Go behind the scenes on the music video FIERCE by Ultra Nate, Angelica Ross and Mila Jam. Directors Frank Gatson Jr. and William Sikora III set out to create an epic, eye popping visual for the song, taking viewers into Fierce HQ to find the fiercest people in the world.
Angelica Ross has been a fan favorite on the Emmy Award winning show POSE and also American Horror Story but now she is stepping out into the world of music. Her debut single “Only You” is a beautiful pop ballad that will be stuck in your head.
“When I was first brought onto this project in the Fall of 2021, I heard the song and immediately imagined a desert. They already had a treatment together for the video but I wanted to take it to the next level and really do something unique for Angelica. There are too many music videos out there already that follow the same formula, it really was important for me to avoid that, especially being her first music video release.” Sikora said.
The results are a visual joyride that takes viewers through an epic love story, searching for the one.
“This was one of the most extreme shoots I ever did. We were expecting to be out in the desert in the heat but it ended up being around 45 degrees and very windy with the temperatures dropping to 38 by nightfall. Angelica’s attire was next to nothing so it was even harder for her. It was brutal and Angelica was a trooper with no complaints.”
Angelica is an independent artist, so your support matters, go buy/stream the song ONLY YOU and watch her video below.
Fluffy Friends has become known for horror movie parodies and fans have flocked to each release. Creator, William Sikora III unleashes his latest horror film but this time it’s an original roughly inspired by those evil dolls Chucky and Annabelle. In Amy, LaTonka comes across a creepy doll on her couch who she then cannot get rid of. The doll is cute until she gives herself a makeover and all hell breaks loose, literally.
This is not the first villain LaTonka had to defeat. She battle a T-Rex, Pennywise, Momo, and even herself in US. “It’s really about bridging horror and comedy together to make some hilarious and thrilling content. Amy definitely brings in the jump scares and LaTonka breaks the tension with her humor, it’s the perfect mix” Director William Sikora said.
You can watch more Fluffy Friends movies on their YouTube channel here.
Today, BTV signed a new partnership with Defy Media, who will help grow BTV into a bigger network. Defy Media is known for some huge sites and channels on YouTube like Smosh (20 million subscribers) and the viral video website BREAK as well as many other famous brands.
Our brands resonate with the digital generation because we share their interests and obsess over the same topics. It’s this powerful relationship between creator and audience that has built massive and deeply passionate communities across the content and screens that matter most to our audience — and it’s this personal level of engagement that’s the driving force behind our beloved brands.
“We are very excited to be joining the family of Defy Media, it is a big step, my YouTube channel is my baby, it is the result of years and years of passion and work, I am fully dedicated to it and BTV will only grow bigger after today.” Sikora said.
If you aren’t subscribed to BTV, you can visit the channel HERE.
After BTV reached 100 million views on YouTube, the channel decided to do something special and include the fans by letting them vote on a new logo. The contest was open for a month and the race was neck-and-neck for a while as fans voted to keep the original logo but in the end a similar logo with a different color scheme was the winner! The logo goes into effect today across all websites, mobile sites, and YouTube.
“We really wanted our fans to have a voice and to say thank you for all their support, we thought it was a fun way to thank them! We are really happy with the new design, it was our first choice and looks like it was the fans first choice. Fans had the option to send in their own logos but none of them ended up making the cut, but were excited to get a response from our fans!” BTV said.
What do you think of the new logo? Leave a comment and watch some BTV.
The Fluffy Friends have released a brand new video today featuring their version of “Jingle Bells” and it is hilarious! The whole cast joins together in song, we already knew some personalities would clash just like every family does around holidays. The series began on Vine, an app that allowed users to make six second videos, it’s blossomed into a full fledged show on YouTube now thanks to the success on Vine. There are over 2,000 followers on Vine and the Fluffy fans are expanding everyday. Celebrate Christmas with this new episode!
LaTonka meets Santa Claus and whips out the craziest Christmas list ever!
December 5, 1901, Walt Disney was born. In 2013, his name is still one of the biggest in entertainment. His passion, his imagination, his creative fibers that inspired millions around him helped shape the name Disney to become a timeless brand. Sikora, who has always said his first inspiration was Walt, made a video on Instagram today that you just have to watch!
“As a child, I wanted to become a Disney animator, being infatuated with everything Disney, I asked for a drawing table for Christmas, worked on sketches, did anything I could to bring my world to life. At twelve, I started using the family camcorder and filming my own movies, taught myself stop motion animation and started animating digitally with my Super Nintendo game, Mario Paint. I would recreate scenes from my favorites Disney movies and film the television screen with a stereo playing the music in the background; then I would sit my entire family down to watch. Walt Disney and his pal, Mickey Mouse, have been the biggest inspiration to my career. Ever since I was a kid, I had the same dream…SHOW THE WORLD MY IMAGINATION, and that is what I strive for everyday.” Sikora said.
BTV just crossed 20,000 subscribers (21,220 as of writing this) and to celebrate, BTV is having an iOS App Giveaway! The channel will be picking two winners every week and they get to pick an App of their choice (max value $.99) If you are interested in winning, just follow these simple instructions, For more info log onto ilovebtv.com
“It is an exciting time of growth for BTV, after joining a network and getting more content to more people, we decided to celebrate our 20,000 subscribers by having a contest, it is a fun way to give back to our real fans.” Sikora said.
Watch the announcement video:
The Hamsters, an animated series that was set to premiere on BTV back in 2007, was shelved due to scheduling, has finally seen some light! The series was originally going to be an animated film, then moved to a short animation web series never saw a release beyond the teaser trailer…
There are numerous episodes already produced, two have been released today and can be seen HERE on Tapastic. You can also download the app from the Android or iOS App Store and subscribe to read the comics on your mobile device.
What do you think about a web comic series? Are you a fan of Hamster Fred? Check out some early renderings/concept art of Fred (who was originally named Fluffy) and some of his family as well as an audition video for the voice of Chunk, recorded in 2007.
Sikora Entertainment and BTV just signed a deal with BroadbandTV to help expand their footprint in the media. “We are very excited for this partnership and are looking forward to seeing our channel grow and gain new fans around the world! This is the biggest step we’ve taken to market our videos and shows, which we take much pride in!” William Sikora said.
BroadbandTV works with Warner Bros., Universal, Sony, Columbia Pictures, The NBA, and of course YouTube as well as many other organizations helping their brand.
BTV content will still be posted on it’s original channel, but additional content will make it’s way across the BroadbandTV network on hubs like VISO Games which boasts 400 million views, VISO Comedy, and many other internet hubs.
“We are ready to grow, this is our year to expand in many ways.” William Sikora ended.
You can subscribe to BTV by visiting the official YouTube page HERE.