The worlds of Control and Alan Wake are about to get bigger. Recently, Remedy Entertainment announced a partnership with Annapurna Interactive to develop a sequel of the third-person action-adventure shooter as well as a TV series or a movie based on the other title-winning game.
Alan Wake is coming to silver screens very soon. | Credit: Remedy Entertainment,
Now, this might look pretty fascinating for the fans of both franchises. Both IPs have a stronghold in the gaming fraternity, with huge popularity amongst the fans. Now, a recent internal disagreement at Annapurna might not affect the deal at all, but for this, another long-hailed franchise might be at stake.
Internal Disagreement Leads to Mass Resignation at Annapurna Interactive Annapurna Interactive’s whole team has left the company. | Credit: Annapurna Interactive.
Recently, due to a serious disagreement over the future of the company, the entire staff at the Annapurna Interactive team has resigned.
Alan Wake is coming to silver screens very soon. | Credit: Remedy Entertainment,
Now, this might look pretty fascinating for the fans of both franchises. Both IPs have a stronghold in the gaming fraternity, with huge popularity amongst the fans. Now, a recent internal disagreement at Annapurna might not affect the deal at all, but for this, another long-hailed franchise might be at stake.
Internal Disagreement Leads to Mass Resignation at Annapurna Interactive Annapurna Interactive’s whole team has left the company. | Credit: Annapurna Interactive.
Recently, due to a serious disagreement over the future of the company, the entire staff at the Annapurna Interactive team has resigned.
- 9/13/2024
- by Nilendu Brahma
- FandomWire
Twenty-four Annapurna Interactive staffers have left the company as plans for the Megan Ellison studio to spin off the division with the former department’s President Nathan Gary fell apart. If the spinoff had gone through, Annapurna Interactive would’ve remained focused on indie games.
The Annapurna Interactive division remains operational, we hear, with some staffers in place. There are plans to staff backup. Last week, it was reported that Gary left the company along with Heads of Gaming, Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella. Hector Sanchez, who launched the division in 2016, departed and then returned prior to the trio’s exits, was named President of Interactive and New Media.
“Annapurna Interactive wouldn’t exist without Megan’s singular support of these stories, which weren’t being told anywhere else in gaming,” Sanchez said in a statement. “She saw something almost a decade ago that no other backer we talked to did.
The Annapurna Interactive division remains operational, we hear, with some staffers in place. There are plans to staff backup. Last week, it was reported that Gary left the company along with Heads of Gaming, Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella. Hector Sanchez, who launched the division in 2016, departed and then returned prior to the trio’s exits, was named President of Interactive and New Media.
“Annapurna Interactive wouldn’t exist without Megan’s singular support of these stories, which weren’t being told anywhere else in gaming,” Sanchez said in a statement. “She saw something almost a decade ago that no other backer we talked to did.
- 9/13/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
After spending nearly a decade in purgatory, the Silent Hill franchise has finally returned, making a well-deserved comeback, and people are equally thrilled and cautiously curious to see just how much Konami experiments with the upcoming titles.
The radio featured in Silent Hill: Townfall’s trailer – Image Credit: Annapurna Interactive.
Unfortunately, it appears that some of that excitement may be infinitely soured when you look at what happened at Annapurna Interactive recently. Within the community, it has sparked a lot of concern that Silent Hill: Townfall might be in trouble and could potentially face the chopping block very soon.
Silent Hill: Townfall May Get the Axe After Mass Resignations at Annapurna The potentially new protagonist of Silent Hill: Townfall – Image Credit: Annapurna Interactive.
Out of all the Silent Hill projects revealed during Konami’s massive 2022 livestream, including the continually divisive-for-no-reason remake of Silent Hill 2 and the ever-elusive Silent Hill ƒ,...
The radio featured in Silent Hill: Townfall’s trailer – Image Credit: Annapurna Interactive.
Unfortunately, it appears that some of that excitement may be infinitely soured when you look at what happened at Annapurna Interactive recently. Within the community, it has sparked a lot of concern that Silent Hill: Townfall might be in trouble and could potentially face the chopping block very soon.
Silent Hill: Townfall May Get the Axe After Mass Resignations at Annapurna The potentially new protagonist of Silent Hill: Townfall – Image Credit: Annapurna Interactive.
Out of all the Silent Hill projects revealed during Konami’s massive 2022 livestream, including the continually divisive-for-no-reason remake of Silent Hill 2 and the ever-elusive Silent Hill ƒ,...
- 9/13/2024
- by Akshit Dangi
- FandomWire
The entire staff of Annapurna Interactive, the video game division at Megan Ellison’s Annapurna, has resigned, according to a report from Bloomberg, citing multiple sources. A rep for the company did not comment on the story.
On Sept. 6, Annapurna said that its president, Nathan Gary, who also oversaw the company’s video game operations, would be exiting along with the co-heads of Annapurna’s indie gaming division, Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella. This week, Bloomberg reports that Gary and the staffers in the company’s gaming division, over two dozen in total, resigned after negotiations to spin off the video game division from the larger company fell through.
Hector Sanchez, who helped found Annapurna Interactive, joined the company from Epic Games as the president of interactive and new media, and will now oversee the company’s gaming efforts. Today’s report noted that the resignations caused concern among Annapurna’s game-making partners.
On Sept. 6, Annapurna said that its president, Nathan Gary, who also oversaw the company’s video game operations, would be exiting along with the co-heads of Annapurna’s indie gaming division, Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella. This week, Bloomberg reports that Gary and the staffers in the company’s gaming division, over two dozen in total, resigned after negotiations to spin off the video game division from the larger company fell through.
Hector Sanchez, who helped found Annapurna Interactive, joined the company from Epic Games as the president of interactive and new media, and will now oversee the company’s gaming efforts. Today’s report noted that the resignations caused concern among Annapurna’s game-making partners.
- 9/13/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Annapurna president Nathan Gary is stepping down and leaving the company after a three-year stint, according to an insider with knowledge of the company. Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella, the co-heads of the indie gaming division, are also departing.
Under the leadership of Annapurna founder and CEO Megan Ellison, Annapurna will more closely integrate its in-house gaming and cross-media strategy with the overall business as the company approaches IP and storytelling from a multimedia perspective, leveraging its expertise across live-action and animated film and television, gaming and theater.
President of Interactive and New Media Hector Sanchez, who recently rejoined the company from Epic Games, will take over responsibility for Annapurna’s slate of indie games, in addition to leading the company’s expansion into Aaa games.
Gary and AI executive James Masi, alongside Ellison and Sanchez, co-founded Annapurna Interactive in 2016 and have helped build the company’s interactive business.
Despite financial challenges in recent years,...
Under the leadership of Annapurna founder and CEO Megan Ellison, Annapurna will more closely integrate its in-house gaming and cross-media strategy with the overall business as the company approaches IP and storytelling from a multimedia perspective, leveraging its expertise across live-action and animated film and television, gaming and theater.
President of Interactive and New Media Hector Sanchez, who recently rejoined the company from Epic Games, will take over responsibility for Annapurna’s slate of indie games, in addition to leading the company’s expansion into Aaa games.
Gary and AI executive James Masi, alongside Ellison and Sanchez, co-founded Annapurna Interactive in 2016 and have helped build the company’s interactive business.
Despite financial challenges in recent years,...
- 9/6/2024
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Deadline has confirmed that Nathan Gary, the president of Annapurna Pictures, is departing after a three-year stint.
In addition, Annapurna’s Heads of Gaming, Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella, are also exiting.
Hector Sanchez, who recently returned to the studio division he helped launch in 2016, will be in charge of Annapurna’s gaming endeavors as President of Interactive and New Media.
THR first had the news. Ellison is bringing her gaming division together with the rest of her film, TV, theater departments.
Gary was the former head of interactive at Annapurna before ascending to President.
Annapurna has a movie at TIFF, by the way: The Amy Adams headliner Nigthbitch which is making its world premiere here tomorrow night. Annapurna had the Oscar nominated animated movie Nimona this past year which streamed on Netflix and the animated TV series Sausage Party: Foodtopia. They also produced the Sarah Paulson Tony winning play Appropriate.
In addition, Annapurna’s Heads of Gaming, Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella, are also exiting.
Hector Sanchez, who recently returned to the studio division he helped launch in 2016, will be in charge of Annapurna’s gaming endeavors as President of Interactive and New Media.
THR first had the news. Ellison is bringing her gaming division together with the rest of her film, TV, theater departments.
Gary was the former head of interactive at Annapurna before ascending to President.
Annapurna has a movie at TIFF, by the way: The Amy Adams headliner Nigthbitch which is making its world premiere here tomorrow night. Annapurna had the Oscar nominated animated movie Nimona this past year which streamed on Netflix and the animated TV series Sausage Party: Foodtopia. They also produced the Sarah Paulson Tony winning play Appropriate.
- 9/6/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Nathan Gary is stepping down as the president of Megan Ellison’s Annapurna, a post he has held since 2021, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. Gary will also be departing the company.
The co-heads of Annapurna’s indie gaming division, Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella, are also departing.
Hector Sanchez recently rejoined Annapurna from Epic Games and was named the company’s president of interactive and new media. (Sanchez helped launch Annapurna Interactive in 2016.) He will oversee the company’s indie gaming efforts as Annapurna is also looking to expand into Aaa, or large-budget, games.
Under Ellison and her senior leadership, the company will integrate its in-house gaming operations with the rest of Annapurna’s divisions, which include film, TV and theater.
Gary was elevated to president following his time as chief of interactive, co-founding the company’s gaming division. In the past couple of years, Annapurna has ascended in the indie gaming space,...
The co-heads of Annapurna’s indie gaming division, Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella, are also departing.
Hector Sanchez recently rejoined Annapurna from Epic Games and was named the company’s president of interactive and new media. (Sanchez helped launch Annapurna Interactive in 2016.) He will oversee the company’s indie gaming efforts as Annapurna is also looking to expand into Aaa, or large-budget, games.
Under Ellison and her senior leadership, the company will integrate its in-house gaming operations with the rest of Annapurna’s divisions, which include film, TV and theater.
Gary was elevated to president following his time as chief of interactive, co-founding the company’s gaming division. In the past couple of years, Annapurna has ascended in the indie gaming space,...
- 9/6/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Megan Ellison’s Annapurna has announced key hires and promotions, including the upping of executive Patrick Chu to head of film and television.
Hector Sanchez has joined the company as the president of interactive and new media, while Paul Doyle has also joined as head of strategy. Both new hires come from Epic Games, where Sanchez led the publishing team and the Unreal engine games business and Doyle led the corporate strategy team.
“There’s no better place to incubate stories than Annapurna, and I’m excited to return home to help forge the next generation of storytelling, leveraging Annapurna’s strengths across film and TV, interactive, animation and theater,” said Sanchez, who returns to Annapurna after helping launch Annapurna Interactive in 2016. (Annapurna Interactive co-founder Nathan Gary currently serves as the president of the company.)
The news comes as Annapurna’s latest live-action feature, Nightbitch, is due to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Hector Sanchez has joined the company as the president of interactive and new media, while Paul Doyle has also joined as head of strategy. Both new hires come from Epic Games, where Sanchez led the publishing team and the Unreal engine games business and Doyle led the corporate strategy team.
“There’s no better place to incubate stories than Annapurna, and I’m excited to return home to help forge the next generation of storytelling, leveraging Annapurna’s strengths across film and TV, interactive, animation and theater,” said Sanchez, who returns to Annapurna after helping launch Annapurna Interactive in 2016. (Annapurna Interactive co-founder Nathan Gary currently serves as the president of the company.)
The news comes as Annapurna’s latest live-action feature, Nightbitch, is due to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
- 8/21/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In early 2021, Megan Ellison emerged from a self-imposed Hollywood exile and did something she hadn’t done in over a year: She signed on to back a movie, Nimona. There was a time when this would not have been remarkable, when Ellison’s Annapurna Pictures was producing five films a year and she was considered the industry’s own Medici, the premier patron of prestige cinema. But Ellison had backed away from Hollywood in 2019 after a series of missteps and become elusive even to some of her own executives. When her former distribution chief, Erik Lomis, asked her whether she wanted to look at some reels of Nimona, which was about to get axed in Disney’s closure of Blue Sky Animation, “I wasn’t really engaging in new film projects at the time,” Ellison said, answering THR’s questions by email. “But being curious, I said yes.”
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- 3/6/2024
- by Mia Galuppo and Rebecca Keegan
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former Disney animation execs Robert Baird and Andrew Millstein have joined Megan Ellison’s Annapurna to establish and co-lead an Animation division at the independent studio.
The first film set for release via Annapurna’s new division is Nimona, directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane and produced by Julie Zackary and Karen Ryan. The film set for release on Netflix next year follows Nimona (Chloë Grace Moretz) who is the only person that can help Knight Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed) to prove his innocence, when he is framed for a crime he didn’t commit.
Baird and Millstein previously headed Fox/Disney’s Blue Sky Studios, where they led over 500 filmmakers and were responsible for the development and production of Blue Sky’s feature animation slate. Millstein also previously served as President of Walt Disney Animation Studios, with the company during his tenure releasing such blockbuster hits as Big Hero 6,...
The first film set for release via Annapurna’s new division is Nimona, directed by Nick Bruno and Troy Quane and produced by Julie Zackary and Karen Ryan. The film set for release on Netflix next year follows Nimona (Chloë Grace Moretz) who is the only person that can help Knight Ballister Boldheart (Riz Ahmed) to prove his innocence, when he is framed for a crime he didn’t commit.
Baird and Millstein previously headed Fox/Disney’s Blue Sky Studios, where they led over 500 filmmakers and were responsible for the development and production of Blue Sky’s feature animation slate. Millstein also previously served as President of Walt Disney Animation Studios, with the company during his tenure releasing such blockbuster hits as Big Hero 6,...
- 12/1/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Sue Naegle has stepped down from Annapurna after nearly 6 years as Chief Content Officer, according to an individual with knowledge of the company.
The company won’t replace her at this time. On top of overseeing film, Naegle also oversaw television and theater.
Naegle’s departure is said to be amicable as she will now focus on producing, which includes a number of projects she put into development at Annapurna, according to Deadline which first reported the news.
Several senior executives at the company will take over Naegle’s responsibilities which include President Nathan Gary, chief operating officer Chris Corabi, Film division heads Christina Oh and Adam Paulsen, and TV division heads Ali Krug and Patrick Chu.
Previously, Naegle was the President of Entertainment at HBO until 2016, then left for Annapurna to launch the television division. Naegle was promoted to Chief Content Officer in 2019, adding film oversight to her purview.
The company won’t replace her at this time. On top of overseeing film, Naegle also oversaw television and theater.
Naegle’s departure is said to be amicable as she will now focus on producing, which includes a number of projects she put into development at Annapurna, according to Deadline which first reported the news.
Several senior executives at the company will take over Naegle’s responsibilities which include President Nathan Gary, chief operating officer Chris Corabi, Film division heads Christina Oh and Adam Paulsen, and TV division heads Ali Krug and Patrick Chu.
Previously, Naegle was the President of Entertainment at HBO until 2016, then left for Annapurna to launch the television division. Naegle was promoted to Chief Content Officer in 2019, adding film oversight to her purview.
- 3/26/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Annapurna’s chief content officer Sue Naegle is stepping down from her post, Variety has confirmed.
The show business veteran had served as Annapurna CEO Megan Ellison’s top content executive for nearly six years, and helped buttress the indie company through the pandemic and other periods of great uncertainty. Naegle is said to be focusing on her forthcoming slate as a producer. Some of those projects were developed and will continue at Annapurna, including the anticipated Amy Adams-led adaptation of “Nightbitch” shooting this fall.
Insiders close to the company said that Naegle departs amicably and will not be replaced, and the current leadership structure will move to absorb her duties. This includes Annapurna president Nathan Gary, chief operating officer Chris Corabi, and creative executives including Christina Oh and Adam Paulsen in film and Ali Krug and Patrick Chu in television.
An Annapurna spokesperson did not immediately provide comment on the matter.
The show business veteran had served as Annapurna CEO Megan Ellison’s top content executive for nearly six years, and helped buttress the indie company through the pandemic and other periods of great uncertainty. Naegle is said to be focusing on her forthcoming slate as a producer. Some of those projects were developed and will continue at Annapurna, including the anticipated Amy Adams-led adaptation of “Nightbitch” shooting this fall.
Insiders close to the company said that Naegle departs amicably and will not be replaced, and the current leadership structure will move to absorb her duties. This includes Annapurna president Nathan Gary, chief operating officer Chris Corabi, and creative executives including Christina Oh and Adam Paulsen in film and Ali Krug and Patrick Chu in television.
An Annapurna spokesperson did not immediately provide comment on the matter.
- 3/26/2022
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Annapurna has promoted its interactive chief Nathan Gary to president of the company.
Megan Ellison, CEO of the indie studio, announced on Friday that Gary will now oversee all of the company’s divisions, including film, TV, theater and interactive. He joins the existing executive team of Ellison, chief content officer Sue Naegle and Chris Corabi, president of legal and business affairs. With Gary’s promotion, Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella will now co-head interactive.
“Nathan has helped build Annapurna Interactive from the ground up, showing impressive leadership as well as the innate ability to identify and foster creative voices,” Ellison said in a statement. “I respect and appreciate Nathan’s vision, instincts and acumen and can’t think of a better person to help lead Annapurna as we continue to thrive in film, television, theatre and interactive.”
The interactive group was founded in 2016 with Gary and AI executive James Masi,...
Megan Ellison, CEO of the indie studio, announced on Friday that Gary will now oversee all of the company’s divisions, including film, TV, theater and interactive. He joins the existing executive team of Ellison, chief content officer Sue Naegle and Chris Corabi, president of legal and business affairs. With Gary’s promotion, Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella will now co-head interactive.
“Nathan has helped build Annapurna Interactive from the ground up, showing impressive leadership as well as the innate ability to identify and foster creative voices,” Ellison said in a statement. “I respect and appreciate Nathan’s vision, instincts and acumen and can’t think of a better person to help lead Annapurna as we continue to thrive in film, television, theatre and interactive.”
The interactive group was founded in 2016 with Gary and AI executive James Masi,...
- 11/5/2021
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Annapurna has elevated Annapurna Interactive (AI) President Nathan Gary to President of Annapurna.
In his new position, Gary will take on the central leadership role overseeing all divisions, film, TV, theater, and interactive. He will join the executive team alongside founder and CEO Megan Ellison, Chief Content Officer Sue Naegle, and President of Legal and Business Affairs Chris Corabi.
Gary and AI executive James Masi, alongside Ellison, co-founded Annapurna Interactive in 2016 and have built the company’s Interactive business.
As Gary moves into his new position at Annapurna, Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella of Annapurna Interactive will now co-head the studio’s interactive division.
During Annapurna Interactive’s run, they’ve launched such games as the BAFTA Best Game award winners What Remains of Edith Finch and Outer Wilds.
Annapurna Interactive’s portfolio also includes Gorogoa, If Found…, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Donut Country, Florence, Telling Lies, The Pathless, Last Stop,...
In his new position, Gary will take on the central leadership role overseeing all divisions, film, TV, theater, and interactive. He will join the executive team alongside founder and CEO Megan Ellison, Chief Content Officer Sue Naegle, and President of Legal and Business Affairs Chris Corabi.
Gary and AI executive James Masi, alongside Ellison, co-founded Annapurna Interactive in 2016 and have built the company’s Interactive business.
As Gary moves into his new position at Annapurna, Deborah Mars and Nathan Vella of Annapurna Interactive will now co-head the studio’s interactive division.
During Annapurna Interactive’s run, they’ve launched such games as the BAFTA Best Game award winners What Remains of Edith Finch and Outer Wilds.
Annapurna Interactive’s portfolio also includes Gorogoa, If Found…, Sayonara Wild Hearts, Donut Country, Florence, Telling Lies, The Pathless, Last Stop,...
- 11/5/2021
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The transformation of Annapurna continues.
Nathan Gary, the president of the company’s interactive division, has been elevated to president of Annapurna, the company announced Friday.
In his new role, Gary will take on the central leadership role overseeing all divisions: film, TV, theater and interactive. He joins the executive team alongside founder Megan Ellison, chief content officer Sue Naegle, and president of legal and business affairs Chris Corabi.
The move occurs as Annapurna, whose recent films include Bombshell and Booksmart, is in rebuilding mode after debt issues and layoffs in 2019 and 2020 forced the company to scale down its ambitions. In late ...
Nathan Gary, the president of the company’s interactive division, has been elevated to president of Annapurna, the company announced Friday.
In his new role, Gary will take on the central leadership role overseeing all divisions: film, TV, theater and interactive. He joins the executive team alongside founder Megan Ellison, chief content officer Sue Naegle, and president of legal and business affairs Chris Corabi.
The move occurs as Annapurna, whose recent films include Bombshell and Booksmart, is in rebuilding mode after debt issues and layoffs in 2019 and 2020 forced the company to scale down its ambitions. In late ...
- 11/5/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
The transformation of Annapurna continues.
Nathan Gary, the president of the company’s interactive division, has been elevated to president of Annapurna, the company announced Friday.
In his new role, Gary will take on the central leadership role overseeing all divisions: film, TV, theater and interactive. He joins the executive team alongside founder Megan Ellison, chief content officer Sue Naegle, and president of legal and business affairs Chris Corabi.
The move occurs as Annapurna, whose recent films include Bombshell and Booksmart, is in rebuilding mode after debt issues and layoffs in 2019 and 2020 forced the company to scale down its ambitions. In late ...
Nathan Gary, the president of the company’s interactive division, has been elevated to president of Annapurna, the company announced Friday.
In his new role, Gary will take on the central leadership role overseeing all divisions: film, TV, theater and interactive. He joins the executive team alongside founder Megan Ellison, chief content officer Sue Naegle, and president of legal and business affairs Chris Corabi.
The move occurs as Annapurna, whose recent films include Bombshell and Booksmart, is in rebuilding mode after debt issues and layoffs in 2019 and 2020 forced the company to scale down its ambitions. In late ...
- 11/5/2021
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Independent video game publisher Annapurna Interactive is setting up a new internal game development studio in Los Angeles.
The studio is currently hiring a team of developers, including game director and senior producer, to work on an untitled project.
“We’ve had the immense honor of working with some of the most talented independent game creators in the world,” Annapurna Interactive president Nathan Gary said in a statement. “Many of us came from an internal development background and are excited to make this a part of Annapurna Interactive moving forward. We can’t wait to share more about what’...
The studio is currently hiring a team of developers, including game director and senior producer, to work on an untitled project.
“We’ve had the immense honor of working with some of the most talented independent game creators in the world,” Annapurna Interactive president Nathan Gary said in a statement. “Many of us came from an internal development background and are excited to make this a part of Annapurna Interactive moving forward. We can’t wait to share more about what’...
- 10/29/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Independent video game publisher Annapurna Interactive is setting up a new internal game development studio in Los Angeles.
The studio is currently hiring a team of developers, including game director and senior producer, to work on an untitled project.
“We’ve had the immense honor of working with some of the most talented independent game creators in the world,” Annapurna Interactive president Nathan Gary said in a statement. “Many of us came from an internal development background and are excited to make this a part of Annapurna Interactive moving forward. We can’t wait to share more about what’...
The studio is currently hiring a team of developers, including game director and senior producer, to work on an untitled project.
“We’ve had the immense honor of working with some of the most talented independent game creators in the world,” Annapurna Interactive president Nathan Gary said in a statement. “Many of us came from an internal development background and are excited to make this a part of Annapurna Interactive moving forward. We can’t wait to share more about what’...
- 10/29/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After five years building up its film credits with such projects as Zero Dark Thirty and 20th Century Women, Annapurna Pictures has set its sights on the gaming industry.
The company run by Megan Ellison is launching an interactive division focused on producing and publishing video games.
It's been expected for some time after a string of gaming hires from Sony — including designer Nathan Gary and three other top games executives — sparked speculation about Ellison's next move.
Annapurna Interactive will create what it calls "personal, emotional and original games that push the boundaries of...
The company run by Megan Ellison is launching an interactive division focused on producing and publishing video games.
It's been expected for some time after a string of gaming hires from Sony — including designer Nathan Gary and three other top games executives — sparked speculation about Ellison's next move.
Annapurna Interactive will create what it calls "personal, emotional and original games that push the boundaries of...
- 12/1/2016
- by Natalie Jarvey
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
On Nov. 7, 20th Century Fox marketing president Marc Weinstock became the latest in a string of executives to make the move to Megan Ellison's Annapurna Pictures, joining onetime HBO president Sue Naegle and former Weinstein Co. distribution chief Erik Lomis.
The high-profile hires — particularly Weinstock and Lomis — have led to speculation that Ellison, 30, will move into full distribution. But according to a source, Ellison is thinking much bigger.
Four top Sony games execs, including designer Nathan Gary, also have quietly defected to Annapurna in recent months — a seemingly unlikely fit given Ellison's focus on adult-skewing indie dramas that risk-averse...
The high-profile hires — particularly Weinstock and Lomis — have led to speculation that Ellison, 30, will move into full distribution. But according to a source, Ellison is thinking much bigger.
Four top Sony games execs, including designer Nathan Gary, also have quietly defected to Annapurna in recent months — a seemingly unlikely fit given Ellison's focus on adult-skewing indie dramas that risk-averse...
- 11/16/2016
- by Tatiana Siegel
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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