Tollin/Robbins Productions
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Film and television production |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | Mike Tollin, Brian Robbins |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Joe Davola (unofficial partner) |
Tollin Productions—previously known as Tollin/Robbins Productions and Marquee/Tollin/Robbins—is a U.S.-based company specializing in film and television production. It was founded in 1994 by Mike Tollin and Brian Robbins. From 1994 to 2013 and again from 2021 onward, Joe Davola served as an unofficial partner, collaborating closely with Robbins and Tollin on numerous projects.
History
Brian Robbins and Mike Tollin launched Tollin/Robbins Productions in 1994, initially concentrating on sports-themed documentaries. Their inaugural overall agreement was secured at Warner Bros. Television with creator Ryan Murphy, who was then recognized for the series Popular.
In 2002, the company arranged a two-year first-look film deal with Paramount Pictures, complemented by a television partnership with Warner Bros. Television. Caitlin Scanlon was named head of the film division, tasked with overseeing the production of two to three movies each year.
By April 2003, Tollin/Robbins had two pilots under consideration at ABC and inked a two-year development contract with Touchstone Television, which included profit-sharing arrangements and external sales rights. Their contract with Warner Bros. concluded in May 2003.
During their tenure at Touchstone, the company developed NBC's drama Inconceivable and ABC's comedy Savages, both of which aired during the 2005–2006 television season but were canceled shortly thereafter. In June 2006, NBC Universal Television terminated its production agreement with Tollin/Robbins without any series being produced under that deal.
After their Disney agreement ended in March 2007, Robbins and Tollin reduced Tollin/Robbins Productions' activities to focus on individual ventures. Robbins entered into a two-year first-look deal with DreamWorks, while Tollin pursued film projects through collaborations with Lionsgate and Greenestreet Pictures/Mandeville Films. Despite this shift, Tollin/Robbins continued overseeing ongoing productions and development initiatives.
In March 2010, Tollin/Robbins filed a $100 million lawsuit against Warner Bros., alleging improper handling of profits related to Smallville, including revenue from affiliate sales to The WB and The CW, as well as profit participation involving DC Comics. This legal dispute was resolved privately in January 2013.
Movies
- Hardwood Dreams
- Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream
- The Show
- Good Burger produced for Nickelodeon Movies
- Varsity Blues
- Big Fat Liar
- The Perfect Score, co-produced alongside Paramount Pictures
- The Shaggy Dog produced for Walt Disney Pictures
- Hardball
- Summer Catch
- Ready to Rumble
- Radio
- Coach Carter
- Dreamer
- Wild Hogs
- Norbit, created for DreamWorks Pictures
- Meet Dave, produced for 20th Century Fox
List of TV shows
| Duration | Title | Network |
|---|---|---|
| 1994–2005 | All That | Nickelodeon |
| 1996–2000 | Kenan & Kel | Nickelodeon |
| 1996–2002 | Arli$$ | HBO |
| 1998–2001 | Cousin Skeeter | Nickelodeon |
| 1999–2002 | The Amanda Show | Nickelodeon |
| 2000 | Hype | The WB |
| 2001–2011 | Smallville | The WB / The CW |
| 2001–2002 | The Nightmare Room | Kids' WB |
| 2002–2003 | The Nick Cannon Show | Nickelodeon |
| 2002–2003 | Slamball | TNN / Spike TV |
| 2002–2006 | What I Like About You | The WB |
| 2002–2003 | Birds of Prey | The WB |
| 2003–2004 | I'm with Her | ABC |
| 2003–2012 | One Tree Hill | The WB / The CW |
| 2004 | The Days | ABC |
| 2005 | Global Frequency | The WB |
| 2005 | Inconceivable | NBC |
| 2006 | Crumbs | ABC |
| 2006 | ESPN | |
| 2007 | ESPN | |
| 2012–2013 | Wedding Band | TBS |
| 2021 | Klutch Academy | BET |