Electus
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Electus is a next generation production studio founded by Ben Silverman
(former co-chairman of NBC Entertainment and CEO of Reveille) and financed by Barry Diller’s IAC/InterActiveCorp in 2009. Since Electus’ launch, the company has announced several important acquisitions and partnerships, as well as development deals with NBC, ABC, MTV, VH1, Facebook, Yahoo! and AOL.
and Will Arnett
to launch a sponsor-driven advertising and digital production company, DumbDumb. Since DumbDumb's inception, it has launched branded campaigns including one for Orbit Gum, and an online talk show on behalf of Denny's called "Always Open".
In August, 2010, Electus announced a production and distribution deal with 5x5 Media. 5x5 Media is headed by Craig Armstrong, Rick Ringbakk and Tod Mesirow, whose combined producer credits include “Survivor,” “Amazing Race,” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” and many more. As part of the deal, 5x5 Media will partner with Electus to both create and co-produce original projects across all platforms.
As part of its inception, IAC partnered Electus with CollegeHumor, the comedy portal that has developed series both on the web and TV.
In January, 2011, Electus announced the acquisition of Engine Entertainment and the formation of a new in-house global distribution arm, Electus/Engine Distribution. The new division handles in-house and third-party projects for distribution globally, including a partnership with Abbot Reif Hameiri Production Company, a leading production company in Israel.
In January, 2011, Electus partnered with former MTV President of programming Tony DiSanto and head of series development Liz Gateley, to form an independent, multi-media production company, DiGa
. DiGa will focus on producing reality and scripted series for primetime cable and network outlets.
Ben Silverman
Benjamin Noah "Ben" Silverman is the founder and CEO of Electus, a next generation entertainment studio staked by IAC's Barry Diller....
(former co-chairman of NBC Entertainment and CEO of Reveille) and financed by Barry Diller’s IAC/InterActiveCorp in 2009. Since Electus’ launch, the company has announced several important acquisitions and partnerships, as well as development deals with NBC, ABC, MTV, VH1, Facebook, Yahoo! and AOL.
Production Partners
In January, 2010, Electus partnered with Jason BatemanJason Bateman
Jason Kent Bateman is an American television and film actor. After appearing in several 1980s and 1990s sitcoms including It's Your Move, and The Hogan Family, Bateman came to prominence in the early 2000s for playing Michael Bluth on Arrested Development, for which he won a TV Land, a Golden...
and Will Arnett
Will Arnett
William Emerson "Will" Arnett is a Canadian actor and comedian best known for his role as George Oscar "G.O.B." Bluth II on the Fox comedy Arrested Development. He is also known for his role as Devon Banks on the NBC comedy 30 Rock. Since his success on Arrested Development, Arnett has landed major...
to launch a sponsor-driven advertising and digital production company, DumbDumb. Since DumbDumb's inception, it has launched branded campaigns including one for Orbit Gum, and an online talk show on behalf of Denny's called "Always Open".
In August, 2010, Electus announced a production and distribution deal with 5x5 Media. 5x5 Media is headed by Craig Armstrong, Rick Ringbakk and Tod Mesirow, whose combined producer credits include “Survivor,” “Amazing Race,” “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” “Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution” and many more. As part of the deal, 5x5 Media will partner with Electus to both create and co-produce original projects across all platforms.
As part of its inception, IAC partnered Electus with CollegeHumor, the comedy portal that has developed series both on the web and TV.
In January, 2011, Electus announced the acquisition of Engine Entertainment and the formation of a new in-house global distribution arm, Electus/Engine Distribution. The new division handles in-house and third-party projects for distribution globally, including a partnership with Abbot Reif Hameiri Production Company, a leading production company in Israel.
In January, 2011, Electus partnered with former MTV President of programming Tony DiSanto and head of series development Liz Gateley, to form an independent, multi-media production company, DiGa
DiGa
DiGa is an independent production studio co-founded by former MTV executives Tony DiSanto and Liz Gateley on January 1, 2011. DiGa creates, develops and produces prime-time cable and network reality and scripted television programming, feature films and digital content across all platforms in...
. DiGa will focus on producing reality and scripted series for primetime cable and network outlets.
Projects
Electus projects include:- Mob Wives (2012; Co-produced with The Weinstein Co)
- Fashion Star (2012; Co-produced with 5x5 Media, Magical Elves, and The Global Fashion Association)
- Car Boss (2012; Co-produced with 5x5 Media)
- William the Conqueror (2011)
- Master of the Mix (2010)
- Crowd Sourced Hero (current Facebook program)
- Jerk All Stars (2010; MySpace)
- The Sheriff (2011; co-produced with 5x5 Media)