It’s crazy to think that the studio is no more. All the amazing talent and people behind the screens really made my childhood. I grew up to all of the Hi5 channel’s and feel like a have a little part of them with me at all times.
1) Would you let a larger filming company continue 863 with you and your team again? 2) If you could turn the key (not an 863 reference) on every single channel that was part of the studio era and have them back to what they were, would you? 3) What happened to MEGADESK? 4) Were the ghost videos all just an elaborate bit or actually real. 5) Were did those GoPros go? I see this video as the last page of a book, its like the ending to Harry Potter, where you can see that everything is good and everyone is happy. (NO the Cursed Child Play doesn't count) Thank you Matt for allowing me to see that creativity is very important regardless of what age you are whether it's you (35 i think) to me just being in Highschool. You've touched so many lives on you many different channels and the impressions you've made are priceless. Thanks again and God Bless you, your family, and all you have employed.
I personally don’t think he would just hand 863 over to a major film company simply because well we all know what happened to Star Wars. Cool idea though.
@@bear6830thing is even retirement doesn’t mean we won’t see it again anyway. It seems like what he’s saying is he will be uploading for his pleasure. I’m sure if matt has more ideas he just has to get out there involving 863 then we will see it again. Truly it depends on matt and i like that. If he is just running something for money then it will never be as good. Hi5 always had a good balance between trying to do the content they wanted while catering to the alg. Who knows what he’ll be doing in 5 years time things are constantly changing 🤷♀️
To be honest, I applaud you for being willing to make such a change, dude. It takes so much stress off of your shoulders and will probably help you feel more joy in your work. Good on ya, my dude. ❤
Mad respect, man. The way youtube pushes you into a hole is brutal. It’s a desperate grind of trying to stay relevant and uploading a bunch of content on a consistent basis that you might enjoy making, but if you try to switch things up for some other ideas you have, you will get less money because people expect the same thing out of you over and over again. I have been watching you since i was a kid, and you’ve inspired me so much over the years. Can’t wait to see what you decide to do next! ❤
In an old Hi5 vlogs video you once said the only constant in life is change. It’s awesome that you are moving on and looking at all you’ve learned from the studio era and I’m excited to see what’s next!!
Hey Matt! Been a fan of yours for around 6-7 years now, you literally made my childhood! So heres some questions I have: 1. What was the reasoning behind the name change from Hi-5 to Spellbound? (You may have answered this in a previous video) 2. What was your favorite moment throughout your youtube career? 3. Do you have plans to appear on Joey's new channel anytime soon? 4. This is my most important question: How has your relationship with God changed/grown over the years of content creation?
Hey Matt! I guess I got a few questions. 1. Is Matt and Amanda still gonna come back once in a while or do you prefer not to vlog anymore, cause that's fine, it's been a while since there was a completely normal family vlog channel on youtube lol 2. How do you feel about making some good ol skits? I've watched you for a decade and some of my favourite most rewatchable content that you have made would be the skits 3. If you don't mind, are you guys and Markiplier still in touch?
Hey Matt. I just have two questions for an overall idea of what you’ve had to navigate through over these last few years: 1) Can you give us an overall timeline (without intruding on your privacy of course) of all the key events and big decisions you’ve had to make over these past few years? 2) How have you encountered Christ throughout this and did the big decisions of the past rock your faith? Thanks, brother.
I miss the OG trio dude. Matt, J-Fred, and Bryan. Genuinely best onscreen RUclips trio of all time. I miss the comedy sketches too!! Glad to see my favorite childhood RUclipsr isn’t retiring for good just yet :)
I have a few questions: 1.What made you realize that you wanted to let go of Spellbound/Hi5? 2.What happened to all the stuff in the studio? Was it given away? 3.Will you ever post in matt & amanda? 4.What happened to the channel M-tech? 5.Any Thoughts on Bailey working for Smosh? Thank you so much Matthias! I've watched you since you did that song challenge with markiplier. I'm so glad that I stuck around and watched your yt journey. I can't wait to see what you'll make next
I still remember coming home from school in grade 6 and watching battle universe, dope or nope, and rekt. I’m 18 now and it was amazing watching everything you’ve made in the last few years.
When did you know Hi5 needed to transition to Spellbound and what made you close down the studio? Did it feel weird to see the studio slowly empty out and close? Can’t wait to see your future content!!
You scared me with that video title, Matt. Glad you're taking a step back and focusing on having fun! I've been here watching for about ten years at this point, and I'll be here as long as you keep uploading! If I had one question... What would you say was one of the biggest singular lessons you've learned in the past year or so?
Matt you need to do what you makes you happy. You’ve raised so many kids including Luna and Atticus, whatever you decide to do we’ll support you all the way. We love you Matt🩷💙
I love how open and honest you are! It’s refreshing to see when a RUclipsr is kind of done with an aspect of RUclips instead of grinding it out until inevitably the engine dies out instead you change it up and are open about that. I will still be here watching your channels because wether its you being goofy and looking at products or talking about your faith I find it all interesting and fun to watch. Hope you have a good time with this new chapter!
I’m comfortable to acknowledge the passing of the HI5/Spellbound Era, because of all the great experiences I’ve had watching those videos and knowing that I took part in that legacy. It’s left me with beautiful memories to look back on, and motivation for what’s to come next in life❤.
I first stumbled on your videos when I was 8 or 9, I'm now in my final year of high school, and I'm 18 years old, and I just wanna say, you've made my childhood fun🙏❤🔥wish you the best Sir Matt
Backwards will always live rent free in my head. I loved your videos back with tanner and micheal before moving to tanner and woods, the whole life and laughter was amazing. It made my childhood. Thank you for everything
I've been watching you for maybe 10 years now. That was back when I was 7, I'm 17 and almost an adult now, by a few months. I really want to say something profound with some deep reflection on change. Maybe like, no journey has a finish line, just the starting line to something new (cheesy/overused, I know). But I don't think I'm wise enough to make reflections like that, yet. So instead, I want to ask you a somewhat silly question, and if you answer it, hopefully, it will lift you off of some of the more profound questions in these comments. What I want to know is, when writing, how do you start a book/story? It's easy to say that a new journey starts when one ends, but sometimes I feel it's hard to know how to start in the first place. You've made pretty great stories over the past few years and lived a few yourself too. Whether you answer this question literally, or maybe take a figurative approach to it, maybe relating to life, is fine by me (I've struggled at writing books because I start poorly, and I feel lost being just graduated, so any approach on this question helps!). Cheers to the fun times we've all had Matt, and to more to come on the road ahead.
I started watching when team edge was in your garage and now I’m 18, you’ve really made my childhood and I will still be watching you. And hearing your testimony has helped me turned to Christ, thank you.
To ask 2 more questions, how the book you're writing coming along? And for future content, do you plan on going back to music (i.e. songs like Fade Away)?
I love how honest you are in this video…. I want to thank you and Hi-5 along with Spellbound. You and the company have inspired me and helped me in so many ways. I’ve been here since the beginning and I will stay to the very end. Thank you, Matt, Sam, and all past employees who made my childhood what it was.
I have a couple of Questions for you Matt: Question 1. How do you think you changed throughout your RUclips career? & Question 2. Do you think that the new channel will have similar content to your old channel? Also here's a bonus question for you; Q3. What did having the studio mean to you and why did it change names from Hi5 to Spellbound?
It’s been a crazy ride. Been watching since the early Team Edge days. 863 is probably my favorite thing I’ve ever seen on this platform and it was great getting to be part of the story. You have been a big part of me wanting to get into content creation and telling stories. I do have a few questions - Are you still working on Battle Universe? Feels like the last update was forever ago - Is 863 fully done or are there plans to tell smaller scale stories in that universe? - Not at all related to Spellbound but I know you’re a Star Wars fan, thoughts on Bad Batch now that it has finished airing? Can’t wait to see the content you make moving forward, I’ll be here to support. May the force be with you
If you have retired, I think that makes complete sense. You are a CEO and have bigger fish to fry. If we don't see you around we will definitely miss you, but we support you completely. We just want you to be who you are, well at least those who have been around from the start.
I started watching you when I was in middle school, and I'm 20 now. You made my childhood great, and I am glad I was able to watch all the videos I did. Can't wait to see what comes next
My question is what happend to your book? Weren't you working on one? . . I truly almost cried when I saw the title, I have been watching you and every channel you were in or made since the "music parodies" and "skits" days, I am now 18. You and every channel you and your family made were my childhood. Thank you!
Thank you for all that you have done. When I was at my lowest time in my life, I found you on RUclips. I had many panic attacks and I watch your old dope or nope video to make me feel better. So please don’t get rid of the old product review. But thank you from the bottom of my heart. You don’t know how much you have really helped me.
I've always been curious about your storytelling-type videos. I know you have mentioned having different ideas for different stories and I'm just wondering how you're planning to turn your ideas into videos (I know we all loved 863 so I know we can expect some great ideas from you). It sounds like a super fun idea and I can't wait to watch!!! congrats on the new begining :)
I remember watching you since highschool. I always get so addicted with dope or nope and just in general the high 5 studios back then. I always stop watching from time to time and when i always get back you guys are doing something different and something is moving forward. When i first came back dope or nope became a trio rather than a solo review. I binged and watched for months then stopped again and comes back with woods being the 3rd guy, came back again and now I’m invested in overkill character. I came and now the whole mystery of the office became a series, i came back and now dope or nope is gone when but i do get to watch steak review, then when i finally get back again, i searched every channel and then i saw this. The days had moved more and more and now I’m an adult. Thanks Matthias, I know you might not read this because i came too late for the video, but always remember that your channels where legendary and deserved a documentary for what it was.
Well, honestly, my main question is, how have you been Matt? Feels like forever ago since we have heard about how you’ve been doing, and your wellbeing.😌
Hey Matt, I’ve been a fan of all of your past and present channels from dope or nope to team edge and battle universe and so on. I wanted you to know that you don’t owe your audience anything and I respect your decision to step down. All the years of laughter and joy has made the lives of so many people and I thank you for that!! God bless! ( p.s I like your subtle Star Wars shirt.)❤🙏
Do you ever think going back to the Matt and Amanda channel? I do miss the cooking with mattanda that would be great. Just a side note: I get excited when I see your videos. Its nice seeing you Matt. Been a fan since 2018. Still here supporting you😭I hope Amanda, Luna, and Atticus are doing well(sorry if I spelled it wrong). very beautiful family. ♥My role models of having a healthy relationship, family bond. Love that.
i love that you respect the privacy of past employees, thats a thing that not everyone does so mad respect man! no questions from me though, i just appreciate you! God Bless!
Dang, man, you've never ceased to entertain me during my childhood growing up. Started out with Dope or Nope. You were instantly my favorite from the first episode I watched 😅. I wish you nothing but the best man. Thank you for all the good memories you have given me and many others 💙
Hi Matthias. The title scared me for a sec as i thought we'd never see you again! I'm glad to hear that you will still make content and I wish you lots of luck. Some questions off the top of my head. 1. Are you still writing your book "Battle Universe"? 2. Do you see this being just you and Sam for the foreseeable future or would you look to expand again at some point? 3. Would you ever collab with anyone and if so, who? 4. Will you still keep past content available to watch? For example, Project 863. Such a favorite of mine and I'd love to be able to continue to rewatch them. 5. Would you ever move to another platform and if so, what would you consider? 6. What was your favourite time at the Studio? 7. What will you miss the most about the studio? 8. Would you ever do a video with past employees to reminisce about all of your favourite moments?
You’re welcome Matt. I am praying that the Lord brings you that creativity to tell and to bring His gospel to life to bring it to this world like we are supposed to. My question to you is: Will there be anything having to do with music in this new content?
I have 2 questions and if you don’t want to answer that’s totally fine 1. Is the 863 book series finally over and done with? Or is it still on a hiatus 2. Will you continue doing content on the overkill channel?
Yay! Just Yay! No questions. I'd just live to get a cameo with Amanda every once in while. I miss her sass and laughter. And of course a glimpse of the kids now and then if you're okay with that. And never stop sharing your faith journey. It is inspiring and hopeful in a tough time. Thanks, Matt. Have fun!
I, myself, have never been a fan of RUclips content created by studios. They always felt forced and overproduced, and the whole concept of it is very 2014 RUclips. Plus I don’t have a connection with the random people employed by the studio. It was always the videos made by just you that were my favorite. I could listen to you rambling about anything for an hour without getting bored. I loved the stuff on The Exec channel for example. Question wise… I would just love a storytelling of the past years and why you made the decisions you made at the time
From watching every upload from Team Edge and so on from watching on and off the last few years and wondering where it ended up and seeing this actually makes me happy to taking it back to where it began and what made my childhood so special and what made me the adult i am today! I cant wait to be part of this journey again
Glad to see you’re making content you enjoy and retiring as a happy man. I’ve been following the channel for a long time, and my question for you is: Was it worth expanding your business to multiple different channels and hiring a lot of employees? Is there something you would tell your past self to do differently, or was it all perfect? I’d like to know if there is anything you would have done differently, or if you would have preferred to keep it small and focus on one niche.
I would like to know if you have any plans/desires to continue the Project 863/864 story. I know that many of us, myself included, fully enjoyed what you did with it in the past.
I remember not too long ago I had alarms set so I could watch your posts when they first dropped! Im sad to see the end of an Era, but I'm glad to see you doing what's best for you. ❤
I always kept this fun fact but the day i discovered you was the same day Luna was born and I have been a big fan since then. I remember finding the matt and amanda channel and being so confused on why you didn't upload a video recently and come the day you announced it, was the same day i started watching. I am about to turn 20 this year :). I would say that I love this new decision because as a viewer I also go through phases of what i was interested and hi5 and spellbound did so well in trying new things and just keeping my interest with anything you guys put up. Thank you for these last years.
Sir, what has the process of transitioning out of the studio looked like, and what how was the studio being utilized with how little content has been produced by you in the last few years?
I mean I had noticed that there's no content coming from Spellbound which honestly makes me really sad. Those videos and especially during covid and either side of things coming back to a new normal. Really helped me. Within that time I was made redundant and it just gave me some joy. I've enjoyed everything that you've done, some channels more than others but still enjoyed it. Thank you Matt and everyone past and present who worked at HI5/Spellbound. I truly appreciate every single one of you. Whatever you do next Matt I'll be around to see what's going on.
Missed this channel a lot! Glad you're coming back to it! One question: What ever happened to the 'Battle Universe' book you were writing? Still curious on it :)
I've been watching for around 6 years now I believe. I want to say thank you for all the videos over the years, they've helped me through some hard times. Though it's sad to see Spellbound go, I completely support you and the team and the decision. You've always been such a big inspiration to me and I can't wait to see where this next chapter of life takes you. I do have some questions! 1. Are you still writing/working on that book you talked about back in 2020? 2. What led you and the team to decide to close down the Studio? 3. What is one of the biggest lessons you've learned through your Hi5/Spellbound journey? 4. Are anymore 863 books in the works? That's all from me! God Bless!!
I’ve been watching your videos since I was 12 years old, now I’m 20. You and Hi5 studios have made my teenage years some of the most fun times I’ve ever had, and I can’t thank you enough! Now I’m excited to see for what’s to come in the future!
I've been watching all your channels since I was young, back in high school. Now, I've just graduated in computer science and am ready for the next chapter of my life. Throughout the years, you and your channels have been a big part of my free time and relaxation, and I can't thank you enough for the numerous laughs and entertainment you've provided! Good luck with the future, and I'll be here to watch whatever you upload or work on next!
I know you said that you'd like to do a Minecraft series or whatever but do you think you'll have like gaming videos/streams like you did with the Hogwarts game?I really enjoyed those.
Just "started" rewatching old hi5/spellbound videos. It became something like a tradition for me that once a year, just go thru whole dope or nope. It was always great to come back from stressful work just to find new video. You are awesome and thank you for that.
My kids will be growing up on your channels. We will have family youtube night, and they will select from Team Edge, Battle Univerise, Rekt.... ect. Thank you for giving me a great youtube childhood. Question: Who was Deb played by?
Massive respect for you matt, I've honestly been a little worried about you for a bit, i know you have a life of your own, you have a wife and kids and at the time you had a whole company, so i knew you were just busy with life, but its nice to know your doing ok. I've watched you on dope or nope for as long as i can remember, you've been an important part of my life through out the years, just wanna say that were glad your ok and existed to start this new journey with you. Also side note, thank you for giving us an amazing story (project863) i re-watched it all the past 2 days and i was reminded of why i loved it so much, most powerful scene was getting the last call from deb from the original timeline, such an emotional scene, thank you and to everyone else involved for creating it and everything else.
Matt I appreciate all the support you have given to your community all these years. I have been watching for many years and i have been inspired by you to create my own content, you are a great creator and person, and I hope you continue to be happy!
Wow, Matt, I have been watching you since you first started RUclips basically, when you and Amanda still lived in y'alls apartment, even before Team Edge started and before you hit a million subs. I get so much nostalgia when seeing you now or even rewatching older videos because you made my childhood better, I was going through a lot at home and at school, I was 8ish years old when I started watching you and now I'm turning 19 this year (T-minus 2 months). Thank you for doing what you do, your videos make me smile all the time, just being you is the greatest gift and your family brings me so much joy, to see how far we both progressed over the years and how much we both changed. 💖💓💞💗
Im curious how there was such a sudden shift of going from all of the hype around these new stories you were going to tell, to shutting it down and deleting videos surrounding it. Was it because the $10k series wasnt successful? Or was there more going on behind the scenes?
It seemed like midway through 863 everything got kinda chaotic. Content output slowed down drastically. They kept shifting the tone of the content . Lots of promises of consistent uploads that never really happened. BTS content promises that would start and then just end with no explanations. And then tanner and woods left and within a couple months there was barely any content at all. I think Matt got sick and then all content just stopped all together
Holy crap. I haven’t watched you in over 8 ish years, and I saw this in my fyp. Thank you for being such a big part of my childhood. I turn 18 in a week now… crazy how time flies
I really find everything you have done inspiring. You have managed to grow a business through something you love, then realize that is not what your goal was. Being able to step back and realize this and commit to restarting, doing it the right way, the way you intended in the first place, is really great. I look forward to any future posts and wish nothing but luck, a happy and healthy family/household, and joy to come to you.
Just to ask, is this why the r/matthiassubmissions subreddit is locked? (Edit: i asked this like the first 10 seconds of the vid, i fr thought you were fully retiring)
There is no reason to have it. With downsizing of the company means moderation can't be easily accessible. So to maintain integrity they are privated till Matt jas the need and time to moderate them.
I can't imagine it was an easy decision, deciding to close Spellbound and let go of all of that, with it being such a large part of your life for so long. So, honestly, I applaud you for that. Change is hard. Especially when it comes to shutting down your own business. If I may ask, what were the stages in closing Spellbound? Did everyone part on good terms? What's going to become of the studio space? Answer as much or as little of that as you'd like, I don't wanna pry too deep. I'm glad you're moving on to other things, and I hope you keep doing what you love, no matter what that may be. As much as we've enjoyed hanging around and watching you and Hi5 evolve, your happiness means more.
Brother you know you can't do titles like that with lil anxious beans like me 😅 I am really happy for you though. I'm glad that all that stress and the lessons that came from it brought you to a place where you feel more empowered and where you are more supported to do what you want to do. I know our paths haven't been as close recently with all the changes and other factors but I am excited to continue this journey with you and be here to support you through the changes. And yes pls upload here more I like the more personal, just sitting having a nice time content. Support to you all always 🫶
I'm so excited for changes for you! My family has been praying for you over the past 6 months. I guess we got invested in you and your family and crew somewhere between "Bacon" and "Dope or Nope" with Woods and Tanner. I'm glad to hear it's just morphing and growth going on instead of secret depression or persecution behind the scenes. Not that we would know if it was secret...😅 Anyway, glad to hear you are going back to creative juices instead of pressurized content! God bless you, Matthias! And Sam! ❤
Man I remember stumbling upon your channel when I was around 10 years old now I’m graduating high school it’s been great watching you grow over these past years
Started watching you when I was in the single digits, I’m 16 now, you really made my childhood with every channel you appeared on. True legend.
Same
@@jomoju9995 same as me as well
Legend
Same.
Same
It’s crazy to think that the studio is no more. All the amazing talent and people behind the screens really made my childhood. I grew up to all of the Hi5 channel’s and feel like a have a little part of them with me at all times.
Ya same 😢. I watched for 5 years or so
Aye, i feel the same way
@@logancave9438 I miss them
Hey, Siri. Play "Starting Over" by Matthias
Man that was a banger
1) Would you let a larger filming company continue 863 with you and your team again?
2) If you could turn the key (not an 863 reference) on every single channel that was part of the studio era and have them back to what they were, would you?
3) What happened to MEGADESK?
4) Were the ghost videos all just an elaborate bit or actually real.
5) Were did those GoPros go?
I see this video as the last page of a book, its like the ending to Harry Potter, where you can see that everything is good and everyone is happy. (NO the Cursed Child Play doesn't count)
Thank you Matt for allowing me to see that creativity is very important regardless of what age you are whether it's you (35 i think) to me just being in Highschool. You've touched so many lives on you many different channels and the impressions you've made are priceless.
Thanks again and God Bless you, your family, and all you have employed.
I personally don’t think he would just hand 863 over to a major film company simply because well we all know what happened to Star Wars. Cool idea though.
@@bear6830thing is even retirement doesn’t mean we won’t see it again anyway. It seems like what he’s saying is he will be uploading for his pleasure. I’m sure if matt has more ideas he just has to get out there involving 863 then we will see it again. Truly it depends on matt and i like that. If he is just running something for money then it will never be as good. Hi5 always had a good balance between trying to do the content they wanted while catering to the alg. Who knows what he’ll be doing in 5 years time things are constantly changing 🤷♀️
To be honest, I applaud you for being willing to make such a change, dude. It takes so much stress off of your shoulders and will probably help you feel more joy in your work. Good on ya, my dude. ❤
Already feel so much more joy!
Wishing you good luck. I watched team edge for like 5 years 😊
I had to read applaud like 5 times cause i thought you said appalled.
@criminallyinfected9408 this is what happens when i type on your phone with auto correct and fat thumbs lol.
@@criminallyinfected9408 lol 😆 hehehe
Mad respect, man. The way youtube pushes you into a hole is brutal. It’s a desperate grind of trying to stay relevant and uploading a bunch of content on a consistent basis that you might enjoy making, but if you try to switch things up for some other ideas you have, you will get less money because people expect the same thing out of you over and over again. I have been watching you since i was a kid, and you’ve inspired me so much over the years. Can’t wait to see what you decide to do next! ❤
In an old Hi5 vlogs video you once said the only constant in life is change. It’s awesome that you are moving on and looking at all you’ve learned from the studio era and I’m excited to see what’s next!!
this is what RUclips should be. No algorithm, trends, focusing on view count. I appreciate that more because it seems more sincere.
I’m just stunned that Matt ended the video with hi-5 ing the camera like very old videos.
Absolutely nostalgia there.
Thank you so much Roger roger
Hey Matt! Been a fan of yours for around 6-7 years now, you literally made my childhood! So heres some questions I have:
1. What was the reasoning behind the name change from Hi-5 to Spellbound? (You may have answered this in a previous video)
2. What was your favorite moment throughout your youtube career?
3. Do you have plans to appear on Joey's new channel anytime soon?
4. This is my most important question: How has your relationship with God changed/grown over the years of content creation?
What is Joey's new channel name?
@@Unity116 Man Made
@@Funnyguy291haha - Joey He did a video doing up his building area and i think Joey want to do building projects
great last question excited to see how he answers this.
Hey Matt! I guess I got a few questions.
1. Is Matt and Amanda still gonna come back once in a while or do you prefer not to vlog anymore, cause that's fine, it's been a while since there was a completely normal family vlog channel on youtube lol
2. How do you feel about making some good ol skits? I've watched you for a decade and some of my favourite most rewatchable content that you have made would be the skits
3. If you don't mind, are you guys and Markiplier still in touch?
It’s okay Matt we will always support you
Hey Matt. I just have two questions for an overall idea of what you’ve had to navigate through over these last few years:
1) Can you give us an overall timeline (without intruding on your privacy of course) of all the key events and big decisions you’ve had to make over these past few years?
2) How have you encountered Christ throughout this and did the big decisions of the past rock your faith?
Thanks, brother.
I miss the OG trio dude. Matt, J-Fred, and Bryan. Genuinely best onscreen RUclips trio of all time. I miss the comedy sketches too!! Glad to see my favorite childhood RUclipsr isn’t retiring for good just yet :)
I have a few questions:
1.What made you realize that you wanted to let go of Spellbound/Hi5?
2.What happened to all the stuff in the studio? Was it given away?
3.Will you ever post in matt & amanda?
4.What happened to the channel M-tech?
5.Any Thoughts on Bailey working for Smosh?
Thank you so much Matthias! I've watched you since you did that song challenge with markiplier. I'm so glad that I stuck around and watched your yt journey. I can't wait to see what you'll make next
I thought i was crazy
that was Bailey!!!!!!🥲
What video is bailey in
@@adencreative7897 I've seen her in 3
one of them is a recent smosh theater video
I still remember coming home from school in grade 6 and watching battle universe, dope or nope, and rekt. I’m 18 now and it was amazing watching everything you’ve made in the last few years.
That ending gave me such nostalgia of the old Hi5 video endings where you'd high five the camera. I am excited for this new adventure!
When did you know Hi5 needed to transition to Spellbound and what made you close down the studio? Did it feel weird to see the studio slowly empty out and close? Can’t wait to see your future content!!
You scared me with that video title, Matt.
Glad you're taking a step back and focusing on having fun! I've been here watching for about ten years at this point, and I'll be here as long as you keep uploading!
If I had one question... What would you say was one of the biggest singular lessons you've learned in the past year or so?
Question - What is something you are most excited about filming in this new era?
I have watched you for as long as I can remember. You and Matpat shaped my childhood. I wish you the best of luck I’m retirement
Matt you need to do what you makes you happy. You’ve raised so many kids including Luna and Atticus, whatever you decide to do we’ll support you all the way. We love you Matt🩷💙
I love how open and honest you are! It’s refreshing to see when a RUclipsr is kind of done with an aspect of RUclips instead of grinding it out until inevitably the engine dies out instead you change it up and are open about that. I will still be here watching your channels because wether its you being goofy and looking at products or talking about your faith I find it all interesting and fun to watch. Hope you have a good time with this new chapter!
I’m comfortable to acknowledge the passing of the HI5/Spellbound Era, because of all the great experiences I’ve had watching those videos and knowing that I took part in that legacy. It’s left me with beautiful memories to look back on, and motivation for what’s to come next in life❤.
I am so happy you can do this man, it's gotta feel so good to do this. As always, I am here for the journey to pray for you and cheer you on.
i was 9 when i started watching your videos... i will be 20 next year.... always loved you man...youre a good person. thankyou for everything
I’m curious as to whether you will continue 863 or do any other book(s) because I really like your stories.
I first stumbled on your videos when I was 8 or 9, I'm now in my final year of high school, and I'm 18 years old, and I just wanna say, you've made my childhood fun🙏❤🔥wish you the best Sir Matt
You will always be my Overkill king and Mega Desk
Backwards will always live rent free in my head. I loved your videos back with tanner and micheal before moving to tanner and woods, the whole life and laughter was amazing. It made my childhood. Thank you for everything
I've been watching you for maybe 10 years now. That was back when I was 7, I'm 17 and almost an adult now, by a few months. I really want to say something profound with some deep reflection on change. Maybe like, no journey has a finish line, just the starting line to something new (cheesy/overused, I know). But I don't think I'm wise enough to make reflections like that, yet. So instead, I want to ask you a somewhat silly question, and if you answer it, hopefully, it will lift you off of some of the more profound questions in these comments. What I want to know is, when writing, how do you start a book/story?
It's easy to say that a new journey starts when one ends, but sometimes I feel it's hard to know how to start in the first place. You've made pretty great stories over the past few years and lived a few yourself too. Whether you answer this question literally, or maybe take a figurative approach to it, maybe relating to life, is fine by me (I've struggled at writing books because I start poorly, and I feel lost being just graduated, so any approach on this question helps!). Cheers to the fun times we've all had Matt, and to more to come on the road ahead.
Love you man. You gave me a childhood seriously like you made me who I am today. Thank you so much Matt.
Overkill deserves a break. Spellbound will miss you ❤
Okay this is the last time I comment before I watch the whole video
I started watching when team edge was in your garage and now I’m 18, you’ve really made my childhood and I will still be watching you. And hearing your testimony has helped me turned to Christ, thank you.
To ask 2 more questions, how the book you're writing coming along? And for future content, do you plan on going back to music (i.e. songs like Fade Away)?
I love how honest you are in this video…. I want to thank you and Hi-5 along with Spellbound. You and the company have inspired me and helped me in so many ways. I’ve been here since the beginning and I will stay to the very end. Thank you, Matt, Sam, and all past employees who made my childhood what it was.
I have a couple of Questions for you Matt: Question 1. How do you think you changed throughout your RUclips career? & Question 2. Do you think that the new channel will have similar content to your old channel? Also here's a bonus question for you; Q3. What did having the studio mean to you and why did it change names from Hi5 to Spellbound?
It’s been a crazy ride. Been watching since the early Team Edge days. 863 is probably my favorite thing I’ve ever seen on this platform and it was great getting to be part of the story. You have been a big part of me wanting to get into content creation and telling stories.
I do have a few questions
- Are you still working on Battle Universe? Feels like the last update was forever ago
- Is 863 fully done or are there plans to tell smaller scale stories in that universe?
- Not at all related to Spellbound but I know you’re a Star Wars fan, thoughts on Bad Batch now that it has finished airing?
Can’t wait to see the content you make moving forward, I’ll be here to support. May the force be with you
If you have retired, I think that makes complete sense. You are a CEO and have bigger fish to fry. If we don't see you around we will definitely miss you, but we support you completely. We just want you to be who you are, well at least those who have been around from the start.
What is your goal in the future?
Are you still writing and working on larger scale films?
I started watching you when I was in middle school, and I'm 20 now. You made my childhood great, and I am glad I was able to watch all the videos I did. Can't wait to see what comes next
My question is what happend to your book? Weren't you working on one?
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I truly almost cried when I saw the title, I have been watching you and every channel you were in or made since the "music parodies" and "skits" days, I am now 18. You and every channel you and your family made were my childhood. Thank you!
Thank you for all that you have done. When I was at my lowest time in my life, I found you on RUclips. I had many panic attacks and I watch your old dope or nope video to make me feel better. So please don’t get rid of the old product review. But thank you from the bottom of my heart. You don’t know how much you have really helped me.
Watching you for 8 years. Thank you for joy and laughter. Thank you Matt/Overkill. 🟩⚡️
Thank you king. 👑
I've always been curious about your storytelling-type videos. I know you have mentioned having different ideas for different stories and I'm just wondering how you're planning to turn your ideas into videos (I know we all loved 863 so I know we can expect some great ideas from you). It sounds like a super fun idea and I can't wait to watch!!! congrats on the new begining :)
I remember watching you since highschool. I always get so addicted with dope or nope and just in general the high 5 studios back then. I always stop watching from time to time and when i always get back you guys are doing something different and something is moving forward. When i first came back dope or nope became a trio rather than a solo review. I binged and watched for months then stopped again and comes back with woods being the 3rd guy, came back again and now I’m invested in overkill character. I came and now the whole mystery of the office became a series, i came back and now dope or nope is gone when but i do get to watch steak review, then when i finally get back again, i searched every channel and then i saw this. The days had moved more and more and now I’m an adult. Thanks Matthias, I know you might not read this because i came too late for the video, but always remember that your channels where legendary and deserved a documentary for what it was.
Well, honestly, my main question is, how have you been Matt? Feels like forever ago since we have heard about how you’ve been doing, and your wellbeing.😌
Hey Matt, I’ve been a fan of all of your past and present channels from dope or nope to team edge and battle universe and so on. I wanted you to know that you don’t owe your audience anything and I respect your decision to step down. All the years of laughter and joy has made the lives of so many people and I thank you for that!! God bless!
( p.s I like your subtle Star Wars shirt.)❤🙏
Do you ever think going back to the Matt and Amanda channel? I do miss the cooking with mattanda that would be great.
Just a side note: I get excited when I see your videos. Its nice seeing you Matt. Been a fan since 2018. Still here supporting you😭I hope Amanda, Luna, and Atticus are doing well(sorry if I spelled it wrong). very beautiful family. ♥My role models of having a healthy relationship, family bond. Love that.
i love that you respect the privacy of past employees, thats a thing that not everyone does so mad respect man!
no questions from me though, i just appreciate you! God Bless!
You are an amazing RUclipsr, Matt!
Dang, man, you've never ceased to entertain me during my childhood growing up. Started out with Dope or Nope. You were instantly my favorite from the first episode I watched 😅. I wish you nothing but the best man. Thank you for all the good memories you have given me and many others 💙
Matt, I couldn't care less how infrequent the uploads are I will watch them when I get the notification regardless of the actual content
Hi Matthias. The title scared me for a sec as i thought we'd never see you again! I'm glad to hear that you will still make content and I wish you lots of luck. Some questions off the top of my head.
1. Are you still writing your book "Battle Universe"?
2. Do you see this being just you and Sam for the foreseeable future or would you look to expand again at some point?
3. Would you ever collab with anyone and if so, who?
4. Will you still keep past content available to watch? For example, Project 863. Such a favorite of mine and I'd love to be able to continue to rewatch them.
5. Would you ever move to another platform and if so, what would you consider?
6. What was your favourite time at the Studio?
7. What will you miss the most about the studio?
8. Would you ever do a video with past employees to reminisce about all of your favourite moments?
The 'high five' at the end was very nostalgic
Thank you for the memories Matthias
Will you ever share the full extent of the 863 story? I feel like there's so much we didn't get to see :((
You’re welcome Matt. I am praying that the Lord brings you that creativity to tell and to bring His gospel to life to bring it to this world like we are supposed to. My question to you is: Will there be anything having to do with music in this new content?
I have 2 questions and if you don’t want to answer that’s totally fine
1. Is the 863 book series finally over and done with? Or is it still on a hiatus
2. Will you continue doing content on the overkill channel?
Yay!
Just Yay!
No questions.
I'd just live to get a cameo with Amanda every once in while. I miss her sass and laughter. And of course a glimpse of the kids now and then if you're okay with that.
And never stop sharing your faith journey. It is inspiring and hopeful in a tough time.
Thanks, Matt.
Have fun!
I, myself, have never been a fan of RUclips content created by studios. They always felt forced and overproduced, and the whole concept of it is very 2014 RUclips. Plus I don’t have a connection with the random people employed by the studio. It was always the videos made by just you that were my favorite. I could listen to you rambling about anything for an hour without getting bored. I loved the stuff on The Exec channel for example.
Question wise… I would just love a storytelling of the past years and why you made the decisions you made at the time
What was the question?
From watching every upload from Team Edge and so on from watching on and off the last few years and wondering where it ended up and seeing this actually makes me happy to taking it back to where it began and what made my childhood so special and what made me the adult i am today! I cant wait to be part of this journey again
I’m so proud of you Matt miss you
Glad to see you’re making content you enjoy and retiring as a happy man. I’ve been following the channel for a long time, and my question for you is: Was it worth expanding your business to multiple different channels and hiring a lot of employees? Is there something you would tell your past self to do differently, or was it all perfect? I’d like to know if there is anything you would have done differently, or if you would have preferred to keep it small and focus on one niche.
I would like to know if you have any plans/desires to continue the Project 863/864 story. I know that many of us, myself included, fully enjoyed what you did with it in the past.
I remember not too long ago I had alarms set so I could watch your posts when they first dropped! Im sad to see the end of an Era, but I'm glad to see you doing what's best for you. ❤
Where did you get that shirt?
I always kept this fun fact but the day i discovered you was the same day Luna was born and I have been a big fan since then. I remember finding the matt and amanda channel and being so confused on why you didn't upload a video recently and come the day you announced it, was the same day i started watching. I am about to turn 20 this year :). I would say that I love this new decision because as a viewer I also go through phases of what i was interested and hi5 and spellbound did so well in trying new things and just keeping my interest with anything you guys put up. Thank you for these last years.
Sir, what has the process of transitioning out of the studio looked like, and what how was the studio being utilized with how little content has been produced by you in the last few years?
I mean I had noticed that there's no content coming from Spellbound which honestly makes me really sad. Those videos and especially during covid and either side of things coming back to a new normal. Really helped me. Within that time I was made redundant and it just gave me some joy.
I've enjoyed everything that you've done, some channels more than others but still enjoyed it. Thank you Matt and everyone past and present who worked at HI5/Spellbound. I truly appreciate every single one of you. Whatever you do next Matt I'll be around to see what's going on.
Missed this channel a lot! Glad you're coming back to it!
One question: What ever happened to the 'Battle Universe' book you were writing? Still curious on it :)
I've been watching for around 6 years now I believe. I want to say thank you for all the videos over the years, they've helped me through some hard times. Though it's sad to see Spellbound go, I completely support you and the team and the decision. You've always been such a big inspiration to me and I can't wait to see where this next chapter of life takes you. I do have some questions!
1. Are you still writing/working on that book you talked about back in 2020?
2. What led you and the team to decide to close down the Studio?
3. What is one of the biggest lessons you've learned through your Hi5/Spellbound journey?
4. Are anymore 863 books in the works?
That's all from me! God Bless!!
One question I have is what was your ideas for the project 863 channel and did that make you feel pressured to do better with your content ideology
I’ve been watching your videos since I was 12 years old, now I’m 20. You and Hi5 studios have made my teenage years some of the most fun times I’ve ever had, and I can’t thank you enough! Now I’m excited to see for what’s to come in the future!
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I've been watching all your channels since I was young, back in high school. Now, I've just graduated in computer science and am ready for the next chapter of my life. Throughout the years, you and your channels have been a big part of my free time and relaxation, and I can't thank you enough for the numerous laughs and entertainment you've provided! Good luck with the future, and I'll be here to watch whatever you upload or work on next!
I know you said that you'd like to do a Minecraft series or whatever but do you think you'll have like gaming videos/streams like you did with the Hogwarts game?I really enjoyed those.
Just "started" rewatching old hi5/spellbound videos. It became something like a tradition for me that once a year, just go thru whole dope or nope. It was always great to come back from stressful work just to find new video. You are awesome and thank you for that.
My kids will be growing up on your channels. We will have family youtube night, and they will select from Team Edge, Battle Univerise, Rekt.... ect. Thank you for giving me a great youtube childhood.
Question: Who was Deb played by?
Massive respect for you matt, I've honestly been a little worried about you for a bit, i know you have a life of your own, you have a wife and kids and at the time you had a whole company, so i knew you were just busy with life, but its nice to know your doing ok. I've watched you on dope or nope for as long as i can remember, you've been an important part of my life through out the years, just wanna say that were glad your ok and existed to start this new journey with you.
Also side note, thank you for giving us an amazing story (project863) i re-watched it all the past 2 days and i was reminded of why i loved it so much, most powerful scene was getting the last call from deb from the original timeline, such an emotional scene, thank you and to everyone else involved for creating it and everything else.
What's happening with 863? How's your writing journey going?
There are no plans to bring 863 back. But NEVER SAY NEVER
Matt I appreciate all the support you have given to your community all these years. I have been watching for many years and i have been inspired by you to create my own content, you are a great creator and person, and I hope you continue to be happy!
Are you okay? I have missed watching your videos!
Wow, Matt, I have been watching you since you first started RUclips basically, when you and Amanda still lived in y'alls apartment, even before Team Edge started and before you hit a million subs. I get so much nostalgia when seeing you now or even rewatching older videos because you made my childhood better, I was going through a lot at home and at school, I was 8ish years old when I started watching you and now I'm turning 19 this year (T-minus 2 months). Thank you for doing what you do, your videos make me smile all the time, just being you is the greatest gift and your family brings me so much joy, to see how far we both progressed over the years and how much we both changed. 💖💓💞💗
What is Sam's role on this channel and on dop or nope?
Mat, you got me in tears, i have been watching you since i was 5, i miss the studio but ive missed the product reviews
Im curious how there was such a sudden shift of going from all of the hype around these new stories you were going to tell, to shutting it down and deleting videos surrounding it. Was it because the $10k series wasnt successful? Or was there more going on behind the scenes?
It seemed like midway through 863 everything got kinda chaotic. Content output slowed down drastically. They kept shifting the tone of the content . Lots of promises of consistent uploads that never really happened. BTS content promises that would start and then just end with no explanations. And then tanner and woods left and within a couple months there was barely any content at all. I think Matt got sick and then all content just stopped all together
Started watching back in 2015, going into my senior year of college now, crazy to see how time flies. Good luck and thank you for all the memories!
Cant say i was expecting this
Holy crap. I haven’t watched you in over 8 ish years, and I saw this in my fyp. Thank you for being such a big part of my childhood. I turn 18 in a week now… crazy how time flies
Any chance your gonna do mincraft with the losers?(Tanner Paul Connor scratch)
I really find everything you have done inspiring. You have managed to grow a business through something you love, then realize that is not what your goal was. Being able to step back and realize this and commit to restarting, doing it the right way, the way you intended in the first place, is really great. I look forward to any future posts and wish nothing but luck, a happy and healthy family/household, and joy to come to you.
Just to ask, is this why the r/matthiassubmissions subreddit is locked?
(Edit: i asked this like the first 10 seconds of the vid, i fr thought you were fully retiring)
There is no reason to have it. With downsizing of the company means moderation can't be easily accessible. So to maintain integrity they are privated till Matt jas the need and time to moderate them.
@@Artemis87. Ah, okay, thx for the comment!
@mrrainbow8638 no worries. I wanted to make sure it got answered if he didn't get to it. ❤
Love you brother. You guys helped me through some fun times. The nostalgia will hit hard in a few years.
Oh that's fine
I can't imagine it was an easy decision, deciding to close Spellbound and let go of all of that, with it being such a large part of your life for so long. So, honestly, I applaud you for that. Change is hard. Especially when it comes to shutting down your own business.
If I may ask, what were the stages in closing Spellbound? Did everyone part on good terms? What's going to become of the studio space? Answer as much or as little of that as you'd like, I don't wanna pry too deep.
I'm glad you're moving on to other things, and I hope you keep doing what you love, no matter what that may be. As much as we've enjoyed hanging around and watching you and Hi5 evolve, your happiness means more.
Brother you know you can't do titles like that with lil anxious beans like me 😅
I am really happy for you though. I'm glad that all that stress and the lessons that came from it brought you to a place where you feel more empowered and where you are more supported to do what you want to do. I know our paths haven't been as close recently with all the changes and other factors but I am excited to continue this journey with you and be here to support you through the changes.
And yes pls upload here more I like the more personal, just sitting having a nice time content. Support to you all always 🫶
I'm so excited for changes for you! My family has been praying for you over the past 6 months. I guess we got invested in you and your family and crew somewhere between "Bacon" and "Dope or Nope" with Woods and Tanner. I'm glad to hear it's just morphing and growth going on instead of secret depression or persecution behind the scenes. Not that we would know if it was secret...😅 Anyway, glad to hear you are going back to creative juices instead of pressurized content! God bless you, Matthias! And Sam! ❤
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Man I remember stumbling upon your channel when I was around 10 years old now I’m graduating high school it’s been great watching you grow over these past years