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Studio 8 (company)

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Studio 8
Company typePrivate
IndustryEntertainment
FoundedJanuary 3, 2014[1]
Founders
  • Jeff Robinov
  • John Graham
  • Mark Miner
Headquarters
Culver City,California
,
U.S.
Key people
  • Jeff Robinov
ServicesFilm production
Number of employees
11-50[2]
DivisionsStudio 8 Television
Websitestudio8.com

Studio 8is an Americanentertainmentcompany founded in 2014, by Jeff Robinov, John Graham, Mark Miner and based inCulver City.It specializes infilmandtelevision production.

Robinov, Gramham and Miner prior to Studio 8 worked in film and production, before leaving to eventually co-found the company. Starting off moderately in 2016 withBilly Lynn's Long Halftime Walk,the following theatrical releases included Brett Sumner'sWest of the West,Albert Hughes'Alpha,andYann Demange'sWhite Boy Rick.

History[edit]

2014: Founding[edit]

Studio 8 was founded on 2012, by film veterans Jeff Robinov, John Graham, Mark Miner. Robinov is a former film executive atWarner Bros,Graham was the production EP ofParamount PicturesandScreen Gemsdirector of development, and Miner was the EVP of story and creative at Paramount and studio analyst atUniversal Pictures.[3]

The company began in 2014 with funding Fosun Group andSony Pictures Entertainment.[4]The company marked its first theatrical release withAng Lee'sBilly Lynn's Long Halftime Walk.The following theatrical releases included Brett Sumner's West of the West,Albert Hughes'Alpha,andYann Demange'sWhite Boy Rick.

In December 2017, Fosun was rumored to sell its stake in Studio 8, but only after the performances ofAlphaandWhite Boy Rick.[5]

2018: Television and future projects[edit]

In January 2018, Studio 8 announced that it would start a television division led by Steve Mosko[6]and Katherine Pope.[7]The first series isHugh Howey'sBeacon 23withZak Pennas writer and producer.[8]

Studio 8 will produceRobert Eggers's medieval fantasyThe Knightand remake ofNosferatustarringAnya Taylor-Joy.[9]In December 2015, Studio 8 acquired Lee'sThrilla in Manilamovie withPeter Morganas writer andDavid Oyelowopossibly playingJoe Frazier.[10]In April 2016, Studio 8 will co-produce Hughes' next movieThe Fury of a Patient Man,along withThe Picture Company.[11]In July 2017, Studio 8 acquired the rights to the Daily Beast article "The Possibly-True Story of the Super-Burglar Trained to Rip Off al Qaeda,"withGeorge Mastrasas screenwriter.[11]In July 2018, Studio 8 acquired the movie rights toRob Liefeld'sProphet,to produce films with Liefeld and Adrian Askarieh as producers.[12]

Filmography[edit]

Released[edit]

Motion pictures from Studio 8, listed by theatrical release date
Year Film Director Release date Gross box office (USD)
2016 West of the West Brent Sumner March 6, 2016 Limited release
Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk Ang Lee November 11, 2016 $30.9 million[13]
2018 Alpha Albert Hughes August 17, 2018 $98.2 million[14]
White Boy Rick Yann Demange September 14, 2018 $25.8 million[15]
2023 Air Ben Affleck April 5, 2023 $90.1 million[16][17]
Hypnotic Robert Rodriguez May 12, 2023 $2.4 million[18]

Upcoming films[edit]

Motion pictures from Studio 8, In development, filming or post-production
Year Film Director Release date Ref
2024 The Instigators Doug Liman August 2, 2024 [19][20]
Nosferatu Robert Eggers December 25, 2024 [9][21]
TBA A Most Dangerous Man [22]
Adulting [23]
Black Gerard McMurray[24] [25][26]
The Brain Hack Joe White [27]
Champion [28]
The Fury of a Patient Man Albert Hughes [11]
The Hidden Girl [29]
Huck [30]
Mind Fall Cedric Jimenez [31]
Osama's 11 [11]
Overheard [32]
Planet Kill Steven Soderbergh [33]
Pontius Pilate [34]
Prophet Sam Hargrave[35] [12]
Sandman Slim Chad Stahelski [36]
Scout[37] Christopher MacBride [38]
The Shoe Wash Westmoreland [39]
Sinbad Miguel Sapochnik [40]
Storm King Rupert Wyatt [41]
Thrilla in Manila Ang Lee [10]
Undying Love David Leitch [42]
UntitledFenn Treasureaction comedy Jake Szymanski [43]
Untitled Francesco Munzi film Francesco Munzi [44]
Way Down Dark [45]

Television[edit]

Television series by Studio 8, listed by initial air date or in development
Year Name Air date Number of seasons Number of episodes Network
2023 Beacon 23[8] November 12 TBA TBA MGM+
TBA Heartthrob[46] TBA TBA TBA TBA

See also[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^"Studio 8".LinkedIn.Retrieved23 March2019.
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  4. ^Cheney, Alexadra (10 July 2015)."Jeff Robinov's Studio 8 Deal at Sony Nears Finish Line (Exclusive)".Variety.Retrieved24 March2019.
  5. ^Frater, Patrick (25 December 2013)."China's Fosun Looking at Sale of Studio 8 Stake (Report)".Variety.Retrieved24 March2019.
  6. ^Lang, Brett (5 January 2018)."Former Sony Pictures Television Chief Steve Mosko Nears Deal to join Studio 8 (Exclusive)".Variety.Retrieved24 March2019.
  7. ^Andreeva, Nellie; Busch, Anita (23 June 2015)."Jeff Robinov's Studio 8 Launches Indie TV Division Run By Katherine Pope".Deadline.Retrieved25 March2019.
  8. ^abAndreeva, Nellie (18 October 2018)."'Beacon 23' TV Series Adaptation From Zak Penn Nears Green Light at Spectrum ".Deadline.Retrieved24 March2019.
  9. ^abKroll, Justin (14 August 2017)."'Split' Star Anya Taylor-Joy Reteams With 'The Witch' Director on 'Nosferatu' Remake (Exclusive) ".Variety.Retrieved24 March2019.
  10. ^abKroll, Justin (8 December 2015)."Ang Lee's Boxing Movie Lands at Studio 8; David Oyelowo Circling Joe Frazier Role".Variety.Retrieved24 March2019.
  11. ^abcdKroll, Justin (19 April 2016)."Studio 8 Acquires Daily Beast Article 'Osama's 11,' George Mastras to Script".Variety.Retrieved24 March2019.
  12. ^abCouch, Aaron (11 July 2018)."Comic Book Movie 'Prophet" in the Works From Deadpool Creator and Studio 8 ".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved24 March2019.
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  14. ^"Alpha (2018)".Box Office Mojo.Retrieved24 March2019.
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  19. ^Miller, Mike (April 29, 2024)."Casey Affleck says Midnight Run inspired him to co-write Boston-set heist flick costarring Matt Damon".Entertainment Weekly.
  20. ^Kroll, Justin (December 8, 2022)."Matt Damon And Casey Affleck Set To Star In Apple Original Films'The InstigatorsWith Doug Liman Directing ".Deadline Hollywood.Retrieved8 December2022.
  21. ^D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 28, 2023)."Focus Features Dates Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' For Christmas 2024".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedNovember 28,2023.
  22. ^D'Alessandro, Anthony (26 October 2016)."Studio 8 Gets Into Business With 'A Most Dangerous Man'".Deadline.Retrieved25 March2019.
  23. ^Hipes, Patrick (October 20, 2020)."Sony Pictures Acquires Studio 8's Family Comedy 'Adulting'".Deadline.RetrievedAugust 5,2023.
  24. ^Grobar, Matt (March 28, 2022)."'The First Purge' Helmer Gerard McMurray To Adapt 'Black' Comic Book For Warner Bros., Studio 8 ".Deadline.RetrievedAugust 5,2023.
  25. ^Busch, Anita (26 October 2016)."Seith Mann To Adapt 'BLACK' Comic In What Studio 8 Hopes To Be First In A Franchise".Deadline.Retrieved25 March2019.
  26. ^N'Duka, Amanda (October 1, 2020)."Warner Bros. Boards Feature Adaptation Of 'Black' Comic From Studio 8".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedMarch 29,2021.
  27. ^Busch, Anita (16 March 2015)."Studio 8 Picks Up Short 'The Brain Hack' For Feature Treatment".Deadline.Retrieved28 March2019.
  28. ^Busch, Anita (23 March 2018)."'Champion,' Action/Thriller Spec, Acquired By Studio 8 ".Deadline.Retrieved25 March2019.
  29. ^Busch, Anita (9 April 2018)."Ellen Shanman To Adapt Female-Driven, Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Hidden Girl' For Studio 8".Deadline.Retrieved25 March2019.
  30. ^Kroll, Justin (17 July 2018)."Millarworld Film Adaptations in Development at Netflix With Ted Melfo, Neal Moritz".Variety.Retrieved28 March2019.
  31. ^McNary, Dave (May 27, 2020)."Solstice Studios, Studio 8 Developing Thriller 'Mind Fall' With Cedric Jimenez, Graham Moore".Variety.RetrievedDecember 29,2020.
  32. ^Rahman, Abid (27 November 2014)."Jeff Robinov's Studio 8 to Remake Hong Kong Surveillance Thriller 'Overheard'".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved28 March2019.
  33. ^Busch, Anita (1 February 2018)."Studio 8 Acquires 'Planet Kill' For Steven Soderbergh To Produce, May Direct".Deadline.Retrieved25 March2019.
  34. ^Fleming, Mike Jr. (16 December 2014)."'Pontius Pilate' — Sans Brad Pitt — Headed For Jeff Robinov's Studio 8? ".Deadline.Retrieved5 April2019.
  35. ^Villei, Matt (October 8, 2021)."'Prophet' Comic Movie Adaptation in the Works From Jake Gyllenhaal and 'Extraction' Director Sam Hargrave ".Collider.RetrievedJune 17,2024.
  36. ^N'Duka, Amanda (12 February 2018)."'John Wick' Helmer Chad Stahelski To Direct 'Sandman Slim' For Studio 8 ".Deadline.Retrieved25 March2019.
  37. ^ScoutatIMDbEdit this at Wikidata
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  39. ^Fleming, Mike Jr. (12 February 2016)."Jeff Robinov's Studio 8 Buys Pitch From 'Still Alice' Duo Richard Glatzer & Wash Westmoreland".Deadline.Retrieved25 March2019.
  40. ^Kit, Borys (10 October 2016)."'Sinbad' Movie Setting Sail With 'Game of Thrones' Director, 'Lone Star' Writer (Exclusive) ".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved6 April2019.
  41. ^Douglas, Edward (12 March 2019)."INTERVIEW: CAPTIVE STATE Director Rupert Wyatt on His Sci-Fi Thriller".Comics Beat.Retrieved11 April2019.
  42. ^Fleming, Mike Jr. (30 January 2019)."David Leitch to Helm 'Undying Love;' Graphic Novel Moves to Studio 8".Deadline.Retrieved24 March2019.
  43. ^D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 9, 2020)."Jake Szymanski To Direct Forrest Fenn Inspired Treasure Hunt Action Comedy For Studio 8".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedAugust 5,2023.
  44. ^Ford, Rebecca (9 March 2016)."Francesco Munzi to Direct Crime Thriller for Studio 8 (Exclusive)".The Hollywood Reporter.Retrieved28 March2019.
  45. ^Busch, Anita (16 July 2015)."Studio 8 Options Sci-Fi Novel 'Way Down Dark'".Deadline.Retrieved25 March2019.
  46. ^Hipes, Patrick (22 August 2017)."Riley Keough & Gina Gammell Launch Production Company Felix Culpa With Trio Of Book Deals".Deadline.Retrieved25 March2019.

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