Legion M

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Legion M
Company type Private
Industry
  • Entertainment
Founded2016;9 years ago (2016)
Founder
Products Motion pictures, television, video games
Website legionm.com

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

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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:

TitleRelease dateRole(s)Notes
Colossal 2016Release PartnerSci-fi meets personal drama
Bad Samaritan 2018Release PartnerPsychological thriller
Mandy 2018Equity Investor (Film & Soundtrack), Merch & LicensingStarring Nicolas Cage
The Field Guide to Evil 2018Equity InvestorHorror anthology
Tolkien 2019Release PartnerBiopic on J.R.R. Tolkien
Memory: The Origins of Alien 2019Distributor (w/ Screen Media), Merch & LicensingExploration of Alien’s legacy
Jay and Silent Bob Reboot 2019Equity Investor, Merch & LicensingSequel to Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
Save Yourselves! 2020Release Partner, Merch & LicensingSci-fi comedy about tech detox
Archenemy 2020Executive Producer, Equity Investor (Film & Soundtrack), Merch & LicensingIndie superhero noir
I'm Your Man 2021–Romantic sci-fi
Nandor Fodor and the Talking Mongoose 2023Executive Producer, Equity Investor, Marketing PartnerBased on a true story from the 1930s
This Is Not Financial Advice2023Executive Producer, Equity Investor, Marketing PartnerAbout finance influencers
William Shatner: You Can Call Me Bill 2023Producer, FinancierShatner’s life and philosophy
My Dead Friend Zoe [2] 2024Producer, FinancierVeteran drama with comedy twist
Fackham Hall [13] 2025Distributor, Financier, Marketing Partner (w/ Bleecker Street)Parody of period dramas

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. 1 2 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 (3 August 2016). "Legion M, a fan-owned entertainment company, gives viewers a say for $7 a share". Los Angeles Times . 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. 19 April 2016. 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 (Press release). 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.
  13. ↑ Goodfellow, Melanie (September 7, 2023). "Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Thomasin McKenzie & Katherine Waterston To Lead Jimmy Carr-Penned Spoof 'Fackham Hall'; Veterans Launches Sales With Bleecker Street Aboard For U.S. – Toronto". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
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