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Jax Media
TypePrivate
IndustryProduction company
Founded2011; 12 years ago (2011) in New York City, New York, U.S.
Founder
HeadquartersNew York City, New York, U.S.
Key people
Brooke Posch (President)
ParentImagine Entertainment
Websitejaxmedia.com

Jax Media is an American film and television production company co-founded by Tony Hernandez, Lilly Burns, and John Skidmore.[1][2][3] It is known for producing long-running series Broad City, Difficult People, Younger, and Inside Amy Schumer.

In February 2018, Imagine Entertainment acquired a controlling stake in Jax Media.[4][5]

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Source: "Jax Media", Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, (2023, February 2nd), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jax_Media.

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References
  1. ^ "About". Jax Media. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
  2. ^ Rose, Lacey (2022-01-11). "Jax Media Elevates Brooke Posch to President". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
  3. ^ White, Peter (2022-01-10). "Jax Media's Tony Hernandez & Lilly Burns Promoted To Presidents Of Imagine Entertainment, Will Oversee Film & TV". Deadline. Retrieved 2022-02-10.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (20 February 2018). "Imagine Entertainment Takes Controlling Interest In Comedy Series Producer Jax Media". Deadline. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
  5. ^ Littleton, Cynthia (21 February 2018). "Imagine Entertainment Acquires Tony Hernandez's Jax Media". Variety. Retrieved 17 May 2018.
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