Legion M

Legion M
Company typePrivate
Industry
  • Entertainment
Founded2016 (2016)
Founder
ProductsMotion pictures, television, video games
Websitelegionm.com

Legion M (founded 2016) is an independent production company which makes films.[1][2]

History

Legion M was founded by Paul Scanlan and Jeff Annison in March 2016.[3] It is the world's first entertainment studio which "allows fans to invest in and be part of the creation of new movies, television shows, virtual reality and other pieces of entertainment content"[4] after the SEC passed Title IV of the JOBS Act allowing non-accredited investors to make investments in small businesses.[5]

Legion M is currently partnered with Seth Green, co-creator of TV series Robot Chicken, Gaston Dominguez of Meltdown Entertainment, and gaming studio Animal Repair Show.[6][7] Legion M partnered with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for distribution and marketing purposes.[8] On August 14, 2016, Legion M closed its initial funding round with $1,000,000 from over 3,000 investors.[9] It worked with the SEC to launch their 2nd funding round as a Reg A+ in March 2017. due to higher funding thresholds and attracting more investors.[10]

On December 12, 2018, Legion M and Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment ("CSS Entertainment") announced the formation of an agreement to produce television shows for their audience.[11]

Filmography

Legion M has produced, co-produced, funded, or distributed a number of films,[12] including:

Title Release Date Role(s) Notes
Colossal 2016 Release Partner Sci-fi meets personal drama
Bad Samaritan 2018 Release Partner Psychological thriller
Mandy 2018 Equity Investor (Film & Soundtrack), Merch & Licensing Starring Nicolas Cage
The Field Guide to Evil 2018 Equity Investor Horror anthology
Tolkien 2019 Release Partner Biopic on J.R.R. Tolkien
Memory: The Origins of Alien 2019 Distributor (w/ Screen Media), Merch & Licensing Exploration of Alien’s legacy
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot 2019 Equity Investor, Merch & Licensing Sequel to Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Save Yourselves! 2020 Release Partner, Merch & Licensing Sci-fi comedy about tech detox
Archenemy 2020 Executive Producer, Equity Investor (Film & Soundtrack), Merch & Licensing Indie superhero noir
I'm Your Man 2021 – Romantic sci-fi
Nandor Fodor & The Talking Mongoose 2023 Executive Producer, Equity Investor, Marketing Partner Based on a true story from the 1930s
This Is Not Financial Advice 2023 Executive Producer, Equity Investor, Marketing Partner About finance influencers
William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill 2023 Producer, Financier Shatner’s life and philosophy
My Dead Friend Zoe [2] 2024 Producer, Financier Veteran drama with comedy twist

References

  1. ^ Hayes, Dade (2024-09-05). "Legion M, Fan-Driven Backer Of Films Like SXSW Prize Winner 'My Dead Friend Zoe', Raises $5M From 15,000 Investors". Deadline. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
  2. ^ a b Lee, Abigail (2025-02-27). "Paul Scanlan, Legion M CEO and Co-Founder, on the Success of 'My Dead Friend Zoe'". Variety. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
  3. ^ Spangler, Todd (2016-03-09). "Startup Legion M Launches Crowdfunded Studio That Lets Fans Buy Piece of Company". Variety. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  4. ^ Hersko, Tyler. "Legion M, a fan-owned entertainment company, gives viewers a say for $7 a share". latimes.com. Retrieved 2018-05-22.
  5. ^ "Introducing "The World's First Fan-Owned Entertainment Company"". Co.Create. 2016-03-09. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  6. ^ "Fan-owned Legion M takes on the Hollywood studios". TheStreet. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  7. ^ "First Fan-Owned Studio Legion M Launches". Animation Magazine. 2016-03-09. Retrieved 2016-05-01.
  8. ^ Lincoln, Ross (May 26, 2016). "Alamo Drafthouse & Legion M Partner On Genre Entertainment Development Stream". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  9. ^ Hurst, Samantha (August 15, 2016). "Legion M Closes Record-Setting $1M Wefunder Crowdfunding Round & Named Itself Most Popular Reg CF Company". www.crowdfundinsider.com. Crowdfund Insider. Retrieved September 2, 2016.
  10. ^ "Legion M Launches SEC Qualified "mini-IPO" With REG A+ Investment Offering". www.prnewswire.com. Retrieved 2018-07-28.
  11. ^ Hayes, Dade (2018-12-12). "Legion M And Chicken Soup For The Soul Form Film And TV Partnership". Deadline. Retrieved 2018-12-12.
  12. ^ "LEGION M'S SLATE OF PROJECTS". Retrieved 12 October 2024.
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