Infinitum Nihil

Infinitum Nihil is an American film production company, founded by Johnny Depp. The company is run by Depp's sister Christi Dembrowski.[1][2] Depp founded the company in 2004 to develop projects where he will serve as actor and/or producer.[3]

Infinitum Nihil
TypePrivate
IndustryMotion picture
Founded2004
FounderJohnny Depp
Headquarters
Los Angeles, CA
Key people
Christi Dembrowski
(President)
Sam Sarkar
(Director of Development)
ProductsFilm production
Websiteinfinitum-nihil.com

History

The Rum Diary, based on the novel by Hunter S. Thompson, was released on October 28, 2011, starring Depp as Paul Kemp in a screenplay adapted and directed by Bruce Robinson.[4]

Dark Shadows was released on May 11, 2012. Depp stars in and produces this gothic film based on the Dark Shadows TV series; Tim Burton directs.[4]

The Walt Disney Company has picked up The Night Stalker and a biopic of Paul Revere, both as possible starring vehicles for Depp. He will produce both films with Christi Dembrowski.[5]

It has been announced that the company and Illumination Entertainment will co-produce a biopic of Dr. Seuss, with Depp slated to produce and possibly star.[6]

On February 7, 2012, it was announced that the company will produce a film based on the memoir of the West Memphis Three's Damien Echols. The book (and subsequently, the film) will focus on Echols' experience on death row after being wrongfully convicted for three murders with two friends in 1993. Depp, who is a big supporter of the Memphis Three and proving their innocence, will co-produce the film with Christi Dembrowski, Echols, and his wife, Lorri Davis.[7][8]

In October 2012, it was announced that Depp will start a publishing company sharing the name "Infinitum Nihil" with the production company. It will be part of HarperCollins, and according to Depp will "deliver publications worthy of peoples' time, of peoples' concern, publications that might ordinarily never have breached the parapet."[9]

In January 2013, the imprint company released its first book, House of Earth, written by folk singer Woody Guthrie in 1947.[10] 2015 saw the release of The Unraveled Tales of Bob Dylan by Douglas Brinkley,[11] as well as Narcisa by Jonathan Shaw.[12]

In August 2017, it was announced that Infinitum Nihil would produce a television series based on Funcom's The Secret World IP.[13] In 2017, his production company signed a deal with IM Global.[14]

Filmography
YearFilmDirectorProduction company(s)BudgetGrossRT
2011The Rum DiaryBruce RobinsonCo-production with FilmDistrict and GK Films.$45 million$23.9 million50%[15]
HugoMartin ScorseseCo-production with Paramount Pictures, Entertainment Film Distributors and GK Films.$150 million$185.8 million93%[16]
2012Dark ShadowsTim BurtonCo-production with Warner Bros. Pictures, Roadshow Entertainment and Village Roadshow Pictures.$150 million$245.5 million36%[17]
2013The Lone RangerGore VerbinskiCo-production with Walt Disney Pictures and Jerry Bruckheimer Productions.$250 million$260.5 million31%[18]
2015MortdecaiDavid KoeppCo-production with Lionsgate and MWM Studios.$60 million$47.3 million12%[19]
Black MassScott CooperCo-production with Warner Bros. Pictures, Cross Creek Pictures and RatPac-Dune Entertainment.$53 million$99.8 million73%[20]
2018City of LiesBrad FurmanCo-production with Miramax.N/A
The ProfessorWayne RobertsCo-production with Saban Capital Group and Open Road Films.N/A$1.6 million10%[21]
TBAMinamataAndrew LevitasCo-production with Metalwork Pictures.N/A

Bibliography
  • House of Earth (2013)
  • See Hear Yoko (2015)
  • Narcisa (2015)
  • The Unraveled Tales of Bob Dylan (2015)

References
  1. Siegel, Tatiana (2010-01-21). "Scorsese eyes 'Hugo' for next project". Variety. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
  2. Nikki Finke (2009-03-19). "Johnny Come Lately? Tim Burton May Push Back Dark Shadows Start Date". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2010-03-24.
  3. "Johnny Depp Infinitum Nihil". Deppimpact.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-05. Retrieved 2013-08-11.
  4. Anthony D'Alessandro (2009-09-23). "Tracey Jacobs Boasts A-list Roster". Variety. Retrieved 2009-11-04.
  5. Kit, Borys (2011-07-11). "Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil and Disney Pick Up Two Features". The Hollywood Reporter.
  6. Kit, Borys (2011-10-06). "Johnny Depp to Become Dr. Seuss for Illumination and Universal (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter.
  7. "Johnny Depp's Company Options Death Row Memoir From Damien Echols of the West Memphis Three | /Film". Slashfilm.com. 2012-02-07. Retrieved 2013-08-11.
  8. "Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil Options Forthcoming Memoir By West Memphis Three's Damien Echols". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 2013-08-11.
  9. Italie, Hillel (2012-10-16). "APNewsBreak: Johnny Depp starting publishing imprint, releasing Bob Dylan, Woody Guthrie books". Associated Press. Retrieved 2015-02-14.
  10. Guthrie, Woody (2013-02-05). "Woody Guthrie's 'House Of Earth' Calls 'This Land' Home". NPR. Retrieved 2013-08-11.
  11. "Johnny Depp Is Launching A Book Publishing Imprint". Huffingtonpost.com. 2012-10-16. Retrieved 2013-08-11.
  12. http://pagesix.com/2015/01/31/johnny-depp-to-republish-cult-classic-novel
  13. "Johnny Depp's Infinitum Nihil To Produce The Secret World TV Series - Secret World Legends". Secret World Legends. 2017-08-15. Retrieved 2017-08-15.
  14. McNary, Dave (2017-06-14). "Johnny Depp Signs First-Look Deal With IM Global". Variety. Retrieved 2020-12-26.
  15. "The Rum Diary (2011)". Rotten Tomatoes. Flixster. Retrieved November 7, 2011.
  16. "Hugo (2011)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 7, 2019.
  17. "Dark Shadows". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved April 12, 2012.
  18. "The Lone Ranger (2013)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango. Retrieved March 14, 2019.
  19. "Mortdecai". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 29 April 2019.
  20. "Black Mass (2015)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 28, 2018.
  21. "The Professor (2019)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved June 23, 2019.
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