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‘Could You Survive The Movies?’ Renewed For Season 2 By YouTube
Erik Pedersen Managing EditorAre you ready to test the science of magic in the Harry Potter films? YouTube Originals has ordered a second season of Could You Survive the Movies? — its docuseries that picked up a Daytime Emmy over the weekend.Hosted by YouTuber Jake Roper, the series from Ample Entertainment explores the magic and science behind classic movies including Back to the Future, Jumanji and Die Hard. The new season set for early 2021 will look at the power of water in Titanic, the science of sound and acoustics behind A Quiet Place and more — along with the Potter examination.Roper and his team of “EduTubers” use immersive re-creations that blend unscripted scientific exploration with narrative storytelling.