Following a number of changes at the comedy website, Funny or Die has confirmed that co-founder Adam McKay is no longer a part of the company. The “Vice” and “The Big Short” director, who established FoD with Will Ferrell and Chris Henchy in 2007, made his displeasure with a three-part series sponsored by Shell called “Glowing Up Fast” known earlier this year.
“Let me be really clear: this is the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen. I’m shocked and horrified Fod did this. More to come,” McKay — who frequently voices his thoughts on climate change and the corporations he believes are exacerbating the problem — tweeted in January.
“Lately, I’ve found myself increasingly drawn to stories and projects that mean a lot to me — big money, corporate entanglements and global warming. Given Funny Or Die is driven by ad revenues, I felt the time had come for me to step down,...
“Let me be really clear: this is the most disgusting thing I’ve ever seen. I’m shocked and horrified Fod did this. More to come,” McKay — who frequently voices his thoughts on climate change and the corporations he believes are exacerbating the problem — tweeted in January.
“Lately, I’ve found myself increasingly drawn to stories and projects that mean a lot to me — big money, corporate entanglements and global warming. Given Funny Or Die is driven by ad revenues, I felt the time had come for me to step down,...
- 10/12/2018
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
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