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Rideback

Formerly	Lin Pictures (2007–2018)
Company type	Private
Industry	Entertainment
Founded	December 12, 2007; 17 years ago (2007-12-12)
Founder	Dan Lin
Headquarters	Los Angeles, California, United States
Key people	Jonathan Eirich Michael LoFaso (co-CEOs) Nick Reynolds (vice president of film) Lindsey Liberatore (EVP of television) Courtney Tarantin (vice president of television) Ryan Halprin (senior vice president of production) Ciao Zhao (executive assistant, film)
Products	Motion pictures television
Website	rideback.com

Rideback (formerly Lin Pictures until 2018) is a film and television production company formed on December 12, 2007 by producer Dan Lin. Its notable films include The Lego Movie franchise.

History

On December 12, 2007, Dan Lin announced that he would leave Warner Bros. as senior vice president of production, to launch his company Lin Pictures.

In 2008, the studio hired Jon Silk as vice president of production and Stephen Gilchrist as director of development for film production.

In 2011, they launched its own roots into television, signing a deal with Warner Bros. Television, to produce TV shows, and hired Jennifer Gwartz to run the new television division with Dan Lin.

In 2014, the studio was successful in the television industry when their first TV show Forever was picked up to series by ABC. It even gained more success when the studio's second TV series Lethal Weapon by Fox and it ended up gaining more success.

In 2017, they hired TriStar Television executive Lindsey Liberatore as senior vice president of its television unit.

In 2018, the studio was renamed to Rideback, as a next generation company to focus on filmmaker collaboration.

In 2019, the studio and Media Rights Capital decided to launch the Rideback TV Incubator and kick off with the inaugural class of writers and mentors for the TV incubator.

The company most recently signed a deal with Universal Pictures.

In February 2024, Lin left Rideback to join Netflix as head of film, with Jonathan Eirich and Michael LaFaso being promoted to co-CEOs. Lin will continue to serve as a board member on the non-profit group Rideback Rise.

Filmography

Theatrical films

2000s

2010s

2020s

Upcoming

Direct-to-video/streaming films

2010s

TV shows

2010s

2020s

References

1. Garrett, Diane (December 12, 2007). "Dan Lin exits post at WB". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
2. Garrett, Diane (February 21, 2008). "Lin Pictures taps Silk, Gilchrist". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
3. Andreeva, Nellie (August 2, 2011). "Dan Lin's Company Launches TV Division, Signs Overall Deal With Warner Bros TV". Deadline. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
4. Andreeva, Nellie (May 9, 2014). "ABC Picks Up 'Selfie', 'Forever', Jeff Lowell Comedy, 'Galavant', 'The Whispers', 'How To Get Away With Murder', 'American Crime', 'Black-ish' To Series". Deadline. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
5. Andreeva, Nellie (May 13, 2016). "In-Season Stacking Rights – The New Upfront Battleground: Pilot Season 2016". Deadline. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
6. Otterson, Joe (September 22, 2017). "Lin Pictures Hires Tristar's Lindsey Liberatore as Head of TV". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
7. McNary, Dave (May 23, 2018). "Warner Bros. Re-Signs 'It,' 'Lego Movie,' 'Sherlock Holmes' Producer Dan Lin". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
8. Otterson, Joe (February 7, 2019). "Dan Lin's Rideback, MRC Launch TV Drama Incubator". Variety. Retrieved May 10, 2020.
9. Kroll, Justin (January 27, 2021). "Dan Lin And His Rideback Production Banner Signs First-Look Deal With Universal Pictures". Deadline. Retrieved January 28, 2021.
10. D'Alessandro, Anthony; Fleming, Mike Jr (February 28, 2024). "Dan Lin Replacing Scott Stuber As Netflix Film Chief". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 29, 2024.
11. Galuppo, Mia (February 18, 2020). "Amblin and Rideback Team for Jo Koy Comedy 'Easter Sunday' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
12. Kit, Borys (February 16, 2021). "Jay Chandrasekhar to Direct Family Comedy 'Easter Sunday' for Amblin (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
13. Kuznikov, Selena (August 9, 2024). "Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Remake Gets First Look at CGI Stitch and 2025 Release". Variety. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
14. Kelley, Aiden (July 2, 2023). "'Sherlock Holmes 3': Cast, Plot, Director, and Everything We Know So Far". Collider. Archived from the original on July 18, 2023. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
15. Jirak, Jamie (July 19, 2023). "New LEGO Movie to Be Live-Action and Animation Hybrid From The Lost City Directors". ComicBook.com. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
16. "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee to be adapted into a film by Disney". WhatsOnStage.com. April 23, 2021. Retrieved August 26, 2024.
17. Grobar, Matt (May 19, 2022). "Universal Acquires Action-Comedy 'Shots! Shots! Shots!'; Jason Momoa To Star". Deadline. Retrieved June 7, 2022.

External links

• Official website
• Lin Pictures on the Internet Movie Database
• Rideback on the Internet Movie Database

• Film production companies of the United States
• Television production companies of the United States
• Entertainment companies based in California
• Companies based in Los Angeles
• Entertainment companies established in 2007
• 2007 establishments in California