ESPN Films
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ESPN Films, formerly known as ESPN Original Entertainment (EOE), is an American production company which produces and distributes sports films and documentaries. It is owned by ESPN Inc., a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company (which owns a controlling 80% stake) and Hearst Communications (which owns the remaining 20%).
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Formerly | ESPN Original Entertainment (2001-2007) |
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Company type | Subsidiary |
Industry | Film |
Genre | Sports television and films |
Founded | 2001; 23 years ago (2001) |
Key people | |
Owners | The Walt Disney Company (80%) Hearst Communications (20%) |
Parent | ESPN Inc. |
Website | espn |
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Created in March 2008, ESPN Films produces films covering sports-related stories. Projects from the subsidiary include 30 for 30 (and its offshoots 30 for 30: Soccer Stories and the digital series 30 for 30 Shorts), the critically acclaimed Nine for IX series and SEC Storied.[1]