Derek Kolstad, the writer and creator of the “John Wick” action franchise, Dmitri M. Johnson, a producer on “Sonic the Hedgehog,” and Mike Goldberg, a partner with agency APA, have together launched a new media company called Story Kitchen focused on franchise building.
Story Kitchen will be focused on the creation and amplification of what it refers to as “World-Building Action” and “Non-Traditional Intellectual Property.” The company even proudly boasts that it aims to be the “Shakespearean leader” in the genres of “Gun-Fu,” the stylized brand of action movies that “John Wick” helped popularize, as well as the worlds of “Popcorn-Fu” and “Controller-Fu,” with a focus on genre or video game stories.
Dan Jevons, Tim Stevenson and Howard Bliss, previously of Johnson’s company dj2, will be joining the new company in senior leadership roles.
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Story Kitchen will be focused on the creation and amplification of what it refers to as “World-Building Action” and “Non-Traditional Intellectual Property.” The company even proudly boasts that it aims to be the “Shakespearean leader” in the genres of “Gun-Fu,” the stylized brand of action movies that “John Wick” helped popularize, as well as the worlds of “Popcorn-Fu” and “Controller-Fu,” with a focus on genre or video game stories.
Dan Jevons, Tim Stevenson and Howard Bliss, previously of Johnson’s company dj2, will be joining the new company in senior leadership roles.
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- 10/7/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Derek Kolstad and Dmitri M. Johnson are teaming to launch the media company Story Kitchen, with APA partner Mike Goldberg exiting the agency to join the duo as a co-founder of the new company.
Goldberg previously represented Kolstad and Johnson’s dj2 Entertainment during his time at APA. Goldberg’s clients are expected to stay with the agency. In addition, Dan Jevons, Tim Stevenson and Howard Bliss of dj2 will be joining Story Kitchen in senior leadership roles. All current dj2 projects will continue to be handled by Johnson and dj2, with new projects being handled by Story Kitchen.
According to Story Kitchen, the company will focus on “the creation -and amplification- of ‘World-Building Action’ and ‘Non-Traditional Intellectual Property’. If all the world’s a stage, Story Kitchen aims to be the Shakespearean leader in Gun-Fu, Popcorn-Fu and Controller-Fu.”
“After having spent the last several years working together and admiring one another’s storytelling chops,...
Goldberg previously represented Kolstad and Johnson’s dj2 Entertainment during his time at APA. Goldberg’s clients are expected to stay with the agency. In addition, Dan Jevons, Tim Stevenson and Howard Bliss of dj2 will be joining Story Kitchen in senior leadership roles. All current dj2 projects will continue to be handled by Johnson and dj2, with new projects being handled by Story Kitchen.
According to Story Kitchen, the company will focus on “the creation -and amplification- of ‘World-Building Action’ and ‘Non-Traditional Intellectual Property’. If all the world’s a stage, Story Kitchen aims to be the Shakespearean leader in Gun-Fu, Popcorn-Fu and Controller-Fu.”
“After having spent the last several years working together and admiring one another’s storytelling chops,...
- 10/7/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
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Derek Kolstad, the writer-creator of the John Wick franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog producer Dmitri M. Johnson, and former APA partner Mike Goldberg are joining forces for a new production banner, Story Kitchen.
The shingle will focus on producing potential franchise fare. Said the trio in a joint statement, “After having spent the last several years working together and admiring one another’s storytelling chops, energy, taste, and ideas, we collectively came to the same conclusion: That the only way to double down on cooking up the most amazing franchises and worlds possible — was for us to unite as one.”
Dan Jevons, Tim Stevenson and Howard Bliss, previously of Johnson’s dj2, will be joining the new company in senior leadership roles.
Story Kitchen will be repped by APA, along with Abrahams & Sheppard and Behr Abramson.
“Derek and Dmitri with Mike have defined how to create,...
Derek Kolstad, the writer-creator of the John Wick franchise, Sonic the Hedgehog producer Dmitri M. Johnson, and former APA partner Mike Goldberg are joining forces for a new production banner, Story Kitchen.
The shingle will focus on producing potential franchise fare. Said the trio in a joint statement, “After having spent the last several years working together and admiring one another’s storytelling chops, energy, taste, and ideas, we collectively came to the same conclusion: That the only way to double down on cooking up the most amazing franchises and worlds possible — was for us to unite as one.”
Dan Jevons, Tim Stevenson and Howard Bliss, previously of Johnson’s dj2, will be joining the new company in senior leadership roles.
Story Kitchen will be repped by APA, along with Abrahams & Sheppard and Behr Abramson.
“Derek and Dmitri with Mike have defined how to create,...
- 10/7/2022
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
John Wick writer/creator, Derek Kolstad and Sonic the Hedgehog producer Dmitri M. Johnson along with Mike Goldberg, formerly a partner of APA, have joined forces to form a new Media Company, Story Kitchen. The company will be hyperfocused on the creation -and amplification- of ‘World-Building Action’ and ‘Non-Traditional Intellectual Property’.
“After having spent the last several years working together and admiring one another’s storytelling chops, energy, taste, and ideas, we collectively came to the same conclusion: That the only way to double down on cooking up the most amazing Franchises and Worlds possible – was for us to unite as one,” said Kolstad, Johnson and Goldberg in statement.
Dan Jevons, Tim Stevenson and Howard Bliss, previously of dj2, will be joining the new company in senior leadership roles.
Best known as one of the architects of the John Wick, franchise, Kolstad is currently in post-production for the 4th John Wick Film,...
“After having spent the last several years working together and admiring one another’s storytelling chops, energy, taste, and ideas, we collectively came to the same conclusion: That the only way to double down on cooking up the most amazing Franchises and Worlds possible – was for us to unite as one,” said Kolstad, Johnson and Goldberg in statement.
Dan Jevons, Tim Stevenson and Howard Bliss, previously of dj2, will be joining the new company in senior leadership roles.
Best known as one of the architects of the John Wick, franchise, Kolstad is currently in post-production for the 4th John Wick Film,...
- 10/7/2022
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
dj2 Entertainment has entered into a first-look television deal with Amazon, Variety has learned.
Under the deal, dj2 will create new TV projects for the streamer, with dj2 specializing in adapting video game titles for both film and television.
“I cannot express enough just how excited we are to be working with the powerhouse team at dj2 Entertainment,” said Nick Pepper, head of studio creative content for Amazon. “Their expertise and skill in the gaming-to-screen market is unparalleled. The possibilities are endless for what we can create together for our global audiences.”
Recently produced dj2 projects include the hit live-action film “Sonic the Hedgehog.” The sequel to that film is due to hit theaters in April. The company is also currently working on the “Tomb Raider” animated series for Netflix, which has been ordered for two seasons. dj2 is also already working with Amazon on the film “Coyote Blue” starring...
Under the deal, dj2 will create new TV projects for the streamer, with dj2 specializing in adapting video game titles for both film and television.
“I cannot express enough just how excited we are to be working with the powerhouse team at dj2 Entertainment,” said Nick Pepper, head of studio creative content for Amazon. “Their expertise and skill in the gaming-to-screen market is unparalleled. The possibilities are endless for what we can create together for our global audiences.”
Recently produced dj2 projects include the hit live-action film “Sonic the Hedgehog.” The sequel to that film is due to hit theaters in April. The company is also currently working on the “Tomb Raider” animated series for Netflix, which has been ordered for two seasons. dj2 is also already working with Amazon on the film “Coyote Blue” starring...
- 2/17/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
“It Takes Two,” the hit video game from Hazelight Studios that last year won Game of the Year from the Game Awards 2021, will be adapted into a film and a TV series from the writers and producing team behind “Sonic the Hedgehog” and its upcoming sequel.
Hazelight is teaming with dj2 Entertainment on the screen adaptations, and the production company has tapped Pat Casey and Josh Miller, who wrote the original “Sonic” and its sequel, to write the adaptation for both the film and series versions.
No studio or network is attached to the “It Takes Two” adaptation at this stage.
“It Takes Two” has sold three million copies as of October after being released in March last year. The game is a Pixar-esque adventure about a married couple on the verge of divorce who get magically transformed into rag dolls and must now overcome their fractured relationship and...
Hazelight is teaming with dj2 Entertainment on the screen adaptations, and the production company has tapped Pat Casey and Josh Miller, who wrote the original “Sonic” and its sequel, to write the adaptation for both the film and series versions.
No studio or network is attached to the “It Takes Two” adaptation at this stage.
“It Takes Two” has sold three million copies as of October after being released in March last year. The game is a Pixar-esque adventure about a married couple on the verge of divorce who get magically transformed into rag dolls and must now overcome their fractured relationship and...
- 1/31/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
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