Arch Gate Pictures
"The papers are signed! The animation staff is hired! Arch Gate Pictures is opened for business!" |
Arch Gate Pictures, also known as Archgate Films[2], is an animation company founded and owned by Nathan Arch. It is the new owner of the Bendy IP, as of 1972 following the death of Joey Drew.[1]
History
Founded by Nathan sometime in 1972, Arch Gate Pictures bought the rights to the Bendy IP in February 10, 1972. Upon buying the property of Joey Drew Studios, Arch Gate moved all of the holdings to their Joey Drew exhibit. Arch Gate then started producing: old and new Bendy cartoons, albums, songs, and even new plushies, all in an act to make Joey Drew proud.
At some point in time, Wilson, Nathan's son, managed to become an employee for Arch Gate after previously helping transfer the Ink Machine to the main studio. At another undisclosed point, Audrey Drew began to work at Arch Gate and managed to become employee of the month at the company.
After the studio obtained the Ink Machine, Alan Gray, the CEO of the Gent Corporation visited the studio in an attempt to get the Ink Machine back. However, the receptionist knew nothing about it, and he left. However, he kept visiting in order to get the Ink Machine while Wilson took note of it.
Following the events of Bendy and the Dark Revival, the Ink Machine was taken from Arch Gate by Gent for unknown reasons.
Background
Little is known about Archgate Films save for the following: it produces feature-length films. Allison Pendle, according to her note message found in Joey's apartment, worked at Archgate Films as a voice actress for the unseen film series as well as possibly other projects, and that Joey Drew's old friend, Nathan Arch served as the founder and owner of the company itself.[3]
Archgate Films products
Films
- Untitled animated film and its unspecified amount of sequels.[3]
Comic Books
- After buying the Bendy library from Joey, Archgate Films republished the surviving Bendy comics in a new comic compilation book.[2]
Employees
- Nathan Arch (Founder and Owner)
- Wilson Arch (Unknown, posed as Janitor)
- Audrey Drew (Animator)
Archgate Films
- Allison Pendle (Voice Actress)
Behind the scenes
"Look pal, if you think I'm doing my job AND yours, I'm outta here!" - Wally Franks
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Press Archive, BENDY IS BACK! Published by Joey Drew Studios Inc.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bendy: Crack-up Comics Collection. Introduction by Nathan Arch. Page 5. Written by Vannotes and illustrated by Mady Giuliani and Ciro Cangialosi, published by Scholastic on September 1, 2020.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Bendy and the Ink Machine. Chapter 5 - The Last Reel. Developed and published by Joey Drew Studios Inc on October 26, 2018.