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Epic is a production and publishing company founded in 2013 by journalists Joshuah Bearman and Joshua Davis as new venue for telling extraordinary true stories. Epic has achieved a number of entertainment deals in film and television. [1] [2] [3]

Epic magazine was established by Josh Davis and Joshuah Bearman in 2013. [4] On April 15, 2019, The Hollywood Reporter announced that the magazine was acquired by Vox Media. [4]

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References

  1. Hollister, Sean (12 August 2013). "With Epic Magazine, two journalists pave the way from the web to Hollywood". The Verge. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  2. "CAA Signs 'Little America' Producer Epic Magazine (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  3. Amanda N'Duka (21 August 2018). "Fox Picks Up K-Pop Film Pitch From Scooter Braun & Epic Magazine; Elyse Hollander Scripting" . Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  4. 1 2 Natalie Jarvey (15 April 2019). "Vox Media Acquires Epic Magazine (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 April 2019.