In the press

Angelo Pullen in the press

Articles, press releases, credits and records about Angelo Pullen and the companies he co-founded: 3BLACKDOT, Able and the films he financed and produced. Each entry links to the original source. For his career in brief, see Founder.txt.

3BLACKDOT

1. 3BlackDot Formed to Raise Industry Standard for Audience Engagement ↗PR Newswire · July 22, 2014The launch announcement, naming co-founders and former Machinima division heads Angelo Pullen and Luke Stepleton.
2. Entertainment Firm 3BlackDot Emerges with Ex-Machinima Execs, YouTube Gamers ↗[a]listdaily · July 23, 2014Lists Angelo Pullen, former head of affiliate development at Machinima, among the principals.
3. Ex-Machinima execs unveil multimedia prodco ↗StreamDaily (archived) · July 22, 2014Trade coverage of the launch.
4. 3BLACKDOT Launches JETPAK, The Alternative Multi-Channel Network ↗PR Newswire · November 6, 2014The launch of JETPAK, 3BLACKDOT’s creator network.
5. Legendary invests millions in partnership with YouTuber firm 3BlackDot ↗Game Developer · January 27, 2016Legendary Entertainment’s strategic investment in 3BLACKDOT.
6. Legendary Invests In YouTube Gaming Company 3BlackDot ↗Tubefilter · January 28, 2016The same investment, from the creator-economy trade press.
7. Webedia développe ses activités de gestion de talents digitaux aux États-Unis avec 3BlackDot ↗Webedia · June 14, 2017In French: Webedia announces its acquisition of 3BLACKDOT to expand its digital-talent business in the United States.
8. Avec 3BlackDot, Webedia réalise sa plus grosse acquisition à l’international ↗CB News · June 15, 2017In French: “With 3BlackDot, Webedia makes its largest international acquisition.”
9. Webedia acquiert la société d’auteurs à succès Full Fathom Five pour développer ses activités de production ↗Webedia · July 2, 2018In French: Webedia acquires the literary studio Full Fathom Five, through 3BLACKDOT.
10. mimik and 3BLACKDOT partner to create new gaming experiences ↗PR Newswire · November 8, 2018Quotes Angelo Pullen as co-founder and CEO of 3BLACKDOT.
11. RIVAL X RAZER Holiday Showdown Tournament Culminates In $150,000 Prize Pool, Finals Hosted By AT&T In Los Angeles ↗PR Newswire · December 7, 2018A 3BLACKDOT esports tournament with Razer and AT&T.
12. Digital Studio 3BlackDot Inks Deal With Management Firm BavaMedia (Exclusive) ↗The Hollywood Reporter · April 1, 2021Names Angelo Pullen among 3BLACKDOT’s co-founders.

Games published by 3BLACKDOT

1. Dead Realm ↗Steam · August 3, 2015A multiplayer horror game; publisher 3BLACKDOT.
2. No Way Out - A Dead Realm Tale ↗Steam · October 26, 2018A VR follow-up to Dead Realm; publisher 3BLACKDOT.
3. MisBits ↗Steam · March 5, 2020A multiplayer action sandbox game; publisher 3BD Games LLC, a 3BLACKDOT subsidiary. Its trailer opens with “3BLACKDOT presents”.

Film and television

1. YouTube Red Sets Adult Animated Comedy ‘Paranormal Action Squad’ Starring Vanoss, SeaNanners, Mr_Sark ↗Variety · November 2, 2016The animated series Angelo Pullen created and executive produced.
2. Did You Know There Were Two Black Financiers Behind ‘Queen & Slim’? ↗EssenceNames Angelo Pullen, then CEO and President of 3BLACKDOT, as one of the film’s two financiers.
3. Queen & Slim ↗Box Office Mojo$47.8 million worldwide box office.
4. BET Award for Best Movie ↗WikipediaQueen & Slim won Best Movie in 2020.
5. Queen & Slim ↗NetflixWhere the film streams.
6. Evelyn X Evelyn ↗Brooklyn Film FestivalLists Angelo Pullen as a producer, with the short’s festival awards.

Able

1. Fintech Startup “Able” Raises $3.2M Seed Round To Power The New Creator Economy ↗PR Newswire · October 28, 2021The seed round led by Elefund, with creators and founders as investors.
2. ‘Able’ Raises $3.3 Million From VanossGaming, Casey Neistat To Help Creators Manage Their Money ↗Tubefilter · October 28, 2021Names Angelo Pullen as Able co-founder and former co-founder and CEO of 3BLACKDOT.
3. Moonshots Capital invests in Able’s $3.29M seed round ↗Moonshots Capital on MediumAn investor’s note on the round.
4. Managing Your Finances As An Influencer Ft. Angelo Pullen And Vince Cortese Of Able ↗Net Influencer · March 8, 2022An interview with Able’s co-founders.

Speaking

1. Harnessing the Power of YouTube Influence ↗SXSW (archived schedule) · March 2015Panel with Angelo Pullen, CEO, 3BLACKDOT.
2. Marketing Indie Games Through Social Platforms ↗SXSW (archived schedule) · March 2016Panel with Angelo Pullen, CEO, 3BLACKDOT.
3. 3BlackDot YouTube Signings ↗SXSW (archived schedule) · March 20163BLACKDOT at the SXSW Gaming Expo.
4. SXSW 2017 session ↗SXSW (archived schedule) · March 2017Session listing from the 2017 schedule.

Earlier

1. Founders of Greenhouse Studios Angelo Pullen, Moni Boyce, Desi Green ↗Getty Images · June 10, 2009News photo of the Greenhouse Studios founders.

Profiles

• IMDb ↗
• LinkedIn ↗