Larry Tanz has extensive expertise in producing, developing and financing successful film, television, and cross-platform projects including documentary film features Running the Sahara and First Descent (Universal Pictures) and the Emmy-nominated TV series Project Greenlight (HBO, Bravo). In December 2009, Mr. Tanz was appointed President of Vuguru, the leading independent studio developing and financing scripted content for emerging and traditional platforms. Vuguru, which was founded by Michael Eisner in 2006 and recently backed by Canada’s Rogers Media in October 2009, will develop and finance an expanded slate of original series in 2010.
Before joining Vuguru, Mr. Tanz served as President and Co-founder of Agility Studios, which develops and finances intellectual property based businesses. While at Agility, Mr. Tanz helped develop the multi-platform franchise The Legion of Extraordinary Dancers, which was acquired for distribution by Paramount.
Prior to Agility, Mr. Tanz served as CEO and President of LivePlanet, founded by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck. He created profitability for the company while also negotiating high-profile deals with top studios including Universal, Miramax, ABC, NBC, MTV, E! and Spike TV.
Before his tenure at LivePlanet, Mr. Tanz served as Director of Strategy and Operations at AOL Time Warner, where he managed acquisitions and strategy around subsidiary brands (including Moviefone, ICQ, Spinner/WinAmp, MapQuest, DigitalCities and AIM). Before AOL Time Warner, he was Senior Associate at Mercer Management Consulting, where he helped Fortune 100 clients develop and implement new products and strategies.
