Back in March of 2023, we reported on the death of the greatest boutique pop culture poster company, Mondo. Granted, the company still exists in name only underneath the Funko brand, but Mondo as we once knew it (including a majority of the founders and core staff that made the company possible) is over. Fortunately, a savior appeared in the form of ... the team that gave us Mondo in the first place and the wonderful weirdos (Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah) over at SpectreVision. Former Mondo creative directors Spencer Hickman, Eric Garza, Mitch Putnam, and Mo Shafeek joined CEO Jenny Jacobi to form the new company, Mutant, which will produce limited-edition artwork, posters, soundtracks on vinyl, collectibles, events, and more.
One of Mutant's first releases is the original motion picture soundtrack for "Lisa Frankenstein," so you can relive all the glorious, creepy '80s goodness whenever the urge to build your own undead boyfriend beckons.
One of Mutant's first releases is the original motion picture soundtrack for "Lisa Frankenstein," so you can relive all the glorious, creepy '80s goodness whenever the urge to build your own undead boyfriend beckons.
- 2/13/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
Established in 2004, Mondo forever changed the landscape of pop culture collectibles — from t-shirts to screen printed movie posters, vinyl soundtracks, toys, board games and even home goods, the company elevated fandom from a hobby to a lifestyle. It has not only inspired dozens of similar businesses worldwide and propelled the consumption of physical media, but minted a team that quickly and widely became known for its passion, creativity and shrewd decisionmaking. On Monday, four of their former leaders — led by Eric Garza, Mitch Putnam, Spencer Hickman and Mo Shafeek — debuted a new endeavor leveraging their experience, relationships and reputation: Mutant.
Led by CEO Jenny Jacobi, a Vidiots Foundation advisory board member and seven-year Alamo Drafthouse veteran, the quartet will produce posters, music, apparel and more. The announcement them a chance to start fresh after exiting Mondo, now under the ownership of vinyl figurine company Funko Inc.
“The industry’s approach...
Led by CEO Jenny Jacobi, a Vidiots Foundation advisory board member and seven-year Alamo Drafthouse veteran, the quartet will produce posters, music, apparel and more. The announcement them a chance to start fresh after exiting Mondo, now under the ownership of vinyl figurine company Funko Inc.
“The industry’s approach...
- 1/31/2024
- by Todd Gilchrist
- Variety Film + TV
Back in March 2023, the Austin-based collectibles and poster company Mondo was hit with a wave of layoffs from parent company Funko, including the company’s former co-founders and creative directors. Today, those leaders have announced their comeback.
Former Mondo creative directors Spencer Hickman, Eric Garza, Mitch Putnam, and Mo Shafeek have teamed up with CEO Jenny Jacobi to form a new company called Mutant, which will release limited-edition artwork, posters, soundtracks on vinyl, collectibles, events, and more.
The company is being formed underneath SpectreVision, Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah’s genre-bending production company. The company is kicking off its launch with a vinyl soundtrack for Netflix’s “Society of the Snow.” The LP features artwork from Mo Shafeek adorning the score from composer Michael Giacchino as well as liner notes from director J.A. Bayona.
Next up, Mutant will release vinyl for “Wonka” and is also teaming with Pressure Printing to...
Former Mondo creative directors Spencer Hickman, Eric Garza, Mitch Putnam, and Mo Shafeek have teamed up with CEO Jenny Jacobi to form a new company called Mutant, which will release limited-edition artwork, posters, soundtracks on vinyl, collectibles, events, and more.
The company is being formed underneath SpectreVision, Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah’s genre-bending production company. The company is kicking off its launch with a vinyl soundtrack for Netflix’s “Society of the Snow.” The LP features artwork from Mo Shafeek adorning the score from composer Michael Giacchino as well as liner notes from director J.A. Bayona.
Next up, Mutant will release vinyl for “Wonka” and is also teaming with Pressure Printing to...
- 1/29/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
SpectreVision, the genre-bending production company behind acclaimed films like Mandy, Daniel Isn’t Real, and A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night, is teaming up with the former creative team behind Mondo for new art and collectible label Mutant.
Announced via press release, “former Mondo creative directors Spencer Hickman, Eric Garza, Mitch Putnam, and Mo Shafeek have reassembled with CEO Jenny Jacobi under a new roof to continue and expand upon their groundbreaking work producing highly sought-after limited-edition artwork, soundtracks on vinyl, collectibles, unique experiential events, and more.”
SpectreVision founders Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah set out to launch Mutant based on years of admiring the work of the creative directors, commenting, “It’s not hyperbole to say that we’re superfans of this team and their work. Our offices are covered in their prints and our shelves lined with their records. It’s a true privilege to provide a platform...
Announced via press release, “former Mondo creative directors Spencer Hickman, Eric Garza, Mitch Putnam, and Mo Shafeek have reassembled with CEO Jenny Jacobi under a new roof to continue and expand upon their groundbreaking work producing highly sought-after limited-edition artwork, soundtracks on vinyl, collectibles, unique experiential events, and more.”
SpectreVision founders Elijah Wood and Daniel Noah set out to launch Mutant based on years of admiring the work of the creative directors, commenting, “It’s not hyperbole to say that we’re superfans of this team and their work. Our offices are covered in their prints and our shelves lined with their records. It’s a true privilege to provide a platform...
- 1/29/2024
- by Meagan Navarro
- bloody-disgusting.com
Funko is doing a bit of damage control in the wake of last week’s big news about the future of Mondo, which was purchased by the company less than one year ago. Last week it was reported that the Mondo division of Funko was hit with massive layoffs that included the two co-founders of the popular Mondo brand, Rob Jones and Mitch Putnam.
The Wrap reported last week, “They killed the poster division, which is a shock considering that’s how Mondo started, along with a division meant for cutting-edge experiences and products called The Lab, which was run by Mondo co-founder Rob Jones, who was also laid off during the process. Mitch Putnam, another co-founder, also got the axe. As of now, the only two divisions of the company that remain are the toys and records divisions. But insiders tell TheWrap it’s unclear how long those divisions...
The Wrap reported last week, “They killed the poster division, which is a shock considering that’s how Mondo started, along with a division meant for cutting-edge experiences and products called The Lab, which was run by Mondo co-founder Rob Jones, who was also laid off during the process. Mitch Putnam, another co-founder, also got the axe. As of now, the only two divisions of the company that remain are the toys and records divisions. But insiders tell TheWrap it’s unclear how long those divisions...
- 3/30/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Brian Mariotti, CEO of Funko, posted a message to fans of Mondo, the high-end collectibles company it acquired last year, after Mondo was hit with layoffs. As part of Funko’s 10% job cuts across the company, Mondo co-founders Mitch Putnam and Rob Jones as well as senior creative director Eric Garza were laid off last week.
In a Twitter post Thursday, Mariotti confirmed that there were layoffs at Mondo but said “the majority of the companywide layoffs weren’t in Mondo.” He also wrote that contrary to early reports last week that Mondo was shutting down the posters division, “the Mondo posters business will continue, period.”
That said, according to Mariotti, “We feel that making extremely limited runs of posters, most of which are 150 pieces or under, limits access to fans unfairly. Many of these posters are bought with the sole purpose of flipping them at a much higher cost...
In a Twitter post Thursday, Mariotti confirmed that there were layoffs at Mondo but said “the majority of the companywide layoffs weren’t in Mondo.” He also wrote that contrary to early reports last week that Mondo was shutting down the posters division, “the Mondo posters business will continue, period.”
That said, according to Mariotti, “We feel that making extremely limited runs of posters, most of which are 150 pieces or under, limits access to fans unfairly. Many of these posters are bought with the sole purpose of flipping them at a much higher cost...
- 3/30/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Funko, the collectible toy company known for its popular Funko Pop figurines, has laid off a large chunk of staffers across its company, including roughly half the staff at the Austin-based poster and collectibles company Mondo, several individuals with knowledge of the layoffs told IndieWire.
IndieWire has confirmed reports first in TheWrap and Gizmodo‘s i09 on Friday that Mondo co-founders Mitch Putnam and Rob Jones, along with senior creative director Eric Garza, were among those let go earlier this week. Putnam and Jones led the poster division at Mondo. One of the individuals we spoke with said that cuts primarily impacted Mondo’s poster division, as well as headcount from the marketing team. Creative leads for soundtracks and collectibles still remain at the company.
While TheWrap initially reported that the poster division has been shuttered entirely, an individual told IndieWire that poster production will continue at the brand. While...
IndieWire has confirmed reports first in TheWrap and Gizmodo‘s i09 on Friday that Mondo co-founders Mitch Putnam and Rob Jones, along with senior creative director Eric Garza, were among those let go earlier this week. Putnam and Jones led the poster division at Mondo. One of the individuals we spoke with said that cuts primarily impacted Mondo’s poster division, as well as headcount from the marketing team. Creative leads for soundtracks and collectibles still remain at the company.
While TheWrap initially reported that the poster division has been shuttered entirely, an individual told IndieWire that poster production will continue at the brand. While...
- 3/24/2023
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Funko, less than a year after acquiring high-end collectibles brand Mondo, has wound down Mondo’s current movie-poster business and let go several employees — including Mondo co-founders Mitch Putnam and Rob Jones, Variety has confirmed.
Mondo, based in Austin, Texas, was founded in 2004 and was previously a subsidiary of indie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse before Funko inked a deal to buy it last year for $14 million. Mondo had gained a strong following for its limited-edition screen-printed movie posters. Notable artists who worked with Mondo have included Olly Moss, Shepard Fairey, Ken Taylor and Kevin Tong. Sources said that Mondo’s vinyl records and collectibles businesses are intact.
In addition to Putnam and Jones, Mondo senior creative director Eric Garza also has been laid off. For now, it appears that Mondo’s poster division is defunct; however, a source familiar with the situation said Funko expects Mondo to continue producing posters going forward.
Mondo, based in Austin, Texas, was founded in 2004 and was previously a subsidiary of indie theater chain Alamo Drafthouse before Funko inked a deal to buy it last year for $14 million. Mondo had gained a strong following for its limited-edition screen-printed movie posters. Notable artists who worked with Mondo have included Olly Moss, Shepard Fairey, Ken Taylor and Kevin Tong. Sources said that Mondo’s vinyl records and collectibles businesses are intact.
In addition to Putnam and Jones, Mondo senior creative director Eric Garza also has been laid off. For now, it appears that Mondo’s poster division is defunct; however, a source familiar with the situation said Funko expects Mondo to continue producing posters going forward.
- 3/24/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Known to horror fans for their limited edition posters, high-end collectibles and vinyl records, many of which we’ve covered over the years here on Bloody Disgusting, Mondo was purchased by vinyl toy-maker Funko less than one year ago, and The Wrap now reports the depressing news that Funko has “unceremoniously laid off most of the staff of Mondo.”
The Wrap’s report continues, “They killed the poster division, which is a shock considering that’s how Mondo started, along with a division meant for cutting-edge experiences and products called The Lab, which was run by Mondo co-founder Rob Jones, who was also laid off during the process. Mitch Putnam, another co-founder, also got the axe. As of now, the only two divisions of the company that remain are the toys and records divisions. But insiders tell TheWrap it’s unclear how long those divisions will remain as part of the Funko portfolio.
The Wrap’s report continues, “They killed the poster division, which is a shock considering that’s how Mondo started, along with a division meant for cutting-edge experiences and products called The Lab, which was run by Mondo co-founder Rob Jones, who was also laid off during the process. Mitch Putnam, another co-founder, also got the axe. As of now, the only two divisions of the company that remain are the toys and records divisions. But insiders tell TheWrap it’s unclear how long those divisions will remain as part of the Funko portfolio.
- 3/24/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
In its fifth year, MondoCon is bigger than ever. In the convention’s program, co-founder and creative director Mitch Putnam mentioned this year’s con is “the first time it actually feels like we’ve hit our full potential.” Honestly, I couldn’t agree more. Movie, music, and comic book fans love Mondo for all of the rad collector […]
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- 9/19/2019
- by Marisa Mirabal
- Slash Film
Mondo Gallery is hosting an upcoming art show that will pay tribute to Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. They've also shared a few pieces of art that will be on display at the event. The art you see here comes from Matt Ryan Tobin, Dave Perillo, Shane Hillman, and Stan Sakai. All of them have a radical and unique style.
"Heroes in a Half Shell: A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Celebration invites Tmnt fans of all ages to celebrate everyone’s favorite wise-cracking, pizza-obsessed crime fighters and their cast of heroic allies and evil arch enemies."
Mondo co-founder and creative director Mitch Putnam had this to say in a statement:
"We’ve worked with Nickelodeon a number of times in the past, and we’ve always loved making Tmnt posters, but this is our first time really diving into the depth and breadth of the property. We’re honored that a...
"Heroes in a Half Shell: A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Celebration invites Tmnt fans of all ages to celebrate everyone’s favorite wise-cracking, pizza-obsessed crime fighters and their cast of heroic allies and evil arch enemies."
Mondo co-founder and creative director Mitch Putnam had this to say in a statement:
"We’ve worked with Nickelodeon a number of times in the past, and we’ve always loved making Tmnt posters, but this is our first time really diving into the depth and breadth of the property. We’re honored that a...
- 8/3/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Mondo has released several new pieces of poster art for their Universal Monster tribute gallery. It features new art depicting The Mummy, Frankenstein, The Wolfman, The Bride of Frankenstein, The Invisible Man, The Creature From the Black Lagoon, and Dracula.
The Mondo Gallery has been hosting Universal Studio's classic monsters this month from Jan. 19 - Jan. 27, and this art collection is pretty incredible. There's some beautiful work here. When I look at this art for these classic horror films, It makes me sad that Universal Pictures and their team of talent don't really know how to handle these amazing characters for their Dark Universe reboot films. This is their inspiration, and they haven't been able to capture the greatness of it yet.
Mitch Putnam, Mondo creative director, had this to say in a statement:
"Ever since our original Universal Studios’ Monsters show in 2012, we always knew we'd love to...
The Mondo Gallery has been hosting Universal Studio's classic monsters this month from Jan. 19 - Jan. 27, and this art collection is pretty incredible. There's some beautiful work here. When I look at this art for these classic horror films, It makes me sad that Universal Pictures and their team of talent don't really know how to handle these amazing characters for their Dark Universe reboot films. This is their inspiration, and they haven't been able to capture the greatness of it yet.
Mitch Putnam, Mondo creative director, had this to say in a statement:
"Ever since our original Universal Studios’ Monsters show in 2012, we always knew we'd love to...
- 1/24/2018
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
Mondo Gallery is putting some of the most iconic and feared monsters in the spotlight this month.
Dracula will join The Wolf Man, The Mummy and the Creature From The Black Lagoon, Frankenstein, and more to haunt an Austin art gallery.
The Mondo Gallery is hosting Universal Studio's classic monsters through the latter part of this month, Jan. 19 - Jan. 27, and THR got an exclusive look at some of the art that will be on display. It's something that Mondo says they are very excited about. Mitch Putnam, Mondo creative director, had this to say in a statement:
"Ever since our original Universal Studios’ Monsters show in 2012, we always knew we'd love to revisit it with a handful of fresh, new posters. We've got a bunch of our favorite artists tackling some of the most thrilling films of all time, so this one is kind of a dream come true.
Dracula will join The Wolf Man, The Mummy and the Creature From The Black Lagoon, Frankenstein, and more to haunt an Austin art gallery.
The Mondo Gallery is hosting Universal Studio's classic monsters through the latter part of this month, Jan. 19 - Jan. 27, and THR got an exclusive look at some of the art that will be on display. It's something that Mondo says they are very excited about. Mitch Putnam, Mondo creative director, had this to say in a statement:
"Ever since our original Universal Studios’ Monsters show in 2012, we always knew we'd love to revisit it with a handful of fresh, new posters. We've got a bunch of our favorite artists tackling some of the most thrilling films of all time, so this one is kind of a dream come true.
- 1/4/2018
- by Kristian Odland
- GeekTyrant
Dracula and The Wolf Man are about to haunt an Austin art gallery.
The Mondo Gallery is hosting Universal Studio's classic monsters Jan. 19 through Jan. 27, and Heat Vision has an exclusive look at some of the art that will be on display.
"Ever since our original Universal Studios’ Monsters show in 2012, we always knew we'd love to revisit it with a handful of fresh, new posters," said Mitch Putnam, Mondo creative director, in a statement. "We've got a bunch of our favorite artists tackling some of the most thrilling films of all time, so this one is...
The Mondo Gallery is hosting Universal Studio's classic monsters Jan. 19 through Jan. 27, and Heat Vision has an exclusive look at some of the art that will be on display.
"Ever since our original Universal Studios’ Monsters show in 2012, we always knew we'd love to revisit it with a handful of fresh, new posters," said Mitch Putnam, Mondo creative director, in a statement. "We've got a bunch of our favorite artists tackling some of the most thrilling films of all time, so this one is...
- 1/3/2018
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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