American entertainment company
Studio 8 is an Americanentertainment company founded in 2014, by Jeff Robinov, John Graham, and Mark Miner based inCulver City . It specializes infilm andtelevision production .
Robinov, Graham and Miner prior to Studio 8 worked in film and production, before leaving to eventually co-found the company. Starting off moderately in 2016 withBilly Lynn's Long Halftime Walk , the following theatrical releases included Brett Sumner'sWest of the West ,Albert Hughes 'Alpha , andYann Demange 'sWhite Boy Rick .
Studio 8 was founded on 2012, by film veterans Jeff Robinov, John Graham, Mark Miner. Robinov is a former film executive atWarner Bros , Graham was the production EP ofParamount Pictures andScreen Gems director of development, and Miner was the EVP of story and creative at Paramount and studio analyst atUniversal Pictures .[ 3]
The company began in 2014 with funding Fosun Group andSony Pictures Entertainment .[ 4] The company marked its first theatrical release withAng Lee 'sBilly Lynn's Long Halftime Walk . The following theatrical releases included Brett Sumner's West of the West,Albert Hughes 'Alpha , andYann Demange 'sWhite Boy Rick .
In December 2017, Fosun was rumored to sell its stake in Studio 8, but only after the performances ofAlpha andWhite Boy Rick .[ 5]
2018: Television and future projects [ edit ] In January 2018, Studio 8 announced that it would start a television division led by Steve Mosko[ 6] and Katherine Pope.[ 7] The first series isHugh Howey 'sBeacon 23 withZak Penn as writer and producer.[ 8]
Studio 8 will produceRobert Eggers 's medieval fantasyThe Knight and remake ofNosferatu starringLily-Rose Depp .[ 9] In December 2015, Studio 8 acquired Lee'sThrilla in Manila movie withPeter Morgan as writer andDavid Oyelowo possibly playingJoe Frazier .[ 10] In April 2016, Studio 8 will co-produce Hughes' next movieThe Fury of a Patient Man , along withThe Picture Company .[ 11] In July 2017, Studio 8 acquired the rights to the Daily Beast article "The Possibly-True Story of the Super-Burglar Trained to Rip Off al Qaeda ," withGeorge Mastras as screenwriter.[ 11] In July 2018, Studio 8 acquired the movie rights toRob Liefeld 'sProphet , to produce films with Liefeld and Adrian Askarieh as producers.[ 12]
Television series by Studio 8, listed by initial air date or in development Year Name Air date Number of seasons Number of episodes Network 2023 Beacon 23 [ 8] November 12, 2023 – May 26, 2024 2 16 MGM+ TBA Heartthrob [ 47] TBA TBA TBA TBA
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Retrieved24 March 2019 . ^a b Sharf, Zack (7 November 2024)." 'Nosferatu' First Reactions Call Robert Eggers' Remake 'Devilish' and 'Classically Haunting': It 'Goes Harder Than Any Other Horror Film This Year" .Variety . Retrieved19 December 2024 . ^a b Kroll, Justin (8 December 2015)."Ang Lee's Boxing Movie Lands at Studio 8; David Oyelowo Circling Joe Frazier Role" .Variety . Retrieved24 March 2019 . ^a b c d Kroll, Justin (19 April 2016)."Studio 8 Acquires Daily Beast Article 'Osama's 11,' George Mastras to Script" .Variety . Retrieved24 March 2019 . ^a b Couch, Aaron (11 July 2018)."Comic Book Movie 'Prophet" in the Works From Deadpool Creator and Studio 8" .The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved24 March 2019 . ^ "Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk" .Box Office Mojo . Retrieved24 March 2019 .^ "Alpha (2018)" .Box Office Mojo . Retrieved24 March 2019 .^ "White Boy Rick (2018)" .Box Office Mojo . Retrieved24 March 2019 .^ "Air (2023)" .The Numbers . Nash Information Services, LLC. RetrievedMay 14, 2023 .^ "Air (2023) " .Box Office Mojo .IMDb . RetrievedMay 14, 2023 .^ "Hypnotic (2023) " .Box Office Mojo .IMDb . RetrievedMay 14, 2023 .^ Miller, Mike (April 29, 2024)."Casey Affleck says Midnight Run inspired him to co-write Boston-set heist flick costarring Matt Damon" .Entertainment Weekly . ^ Kroll, Justin (December 8, 2022)."Matt Damon And Casey Affleck Set To Star In Apple Original Films'The Instigators With Doug Liman Directing" .Deadline Hollywood . Retrieved8 December 2022 . ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 28, 2023)."Focus Features Dates Robert Eggers' 'Nosferatu' For Christmas 2024" .Deadline Hollywood . RetrievedNovember 28, 2023 . ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (26 October 2016)."Studio 8 Gets Into Business With 'A Most Dangerous Man' " .Deadline . Retrieved25 March 2019 . ^ Hipes, Patrick (October 20, 2020)."Sony Pictures Acquires Studio 8's Family Comedy 'Adulting' " .Deadline . RetrievedAugust 5, 2023 . ^ Galuppo, Mia (November 7, 2025)."Universal, Jeff Robinov Partner on Adventure Spec 'Baby Monster' (Exclusive)" .The Hollywood Reporter . RetrievedNovember 10, 2025 . ^ Grobar, Matt (March 28, 2022)." 'The First Purge' Helmer Gerard McMurray To Adapt 'Black' Comic Book For Warner Bros., Studio 8" .Deadline . RetrievedAugust 5, 2023 . ^ Busch, Anita (26 October 2016)."Seith Mann To Adapt 'BLACK' Comic In What Studio 8 Hopes To Be First In A Franchise" .Deadline . Retrieved25 March 2019 . ^ N'Duka, Amanda (October 1, 2020)."Warner Bros. Boards Feature Adaptation Of 'Black' Comic From Studio 8" .Deadline Hollywood . RetrievedMarch 29, 2021 . ^ Busch, Anita (16 March 2015)."Studio 8 Picks Up Short 'The Brain Hack' For Feature Treatment" .Deadline . Retrieved28 March 2019 . ^ Busch, Anita (23 March 2018)." 'Champion,' Action/Thriller Spec, Acquired By Studio 8" .Deadline . Retrieved25 March 2019 . ^ Busch, Anita (9 April 2018)."Ellen Shanman To Adapt Female-Driven, Sci-Fi Thriller 'The Hidden Girl' For Studio 8" .Deadline . Retrieved25 March 2019 . ^ Kroll, Justin (17 July 2018)."Millarworld Film Adaptations in Development at Netflix With Ted Melfo, Neal Moritz" .Variety . Retrieved28 March 2019 . ^ McNary, Dave (May 27, 2020)."Solstice Studios, Studio 8 Developing Thriller 'Mind Fall' With Cedric Jimenez, Graham Moore" .Variety . RetrievedDecember 29, 2020 . ^ Rahman, Abid (27 November 2014)."Jeff Robinov's Studio 8 to Remake Hong Kong Surveillance Thriller 'Overheard' " .The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved28 March 2019 . ^ Busch, Anita (1 February 2018)."Studio 8 Acquires 'Planet Kill' For Steven Soderbergh To Produce, May Direct" .Deadline . Retrieved25 March 2019 . ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (16 December 2014)." 'Pontius Pilate' — Sans Brad Pitt — Headed For Jeff Robinov's Studio 8?" .Deadline . Retrieved5 April 2019 . ^ Villei, Matt (October 8, 2021)." 'Prophet' Comic Movie Adaptation in the Works From Jake Gyllenhaal and 'Extraction' Director Sam Hargrave" .Collider . RetrievedJune 17, 2024 . ^ N'Duka, Amanda (12 February 2018)." 'John Wick' Helmer Chad Stahelski To Direct 'Sandman Slim' For Studio 8" .Deadline . Retrieved25 March 2019 . ^ Scout atIMDb ^ Busch, Anita (24 October 2016)."Studio 8 Gets Into Comic Book Action With 'Scout' For Filmmaker Chris MacBride" .Deadline . Retrieved25 March 2019 . ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (12 February 2016)."Jeff Robinov's Studio 8 Buys Pitch From 'Still Alice' Duo Richard Glatzer & Wash Westmoreland" .Deadline . Retrieved25 March 2019 . ^ Kit, Borys (10 October 2016)." 'Sinbad' Movie Setting Sail With 'Game of Thrones' Director, 'Lone Star' Writer (Exclusive)" .The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved6 April 2019 . ^ Douglas, Edward (12 March 2019)."INTERVIEW: CAPTIVE STATE Director Rupert Wyatt on His Sci-Fi Thriller" .Comics Beat . Retrieved11 April 2019 . ^ Fleming, Mike Jr. (30 January 2019)."David Leitch to Helm 'Undying Love;' Graphic Novel Moves to Studio 8" .Deadline . Retrieved24 March 2019 . ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 9, 2020)."Jake Szymanski To Direct Forrest Fenn Inspired Treasure Hunt Action Comedy For Studio 8" .Deadline Hollywood . RetrievedAugust 5, 2023 . ^ Ford, Rebecca (9 March 2016)."Francesco Munzi to Direct Crime Thriller for Studio 8 (Exclusive)" .The Hollywood Reporter . Retrieved28 March 2019 . ^ Busch, Anita (16 July 2015)."Studio 8 Options Sci-Fi Novel 'Way Down Dark' " .Deadline . Retrieved25 March 2019 . ^ Hipes, Patrick (22 August 2017)."Riley Keough & Gina Gammell Launch Production Company Felix Culpa With Trio Of Book Deals" .Deadline . Retrieved25 March 2019 .
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