Offspring Entertainment

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Offspring Entertainment
TypeFilm Production Company
Industry Motion pictures
Founded2004
Founder Adam Shankman
Jennifer Gibgot
Headquarters,
Products Films

Offspring Entertainment is a production company owned by producers Adam Shankman and Jennifer Gibgot. The company was established by the siblings in 2004 after their work together on the film The Wedding Planner , which Gibgot produced and Shankman directed.

Offspring Entertainment, in addition to several feature films on the development slate, has a deal with Warner Bros Television and Warner Horizon, and are currently developing television series and events for both network and cable. [1] [2] In the past they have had first look development deals with New Line Cinema and Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures. Prior to opening Offspring Entertainment, Shankman was Hollywood's go-to choreographer and Gibgot worked with Tapestry Films. Gibgot got her start as a producer at Tapestry Films where she produced romantic comedy favorites The Wedding Planner and She's All That . Shankman got his start as a dancer and choreographer, teaching movie stars and television stars how to dance before branching into directing and producing. [3] [4]

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References

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