Blackthorn Media - Company Research Report
Company Overview
Name:
Blackthorn Media
Mission of the Company:
Blackthorn Media is dedicated to helping define the standard of what storytelling can be by combining memorable stories with bleeding edge technology. Experiences that Blackthorn creates and produces bridge the world of cinema and games with fully immersive VR with six degrees of freedom, true stereo vision, and interactive narrative giving “presence” and agency in VR.
Founding Information:
- Founded In: 2014
- Founders: A group of execs whose many credits include handling CG and visual effects for such films as "The Hunger Games," "Life of Pi," and "The Matrix."
Key People:
- CEO: Larry Jones (former TV Land president)
- Creative Director: Michael Conelly
- Co-founder: Keith Goldfarb, Lyndon Barrois, Jubin Dave
Headquarters:
Los Angeles, California, USA
Number of Employees:
No information is available.
Revenue:
No information is available.
Known For:
- VR series "The Abbot’s Book"
- Fantasy film “Dragonflight”
Products
What Products Do They Offer:
1. The Abbot’s Book
2. Dragonflight
High-level Description of Products:
1. The Abbot’s Book:
- A fully immersive VR narrative told over eight episodes. It was showcased in the New Frontier program at Sundance Film Festival.
2. Dragonflight:
- A cinematic VR arcade experience that combines interactivity and six degrees of freedom. Available on Steam, Oculus, Viveport platforms, and Sony PSVR.
Key Features of Each Product:
1. The Abbot’s Book:
- Fully immersive narrative
- Eight-episode series
- Showcased at Sundance Film Festival
2. Dragonflight:
- Six degrees of freedom for full motion
- Destructible environments
- Fast-paced combat scenarios
- Realistic medieval fantasy worlds
- Episodes creating a multi-level storyline
Recent Developments
Recent Developments in the Company:
- Larry Jones joined as CEO in 2017.
- Development and launch of new VR experiences following Larry Jones' joining.
New Products Launched:
1. Dragonflight:
- Available from July 27, 2017, on Steam, Oculus, Viveport, and later on Sony PSVR.
New Features Added to Existing Products:
No information is available.
New Partnerships:
Larry Jones’ background and expertise in entertainment anticipated to expand Blackthorn’s operations and cooperative ventures.
Contact Information:
PR Contact:
- Name: Scott Acord
- Phone: 323-868-5981
- Email: scott@blackthorn-media.com
- Twitter: @SDAcord
For further information, you may visit [Blackthorn Media's Website](https://www.blackthorn-media.com).
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