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Jason Blum’s “Shark Tank” Appearance Leads to Blumhouse Joining Forces With The Murder Mystery Company
On a brand new episode of “Shark Tank” that aired this past Friday, Blumhouse’s Jason Blum appeared as a guest entrepreneur, forking over $350,000 for a stake in The Murder Mystery Company and American Immersion Theater. That partnership has now been officially announced with a Blumhouse press release this morning.
The Murder Mystery Company is an entertainment company that specializes in hosting interactive murder, mystery events. Over 20 years, the company added 5 other popular immersive brands, expanding to become American Immersion Theater.
The company has now grown to become the largest theatrical company in the nation, offering over 7,500 shows annually across more than 23 cities nationwide. Founded in 2002 by Scott Cramton, who serves as CEO, the company is focused on driving the experience economy and empowering people to rejuvenate their lives through unique immersive experiences.
“Scott Cramton has built up a tremendous business in The Murder Mystery Company and American Immersion Theater. His dedication to bringing guests not just a show but a bespoke, thrilling narrative is an exciting concept to our ambition in immersive experiences of all kind,” said Blumhouse CEO and founder Jason Blum. “We look forward to collaborating with Scott and his team of Immersioneers.”
“All of American Immersion Theater could not be more thrilled to team with Blumhouse! It’s a dream come true to be able to work together to change the landscape of Immersive Experiences. My hope is that we can galvanize people’s interest in immersive experiences on a global scale,” said Scott Cramton, CEO and Founder of American Immersion Theater and The Murder Mystery Company.
Blumhouse, best known for their prolific and lucrative horror films, has been expanding its purview in ancillary businesses dedicated to video games, live events and consumer products. Last year, the company announced it was launching a video games division. In January, Blumhouse announced the close of their merger with Atomic Monster, James Wan’s production company. Most recently the company announced it will curate the exhibit space in the Stanley Film Center.
Here’s a preview of the “Shark Tank” pitch that led to the Blumhouse partnership…
Killer Collectibles highlights five of the most exciting new horror products announced each and every week, from toys and apparel to artwork, records, and much more.
Here are the coolest horror collectibles unveiled this week!
Gretel & Hansel 4K UHD from Scream Factory
Gretel & Hansel will be released on 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on May 21 via Scream Factory. The 2020 dark fantasy horror film is presented in 4K from the original master with Dolby Vision.
Oz Perkins (The Blackcoat’s Daughter, Longlegs) directs from a script by Rob Hayes, based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Sophia Lillis, Samuel Leakey, Charles Babalola, Jessica De Gouw, and Alice Krige star.
In Meagan Navarro’s review, she said, “The film is mesmerizing style over substance, but one that transports you if you’re open to its high-concept spell.”
Special features include: new commentaries by Perkins and horror historian Rebekah McKendry; a new interview with production designer Jeremy Reed; and four features: Storybook, Gretel, New Tale, and Witchcraft.
Dark Angel 4K UHD from Scream Factory
Dark Angel — also known as I Come in Peace — will invade 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray on July 9 via Scream Factory. The 1990 sci-fi action movie has been newly scanned in 4K from the original camera negative with Dolby Vision.
Craig R. Baxley (Rose Red, Storm of the Century) directs from a script by David Koepp (Jurassic Park, Spider-Man) and Jonathan Tydor. Dolph Lundgren, Brian Benben, Betsy Brantley and Matthias Hues star.
Special features include: Go In Pieces: Remembering Dark Angel, a new featurette with Benben, cinematographer Mark Irwin, editor Mark Helfrich, and special effects artist Gabriel Bartalos; and A Look Back at Dark Angel, featuring Baxley, Lundgren, and Benben.
Hellboy Statue from Dark Horse
Dark Horse is commemorating the 30th anniversary of Mike Mignola’s Hellboy with a deluxe figure. Priced at $149.99, Big Red is expected to ship in September-November.
Sculpted by George Helmick and Mike Bonanno and painted by Hector Arce, the soft vinyl and PVC figure stands 12.5″ tall (15″ with crown) on a 6.25″ wide base.
It comes with an attachable Tam O’Clannie corpse, removable BPRD shirt, alternate head with horns and crown, alternate left hand with pistol, empty holster, holstered pistol, Excalibur sword in skull, and two skulls.
Jaws began principal photography 50 years ago this week, and Vice Press released a poster designed by Sam Dunn to celebrate.
The 24×36 lithograph print is a hand-numbered edition of 200. Priced at $52, it’s expected to ship in June.
Love Lies Bleeding Vinyl Soundtrack from A24
A24 is pressing Love Lies Bleeding’s soundtrack on vinyl. Priced at $40, the score is composed by Clint Mansell (Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream).
It also features select songs from the film by Harald Grosskopf, Shiho Yabuki, Nona Hendryx, Gina x Performance, Throbbing Gristle, Colourbox, and Martin Rev.
Expected to ship in July, the 2xLP album is pressed on black vinyl. It’s housed in a gatefold jacket featuring cover art by Amanda Ba.
For more merch madness, peruse the Killer Collectibles archives. You can also visit Broke Horror Fan.
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