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From YouTube to Hollywood: Digital creators are remaking the movie business

Some of the most promising young filmmakers in the movie business are arriving in Hollywood already experts at entertaining audiences and going viral

The Independent UK · Jun 16

To YouTube and beyond: how online gen Z directors stormed Hollywood

Record-breaking box office for Backrooms and Obsession has opened the door for twentysomething YouTube creators as the industry rethinks what audiences want

The Guardian - US · Jun 1

Markiplier's horror smash hit Iron Lung is streaming soon — here's when you can watch it at home

Iron Lung is coming to streaming four months after it was released in theaters.

TechRadar · May 20

YouTuber Markiplier’s Oscars red carpet absence sparks online controversy

Popular YouTuber Markiplier's absence from the 2026 Oscars red carpet sparked online buzz. He later revealed a backstage mix-up with VIP staff led him astray, causing him to miss the walk. Despite the confusion, his attendance signifies the growing influence of online creators in Hollywood, a point fans found noteworthy.

The Times of India · Mar 16

YouTuber Markiplier officially invited to 2026 Oscars after horror film success

YouTube sensation Markiplier, real name Mark Fischbach, has received an official invitation to the 98th Academy Awards on March 15, 2026. While not nominated, his presence as a guest signifies a major career milestone, acknowledging his transition from online content creator to filmmaker following his ambitious horror movie, 'Iron Lung'.

The Times of India · Mar 15

Markiplier says Hollywood was 'willfully ignoring the potential of YouTubers' before his film Iron Lung made $50 million at the box office

"No one was really bashing down my door to say, 'We want to make your movie!'" the actor and director of the indie horror film said.

PC Gamer · Feb 28

Markiplier ditched the Iron Lung VFX company over budget and turned his own bathroom into a "render farm" with old servers from eBay

Markiplier used an unconventional method for Iron Lung VFX

Total Film · Feb 27

TikTok Video Claims to Have Found Jeffrey Epstein's Minecraft Account — Dark Conspiracy Sparks Debate

A TikTok video claims Jeffrey Epstein operated a Minecraft account, prompting widespread online discussion and speculation.

International Business Times UK · Feb 27

Iron Lung director and star Markiplier says he isn't rushing into another project, but next time he doesn't need to star in his own movie

"I’m going to be in a big cushy director’s chair"

Total Film · Feb 17

'A filmmaker needs a deep personal connection to the material': The Mortuary Assistant director on why he wanted to turn the horror game into a movie

The Mortuary Assistant video game was very special to Jeremiah Kipp, inspiring him to adapt it into a movie.

TechRadar · Feb 12