Legendary Pictures
Legendary Pictures, Inc. (also called Legendary Entertainment) is an American movie production company. The parent company is based in Burbank, California and was founded by Thomas Tull[1] in 2000. In 2005 the company made a 40-picture agreement to co-produce and co-finance with Warner Bros.
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Industry | Motion picture |
Founded | 2000 |
Founder | Thomas Tull |
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By 2011 the company was reported to have been valued at more than $1 billion.[2] In September 2011, Chief Creative Officer Jon Jashni was appointed to the new position of President.[3]
Legendary Comics
In 2010, the company announced the launch of a comic book division called Legendary Comics, LLC. It is under the direction of editor-in-chief Bob Schreck.[4] The first graphic novel published by the company was Holy Terror by Frank Miller, which was released in 2011.[5]
Legendary Television
In 2011, the company announced the creation of Legendary Television, LLC. The division was headed by Jeremy Elice and a co-financing contract with Warner Bros. Television was signed.[6] In 2012, Legendary decided to delay its expansion into television and shut down the division. The contract with Warner Bros. was ended and Elice left the company.[7]
Filmography
Legendary Entertainment has co-produced 24 feature movies. The box office column shows the worldwide gross for the theatrical release of the movie in United States dollars.
Released
In production
Year | Title | Director |
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2013 | Jack the Giant Killer | Bryan Singer |
2013 | 42 | Brian Helgeland |
2013 | Man of Steel | Zack Snyder |
2013 | Pacific Rim | Guillermo del Toro |
2013 | 300: Battle of Artemisia | Noam Murro[32][33] |
2013 | The Seventh Son | Sergei Bodrov |
In development
Year | Title | Director |
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2013 | The Hangover Part III | Todd Phillips[34] |
2014 | Godzilla | Gareth Edwards[35] |
TBD | Gravel | Tim Miller[36] |
TBD | The Lost Patrol | Stephen Norrington[37] |
TBD | Gears of War adaptation | TBD[38] |
TBD | Here There Be Monsters | TBD[39] |
TBD | Kung Fu (E) | TBD[40] |
TBD | Mass Effect adaptation | TBD[41] |
TBD | Slayer | TBD[42] |
TBD | Spectral | TBD[43] |
TBD | Technotise: Edit & I adaptation | TBD[44] |
TBD | Warcraft adaptation | TBD[45] |
Legendary Pictures Media
The Legendary Comics panel at the 2012 New York Comic Con. From left to right: emcee Chris Hardwick, Bob Schreck, Matt Wagner, Grant Morrison, Guillermo del Toro and Travis Beacham.
References
- ↑ Brophy-Warren, Jamin (2009-02-27). "A Producer of Superheroes". The Wall Street Journal. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123569749220089025.html. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ Abrams, Rachel and Marc Graser (2011-04-15). "Legendary Pictures eyes new credit line". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118035532. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ Weinstein, Joshua L. (2011-09-20). "Jon Jashni Promoted to President of Legendary Pictures". The Wrap. http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/jon-jashni-promoted-president-legendary-pictures-31138. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ↑ Eller, Claudia (2010-11-03). "Legendary Pictures forges into comic books". Los Angeles Times. http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2010/11/legendary-films-launches-comic-book-unit.html. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ Boucher, Geoff (2011-06-30). "Frank Miller brings 'Holy Terror' to 9/11 anniversary: 'I hope it shakes people up'". Los Angeles Times. http://herocomplex.latimes.com/2011/06/30/frank-miller-brings-holy-terror-to-911-anniversary-i-hope-it-shakes-people-up/. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (2011-01-18). "Legendary Pictures Forms TV Division To Be Based At WBTV & Taps AMC's Jeremy Elice". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/01/legendary-pictures-forms-tv-division-to-be-based-at-wbtv-taps-amcs-jeremy-elice/. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (2012-08-22). Legendary Pictures Closes TV Division, Ends Deal With Warner Bros. Television. Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2012/08/legendary-pictures-closes-tv-division-ends-deal-with-warner-bros-television/. Retrieved 2012-09-08.
- ↑ "Batman Begins (2005)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Superman Returns (2006)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Lady in the Water (2006)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "The Ant Bully (2006)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Beerfest (2006)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "We Are Marshall (2006)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "300 (2007)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "10,000 B.C. (2008)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "The Dark Knight (2008)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Watchmen (2009)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Observe and Report (2009)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "The Hangover (2009)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Trick 'r Treat (2008)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Where the Wild Things Are (2009)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Ninja Assassin (2009)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Clash of the Titans (2010)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Jonah Hex (2010)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Inception (2010)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "The Town (2010)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Due Date (2010)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Sucker Punch (2011)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "The Hangover Part II (2011)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-02-15.
- ↑ "Wrath of the Titans (2012)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
- ↑ "The Dark Knight Rises (2012)". Box Office Mojo. Retrieved 2012-09-04.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (2011-07-15). "Warner Bros. Chooses Noam Murro to Direct '300' Spin-Off (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/warner-bros-chooses-noam-murro-212149. Retrieved 2011-07-18.
- ↑ Warner, Kara (2012-08-21). Gerard Butler 'Not Doing' The '300' Sequel. MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1692241/gerard-butler-300-sequel.jhtml. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
- ↑ "'Hangover' threequel set for May 24, 2013". Variety. 2012-03-22. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118051797. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ↑ Calautti, Katie (2012-07-17). CCI: Gareth Edwards Offers First Look at 'Grounded' Godzilla. Comic Book Resources. http://spinoff.comicbookresources.com/2012/07/17/cci-gareth-edwards-offers-first-glimpse-of-very-grounded-godzilla/. Retrieved 2012-08-07.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike (2012-03-15). VFX Wiz Tim Miller Digs In To Helm 'Gravel' For Legendary Pictures. Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2012/03/vfx-wiz-tim-miller-digs-in-to-helm-gravel-for-legendary-pictures/. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (2010-01-12). "Legendary Taps 'Blade' Director for 'The Lost Patrol'". The Wrap. http://www.thewrap.com/article/legendary-taps-blade-director-lost-patrol-12856. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ "Legendary Pictures co-financing "Gears of War" movie". Variety. 2008-07-24. http://weblogs.variety.com/the_cut_scene/2008/07/legendary-pictu.html. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ Weinstein, Joshua L. (2011-07-26). Brian Helgeland to Write Warner/Legendary's 'Here There Be Monsters'. The Wrap. http://www.thewrap.com/movies/column-post/brian-helgeland-write-sea-monsters-movie-here-there-be-monsters-29468. Retrieved 2011-11-06.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike (2011-10-31). "Bill Paxton In Talks To Direct 'Kung Fu'". Deadline.com. http://www.deadline.com/2011/10/bill-paxton-in-talks-to-direct-kung-fu/. Retrieved 2011-11-06.
- ↑ Graser, Mark (2010-05-24). "Legendary turning 'Mass Effect' into film". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118019803. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (2012-03-20). "Legendary buys dragon spec 'Slayer'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118051696. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (2011-11-03). "Supernatural Action Project 'Spectral' Lands at Legendary Pictures (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/legendary-spectral-ian-fried-257322. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (2011-03-09). "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Movie in the Works (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/heat-vision/macy-s-thanksgiving-day-parade-movie-165986. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ Fritz, Ben and Pamela McClintock (2006-05-08). "Brave new 'World'". Variety. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117942792. Retrieved 2011-07-05.