For most of the history of the entertainment industry, there has been a large disconnect between what audiences want to see and what the large studios create. In this episode, we find out how one company is changing that by re-shaping the industry in a meaningful way.
In this episode, we talk about…
- Legion M - The world's first fan-owned entertainment company
- Why Paul Scanlan and Jeff Annison started Legion M
- Being grateful for the community that has taken a chance on this experiment
- Breaking the big wall between those who make the content and those who watch the content
- The many diverse ways investors are directly involved in the company
- Getting emotional ROI from being involved in the company
- Sharing advance screening of film with their elite scouts
- The low cost to invest with Legion M
Memorable Quotes
- “We’re uniting entertainment fans from all around the world, to co-own our own entertainment company. Think of it as a production company on it’s way to being a studio.” [2:34]
- “We are the ones who fuel the entire business. We buy the tickets. We pay the subscriptions. We choose what to watch.” [3:03]
- “I am not exactly an insider in Hollywood. I like to maintain an outsider’s perspective.” [6:12]
- “You don't make great art by committee.” [13:47]
- “Imagine having a company with a built-in audience that is not confined to an existing franchise.” [29:09]
Mentioned
Legion M
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