Davis Entertainment
| Industry | Film production, television production |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1984 |
| Founder | John Davis |
| Headquarters |
Davis Entertainment is an American film and television production company, founded by John Davis in 1984.
Davis's three divisions–feature film, independent film, and television–develop and produce film and television projects for the major studios, independent distributors, networks and cable broadcasters. The company itself has enjoyed a long-standing first-look production deal at 20th Century Fox, although it also produces projects for all studios and mini-majors.
History
Davis Entertainment Company was founded in 1984 by filmmaker John Davis and it was incorporated in Nevada on December 2, 1985.
In 1994, it launched its first foray onto interactive games, and his partners are launching Catapult Entertainment, Inc. to produce its interactive video games.[1]
On the same year, Davis Entertainment Company signed a production deal with 20th Century Fox to develop feature films.[2][3]
In 1995, Davis Entertainment is launching its arthouse division Davis Entertainment Classics.[4] It was subsequently renamed to Davis Entertainment Filmworks in 2002.[5]
In 1998, Davis Entertainment struck a deal with 20th Century Fox Television to produce its television shows for its networks, broadcast and cable.[6]
In 2007, Michael Dorman joined its television division. At the same time, they signed a development pact with Fox Television Studios to produce series for television.[7]
In 2011, John Fox, formerly employee of 20th Century Fox, joined the company.[3]
In 2013, it signed a deal with Sony Pictures Television to develop its television shows for platforms, broadcast, cable and streaming.[8]
Filmography
Theatrical films
1980s
| Year | Title | Director | Distributor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Predator[9] | John McTiernan | 20th Century Fox | co-production with Lawrence Gordon Productions and Silver Pictures |
| Three O'Clock High | Phil Joanou | Universal Pictures | uncredited; co-production with Aaron Spelling Productions | |
| 1988 | License to Drive | Greg Beeman | 20th Century Fox | co-production with Licht/Mueller Productions |
| 1989 | Little Monsters | Richard Alan Greenberg | MGM/UA Distribution Co. | co-production with Licht/Mueller Productions, Vestron Pictures and United Artists |
1990s
2000s
2010s
Upcoming
| Year | Title | Director | Distributor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Jungle Cruise | Jaume Collet-Serra | Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | co-production with Seven Bucks Productions, Flynn Picture Company and TSG Entertainment |
| TBA | All of Me[10] | TBA | Universal Pictures | in development |
| It Takes a Thief[11] | ||||
| The Crow[12][13] | TBA |
Direct-to-video films
1990s
| Year | Title | Director | Distributor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Enid is Sleeping | Maurice Phillips | Live Home Video | co-production with Vestron Pictures |
2000s
| Year | Title | Director | Distributor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | The Settlement | Mark Steilen | MTI Home Video | co-production with CineTel Films, Dosgmile Pictures and JeanRoy Entertainment |
| Labor Pains | Tracy Alexson | USA Home Entertainment | uncredited; co-production with Dogsmile Pictures and Prosperity Pictures | |
| 2006 | Dr. Dolittle 3 | Rich Thorne | 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment | |
| 2007 | Garfield Gets Real | Mark A.Z. Dippé | co-production with The Animation Picture Company and Paws, Inc. | |
| 2008 | Dr. Dolittle: Tail to the Chief | Craig Shapiro | ||
| Garfield's Fun Fest | Mark A.Z. Dippé | co-production with The Animation Picture Company and Paws, Inc. | ||
| 2009 | Dr. Dolittle: Million Dollar Mutts | Alex Zamm | ||
| Garfield's Pet Force | Mark A.Z. Dippé Kyung Ho-Lee |
co-production with The Animation Picture Company and Paws, Inc. |
2010s
| Year | Title | Director | Distributor | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dolemite is My Name | Craig Brewer | Netflix |
Television movies
1990s
| Year | Title | Director | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Curiosity Kills | Colin Bucksey | USA Network | co-production with MTE |
| Dangerous Passion | Michael Miller | ABC | co-production with Stormy Weather Productions and Carolco Pictures | |
| Silhouette | Carl Schenkel | USA Network | co-production with Faye Dunaway Productions and MTE | |
| 1992 | Wild Card | Mel Damski | co-production with MTE | |
| 1993 | The Last Outlaw | Geoff Murphy | HBO | co-production with HBO Pictures |
| Voyage | John Mackenzie | USA Network | co-production with ITC Entertainment, Quinta Communications and USA Pictures | |
| 1994 | This Can't Be Love | Anthony Harvey | CBS | co-production with World International Network and Pacific Motion Pictures |
| One Christmas | Tony Bill | NBC | co-production with Karpf Productions | |
| Tears and Laughter: The Joan and Melissa Rivers Story | Oz Scott | |||
| New Eden | Alan Metzger | Sci-Fi Channel | co-production with MTE | |
| 1997 | Asteroid | Bradford May | NBC | co-production with NBC Studios |
| Volcano: Fire on the Mountain[14] | Graeme Campbell | ABC | co-production with Pacific Motion Pictures | |
| 1998 | Miracle at Midnight | Ken Cameron | co-production with Walt Disney Television | |
| 1999 | The Jesse Ventura Story | David Jackson | NBC | co-production with NBC Studios |
2000s
| Year | Title | Director | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Little Richard | Robert Townsend | NBC | co-production with Fox Television Studios |
| 2001 | Sunk on Christmas Eve | Bill Jardine | National Geographic Channel | |
| 2005 | Nadine in Date Land | Amie Steir | Oxygen | co-production with Departure Studios |
| Life is Ruff | Charles Haid | Disney Channel | co-production with Salty Pictures | |
| 2007 | Jump In! | Paul Hoen | co-production with Hop, Skip and Jump Productions |
2010s
| Year | Title | Director | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Locke & Key | Mark Romanek | Fox | television pilot; co-production with 20th Century Fox Television, DreamWorks Television and K/O Paper Products |
| 2017 | Behind Enemy Lines[15] | McG | television pilot; co-production with 20th Century Fox Television and Temple Hill Entertainment |
2020s
| Year | Title | Director | Network | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Echo[16] | TBA | NBC | pilot order; co-production with Universal Television |
Television series
2010s
Highest-grossing films
| Rank | Title | Year | Domestic gross | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I, Robot | 2004 | $144,801,023 | Co-produced by Overbrook Entertainment |
| 2 | Dr. Dolittle | 1998 | $144,156,605 | Co-produced by Friendly Films |
| 3 | Dr. Dolittle 2 | 2001 | $112,952,899 | |
| 4 | Daddy Day Care | 2003 | $104,297,061 | Co-produced by Revolution Studios |
| 5 | Norbit | 2007 | $95,673,607 | Co-produced by DreamWorks Pictures and Tollin/Robbins Productions |
| 6 | Waterworld | 1995 | $88,246,220 | Co-produced by Gordon Company and Licht/Mueller Film Corporation |
| 7 | Ferdinand | 2017 | $84,410,380 | Co-produced by Blue Sky Studios |
| 8 | Alien vs. Predator | 2004 | $80,282,231 | Co-produced by Brandywine Productions |
| 9 | Garfield: The Movie | 2004 | $75,369,589 | Co-produced by Paws, Inc. |
| 10 | Eragon | 2006 | $75,030,163 |
References
- ^ "Company Town : In the Name of the Son : John Davis Is Working to Make His Own Mark". Los Angeles Times. 1994-06-07. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ McNary, Dave (2005-09-23). "Davis reups deal at Fox". Variety. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ a b Abrams, Rachel (2011-04-12). "Fox ankles Fox for Davis Entertainment". Variety. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ "Davis cranks up Classics arm". Variety. 1995-05-22. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ Harris, Dana (2002-01-15). "Davis redubs indie banner". Variety. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ Hontz, Jenny (1998-10-20). "Davis, Fox ink TV pact". Variety. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ Schneider, Michael (2007-10-24). "John Davis takes Fox TV deal". Variety. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ "'The Blacklist' Producers Ink First Look Deal at Sony TV (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2020-05-04.
- ^ a b c d Kinsey, Michelle (June 5, 2004). "Hometown cat Garfield's movie opens next week". The Star Press. Vol. 105, no. 362. Muncie, Indiana. pp. 1, 6 – via Newspapers.com.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Note - the link provided is to part two of the article; part one is located here. - ^ Borys Kit (September 11, 2012). "'All of Me' Remake in the Works at DreamWorks". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
- ^ Justin Kroll (October 30, 2013). "Universal Turning 1970s Series 'It Takes a Thief' into Film (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
- ^ Siegel, Tatiana (November 17, 2016). "'The Crow' Remake Leaves Relativity and Heads to Group Led by Davis Films (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
- ^ The Crow at IMDb
- ^ Reich, Kenneth (March 3, 1997). "Mammoth Area Avoids Fallout From 'Volcano'". The Los Angeles Times. Vol. CXVI, no. 90 (Valley ed.). Times Mirror Company. pp. F9, F15 – via Newspapers.com.
{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) Note - Link to second part of the article. - ^ Andreeva, Nellie. "'Behind Enemy Lines' Series Adaptation Of Movie Thriller Set At Fox As Put Pilot". Deadline.com. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
- ^ Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (January 22, 2020). "NBC Picks Up Drama Pilots 'At That Age' & 'Echo'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 9, 2020.
Further reading
- McDougal, Dennis (January 21, 1992). "Hollywood TV producers claim rights to secret KGB intelligence files". Democrat and Chronicle. Vol. 160, no. 21 (Metro/East ed.). Rochester, New York. Los Angeles Times. p. 13C – via Newspapers.com.
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