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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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Motion picture |
Founded | 2000 |
Founder | Thomas Tull |
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Website | www |
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
changeIn 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
changeIn 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
changeLegendary 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
changeIn production
changeYear | 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
changeYear | 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] |
References
change- ↑ Brophy-Warren, Jamin (2009-02-27). "A Producer of Superheroes". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ Abrams, Rachel and Marc Graser (2011-04-15). "Legendary Pictures eyes new credit line". Variety. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ Weinstein, Joshua L. (2011-09-20). "Jon Jashni Promoted to President of Legendary Pictures". The Wrap. Archived from the original on 2011-09-25. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ↑ Eller, Claudia (2010-11-03). "Legendary Pictures forges into comic books". Los Angeles Times. 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. 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. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
- ↑ Andreeva, Nellie (2012-08-22). "Legendary Pictures Closes TV Division, Ends Deal With Warner Bros. Television". Deadline.com. 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. Retrieved 2011-07-18.
- ↑ Warner, Kara (2012-08-21). "Gerard Butler 'Not Doing' The '300' Sequel". MTV. Archived from the original on 2012-08-23. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
- ↑ "'Hangover' threequel set for May 24, 2013". Variety. 2012-03-22. Retrieved 2012-03-26.
- ↑ Calautti, Katie (2012-07-17). "CCI: Gareth Edwards Offers First Look at 'Grounded' Godzilla". Comic Book Resources. Archived from the original on 2012-08-19. Retrieved 2012-08-07.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike (2012-03-15). "VFX Wiz Tim Miller Digs In To Helm 'Gravel' For Legendary Pictures". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2012-03-15.
- ↑ Lang, Brent (2010-01-12). "Legendary Taps 'Blade' Director for 'The Lost Patrol'". The Wrap. Archived from the original on 2010-01-15. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ "Legendary Pictures co-financing "Gears of War" movie". Variety. 2008-07-24. Archived from the original on 2011-09-04. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ Weinstein, Joshua L. (2011-07-26). "Brian Helgeland to Write Warner/Legendary's 'Here There Be Monsters'". The Wrap. Archived from the original on 2011-11-07. Retrieved 2011-11-06.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike (2011-10-31). "Bill Paxton In Talks To Direct 'Kung Fu'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 2011-11-06.
- ↑ Graser, Mark (2010-05-24). "Legendary turning 'Mass Effect' into film". Variety. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ Sneider, Jeff (2012-03-20). "Legendary buys dragon spec 'Slayer'". Variety. Retrieved 2012-03-21.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (2011-11-03). "Supernatural Action Project 'Spectral' Lands at Legendary Pictures (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2011-11-14.
- ↑ Kit, Borys (2011-03-09). "Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Movie in the Works (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2011-07-05.
- ↑ Fritz, Ben and Pamela McClintock (2006-05-08). "Brave new 'World'". Variety. Retrieved 2011-07-05.