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View Featured Project	About Us Gamma World Entertainment or GWE was formed by Paul Caplan-Bennet, Jared Yarbrough and Benjamin Scantlin, that combined, have over 45 years in the entertainment industry. GWE will first focus on creating and producing web content in the supernatural genre. Recognizing the explosive growth of the internet and a need for exploration of the out of the ordinary Gamma World Entertainment came into being. Armed with a specific approach and focus GWE is ready to create a new business and creative model for internet content. PAUL CAPLAN-BENNETT (PRODUCER) - Paul was recently elected to serve as President of The Talent Managers Association for the second time. He first served in that position from July 1999 till 2001. He held the position of President Emeritus of The Talent Managers Association from 2003-2007. He is also Secretary/Treasurer of The National Association of Artists Managers. After a getting a degree in Speech/Theatre form Long Island University, Paul started his professional career at The Roundabout Theatre in New York. He moved to Los Angeles where he co-founded the highly acclaimed New Artef Players. From there he segued to the position of Chief Financial Officer for Dupree Dance Academy. He then moved to Florida where he served as Producing/Managing Director of The Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville. New York called and he went back to open East Coast Arts, a performing arts center in New Rochelle. Having acted, directed and produced, Paul returned to Los Angeles to use his many talents in television and film. His varied creative and business background led to his becoming Director of Promotions/Corporate Relations for Comic Relief. During his 6 ½ years in that position he created successful corporate promotions and produced special events that raised millions of dollars for Healthcare for the Homeless. He worked with, discovered and developed up-and-coming comics to be part of Comic Relief. In 1995 he left to form his own talent management/production company; PB Management. His clients have appeared in numerous television shows and films. His company has a first look deal with HBO Original Programming. He is involved in developing many projects under consideration by networks, studios and production companies. Paul has been listed in “Who’s Who in the West.” He has received commendations from the Governor of Florida, The Mayor of Los Angeles and numerous non-profit organizations for outstanding work in helping charitable causes. JARED YARBROUGH (WRITER/DIRECTOR) - Jared is from the small rural town of Havre de Grace, Maryland. He studied at Towson University, just outside of Baltimore, receiving hi Bachelor’s Degree in Music Industry. Upon graduating, Jared applied and was accepted to Widener University School of Law, where he planned on studying Entertainment Law, but before commencing the first semester had an epiphany to apply to film school. This led him to Chapman University’s world renowned graduate film conservatory. He completed the program and now holds a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Producing. Jared currently resides in Burbank, California where he continues to write new and exciting supernatural and adventurous dramatic television pilots, as well as features, and a fantasy novel. He is represented by Paul Caplan-Bennett of PB Management and Roger Strull of Preferred Artists. As the Writer and Director of GammaWorld Entertainment, Inc’s premier project, “OLYMPUS,” Jared is very excited to join forces with producers Paul Caplan-Bennett and Ben Scantlin to form a unique and innovative production and new media company. BENJAMIN SCANTLIN (PRODUCER) - With tangible enthusiasm for creating quality entertainment, Benjamin Scantlin is positioned in the heart of Hollywood. He has held various titles on a wide range of projects—films, television programs, commercials, music videos, and live stage productions—giving him a broad understanding of what it takes to get the job done from pre through post production. Originally from the small town of Liberal, Kansas, Benjamin has always had a strong appreciation for the art of visual storytelling. After moving to Los Angeles, he collaborated with numerous industry veterans who helped him build experience and shape his hands on approach. Ben has served as a personal assistant to Emmy Award winning writer/producer John Wells (“ER,” “The West Wing,” & “Third Watch”), worked with Academy Award winning Lawrence Bender on “The Mexican” starring Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts, and assisted on the production of writer/director Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill Vol. I & II.” Having garnered an interest in talent management early in his career, Benjamin then contacted Bob Marcucci, one of the industry’s top entertainment managers. Together they expanded Mr. Marcucci’s firm to include film representation, for which Benjamin was made President of Production and Talent Management. Following this, he decided to start his own production/talent management company, and in 2006, Imagination 9 was formed. As President & CEO, Benjamin manages a core group of clients—actors, singers, dancers, writers, and directors from his Burbank office. His talented roster of individuals has appeared on network and cable television shows, motion pictures, and national commercials.	View Olympus Trailer
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Gamma World Entertainment or GWE was formed by Paul Caplan-Bennet, Jared Yarbrough and Benjamin Scantlin, that combined, have over 45 years in the entertainment industry. GWE will first focus on creating and producing web content in the supernatural genre. Recognizing the explosive growth of the internet and a need for exploration of the out of the ordinary Gamma World Entertainment came into being. Armed with a specific approach and focus GWE is ready to create a new business and creative model for internet content.

PAUL CAPLAN-BENNETT (PRODUCER) - Paul was recently elected to serve as President of The Talent Managers Association for the second time. He first served in that position from July 1999 till 2001. He held the position of President Emeritus of The Talent Managers Association from 2003-2007. He is also Secretary/Treasurer of The National Association of Artists Managers.

After a getting a degree in Speech/Theatre form Long Island University, Paul started his professional career at The Roundabout Theatre in New York. He moved to Los Angeles where he co-founded the highly acclaimed New Artef Players. From there he segued to the position of Chief Financial Officer for Dupree Dance Academy. He then moved to Florida where he served as Producing/Managing Director of The Hippodrome State Theatre in Gainesville. New York called and he went back to open East Coast Arts, a performing arts center in New Rochelle. Having acted, directed and produced, Paul returned to Los Angeles to use his many talents in television and film.

His varied creative and business background led to his becoming Director of Promotions/Corporate Relations for Comic Relief. During his 6 ½ years in that position he created successful corporate promotions and produced special events that raised millions of dollars for Healthcare for the Homeless. He worked with, discovered and developed up-and-coming comics to be part of Comic Relief.

In 1995 he left to form his own talent management/production company; PB Management. His clients have appeared in numerous television shows and films. His company has a first look deal with HBO Original Programming. He is involved in developing many projects under consideration by networks, studios and production companies.

Paul has been listed in “Who’s Who in the West.” He has received commendations from the Governor of Florida, The Mayor of Los Angeles and numerous non-profit organizations for outstanding work in helping charitable causes.

JARED YARBROUGH (WRITER/DIRECTOR) - Jared is from the small rural town of Havre de Grace, Maryland.  He studied at Towson University, just outside of Baltimore, receiving hi Bachelor’s Degree in Music Industry.  Upon graduating, Jared applied and was accepted to Widener University School of Law, where he planned on studying Entertainment Law, but before commencing the first semester had an epiphany to apply to film school. This led him to Chapman University’s world renowned graduate film conservatory.  He completed the program and now holds a Master of Fine Arts in Film and Television Producing.

Jared currently resides in Burbank, California where he continues to write new and exciting supernatural and adventurous dramatic television pilots, as well as features, and a fantasy novel.  He is represented by Paul Caplan-Bennett of PB Management and Roger Strull of Preferred Artists.

As the Writer and Director of GammaWorld Entertainment, Inc’s premier project, “OLYMPUS,” Jared is very excited to join forces with producers Paul Caplan-Bennett and Ben Scantlin to form a unique and innovative production and new media company.

BENJAMIN SCANTLIN (PRODUCER) - With tangible enthusiasm for creating quality entertainment, Benjamin Scantlin is positioned in the heart of Hollywood.  He has held various titles on a wide range of projects—films, television programs, commercials, music videos, and live stage productions—giving him a broad understanding of what it takes to get the job done from pre through post production.
 
Originally from the small town of Liberal, Kansas, Benjamin has always had a strong appreciation for the art of visual storytelling. After moving to Los Angeles, he collaborated with numerous industry veterans who helped him build experience and shape his hands on approach. Ben has served as a personal assistant to Emmy Award winning writer/producer John Wells (“ER,” “The West Wing,” & “Third Watch”), worked with Academy Award winning Lawrence Bender on “The Mexican” starring Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts, and assisted on the production of writer/director Quentin Tarantino’s “Kill Bill Vol. I & II.”

Having garnered an interest in talent management early in his career, Benjamin then contacted Bob Marcucci, one of the industry’s top entertainment managers. Together they expanded Mr. Marcucci’s firm to include film representation, for which Benjamin was made President of Production and Talent Management.
 
Following this, he decided to start his own production/talent management company, and in 2006, Imagination 9 was formed. As President & CEO, Benjamin manages a core group of clients—actors, singers, dancers, writers, and directors from his Burbank office. His talented roster of individuals has appeared on network and cable television shows, motion pictures, and national commercials.