LivePlanet
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LivePlanet is a production company that invests in content for television and new media platforms. It was founded in 2000.
, Matt Damon
, Chris Moore and Sean Bailey. Affleck and Damon ended their film production deal on December 31, 2007 and Bailey disassociated in 2008 to form Idealogy Inc., his own film production company, at Disney.
Chris Moore was CEO of LivePlanet from 2000 through 2002, followed by Larry Tanz
, who served as CEO and President from 2003 through 2007. Another key executive has been Marc Joubert.
The company is currently helmed by Keith Quinn
.
The company is well known for television's Project Greenlight
, Affleck's directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone
, and the documentary Running the Sahara
.
History
The company was started by Ben AffleckBen Affleck
Benjamin Géza Affleck-Boldt , better known as Ben Affleck, is an American actor, film director, writer, and producer. He became known with his performances in Kevin Smith's films such as Mallrats and Chasing Amy...
, Matt Damon
Matt Damon
Matthew Paige "Matt" Damon is an American actor, screenwriter, and philanthropist whose career was launched following the success of the film Good Will Hunting , from a screenplay he co-wrote with friend Ben Affleck...
, Chris Moore and Sean Bailey. Affleck and Damon ended their film production deal on December 31, 2007 and Bailey disassociated in 2008 to form Idealogy Inc., his own film production company, at Disney.
Chris Moore was CEO of LivePlanet from 2000 through 2002, followed by Larry Tanz
Larry Tanz
Larry Tanz is an entertainment industry executive.Tanz served four years as CEO and President of LivePlanet, the entertainment company founded by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. He oversaw strategy and operations, as well as key projects for the company. He led the company through its only four years...
, who served as CEO and President from 2003 through 2007. Another key executive has been Marc Joubert.
The company is currently helmed by Keith Quinn
Keith Quinn
Keith Quinn may refer to:*Keith Quinn , New Zealand sports commentator*Keith Quinn , Irish footballer...
.
The company is well known for television's Project Greenlight
Project Greenlight
Project Greenlight was a contest and television series focusing on first-time filmmakers being given the chance to direct a feature film. It was created by Alex Keledjian, developed by Eli Holzman and produced by Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Sean Bailey, and Chris Moore through their production...
, Affleck's directorial debut, Gone Baby Gone
Gone Baby Gone
Gone Baby Gone is a 2007 American crime drama-mystery film directed by Ben Affleck and starring his brother Casey Affleck. The screenplay by Ben Affleck and Aaron Stockard is based on the novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane, author of Mystic River and Shutter Island...
, and the documentary Running the Sahara
Running the Sahara
Running the Sahara is a documentary feature film that chronicles the Ray Zahab, Charlie Engle, and Kevin Lin's attempt to run across the entire Sahara desert...
.
Filmography
- American Pie 2American Pie 2American Pie 2 is a 2001 comedy film and sequel to American Pie and is the second film in the American Pie film series. It was written by Adam Herz and David H. Steinberg, and directed by J. B. Rogers. The film picks up the story of the four friends from the first film as they reunite during the...
(2001) - Joy Ride (2001)
- Project Greenlight (2001)
- Push, NevadaPush, NevadaPush, Nevada is an American mystery television series set in the fictional town of Push, Nevada. It premiered on September 17, 2002 on the ABC network, and ran for 7 episodes before it became one of the first shows to be cancelled during the Fall 2002 season.Created by Ben Affleck and Sean Bailey ,...
(2002) (TV) - The Emperor's ClubThe Emperor's ClubThe Emperor's Club is a 2002 drama film that tells the story of a prep school teacher and his students. Based on Ethan Canin's short story "The Palace Thief," the film is directed by Michael Hoffman and stars Kevin Kline. The film is set at a fictional boys' prep school, St. Benedict's Academy,...
(2002) - Third Wheel (2002)
- Speakeasy (2002)
- Stolen SummerStolen SummerStolen Summer is a 2002 drama film about a Catholic boy who befriends a terminally ill Jewish boy and tries to convert him, believing it is the only way he will get to Heaven...
(2002) - Matchstick MenMatchstick Men (film)Matchstick Men is a 2003 American drama film directed by Ridley Scott. Based on Eric Garcia's novel Matchstick Men: A Novel about Grifters with Issues , the motion picture stars Nicolas Cage, Sam Rockwell, and Alison Lohman.-Plot:...
(2003) - The Battle of Shaker HeightsThe Battle of Shaker HeightsThe Battle of Shaker Heights is a 2003 comedy-drama film co-directed by Efram Potelle and Kyle Rankin. It starred Shia La Beouf, Elden Henson, Kathleen Quinlan, Amy Smart, and Shiri Appleby...
(2003) - American WeddingAmerican WeddingAmerican Wedding is a 2003 comedy film that is a sequel to American Pie and American Pie 2 as part of the American Pie series. It was written by Adam Herz and directed by Jesse Dylan...
(2003) - All Grown UpAll Grown Up (comedy)All Grown Up was envisioned as a comedy show focusing on lifelong friends who must adjust when two of them become parents.CBS commissioned a pilot episode in 2003, and it was produced by LivePlanet productions...
(2003) (Pilot for CBS Comedy Show) - Project Greenlight 2 (2003)
- Surviving ChristmasSurviving ChristmasSurviving Christmas is a 2004 comedy film, directed by Mike Mitchell and starring Ben Affleck. Despite being a Christmas movie, DreamWorks SKG released the movie towards the end of October. This was due to it being advanced from December 2003 to avoid clashing with Affleck's other film, Paycheck....
(2004) - Tricks of the Trade: Making 'Matchstick Men (2004) (Documentary)
- FeastFeast (film)Feast is a 2005 black comedy horror film, a result of Project Greenlights third season, the amateur filmmaking documentary series and contest. The winning team was composed of writers Marcus Dunstan and Patrick Melton, and director John Gulager...
(2005) - Project Greenlight 3 (2005)
- The Entertainer (TV show) (2005) (Reality show)
- Fan Club: Reality Baseball (2006)
- Gears of War: The Race to E3 (2006) (Made for TV movie)
- Gone Baby GoneGone Baby GoneGone Baby Gone is a 2007 American crime drama-mystery film directed by Ben Affleck and starring his brother Casey Affleck. The screenplay by Ben Affleck and Aaron Stockard is based on the novel of the same name by Dennis Lehane, author of Mystic River and Shutter Island...
(2007) - Finish Our Movie (2007)
- Running the SaharaRunning the SaharaRunning the Sahara is a documentary feature film that chronicles the Ray Zahab, Charlie Engle, and Kevin Lin's attempt to run across the entire Sahara desert...
(2008)
Films released though Sean Bailey's film studio Idealogy Inc.
- Tron: Legacy (2010) (with Walt Disney PicturesWalt Disney PicturesWalt Disney Pictures is an American film studio owned by The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Pictures and Television, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Studios and the main production company for live-action feature films within the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, based at the Walt Disney...
) - The Black Hole (TBA) (with Walt Disney PicturesWalt Disney PicturesWalt Disney Pictures is an American film studio owned by The Walt Disney Company. Walt Disney Pictures and Television, a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Studios and the main production company for live-action feature films within the Walt Disney Motion Pictures Group, based at the Walt Disney...
)