A new startup with huge backing is launching under the new gTLD domain name Pocket.Watch
The startup with describes itself as a new kind of entertainment company:
“In today’s ever-expanding, shape-shifting entertainment universe, we’re planting a flag for kids.
A new kind of entertainment company, Pocketwatch is fresh, fast and exuberant — combining the vitality of today’s digital grassroots with the enduring power of classic, epic storytelling.
It’s for small-screen video and big-screen blockbusters, games, toys, and everything else kids love.
A daring outlet for creators and visionaries, Pocketwatch creates, acquires, distributes and curates content across many platforms. But more than anything Pocket.Watch is the entertainment headquarters kids have been waiting for.”
The backers of the company read like a who’s who of Hollywood:Robert Downey Jr.
Downey Ventures
Les Moonves
Chairman of the Board, President, and CEO, CBS Corporation
Jon Landau
Producer, Avatar & Titanic
Chris Jacquemin
Partner, Head of Digital Media, WME-IMG
Steve Friedlander
EVP, Theatrical Distribution, CBS Films
Doug Robinson
Television Producer, The Goldbergs and Rules of Engagement
Mike Moumoutjis
GM, Digital Commerce, Goodbaby
Matt Diamond
CEO, Defy Media
Doug Hirsch
Co-Founder & Co-CEO, GoodRX
Don Keller
Partner, Orrick
Anil Singh
Chief Sales & Marketing Officer (Former, 1995-2001), Yahoo!
Jonathan Skogmo
Founder & CEO, Jukin Media
Moj Mahdara
Co-Founder & CEO, Beautycon Media
Matthew Leaf
Co-Head, Motion Picture Business Affairs, CAA
J.P. Williams
President & CEO, Parallel Entertainment Pictures
Robert Goldberg
CEO, Fresno Inc.
Brad Zions
Angel Investor
David Sievers
EVP (Former 2010 – 2016), Maker Studios