Oren Koules (born January 31, 1961) is an American entrepreneur and film producer. He is the co-founder of Evolution Entertainment and produced the Saw film series as well as the CBS television series Two and a Half Men. A former professional hockey player, Koules later purchased the Tampa Bay Lightning where he was also the team's Governor and Chief Executive Officer. Koules later sold his rights the Saw franchise and its library in 2025. He also signed a multi-picture deal with Paramount Pictures. The first film under the deal, Trust, was released in August 2025. (Via Wikipedia)