Vuguru
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Vuguru is an American independent multi-platform studio
Corporate overview
Vuguru properties are distributed internationally in over forty countries.
In November 2010, Vuguru signed an agreement with
Multi-platform content
Early Vuguru multi-platform series included
Prom Queen
The studio's first project,
The All-for-Nots
The Vuguru web series
Back on Topps
Vuguru produced two seasons of the sports comedy web series Back on Topps. The show was nominated for a
The Booth at the End
Executives
The Chairman and founder of Vuguru is Michael Eisner.[14] In 2009 Vuguru hired Larry Tanz as the company's first President,[32] after having previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of LivePlanet.[14] They also hired David Shall as their head of business operations, now COO, who was formerly a business affairs executive at Fox.[32] In 2010 the company hired Kristin Jones as its Chief Creative Officer, a former senior vice-president of production, international development, and acquisitions with Miramax. Jones left Vuguru in August, 2013.[33] Tanz was promoted to CEO in February 2012. Eisner stated of Tanz that, "Under his leadership, the company has expanded its production slate, created valuable partnerships and increased profitability."[15]
References
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- The Wrap. 2010-11-10. Retrieved 2011-11-01.
- ^ Andrew Wallenstein (September 23, 2010). "Eisner's Vuguru Inks Output Deal". Adweek Magazine. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- ^ "Ex-Disney chief Eisner making movies with Universal". New York Daily News. November 13, 2012. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ Andrew Wallenstein (March 12, 2012). "Yahoo, Vuguru pact for scripted series". Variety. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ Steve Clarke (October 8, 2012). "FremantleMedia chief eyes 'high stakes game'". Variety. Retrieved December 21, 2012.
- ^ Dade Hayes (2007-03-12). "Eisner unveils Web studio". Variety.
- ^ Lauria, Peter (2008-01-25). "Digital dreamers". New York Post. Retrieved 2008-01-25.
- ^ a b c "Digital Media Studio Vuguru Names President". Broadband & Content Mediacaster. December 15, 2009. Archived from the original on October 19, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ a b Joshua L. Weinstein (February 21, 2012). "Vuguru President Larry Tanz Promoted to CEO". Reuters. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- The Wrap. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- ^ Dawn C. Chmielewski (November 13, 2012). "Michael Eisner's Tornante Co. in deal with Universal Pictures". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- ^ "AOL AND VUGURU ANNOUNCE ORIGINAL WEB SERIES: FETCHING". April 24, 2012. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- New York Times. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- ^ Li, Kenneth (2007-03-12). "Eisner launches Internet video studio Vuguru". Yahoo News. Retrieved 2007-03-20. [dead link]
- ^ L.A. Lorek (March 12, 2008). "Eisner now producing content for Internet NEW TUBE". San Antonio Express-News. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- ^ DANIELLE TURCHIANO (October 17, 2012). "The CW acquires Vuguru's 'Prom Queen', available online now". Los Angeles Examiner.
- ^ Adrian McCoy (March 9, 2008). "Hey, hey, it's the All-For-Nots, a made-for-the-Web rock band". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- ^ a b "2009 Nominees and Winners". Streamy Awards. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- Sports Emmy Awards. April 2, 2009. Archived from the originalon April 5, 2009. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- ^ "2010 Nominees and Winners". Streamy Awards. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- ^ Kenneth Li (March 13, 2007). "Eisner launches Internet video studio Vuguru". Reuters. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ Liz Gannes (September 29, 2008). "FoxSports.com to Premiere New Vuguru Comedic Sports Show". Archived from the original on January 24, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- CityTV. August 20, 2010. Archived from the originalon October 1, 2012. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- The Guardian. Retrieved November 24, 2012.
- ^ Verne Gay (August 3, 2012). "'Booth at the End' review: New series". Newsday. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ a b Cynthia Littleton (April 6, 2010). "Vuguru beefs up exec roster". Variety. Retrieved November 23, 2012.
- ^ Patel, Sahil. "Kristin Jones Out at Vuguru". VideoInk. Retrieved 17 October 2013.