Nerdist Industries is a multi-platform genre and popular content content generator whose pipeline includes a website, YouTube channel, iTunes podcast and BBC America show.

Legendary chairman and CEO Thomas Tull was an early investor in Nerdist.

Founder Chris Hardwick and CEO Peter Levin will continue in their current roles within Nerdist, which will maintain editorial autonomy and operations.

The pair also become co-presidents of Legendary’s digital business. Hardwick will function as co-president of digital content and Levin as co-president of digital strategy.