'Fanboy' Movie Producer to Fly Solo

Legendary Pictures, a Longtime Warner Bros. Partner, Needs to Prove Itself Again

July 1, 2013 7:59 p.m. ET

Eight years ago, Thomas Tull was part of a parade of moneymen who got a seat at the Hollywood table by using private-equity backing to co-finance movies with major studios.

Many left with their tails between their legs. But Mr. Tull's Legendary Pictures LLC went on a winning streak. It co-financed a string of hits with Time Warner Inc.'s Warner Bros., including "The Dark Knight," "The Hangover" and...

Available to Subscribers