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Dakota Pictures

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American film and television production company)

Dakota Pictures is an American film/television production company and development company created by Director/Writer/Producer Troy Miller in 1985. Early on, Miller established Dakota as a creative destination for talented writers, directors and producers. It originally known as Dakota North Entertainment until 2004, when it changed to Dakota Pictures.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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Dakota Pictures is an American film/television production company and development company created by Director/Writer/Producer Troy Miller in 1985. Early on, Miller established Dakota as a creative destination for talented writers, directors and producers. It originally known as Dakota North Entertainment until 2004, when it changed to Dakota Pictures. Dakota actively produces scripted and reality-based series and specials, with of a strong history of being a destination for alternative comedy and mainstream entertainment.2

The story

Founded by Troy Miller in 1985.1

Leadership

Who has led Dakota Pictures, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Products and brands

The Sunday Comics (1991–1992)

Mr. Show (1995–1998)

Run Ronnie Run (2002)

David Blaine: Vertigo (2002)

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Viva La Bam (2003–2005)

The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou (2004)

20: Entertainment Weekly's Scariest Movies (2004)

The Entertainment Weekly Guide: Guilty Pleasures (2005)

Celebrity Autobiography: In Their Own Words (2005)

Van Stone: Tour of Duty (2006)

Wyclef Jean in America (2006)

Just For Laughs (2006)

Behind The Lines (2007)

Brian Regan: Standing Up (2007)

The Bobby Lee Project (2008)

Wait, Wait... Don't Tell Me! (2008)

Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! (2008)

John Oliver: Terrifying Times (2008)

Brian Regan: The Epitome of Hyperbole (2008)

Jo Koy: Don't Make Him Angry (2009)

Flight of the Conchords (2007–2009)

Martin Short: Let Freedom Hum (2009)

David Alan Grier: Comedy You Can Believe You (2009)

Bored to Death (2009–2011)

Eagleheart (2011–2014)

Brand X with Russell Brand (2012–2013)

Deadbeat (2014)

12 Deadly Days (2016)

From Wikipedia’s article on Dakota Pictures, shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.4

Timeline

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