Larry Kasanoff

About Larry Kasanoff

Lawrence Kasanoff produces movies, animated movies, and location based entertainment largely based on some of the world’s biggest brands, including Spider-Man, Mortal Kombat, Justice League, Lego, Star Trek, and Star Wars.He knows that massive success requires taking big risks. It means embracing your crazy side: the most unique, boldest, and bravest part of you, and your greatest asset when it comes to creating something truly original. In his forthcoming book, A Touch of The Madness, he shares behind-the-scenes stories of some of Hollywood’s biggest blockbusters—including Terminator 2 Judgment Day, Platoon, True Lies, Dirty Dancing, and the Mortal Kombat film series—to show you the three principles that form the foundation of a thriving career in any industry: —Create a great idea that will excite your audience—Ask as many times (and as many people) as it takes to get a “yes”—Play while you work. don’t forget to have fun with itThe current of the river of life will always try to pull you towards the middle, towards complacency and mediocrity. Other companies or competitors that don’t give into that current will eclipse you. The best tool you have for swimming against that current of mediocrity is innovation.Kasanoff has been profiled in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, TIME, WIRED, and has been featured on CNN, Fox News, ABC World News Tonight, CNBC, The Howard Stern Show and many more.

Experience

1. Chief Executive Officer

   Threshold Entertainment

   Jan 1995 — Present

Education

• The Wharton School

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

• Cornell University

  Bachelor's degree