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Shark Week Producer Anomaly Acquired by Wheelhouse
28 May
Summary
- Anomaly Entertainment, known for 40 Shark Week shows, was acquired.
- The deal integrates Anomaly into Wheelhouse's growing production ecosystem.
- Founders Kelly and Sorensen will continue creating content for new platforms.
Wheelhouse has acquired Anomaly Entertainment, a production company founded in 2017 by Matthew Kelly and Michael Sorensen. Anomaly is renowned for producing 40 shows for Discovery Channel's annual Shark Week, including titles like 'Shaq Does Shark Week' and 'Great White Abyss.' They are also set to produce 'KPop Shark Heroes' starring Ken Jeong.
The acquisition integrates Anomaly into Wheelhouse's portfolio, which includes shows for Netflix and other major streamers. Wheelhouse CEO Brent Montgomery highlighted the synergy and cultural fit, emphasizing Anomaly's success on both the buyer and seller sides of the industry. Kelly and Sorensen expressed excitement about joining Wheelhouse, seeing it as a strategic partnership for future growth.
Anomaly will continue to operate under Wheelhouse, with Kelly and Sorensen leading the development of series and global formats. Their focus will remain on sports, celebrity, and science content for various platforms, building on their existing collaborations with high-profile creators and figures such as Mark Rober, Dude Perfect, and Shaquille O'Neal.
