Legion M
Media company
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Legion M (founded 2016) is an independent production company which makes films.[1][2]
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Company type | Private |
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| Founded | 2016 |
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| Products | Motion pictures, television, video games |
| Website | legionm |
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[when?] 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 and 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 |
| Fackham Hall[13] | 2025 | Distributor, Financier, Marketing Partner (w/ Bleecker Street) | Parody of period dramas |