Short-form video platform Quibi is curating the future of mobile entertainment with their upcoming launch on April 6. The “quick bites, big stories” distributor will provide movie-quality, 10-minute or less episodes available directly on subscribers’ phones.
Quibi founder Jeffrey Katzenberg, who also serves as chairman, teamed up with CEO Meg Whitman and A-list heads Doug Herzog, Jim Toth, Tom Conrad and Megan Imbres, among others, to rollout 175 original shows in the first year.
The lineup of talent backing the shows is unbelievable. Quibi’s slate will feature shows from Migos’ Offset, Chrissy Teigen, LeBron James, Jennifer Lopez, Chance The Rapper, Lena Waithe and Idris Elba, to name a few.
Here’s a rundown of what the MouthSoap is looking out for:
Skrrt with Offset – Kiari “Offset” Cephus
Offset talking to the high-profile names in pop culture about their cars their personal stories behind them and a unique ‘one on one’ auto experience.
Chrissy’s Court – Chrissy Teigen
The cases are real. The decisions are legally binding. And the judge… is Chrissy Teigen.
I Promise – LeBron James
James’ efforts to close the achievement gap in his hometown of Akron, Ohio through the eyes of the students, featuring an in-depth look at the first academic year inside the I Promise School that opened its doors in 2018.
Punk’d – Chance the Rapper
The former MTV show gets a reboot from the Chicago rapper, featuring pranks on the biggest stars.
Thanks A Million – Jennifer Lopez
It will feature people literally paying it forward to others who have changed their lives. Episodes will feature Tracy Morgan, Yara Shahidi, Anthony Davis, Kevin Hart, Gabriel Iglesias and more.
You Ain’t Got These – Lena Waithe
Directed by James Adolphus, exploration of sneaker culture among the top sneaker heads in the game, including Questlove, Nas, Mike Epps, Jemele Hill, Carmelo Anthony and others.
#FreeRayshawn – Laurence Fishburne & Stephan James
Directed by Antoine Fuqua, #FreeRayshawn is a story about a young, black Iraq War veteran finds himself in a showdown with a New Orleans SWAT team and tries to talk his way out of the situation with the help of a sympathetic officer.
The Nod with Brittany & Eric – Brittany Luse & Eric Eddings
Podcast turned daily show hosted by Brittany Luse and Eric Eddings covering hot topics in black culture.
Iron Sharpens Iron – Cam Newton
A show featuring the top athletes.
Elba vs Block – Idris Elba & Ken Block
It’s a competition between two big stars and the race for the best stunt cars and drivers.
The Sauce – Usher, Ayo & Teo
The “Rolex” dancers host a competition series to discover the best dance cultures in America.
Nikki Fre$h – Nicole Richie
Nicole Richie becomes her hip hop alter ego Nikki Fre$h, mixing her love for the music genre and social awareness.
Singled Out – Keke Palmer & Joel Kim Booster
A new age dating show where everyone can find love with the help of social media.
No Filter by TMZ: AM and No Filter by TMZ: PM
A night and day pop culture show embedded in the same format as the TV show.
Quibi offers its content at $7.99 a month without ads or for a more affordable price of $4.99 with ads. Viewers can opt for a 90-day free trial by signing up on the website. We can’t wait to start ours.
