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'Copied what Kai wanted to do': Fans accuse Adin Ross of stealing Kai Cenat's survival island stream idea
'Copied what Kai wanted to do': Fans accuse Adin Ross of stealing Kai Cenat's survival island stream idea

Time of India

time3 days ago

  • Entertainment
  • Time of India

'Copied what Kai wanted to do': Fans accuse Adin Ross of stealing Kai Cenat's survival island stream idea

Image via: Kai Cenat Live/YouTube In a field where trends change rapidly, originality is the quintessence, and with it comes controversies. Recently, Adin Ross has stirred a hornet's nest by announcing a survival island stream and has attracted a considerable amount of criticism from the online fans, who claim that it is nothing but a copy of the idea presented earlier by Twitch star Kai Cenat. Adin Ross Announces Survival Island Stream Kick streamer Adin Ross has put forth a very famous and high-stakes multi-day survival island broadcast featuring some of the biggest names in the content creator world. During a recent broadcast with FaZe Clan member Nick 'FaZe Lacy,' Ross confirmed that he along with FaZe Lacy and Felix 'xQc' Lengyel will go out to a private island in September for a 48- to 72-hour broadcast. The entire concept will have physical challenges, real-time interaction, and survival elements to entertain people in a completely new format. "September, Lacy and I will be on a private island. Probably for 48 to 72 hours. And we will basically be inviting other streamers, it's like a survival-based island. So, we already have the island picked out. The person is actually gifting me the island.' Adin said while making this announcement. He added, "So, whatever streamers you guys want, let's start getting it now. We are cooking. Late September, you guys will get Adin, Lacy, xQc, and one other person hosting a private island. BenDaDonnn will also be there." Fans Cry Foul, Point to Kai Cenat's Earlier Reveal While there was quite a buzz among his fans, a considerably large segment of the streaming community was not impressed. A general outcry began on X, where many users pointed out the near-theft similarities between the announced broadcast of Adin and that of the survival-themed stream that Kai Cenat had earlier put out. Kai shared his plans on June 4, 2025, announcing his intent to start a "Total Drama Island" The plans for Kai's event reportedly included organized games, confessionals, and even camp-style eliminations. Coming nearly two months after, some fans just wouldn't buy into Adin's "original" idea. "Copied what Kai wanted to do lmao losers," said one fan. Other voices chimed in, claiming it to be an "in-your-face ripoff" and asserting that Ross had tried to steal the limelight just as Kai was preparing for his event. Creative Inspiration or Competition? In the world of livestreaming, it is common for content creators to simply tack onto the trending ideas, but if the ideas are very specific and timed very close to one another, fans begin questioning. Adin has never responded to the accusations of plagiarism, and in fact, many believe this move forms part of the greater scuffle for digital dominance between the Kick and Twitch streamers. xQc, Adin Ross & Lacy are Going to Live on an Island for 3 Days for a Survival Marathon Adin has, time and again, been seen as a taunting figure within the streaming community, frequently stirring the pot with his streams and comments. In this light, the announcement of his next survival stream is either a bold step toward immersive content or another blunder in the attempt to outdo somebody. What's next for the Island Showdowns? With Kai and Adin ramping up to go live with their island-themed events in the next few months, the audience is left with one ironic consequence: Two survival shows born out of rivalry are now vying for viewers in real time! Whether the changes will involve an alliance, confrontation, or just great entertainment for the fans, one thing is for sure, the survival genre is not only heating up in the wild, but it's also sizzling online! Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!

BFDI: Online series continues to soar
BFDI: Online series continues to soar

The Citizen

time19-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • The Citizen

BFDI: Online series continues to soar

While many children's series end up licensed to streaming platforms or cable channels, BFDI never left YouTube. It began with a maths assignment and a folded piece of printer paper with cartoons on it. This was how twin brothers Michael and Cary Huang from California set off on the path to creating Battle for Dream Island (BFDI). It's a YouTube animated series that has kept millions of kids, teenagers and even some grownups tapping to their screens for over a decade. It was an unlikely beginning. 'My brother Cary had to create a fake catalogue for an algebra class in 2009,' said Michael Huang. 'Inside it was a comic about how rock, paper and scissors, the hand gesture game, could be improved. He replaced them with water, sponge and fire.' The idea simmered, and eventually, characters became a cast. The cast became a story. And the story became a show. 'We were travelling when we decided to animate some of these comics,' Michael explained. 'I was really getting into digital animation at the time. It made sense to combine that with Cary's characters. That's how BFDI was born.' Unlikely beginnings In the early days, Cary was also drawing his own version of a Cartoon Network show called Total Drama Island on folded paper booklets. He called it Total Fiery Island. It was, in a way, pastimes that foreshadowed it all. Michael read film at the University of California Berkeley. Cary graduated from Stanford with a degree in computer science. The two share creative DNA as much as they do actual DNA. Watch BDFI's debut episode As the show debuted and episodes rolled out, audiences liked the silliness of BFDI, the unpredictability, and the unapologetic embrace of the somewhat bizarre. It was a game show parody, but also something a bit more whacky and smarter. An animated contest where characters like Leafy and Firey jostled for popularity, but where the humour teetered on slapstick of the Charlie Chaplin variety. A willingness to be totally goofy 'Cary is the heart of BFDI,' said Michael. 'He's always had this willingness to be completely goofy, and it stuck,' he shared. 'Even as we got older, through high school and college, we kept making episodes. That same tone became part of the show's identity. It's also been tricky to bring in additional writers because of that. But recently, we've hired two new writers who now also direct. They really understand it. One of the two even moved to Los Angeles to work with us.' Also Read: Mr Men Box Set's A Winner While many children's series end up licensed to streaming platforms or cable channels, BFDI never left YouTube. The twins embraced online distribution instead, long before media companies were betting on creators who recorded from their bedrooms. 'Some people compare us to shows like Cocomelon or Blippi, but I'd say our closest counterpart is creator channel LankyBox,' Michael said. The two channels recently agreed to work together and react, online, to one another's content. 'There's this whole ecosystem of creators doing things outside the traditional model. And it's working.' Old school animation appeal BFDI's animation is almost old-school in its appeal. There are no glossy Pixar finishes or ultra-detailed Disney characters here. The style is simple, colourful, and often deliberately rough around the edges. Michael isn't convinced that realism has anything to do with what makes animation good. 'I remember watching that Lion King remake a few years ago,' he said. 'It looked real but didn't feel like anything. What we've seen in the past few years, especially with Spider-Verse, is that people actually want more stylised, more imaginative animation. Something different.' And BFDI has become more than just a show. Fans are building games on Roblox and Fortnite based on the series. Some are even livestreaming play-throughs and remixing characters. 'There's a whole world of fan-made stuff on Roblox,' said Michael. 'That connection with the audience is something we haven't explored fully, but we want to.' For the first ten years, YouTube ad revenue funded the brothers. That changed in 2019. 'We started exploring merchandising. Plush toys, silicon lamps, the works,' Michael said. 'We didn't go through the agencies most creators use. We found our own manufacturers, did fulfilment ourselves. Also, we didn't even know people outsourced that kind of thing.' Now add live events to the mix, and BFDI is now running a tight and succesful media operation out of Los Angeles, with a full team and a growing audience of millions. From pause, to play again A pause caused by the brothers' respective studies is now back in play before expansion, Michael said, and there's some unfinished business. 'A lot of fans remind us that we haven't finished Season Two or Season Three,' he said. 'We made one episode of Season Three and then skipped to Four. Right now, we just want to finish what we started. No large-scale musicals, no other major spin-offs, not yet. Just wrapping up the story properly.' Once that's done, the sky's the limit for this popular show that's embedded itself into global popular culture. Now Read: Joburg's Forgotten Movie Empire

Kai Cenat reveals plans to start 24/7 'Total Drama Island' with streamers
Kai Cenat reveals plans to start 24/7 'Total Drama Island' with streamers

Express Tribune

time04-06-2025

  • Entertainment
  • Express Tribune

Kai Cenat reveals plans to start 24/7 'Total Drama Island' with streamers

Twitch sensation Kai Cenat has teased an exciting new project: a "Total Drama Island"-inspired event featuring popular streamers, set to be broadcast 24/7. On June 3, 2025, during a comeback livestream, Cenat confirmed the project while updating his fans on his upcoming plans. Cenat revealed that his goal is to create an event reminiscent of the beloved Canadian animated series, Total Drama Island, where streamers will compete and interact in various challenges. However, he clarified that the event would not be launching anytime soon. 'Do not think this is around the corner,' Cenat warned. 'Streamer University is my baby, bro.' Kai Cenat announces he's creating a 'Total Drama Island' edition for streamers that would be streamed 24/7 👀 — FearBuck (@FearedBuck) June 4, 2025 He went on to explain that the idea had been something he had wanted to execute for a long time. 'Total Drama Island, n***a, is one of my favourite TV shows,' Cenat stated, expressing his excitement for the upcoming event. Cenat also shared an update on his ambitious Hunger Games event, which he had first announced in 2024. He has previously mentioned collaborating with YouTube's MrBeast for this event. While fans are eager for updates, Cenat's message was clear: exciting events are in the works, but timing remains uncertain.

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