MRC (company)

MRC (trade name for MRC II Distribution Company LP and formerly an abbreviation of Media Rights Capital) is an American independent film and television studio founded by Mordecai (Modi) Wiczyk and Asif Satchu. Its work includes the television programs House of Cards and Ozark as well as the films Knives Out,[2] Ted and Baby Driver.[3]

MRC
Formerly
Media Rights Capital (2006-2013)
Private
IndustryFilm
Television
Founded2006 (2006) (Film)[1]
2008 (2008) (Television)[1]
FoundersModi Wiczyk
Asif Satchu
Headquarters,
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Modi Wiczyk (co-CEO)
Asif Satchu (co-CEO)
Scott Tenley (COO)
OwnerValence Media
(Eldridge Industries)
Websitewww.mrcstudios.com

Company history

Investors

MRC's investors include Guggenheim Partners, AT&T, WPP Group, Goldman Sachs and ABRY Partners.[4][5]

Television and film projects

MRC was responsible for programming The CW's Sunday-night lineup during the 2008–2009 season through a time-leasing arrangement. The first shows to air included the reality show In Harm's Way and the dramas Valentine and Easy Money.[6] The CW took back control of its Sunday night schedule after the MRC shows became the lowest-rated programs on major broadcast networks.[7] The network returned the Sunday timeslots to its affiliates as of the 2009-10 season.[8] Media Rights Capital's other projects have included House of Cards, Ozark, Ted, and Baby Driver.[3]

Valence Media and WGA controversy

On February 1, 2018, Eldridge Industries formed Valence Media, a new media company consisting of Media Rights Capital, The Hollywood Reporter, Dick Clark Productions, and Billboard.[9] Later that year, MRC affiliated with United Talent Agency to form a new entity, Civic Center Media, to develop package deals that compensated agents by providing a stake in projects rather than paying a commission.

Filmography

Films

Television projects

Current

Previous

References

  1. "About MRC". Media Rights Capital. Retrieved 30 June 2012.
  2. Jr, Mike Fleming; Jr, Mike Fleming (2018-12-13). "Thanksgiving 2019: Lionsgate To Release MRC's Rian Johnson Murder Mystery 'Knives Out' With Daniel Craig & Killer Cast". Deadline. Retrieved 2020-01-17.
  3. Ng, David (2018-10-10). "United Talent Agency jumps into TV production in deal with studio behind 'House of Cards'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2019-07-09.
  4. Bond, Paul (2013-02-13). "Media Rights Capital Raises $175 Million to Co-Finance Movies". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  5. Shaw, Lucas (2014-05-06). "Guggenheim Invests $240 Million in 'House of Cards' Producer Media Rights Capital". The Wrap. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  6. "MRC Unveils Four Shows for CW Sunday". zap2it.com. Archived from the original on 2008-05-29. Retrieved 2008-08-29.
  7. Carter, Bill (2008-11-20). "CW Says It Is Retaking Control of Its Sunday TV Lineup". The New York Times.
  8. de Morales, Lisa (2009-05-21). "For Fall, CW Brings On the Suds -- and Vampires". The Washington Post.
  9. Andrew Wallenstein (2018-02-01). "Media Rights Capital, Dick Clark Prods., THR-Billboard Combine Company – Variety". Variety. Retrieved 2018-04-17.
  10. McClintock, Pamela (2011-09-20). "Media Rights Capital Closes Five-Year $350 Million Credit Facility". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-07-10.
  11. "22 Jump Street". mrcstudios.com. Retrieved 2016-03-09.
  12. Sharf, Zack (June 21, 2018). "Edgar Wright's Next Film Is a Documentary on Cult Pop-Rock Band Sparks — Exclusive". IndieWire. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
  13. "JK Simmons To Star In Starz Drama Series From 'The Imitation Game' Director". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2015-04-22.
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