom|title=Resident Evil 7 trailer: Capcom channels Silent Hills with spine-tingling story trailer|first=Liam|last=Martin|date=August 18, 2016|website=[[Daily Express]]|publisher=[[Northern & Shell]]|archivedate=August 20, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820153117/http://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/gaming/701575/Resident-Evil-7-trailer-Capcom-channels-Silent-Hills-spine-tingling-story-trailer-Gamescom|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="banned">{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/resident-evil-7s-new-dlc-has-one-of-the-series-best-puz-1791840475|title=Resident Evil 7's New DLC Has One Of The Series' Best Puzzles|first=Heather|last=Alexandra|date=January 31, 2017|website=[[Kotaku]]|publisher=[[Univision Communications]]|archivedate=February 1, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170201001429/http://kotaku.com/resident-evil-7s-new-dlc-has-one-of-the-series-best-puz-1791840475|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="DLC">{{cite web|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/01/31/resident-evil-7-pc-dlc-release-dates/|title=Resident Evil 7 shows off DLC scares|first=Alice|last=O'Connor|date=January 31, 2017|website=[[Rock, Paper, Shotgun]]|archivedate=January 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170131131844/https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2017/01/31/resident-evil-7-pc-dlc-release-dates/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="not a hero">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-resident-evil-7-dlc-chapter-arrives-this-spri/1100-6447006/|title=Free Resident Evil 7 DLC Chapter Arrives This Spring|first=Chris|last=Pereira|date=January 17, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531020950/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-resident-evil-7-dlc-chapter-arrives-this-spri/1100-6447006/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="MCPC">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/resident-evil-7-biohazard|title=Resident Evil 7: biohazard for PC Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=March 3, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303015735/http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/resident-evil-7-biohazard|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="MCPS4">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/resident-evil-7-biohazard|title=Resident Evil 7: biohazard for PlayStation 4 Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=February 16, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170216071944/http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/resident-evil-7-biohazard|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="MCXONE">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/resident-evil-7-biohazard|title=Resident Evil 7: biohazard for Xbox One Reviews|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=February 8, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170208221110/http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/resident-evil-7-biohazard|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="Destruct">{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-resident-evil-7-biohazard-413909.phtml|title=Review: Resident Evil 7 biohazard|first=Zack|last=Furniss|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[Destructoid]]|archivedate=January 26, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126074808/https://www.destructoid.com/review-resident-evil-7-biohazard-413909.phtml|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="EGM">{{cite web|url=http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/|title=Resident Evil 7: Biohazard review|first=Ray|last=Carsillo|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly|EGMNow]]|publisher=[[EGM Media, LLC]]|archivedate=February 3, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170203052738/http://www.egmnow.com/articles/reviews/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="GI">{{cite web|url=http://www.gameinformer.com/games/resident_evil_7_biohazard/b/playstation4/archive/2017/01/23/a-familiar-taste-of-blood.aspx|title=A Familiar Taste of Blood – Resident Evil 7: Biohazard – PlayStation 4|first=Andrew|last=Reiner|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[Game Informer]]|publisher=[[GameStop]]|archivedate=January 26, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126071453/http://www.gameinformer.com/games/resident_evil_7_biohazard/b/playstation4/archive/2017/01/23/a-familiar-taste-of-blood.aspx|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="GSpot">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/1900-6416603/|title=Resident Evil 7: biohazard Review|first=Scott|last=Butterworth|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=February 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212150228/http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/1900-6416603/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="GRadar">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Review: 'about as an essential a horror experience as you can get'|first=Leon|last=Hurley|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[GamesRadar]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archivedate=June 25, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160625130734/http://www.gamesradar.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="GB">{{cite web|url=http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/resident-evil-7-review/1900-758/|title=Resident Evil 7 Review|first=Dan|last=Ryckert|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[Giant Bomb]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=February 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212150235/http://www.giantbomb.com/reviews/resident-evil-7-review/1900-758/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="IGN">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/23/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review|title=Resident Evil 7: Biohazard Review|first=Choli|last=Rad|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=January 24, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170124041013/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/01/23/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="PCGUS">{{cite web|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/|title=Resident Evil 7: Biohazard review|first=Andy|last=Kelly|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[PC Gamer]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archivedate=January 26, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126064104/http://www.pcgamer.com/resident-evil-7-biohazard-review/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="Poly">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/23/14287196/resident-evil-7-review-re7-vii-biohazard-ps4-playstation-4-vr-psvr-pc-windows-xbox-one-capcom|title=Resident Evil 7 review|first=Philip|last=Kollar|date=January 23, 2017|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|archivedate=January 26, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170126001719/http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/23/14287196/resident-evil-7-review-re7-vii-biohazard-ps4-playstation-4-vr-psvr-pc-windows-xbox-one-capcom|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="P.T.S.D.">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/many-are-calling-resident-evil-7-the-new-silent-hills-but-its-so-much-more-than-that/|title=Many are calling Resident Evil 7 'the new Silent Hills'... but it's so much more than that|first=Andy|last=Hartup|date=June 14, 2016|website=[[GamesRadar]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archivedate=June 15, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615114035/http://www.gamesradar.com/many-are-calling-resident-evil-7-the-new-silent-hills-but-its-so-much-more-than-that/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="dispelled">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-producer-explains-what-the-full-ga/1100-6440991/|title=Resident Evil 7 Producer Explains What the Full Game Will Actually Be Like|first=Scott|last=Butterworth|date=June 16, 2016|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=June 17, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160617131522/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-producer-explains-what-the-full-ga/1100-6440991/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="sweet home">{{cite web|url=http://www.shacknews.com/article/95664/the-facts-clues-and-theories-of-resident-evil-7|title=The Facts, Clues, and Theories of Resident Evil 7|first=Cassidee|last=Moser|date=July 1, 2016|website=[[Shacknews]]|publisher=[[Shacknews|Gamerhub]]|archivedate=July 3, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160703122102/http://www.shacknews.com/article/95664/the-facts-clues-and-theories-of-resident-evil-7|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="dissimilarity">{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/20/resident-evil-7-lantern-demo-gamescom/|title='Resident Evil 7' took just 15 minutes to creep me out|first=Nick|last=Summers|date=August 20, 2016|website=[[Engadget]]|publisher=[[AOL]]|archivedate=August 20, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160820213019/https://www.engadget.com/2016/08/20/resident-evil-7-lantern-demo-gamescom/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="maligned">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/06/15/e3-2016-13-things-you-should-know-about-resident-evil-7|title=E3 2016: 13 Things You Should Know about Resident Evil 7|first=Daniel|last=Krupa|date=June 15, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=June 15, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160615212418/http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/06/15/e3-2016-13-things-you-should-know-about-resident-evil-7|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="sales cap">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-and-dead-rising-4-sales-projection/1100-6444883/|title=Resident Evil 7 and Dead Rising 4 Sales Projections Revealed|first=Eddie|last=Makuch|date=October 28, 2016|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=November 3, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161103160059/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-and-dead-rising-4-sales-projection/1100-6444883/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="worldwide days">{{cite web|url=http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/news/html/e170127.html|title=RESIDENT EVIL 7 ''biohazard'' Ships Over 2.5 Million Worldwide!|date=January 27, 2017|publisher=[[Capcom]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531020953/http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/news/html/e170127.html|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="stock price">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/capcom-shares-fall-after-resident-7-ships-fewer-co/1100-6447397/|title=Capcom Shares Fall After Resident 7 Ships Fewer Copies Than Past Games|first=Eddie|last=Makuch|date=January 30, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531021226/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/capcom-shares-fall-after-resident-7-ships-fewer-co/1100-6447397/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="chart-track">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-01-30-resident-evil-7-has-third-best-week-one-sales-for-the-series|title=Resident Evil 7 has third-best week one sales of the series|first=Wesley|last=Yin-Poole|date=January 30, 2017|website=[[Eurogamer]]|publisher=[[Gamer Network]]|archivedate=February 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212150209/http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-01-30-resident-evil-7-has-third-best-week-one-sales-for-the-series|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="third-best">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-10-uk-sales-chart-resident-evil-7-has-third-be/1100-6447369/|title=Top 10 UK Sales Chart: Resident Evil 7 Has Third-Best Debut In Series History|first=Tamoor|last=Hussain|date=January 30, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=February 12, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170212150213/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-10-uk-sales-chart-resident-evil-7-has-third-be/1100-6447369/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="japanese charts">{{cite web|url=http://kotaku.com/lets-see-how-resident-evil-7-is-doing-in-japan-1791906888|title=Let's See How Resident Evil 7 Is Doing In Japan|first=Brian|last=Ashcraft|date=February 2, 2017|website=[[Kotaku]]|publisher=[[Univision Communications]]|archivedate=February 4, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170204023128/http://kotaku.com/lets-see-how-resident-evil-7-is-doing-in-japan-1791906888|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="fifty eight">{{cite web|url=http://www.idigitaltimes.com/resident-evil-7-hit-not-so-much-japan-only-59-shipment-sold-ps4-582524|title=‘Resident Evil 7’ Is A Hit, But Not So Much In Japan: Only 59% of Shipment Sold For PS4|first=Natalie|last=Barabash|date=February 5, 2017|website=[[iDigitalTimes]]|publisher=[[IBT Media]]|archivedate=February 5, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170205224430/http://www.idigitaltimes.com/resident-evil-7-hit-not-so-much-japan-only-59-shipment-sold-ps4-582524|url-status=dead|df=mdy-all|access-date=February 5, 2017}}</ref>

<ref name="second week">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-10-uk-sales-chart-resident-evil-7-holds-on-to-/1100-6447570/|title=Top 10 UK Sales Chart: Resident Evil 7 Holds On To Top Spot|first=Tamoor|last=Hussain|date=February 6, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531021611/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-10-uk-sales-chart-resident-evil-7-holds-on-to-/1100-6447570/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="item boxes">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/14/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-2-shotgun-in-the-box|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Official Vol. 2: Shotgun in the Box|date=October 14, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=October 22, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161022000835/http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/14/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-2-shotgun-in-the-box|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="recorder">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/18/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-3-recorder|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Official Vol. 4: Recorder|date=October 18, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=November 14, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161114182606/http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/18/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-3-recorder|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="survival">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/25/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-5-survival|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Official Vol. 5: Survival|date=October 25, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=November 18, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161118031159/http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/25/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-5-survival|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="immortal">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/25/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-6-immortal|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Official Vol. 6: Immortal|date=October 25, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=October 26, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161026234126/http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/10/25/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-6-immortal|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="imagination">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/11/01/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-8-imagination|title=Resident Evil 7 Biohazard Official Vol. 8: Imagination|date=November 1, 2016|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=November 5, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161105040052/http://www.ign.com/videos/2016/11/01/resident-evil-7-biohazard-official-vol-8-imagination|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="umbrella">{{cite video game|title=Resident Evil 7: Biohazard|developer=[[Capcom]]|publisher=Capcom|date=January 24, 2017|platform=[[Microsoft Windows]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[Xbox One]]}}</ref>

<ref name="budget">{{cite web|url=http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/data/pdf/explanation/2016/3rd/explanation_2016_3rd_03.pdf|title=Third-Quarter Consolidated Financial Results Conference Call for the Fiscal Year ending March 31, 2017: Q&A Summary|date=February 1, 2017|publisher=[[Capcom]]|archivedate=February 27, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170227124202/http://www.capcom.co.jp/ir/english/data/pdf/explanation/2016/3rd/explanation_2016_3rd_03.pdf|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="moj">{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/16/resident-evil-7-was-the-best-selling-game-of-january-2017|title=Resident Evil 7 Was the Best-Selling Game of January 2017|first=Seth G.|last=Macy|date=February 16, 2017|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archivedate=February 17, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170217014353/http://www.ign.com/articles/2017/02/16/resident-evil-7-was-the-best-selling-game-of-january-2017|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="jack's daughters">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7s-second-dlc-pack-is-out-today-here/1100-6447828/|title=Resident Evil 7's Second DLC Pack Is Out Today, Here's What It Includes|first=Oscar|last=Dayus|date=February 14, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531022021/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7s-second-dlc-pack-is-out-today-here/1100-6447828/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="chris">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/23/14721634/resident-evil-7-not-a-hero-free-dlc-chris-redfield|title=Resident Evil 7’s next DLC stars Chris Redfield|first=Michael|last=McWhertor|date=February 23, 2017|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|archivedate=February 26, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170226075903/http://www.polygon.com/2017/2/23/14721634/resident-evil-7-not-a-hero-free-dlc-chris-redfield|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="background">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-composer-talks-about-his-eerie-aun/1100-6448381/|title=Resident Evil 7 Composer Talks About His Eerie "Aunt Rhody" Song And More In New Interview|first=Eddie|last=Makuch|date=March 4, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=March 4, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170304182627/http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-composer-talks-about-his-eerie-aun/1100-6448381/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="february">{{cite web|url=http://www.vg247.com/2017/03/17/for-honor-and-resident-evil-7-top-us-charts-in-february/|title=For Honor and Resident Evil 7 top US charts in February|first=Sherif|last=Saed|date=March 17, 2017|website=[[VG247]]|publisher=[[VG247|Videogaming247 Ltd]]|archivedate=March 17, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170317152650/http://www.vg247.com/2017/03/17/for-honor-and-resident-evil-7-top-us-charts-in-february/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="flat">{{cite web|url=https://www.vrfocus.com/2017/04/the-making-of-resident-evil-7-part-3-and-4-are-available/|title=The Making of Resident Evil 7 Part 3 and 4 are Available|first=Rebecca|last=Hills-Duty|date=April 22, 2017|website=VRFocus|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531022131/https://www.vrfocus.com/2017/04/the-making-of-resident-evil-7-part-3-and-4-are-available/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="delayed">{{cite web|url=http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/resident-evil-7s-free-not-hero-dlc-delayed-indefinitely-1618553|title=Resident Evil 7's free Not a Hero DLC delayed indefinitely|first=Ben|last=Skipper|date=April 25, 2017|website=[[International Business Times]]|publisher=[[IBT Media]]|archivedate=April 25, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170425143016/http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/resident-evil-7s-free-not-hero-dlc-delayed-indefinitely-1618553|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="re7-2013">{{cite web|url=https://www.vg247.com/2017/03/23/resident-evil-7-cut-content-had-zombies-who-reacted-to-breathing-and-the-bakers-had-a-dog-named-diane/|title=Resident Evil 7 cut content: zombies who reacted to breathing, the Baker’s pet dog Diane|first=Stephany|last=Nunneley|date=March 23, 2017|website=[[VG247]]|publisher=[[VG247|Videogaming247 Ltd]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531022323/https://www.vg247.com/2017/03/23/resident-evil-7-cut-content-had-zombies-who-reacted-to-breathing-and-the-bakers-had-a-dog-named-diane/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="third-party">{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/18/14314230/resident-evil-7-xbox-play-anywhere-pc|title=Resident Evil 7 biohazard supports cross-buy on Xbox One and PC|first=Samit|last=Sarkar|date=January 18, 2017|website=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]|archivedate=January 18, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170118224616/http://www.polygon.com/2017/1/18/14314230/resident-evil-7-xbox-play-anywhere-pc|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="gamesradar5">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamesradar.com/best-horror-games/|title=The 20 best horror games of all time|author=GamesRadar Staff|date=March 27, 2017|website=[[GamesRadar]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531022455/http://www.gamesradar.com/best-horror-games/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="lifetime">{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-expected-to-ship-10-million-units-/1100-6450098/|title=Resident Evil 7 Expected To Ship 10 Million Units, Still Has A Lot Of Work To Do|first=Eddie|last=Makuch|date=May 16, 2017|website=[[GameSpot]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|archivedate=May 31, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170531022706/https://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-expected-to-ship-10-million-units-/1100-6450098/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="worldVR">{{cite web|url=http://www.residentevil.net/uk/sevenrecord.html?ref=portal-uk--sevenrecord-index-titlemenu|title=GLOBAL STATS|website=ResidentEvil.net|publisher=[[Capcom]]|archivedate=May 16, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170516223122/http://www.residentevil.net/uk/sevenrecord.html?ref=portal-uk--sevenrecord-index-titlemenu|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="denuvo">{{cite web|url=https://torrentfreak.com/denuvo-piracy-crisis-as-resident-evil-7-gets-cracked-in-record-time-170130/|title=Denuvo Piracy Crisis as Resident Evil 7 Gets Cracked in Record Time|date=January 30, 2017|website=[[TorrentFreak]]|archivedate=January 30, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170130134208/https://torrentfreak.com/denuvo-piracy-crisis-as-resident-evil-7-gets-cracked-in-record-time-170130/|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="g4m45utr4">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/292778/Adding_VR_to_Resident_Evil_7_was_like_working_on_two_games_at_once.php|title=Adding VR to Resident Evil 7 was 'like working on two games at once'|first=Alan|last=Bradley|date=March 3, 2017|website=[[Gamasutra]]|publisher=[[UBM plc]]|archivedate=March 3, 2017|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170303115752/http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/292778/Adding_VR_to_Resident_Evil_7_was_like_working_on_two_games_at_once.php|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

<ref name="business insider">{{cite web|url=http://nordic.businessinsider.com/best-video-games-2017-2017-7?r=US&IR=T|title=RANKED: The 11 best video games of 2017 so far|first=Ben|last=Gilbert|date=July 5, 2017|website=[[Business Insider]]|archivedate=July 8, 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170708073532/http://nordic.businessinsider.com/best-video-games-2017-2017-7?r=US&IR=T|url-status=live|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

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David Quantick

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| caption = David Quantick at a [[British Cartoonists' Association|BCA]] event in May 2018
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| birth_place = [[Wortley, South Yorkshire]]
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| occupation = [[screenwriter]] [[author]] [[journalist]] [[critic]]
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'''David Quantick''' (born 14 May 1961, [[Wortley, South Yorkshire]], England)<ref name="IMDB" /> is a novelist and critic, who has worked as a journalist and screenwriter. A former staff writer for the music magazine ''[[NME]]'', his writing credits have included ''[[On the Hour]]'', ''[[Blue Jam]]'', ''[[Harry Hill's TV Burp|TV Burp]]'' and ''[[Veep]]'' - the latter for which he won an [[Emmy]] in 2015.<ref name="emmys.com">http://www.emmys.com/sites/default/files/Downloads/67th-emmy-winners-v1.pdf</ref>

==Biography==
Quantick was born in [[Wortley, South Yorkshire]] on 14 May 1961, adopted, and moved at an early age with his family to [[Plymouth]]. Quantick went to Woodford Junior School and Plymouth College in [[Plymouth]], then [[Exmouth Community College|Exmouth Comprehensive School]].

David Quantick began writing for the music publication ''[[NME]]'' in 1983, where with [[Steven Wells]] he focused on comedy writing until 1995. Alongside this, he also contributed material to [[British comedy|British comedy shows]] such as ''[[Spitting Image]]''. In 1992, he joined the writing team for the [[BBC Radio 4|Radio 4]] spoof news programme ''[[On the Hour]]'', before writing for the television follow-up ''[[The Day Today]]'' in 1994. He appeared regularly on ''Collins and [[Stuart Maconie|Maconie]]'s Hit Parade'' ([[BBC Radio 1|Radio 1]], 1994–1997), with his ''Quantick's World'' slot and on the weekly show, ''The Treatment'' on [[BBC Radio 5 Live|BBC Radio Five Live]], which was an hour-long satirical news round-up. In 1995, Quantick presented a pilto show called ''Now What?'' to [[Carlton Television]] but he series was not picked up for development. He wrote with [[Chris Morris (satirist)|Chris Morris]] for ''[[Brass Eye]]'' in 1996 (broadcast in 1997) and ''[[Blue Jam]]'' (Radio 1, 1997), as well as the subsequent television version ''[[Jam (TV series)|Jam]]'' ([[Channel 4]], 2000). He also provided material for ''[[Smack the Pony]]'' (Channel 4, 1999–2001), ''[[Harry Enfield|Harry Enfield's Brand Spanking New Show]]'' ([[Sky1|Sky One]], 2000) and featured on Radio 4's ''[[The 99p Challenge]]''.

Working with [[Jane Bussmann]], he co-wrote and performed ''Bussmann & Quantick Kingsize'' for BBC Radio 4 in 1998. In 2000, the pair created what Quantick has claimed was the world's first internet sitcom and ''docusitcom'' (documentary/sitcom), ''[[The Junkies (pilot)|Junkies]]'', about three heroin addicts.<ref name="IMDB" />. Starring [[Peter Baynham]], [[Sally Phillips]] and [[Peter Serafinowicz]], the writing pair claimed the project grew out of their frustration with the commissioning process. They argued the average sitcom cost £200,000 to make and was difficult to finance, so they secured the services of cast and crew on a voluntary basis and made a show for less than £4,000. The site received over a million visits in its first eight months of existence.<ref name="IMDB" />

In 2000, Quantick's biography of [[The Clash]] was published, with further books on [[Beck]], [[Lenny Bruce]], [[Richard Pryor]] and [[Bill Hicks]] appearing in 2001. That year he collaborated with Andrew Collins and Stuart Maconie on ''Lloyd Cole Knew My Father'', a live show about working as music journalist. A performance was later broadcast on [[BBC Radio 2|Radio 2]] as a six-episode series. In 2003 and 2005, Quantick contributed material to sketch show ''[[That Mitchell and Webb Sound]]'', five series of ''[[15 Minute Musical]]'' (2004–08) and several series of ''[[Parsons and Naylor's Pull-Out Sections]]''. He also made several appearances on [[Clive Anderson]]'s radio panel show ''We've Been Here Before'' in 2003 and 2004. In 2005 he appeared in Channel 4's ''[[Come Dine with Me]]''. Between 2003-2005 Quantick co-presented a weekly programme ''One Way Single Parent Family Favourites'' on London based community arts radio station [[Resonance FM]]. In 2006 he wrote and presented series 3 of 'The Blagger's Guide', a six-part comedy series on BBC Radio 2 and appeared as ''Doctor Dave Radio'' on Radio 2 comedy programme, ''Radio Rivron''. Between 2001 and 2012 He was also part of the writing team of ''[[Harry Hill's TV Burp]]''. Following its final series, Quantick contributed material to ''[[The Thick of It]]'', helped write material for the comedian [[Rob Brydon]], and recorded further editions of ''[[The Blagger's Guide]]'' for Radio 2 until 2014.

In September 2012, Quantick published an e-book novel, ''Sparks'', which was positivly reviewed by [[Neil Gaiman]] and [[Ben Aaronovitch]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sparks-ebook/dp/B0098UTP5E/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t.|title=Sparks|first=David|last=Quantick|publisher=|via=Amazon}}</ref> He produced a four-episode comedy series ''52 First Impressions with David Quantick'' for Radio 4 in 2014 in which he recounted stories about 52 individuals he had encountered in his life/career.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04l3ghh |title=52 First Impressions with David Quantick |publisher=[[BBC Radio 4]] |date=16 October 2014|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref> He received an [[Emmy]] in 2015 for his work on the HBO series ''[[Veep]]''.<ref name="emmys.com"/> That year he crowd-funded a novel ''The Mule'' via the [[Unbound (publisher)|Unbound]] company which was released on 25 February 2016.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://unbound.co.uk/books/the-mule |title=The Mule by David Quantick |publisher=[[Unbound (publisher)|Unbound]] |date=4 December 2014 |accessdate=2 April 2016}}</ref> He had two writing manuals published with Oberon Books: ''How To Write Everything'' in 2015, then ''How to Be a Writer: Conversations With Writers About Writing'' the following year.<ref>https://www.oberonbooks.com/david-quantick.html</ref> In April 2019 his novel ''All My Colors'' came out, described by the author David M Barnett as "a blend of [[Haruki Murakami|Murakami]]-ish otherworldliness, [[Stephen King]] small town horror and [[Douglas Adams]]-esque absurdity."<ref>[https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-My-Colors-David-Quantick/dp/1785658573 All My Colors]. www.amazon.co.uk</ref><ref>
[https://davidquantick.com/ David Quantick site]. Home page</ref>

==Bibliography==

===Fiction===
*''Sparks'' (10 September 2012, Kindle ASIN: B0098UTP5E)
*''That's Because You're a Robot'' with [[Shaky Kane]] ([[Image Comics]], 2014){{r|robot}}
*''The Mule'' (Unbound, 25 February 2016, {{ISBN|1783521007}})
* ''Go West'' (Unbound, 24 January 2019, {{ISBN|1912618702}})
* ''All My Colors'' (Titan Books Ltd, 16 April 2019, {{ISBN|1785658573}})
* ''Night Train'' (Titan Books Ltd, 29 September 2020, {{ISBN|9781785658594}})

===Nonfiction===
*''Dress to Kill'' by [[Eddie Izzard]], David Quantick et al. (Virgin Books, Hardback, 26 November 1998, {{ISBN|1-85227-763-7}})
*''The Clash'' (''The Music Makers'' series) (MQ Publications Ltd, Paperback, 27 May 2000, {{ISBN|1-903318-03-3}})
*''Beck'' (''Kill Your Idols'' series) (Avalon Travel Publishing, Paperback, 18 December 2000, {{ISBN|1-56025-302-9}})
*''Lenny Bruce'' (''The Cutting Edge'' series) ~David Quantick (Editor) (MQ Publications Ltd, Paperback, 30 November 2001, {{ISBN|1-903318-30-0}})
*''Bill Hicks'' (''The Cutting Edge'' series) ~David Quantick (Editor) (MQ Publications Ltd, Paperback, 30 November 2001, {{ISBN|1-903318-27-0}})
*''Richard Pryor'' (''The Cutting Edge'' series) ~David Quantick (Editor) (MQ Publications Ltd, Paperback, 30 November 2001, {{ISBN|1-903318-28-9}})
*''Chris Rock'' (''The Cutting Edge'' series) ~David Quantick (Editor) (MQ Publications Ltd, Paperback, 30 November 2001, {{ISBN|1-903318-29-7}})
*''Revolution: The Making of the Beatles' White Album'' (''Vinyl Frontier'' series) (MQ Publications Ltd, Paperback, 26 September 2002, {{ISBN|1-903318-55-6}})
*''Grumpy Old Men'' (HarperCollins Entertainment), Hardcover, 7 June 2004, {{ISBN|0-00-718993-1}})
*''Grumpy Old Men on Holiday'' (HarperCollins Entertainment, Hardcover, 16 May 2005, {{ISBN|0-00-720185-0}})
*''Grumpy Old Men: New Year, Same Old Crap'' (HarperCollins Entertainment, Hardcover, 15 October 2007 {{ISBN|0-00-724333-2}})
*''The Dangerous Book for Middle-Aged Men: The Manual for Managing Mid-Life Crisis'' (Preface Publishing, Hardcover, 24 September 2009, {{ISBN|1-84809-200-8}})
*''Memoirs Of A Shoegazing Gentleman'' (Sonic Cathedral, 2014){{r|shoegazing}}
*''How To Write Everything'' (Oberon Books, 8 January 2015, {{ISBN|1783191031}})
*''How to Be a Writer: Conversations With Writers About Writing'' (Oberon Books, 13 October 2016, {{ISBN|1783199032}})

==References==
{{Reflist|30em|refs=
<ref name="IMDB">{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0702880/bio|title=David Quantick Biography|publisher=The Internet Movie Database|accessdate=15 February 2012}}</ref>

<ref name=robot>{{cite web|title=That’s Because You’re A Robot|url=https://imagecomics.com/content/view/thats-because-youre-a-robot-a-science-fiction-warning|publisher=Image Comics|accessdate=28 September 2015}}</ref>

<ref name=shoegazing>{{cite web|title=Our First Book – ‘Memoirs Of A Shoegazing Gentleman’|url=http://www.soniccathedral.co.uk/our-first-book-memoirs-of-a-shoegazing-gentleman/|publisher=Sonic Cathedral|accessdate=28 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928213301/http://www.soniccathedral.co.uk/our-first-book-memoirs-of-a-shoegazing-gentleman/|archive-date=28 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

}}

==External links==
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0702880/ David Quantick] at the [[Internet Movie Database]]
*[http://www.angelfire.com/super/sotcaabits/quanticks.html Collins & Maconie's Hit Parade Audio] — [https://web.archive.org/web/20071216144153/http://www.sotcaa.co.uk/ SOTCAA] — RealAudio clips from the radio series.
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040604163218/http://www.corpses.comedynetuk.com/archive/collmacquant.html SOTCAA article 'Collins, Maconie and Quantick]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040830142924/http://members.fortunecity.com/rickyb/radiozone/clips/clips.html Scroll down to Collins and Maconies' Hit Parade clip] — [https://web.archive.org/web/20040830142924/http://members.fortunecity.com/rickyb/radiozone/clips/clips.html Radio Zone]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110315171946/http://www.rechargedmagazine.com/comedyarticlesquantick.html An interview with David Quantick on RechargedMagazine.com]

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David Quantick

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'''David Quantick''' (born 14 May 1961, [[Wortley, South Yorkshire]], England)<ref name="IMDB" /> is a novelist and critic, who has worked as a journalist and screenwriter. A former staff writer for the music magazine ''[[NME]]'', his writing credits have included ''[[On the Hour]]'', ''[[Blue Jam]]'', ''[[Harry Hill's TV Burp|TV Burp]]'' and ''[[Veep]]'' - the latter for which he won an [[Emmy]] in 2015.<ref name="emmys.com">http://www.emmys.com/sites/default/files/Downloads/67th-emmy-winners-v1.pdf</ref>

Quantick was born in [[Wortley, South Yorkshire]] on 14 May 1961, adopted, and moved at an early age with his family to [[Plymouth]]. Quantick went to Woodford Junior School and Plymouth College in [[Plymouth]], then [[Exmouth Community College|Exmouth Comprehensive School]].

David Quantick began writing for the music publication ''[[NME]]'' in 1983, where with [[Steven Wells]] he focused on comedy writing until 1995. Alongside this, he also contributed material to [[British comedy|British comedy shows]] such as ''[[Spitting Image]]''. In 1992, he joined the writing team for the [[BBC Radio 4|Radio 4]] spoof news programme ''[[On the Hour]]'', before writing for the television follow-up ''[[The Day Today]]'' in 1994. He appeared regularly on ''Collins and [[Stuart Maconie|Maconie]]'s Hit Parade'' ([[BBC Radio 1|Radio 1]], 1994–1997), with his ''Quantick's World'' slot and on the weekly show, ''The Treatment'' on [[BBC Radio 5 Live|BBC Radio Five Live]], which was an hour-long satirical news round-up. In 1995, Quantick presented a pilto show called ''Now What?'' to [[Carlton Television]] but he series was not picked up for development. He wrote with [[Chris Morris (satirist)|Chris Morris]] for ''[[Brass Eye]]'' in 1996 (broadcast in 1997) and ''[[Blue Jam]]'' (Radio 1, 1997), as well as the subsequent television version ''[[Jam (TV series)|Jam]]'' ([[Channel 4]], 2000). He also provided material for ''[[Smack the Pony]]'' (Channel 4, 1999–2001), ''[[Harry Enfield|Harry Enfield's Brand Spanking New Show]]'' ([[Sky1|Sky One]], 2000) and featured on Radio 4's ''[[The 99p Challenge]]''.

Working with [[Jane Bussmann]], he co-wrote and performed ''Bussmann & Quantick Kingsize'' for BBC Radio 4 in 1998. In 2000, the pair created what Quantick has claimed was the world's first internet sitcom and ''docusitcom'' (documentary/sitcom), ''[[The Junkies (pilot)|Junkies]]'', about three heroin addicts.<ref name="IMDB" />. Starring [[Peter Baynham]], [[Sally Phillips]] and [[Peter Serafinowicz]], the writing pair claimed the project grew out of their frustration with the commissioning process. They argued the average sitcom cost £200,000 to make and was difficult to finance, so they secured the services of cast and crew on a voluntary basis and made a show for less than £4,000. The site received over a million visits in its first eight months of existence.<ref name="IMDB" />

In 2000, Quantick's biography of [[The Clash]] was published, with further books on [[Beck]], [[Lenny Bruce]], [[Richard Pryor]] and [[Bill Hicks]] appearing in 2001. That year he collaborated with Andrew Collins and Stuart Maconie on ''Lloyd Cole Knew My Father'', a live show about working as music journalist. A performance was later broadcast on [[BBC Radio 2|Radio 2]] as a six-episode series. In 2003 and 2005, Quantick contributed material to sketch show ''[[That Mitchell and Webb Sound]]'', five series of ''[[15 Minute Musical]]'' (2004–08) and several series of ''[[Parsons and Naylor's Pull-Out Sections]]''. He also made several appearances on [[Clive Anderson]]'s radio panel show ''We've Been Here Before'' in 2003 and 2004. In 2005 he appeared in Channel 4's ''[[Come Dine with Me]]''. Between 2003-2005 Quantick co-presented a weekly programme ''One Way Single Parent Family Favourites'' on London based community arts radio station [[Resonance FM]]. In 2006 he wrote and presented series 3 of 'The Blagger's Guide', a six-part comedy series on BBC Radio 2 and appeared as ''Doctor Dave Radio'' on Radio 2 comedy programme, ''Radio Rivron''. Between 2001 and 2012 He was also part of the writing team of ''[[Harry Hill's TV Burp]]''. Following its final series, Quantick contributed material to ''[[The Thick of It]]'', helped write material for the comedian [[Rob Brydon]], and recorded further editions of ''[[The Blagger's Guide]]'' for Radio 2 until 2014.

In September 2012, Quantick published an e-book novel, ''Sparks'', which was positivly reviewed by [[Neil Gaiman]] and [[Ben Aaronovitch]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sparks-ebook/dp/B0098UTP5E/ref=cm_cr_pr_pb_t.|title=Sparks|first=David|last=Quantick|publisher=|via=Amazon}}</ref> He produced a four-episode comedy series ''52 First Impressions with David Quantick'' for Radio 4 in 2014 in which he recounted stories about 52 individuals he had encountered in his life/career.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b04l3ghh |title=52 First Impressions with David Quantick |publisher=[[BBC Radio 4]] |date=16 October 2014|accessdate=20 October 2014}}</ref> He received an [[Emmy]] in 2015 for his work on the HBO series ''[[Veep]]''.<ref name="emmys.com"/> That year he crowd-funded a novel ''The Mule'' via the [[Unbound (publisher)|Unbound]] company which was released on 25 February 2016.<ref>{{cite web| url=https://unbound.co.uk/books/the-mule |title=The Mule by David Quantick |publisher=[[Unbound (publisher)|Unbound]] |date=4 December 2014 |accessdate=2 April 2016}}</ref> He had two writing manuals published with Oberon Books: ''How To Write Everything'' in 2015, then ''How to Be a Writer: Conversations With Writers About Writing'' the following year.<ref>https://www.oberonbooks.com/david-quantick.html</ref> In April 2019 his novel ''All My Colors'' came out, described by the author David M Barnett as "a blend of [[Haruki Murakami|Murakami]]-ish otherworldliness, [[Stephen King]] small town horror and [[Douglas Adams]]-esque absurdity."<ref>[https://www.amazon.co.uk/All-My-Colors-David-Quantick/dp/1785658573 All My Colors]. www.amazon.co.uk</ref><ref>
[https://davidquantick.com/ David Quantick site]. Home page</ref>

==Bibliography==

===Fiction===
*''Sparks'' (10 September 2012, Kindle ASIN: B0098UTP5E)
*''That's Because You're a Robot'' with [[Shaky Kane]] ([[Image Comics]], 2014){{r|robot}}
*''The Mule'' (Unbound, 25 February 2016, {{ISBN|1783521007}})
* ''Go West'' (Unbound, 24 January 2019, {{ISBN|1912618702}})
* ''All My Colors'' (Titan Books Ltd, 16 April 2019, {{ISBN|1785658573}})
* ''Night Train'' (Titan Books Ltd, 29 September 2020, {{ISBN|9781785658594}})

===Nonfiction===
*''Dress to Kill'' by [[Eddie Izzard]], David Quantick et al. (Virgin Books, Hardback, 26 November 1998, {{ISBN|1-85227-763-7}})
*''The Clash'' (''The Music Makers'' series) (MQ Publications Ltd, Paperback, 27 May 2000, {{ISBN|1-903318-03-3}})
*''Beck'' (''Kill Your Idols'' series) (Avalon Travel Publishing, Paperback, 18 December 2000, {{ISBN|1-56025-302-9}})
*''Lenny Bruce'' (''The Cutting Edge'' series) ~David Quantick (Editor) (MQ Publications Ltd, Paperback, 30 November 2001, {{ISBN|1-903318-30-0}})
*''Bill Hicks'' (''The Cutting Edge'' series) ~David Quantick (Editor) (MQ Publications Ltd, Paperback, 30 November 2001, {{ISBN|1-903318-27-0}})
*''Richard Pryor'' (''The Cutting Edge'' series) ~David Quantick (Editor) (MQ Publications Ltd, Paperback, 30 November 2001, {{ISBN|1-903318-28-9}})
*''Chris Rock'' (''The Cutting Edge'' series) ~David Quantick (Editor) (MQ Publications Ltd, Paperback, 30 November 2001, {{ISBN|1-903318-29-7}})
*''Revolution: The Making of the Beatles' White Album'' (''Vinyl Frontier'' series) (MQ Publications Ltd, Paperback, 26 September 2002, {{ISBN|1-903318-55-6}})
*''Grumpy Old Men'' (HarperCollins Entertainment), Hardcover, 7 June 2004, {{ISBN|0-00-718993-1}})
*''Grumpy Old Men on Holiday'' (HarperCollins Entertainment, Hardcover, 16 May 2005, {{ISBN|0-00-720185-0}})
*''Grumpy Old Men: New Year, Same Old Crap'' (HarperCollins Entertainment, Hardcover, 15 October 2007 {{ISBN|0-00-724333-2}})
*''The Dangerous Book for Middle-Aged Men: The Manual for Managing Mid-Life Crisis'' (Preface Publishing, Hardcover, 24 September 2009, {{ISBN|1-84809-200-8}})
*''Memoirs Of A Shoegazing Gentleman'' (Sonic Cathedral, 2014){{r|shoegazing}}
*''How To Write Everything'' (Oberon Books, 8 January 2015, {{ISBN|1783191031}})
*''How to Be a Writer: Conversations With Writers About Writing'' (Oberon Books, 13 October 2016, {{ISBN|1783199032}})

==References==
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<ref name="IMDB">{{Cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0702880/bio|title=David Quantick Biography|publisher=The Internet Movie Database|accessdate=15 February 2012}}</ref>

<ref name=robot>{{cite web|title=That’s Because You’re A Robot|url=https://imagecomics.com/content/view/thats-because-youre-a-robot-a-science-fiction-warning|publisher=Image Comics|accessdate=28 September 2015}}</ref>

<ref name=shoegazing>{{cite web|title=Our First Book – ‘Memoirs Of A Shoegazing Gentleman’|url=http://www.soniccathedral.co.uk/our-first-book-memoirs-of-a-shoegazing-gentleman/|publisher=Sonic Cathedral|accessdate=28 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150928213301/http://www.soniccathedral.co.uk/our-first-book-memoirs-of-a-shoegazing-gentleman/|archive-date=28 September 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref>

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==External links==
* [https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0702880/ David Quantick] at the [[Internet Movie Database]]
*[http://www.angelfire.com/super/sotcaabits/quanticks.html Collins & Maconie's Hit Parade Audio] — [https://web.archive.org/web/20071216144153/http://www.sotcaa.co.uk/ SOTCAA] — RealAudio clips from the radio series.
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040604163218/http://www.corpses.comedynetuk.com/archive/collmacquant.html SOTCAA article 'Collins, Maconie and Quantick]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20040830142924/http://members.fortunecity.com/rickyb/radiozone/clips/clips.html Scroll down to Collins and Maconies' Hit Parade clip] — [https://web.archive.org/web/20040830142924/http://members.fortunecity.com/rickyb/radiozone/clips/clips.html Radio Zone]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20110315171946/http://www.rechargedmagazine.com/comedyarticlesquantick.html An interview with David Quantick on RechargedMagazine.com]

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100 gecs

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| years_active = 2015–present
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*Dog Show
*[[Big Beat Records (American record label)|Big Beat]]
*[[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]}}
| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
*[[A. G. Cook]]
*[[Charli XCX]]
*[[Kero Kero Bonito]]
*[[Rico Nasty]]
*[[Dorian Electra]]
*[[Fall Out Boy]]
*99jakes
*Black Dresses
*[[Injury Reserve]]
*Tony Velour
*[[Hannah Diamond]]
*[[Tommy Cash (rapper)|Tommy Cash]]
*Umru
*[[Danny L Harle]]
*[[GFOTY]]
*Lil West}}
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'''100 Gecs''' (stylized as '''100 gecs''') is an American [[musical duo]] consisting of '''[[Dylan Brady (producer)|Dylan Brady]]''' and '''Laura Les''' (formerly known as '''osno1''').<ref name="pitchfork-1000-gecs-review">{{cite web |last1=Fitzmaurice |first1=Larry |title=100 gecs: 1000 gecs |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/100-gecs-1000-gecs/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=July 27, 2019}}</ref><ref name="paper-2019">{{cite web |last1=Moen |first1=Matt |title=You've Never Heard Anything Like 100 Gecs |url=https://www.papermag.com/100-gecs-money-machine-2638795117.html |work=Paper Mag |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=June 13, 2019}}</ref><ref name="fader-july-19">{{cite web |last1=Wang |first1=Steffanee |title=Watch 100 gecs' unnervingly voyeuristic "800db cloud" video |url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/07/25/100-gecs-800db-cloud-video |work=[[The Fader]] |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=July 25, 2019}}</ref> The two grew up in suburban St. Louis and were involved in the city's electronic music scene. They met at a party in 2012.<ref name="fader-angel-2019"/><ref name="outline-enis-2019">{{cite web |last1=Enis |first1=Eli |title=The batshit album that explains how 2019 feels |url=https://theoutline.com/post/7884/100-gecs-interview-post-internet |website=The Outline |accessdate=September 4, 2019 |date=August 28, 2019}}</ref><ref name="reddit-ama-2019">{{cite web |title=100 gecs AMA <33 |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/indieheads/comments/c6848z/100_gecs_ama_33/ |website=reddit |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=June 27, 2019}}</ref><ref name="mixmag-pc">{{cite web |last1=Kretowicz |first1=Steph |title=Post-PC Music: How the London label inspired a new stage in the pop continuum |url=https://mixmag.net/feature/post-pc-music-pop-continuum |work=Mixmag |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=July 24, 2019}}</ref> Brady lives in downtown Los Angeles<ref name="fader-angel-2019">{{cite web |last1=Angell |first1=Jack |title=The brilliant pop anarchy of 100 gecs |url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/09/04/100-gecs-1000-gecs-interview |publisher=The Fader |accessdate=September 15, 2019 |date=September 4, 2019}}</ref> and Les is based in Chicago.<ref name="compelx-july-19">{{cite web |last1=Moore |first1=Jacob |last2=Gardner |first2=Alex |last3=Rindner |first3=Grant |last4=Price |first4=Joe |title=Best New Artists of the Month (July) |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/2019/07/best-new-artists-july-2019/100-gecs |work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=July 26, 2019}}</ref><ref name="vice-2019">{{cite web |last=Joyce |first=Colin |title=Denzel Curry's Energizing Raps and 11 More Albums for Heavy Rotation |url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/pajq8b/denzel-curry-zuu-review-stream |work=Vice |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=May 31, 2019}}</ref> 100 Gecs released their debut [[studio album]] ''[[1000 Gecs]]'' in May 2019. The album was met with critical acclaim. They released their remix album ''1000 gecs and The Tree of Clues'' featuring [[Charli XCX]], [[Rico Nasty]], [[Kero Kero Bonito]], [[Black Dresses]] and others on July 10th, 2020.

==Production style==
The duo works on tracks by sending [[Logic Pro]] project files between the two,<ref name="stute-2019">{{cite web |last1=Kostelnik |first1=Jack |title=100 Gecs and bubblegum bass in the American consciousness |url=https://thestute.com/2019/09/13/100-gecs-and-bubblegum-bass-in-the-american-consciousness/ |website=The Stute |accessdate=September 15, 2019 |date=September 13, 2019}}</ref><ref name="outline-enis-2019"/> iterating songs each time.<ref name="ha-fagen-2019">{{cite web |last1=Fagen |first1=Lucas |title=The Pranksters of Pop |url=https://hyperallergic.com/518162/the-pranksters-of-pop/ |website=Hyperallergic |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=September 21, 2019}}</ref><ref name="reddit-ama-2019"/> Their music has been called an "anarchic assault on the ears"<ref name="compelx-july-19"/> that "[pulls] conventional pop [[Trope (music)|tropes]] in every direction possible",<ref name="eb-stems-2019"/> as well as "abrasive, maximalist pop"<ref name="pitchfork-1000-gecs-review"/> with "elements of [[pop punk]], [[nightcore]], [[ska]], [[dubstep]], [[deconstructed club]], [[Trance music|trance]], [[Metal (genre)|metal]], and [[happy hardcore]] all thrown into one big internet blender",<ref name="paper-2019"/> resulting in "[s]ongs [that] shift gears dozens of times, in a way that recalls... [[Kid606]], or [[Venetian Snares]]",<ref name="nyt-100-gecs-2019"/> also earning comparisons with label [[PC Music]]<ref name="eb-stems-2019">{{cite web |title=Flex Your Producer Skills With This Pack Of Stems From LA Avant-Pop Group 100 gecs |url=https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/100-gecs-stems-free/ |website=Electronic Beats |accessdate=September 4, 2019 |date=August 30, 2019}}</ref><ref name="stute-2019"/> and band [[Sleigh Bells (band)|Sleigh Bells]].

==History==
Les and Brady met at a house party in 2012. In the winter of 2015, Les and Brady first produced music together, recording in Chicago<ref name="fader-angel-2019"/> and eventually self-releasing their first EP ''100 Gecs'' in July 2016. Despite plans to record more music, they were unable to find enough time until they performed a DJ set together for the 2019 Minecraft Fire Festival;<ref name="outline-enis-2019"/> following that collaboration, they continued to work on songs and released their debut album ''[[1000 Gecs|1000 gecs]]'' in May to positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/79796/100-Gecs-1000-gecs/|title=100 Gecs - 1000 gecs (album review ) {{!}} Sputnikmusic|website=www.sputnikmusic.com|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/100-gecs-1000-gecs/|title=100 gecs: 1000 gecs|website=Pitchfork|language=en|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref><ref name="fader-secret-tour"/> In September 2019, it was announced that 100 Gecs and [[slowthai]] would support [[BROCKHAMPTON]] on their [[Heaven Belongs to You Tour]]<ref name="hbtyt-dates-2019">{{cite web |title=Dates |url=http://brckhmptn.com/dates/m/ |website=Brockhampton |accessdate=September 17, 2019}}</ref> later that year;<ref name="stute-2019"/> 100 Gecs also headlined six additional shows of their own in various cities along the tour.<ref name="fader-secret-tour">{{cite web |last1=D'Souza |first1=Shaad |title=100 gecs announce "Secret" headline tour |url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/09/19/100-gecs-announce-secret-headline-tour-tickets-2019 |website=The Fader |accessdate=September 20, 2019 |date=September 19, 2019}}</ref>

Brady additionally produces and records music under his own name. He became interested in music after being part of his high school [[choir]] and studied acoustic engineering in college for three years before moving to Los Angeles.<ref name="noisey-joyce-2018">{{cite web |last1=Joyce |first1=Colin |title=This Dylan Brady Mix Is Colorful Music for Couch-Sitting |url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/gy73b7/dylan-brady-noisey-mix-peace-love-interview |website=Noisey |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=December 14, 2018}}</ref> Brady has said 100 Gecs' style is influenced by [[Breathe Carolina]], [[John Zorn]],<ref name="fader-angel-2019"/> and [[I See Stars]], among others.<ref name="outline-enis-2019"/> In 2019, Brady co-produced the song "[[Click (Charli XCX song)|Click]]" from [[Charli XCX]]'s album ''[[Charli (album)|Charli]]'' (2019)—Charli XCX explained that she heard about Brady via her fans and "listen[s] to [100 Gecs] constantly now".<ref name="dazed-bulut-2019">{{cite web |last1=Bulut |first1=Selim |title=Charli XCX picks her dream collaborators |url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/45882/1/charli-xcx-selects-her-dream-collaborators-kylie-jenner-miley-cyrus-heji-shin |website=Dazed |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=September 19, 2019 |quote="I have really great dialogue with my fans. They're so in tune to the finer details of my music. They understand all the producers, they know all the productions they've done for other artists, they're really up-to-date on 'the scene' – way more than I am – so they find shit and they send it to me. My fans put me on to Dylan Brady, and we start working together, and then he told me about his 100 gecs project, which is something that I listen to constantly now."}}</ref>

Les, who formerly<ref name="uu-allanoff-2018">{{cite web |last1=Allanoff |first1=Gabe |title=Behind the Scenes With Laura Les |url=https://undergroundunderdogs.com/2018/12/26/laura-les-interview-upcoming-albums-osno1-100-gecs/ |website=Underground Underdogs |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=December 26, 2018}}</ref> released music under the moniker osno1,<ref name="exclaim-slingerland-2018">{{cite web |last1=Slingerland |first1=Calum |title=Hear umru's Debut EP 'search result' |url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/hear_umrus_debut_ep_search_result |website=Exclaim! |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=November 23, 2018}}</ref><ref name="mixmag-pc"/> calls the duo's musical process "[v]ery much almost an [[Musical improvisation|improv]] mentality"<ref name="outline-enis-2019"/> and has said that they "try to have fun and write songs that we would want to listen to",<ref name="paper-2019"/> adding that "the whole idea of labeling genres is not super important to us".<ref name="fader-angel-2019"/> Les became interested in making music as a teenager when she got her first guitar; she has said that she "kind of always just wanted to be a songwriter" and "love[s] anything with a catchy melody".<ref name="uu-allanoff-2018"/><ref name="noisey-les-joyce">{{cite web |last1=Joyce |first1=Colin |title=Weather Our Dystopia With the Chaos Pop of Laura Les's Noisey Mix |url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ne5qvk/laura-les-osno1-interview-noisey-mix |website=Noisey |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=August 6, 2018}}</ref> She has cited [[Naked City (band)|Naked City]], [[Playboi Carti]], [[3OH!3]], [[Cannibal Corpse]],<ref name="fader-angel-2019"/> and various PC Music artists as influences.<ref name="reddit-ama-2019"/> She worked at an [[empanada]] restaurant and studied [[acoustic engineering]] in college in Chicago.<ref name="fader-angel-2019"/>

In the latter half of 2019, Brady announced a remix album<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/dylanbrady/status/1186854805047631873|title=Dylan Brady on Twitter|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> by the duo titled ''1000 gecs & th3 phant0m m3nac3'', later retitled ''1000 gecs & The Tree of Clues'', produced by artists including [[A. G. Cook]] and [[Injury Reserve]]. Cook's remix of "Money Machine" was released in October 2019, followed by Injury Reserve's remix of "745 Sticky" in November 2019. <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/100gecs/status/1232057186357923840?s=20|title=the new name is ‘1000 gecs & The Tree of Clues’|last=gecs|first=100|date=2020-02-24|website=@100gecs|language=en|access-date=2020-02-24}}</ref> A remix of "[[Ringtone (Remix)|Ringtone]]" that features [[Charli XCX]], [[Rico Nasty]] and [[Kero Kero Bonito]] was released in February 2020. ''Tree of Clues'' was released in July of that same year.

In November 2019, the duo appeared on the [[Adult Swim]] web series ''[[FishCenter Live]]'' and performed the songs "800db Cloud" and "Stupid Horse" in front of a [[green screen]] backdrop of an aquarium.<ref name="Rossignol 2019">{{cite web|last=Rossignol|first=Derrick|title=100 Gecs Is The Most Fittingly Bizarre Musical Guest In ‘FishCenter’ History|url=https://uproxx.com/indie/100-gecs-fishcenter-adult-swim-800db-cloud/|work=[[Uproxx]]|publisher=[[Uproxx Media Group]]|date=21 November 2019|accessdate=22 November 2019}}</ref>

In an interview with ''The Forty Five'' in June 2020, they stated that they hoped to provide the soundtrack to a Disney movie.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Walker|first=Sophie|date=2020-06-19|title=100 gecs interview {{!}} D03s n0T c0mPut3|url=https://thefortyfive.com/interviews/100-gecs-interview-2020/|access-date=2020-06-28|website=The Forty Five|language=en-GB}}</ref>

==Discography==
===Albums===
====Studio albums====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Details
! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Top Heatseekers|US Heat.]] <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/heatseekers-albums/2019-07-20|title=Heatseekers Albums: July 20, 2019|work=Billboard|accessdate=February 29, 2020}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Independent Albums|US Indie]] <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/independent-albums/2019-07-20|title=Heatseekers Albums: July 20, 2019|work=Billboard|accessdate=February 29, 2020}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[1000 Gecs]]''<ref name="nyt-100-gecs-2019">{{cite web |last1=Caramanica |first1=Jon |title=The Riotous, Internet-Speed Sound of 100 gecs |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/04/arts/music/100-gecs-review.html |work=[[The New York Times]] |accessdate=September 15, 2019 |date=September 4, 2019}}</ref><ref name="pitchfork-1000-gecs-review"/>
|
*Released: May 31, 2019
*Label: Dog Show, [[Big Beat Records (American record label)|Big Beat]], [[Atlantic Records|Atlantic]]
*Formats: [[Phonograph record|vinyl]], [[Music download|digital download]]
| 13 || 36
|}

====Remix albums====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Details
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[1000 Gecs and the Tree of Clues]]''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Strauss |first1=Matthew |title=100 gecs Announce New Remix Album, Share A. G. Cook’s "money machine": Listen |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/100-gecs-announce-new-remix-album-share-a-g-cook-money-machine-listen/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |accessdate=October 23, 2019 |date=October 23, 2019}}</ref>
|
*Released: July 10, 2020<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/100gecs/status/1278773736766877697|title=100 gecs on Twitter:1000 gecs and The Tree of Clues ... july 10 on big beat records ...pre0rder tonight @ midnight est|website=Twitter|accessdate=2 July 2020}}</ref>
*Label: Dog Show, Big Beat, Atlantic<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.roughtrade.com/us/100-gecs/1000-gecs-and-the-tree-of-clues/lp-plus|title=1000 gecs and the tree of clues|website=Rough Trade|accessdate=July 10, 2020}}</ref>
*Formats: LP, Digital download
|}

====Extended plays====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Details
|-
! scope="row"| ''100 Gecs''<ref name="daily-2016">{{cite web |last1=Winsler |first1=Joe |title=100 gecs – 100 gecs [EP] |url=https://dailychiefers.com/100-gecs-100-gecs-ep/ |website=Daily Chiefers |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=July 15, 2016}}</ref><ref name="100-gecs-ep-soundcloud">{{cite web |title=100 gecs – 100 gecs |url=https://soundcloud.com/osno1/sets/100-gecs |website=Soundcloud |accessdate=September 17, 2019}}</ref>
|
*Released: July 12, 2016
*Label: [[Independent music|Self-released]]
*Format: Digital download
|}

===Singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" style="width:15em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:3em;"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:11em;"| Album
|-
! scope="row"| "Money Machine"
| rowspan="6"| 2019
| rowspan="4"|''1000 Gecs''
|-
! scope="row"| "800db Cloud"
|-
! scope="row"| "Stupid Horse"
|-
! scope="row"| "Hand Crushed By A Mallet"
|-
! scope="row"| "Money Machine" {{small|([[A. G. Cook]] Remix)}}
| rowspan="5"| ''1000 Gecs & The Tree of Clues''
|-
! scope="row"| "745 Sticky" {{small|([[Injury Reserve]] Remix)}}
|-
! scope="row"| "[[Ringtone (Remix)]]" {{small|(featuring [[Charli XCX]], [[Rico Nasty]] and [[Kero Kero Bonito]])}}
| rowspan="3"| 2020
|-
! scope="row"| "Gec 2 Ü (Remix)" {{small|(featuring [[Dorian Electra]])}}
|-
! scope="row"| "Stupid Horse (Remix)" {{small|(featuring Count Baldor and [[GFOTY]])}}
|}

===Solo work===
====Dylan Brady====
''Main article: [[Dylan Brady#Discography]]

'''Albums'''
*''All I Ever Wanted'' (Released: May 1, 2015)
*''This Car Needs Some Wheels'' (with Josh Pan) (Released: March 8, 2019)

====Laura Les (osno1)====
'''Extended plays'''
*"hello kitty skates to the fuckin CEMETARY" (2016)
*"REMIXES 2017" (2017)
*"i just dont wanna name it anything with "beach" in the title" (2017)
*"LETHAL POISON FOR THE SYSTEM" (split EP with 99jakes and [[Black Dresses]]) (2017)
*"BIG SUMMER JAMS 2018" (2018)
'''Singles'''
*"A Conversation I Overheard" (2017)
*"Popular" (with umru) (2018)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://100gecs.bandcamp.com/releases 100 gecs on Bandcamp]
*[https://osno1.bandcamp.com/ osno1 (Laura Les) on Bandcamp]
*[https://dogshowrecords.com/ Dog Show Records]

{{100 Gecs}}

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100 gecs

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| years_active = 2015–present
| label = Dog Show Records
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*[[Brockhampton (band)|Brockhampton]]
*[[A. G. Cook]]
*[[Injury Reserve]]
*[[Charli XCX]]
*[[Dorian Electra]]
*[[Rico Nasty]]
*[[Kero Kero Bonito]]
*[[Death Grips]]
*[[GFOTY]]}}
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'''100 Gecs''' (stylized as '''100 gecs''') is an American [[musical duo]] consisting of '''Dylan Brady''' and '''Laura Les''' (formerly known as '''osno1''').<ref name="pitchfork-1000-gecs-review">{{cite web |last1=Fitzmaurice |first1=Larry |title=100 gecs: 1000 gecs |url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/100-gecs-1000-gecs/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=July 27, 2019}}</ref><ref name="paper-2019">{{cite web |last1=Moen |first1=Matt |title=You've Never Heard Anything Like 100 Gecs |url=https://www.papermag.com/100-gecs-money-machine-2638795117.html |work=Paper Mag |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=June 13, 2019}}</ref><ref name="fader-july-19">{{cite web |last1=Wang |first1=Steffanee |title=Watch 100 gecs' unnervingly voyeuristic "800db cloud" video |url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/07/25/100-gecs-800db-cloud-video |work=[[The Fader]] |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=July 25, 2019}}</ref> The two grew up in suburban St. Louis and were involved in the city's electronic music scene. They met at a party in 2012.<ref name="fader-angel-2019"/><ref name="outline-enis-2019">{{cite web |last1=Enis |first1=Eli |title=The batshit album that explains how 2019 feels |url=https://theoutline.com/post/7884/100-gecs-interview-post-internet |website=The Outline |accessdate=September 4, 2019 |date=August 28, 2019}}</ref><ref name="reddit-ama-2019">{{cite web |title=100 gecs AMA <33 |url=https://www.reddit.com/r/indieheads/comments/c6848z/100_gecs_ama_33/ |website=reddit |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=June 27, 2019}}</ref><ref name="mixmag-pc">{{cite web |last1=Kretowicz |first1=Steph |title=Post-PC Music: How the London label inspired a new stage in the pop continuum |url=https://mixmag.net/feature/post-pc-music-pop-continuum |work=Mixmag |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=July 24, 2019}}</ref> Brady lives in downtown Los Angeles<ref name="fader-angel-2019">{{cite web |last1=Angell |first1=Jack |title=The brilliant pop anarchy of 100 gecs |url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/09/04/100-gecs-1000-gecs-interview |publisher=The Fader |accessdate=September 15, 2019 |date=September 4, 2019}}</ref> and Les is based in Chicago.<ref name="compelx-july-19">{{cite web |last1=Moore |first1=Jacob |last2=Gardner |first2=Alex |last3=Rindner |first3=Grant |last4=Price |first4=Joe |title=Best New Artists of the Month (July) |url=https://www.complex.com/pigeons-and-planes/2019/07/best-new-artists-july-2019/100-gecs |work=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]] |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=July 26, 2019}}</ref><ref name="vice-2019">{{cite web |last=Joyce |first=Colin |title=Denzel Curry's Energizing Raps and 11 More Albums for Heavy Rotation |url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/pajq8b/denzel-curry-zuu-review-stream |work=Vice |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=May 31, 2019}}</ref> 100 Gecs released their debut [[studio album]] ''[[1000 Gecs]]'' in May 2019. The album was met with critical acclaim. They released their remix single "[[Ringtone (Remix)]]" in February 2020.
==Background==
The duo works on tracks by sending [[Logic Pro]] project files between the two,<ref name="stute-2019">{{cite web |last1=Kostelnik |first1=Jack |title=100 Gecs and bubblegum bass in the American consciousness |url=https://thestute.com/2019/09/13/100-gecs-and-bubblegum-bass-in-the-american-consciousness/ |website=The Stute |accessdate=September 15, 2019 |date=September 13, 2019}}</ref><ref name="outline-enis-2019"/> iterating songs each time.<ref name="ha-fagen-2019">{{cite web |last1=Fagen |first1=Lucas |title=The Pranksters of Pop |url=https://hyperallergic.com/518162/the-pranksters-of-pop/ |website=Hyperallergic |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=September 21, 2019}}</ref><ref name="reddit-ama-2019"/> Their music has been called an "anarchic assault on the ears"<ref name="compelx-july-19"/> that "[pulls] conventional pop [[Trope (music)|tropes]] in every direction possible",<ref name="eb-stems-2019"/> as well as "abrasive, maximalist pop"<ref name="pitchfork-1000-gecs-review"/> with "elements of [[pop punk]], [[nightcore]], [[ska]], [[dubstep]], [[deconstructed club]], [[Trance music|trance]], [[Metal (genre)|metal]], and [[happy hardcore]] all thrown into one big internet blender",<ref name="paper-2019"/> resulting in "[s]ongs [that] shift gears dozens of times, in a way that recalls... [[Kid606]], or [[Venetian Snares]]",<ref name="nyt-100-gecs-2019"/> also earning comparisons with label [[PC Music]]<ref name="eb-stems-2019">{{cite web |title=Flex Your Producer Skills With This Pack Of Stems From LA Avant-Pop Group 100 gecs |url=https://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/100-gecs-stems-free/ |website=Electronic Beats |accessdate=September 4, 2019 |date=August 30, 2019}}</ref><ref name="stute-2019"/> and band [[Sleigh Bells (band)|Sleigh Bells]].

In the winter of 2015, Les and Brady first produced music together, recording in Chicago<ref name="fader-angel-2019"/> and eventually self-releasing their first EP ''100 Gecs'' in July 2016. Their name stems from an incident in which Les mistakenly ordered 100 geckos online while trying to purchase just one. Despite plans to record more music, they were unable to find enough time until they performed a DJ set together for the 2019 Minecraft Fire Festival;<ref name="outline-enis-2019"/> following that collaboration, they continued to work on songs and released their debut album ''[[1000 Gecs|1000 gecs]]'' in May to positive reviews.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/79796/100-Gecs-1000-gecs/|title=100 Gecs - 1000 gecs (album review ) {{!}} Sputnikmusic|website=www.sputnikmusic.com|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/100-gecs-1000-gecs/|title=100 gecs: 1000 gecs|website=Pitchfork|language=en|access-date=2019-11-21}}</ref><ref name="fader-secret-tour"/> In September 2019, it was announced that 100 Gecs and [[slowthai]] would support [[BROCKHAMPTON]] on their [[Heaven Belongs to You Tour]]<ref name="hbtyt-dates-2019">{{cite web |title=Dates |url=http://brckhmptn.com/dates/m/ |website=Brockhampton |accessdate=September 17, 2019}}</ref> later that year;<ref name="stute-2019"/> 100 Gecs also headlined six additional shows of their own in various cities along the tour.<ref name="fader-secret-tour">{{cite web |last1=D'Souza |first1=Shaad |title=100 gecs announce "Secret" headline tour |url=https://www.thefader.com/2019/09/19/100-gecs-announce-secret-headline-tour-tickets-2019 |website=The Fader |accessdate=September 20, 2019 |date=September 19, 2019}}</ref>

Brady additionally produces and records music under his own name, and has been signed to Dog Show Records and with Les under 100 Gecs since early 2020.<ref name="dogshowrecords.com">https://dogshowrecords.com/</ref> He became interested in music after being part of his high school [[choir]] and studied acoustic engineering in college for three years before moving to Los Angeles.<ref name="noisey-joyce-2018">{{cite web |last1=Joyce |first1=Colin |title=This Dylan Brady Mix Is Colorful Music for Couch-Sitting |url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/gy73b7/dylan-brady-noisey-mix-peace-love-interview |website=Noisey |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=December 14, 2018}}</ref> Brady has said 100 Gecs' style is influenced by [[Breathe Carolina]], [[John Zorn]],<ref name="fader-angel-2019"/> and [[I See Stars]], among others.<ref name="outline-enis-2019"/> In 2019, Brady co-produced the song "[[Click (Charli XCX song)|Click]]" from [[Charli XCX]]'s album ''[[Charli (album)|Charli]]'' (2019)—Charli XCX explained that she heard about Brady via her fans and "listen[s] to [100 Gecs] constantly now".<ref name="dazed-bulut-2019">{{cite web |last1=Bulut |first1=Selim |title=Charli XCX picks her dream collaborators |url=https://www.dazeddigital.com/music/article/45882/1/charli-xcx-selects-her-dream-collaborators-kylie-jenner-miley-cyrus-heji-shin |website=Dazed |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=September 19, 2019 |quote="I have really great dialogue with my fans. They're so in tune to the finer details of my music. They understand all the producers, they know all the productions they've done for other artists, they're really up-to-date on 'the scene' – way more than I am – so they find shit and they send it to me. My fans put me on to Dylan Brady, and we start working together, and then he told me about his 100 gecs project, which is something that I listen to constantly now."}}</ref>

Les, who formerly<ref name="uu-allanoff-2018">{{cite web |last1=Allanoff |first1=Gabe |title=Behind the Scenes With Laura Les |url=https://undergroundunderdogs.com/2018/12/26/laura-les-interview-upcoming-albums-osno1-100-gecs/ |website=Underground Underdogs |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=December 26, 2018}}</ref> released music under the moniker osno1,<ref name="exclaim-slingerland-2018">{{cite web |last1=Slingerland |first1=Calum |title=Hear umru's Debut EP 'search result' |url=http://exclaim.ca/music/article/hear_umrus_debut_ep_search_result |website=Exclaim! |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=November 23, 2018}}</ref><ref name="mixmag-pc"/> calls the duo's musical process "[v]ery much almost an [[Musical improvisation|improv]] mentality"<ref name="outline-enis-2019"/> and has said that they "try to have fun and write songs that we would want to listen to",<ref name="paper-2019"/> adding that "the whole idea of labeling genres is not super important to us".<ref name="fader-angel-2019"/> Les became interested in making music as a teenager when she got her first guitar; she has said that she "kind of always just wanted to be a songwriter" and "love[s] anything with a catchy melody".<ref name="uu-allanoff-2018"/><ref name="noisey-les-joyce">{{cite web |last1=Joyce |first1=Colin |title=Weather Our Dystopia With the Chaos Pop of Laura Les's Noisey Mix |url=https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/ne5qvk/laura-les-osno1-interview-noisey-mix |website=Noisey |accessdate=September 22, 2019 |date=August 6, 2018}}</ref> She has cited [[Naked City (band)|Naked City]], [[Playboi Carti]], [[3OH!3]], [[Cannibal Corpse]],<ref name="fader-angel-2019"/> and various PC Music artists as influences.<ref name="reddit-ama-2019"/> She worked at an [[empanada]] restaurant and studied [[acoustic engineering]] in college in Chicago.<ref name="fader-angel-2019"/>
She is [[transgender]].<ref>https://undergroundunderdogs.com/2018/12/26/laura-les-interview-upcoming-albums-osno1-100-gecs/</ref>

In the latter half of 2019, Brady announced a remix album<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/dylanbrady/status/1186854805047631873|title=Dylan Brady on Twitter|last=|first=|date=|website=|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> by the duo titled ''1000 gecs & th3 phant0m m3nac3'', produced by artists including [[A. G. Cook]] and [[Injury Reserve]]. Cook's remix of "Money Machine" was released in October 2019, followed by Injury Reserve's remix of "745 Sticky" in November 2019. In January 2020 in an Instagram story post Laura Les announced that the remix album was no longer called "th3 phant0m m3nac3". In February, the group announced the new name of the remix album would be ''1000 gecs & The Tree of Clues'',<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/100gecs/status/1232057186357923840?s=20|title=the new name is ‘1000 gecs & The Tree of Clues’|last=gecs|first=100|date=2020-02-24|website=@100gecs|language=en|access-date=2020-02-24}}</ref> alongside a remix of "[[Ringtone (Remix)|Ringtone]]" that features [[Charli XCX]], [[Rico Nasty]] and [[Kero Kero Bonito]].

In November 2019, the duo appeared on the [[Adult Swim]] web series ''[[FishCenter Live]]'' and performed the songs "800db Cloud" and "Stupid Horse" in front of a [[green screen]] backdrop of an aquarium.<ref name="Rossignol 2019">{{cite web|last=Rossignol|first=Derrick|title=100 Gecs Is The Most Fittingly Bizarre Musical Guest In ‘FishCenter’ History|url=https://uproxx.com/indie/100-gecs-fishcenter-adult-swim-800db-cloud/|work=[[Uproxx]]|publisher=[[Uproxx Media Group]]|date=21 November 2019|accessdate=22 November 2019}}</ref>

In an interview with ''The Forty Five'' in June 2020, they stated that they hoped to provide the soundtrack to a Disney movie.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Walker|first=Sophie|date=2020-06-19|title=100 gecs interview {{!}} D03s n0T c0mPut3|url=https://thefortyfive.com/interviews/100-gecs-interview-2020/|access-date=2020-06-28|website=The Forty Five|language=en-GB}}</ref>

==Discography==
===Albums===
====Studio albums====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:12em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:16em;"| Details
! scope="col" colspan="2"| Peak chart positions
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Top Heatseekers|US Heat.]] <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/heatseekers-albums/2019-07-20|title=Heatseekers Albums: July 20, 2019|work=Billboard|accessdate=February 29, 2020}}</ref>
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| [[Independent Albums|US Indie]] <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/independent-albums/2019-07-20|title=Heatseekers Albums: July 20, 2019|work=Billboard|accessdate=February 29, 2020}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[1000 Gecs]]''<ref name="nyt-100-gecs-2019">{{cite web |last1=Caramanica |first1=Jon |title=The Riotous, Internet-Speed Sound of 100 gecs |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/04/arts/music/100-gecs-review.html |work=[[The New York Times]] |accessdate=September 15, 2019 |date=September 4, 2019}}</ref><ref name="pitchfork-1000-gecs-review"/>
|
*Released: May 31, 2019
*Label: Dog Show Records<ref name="dogshowrecords.com"/>
*Formats: [[Phonograph record|vinyl]], [[Music download|digital download]]
| 13 || 36
|}

====Remix albums====
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! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Details
|-
! scope="row"| ''[[1000 Gecs and The Tree of Clues]]''<ref>{{cite web |last1=Strauss |first1=Matthew |title=100 gecs Announce New Remix Album, Share A. G. Cook’s "money machine": Listen |url=https://pitchfork.com/news/100-gecs-announce-new-remix-album-share-a-g-cook-money-machine-listen/ |website=[[Pitchfork (website)|Pitchfork]] |accessdate=October 23, 2019 |date=October 23, 2019}}</ref>
|
*Released: July 10, 2020<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/100gecs/status/1278773736766877697|title=100 gecs on Twitter:1000 gecs and The Tree of Clues ... july 10 on big beat records ...pre0rder tonight @ midnight est|website=Twitter|accessdate=2 July 2020}}</ref>
*Label: [[Big Beat Records (American record label)|Big Beat]], Dog Show
*Formats: LP, CD, Digital download
|}

====Extended plays====
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" style="width:12em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:16em;"| Details
|-
! scope="row"| ''100 Gecs''<ref name="daily-2016">{{cite web |last1=Winsler |first1=Joe |title=100 gecs – 100 gecs [EP] |url=https://dailychiefers.com/100-gecs-100-gecs-ep/ |website=Daily Chiefers |accessdate=August 12, 2019 |date=July 15, 2016}}</ref><ref name="100-gecs-ep-soundcloud">{{cite web |title=100 gecs – 100 gecs |url=https://soundcloud.com/osno1/sets/100-gecs |website=Soundcloud |accessdate=September 17, 2019}}</ref>
|
*Released: July 12, 2016
*Label: Self-released
*Format: Digital download
|}

===Singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;" border="1"
! scope="col" style="width:15em;"| Title
! scope="col" style="width:3em;"| Year
! scope="col" style="width:11em;"| Album
|-
! scope="row"| "Money Machine"
| rowspan="3"| 2019
| ''1000 Gecs''
|-
! scope="row"| "Money Machine" {{small|([[A. G. Cook]] Remix)}}
| rowspan="5"| ''1000 Gecs & The Tree of Clues''
|-
! scope="row"| "745 Sticky" {{small|([[Injury Reserve]] Remix)}}
|-
! scope="row"| "[[Ringtone (Remix)]]" {{small|(featuring [[Charli XCX]], [[Rico Nasty]] and [[Kero Kero Bonito]])}}
| rowspan="3"| 2020
|-
! scope="row"| "Gec 2 Ü (Remix)" {{small|(featuring [[Dorian Electra]])}}
|-
! scope="row"| "Stupid Horse (Remix)" {{small|(featuring Count Baldor and [[GFOTY]])}}
|}

===Solo work===
====Dylan Brady====
'''Albums'''
*''All I Ever Wanted'' (Released: May 1, 2015)
*''This Car Needs Some Wheels'' (with Josh Pan) (Released: March 8, 2019)
'''Extended plays'''
*''Choker'' (Released: August 12, 2016)
*''Sinses'' (with BLOOM) (Released: January 18, 2017)
*''Dog Show'' (Released: February 6, 2017)
*''Peace & Love'' (Released: October 19, 2018)
'''Singles'''
*"Loading Screen" (Lewis Grant featuring Dylan Brady) (2014)
*"Give Me the Keys" ([[Night Lovell]] featuring Dylan Brady) (2015)
*"Emoji" (Lewis Grant featuring Dylan Brady) (2016)
*"I" (vōx featuring Dylan Brady) (2016)
*"Go Away" (2016)
*"Coming Down" (2016)
*"Georgia" (Pritty featuring Dylan Brady) (2018)
'''Guest appearances'''
*"Sparkly" – ''Girl Gone Wild'' by Ravenna Golden
*"Just Tryna" – ''Red Teenage Melody'' by Night Lovell
*"Good Friends" – ''Bombs 1'' by NOK from the Future
*"D$M" (with Robel Ketema) – ''The Cartier'' by Aaron Cartier
*"Ballin" (with La Charm) – ''The Cartier'' by Aaron Cartier
*"No Worries" – ''HYDRA 3D'' by DAT ADAM
*"Not 4Ever" – ''Gravekeeper'' by Hellion
*"Up in Flames" – ''Analog'' by DAMSTERAM, JRND, & narou
'''Songwriting and production credits'''
*''Gloing Pain$'' – Lil Aaron
*"Louis Kicks" – Aaron Cartier
*"Selfish" – Josh Pan
*"GladWeHaveAnUnderstanding” – [[Bones (rapper)|Bones]]
*"Bad Batch Pt. 2" – Lewis Grant
*"Daniel" – Lewis Grant
*"Blue" – [[The Neighbourhood]]
*"Heaven" – The Neighbourhood
*''[[Flamboyant (album)|Flamboyant]]'' – [[Dorian Electra]]
*"[[Click (Charli XCX song)|Click]]" – [[Charli XCX]]
*"6 Feet" – [[Left at London]]
*''[[Kiss My Super Bowl Ring]]'' – [[The Garden (band)|The Garden]]
*''[[How I'm Feeling Now]]'' – Charli XCX
*"Sorry Bro (I Love You)" – Dorian Electra
* "I Am King" – Nasty Cherry
* "sauceintherough" – Brakence

====Laura Les (osno1)====
'''Extended plays'''
*"hello kitty skates to the fuckin CEMETARY" (2016)
*"REMIXES 2017" (2017)
*"i just dont wanna name it anything with "beach" in the title" (2017)
*"LETHAL POISON FOR THE SYSTEM" (split EP with 99jakes and [[Black Dresses]]) (2017)
*"BIG SUMMER JAMS 2018" (2018)
'''Singles'''
*"A Conversation I Overheard" (2017)
*"Popular" (with umru) (2018)

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[https://100gecs.bandcamp.com/releases 100 gecs on Bandcamp]
*[https://osno1.bandcamp.com/ osno1 (Laura Les) on Bandcamp]
*[https://dogshowrecords.com/ Dog Show Records]

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Joyryde

2020-07-02T16:59:21Z

108.203.5.195: /* Joyryde */

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{{Infobox musical artist
|name = Joyryde
|background = non_vocal_instrumentalist
|alias = Eskimo
|birth_name = John Ford
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1985|07|24}}
|death_date =
|origin = England, UK
|genre = {{flatlist|
* Bass house
* [[hard house]]
* [[dubstep]]
* [[Trap (EDM)|trap]]
* [[future house]]
}}
|occupation = {{flatlist|
* [[DJ]]
* musician
* producer
}}
|years_active = 2003–present
|label = {{flatlist|
*[[OWSLA]]
*[[Hard (music festival)|Hard Recs]]
}}
|associated_acts = Lets Be Friends, [[Skrillex]]
}}
'''John Ford''', (born 24 July 1985) better known by his stage name '''Joyryde''' (stylised as '''JOYRYDE'''), is an English DJ and producer, son of John Ford (also known as John Phantasm and owner of Phantasm Records).

==Early career==
Inspired by his father John Phantasm (and consequently the music he heard playing at home when he was young), Ford started producing his own music in the studio from the age of 9 but did not begin DJing worldwide until he was 13. Wrapped up in the life of DJing, Ford did not return to the studio until he was 15, which was when he 'wanted to get back into the producing part of it since the music was getting more technical'. Not until then did he start producing under the name of Eskimo. The name was chosen because it bears no connection 'to the product'.<ref>{{cite news |accessdate=28 May 2008 |url=http://www.trackitdown.net/genre/psy_trance/featured_artist/100017.html |title=Phantasm's Prodigal Son |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080524211651/http://www.trackitdown.net/genre/psy_trance/featured_artist/100017.html |archive-date=24 May 2008 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> At age 17 he released his first album ''Can You Pick Me Up''.

Eskimo's music began to show up in the sets of psytrance DJs across the globe. By the time he performed his first live set, his repertoire had trebled. His many remixes from this time - some still unreleased due to copyright wrangles - included [[Infected Mushroom]] and Skazi, but it was his unofficial remix of The Prodigy ''"Voodoo People"'' that was most popular.

In summer 2004, Eskimo released his second artist album "Take A Look Out There" which included the well-known "Party Pooper", a track sampling the police shutting down a free party. November 2005 saw the release of Balloonatic Part One. Balloonatic Part Two followed in September 2006.

From 2011 to 2015, Ford was a member of electronic music duo Lets Be Friends, which such singles as "[[Manslaughter (song)|Manslaughter]]" and "[[FTW (Lets Be Friends song)|FTW]]".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.youredm.com/2013/08/23/lets-be-friends-manslaughter-vip-mix/|title=Let's Be Friends - Manslaughter (VIP Mix)|last=Staff|first=Your EDM|date=2013-08-23|website=Your EDM|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.edmtunes.com/2013/08/release-lets-be-friends-manslaughter-vip-mix/|title=Lets Be Friends - Manslaughter [VIP Mix]|last=testacc|date=2013-08-19|website=EDMTunes|language=en-US|access-date=2019-03-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.vibe.com/2014/02/djs-watch-lets-be-friends-debut-2014-anthem-ftw|title=DJs To Watch: Lets Be Friends Debut 2014 Anthem 'FTW'|date=2014-02-03|website=[[Vibe (magazine)|Vibe]]|language=en|access-date=2019-03-25}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2014/02/lets-be-friends-ftw|title=Lets Be Friends - "FTW"|website=[[Complex (magazine)|Complex]]|language=en|access-date=2019-03-25}}</ref> The duo has been inactive since his transition to performing as Joyryde.

==Joyryde==
Since 2015, Ford has produced bass-heavy house music, solo, under the name Joyryde. He has released all free downloads so far, such as "Flo" and "Speed Trap".

In 2016, Joyryde signed onto [[OWSLA]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.axs.com/joyryde-teams-up-with-owsla-to-create-cool-track-hot-drum-110154|title=JOYRYDE teams up with OWSLA to create cool track 'Hot Drum'|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref> releasing singles "[[Hot Drum]]"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/owslaofficial/sets/joyryde-hot-drum|title=JOYRYDE - HOT DRUM|website=SoundCloud|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref> and "[[Damn (Joyryde song)|Damn]]"<ref name="soundcloud1">{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/damn-ft-freddie-gibbs|title=JOYRYDE - DAMN ft. FREDDIE GIBBS|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref> on the record label in 2016 and releasing "[[I Ware House]]"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/owslaofficial/sets/joyryde-i-ware-house|title=JOYRYDE - I WARE HOUSE|website=SoundCloud|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref> and "[[New Breed (song)|New Breed]]"<ref name="soundcloud2">{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/new-breed-ft-darnell-williams|title=JOYRYDE - NEW BREED [ ft. DARNELL WILLIAMS ]|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref> on the label in 2017. He shifted labels to Hard Records in 2019 and released his debut LP, ''Brave'', in 2020.

==Discography==

===Studio albums as Eskimo===
* 2003: ''Can you Pick Me Up?'' (Phantasm Records)
* 2004: ''Take a Look Out There'' (Phantasm Records, Arcadia Music)
* 2005: ''Balloonatic Part One'' (Phantasm Records)
* 2006: ''Balloonatic Part Two'' (Phantasm Records)
* 2010: ''Cheap Thrills'' (Phantasm Records)

===Collaborations as Eskimo===
* 2005: ''Dynamo - Acid Daze'' (Eskimo vs Dynamic, Phantasm Records)
* 2007: ''Void - Music With More Muscle'' (Chemical Crew)
* 2010: ''Balloonatic Part Three''
* 2010: ''The Megaband - Propaganda'' (April 2010)<ref>{{cite news |accessdate=8 March 2010 |url=http://www.themegaband.com/news/release/ |title=The Megaband - News Release |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100417133436/http://themegaband.com/news/release/ |archive-date=17 April 2010 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref>

===Extended plays with Lets Be Friends===
* 2013: ''Lets Be Friends''
* 2013: ''IOA''

===Singles with Lets Be Friends===
* 2013: [[Manslaughter (song)|"Manslaughter" (VIP Mix)]]
* 2014: "[[FTW (Lets Be Friends song)|FTW]]"

===Studio albums as Joyryde===
* 3 April 2020: ''[[Brave (Joyryde album)|Brave]]'' (HARD Records)

===Charted singles===
{| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:10em;"| Title
! scope="col" rowspan="2" style="width:1em;"| Year
! Peak chart positions
! scope="col" rowspan="2"| Album
|-
! scope="col" style="width:3em;font-size:85%;"| US [[Hot Dance/Electronic Songs]] <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/skrillex|title=Skrillex Chart History|website=Billboard|access-date=2019-02-08}}</ref>
|-
! scope="row"| "[[Agen Wida]]" (with [[Skrillex]])
| 2018
| 35
| {{Non-album single}}
|}

===Singles as Joyryde===
* 22 March 2015: "Kickin Off"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/joyryde-kickin-off-1|title=KICKIN OFF|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 13 April 2015: "Hoodlum"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/joyryde-hoodlum|title=HOODLUM|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 23 April 2015: "Mercy" (featuring [[Candi Staton]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/joyryde-mercy|title=MERCY [Lyric Video Inside]|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 11 May 2015: "Flo"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/joyryde-flo|title=FLO|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 13 July 2015: "Speed Trap"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/joyryde-speed-trap|title=SPEED TRAP|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 29 September 2015: "Give My Love"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/joyryde-give-my-love|title=GIVE MY LOVE|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 20 October 2015: "Hari Kari"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/joyryde-hari-kari|title=HARI KARI|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 8 December 2015: "Hoam"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/joyryde-hoam|title=HOAM|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 12 January 2016: "Windows" (featuring [[Rick Ross]])<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/joyryde-windows|title=WINDOWS ft. RICK RO$$|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 15 February 2016: "Fuel Tank"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/joyryde-fuel-tank|title=FUEL TANK|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 16 May 2016: "The Box"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/the-box|title=THE BOX|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 20 July 2016: "Maximum King"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/maximum-king|title=MAXIMUM KING|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 16 November 2016: "[[Hot Drum]]" (OWSLA)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/joyryde-hot-drum|title=HOT DRUM|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 5 December 2016: "[[Damn (Joyryde song)|Damn]]" (featuring [[Freddie Gibbs]]) (OWSLA)<ref name="soundcloud1"/>
* 21 February 2017: "[[I Ware House]]" (OWSLA)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/i-ware-house|title=JOYRYDE - I WARE HOUSE|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 5 May 2017: "[[New Breed (song)|New Breed]]" (featuring Darnell Williams) (OWSLA)<ref name="soundcloud2"/> [<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/skrillex|title=Skrillex Chart History|website=Billboard|access-date=2019-02-08}}</ref>]
* 22 February 2019: "[[I'm Gone (Joyryde song)|I'm Gone]]" (Hard Records)
* 22 March 2019: "[[Yuck (Joyryde song)|Yuck]]" (featuring Gold) (Hard Records)
* 23 August 2019: "[[Madden (song)|Madden]]" (Hard Records)
* 4 October 2019: "[[Selecta 19]]" (Hard Records)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/10/joyryde-turns-in-fourth-single-selecta-19-from-debut-lp/ |title=Joyryde turns in fourth single, 'Selecta 19' from debut LP |last=Klemow |first=David |date=8 October 2019 |website=Dancing Astronaut |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011033545/https://dancingastronaut.com/2019/10/joyryde-turns-in-fourth-single-selecta-19-from-debut-lp/ |archive-date=11 October 2019 |accessdate=11 October 2019}}</ref>

===Remixes as Joyryde===
* 15 September 2015: [[Jauz]] - "Feel The Volume" (Joyryde 'Stick It In Reverse' Mix)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/jauz-ftv-joyryde-mix-final|title=Jauz - Feel The Volume [ Joyryde 'Stick It In Reverse' Mix ]|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>
* 25 March 2016: [[Gary Richards (music executive)|Destructo]] - "4 Real" (Joyryde 'Swurve' Mix)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://soundcloud.com/enjoyryde/destructo-4-real-joyryde-swurve-mix|title=Destructo - 4 Real [ Joyryde 'Swurve' Mix ]|publisher=|accessdate=5 August 2018}}</ref>

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.joyryde.net/ Joyryde official website]

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Wendigo (film)

2020-06-27T22:32:21Z

108.203.5.195: /* Connections to the Wendigo */

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{{Infobox film
| name = Wendigo
| image = Wendigopost.jpg
| caption = Theatrical release poster
| director = [[Larry Fessenden]]
| producer = [[Jeffrey Levy-Hinte]]
| writer = Larry Fessenden
| starring = [[Patricia Clarkson]], [[Jake Weber]], [[Erik Per Sullivan]]
| music = [[Michelle DiBucci]]
| cinematography = [[Terry Stacey]]
| editing = Larry Fessenden
| studio = Antidote Films Glass Eye Pix
| distributor = [[Magnolia Pictures]]
| released = {{Film date|2001|01|23}}
| runtime = 91 minutes
| country = United States
| language = English
| budget =
}}

'''''Wendigo''''' is a 2001 American [[Independent film|independent]] [[psychological horror]] film written and directed by [[Larry Fessenden]], starring [[Patricia Clarkson]] and [[Jake Weber]]. The film follows a photographer, George, and his family who discover a dark force in a cabin during their wintry weekend at upstate New York while catching the fury of a local hunter after hitting a deer on the road. Things then take a turn for the worse when they suddenly get antagonised by the titular Wendigo, a demonic humanoid creature who engages in cannibalism.

The film was released to theatres on January 23, 2001, for a limited time and received mixed reviews by critics. The film was not a major box office attraction and bombed as it scored $1.1 thousand on opening weekend.[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275067/locations?ref_=tt_dt_dt]

==Plot==
George ([[Jake Weber]]) is a highly-strung professional [[photographer]] who is starting to unravel from the stress of his work with a [[Manhattan]] advertising agency. Needing some time away from the city, George, his wife Kim ([[Patricia Clarkson]]), and their 10-year-old son Miles ([[Erik Per Sullivan]]) head to upstate [[New York (state)|New York]] to take in the winter sights, though the drive up is hardly relaxing for any of them.

George accidentally hits and severely injures a [[deer]] that ran onto the icy road. After George stops to inspect the damage, he's confronted by an angry local named Otis who flies into a rage, telling George that he and his fellow [[hunter]]s had been tracking the deer for some time. An argument breaks out, which leaves George feeling deeply shaken. When George and Kim arrive at their [[Log cabin|cabin]], they discover that a dark and intimidating presence seems to have taken it over.

The next day, when they stop at a store in a town near the cabin, a shopkeeper tells Miles about the legend of the [[Wendigo]], a deformed beast from [[Native America]]n [[folklore]] who changes from a human to a hideous beast after engaging in [[cannibalism]]. The Wendigo also has supernatural powers and can change its appearance at will. The shopkeeper then gives him a small figurine of a Wendigo. Miles can't help but think the Wendigo has something to do with the dark forces at work in the woods near the cabin.

Later that day, while sledding together, George suddenly falls to the ground, leaving Miles alone and lost in the woods. Frightened, Miles approaches his dad when he is chased by the Wendigo and passes out. He is awakened later by a frightened Kim, who went looking for her family once they didn't come home.

Kim and Miles begin a trek deep into the forest, until they end up at the house, where they find a bloody George crawling towards the car claiming Otis shot him. Frantic, Kim and Miles put George in the car and drive to the nearest hospital. It is revealed that George and Miles were sledding near a shooting range and Otis shot George in the liver with a [[hunting rifle]]. George undergoes emergency surgery and Miles walks into the hospital, hallucinates that his father is being assaulted by the Wendigo and faints. He awakens only to find that George has died.

Otis is confronted by the local [[sheriff]], but he kills the sheriff and drives away into the night, being stalked by the Wendigo until he crashes into a [[tree]] and runs away into the forest, eventually ending up on a road where he is hit by the deputy sheriff's squad car. The movie ends with Otis being carted into the emergency room of the hospital, and being followed by the Indian shopkeeper while Miles watches it all, caressing the Wendigo figurine.

== Connections to the Wendigo ==
Despite its title, the film does not bear much resemblance to the legend whatsoever. The movie ''[[Ravenous (1999 film)|Ravenous]]'' is arguably closer; the term ''windigo'' is only mentioned by a Native American scout. Fessenden would later revisit the Wendigo story in his script for the 2015 video game ''[[Until Dawn]]''.

==Cast==

*[[Patricia Clarkson]] as Kim
*[[Jake Weber]] as George
*[[Erik Per Sullivan]] as Miles
*[[John Speredakos]] as Otis
*[[Christopher Wynkoop]] as Sheriff Tom Hale
*[[Lloyd Oxendine]] as Elder
*[[Brian Delate]] as Everett
*[[Daniel Sherman (actor)|Daniel Stewart Sherman]] as Billy
*[[Jennifer Wiltsie]] as Martha
*[[Maxx Stratton]] as Brandon
*Richard Stratton as Earl
*[[Dash Stratton]] as Little Otis
*[[Dwayne Navara]] as Mechanic
*[[Shelly Bolding]] as Store Owner
*[[Susan Pellegrino]] as Nurse
*James Godwin as Wendigo

==Release==
{{expand section|date=March 2018}}

=== Box office ===
The film opened in limited release and was not a major box office attraction and only scored $1,107 at opening weekend, making it one of the [[List of biggest box-office bombs|biggest box office bombs of all time]].[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0275067/locations?ref_=tt_dt_dt]

===Home media===
The film was released on [[DVD]] by ''Live/Artisan'' on Dec 17, 2002. It was re-released by [[Cinema Club]] on Jun 16, 2003.<ref>{{cite web|title=Wendigo (2001) - Larry Fessenden|url=http://www.allmovie.com/movie/wendigo-v237171/releases|website=AllMovie.com|publisher=AllMovie|accessdate=23 September 2015}}</ref>

== Reception ==
{{expand section|date=September 2015}}
''Wendigo'' was met with mixed reviews by critics. On [[Rotten Tomatoes]], the film holds an approval rating of 60% based on {{nowrap|50 reviews}}, with a [[weighted average]] rating of 6.2/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "An artsy horror flick, ''Wendigo'' effectively creates an eerie atmosphere."<ref name="rottomatoes">{{cite web|title=Wendigo (2002) - Rotten Tomatoes|url=https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/wendigo/|website=Rotten Tomatoes.com|publisher=Flixer|accessdate=23 March 2018}}</ref> [[Metacritic]], which assigns a weighted average rating to reviews, the film has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, based on 19 critics, indicating "Generally favorable reviews".<ref name="metacriticsite">{{cite web|title=Wendigo Reviews - Metacritic|url=https://metacritic.com/movie/wendigo|website=Metacritic.com|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=23 March 2018}}</ref>

[[Roger Ebert]] gave the film two and a half out of four stars. In his review, Ebert wrote, ''Wendigo'' is a good movie with an ending that doesn't work. While it was not working I felt a keen disappointment, because the rest of the movie works so well".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ebert|first1=Roger|title=Wendigo Movie Review & Film Summary (2002)|url=https://rogerebert.com/reviews/wendigo-2002|website=Roger Ebert.com|publisher=Roger Ebert|accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref> Dave Kehr of ''[[The New York Times]]'' gave the film a positive review stating, "As in his previous films, Mr. Fessenden carefully blurs the line between psychology and the supernatural, suggesting that each is strongly implicated in the other. The rampaging Wendigo may be a manifestation of Miles's incipient Oedipal rage, but at the same time it is a force embedded in nature and history. Such abstract notions may put off fans of the genre in its most elemental, slice- and-dice form. But for those in search of something different, ''Wendigo'' is a genuinely bone-chilling tale".<ref>{{cite web|last1=Kehr|first1=Dave|title=A With-It Way to Jump Up and Say 'Boo!' - New York Times|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2002/02/15/movies/15WEND.html|website=New York Times.com|publisher=Dave Kehr|accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref> Felix Vasquez Jr. from ''Cinema Crazed.com'' gave the film a positive review praising the film's ending and suspense.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Vasquez Jr.|first1=Velix|title=Wendigo (2001) {{!}} Cinema Crazed - Celebrating Film Culture & Pop Culture|url=http://cinema-crazed.com/blog/2002/07/07/wendigo-2001/|website=Cinema Crazed.com|publisher=Felix Vasquez Jr.|accessdate=25 November 2014}}</ref> [[AllRovi|AllMovie]] called the film "effectively creepy" and "surprisingly unsettling", "despite its inherent cheesiness".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.allmovie.com/movie/wendigo-v237171/review |title=Wendigo (2001) - Review - AllMovie |last=Raiske |first=Josh |work=[[AllRovi|AllMovie]] |accessdate=7 August 2012}}</ref>

==See also==
* ''[[Until Dawn]]''
* ''[[Ghostkeeper]]''

==References==
{{reflist}}

== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.thewendigo.com/}}
* {{IMDb title|0275067|Wendigo}}
* {{Rotten Tomatoes|wendigo|Wendigo}}
* {{Allmovie|237171|Wendigo}}
* {{metacritic film|id=wendigo|title=Wendigo}}

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[[Category:2001 horror films]]
[[Category:2000s monster movies]]
[[Category:American films]]
[[Category:American supernatural horror films]]
[[Category:American monster movies]]
[[Category:American psychological horror films]]
[[Category:English-language films]]
[[Category:Films about cryptids]]
[[Category:Films set in New York (state)]]
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Game Grumps

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* [[Jon Jafari]]
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* Ben Anderson
* Tucker Prescott
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'''''Game Grumps''''' is a [[Let's Play]] [[web series]] hosted by [[Arin Hanson]] and [[Dan Avidan]]. Created in 2012 by co-hosts Hanson and [[JonTron|Jon Jafari]], the series centers around its hosts playing video games while adding comedic commentary. After Jafari left the show in 2013 to focus on his own [[YouTube]] webseries, [[Jon Jafari#JonTron|''JonTron'']], he was succeeded by Avidan. The [[YouTube]] channel for ''Game Grumps'' currently operates under [[Jetpak|JETPAK]], a network created by [[Adam Montoya]].<ref name="INFLUENCERS – 3BLACKDOT">{{cite web|url=http://3blackdot.com/influencers/|title=INFLUENCERS – 3BLACKDOT|website=3blackdot.com|language=en-US|access-date=2017-07-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170714020956/http://3blackdot.com/influencers/|archive-date=2017-07-14|url-status=live}}</ref>

Since Jafari's departure, the channel has expanded to include other hosts, besides the main two, who have floated in and out of the channel over time as a part of spin-off shows. Those include [[Ross O'Donovan]], Barry Kramer, Suzy Berhow, and [[Brian Wecht]], as well as various guest hosts. {{as of|2020|3}}, ''Game Grumps'' has over 5.23 million subscribers and over 5 billion total video views.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/user/GameGrumps|title=GameGrumps|website=YouTube|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131210155034/http://www.youtube.com/user/GameGrumps|archive-date=2013-12-10|url-status=live|access-date=2017-11-21}}</ref> ''Game Grumps'' have also developed and published two of their own video games, ''[[Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator]]'' and ''Soviet Jump Game'', as well as writing the [[young adult novel]] ''Ghost Hunters Adventure Club and the Secret of the Grande Chateau''.

==Format==
Episodes usually consist of two hosts or more, playing a video game, featuring their commentary, experience with (and opinions of) the chosen game, as well as related and unrelated discussions, along with stories from their lives. Many of the games played on the show are sent in by fans, who mail in games to the Grumps’ PO box in Glendale, California.<ref name="5 facts">{{cite web |url=http://heavy.com/games/2017/08/game-grumps-animated-arin-danny-jontron-good-game-dream-daddy/ |title=Game Grumps: Five Fast Facts You Need to Know |first=Jack |last=Fennimore |publisher=Heavy |date=August 30, 2017 |accessdate=November 18, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171201040013/http://heavy.com/games/2017/08/game-grumps-animated-arin-danny-jontron-good-game-dream-daddy/ |archive-date=2017-12-01 |url-status=live }}</ref> The channel typically uploads two or three episodes each day. Lengthier games often result in ongoing series, which continue airing until completion, unless ending early in favor of beginning a new series. Occasionally, the hosts will participate and compete in [[multiplayer video game|multiplayer]] games, as part of their ''Game Grumps VS'' series. Though the episodes usually consist of two or more people, there are some special episodes with Hanson or Avidan alone.

==History==
[[File:Game Grumps Founders.png|left|thumb|[[Arin Hanson]] (''left, pictured in 2011'') and [[JonTron|Jon Jafari]] (''right, pictured in 2016'') created ''Game Grumps'' in 2012 and hosted it together until 2013]]
''Game Grumps'' was created by [[JonTron|Jon "JonTron" Jafari]] and [[Egoraptor|Arin "Egoraptor" Hanson]], and began with a video of the two playing ''[[Kirby Super Star]]'' uploaded on July 18, 2012 to video streaming site [[YouTube]].<ref name="5 facts" /> According to Jafari and Hanson, the idea for the show came about when the two were arguing over whether or not the character Wolf from the fighting game ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' was too similar to the character Fox in terms of their fighting styles. After animator Ross O’Donovan told the duo about their tendency to be “grumpy” with each other over video games, Hanson came up with the idea of a [[podcast]] revolving around this concept, though the show ultimately became a video series on YouTube rather than a podcast.<ref name="5 facts" /> In September 2012, Barry Kramer was brought onto the show as an editor.<ref name="5 facts" /> Hanson and Jafari worked on the show together until June 25, 2013, when Jafari announced he would be leaving the show due to desires to focus on [[JonTron|his own show]]. Many fans were upset by Jafari's departure from ''Game Grumps'', with many expressing disappointment in the decision's last-minute announcement, as well as the channel's decision to announce the beginning of ''Steam Train'' on the same day.<ref name="INFLUENCERS – 3BLACKDOT"/> After Jafari's departure, [[Ninja Sex Party]] vocalist [[Dan Avidan]] succeeded him as co-host of the main show. Avidan also joined animator [[Ross O'Donovan]] as co-host of the show ''Steam Train'' where both play [[Personal computer|PC]] games. This expanded the channel's output to three videos a day: two standard ''Game Grumps'' episodes and a single ''Steam Train'' episode. ''Steam Train'' later expanded to include Hanson as a co-host at times, as well as featuring one of the group's editors, Barry Kramer, and Hanson's wife Suzy Berhow. The expansion also introduced a new ''Steam Rolled'' series, where four-player games (not necessarily PC games) are played by the group.

In October 2013, the group began a gameplay series featuring ''[[Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate]]'' on the Polaris YouTube channel, titled ''Hunting Monsters''. A second installment, featuring ''[[Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate]]'', began in February 2015.
[[File:Game Grumps Kiss.png|left|thumb|The current hosts of ''Game Grumps'', [[Dan Avidan]] (top) and [[Arin Hanson]] (bottom), in 2015]]
In December 2013, Kramer and Berhow began hosting ''Table Flip'', where they dress in [[Victorian era|Victorian]]/[[The United States in the 19th century|19th century American]] period clothing<ref>{{cite web|title=18th Century-ish Table Flip Theme? – Suzy and Barry Game Grumps AMA|url=http://www.polarisgo.com/video/uWcw7LY2Sr7w/search/table+flip/page/0|publisher=Polaris|accessdate=28 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305064847/http://www.polarisgo.com/video/uWcw7LY2Sr7w/search/table+flip/page/0|archive-date=2014-03-05|url-status=live}}</ref> and play [[tabletop game]]s, such as [[card game]]s, [[board game]]s, and [[tile-based game]]s with other YouTube personalities. The series was professionally produced by Polaris, with seven cameras and extensive editing in [[post-production]] to fit the content to the show's 45 to 60 minute format on Polaris's website rather than the ''Game Grumps'' YouTube channel.<ref>{{cite web|title=How is Table Flip filmed? – Suzy and Barry Game Grumps AMA|url=http://www.polarisgo.com/video/20tMIGO6iHO8/search/table%2Bflip/page/0|publisher=Polaris|accessdate=28 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140305062757/http://www.polarisgo.com/video/20tMIGO6iHO8/search/table%2Bflip/page/0|archive-date=2014-03-05|url-status=live}}</ref> The final episode of ''Table Flip'' aired on October 14, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GameGrumps/status/786348118669340672?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet|title=The LAST EVER episode of Table Flip went up today!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tevW_zIySfQ …|first=Game|last=Grumps|publisher=}}</ref>
In November 2014, Kevin Abernathy was hired to assist Kramer with video editing and production. Although Abernathy took on editing for most of the series, Kramer continued to edit ''Steam Train''. Since Abernathy's departure from the show in mid-2016, Kramer, Ryan Magee, and Matt Watson have taken on editing duties.

In January 2015, to celebrate reaching two million subscribers, a new show called ''Grumpcade'' was launched, featuring any combination of co-hosts playing console games. The show also features guest YouTube personalities, including game critics ProJared, The Completionist and [[Markiplier]]. Shortly after, in February 2015, GrumpOut, a channel dedicated to recreational and live-action video projects, was created. In November 2015, Avidan's [[Ninja Sex Party]] bandmate [[Brian Wecht]] officially joined the team, leaving behind his career as a [[theoretical physics|theoretical physicist]].

The channel also airs special holiday-themed series, featuring holiday-themed games, including ''Jingle Grumps'' and ''Steam Sleigh'' for Christmas, ''Ghoul Grumps'' and ''Scream Train'' for Halloween, ''Date Grumps'', ''Single Train'' and ''Love Train'' for Valentine's Day, and ''Stout Train'' for St. Patrick's Day.

In February 2016, it was announced that Avidan and Hanson would appear at [[The Improv|Hollywood Improv]] for a special performance of ''Game Grumps Live'' on March 30<ref>{{cite web| url = https://twitter.com/GameGrumps/status/701899486491185152| title = Game Grumps on Twitter| website = Twitter| access-date = 2016-02-27}}</ref> and 31.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GameGrumps/status/702676696005128192| title = Game Grumps on Twitter| website = Twitter| access-date = 2016-02-27}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://hollywood.improv.com/event.cfm?cart&id=440599| title = Game Grumps LIVE| website = hollywood.improv.com| access-date = 2016-02-27| url-status = dead| archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20160301082843/http://hollywood.improv.com/event.cfm?cart&id=440599| archivedate = 2016-03-01}}</ref> Later, in April 2016, it was announced that Avidan and Hanson would appear at Levity Live in [[Nyack, New York|Nyack]], [[New York (state)|New York]] for more performances of ''Game Grumps Live'' on April 29 and 30.<ref>{{cite web| url = https://twitter.com/GameGrumps/status/717388267872591872|title = Game Grumps on Twitter| website = Twitter| access-date = 2016-04-13}}</ref><ref>{{cite web| url = http://nyack.levitylive.com/| title = Levity Live| website = Levity Live| access-date = 2016-04-13| archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20160412022047/http://nyack.levitylive.com/| archive-date = 2016-04-12| url-status = live}}</ref> ''Game Grumps Live'' has since gone on to become a regularly-touring entity, performing across the United States and Canada in brief regional stints at a time.
[[File:Game Grumps members.png|thumb|[[Suzy Berhow]] (left), [[Arin Hanson]] (center, bottom), Barry Kramer (center, top), and [[Ross O'Donovan]], pictured in 2015, are all members of ''Game Grumps'']]
On January 6, 2017, it was announced that the show's middle slot would no longer upload on a consistent schedule. While ''Steam Train'' and ''Grumpcade'' were not canceled, the format was changed so that they would be released only upon the creators' discretion on an occasional basis. A few substitute shows were created to fill the empty slot on certain days. These include ''Doodle Doods'', an artistic show hosted by O'Donovan and Chris O'Neil, ''The G Club'', a media-centric podcast show, and ''Dragons in Places'', an audio-only podcast detailing a ''[[Dungeons & Dragons]]'' campaign.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52iLIKRalP4|title=What's The Deal With Middle Slot?! – Game Grumps Update|last=GameGrumps|date=6 January 2017|via=YouTube|access-date=2017-10-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211024858/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52iLIKRalP4|archive-date=2017-02-11|url-status=live}}</ref>

In December 2017, Kramer announced that he would be departing from the show to focus on his own pursuits.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://heavy.com/games/2017/12/game-grumps-barry-kramer-editor-leaving/ |date=December 21, 2017 |title=Game Grumps Editor Turned Star Barry Is Leaving Channel |first=Jack |last=Fennimore |publisher=Heavy |accessdate=December 30, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231103640/http://heavy.com/games/2017/12/game-grumps-barry-kramer-editor-leaving/ |archive-date=2017-12-31 |url-status=live }}</ref> He was replaced by Ryan Magee and Matt Watson.

April 3, 2018 was the start of the Game Grumps' new series "10 Minute Power Hour", which consists of face-cam live footage of the duo Hanson and Avidan being thrown specific tasks or challenges that they have to complete. This series brought in a new editor, Tucker Prescott, whose main focus is recording and editing this series.
On April 18, 2018, the show's opening animation was updated.

In May 2019, all episodes guest starring the YouTuber Jared “ProJared” Knabenbauer were first made private then deleted entirely, presumably in an effort by the ''Game Grumps'' to distance themselves from Knabenbaurer following allegations that he abused his fame to solicit nude photos from underage fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/9/18538265/projared-youtube-underage-photo-allegations-heidi-ofarrel-game-grumps|title=YouTuber ProJared accused of soliciting sexually explicit photos from underage fans|website=[[The Verge]]|first=Julia|last=Alexander|date=2019-05-09|accessdate=2019-05-09|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510042137/https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/9/18538265/projared-youtube-underage-photo-allegations-heidi-ofarrel-game-grumps|archivedate=2019-05-09}}</ref>

Since 2015, ''Game Grumps'' has also been developing an animated series titled ''Gameoverse'', created by O'Donovan.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/gameoverse|title=GAMEOVERSE (@Gameoverse) – Twitter|website=twitter.com|access-date=2017-07-21|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170607153302/https://twitter.com/Gameoverse|archive-date=2017-06-07|url-status=live}}</ref> By June 21, 2017, the development team had expanded to include writer Chad Quandt, concept artist Ashley Swaby, and story artist Krooked_Glasses.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Gameoverse/status/877453358717558786|title=Support the teams development of Gameoverse. Follow: @Krooked_Glasses @starexorcist @QuandtumTheory and @RubberNinja! They're working hard!!|last=GAMEOVERSE|date=2017-06-21|website=@Gameoverse|access-date=2017-07-27}}</ref>

On May 3, 2019, Matt Watson and Ryan Magee announced they would be retiring as the editors of ''Game Grumps'' content to pursue their own channel, SuperMega. Game Grumps' new editor, Benjamin "Ben" Anderson, replaced them shortly after.

Later in 2019, Game Grumps launched a spin-off channel titled ''The Grumps'' to focus on Hanson and Avidan's live-action comedy. The channel's current programming consists of ''10 Minute Power Hour'' and a show where Hanson and Avidan answer questions, react to Internet content, and try various activities, called ''Good Content''.

==Personnel==
Game Grumps has added a variety of hosts and editors since Jafari's departure in 2013. All members have appeared in various roles outside their main position.

===Main hosts===
Hosts of the main Game Grumps series.
;Current
*[[Arin Hanson]] - Main host (2012–present); Steam Rolled host (2013–present); 10 Minute Power Hour host (2018–present)
*[[Daniel Avidan]] - Main host (2013–present); Steam Train host (2013-2014); Steam Rolled host (2013–present); 10 Minute Power Hour host (2018–present)
;Former
*[[Jon Jafari]] - Main host (2012-2013); primary editor (2012)

===Other members===
Official members according to the Game Grumps in various videos. These members have hosted various shows of their own or have made appearances in Grumpcade and other series.
;Current
*[[Ross O'Donovan]] - Steam Train host (2013-2018); Steam Rolled host (2013–present); various roles (2013–present)
*Suzy Berhow - Steam Rolled host (2013–present); Table Flip host (2013-2016); various roles (2013-present)
*[[Brian Wecht]] - Various roles (2015–present)
;Former
*Barry Kramer - Primary editor (2012-2015); Steam Rolled host (2013–2016); Table Flip host (2013-2016); The G Club host (2017); various roles (2012–2017)

===Primary editors===
Aside from Jon Jafari and Barry Kramer, Game Grumps has had a few editors who, aside from various appearances, were not dubbed official members.
;Current
*Ben Anderson - Primary editor (2019–present) various roles (2019–present)
;Former
*Kevin Abernathy - Primary editor (2015-2016); various roles (2015-2016)
*Ryan Magee - Primary editor (2016-2019); various roles (2016-2019)
*Matt Watson - Primary editor (2016-2019); various roles (2016-2019)

==Philanthropy==
In late 2013, the ''Game Grumps'' had put various games, which they'd received multiple copies of, on [[eBay]] for auction, with all the proceeds going to the children's charity [[Child's Play (charity)|Child's Play]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.destructoid.com/gamegrumps-auctioning-off-games-for-child-s-play-260558.phtml|title=''Game Grumps'' auctioning off games for Child's Play|website=[[Destructoid]]|first=Hamza|last=Aziz|date=2013-08-21|accessdate=2014-11-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129061132/http://www.destructoid.com/gamegrumps-auctioning-off-games-for-child-s-play-260558.phtml|archive-date=2014-11-29|url-status=live}}</ref> After the auctions ended, they had raised a total of over $7,000.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.screwattack.com/video/Game-Grumps-eBay-auction-raises-7K-for-Childs-Play-12404798 |title=''Game Grumps'' eBay auctions raise $7K for Child’s Play |publisher=[[ScrewAttack]] |first=Ryan |last=Conway |date=2013-08-30 |accessdate=2014-11-01 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129101307/http://www.screwattack.com/video/Game-Grumps-eBay-auction-raises-7K-for-Childs-Play-12404798 |archivedate=2014-11-29 }}</ref>

In June 2015, a 5-episode miniseries was released called ''Guild Grumps''. O'Donovan mentored Hanson, Avidan, Kramer and Berhow in a 5-day race to advance from Level 90 to Level 100 in ''[[World of Warcraft]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=Guild Grumps Trailer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXieO5qz4jE|accessdate=9 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151104214830/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXieO5qz4jE|archive-date=2015-11-04|url-status=live}}</ref> Each participant had $1,000 to donate to a charity of their choice, if they reached the goal. If they did not, their donation would be split between those who won. In the end, O'Donovan was the sole winner, and, combined with the participants' distributed funds, donated $5,000 to [[cancer research]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZnDZsBUkIA&list=PLRQGRBgN_EnrXvUE3FvmOws1y5SPDCbDX&index=5|title=Guild Grumps EPISODE 5|first=|last=GameGrumps|date=12 June 2015|publisher=|via=YouTube}}</ref>

As of 2015, ''Game Grumps'' has raised over $70,000 by hosting charity livestreams on [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/GameGrumps/posts/910050409061947|title=Game Grumps|website=facebook.com}}</ref>

In 2016, ''Game Grumps'' raised approximately $155,000 by hosting another charity livestream on Twitch, as well as redirecting all proceeds from an exclusive shirt to the cause. The livestream was for the [[Crisis Text Line]]; a free text service available for people experiencing moments of crisis.

On February 17, 2018, ''Game Grumps'' held a 6-hour livestream on [[Twitch (service)|Twitch]] in which they played several games, including ''[[Mad Max (2015 video game)|Mad Max]]'', ''[[Half-Life 2]]'', ''[[Fallout (series)|Fallout]]'', and ''[[Overwatch (video game)|Overwatch]]'', raising around $77,000 for the [[Crisis Text Line]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02/17/game-grumps-ctl-charity-stream/ |title=Help the Game Grumps with Their Crisis Text Line Charity Line Stream on Twitch |first=Gavin |last=Sheehan |date=February 17, 2018 |publisher=[[Bleeding Cool]] |accessdate=April 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180415064042/https://www.bleedingcool.com/2018/02/17/game-grumps-ctl-charity-stream/ |archive-date=2018-04-15 |url-status=live }}</ref> Later in the same year, ''Game Grumps'' did another 6-hour livestream to raise money for [[Camp Kesem]], raising over $37,000.<ref>{{cite web |title=Game Grrumps on Twitter |url=https://twitter.com/gamegrumps/status/1023378355364683778 |website=Twitter |accessdate=6 February 2020}}</ref>

On June 4, 2020, in wake of the [[George Floyd protests]] and [[Black Lives Matter]] movement, ''Game Grumps'' announced that they had donated a total of $20,000 to: charities that support Black-owned Businesses, Black LGBTQ+ support groups and various bail funds to assist arrested protesters.<ref>{{Cite web|title=https://twitter.com/gamegrumps/status/1268668662845591557|url=https://twitter.com/gamegrumps/status/1268668662845591557|access-date=2020-06-09|website=Twitter|language=en}}</ref>

==Non-Gaming Content==
In recent years, ''Game Grumps'' have expanded to content that is either only tangentially related to, or not at all related to video games. These include live-action comedy shows ''10 Minute Power Hour'' and ''Good Content'', ''Good Game'', a YouTube Premium exclusive show, and the ''Game Grumps''-published book, ''Ghost Hunters Adventure Club and the Secret of the Grande Chateau'', supposedly written by Hanson in character as his estranged uncle Dr. Cecil H.H. Mills. The book was released on March 22, 2020, and published by Permuted Press. Reviews welcomed the book with overall positive reviews.<ref>https://www.amazon.com/Hunters-Adventure-Secret-Grande-Chateau/dp/1682618927</ref><ref>https://twitter.com/drcecilhhmills?lang=en</ref>

==Promotions==
In 2013, before Jafari's departure to work on his own ''JonTron'' series, Jafari and Hanson appeared in a [[Promotion (marketing)|promotional]] video for the [[Warner Bros. Pictures]] movie ''[[Pacific Rim (film)|Pacific Rim]]'' produced by [[Maker Studios#Polaris|Polaris]]. The video also featured other internet personalities Jesse Cox, Brooke "Dodger" Lawson, [[Mike Lamond]] and [[John Bain (game commentator)|John Bain]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw8XQ3vdW_4|title=Pacific Rim – Training Day with Jesse Cox, Dodger, Huskystarcraft, Totalbiscuit, and the GameGrumps|publisher=[[YouTube]]|date=2013-07-12|accessdate=2014-09-05|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140818014850/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw8XQ3vdW_4|archive-date=2014-08-18|url-status=live}}</ref> In the video they played new recruits under training by "The Lieutenant Commander" played by [[Robert Kazinsky]].

In 2015, the ''Game Grumps'' were featured in the official reveal trailer for the ''[[Shovel Knight]]'' [[Amiibo]] figure.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.destructoid.com/yacht-club-and-nintendo-confirm-the-shovel-knight-amiibo-308193.phtml|title=Yacht Club and Nintendo confirm the Shovel Knight Amiibo|website=[[Destructoid]]|first=Joe|last=Parlock|date=2015-08-28|accessdate=2017-07-31|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305143508/http://www.destructoid.com/yacht-club-and-nintendo-confirm-the-shovel-knight-amiibo-308193.phtml|archive-date=2016-03-05|url-status=live}}</ref>

==Popularity and influence==
The show and its hosts have since been referenced in a number of video games such as ''DLC Quest''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vgfacts.com/trivia/3081/|title=DLC Quest|publisher=[[Did You Know Gaming?|VGFacts]]|accessdate=2014-01-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131227022621/http://www.vgfacts.com/trivia/3081/|archive-date=2013-12-27|url-status=live}}</ref> and ''[[The Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vgfacts.com/trivia/4245/|title=Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures|publisher=[[Did You Know Gaming?|VGFacts]]|accessdate=2014-01-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140110085246/http://www.vgfacts.com/trivia/4245/|archive-date=2014-01-10|url-status=live}}</ref>

In the third issue of the 2016 ''[[Doctor Who]]'' [[Ninth Doctor comic stories|Ninth Doctor comic series]], an alien girl is seen wearing a "Hey I'm Grump! I'm Not So Grump!" shirt.<ref>{{Cite comic | writer=[[Cavan Scott]]|penciller=Richard Starkings and Jimmy Betancourt| inker=Adriana Melo| story= Doctormania Part 3 | title=Doctor Who: The Ninth Doctor| volume=2 | issue=3 | date= June 2016| publisher=[[Titan Books]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Pavey|first1=Vince|title=Vince Pavey on Twitter|url=https://twitter.com/LimeyOtoko/status/748772420740222976|website=Twitter|accessdate=31 May 2017|date=30 Jun 2016}}</ref>

A specially modified version of the demo for ''[[The Stanley Parable]]'' was played on the channel's side show ''Steam Train'' which addressed the show's hosts, Dan Avidan and Ross O'Donovan.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2014/02/14/vertical-slice-demos-provide-a-clear-cut-advantage/73169/|title=Vertical Slice Demos Provide a Clear-Cut Advantage|publisher=Hardcore Gamer|first=Geoff|last=Thew|date=2014-02-14|accessdate=2014-03-13|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304001533/http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2014/02/14/vertical-slice-demos-provide-a-clear-cut-advantage/73169/|archive-date=2016-03-04|url-status=live}}</ref>

In an interview with ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'', Olympic swimmer [[Tom Shields]] said that ''Game Grumps'' was one of his favorite shows and that he watched it "almost daily." He mentioned that the show's hosts "helped [him] normalize a lot of things. It's kind of a new phenomenon in [his] life."<ref>{{cite magazine|url=http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/11/olympics-tom-shields-must-list|title=Olympic swimmer Tom Shields' Must List: Scrubs, Sublime, and East of Eden|magazine=[[Entertainment Weekly]]|first=Adam|last=Lujan|date=2016-08-11|accessdate=2016-08-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160818135405/http://www.ew.com/article/2016/08/11/olympics-tom-shields-must-list|archive-date=2016-08-18|url-status=live}}</ref>

===Guest Grumps===
Guest Grumps is a spin-off series in which each episode features a special guest star. The following list is in order from their first appearance on the show.

* [[Grant Kirkhope]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t70l-9n1rCQ|title=Special Guest Grant Kirkhope - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2013-03-25|accessdate=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* [[Steve-O]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLREkrpbW9s|title=MadWorld with Special Guest Steve-O - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2016-04-18|accessdate=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* [[Jacob Anderson]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BASELWRpRks|title=Game of Thrones & Mario Kart With Special Guest Jacob Anderson - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2016-04-24|accessdate=2019-07-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=90lejF5TzGM|title=Wheel of Fortune with Special Guest Jacob Anderson - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2016-04-25|accessdate=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* [[Claudio Sanchez]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTxG9rC65AI|title=Star Wars Battlefront with Special Guest Claudio Sanchez - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2016-04-28|accessdate=2019-11-19}}</ref>
* [[Rob Schneider|Rob & Patricia Schneider]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzvxyHuRssA|title=Mortal Kombat With Special Guests Rob and Patricia Schneider - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2016-05-16|accessdate=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* [[Brent Weinbach]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-m4gfVRc9Q|title=Time Lord with Special Guest Brent Weinbach - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2016-12-15|accessdate=2019-11-19}}</ref>
* [[Finn Wolfhard]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-m10elC8po|title=Crash Tag Team Racing with Special Guest Finn Wolfhard - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2017-01-14|accessdate=2019-07-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg_QS2yAsfI|title=Wheel of Fortune with Special Guest Finn Wolfhard - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2017-01-15|accessdate=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* [[Thomas Middleditch]] and [[Kumail Nanjiani]]<ref name="Game Grumps">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXYsk8bY9C4|title=WCW vs NWO: World Tour with Special Guests Thomas Middleditch & Kumail Nanjiani - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2017-02-01|accessdate=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* [[Michael Ian Black]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NOxteh5sPRo|title=Birthday Bash with Special Guest Michael Ian Black - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2017-02-07|accessdate=2019-11-19}}</ref>
* [[Paul F. Tompkins]] and [[Tim Baltz]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6yW42sHPuQ|title=GoldenEye 007 with Special Guests Paul F. Tompkins & Tim Baltz - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2017-03-07|accessdate=2019-11-19}}</ref>
* [[Dan Harmon]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JDWJNojvH5o|title=The Cat in the Hat with Special Guest Dan Harmon - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2017-08-08|accessdate=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* [[Michael Marisi Ornstein|Michael Ornstein]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FGfTkFEIV8|title=Gauntlet II with Michael Ornstein|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2017-10-10|accessdate=2019-11-19}}</ref>
* [[Rhett & Link]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UNoH7zp7gKM|title=Mario and Sonic at the Rio Olympics With Special Guests Rhett and Link - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2018-04-29|accessdate=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* [["Weird Al" Yankovic]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEpJhrw7zVE|title=Wheel of Fortune w/ Special Guest WEIRD AL - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2019-01-18|accessdate=2019-07-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ06yMergxo|title=Mom Hid My Game w/ Special Guest WEIRD AL - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2019-01-19|accessdate=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* [[Jamie Lee Curtis]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q9KZFuXhfxw|title=Playing Super Mario Party w/ JAMIE LEE CURTIS!|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2019-04-07|accessdate=2019-07-19}}</ref>
* [[Brian Regan (comedian)|Brian Regan]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzZFh8njQfs|title=Mario Kart 8 w/ BRIAN REGAN!|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2019-08-04|accessdate=2019-11-19}}</ref>
* [[Ben Schwartz]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0N_vVUQsY1g|title=Playing Magic Kingdom w/ Ben Schwartz!|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2019-06-07|accessdate=2019-06-07}}</ref>
* [[Michelle Visage]]<ref>{{Citation|last=GameGrumps|title=Playing Viva Pinata with Michelle Visage + Lillie|date=2019-07-24|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RTiKaM6ARLc|access-date=2019-07-24}}</ref>
* [[Super Guitar Bros]]<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZ7TCtWYOMA|title=Star Fox with the SUPER GUITAR BROS - Guest Grumps|publisher=Game Grumps|date=2019-11-13|accessdate=2019-11-19}}</ref>

==Video games==
On June 13, 2017, ''Game Grumps'' announced on their official Twitter account that they were developing a video game of their own.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GameGrumps/status/874678232645283840|title=VIDEO GAME. We made a video game. But it's not what you think.|first=Game|last=Grumps|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/GameGrumps/status/875048771582926848|title=We'll be releasing a TEASER for it THIS SUNDAY, June 18!|first=Game|last=Grumps|publisher=}}</ref> A teaser trailer for the game was released on June 18, 2017, titled ''[[Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator]]''.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W14-40omhWY|title=Dream Daddy – Teaser Trailer (A Game from Game Grumps!)|last=GrumpOut|date=18 June 2017|via=YouTube|access-date=2017-06-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170621093858/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W14-40omhWY|archive-date=2017-06-21|url-status=live}}</ref> After some delays, Dream Daddy was released on Steam on July 20.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/dreamdaddygame/status/888079855090257921|title=Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator is now available|last=Daddy|first=Dream|date=2017-07-20|website=@dreamdaddygame|access-date=2017-07-20|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171122220040/https://twitter.com/dreamdaddygame/status/888079855090257921|archive-date=2017-11-22|url-status=live}}</ref> The game was released for Microsoft Windows and MacOS on July 20, 2017, and later ported to [[Linux]], [[PlayStation 4]], and [[Nintendo Switch]]. On the day of its release, Hanson stated that ''Game Grumps'' was now a video game development studio.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/egoraptor/status/888262072911355904|title=What a day. Thank you all so much for making Dream Daddy a success. I am beside myself... we are a game studio now.|first=Arin "Arin"|last=Hanson|publisher=}}</ref>

In November 2019, the channel posted two videos covering games for the Dendy video game console.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nB12ILnm5eM|title=Russian BOOTLEG Nintendo Games | Game Grumps}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpVaMFQgGoQ|title=MORE Bootleg Russian Games! | Game Grumps}}</ref> It was followed by a video on December 3, 2019, where Arin Hanson "discovered" a multiplayer [[battle royale game]] for the console.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA5ATX7YKLI|title=Lost Piece of Gaming History UNCOVERED | Game Grumps}}</ref> The following day it was revealed to be an elaborate promotion for ''Soviet Jump Game'', the second video game to be published by ''Game Grumps'', with a trailer released that same day.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LKKBKh6Vp5Y|title=Soviet Jump Game OFFICIAL TRAILER | Game Grumps}}</ref> The game was released for free on [[Steam (service)|Steam]] on January 9, 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiBWRAhVYfY&t=315s |title=Arin gets kidnapped by the KGB |publisher=YouTube |date=2020-01-09 |accessdate=2020-03-20}}</ref>

==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Awards and nominations for ''Game Grumps''
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!| Year
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!| Category
!| Result
!| Ref
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| 2013 || [[Shorty Awards]] || Gaming || {{nominated}} || <ref>{{cite web|last=Ngak|first=Chenda|url=http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57578611/shorty-awards-2013-honors-michelle-obama-jimmy-kimmel/|title=Shorty Awards 2013 honors Michelle Obama, Jimmy Kimmel|publisher=CBS News|date=2013-09-04|accessdate=2014-06-01|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130412140523/http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57578611/shorty-awards-2013-honors-michelle-obama-jimmy-kimmel|archive-date=2013-04-12|url-status=live}}</ref>
|-
| 2016 || [[Shorty Awards]] || Gaming || {{nominated}} || <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/shorty-awards-2016-winners-full-882622/item/tech-innovation-gaming-shorty-awards-871985|title=Shorty Awards: The Complete Winners List|work=[[The Hollywood Reporter]]|date=2016-11-04|accessdate=2016-11-23|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161124160856/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/shorty-awards-2016-winners-full-882622/item/tech-innovation-gaming-shorty-awards-871985|archive-date=2016-11-24|url-status=live}}</ref>
|}

==References==
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Whitehouse (band)

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{{Infobox musical artist 
| name = Whitehouse
| image = Whitehouse live 2006.jpg 
| caption = Whitehouse (William Bennett & Philip Best) live at Consumer Electronics Festival, 2006
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| background = group_or_band
| alias =
| origin = [[United Kingdom]]
| genre = [[Power electronics (music)|Power electronics]], [[Experimental music|experimental]], [[noise music|noise]], [[avant-garde music]], [[dark ambient]]
| years_active = 1980–2008
| label = [[Come Organisation]], Susan Lawly, [[Ramleh (band)|Ramleh]]
| associated_acts = [[Come (UK band)|Come]], [[Sutcliffe Jügend]], [[Cut Hands]], Consumer Electronics, [[Ramleh]]
| website =
| past_members = [[Philip Best]] [[Peter Sotos]] [[Kevin Tomkins]] [[Glenn Michael Wallis]] [[Peter McKay (musician)|Peter McKay]] [[Paul Reuter (musician)|Paul Reuter]] [[John Murphy (musician)|John Murphy]] William Bennett
}}

'''Whitehouse''' were an English band formed in 1980, largely credited for the founding of the [[Power electronics (music)|power electronics]] subgenre of [[industrial music]].

==History and personnel==
The name Whitehouse was chosen both in mock tribute to the British morality campaigner [[Mary Whitehouse]], and in reference to a British pornographic magazine of the same name.

The group's founding member and sole constant was William Bennett. He began as a guitarist for [[Essential Logic]]. He wrote of those early years, "I often fantasised about creating a sound that could bludgeon an audience into submission."<ref>[http://www.susanlawly.freeuk.com/faq/faq.html Susanlawly.freeuk.com]</ref> Bennett later recorded as [[Come (UK band)|Come]] (featuring contributions from the likes of [[Daniel Miller (music producer)|Daniel Miller]] and [[J. G. Thirlwell]]) before forming Whitehouse in 1980. The group began performing live in 1982. In 2009, Bennett claimed that his pre-eminent inspiration was [[Yoko Ono]]: "Yoko's amazing music was by far the biggest influence on me, and Whitehouse, in the formative years (despite what some would have you believe)."<ref>William Bennett, "The Inner Sleeve", ''The Wire'' 309, November 2009, p. 71.</ref>

[[Philip Best]] joined the group in 1982 at the age of 14, after running away from home. He was a member on and off ever since.

The group was inactive for the second half of the 1980s. A "special biographical note" on the Susan Lawly website states, "All members of Whitehouse went to live outside London for varying reasons and pursued separate lives. There was a feeling in the group that all that could be achieved had been realised."<ref>[http://www.susanlawly.freeuk.com/textfiles/ladossier4.html Susanlawly.freeuk.com]</ref>

Eventually, Whitehouse re-emerged with a series of [[album]]s, recorded by the [[United States|American]] [[audio engineer]], [[Steve Albini]], beginning with 1990's ''[[Thank Your Lucky Stars (Whitehouse album)|Thank Your Lucky Stars]]''. Albini worked with the band until 1998, when Bennett took over all production duties.

Through the 1990s the most stable line-up was Bennett, Best, and the writer [[Peter Sotos]]. Sotos left in 2002, leaving the band as a two-piece.

The band had numerous other members in the 1980s including [[Kevin Tomkins]], [[Steven Stapleton]], Glenn Michael Wallis, [[John Murphy (musician)|John Murphy]], Stefan Jaworzyn, Jim Goodall and [[Hafler Trio|Andrew McKenzie]], though many of these participated only at live performances, not on recordings.

Bennett terminated Whitehouse in 2008 to concentrate on his [[Cut Hands]] project. He also has found success as an Italo disco DJ under the name "DJ Benetti".<ref>"[http://www.decibelmagazine.com/featured/william-bennett-cut-hands-interviewed Interview with William Bennett]". ''Decibel'', 8 July 2014.</ref>

==Music==
Whitehouse specialised in what they call "extreme electronic music". They were known for their controversial lyrics and imagery, which portrayed sadistic sex, rape, misogyny, serial murder, eating disorders, child abuse, neo-nazi fetishism and other forms of violence and abjection.

Whitehouse emerged as earlier [[industrial music|industrial]] acts such as [[Throbbing Gristle]] and [[SPK (band)|SPK]] were pulling back from noise and extreme sounds and embracing relatively more conventional musical genres. In opposition to this trend, Whitehouse wanted to take these earlier groups' sounds and fascination with extreme subject matter even further; as referenced on the sleeve of their first LP, the group wished to "cut pure human states" and produce "the most extreme music ever recorded". In doing so, they drew inspiration from some earlier experimental musicians and artists such as [[Alvin Lucier]], [[Robert Ashley]], and [[Yoko Ono]] as well as writers such as [[Marquis de Sade]].

The signature sonic elements on their early recordings were simple, pulverizing electronic bass tones twinned with needling high frequencies, sometimes combined with ferocious washes of white noise, with or without vocals (usually barked orders, sinister whispers, and high-pitched screams).

In the early 1990s the band phased out the analog equipment responsible for this sound, instead relying more heavily on computers. From 2000 they began incorporating percussive rhythms, sometimes from African instruments such as the [[djembe]], both sampled and performed in-studio.

==Reception and influence==
Whitehouse were a key influence in the development of [[noise music]] as a musical genre in [[Europe]], [[Japan]], the [[United States|US]], and elsewhere. The early music of Whitehouse is often credited with pioneering the [[power electronics (music)|power electronics]] (a term Bennett himself coined on the blurb to the ''[[Psychopathia Sexualis (album)|Psychopathia Sexualis]]'' album) and noise genres.

The band's 2003 album [[Bird Seed (Whitehouse album)|''Bird Seed'']] was given an 'honourable mention' in the digital musics category of Austria's annual [[Prix Ars Electronica]] awards.<ref>[http://www.aec.at/en/archives/prix_archive/prix_year_cat.asp?iProjectID=9581&iCategoryID=9555 ARS Electronica] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071102123900/http://www.aec.at/en/archives/prix_archive/prix_year_cat.asp?iProjectID=9581&iCategoryID=9555 |date=2 November 2007 }}</ref>

As Nick Cain of ''[[The Wire (magazine)|The Wire]]'' put it, {{cquote|By the end of the 1990s, power electronics was in a deep freeze. Fast forward a decade, and ... Whitehouse ... were enjoying an unlikely vogue, universally hailed by Noise makers from [[Peter Rehberg]] to [[Wolf Eyes]] ... and their work officially inducted into the avant garde canon through a collaboration with the German New Music ensemble [[Zeitkratzer]].<ref>Nick Cain, "Noise", ''The Wire Primers: A Guide to Modern Music'', Rob Young, ed., London: Verso, 2009, p. 31.</ref>}}

==Discography==

===Studio albums===
*''[[Birthdeath Experience]]'' (1980)
*''[[Total Sex]]'' (1980)
*''[[Erector (album)|Erector]]'' (1981)
*''[[Dedicated to Peter Kürten]]'' (1981)
*''[[Buchenwald (album)|Buchenwald]]'' (1981)
*''[[New Britain (album)|New Britain]]'' (1982)
*''[[Psychopathia Sexualis (album)|Psychopathia Sexualis]]'' (1982)
*''[[Right to Kill]]'' (1983)
*''[[Great White Death (album)|Great White Death]]'' (1985)
*''[[Thank Your Lucky Stars (Whitehouse album)|Thank Your Lucky Stars]]'' (1990)
*''[[Twice Is Not Enough]]'' (1992)
*''[[Never Forget Death]]'' (1992)
*''[[Halogen (album)|Halogen]]'' (1994)
*''[[Quality Time (album)|Quality Time]]'' (1995)
*''[[Mummy and Daddy]]'' (1998)
*''[[Cruise (Whitehouse album)|Cruise]]'' (2001)
*''[[Bird Seed (album)|Bird Seed]]'' (2003)
*''[[Asceticists 2006]]'' (2006)
*''[[Racket (album)|Racket]]'' (2007)

===Singles===
*"Thank Your Lucky Stars" (1988)
*"Still Going Strong" (1991)
*"Just Like a Cunt" (1996)
*"Cruise (Force the Truth)" (2001)
*"Wriggle Like a Fucking Eel" (2002)

===Live and other releases===
*''Cream of the Second Coming'' ([[compilation album|compilation]]) (1990)
*''Another Crack of the White Whip'' (compilation) (1991)
*''Tokyo Halogen'' ([[live album]]) (1995)
*''The Sound of Being Alive'' (compilation) (2016)

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
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*[http://www.susanlawly.freeuk.com/ Susan Lawly (record label, official band site)]
*[http://www.artnotart.com/come Come Organisation (record label)]
*[http://rwm.macba.cat/en/research/memorabilia_william_bennett/capsula MEMORABILIA. COLLECTING SOUNDS WITH... William Bennett. Part I]. Interview with William Bennett for [[Ràdio Web MACBA]] (2011). Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona.
*[http://rwm.macba.cat/en/research/memorabilia_william_bennett_collection/capsula MEMORABILIA. COLLECTING SOUNDS WITH... William Bennett. Part II]. A music selection by William Bennett (2012). Museu d’Art Contemporani de Barcelona.
*[{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p21413|pure_url=yes}} Allmusic entry]

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100ft Robot Golf

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{{short description|Mecha golf video game}}
{{Infobox video game
| title = 100ft Robot Golf
| image = 100ft Robot Golf.jpg
| caption =
| developer = No Goblin
| publisher = No Goblin
| released = {{Unbulleted list|'''PlayStation 4 & VR'''|October 10, 2016|'''Microsoft Windows'''|March 16, 2017}}
| genre = [[Sports game|Sports]]
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
| platforms = [[PlayStation VR]] [[PlayStation 4]] [[Microsoft Windows]]
|alt =
}}
'''''100 ft Robot Golf''''' is a [[mecha]] [[golf]] video game, developed and published by [[No Goblin]]. It was released in October 2016 for [[PlayStation 4]] and [[PlayStation VR]], and in March 2017 for Windows.<ref name="Presskit" />

==Gameplay==
Players choose from a number of [[mechas]] to play through [[golf]] courses with. Each mecha has different abilities and gameplay mechanics for hitting the ball.<ref name="Presskit">{{cite web|url=http://www.nogoblin.com/presskit/100ft-robot-golf|title=No Goblin - 100ft Robot Golf|author=|date=|publisher=No Goblin|accessdate=13 April 2017}}</ref> As opposed to traditional golf, all golfers play at the same time, with the goal of getting their ball into the hole first. Players can demolish buildings to impede opponents, physically block opposing shots with their mecha, and physically attack the other competitors.

==Development and release==
No Goblin is an independent studio known for ''[[Roundabout (video game)|Roundabout]]'', released in 2014.<ref name="RPS" /> ''100ft Robot Golf'' features in-game commentary by the [[My Brother, My Brother and Me|McElroy brothers]]: [[Justin McElroy|Justin]], [[Griffin McElroy|Griffin]] and [[Travis McElroy|Travis]].<ref name="Presskit" />

==Reception==
The game has received mixed reviews, holding an aggregated score of 56 on [[Metacritic]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/100ft-robot-golf|title=100ft Robot Golf|author=|date=|website=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref name="RPS">{{cite web|url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/tag/100ft-robot-golf/|title=100ft Robot Golf|author=Alice O'Connor|date=10 March 2017|publisher=[[Rock, Paper, Shotgun]]|accessdate=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2016/10/15/review-100ft-robot-golf-psvr/230837/|title=Review: 100ft Robot Golf (PSVR) - Hardcore Gamer|author=Jeremy Peeples|date=15 October 2016|publisher=Hardcore Gamer|accessdate=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/100ft-robot-golf-review/1900-6416560/|title=100ft Robot Golf Review|author=Justin Clark|date=21 October 2016|website=[[GameSpot]]|accessdate=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/20/100ft-robot-golf-review|title=100ft Robot Golf Review|first=Ryan|last=McCaffrey|date=20 October 2016|website=[[IGN]]|accessdate=13 April 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-100ft-robot-golf-393315.phtml|title=Review: 100ft Robot Golf|author=Mike Cosimano|date=17 October 2016|publisher=[[Destructoid]]|accessdate=13 April 2017}}</ref>

==References==
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==External links==
*{{official website|http://www.100ftrobot.golf}}

[[Category:2016 video games]]
[[Category:PlayStation 4 games]]
[[Category:PlayStation VR games]]
[[Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games]]
[[Category:Golf video games]]
[[Category:Video games about mecha]]
[[Category:Video games developed in the United States]]
[[Category:Windows games]]

Celabrasion

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108.203.5.195: /* Celabrasion */ Fixed typo

{{refimprove|date=May 2012}}
{{Infobox album
| name = Celabrasion
| type = studio
| artist = [[Sleeper Agent (band)|Sleeper Agent]]
| cover = Celabrasion.jpg
| alt =
| released = August 2, 2011(Digital) September 27, 2011(Physical)
| recorded =
| venue =
| studio =
| genre = [[Alternative rock]]
| length =
| label = [[Mom + Pop Music]]
| producer = [[Jay Joyce]]
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title =
| next_year =
| misc = {{Singles
| name = Celabraison
| type = studio
| single1 = Get It Daddy
| single1date = April 26, 2011
| single2 = Get Burned
| single2date = January 17, 2012
}}
}}
{{Album ratings
|rev1 = [[Consequence of Sound]]
|rev1score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|url=http://consequenceofsound.net/2011/08/album-review-sleeper-agent-celabrasion/ |title=Album Review: Sleeper Agent – Celabrasion « Consequence of Sound |publisher=Consequenceofsound.net |date=2011-08-01 |accessdate=2012-06-12}}</ref>
|rev2 = [[Rolling Stone]]
|rev2score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|author=Jon Dolan |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/music/albumreviews/celabrasion-20110906 |title=Celabrasion | Album Reviews |publisher=Rolling Stone |date=2011-09-06 |accessdate=2012-06-12}}</ref>
|rev3 = SYFFAL (syffal.com)
|rev3score = {{Rating|9|10}}<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.syffal.com/sleeper-agent-celebrasion-album-review |title=Sleeper Agent | Celabrasion | Album Review | Indie Pop |publisher=Syffal.com |date=2011-06-15 |accessdate=2012-06-12 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20120914012210/http://www.syffal.com/sleeper-agent-celebrasion-album-review |archivedate=2012-09-14 }}</ref>
|rev4 = Mezzic
|rev4score = (8.5/10)<ref>{{cite web|last=Kovach |first=Kaitie |url=http://mezzic.com/2011/08/04/review-sleeper-agent-celabrasion-2011/ |title=Review: Sleeper Agent – Celabrasion (2011) « Mezzic |publisher=Mezzic.com |date=2011-08-04 |accessdate=2012-06-12}}</ref>
|rev5 = ''[[AllMusic]]''
|rev5score = {{Rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Ruhlmann |first=William |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/celabrasion-r2279474/review |title=Celabrasion - Sleeper Agent : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards |publisher=AllMusic |date=2011-09-27 |accessdate=2012-06-12}}</ref>
}}
'''''Celabrasion''''' is the debut album by American rock band [[Sleeper Agent (band)|Sleeper Agent]]. The album was produced by [[Jay Joyce]] and released digitally on [[iTunes]] on August 2, 2011 via Mom + Pop Music and physically on September 27, 2011.

== Singles ==
The first single from the album "Get It Daddy" was released as [[iTunes]] "Free Single of the Week" on April 26, 2011. The song has been licensed for use in various promotions and campaigns. The second single, "Get Burned," was released on January 17, 2012.

== Track listing ==
{{tracklist
| total_length =
| all_writing = Tony Smith
| title1 = Get It Daddy
| length1 = 2:25
| title2 = Force a Smile
| length2 = 2:53
| title3 = Shuga Cane
| length3 = 2:27
| title4 = Love Blood
| length4 = 2:43
| title5 = Bottomed Out
| length5 = 2:30
| title6 = Proper Taste
| length6 = 2:54
| title7 = That's My Baby
| length7 = 3:35
| title8 = Get Burned
| length8 = 2:55
| title9 = Some White Blinds
| length9 = 3:27
| title10 = Be My Monster
| length10 = 2:45
| title11 = All Wave and No Goodbye
| length11 = 3:13
|title12 = Far and Wide
|length12 = 3:27
}}

== Personnel ==

=== Sleeper Agent ===
* Alex Kandel - [[vocals]]
* Tony Smith - [[guitar]]/[[vocals]]
* Justin Wilson - [[drums]]
* Scott Gardner - [[Keyboard (instrument)|keys]]/[[synths]]
* Lee Williams - [[Bass (guitar)]]
* Josh Martin - [[lead guitar]]

=== Additional performances ===
* Zach Lindsey - [[Bass (guitar)|bass]] (on tracks 1-4, 6-10)
* Jay Joyce - [[piano]]

=== Technical personnel ===
* Jay Joyce – Producer
* Jason Hall – [[Audio engineering|Engineer]]
* Matt Wheeler - Assistant engineer
* Matt Agoglia – [[Audio mastering|Mastering]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:2011 debut albums]]
[[Category:Albums produced by Jay Joyce]]
[[Category:Mom + Pop Music albums]]