MWM (entertainment company)
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| Company type | Private |
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| Industry | Entertainment |
| Predecessor | OddLot Entertainment |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Founders | Gigi Pritzker,Clint Kisker[1] |
| Headquarters | , |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Divisions | MWM Studios; MWM Live; MWM Interactive; MWM Universe |
| Website | www |
MWM(formerly known asMadison Wells Media) is an American diversified entertainment company. Founded byGigi Pritzkerand Clint Kisker in 2015, MWM produces film, television, live theater, podcasts, and interactive experiences.[2][1]
History
[edit]Pritzker sought to "take advantage of a landscape that was rapidly changing and valuing 'content' in new ways," to "focus on storytellers in a way content never has before."[3]MWM intended to create films, theater productions, and VR experiences under one umbrella to "expand and grow the IP that was born in any one of those units" through cross-pollination.[3]Named after Madison and Wells Streets in Chicago, where Pritzker's great-grandfather sold newspapers when he was 12, MWM launched in November 2015.[4]
At the time of its founding, MWM operated under the banners of OddLot Entertainment (film and television), Reality One (interactive), and Relevant Live (theater). In 2017, to streamline its operations and increase flexibility across its multiple platforms, the divisions were brought together, and Reality One and Relevant Live were rebranded respectively as MWM Interactive and MWM Live. In November 2017, Oddlot was renamed MWM Studios.[5]MWM Universe, an IP-focused division of MWM that acquires and develops properties across media including film, TV, gaming, comics and books, was established in 2018 when they partnered with Chicago-based artist Hebru Brantley and his Angry Hero Productions to create fully immersive storyworlds.[6]
MWM Studios
[edit]MWM Studios, a division of MWM, teams with storytellers to produce feature films and television programming and develops, finances and arranges global distribution for its original content. The studio, led by Rachel Shane, CCO, and COO Adrian Alperovich,[1]has produced films such as theGolden GlobeandAcademy Award-nominatedHell or High Waterand the Emmy Award-winning television seriesGenius.[7]Its adaptation ofJonathan Lethem'sMotherless Brooklyn(written by, directed, and starringEdward Norton) was released in November, 2019.[8]
Filmography
[edit]Motherless Brooklyn
21 Bridges
My Spy
Hell or High Water
Drive
Genius: Picasso
Landline
Genius: Einstein
Ender's Game
Rosewater
Rabbit Hole
The Way, Way Back
Genius: Aretha
The Eyes of Tammy Faye
The Thing About Jellyfish
MWM Universe
[edit]Established in 2018, the IP-focused division of the company, MWM Universe, acquires IP and builds out franchisable story worlds, acts as a strategic partner to MWM investment companies including Wonderstorm.[9]
Projects
[edit]Voyage To The Stars
The Dragon Prince
Nevermore Park
MWM Interactive
[edit]The interactive division, previously known as MWM Immersive, creates and publishes video games and produces virtual reality experiences.[10]
VR Projects
[edit]War Remains
Chained: A Victorian Nightmare
Groundhog Day: Like Father Like Son
SoKrispy Daydreams
Game Titles
[edit]Creature in the Well
Mundaun
MWM Live
[edit]MWM Live is the live global entertainment division of MWM. It is led by executive producerJamie Forshaw,formerly the VP of Production forAndrew Lloyd Weber'sReally Useful Group.[11]MWM Live has developed and produced projects such as the Broadway musical,Hadestown,andMillion Dollar Quartet,which inspired theCMTseriesSun Records.[12]
Plays and musicals
[edit]Hadestown
The Inheritance
Million Dollar Quartet
Company(2021 revival)
Red Roses, Green Gold
Snapshots
Selected awards and nominations
[edit]Academy Awards
[edit]| Title and year | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hell or High Water 2017 |
Best Picture | Carla HackenandJulie Yorn | Nominated | [13] |
| Best Supporting Actor | Jeff Bridges | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Screenplay | Taylor Sheridan | Nominated | ||
| Best Film Editing | Jake Roberts | Nominated | ||
| Drive 2012 |
Best Sound Editing | Lon BenderandVictor Ray Ennis | Nominated | [14] |
| Rabbit Hole 2010 |
Best Actress | Nicole Kidman | Nominated |
British Academy Film Awards
[edit]| Title and year | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hell or High Water 2017 |
Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Jeff Bridges | Nominated | [15] |
| Best Original Screenplay | Taylor Sheridan | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Giles Nuttgens | Nominated | ||
| Drive 2012 |
Best Film | Drive | Nominated | [16] |
| Best Director | Nicolas Winding Refn | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Carey Mulligan | Nominated | ||
| Best Editing | Matthew Newman | Nominated |
Emmy Awards
[edit]| Title and year | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genius 2018 |
Outstanding Limited Series | Genius: Picasso | Nominated | [17] |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie |
Antonio Banderas | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Cinematography for a Limited Series or Movie |
Mathias Herndl (for "Chapter One" ) |
Won | ||
| Genius 2017 |
Outstanding Limited Series | Genius: Picasso | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie |
Geoffrey Rush | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series, Movie, or Dramatic Special |
Ron Howard | Nominated |
Golden Globe Awards
[edit]| Title and year | Category | Recipient(s) and nominee(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motherless Brooklyn 2019 |
Best Soundtrack for a Motion Picture | n/a | Nominated | |
| Genius: Picasso 2018 |
Best Performance by an Actor in a Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television |
Antonio Banderas | Nominated | |
| Genius: Picasso 2017 |
Best Actor Miniseries or Television Film | Geoffrey Rush | Nominated | |
| Hell or High Water 2016 |
Best Screenplay | Taylor Sheridan | Nominated | |
| Drive 2012 |
Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture | Albert Brooks | Nominated | |
| Best Director | Nicolas Winding Refn | Nominated | ||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Hossein Amini | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Newton Thomas Sigel | Nominated | ||
| Best Original Score | Cliff Martinez | Nominated |
References
[edit]- ^abcBusch, Anita (November 28, 2017)."Gigi Pritzker & Clint Kisker Rename Company MWM, Pulling All Brands Under One Umbrella In New Company Strategy".Deadline.RetrievedOctober 30,2019.
- ^"Madison Wells Media: Most Innovative Company".Fast Company.RetrievedOctober 31,2019.
- ^abCaprino, Kathy."Cofounder Of One Of The Most Innovative Hollywood Firms Shares Her Vision".Forbes.RetrievedNovember 19,2019.
- ^"Gigi Pritzker Finds New Paths".WSJ.RetrievedNovember 19,2019.
- ^"'Genius' Producer Gigi Pritzker on New Company and Tougher Road for Women in Hollywood ".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedNovember 19,2019.
- ^Busch, Anita (February 1, 2018)."MWM Pacts With Artist Hebru Brantley And His 'FlyBoy' IP For Upstart Universe Division, Hires Former Hulu Exec".Deadline.RetrievedDecember 12,2019.
- ^Hipes, Patrick (February 27, 2018)."'Code Of Silence': Tina Mabry To Adapt Chicago PD Whistleblower Tale For MWM Studios ".Deadline.RetrievedNovember 5,2019.
- ^McNary, Dave (February 5, 2018)."Bruce Willis, Alec Baldwin Board Edward Norton's 'Motherless Brooklyn'".Variety.RetrievedNovember 20,2019.
- ^"Lucasfilm's Diana Williams Joins Gigi Pritzker and Clint Kisker's MWM".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedNovember 20,2019.
- ^"MWM, developer behind VR installment Groundhog Day 2, rebrands as game publisher".finance.yahoo.com.RetrievedNovember 4,2019.
- ^Lang, Brent (June 20, 2019)."Jamie Forshaw Tapped as Executive Producer of MWM Live (EXCLUSIVE)".Variety.RetrievedNovember 20,2019.
- ^Mehr, Bob."'Million Dollar Quartet' renamed 'Sun Records'".The Commercial Appeal.RetrievedNovember 20,2019.
- ^Nordyke, Kimberly (January 24, 2017)."Oscars: 'La La Land' Ties Record With 14 Nominations".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedJanuary 24,2017.
- ^"Oscar Nominations: Complete List".Variety.January 24, 2017.RetrievedJanuary 24,2017.
- ^Ritman, Alex (January 9, 2017)."BAFTA Awards: 'La La Land' Leads Nominations".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedJanuary 10,2017.
- ^British Academy Film Awards
- "Baftas 2012 shortlist: the full list of nominations".The Guardian.January 7, 2012.Archivedfrom the original on November 18, 2016.RetrievedApril 17,2017.
- "The ArtistDominates at BAFTA Awards ".Reuters.February 12, 2012. Archived fromthe originalon September 24, 2015.RetrievedApril 17,2017.
- ^"Genius – Awards & Nominations".Emmys.com.Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.RetrievedJuly 16,2018.
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