The Besties in Haunted High, a new pocket.watch original series based on The Besties YouTube channel, premieres globally on Tubi on October 13.
The 6×30-minute scripted series stars creators Mackenzie Turner (7.8 million subscribers) and Lael Hansen (1.9 million subscribers). It is executive produced by Turner; pocket.watch’s chief content officer, Albie Hecht; and pocket.watch CEO and founder, Chris M. Williams. The series was created by Turner, Hecht, and Carin Davis, based on an original concept by Turner.
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“Mackenzie has built one of the most engaged fanbases in the creator space, and The Besties in Haunted High reflects the caliber of premium, scripted storytelling her audience has been asking for,” said Hecht, who is also directing the series. “We’re proud to bring this series to Tubi, and it’s part of a broader effort at pocket.watch to get our creator partners’ original series in front of audiences worldwide.”
“The Besties in Haunted High is exactly the kind of storytelling that resonates with our audiences: authentic perspectives by creators that speak directly to their interests,” said Rich Bloom, GM for creator programs and EVP for business development at Tubi. “We’re proud to expand our partnership with pocket.watch, and continue bringing bold creator voices to our audience of 110 million monthly active users.”
