Vertigo Entertainment is an American film and television production company based in
Los Angeles
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, founded in 2001 by
Roy Lee and Doug Davison.
History
In 2001, after leaving BenderSpink,
Roy Lee started Vertigo Entertainment with partner Doug Davison.
Originally, Vertigo Entertainment signed a first-look deal with
Dimension Films
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to produce its feature films for three years.
In 2004, it signed a deal with
Universal Pictures
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to produce many films per year. The deal was later terminated in 2008 during
the 2007-08 Writers Guild of America strike. In 2007, the studio signed a deal with
Lionsgate Television to produce shows for television.
In 2010, Vertigo has a
first-look deal with
Warner Bros. to produce films.
In March 2013, Vertigo signed a two-year first-look deal with the
Touchstone Television to develop the projects for cable.
In December 2015, Vertigo expanded their partnership with Warner Bros. to include a two-year exclusive deal for drama and comedy series.
In November 2017, Vertigo signed a multi-year first-look deal with
Sony Pictures Television, including drama, comedy and unscripted programs for network, cable and streaming.
In 2020, Vertigo signed a deal with
Lionsgate to produce films.
Filmography
Theatrical films
2000s
2010s
2020s
Upcoming
Television
References
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2001 establishments in California
American companies established in 2001
Mass media companies established in 2001
Film production companies of the United States
Companies based in Los Angeles