Entertainment
Thunder Road and Lit Entertainment launch joint media company TR/AK
The production and management firms will remain independent while backing film and television projects.
The short version
- Thunder Road Films and Lit Entertainment Group have partnered to form a new media company named TR/AK.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- The venture focuses on developing original stories, supporting creators, and producing film and television projects for global audiences.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Both founding companies will continue their normal operations independently following the launch.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- CAA Media Finance-Evolution acted as a strategic advisor for the transaction.[Variety]
Key facts
- Thunder Road Films and Lit Entertainment Group established TR/AK to focus on original stories, creators, and film and television productions.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- Both Thunder Road and Lit Entertainment will continue to operate as independent entities.[Variety · The Hollywood Reporter]
- CAA Media Finance-Evolution served as a strategic advisor on the deal.[Variety]
Sources
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- Thunder Road, Lit Entertainment Launch New Production BannerThe Hollywood Reporter metered
- Thunder Road Films and Lit Entertainment Group Launch TR/AK, Media Company Focusing on Original Stories and CreatorsVariety metered