Sienna Miller, J.K. Simmons & Taylor Kitsch Join Chadwick Boseman In STX Thriller ’17 Bridges’
Oscar-winner J.K. Simmons, Sienna Miller, and Friday Night Lights alum Taylor Kitsch are set to co-star in 17 Bridges, the action thriller that will be led by Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman.
Producer Gigi Pritzker on Staying Nimble and Embracing Risk
Pritzker had been trying for years to get a movie biopic of Albert Einstein off the ground but the script and other elements never quite gelled. She eventually realized the problem was that Einstein’s remarkable life was too unwieldy for a two-hour format. But it was ripe for execution as a limited TV series.
Fast Company Innovation Festival adds Pharrell Williams, Jennifer Garner
Pharrell Williams, recording artist, producer, and entrepreneur, and Jennifer Garner, actress, activist, and company cofounder, are among the speakers confirmed to participate in the Fast Company Innovation Festival this fall.
MWM Studios to Adapt VR Experience 'Awavena' as Animated Feature
MWM Studios has acquired the rights to adapt Lynette Wallworth's virtual reality experience Awavena as an animated feature.
Creative Arts Emmys: ‘Game Of Thrones’, ‘Assassination Of Gianni Versace’ Lead Night 1 Winners – Full List
Night 1 of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards has wrapped with Games Of Thronestaking home the most trophies with seven wins out of its 15 announced categories tonight.
SoKrispyMedia Launches ‘Daydreams’ Series With Video Game Vehicle
“Real-time rendering is revolutionizing visual effects, allowing us to work faster and smarter. Utilizing unreal engine in our pipeline has allowed us to pre-vis with ease…”
MWM Launches Three-Part Series of VR Shorts Created by Sokrispymedia
“We believe in this next generation of storytellers and foresaw the team at SoKrispyMedia would break new ground in VR filmmaking,” said Ethan Stearns…
‘The Dragon Prince’: Netflix Sets New Animated Series From ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Writer
Netflix took to Twitter today to announce ‘The Dragon Prince’, its new animated series from Aaron Ehasz and Justin Richmond.
David And Jessica Oyelowo’s Yoruba Saxon Production Company Pacts With MWM Studios
David and Jessica Oyelowo and their production company Yoruba Saxon have sealed an exclusive, first-look deal with MWM Studios to develop both film and TV projects…
Review: ‘Genius,’ a Portrait of the Man Behind the Equation
Not only did Einstein revolutionize the world of physics, but he also lived during calamitous times, including two world wars, and had an eventful personal life.
MWM Announces Exclusive Partnership With Hebru Brantley To Develop Content For Newly Formed Division, MWM Universe
MWMU has tapped one of the most successful stars of the Chicago art world, Hebru Brantley, helping to develop an entire world around his iconic ‘Flyboy’ character…
‘Landline’ & Indie Distribution’s Changing Tides
When it comes to mounting quintessential auterish independent films on the big screen today, chances are that OddLot Entertainment is there. The company co-founded by Gigi Pritzker has produced and co-financed such titles as this year’s awards season contender Hell or High Water, Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive and this year’s Sundance entry Landline from Obvious Child filmmaker Gillian Robespierre.
32 Leadership Lessons From Peloton, Beautycounter, Omnicom, And More
Founders, business leaders, and artists who participated in the 2017 Fast Company Innovation Festival share the advice that’s guided their careers.
Gigi Pritzker & Clint Kisker Rename Company MWM, Pulling All Brands Under One Umbrella In New Company Strategy
Madison Wells Media has rebranded and brought all divisions under a new company name MWM, based in Century City. Part of the rebrand includes renamed divisions including MWM Studios (formerly OddLot Entertainment), MWM Immersive (formerly Reality One) and MWM Live (formerly Relevant Theatricals) as part of a new strategy to streamline operations to orient their 22 employees as one group. The management strategy is one that tech companies have also implemented in order to maximize flexibility when working across multiple platforms. The model is considered the most efficient for both employees and content providers.
Co-founder Of One Of The Most Innovative Hollywood Firms Shares Her Vision
MWM was recently named one of Fast Company’s Top Ten Most Innovative Companies in Hollywood for 2017 and currently consists of three individually branded operating divisions: OddLot Entertainment, Relevant Theatricals, and Reality One…
‘Genius’ Producer Gigi Pritzker on New Company and Tougher Road for Women in Hollywood
The indie financier opens up about being “knocked down” by creative misfires (‘Enders’ Game’), her bounceback with projects including Sundance hit ‘Landline’ and Oscar-nominated ‘Hell or High Water,’ and why it’s harder than ever to make a film today.