Talk:Dmitri M. Johnson

Mind helping me

Hi! Mind helping me figure out how to add the missing elements and address the potential errors? MLGoldberg (talk) 23:40, 31 August 2025 (UTC)

COI Disclosure

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Conflict of Interest disclosure

I would like to disclose a potential conflict of interest regarding Dmitri M. Johnson. I have a professional/affiliated connection to the subject and therefore will avoid directly editing the article in ways that could compromise neutrality.

Instead, I will suggest improvements here on the Talk page, including adding independent sources from reputable outlets (Variety, Deadline, Polygon, etc.) that may better establish notability under WP:GNG. I welcome uninvolved editors to review these suggestions and implement them if appropriate. MLGoldberg (talk) 16:05, 1 September 2025 (UTC)

I’d like to suggest adding the following independent, reliable sources to the article to support Dmitri M. Johnson's notability (WP:GNG), beyond press-release-style or primary content:

1. NPR (April 2024) – “How do you take a video game and turn it into a compelling narrative?” NPR interview that explores Johnson’s storytelling approach in adapting games. Wikipedia
2. The Games Business (2025) – Video interview titled “We’ve never had a better moment to adapt your game to film or TV,” where he reflects on industry trends and his company’s role. Wikipedia
3. XDS Summit Speaker Profile (2025) – A profile showcasing Johnson as a conference speaker credited with major adaptations like Sonic, Tomb Raider, It Takes Two, and more. External Development Summit (XDS)

These sources offer independent analysis or recognition of Johnson’s industry influence and creative leadership—not merely announcements. I propose integrating them into the Biography and Further Reading sections, alongside properly formatted inline citations.

I welcome neutral editors to implement these updates to ensure the article meets notability and verifiability standards under WP:GNG and WP:BLP. MLGoldberg (talk) 16:07, 1 September 2025 (UTC)

Response to WP:GNG Concern

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I’d like to address the General Notability (WP:GNG) tag on this article. While earlier sources were more promotional or primary in nature, there now exists a solid foundation of independent, substantive coverage from reputable media outlets. These sources collectively present Johnson not merely as a figure attached to projects, but as a leader shaping the broader industry.

Key examples include:

1. NPR (April 2024) – “How do you take a video game and turn it into a compelling narrative?”—a national media feature exploring Johnson’s storytelling approach to game-to-screen adaptation.
2. The Game Business (April 2025) – “We’ve never had a better moment to adapt your game to film or TV”— a deep-dive analysis featuring Johnson’s perspective and industry trends.
3. Deadline (Feb 2022) – “Dmitri M. Johnson’s dj2 Entertainment to adapt video games for TV under first-look deal with Amazon Studios”— substantive coverage of a major studio partnership, positioning him at the center of the evolving media landscape.
4. XDS Summit Speaker Profile (2025) – A third-party conference profile recognizing Johnson for his achievements, citing his work on high-profile projects like Sonic, Tomb Raider, and It Takes Two.

These references go beyond routine announcements or press releases—they offer critical context, in-depth discussion, and highlight Johnson’s recognized industry influence. I recommend integrating them into the lead and body of the article to clearly demonstrate independent coverage and full compliance with WP:GNG. MLGoldberg (talk) 16:10, 1 September 2025 (UTC)

“No Significant Coverage” Concern

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Per WP:GNG, significant coverage is coverage that goes beyond trivial mentions, routine announcements, or brief listings. It does not require that a subject be the sole focus of an article, but the discussion should be more than incidental.

In this case, several reliable and independent sources provide exactly that:

1. NPR (April 2024) – A nationally broadcast feature, “How do you take a video game and turn it into a compelling narrative?”, which frames Johnson as a key creative figure in adapting video games to film/TV. This goes well beyond a routine mention.
2. The Game Business (April 2025) – “We’ve never had a better moment to adapt your game to film or TV.” This is an extended interview and industry analysis centered on Johnson’s role and perspectives. It is not promotional material and provides context about his career impact.
3. Deadline (Feb 2022) – “Dmitri M. Johnson’s dj2 Entertainment to adapt video games for TV under first-look deal with Amazon Studios.” As one of the industry’s leading trade outlets, Deadline provides substantive coverage of a major milestone in Johnson’s career, showing clear industry recognition.
4. XDS Summit Profile (2025) – Johnson is featured as a recognized speaker, described as “acclaimed for adapting video games into hit films and series,” citing Sonic, Tomb Raider, and It Takes Two. This demonstrates third-party acknowledgment of his industry impact.

Taken together, these meet the “significant coverage” requirement. They provide in-depth, independent commentary about Johnson’s career and influence, not merely routine announcements.

So upon further reflection, I'd now recommend that the article be updated to reflect these sources more prominently, which should resolve the concern that there is no significant coverage. MLGoldberg (talk) 16:12, 1 September 2025 (UTC)

Obviously agent-affiliated editing

A minor figure with so far little to actually show besides headline-bait IP acquisitions. Edited by Johnson or an agent. MLGoldberg admits it as much and continued to edit anyway; Justthefacts911 seems sketchy for mostly just editing this one page. Wownowhistorian (talk) 00:47, 30 January 2026 (UTC)

Justthefacts911 just so happen created the Michael Lawrence Goldberg article. What has Wikipedia become? Like really.. Mike Allen 01:39, 30 January 2026 (UTC)

I have previously attempted to clean up numerous articles edited by these users (they're likely the same person). Both accounts exclusively edit articles related to Johnson, Goldberg and any video games even remotely related to the Story Kitchen company. They have also tried pushing a Story Kitchen draft multiple times and there was previously an AFD nomination for this article but it didn't go anywhere. Cheezknight (talk) 02:38, 30 January 2026 (UTC)