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
Following a competitive auction, Annapurna Pictures has landed the rights to Rachel Yoder’s upcoming debut novel “Nightbitch” and will adapt the book as a feature film starring Amy Adams, the company announced on Thursday.
Yoder is set to write the script and will exec produce the project alongside Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle, and Sammy Scher for Annapurna with Adams and Stacy O’Neil producing through Bond Group Entertainment.
“Nightbitch” marks the fifth collaboration between Annapurna Pictures and Adams, who previously partnered on the multiple Oscar nominated films “The Master” and “American Hustle” as well as Oscar winning titles, “Her” and “Vice,” with Adams garnering nominations for her performances in “The Master,” American Hustle,” and “Vice.”
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Exposing the absurd and feral truths of motherhood, “Nightbitch” is a darkly comedic telling of an unnamed woman and former artist, thrust into stay-at-home...
Yoder is set to write the script and will exec produce the project alongside Megan Ellison, Sue Naegle, and Sammy Scher for Annapurna with Adams and Stacy O’Neil producing through Bond Group Entertainment.
“Nightbitch” marks the fifth collaboration between Annapurna Pictures and Adams, who previously partnered on the multiple Oscar nominated films “The Master” and “American Hustle” as well as Oscar winning titles, “Her” and “Vice,” with Adams garnering nominations for her performances in “The Master,” American Hustle,” and “Vice.”
Also Read: Annapurna Interactive Enlists Nathan Vella to Join Executive Team
Exposing the absurd and feral truths of motherhood, “Nightbitch” is a darkly comedic telling of an unnamed woman and former artist, thrust into stay-at-home...
- 7/30/2020
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Ten years ago, the world of gaming and the value of cellphones changed forever. Those directly involved knew July 10, 2008, was significant but even they couldn’t predict the sort of paradigm shift that day would usher into the world.
“It has redefined the games industry and game development ecosystem by setting the rules in terms of business model and distribution and have converted the smartphones as the most-played gaming platform in the world, outnumbering consoles or portable gaming devices by a factor of 100,” said Xavier Carrillo, CEO of developer Digital Legends. “The App Store is also responsible for moving all gaming industry distribution from a physical ‘box’ model to digital downloads.”
The launch of the App Store ten years ago didn’t just open the door to application and game development for the iPhone, it sparked a programming revolution.
“I don’t think it’s possible to really encapsulate the...
“It has redefined the games industry and game development ecosystem by setting the rules in terms of business model and distribution and have converted the smartphones as the most-played gaming platform in the world, outnumbering consoles or portable gaming devices by a factor of 100,” said Xavier Carrillo, CEO of developer Digital Legends. “The App Store is also responsible for moving all gaming industry distribution from a physical ‘box’ model to digital downloads.”
The launch of the App Store ten years ago didn’t just open the door to application and game development for the iPhone, it sparked a programming revolution.
“I don’t think it’s possible to really encapsulate the...
- 7/10/2018
- by Brian Crecente
- Variety Film + TV
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