PRODUCER FORD LYTLE GILMORE

LAUNCHES ILLUMINATI ENTERTAINMENT

— Management and production company makes waves in film & television

with A-list comic book and video game creators —

LOS ANGELES (December 16 , 2002) – Illuminati Entertainment (illuminatientertainment.com) — a trailblazing management and production company focusing on clients with backgrounds in comic books and video games — launches with an A-list talent roster. Illuminati founder Ford Lytle Gilmore is a producer and the former Vice President of Development at Goodman/Rosen Productions , where he worked on licensed properties, including video game franchises “Crazy Taxi” and “Perfect Dark.”

While under a first-look producing deal with Goodman/Rosen, Gilmore set-up projects including a television series based on Image Comics’ hit series Noble Causes, and a feature based on the best-selling horror/western game “ Deadlands” with Artists Production Group and producer David Permut (“Face Off”) . He had garnered the first-look deal after delivering video games such as Atari’s “Area 51” to the company, which promptly collaborated with the Steve Tisch Company to set-up the property at New Line Cinema. In addition to his successful track record as a producer and development executive, Gilmore has been writing comic books professionally since high school. His most recent work is the best-selling re-launch of the 80’s cartoon franchise The Thundercats at WildStorm Productions .

Illuminati’s primary focus is selling creator-owned concepts for film and television. Secondly, and what makes the company so unique, is its ability to develop and pitch new ideas and properties that are also ideal for development in other media. Illuminati provides extensive creative services, including conceiving and designing imaginary worlds, characters and fresh ideas for ancillary industries, such as toys and video games. The company has a strong emphasis on maneuvering its creators from comics and video games into film and television.

Gilmore says, “Illuminati Entertainment grew out of the convergence of comics, games, film and television. Our clients are the creators behind some of the best-selling and most innovative properties on the market, and they all bring unique voices to the table. While a big part of our business involves representing the titles they’ve created, our concentration isn’t just on established properties—it’s on building new brands and franchises that can then crossover into comics, games and toys. As Hollywood’s appetite for comics and video games continually grows, I envision more companies like Illuminati Entertainment emerging as the next logical step in our industry’s evolution.”

Some of the talent signed to Illuminati includes: Dave Johnson, Phil Noto, Howard Chaykin, J.G. Jones, Tomm Coker, Steve Lieber, Dan Norton, Jeff Parker, and C.P. Smith. Collectively, Illuminati’s writers and artists have worked for every major publishing house on countless comics, including Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, X-men, Wolverine, Star Wars, James Bond, Transfomers and G.I.Joe. Illuminati clients have designed characters, worlds, and merchandise for video game and toy companies including: Mattel, Electronic Arts, Hasbro, Sony Computer Entertainment, Activision and Toy Biz ; working on brands such as Star Wars, Everquest , Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, Jumanji and Transformers .

About Illuminati Entertainment

Founded by producer Ford Lytle Gilmore in 2002, Illuminati Entertainment is an innovative management and production company focusing on clients with backgrounds in comic books and video games. The company grew out of the convergence of comics, games, film and television and its clients are the creators behind some of the best-selling and most original properties on the market. Illuminati’s concentration is not only on creator-owned material, but also on building new brands and franchises that can crossover into ancillary markets . The company has a strong emphasis on maneuvering its creators from comics and video games into film and television. Prior to forming Illuminati, Gilmore was an independent producer, working primarily on licensed properties including video game and comic book franchises . In addition to his successful track record as a producer and development executive, Gilmore has been writing comic books professionally since high school, having created best-selling titles for the likes of WildStorm Productions and Image Comics.

For more information, please visit www.illuminatientertaiment.com or email info@illuminatientertainment.com.