Evolution Entertainment
| Industry | Entertainment |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Mark Burg Oren Koules Gregg Hoffman |
Key people | Oren Koules (President 1999–2011) Michael Menchel (President 2011–present) |
| Products | Motion pictures, television programs, entertainment management |
| Subsidiaries | Twisted Pictures |
Evolution Entertainment is an American independent entertainment management and film production company. The company was founded in 1998 by Mark Burg and Oren Koules[1] and is best known for executive producing the Saw film series.
History
Lionsgate and the formation of Twisted Pictures.[1] Hoffman unexpectedly died on December 4, 2005.[3]
In August 2005, the lead actor in Saw,
settled out of court and in 2010, Elwes reprised his role in Saw 3D
.
In June 2011, after twelve years, Koules departed from the company; Burg purchased his 50% of the company.[5] Burg chose CAA agent-turned-producer Michael Menchel as the new president.
The company's clients include Charlie Sheen and at one time Shawnee Smith and Danny Glover.[5][6][7]
Filmography
- Spoils of War (1994) (TV)
- Lockdown (2000)
- Good Advice (2001)
- John Q. (2002)
- Saw(2004)
- Saw II (2005)
- Saw III (2006)
- Catacombs (2007)
- Dead Silence (2007)
- Death Sentence (2007)
- Dallas Buyers Club (2013)
- The Con Is On (2018)
References
- ^ NHL.com. Archived(PDF) from the original on June 5, 2012. Retrieved September 28, 2011.
- .DOCfile) on September 29, 2011. Retrieved August 22, 2011.
- ^ Newman, Kim (December 15, 2005). "Obituary: Gregg Hoffman". The Guardian. Guardian Media Group. Archived from the original on November 10, 2011. Retrieved August 25, 2011.
- ^ Mitchell, Peter (20 August 2005). "Not everyone happy with their cut from Saw". The Age. AAP. Archived from the original on 7 November 2012. Retrieved 26 September 2011.
- ^ Mail.com Media. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
- ISBN 0-9707095-7-9.
- CraveOnline. Archivedfrom the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved August 19, 2011.
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