Company type | Subsidiary |
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Founded | 2003 |
Founder | Steve Michaels |
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Parent | Legendary Entertainment (2013–2018) Endeavor (2023–present) |
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Website | www |
Asylum Entertainment Group LLC is an American production company specialized in television and film production founded in 2003 by Steve Michaels.[1] The company was purchased by Legendary Entertainment for $100 million in 2013.[2] Steve Michaels purchased it from Legendary in 2018 and launched The Content Group within the company.[3] In 2023, Endeavor purchased a majority stake in the company.[4]
History
In 2019, Steve Michaels restored the Asylum Entertainment branding following his purchase of the company back from Legendary Entertainment through a restructuration that turned The Content Group into a division with Jodi Flynn joining as president,[5] launched its drama division Clovis Entertainment headed by former Sony Pictures Television executive Derek Stoops[6] as well as its audio division Audity[7] and hired former ITV and Fox executive Ronan Hand as part of its international expansion.[8]
In 2020, Asylum Entertainment Group acquired Collins Avenue Entertainment from Kew Media through its The Content Group division[9] and launched 72 Steps Media as a joint venture with longtime Bunim/Murray Productions executive Ben Salter.[10]
In 2022, Texas Crew Productions was acquired by Asylum Entertainment Group.[11]
In 2023, AEG bought a stake in the UK producer Moon&Back Films[12] and secured first-look production deals with The New York Post[13] and Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello's company Comandante Productions.[14]
In 2024, the company acquired stakes in Soho Studios Entertainment,[15] Dare Entertainment,[16] Ladywell Films[17] and Done and Dusted.[18] In addition, Tyler Perry Studios has entered a production partnership with AEG.[19]
Filmography
TV series
Year | Series | Distributor |
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2024 | Zillow Gone Wild | HGTV |
2018–2021 | Eli Roth's History of Horror[20] | AMC |
2018 | In Ice Cold Blood | Oxygen |
2018 | To Rome for Love | Bravo |
2017 | Origins: The Journey of Humankind | NatGeo |
2015 | The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe[21] | Lifetime |
2013–2014 | Hollywood Scandals | ReelzChannel |
2013 | Urban Tarzan | Spike |
2012 | RV Kings | Travel Channel |
2012 | Travel Unraveled | Travel Channel |
2012–2014 | 10 Things You Didn't Know About | History Channel |
2011 | Two of a Kind | Self-distributed |
2011 | The Kennedys[22] | Warner Bros. Television Distribution |
2008–2011 | The Locator[23] | We TV |
2006–2008 | American Gangster | BET |
2001–2006 | Beyond the Glory | Fox Sports |
Films
Year | Film | Director |
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2017 | Cocaine Godmother | Guillermo Navarro |
2017 | I Am Elizabeth Smart | Sarah Walker |
2017 | Britney Ever After | Leslie Libman |
2015 | Manson's Lost Girls[24] | Susanna Lo |
2013 | Ring of Fire | Allison Anders |
Shorts
Year | Film | Director |
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2018 | Far Cry 5: Inside Eden’s Gate[25] | Barry Battles |
References
- ^ White, Peter (2019-08-20). "Steve Michaels' Asylum Entertainment Group Plots Global Growth With Hire Of Former ITV Exec Ronan Hand". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ Graser, Marc (2013-12-09). "Legendary Entertainment Acquires Asylum Entertainment". Variety. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2018-06-05). "Steve Michaels Buys Back Asylum Entertainment From Legendary, Launches The Content Group". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ White, Peter (2023-03-07). "Endeavor Acquires Majority Stake In Asylum Entertainment Group As Founder Steve Michaels Plans Major Non-Scripted M&A Drive". Deadline. Archived from the original on March 7, 2023. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2019-01-24). "Steve Michaels Restores Asylum Entertainment Brand In Restructuring, Hires Jodi Flynn As Content Group Prez". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ White, Peter (2019-05-30). "Steve Michaels' Asylum Entertainment Group Launches Drama Label Clovis Entertainment With Former Sony Exec Derek Stoops". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ White, Peter (2019-09-24). "Steve Michaels' Asylum Entertainment Group Launches Audio Company Audity". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ White, Peter (2019-08-20). "Steve Michaels' Asylum Entertainment Group Plots Global Growth With Hire Of Former ITV Exec Ronan Hand". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2020-01-23). "Asylum's The Content Group Acquires 'Dance Moms' Producer Collins Avenue Entertainment from Kew Media". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ White, Peter (2020-05-18). "Steve Michaels' Asylum Entertainment Group Partners With Longtime Bunim/Murray Exec Ben Salter To Launch Production Company 72 Steps Media". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ White, Peter (2022-09-06). "Asylum Entertainment Acquires 'Ripley's Believe It or Not!' Producer Texas Crew Productions". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ White, Peter (2023-09-07). "Asylum Entertainment Group Buys Stake In UK Producer Moon&Back Media". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ White, Peter (2023-02-23). "New York Post Plots TV Path With Asylum Entertainment Group In First-Look Deal". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Franklin, McKinley (2023-05-15). "Rage Against the Machine's Tom Morello Rocks New First-Look Deal With Asylum Entertainment Group (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ White, Peter (2024-02-08). "Endeavor-Backed Asylum Entertainment Group Invests In British Producer Soho Studios Entertainment". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Carson, Lexi (2024-04-08). "Asylum Entertainment Group Strikes Deal To Invest In DARE Pictures (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Dunn, Jack (2024-05-29). "Asylum Entertainment Group Invests in Ladywell Films (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ White, Peter (2024-07-31). "Oscar & Emmys Producer Done+Dusted Scores Investment From Endeavor-Backed Asylum Entertainment Group". Deadline. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (2024-05-01). "Tyler Perry Studios Partners With Asylum Entertainment Group To Develop Unscripted Programming". Variety. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2019-01-24). "Steve Michaels Restores Asylum Entertainment Brand In Restructuring, Hires Jodi Flynn As Content Group Prez". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ Lowry, Brian (2015-05-28). "TV Review: 'The Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe'". Variety. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ Gardner, Eriq (2013-12-09). "Legendary Entertainment Acquires 'Kennedys' Producer Asylum". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ Rose, Lacey (2013-09-17). "Asylum Entertainment Taps Stephanie Lydecker as Senior VP Development". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie (2015-07-01). "Lifetime Greenlights Charles Manson Girls Movie; MacKenzie Mauzy Leads Cast". Deadline. Retrieved 2021-06-13.
- ^ Far Cry 5: Inside Eden's Gate (Short 2018) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-05-03