The Apatow Company,
doing business as
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Apatow Productions, is an American
film
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and
television
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production company
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founded by
Judd Apatow in 1999.
The company's first television production was the comedy series ''
Freaks and Geeks'' (1999–2000) and its first film production was the comedy film ''
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy'' (2004). Frequent collaborators include
Adam McKay,
Will Ferrell,
Seth Rogen, and
Jason Segel.
The current logo consists of a praying mantis.
Films
Critical reception
Television
Critical reception
See also
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Big Talk Productions
*
Point Grey Pictures
References
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1999 establishments in California
American companies established in 1999
Companies based in Los Angeles
Entertainment companies based in California
Film production companies of the United States
Judd Apatow
Mass media companies established in 1999
Television production companies of the United States