Lee Baker and Marco Derhy Advance Stan Lee’s LEGION OF 5 Across Film, Games and AI-Assisted Filmmaking

BEVERLY HILLS, CA, August 25th, 2026, FinanceWire

Lee Baker and Marco Derhy are advancing Stan Lee’s LEGION OF 5 through a partnership focused on creative development, production strategy, technology integration and global entertainment opportunities across film, gaming, and AI-assisted filmmaking.

The partnership brings together Baker’s experience in filmmaking, visual effects, writing and emerging production technology with Derhy’s background in production, financing, business development, strategic partnerships and international outreach. Together, they are continuing to develop the franchise through Advent Entertainment, Paralight Studios and Legion Digital Studios.

Baker serves as filmmaker, screenwriter, director, Founder and CEO of Advent Entertainment and PARALIGHT, and Co-Founder of Legion Digital Studios. Derhy serves as Producer and Partner with Advent Entertainment and Paralight Studios, as well as Co-Founder of Legion Digital Studios.

Over the course of their collaboration, Baker and Derhy have worked across the creative, production, financing, technology, marketing and strategic development aspects of LEGION OF 5. Their combined efforts are focused on building the foundation for the franchise’s next phase across multiple entertainment platforms.

“This announcement reflects what Lee and Marco have built together as partners over time, combining their strengths across the board with one shared objective: to strengthen Stan Lee’s LEGION OF 5, preserve the creative foundation Stan established, and build the production, technology, business and global platform needed to take this universe into its next chapter,” said the team. “LEGION OF 5 has always had tremendous creative potential, and this partnership has allowed us to approach that potential from every side.”

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Preserving Stan Lee’s Creative Legacy

LEGION OF 5 originated with Stan Lee, who created the intellectual property and characters through the property’s early development with POW! Entertainment. Stan Lee’s creative contribution remains central to the identity and continued development of the project.

The property was publicly announced in 2008 when Stan Lee and POW! Entertainment, together with Brighton Partners, joined with Rainmaker Entertainment to develop LEGION OF 5 as a CG animated superhero property designed as a cross-platform franchise spanning film, comics, games, merchandising and digital entertainment.

Baker became involved after Brighton Partners approached his former company, Sandman Studios Entertainment, to contribute artwork and visual effects. As the project evolved, Baker later wrote the screenplay and became attached as director..

According to the franchise history and legal disclosure published by Advent Entertainment, Baker’s Stormlight Entertainment, LLC assumed Brighton Partners’ contractual position in 2015. The disclosure states that the property is currently owned 50% by Stormlight Entertainment, LLC and 50% by Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment, Inc., with both parties jointly determining the timing for moving the project forward.

Expanding the LEGION Universe

Stan Lee’s LEGION OF 5 follows five young heroes who unexpectedly receive extraordinary abilities and must learn to work together while facing personal challenges and a powerful threat.

The broader franchise vision includes potential opportunities across feature films, episodic content, animation, video games, licensing, merchandising, digital storytelling and immersive entertainment experiences.

One initiative connected to the universe is LEGION CHAMPIONS, a video game concept designed to expand the property beyond the feature film format.

Legion Digital Studios, LLC, co-founded by Baker and Derhy, provides a production and business structure for developing entertainment projects while exploring opportunities across gaming and emerging technologies.

Approved historical image of Stan Lee connected to the original LEGION OF 5 development period

PARALIGHT and AI-Assisted Filmmaking

Baker is the Founder and CEO of PARALIGHT, a patent-pending AI-powered filmmaking platform designed to support creators throughout the filmmaking process.

The platform is designed to assist with areas including screenwriting, character development, scene creation, shot planning, storyboarding, visual development, dialogue and other production workflows.

PARALIGHT follows a human-centered approach to AI-assisted filmmaking, supporting writers, directors, actors, producers, visual effects professionals and other creators while maintaining human creative control and artistic decision-making.

A concept trailer for Stan Lee’s LEGION OF 5 was produced using PARALIGHT, demonstrating how AI-assisted tools can support the visualization and development of entertainment projects while creators remain responsible for story, performance, direction and creative vision.

About Lee Baker

Lee Baker is a filmmaker, screenwriter, author, visual effects executive and technology entrepreneur whose career spans filmmaking, visual effects, animation, interactive media, video games, education and technology development. Baker previously owned and led Sandman Studios Entertainment and is the author of Speed of Light, Humbug: A Christmas Carol and Beau and the Beanstalk.

About Marco Derhy

Marco Derhy is a Beverly Hills-based entrepreneur, film producer, author, philanthropist and Founder and CEO of Derhy Enterprises, Inc. He brings experience in film production, business development, financing, marketing, and international partnerships.

Throughout his career, Derhy has expanded businesses across multiple industries and has worked with leaders in entertainment and business. He now applies that experience to the continued development and global expansion of the LEGION OF 5 universe.

About Advent Entertainment

Advent Entertainment, LLC is a film and entertainment funding and production company founded by Lee Baker. The company develops feature film and television projects and explores opportunities across film, television, gaming, virtual reality, augmented reality and related media.

About PARALIGHT

PARALIGHT is a patent-pending AI-powered filmmaking platform founded by Lee Baker that supports creators across writing, development, preproduction, visual development, production and postproduction.

About Legion Digital Studios

Legion Digital Studios, LLC is a film and entertainment company co-founded by Lee Baker and Marco Derhy. The company develops entertainment projects while exploring opportunities across film, television, gaming and emerging technologies supported by PARALIGHT AI technology.

Project Resources

• PARALIGHT
• Advent Entertainment
• Stan Lee’s LEGION OF 5 Rights Disclosure: 
• Legion Digital Studios

Creative Credit and Rights Disclosure

Stan Lee is credited as creator of the LEGION OF 5 intellectual property and characters.

Statements concerning historical ownership and contractual rights are presented according to the franchise history and legal disclosure published by Advent Entertainment, which states that Stormlight Entertainment, LLC and Stan Lee’s POW! Entertainment, Inc. each holds a 50% interest in the property.

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