MrBeast 'Beast Games' Keeps Getting Worse...

Summary

The speaker, who receives numerous messages daily and struggles with dyslexia, addresses their followers about an email regarding Mr. Beast's new project, Beast Games. They reveal that Mr. Beast's team requested the production be non-union to avoid paying crew benefits and adhering to strict safety guidelines. Despite hiring union workers due to a lack of non-union crew, Mr. Beast's team refused to pay benefits, leading to a ban from the IATSE union. The speaker questions the allocation of the $100 million budget provided by Amazon, highlighting potential discrepancies in safety, quality, and worker compensation.

Takeaways

• 📩 The speaker receives a high volume of messages and is doing their best to respond despite being dyslexic and reading slower.
• 🎥 The speaker is in contact with crew members and people working on Beast games, as well as the IATSE union, which represents behind-the-scenes workers in TV and film.
• 📝 The IATSE union has over 168,000 members and is known for enforcing strict safety guidelines and requiring benefits for crew members.
• 🚫 A higher-up in the industry, trusted by the speaker, revealed that Mr. Beast's team specifically requested Beast games to be non-union to avoid paying crew benefits and adhere to less strict safety guidelines.
• 💼 The speaker questions the allocation of the $100 million given to Mr. Beast by Amazon, suggesting it's not being used for crew benefits, safety, or quality provisions.
• 🚫 An email from a branch of IATSE to its Canadian members declared Beast games (Project Greenlight) an unfair production, prohibiting members from working on it.
• 📜 The email cited Section 12 of the IATSE Constitution and Bylaws, which defines an unfair job and the consequences for members working on such jobs.
• 🤔 The speaker speculates that Mr. Beast may want the quality of union workers without the associated costs, reflecting a possible disregard for crew welfare.
• 🎭 The speaker connects the project names 'Greenlight' and 'Red Light' to the first contest in the show 'Squid Game', suggesting Mr. Beast is attempting to recreate the series' premise.
• 🕵️‍♂️ The speaker ends with a personal observation about Mr. Beast's public image versus his alleged behavior off-camera, implying a discrepancy between the two.

Q & A

What is the main issue the speaker is addressing in the video?

The speaker is addressing the issue of Mr. Beast's team requesting that Beast Games be a non-union production, specifically to avoid paying crew benefits and adhering to strict safety guidelines.

What does the speaker reveal about their personal situation that affects their response time to messages?

The speaker reveals that they are dyslexic, which causes them to read slower, and as a result, they apologize for not responding to messages as quickly as they would like.

Who is the 'iotti union' mentioned in the script and what do they represent?

The 'iotti union' is the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, representing over 168,000 members who are the people behind the scenes in TV shows and movies, ensuring the production runs smoothly.

What is the significance of the email the speaker received and shared in the video?

The email is significant as it was sent by a branch of the IATSE to its members in Canada, declaring Beast Games an unfair production and prohibiting members from working on it due to non-compliance with union standards.

Why did Mr. Beast's team specifically request Beast Games to be non-union?

Mr. Beast's team requested Beast Games to be non-union mainly to avoid paying crew benefits and to have more flexibility in hiring crew members without adhering to strict union safety guidelines.

What is the speaker's opinion on Mr. Beast's handling of the Beast Games production?

The speaker believes that Mr. Beast does not intend to make Beast Games a union show, wanting the quality of union workers without the associated costs, which the speaker finds hypocritical given Mr. Beast's public image of generosity.

How much funding did Amazon provide for Mr. Beast's game show, and what is the speaker's concern about the allocation of this money?

Amazon provided $100 million for the game show. The speaker is concerned that the money is not being allocated towards crew benefits, safety protocols, or quality food, questioning where the funds are actually being spent.

What is the project name for Beast Games and what does it imply according to the speaker?

The project name for Beast Games is 'Greenlight', which the speaker interprets as a reference to the first contest in the show 'Squid Games', suggesting that Mr. Beast is attempting to recreate the show's premise.

What is the speaker's final revelation about the name of the Las Vegas shoot for Beast Games?

The speaker reveals that the Las Vegas shoot for Beast Games was code-named 'Project Red Light', which is a reference to the 'Red Light, Green Light' game from 'Squid Games'.

What does the speaker suggest about Mr. Beast's character based on the information shared in the video?

The speaker suggests that Mr. Beast may not be as caring and generous as he appears when the cameras are not rolling, based on the alleged mistreatment of crew members and disregard for union standards.

What visual evidence does the speaker provide to support their claims about Mr. Beast's connection to 'Squid Games'?

The speaker provides a picture of Mr. Beast in an outfit inspired by the villain from 'Squid Games', implying a deliberate connection to the show's themes and style.