Jackass 3.5 Release Set for Joost

SANTA MONICA: Paramount Digital Entertainment and MTV have struck a deal with digital media company Joost for the online ad-supported distribution rights to Jackass 3.5 in multiple territories.

The latest installment in the successful Jackass franchise will debut on April 1 through Joost, which will also extend its player on the Jackass Facebook page. The digital special will be available online exclusively on Joost.com in 12 countries: the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Australia, Germany, France, Austria, Luxembourg, Spain, Belgium, Switzerland and Turkey. They will reach more than 300 million people around the globe.

“With a worldwide fan base, it’s clear that Jackass has created its own category of entertainment that needs no translation,” said Thomas Lesinski, the president of Paramount Digital Entertainment. “With Joost on board to distribute Jackass 3.5 through its global online network, millions of Jackass fans around the world are sure to enjoy the latest installment of this popular franchise.”