Frisco-based The Gearbox Entertainment Co. has acquired Captured Dimensions, another Frisco-based company that specializes in 3D capture, scanning, and reconstruction services.
Gearbox said that Jordan Williams will continue as head of Captured Dimensions and report directly to Randy Pitchford, president and founder of Gearbox Entertainment. No terms of the deal were released.
“We’ve had the pleasure of working with Jordan and his team at Captured Dimensions on several projects over the years – this deal brings a wealth of talent into the Gearbox family in several key areas, and I’m excited to welcome them,” Sean Haran, chief business officer of Gearbox Entertainment Co., said in a statement. “This acquisition brings incredible technology into the fold for future projects and enables further expansion of offerings to strategic partners across multiple business units.”
A 10-year veteran of the film and video game industry, Captured Dimensions has worked on movies from such companies as 20th Century Fox, Lionsgate, Sony Pictures, Netflix, and several titles from both 2K Games and Electronic Arts.
‘Runway for growth and opportunity’
“This merger gives us an incredible runway for growth and opportunity. We’re excited to work hand-in-hand with some of the most talented developers around the world and continue providing our best-in-class services to our current clients and new partners,” Williams, president and founder of Captured Dimensions, said in a statement. “On behalf of the entire team here at Captured Dimensions, I’m looking forward to what we can capture and bring to life as a part of Gearbox.”
Gearbox, founded in 1999, is an award-winning, creator and distributor of transmedia entertainment. It’s known for successful game franchises, as well as acquired properties Duke Nukem and Homeworld, which it distributes worldwide.
Gearbox Entertainment includes subsidiaries Gearbox Software, Gearbox Publishing, Gearbox Studio, and Gearbox Properties.
It developed hit video games and franchises such as Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, Brothers in Arms, and Borderlands.
In 2021, Gearbox Entertainment was acquired by Embracer Group as a wholly-owned subsidiary in a deal worth up to $1.3 billion.
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