YouTube Rewind 2016. Celebrating the videos, people, music and moves that made 2016. #YouTubeRewind
The end of 2016 is just around the corner, and to celebrate these past twelve eventful months YouTube has released their annual Rewind video. This year’s theme is “Rewind Reality” where more than 200 YouTube talent discover a Rewind Button that gives them the power to transform the world around them, turning the everyday into larger-than-life scenes inspired by the video-sharing website.
Shot in over 18 countries, the YouTube Rewind video has special celebrity appearances from James Corden, Dwayne Johnson, Trevor Noah, Nicky Jam, The Chainsmokers, Seth Meyers, Charlamagne Da god, and Dua Lipa, among others, who help recap the year.
It also features creators from all over the world including Dan+Phil, Casey Neistat, Glozell, Grace Helbig, HolaSoyGerman, Lilly Singh, Markiplier, PewdiePie, PrankvsPrank, and Swoozie. The fun and entertaining clip is set to an original music composition from Major Lazer including a variety of hits from Justin Bieber, Ghost Town DJs, The Chainsmokers, Fifth Harmony and Nicky Jam.
Additionally, for the first time ever, viewers will be able to take a Rewind quiz with a glossary of creators and memes found in the video to see if you’re a YouTube expert. A super helpful interactive guide is also being released, which explores the data, trends and backstories behind the references found throughout – just in case you missed out on some big 2016 moment.
(via indiewire)
