10 Facts About Vuguru

1.

Vuguru is an American independent multi-platform studio founded by Michael Eisner's The Tornante Company in March 2006.

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2.

Vuguru has produced content including the web series Prom Queen, The Booth at the End, Little Women Big Cars, The All-for-Nots, and Back on Topps.

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3.

Vuguru produces web television series for distribution on the Internet, portable media devices, television, and cellphones.

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4.

In October 2009, Vuguru was spun off as a separate LLC with funding from Rogers Communications, one of Canada's largest communications companies.

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5.

In November 2010, Vuguru signed an agreement with AOL to produce a minimum of six scripted series over the next year, each a series of roughly 90-minute episodes, for distribution by AOL.

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6.

Vuguru signed a distribution and first-look deal with Content Film in 2010 for regions outside of North America.

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7.

In 2013 FremantleMedia will become the main international distributor for Vuguru, distributing its products outside of the US and Canada.

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8.

In 2010 Vuguru targeted the production of ten to fifteen new series for Internet distribution.

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9.

Vuguru produced two seasons of the sports comedy web series Back on Topps.

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10.

In 2009 Vuguru hired Larry Tanz as the company's first President, after having previously served as President and Chief Executive Officer of LivePlanet.

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