Megan Colligan is stepping down as president of worldwide marketing and distribution at Paramount Pictures, effective immediately, following a dismal run at the box office.
Colligan's attorney say she was pushed out because of gender discrimination, and that she is considering legal action.
Colligan announced her departure to staff Monday morning. Her exit comes as newly installed Paramount chairman-ceo Jim Gianopulos tries to forge a new future for the struggling studio. In September, he replaced motion picture president Marc Evans with Wyck Godfrey.
"She intends to pursue all her remedies," Colligan's attorney Bryan Freedman told The Hollywood Reporter. Colligan has...
Colligan's attorney say she was pushed out because of gender discrimination, and that she is considering legal action.
Colligan announced her departure to staff Monday morning. Her exit comes as newly installed Paramount chairman-ceo Jim Gianopulos tries to forge a new future for the struggling studio. In September, he replaced motion picture president Marc Evans with Wyck Godfrey.
"She intends to pursue all her remedies," Colligan's attorney Bryan Freedman told The Hollywood Reporter. Colligan has...
- 11/6/2017
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Creative executive Jon Gonda is jumping from Warner Bros. Pictures to Paramount Pictures.
The well-liked exec makes the move as newly installed Paramount chairman-ceo Jim Gianopulos reshapes the production division. Earlier this month, the studio announced that producer Wyck Godfrey is joining as president of the Paramount Motion Picture Group, succeeding Marc Evans. Godfrey begins the new gig in January, with Evans taking on a producing role.
Gonda, who will serve as a production vp, will work under Paramount president of production Liz Raposo. He will start on the Melrose lot on Oct. 2.
Gonda, who...
The well-liked exec makes the move as newly installed Paramount chairman-ceo Jim Gianopulos reshapes the production division. Earlier this month, the studio announced that producer Wyck Godfrey is joining as president of the Paramount Motion Picture Group, succeeding Marc Evans. Godfrey begins the new gig in January, with Evans taking on a producing role.
Gonda, who will serve as a production vp, will work under Paramount president of production Liz Raposo. He will start on the Melrose lot on Oct. 2.
Gonda, who...
- 9/19/2017
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Breaking 10:49 Am with Updated details, Noon: After working in the business for 20 years, both as a producer and creative executive, Wyck Godfrey has been tapped to replace Marc Evans as Motion Picture Group President at Paramount Pictures. He will begin his job in January. Evans, as Deadline reported last night, is seguing into a producing deal. Godfrey comes to the job after a prolific run as producer and partner with Marty Bowen in Temple Hill. His producing credits…...
- 9/9/2017
- Deadline
Paramount Pictures already has its replacement for outgoing Motion Picture Group President Marc Evans: “Twilight” and “The Fault in Our Stars” producer Wyck Godfrey. Studio boss Jim Gianopulos went with a name he’s familiar with, as Godfrey produced hits including “The Fault in Our Stars” and “Maze Runner” for Gianopulos when he served as Fox’s film chief. The studio sent a formal announcement on Saturday in the midst of launching three titles at the Toronto International Film Festival: Darren Aronofsky’s “mother!”, George Clooney’s “Suburbicon” and Alexander Payne’s “Downsizing.” Also Read: Marc Evans to Exit...
- 9/9/2017
- by Matt Pressberg
- The Wrap
Producer Wyck Godfrey is joining the executive ranks at Paramount Pictures, where he has been named president of the Paramount Motion Picture Group. He will succeed Marc Evans, who is stepping down from that post for a producing role with the studio.
Godfrey, who will begin the new position in January, will report to Paramount chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos, He willl be responsible for the studio's film operations from development to release and will manage the creative/development group, as well as overseeing casting, physical production, post production and music..
Gianopulos and Godfrey have previously worked together, since Godfrey produced...
Godfrey, who will begin the new position in January, will report to Paramount chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos, He willl be responsible for the studio's film operations from development to release and will manage the creative/development group, as well as overseeing casting, physical production, post production and music..
Gianopulos and Godfrey have previously worked together, since Godfrey produced...
- 9/9/2017
- by Kim Masters ,Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marc Evans, who has been at Paramount Pictures for the past 14 years and most recently as President of the Motion Picture Group — upped from production president only two years ago — is on his way out and heading into a producing deal, Deadline hears. We hear that he has begun to negotiate his exit now. The well-liked Evans weathered the changeover in leadership that saw the late Brad Grey exit and former Fox Filmed Entertainment Group Chairman/CEO Jim Gianopulos come in…...
- 9/9/2017
- Deadline
Sources close to the situation say Marc Evans is stepping down at Paramount Pictures, where he’s served as president of the motion picture group since 2015, when he succeeded Adam Goodman in that post. In addition to overseeing motion picture development and production, he has also been in charge of animation, casting, business affairs and physical production. He is expected to leave by year's end, possibly for a producing deal.
Evans, a long-time Paramount exec, joined the studio in 2003 as vp of production, was promoted to senior vp in 2006 and exec vp in 2008 before then being named...
Evans, a long-time Paramount exec, joined the studio in 2003 as vp of production, was promoted to senior vp in 2006 and exec vp in 2008 before then being named...
- 9/5/2017
- by Kim Masters
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former DreamWorks Animation senior executive to work closely with Viacom brands.
Paramount Pictures on Monday announced producer Mireille Soria has been named president of Paramount Animation.
Soria most recently served as co-president of feature animation at DreamWorks Animation where she oversaw creative development and production on the likes of The Boss Baby and Trolls.
She also produced Fox’s Captain Underpants and the Madagascar franchise among others, including the Fox-DreamWorks Animation animated TV series Neighbors From Hell for TBS.
Soria reports to president of the motion picture group Marc Evans and a will work closely with the brands under the umbrella of Paramount parent company Viacom in line with Viacom president and CEO Bob Bakish’s broad mandate to foster synergy.
Prior to DreamWorks Animation, Soria had a producing agreement with Fox Family Pictures. She was a vice-president of production at Disney and before that served at the Steve Tisch Company and ABC.
“Mireille is a seasoned...
Paramount Pictures on Monday announced producer Mireille Soria has been named president of Paramount Animation.
Soria most recently served as co-president of feature animation at DreamWorks Animation where she oversaw creative development and production on the likes of The Boss Baby and Trolls.
She also produced Fox’s Captain Underpants and the Madagascar franchise among others, including the Fox-DreamWorks Animation animated TV series Neighbors From Hell for TBS.
Soria reports to president of the motion picture group Marc Evans and a will work closely with the brands under the umbrella of Paramount parent company Viacom in line with Viacom president and CEO Bob Bakish’s broad mandate to foster synergy.
Prior to DreamWorks Animation, Soria had a producing agreement with Fox Family Pictures. She was a vice-president of production at Disney and before that served at the Steve Tisch Company and ABC.
“Mireille is a seasoned...
- 7/10/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Paramount Pictures has named Mireille Soria president of Paramount Animation, where she will report to Marc Evans, president of the Motion Picture Group. Soria previously served as co-president of feature animation at DreamWorks Animation until last December.
At Dwa, Soria oversaw the animated movies Trolls and Boss Baby and recently produced Captain Underpants. She also produced the movies in the Madagascar franchise, which grossed nearly $1.9 billion worldwide, as well as earlier films such as Home, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron and Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas.
At Paramount, Soria will be responsible for all operations of the animation...
At Dwa, Soria oversaw the animated movies Trolls and Boss Baby and recently produced Captain Underpants. She also produced the movies in the Madagascar franchise, which grossed nearly $1.9 billion worldwide, as well as earlier films such as Home, Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron and Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas.
At Paramount, Soria will be responsible for all operations of the animation...
- 7/10/2017
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paramount Pictures named Mireille Soria to be president of Paramount Animation. She will report to Marc Evans, President of the Motion Picture Group. Soria will be responsible for all operations of the animation group from creative development to release and also work closely with the Viacom teams to develop animated feature films. Soria was co-president of Feature Animation at DreamWorks Animation, where she oversaw creative development and production on films including T…...
- 7/10/2017
- Deadline
Mireille Soria has been named President of Animation at Paramount Pictures, the studio announced Monday. She’ll report to Motion Picture Group President Marc Evans, and will be responsible for all operations of the animation group from creative development to release Soria most recently served as Co-President of Animation at DreamWorks Animation, overseeing hits like “Trolls” and Alec Baldwin’s sleeper “Boss Baby.” She also served as a producer on the “Madagascar” franchise, which earned over $1.9 billion worldwide. Also Read: Tom Cruise 'Top Gun' Sequel Gets Release Date From Paramount “Mireille is a seasoned producer and filmmaker and...
- 7/10/2017
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
Paramount Pictures has appointed Elizabeth Raposo as president of production.
Raposo, who has been with the studio since 2005 as director of development, will report to Paramount’s film group president Marc Evans. In her previous position, she oversaw production on several of the studio’s major franchise titles, including the Mission: Impossible, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Jack Reacher series. Raposo also oversaw production on Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and J.J. Abrams’ Super 8.
“Elizabeth is among the very best executives working in production today, with a depth of experience across every genre of live-action filmmaking. I am very excited to...
Raposo, who has been with the studio since 2005 as director of development, will report to Paramount’s film group president Marc Evans. In her previous position, she oversaw production on several of the studio’s major franchise titles, including the Mission: Impossible, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Jack Reacher series. Raposo also oversaw production on Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar and J.J. Abrams’ Super 8.
“Elizabeth is among the very best executives working in production today, with a depth of experience across every genre of live-action filmmaking. I am very excited to...
- 6/15/2017
- by Rebecca Ford
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Veteran Paramount Pictures development executive Elizabeth Raposo has been named President of Production, the studio announced Thursday. Raposo will report to Film Group President Marc Evans, under new Chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos. “Elizabeth is among the very best executives working in production today, with a depth of experience across every genre of live-action filmmaking. I am very excited to see her take on this new role,” Evans said in a statement. Also Read: Paramount Hires AwesomenessTV Founder Brian Robbins to Lead New Production Division Raposo has been on the Hollywood lot since 2005, when she joined the development department. She...
- 6/15/2017
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
Breaking: Paramount Pictures chairman Jim Gianopulos has upped Elizabeth Raposo to President of Production. She will report to Marc Evans, Paramount's Film Group President. Raposo has been at Paramount since 2005, as Director of Development. She has experience in the studio’s franchises, having worked on Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Jack Reacher films. She has also overseen the production on Christopher Nolan's Interstellar and the…...
- 6/15/2017
- Deadline
Paramount has promoted Syrinthia Studer to Executive Vice President of Worldwide Acquisitions, the studio announced Tuesday on the eve of the 2017 Cannes Film Festival. Studer had been serving as Svp of marketing and acquisitions for Paramount Pictures’ Worldwide Home Media and TV Licensing divisions. She launched and managed the studio’s division focused on ancillary-driven acquisitions, overseeing the negotiation and acquisition of groundbreaking domestic and international film and distribution relationships. She will now be in charge of acquiring films for theatrical release, reporting to Motion Picture Group President Marc Evans, as well as worldwide home media acquisitions, reporting to Worldwide Home.
- 5/16/2017
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Executive is in Cannes and led charge on Spotlight, Goat for select territories.
Paramount Pictures has promoted Syrinthia Studer to executive vice-president of worldwide acquisitions.
In her expanded duties Studer, who is in Cannes scouring for new titles, will be in charge of acquiring films for theatrical release.
She reports to president of the motion picture group Marc Evans, and to president of worldwide home media distribution Bob Buchi on all worldwide home media acquisitions.
Paramount’s recent notable acquisitions include Arrival, Denis Villeneuve’s Oscar-nominated sci-fi that is on the cusp of $200m worldwide, as well as Florence Foster Jenkins by Stephen Frears, and George Clooney’s upcoming November release Suburbicon.
“Syrinthia has led the charge for Paramount’s international film partnerships and acquisitions and has helped the company grow on a global scale,” Evans and Buchi said in a joint statement.
“Her distribution and marketing efforts for the Viacom brands in the home media space were...
Paramount Pictures has promoted Syrinthia Studer to executive vice-president of worldwide acquisitions.
In her expanded duties Studer, who is in Cannes scouring for new titles, will be in charge of acquiring films for theatrical release.
She reports to president of the motion picture group Marc Evans, and to president of worldwide home media distribution Bob Buchi on all worldwide home media acquisitions.
Paramount’s recent notable acquisitions include Arrival, Denis Villeneuve’s Oscar-nominated sci-fi that is on the cusp of $200m worldwide, as well as Florence Foster Jenkins by Stephen Frears, and George Clooney’s upcoming November release Suburbicon.
“Syrinthia has led the charge for Paramount’s international film partnerships and acquisitions and has helped the company grow on a global scale,” Evans and Buchi said in a joint statement.
“Her distribution and marketing efforts for the Viacom brands in the home media space were...
- 5/16/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Paramount Pictures has promoted Syrinthia Studer to Executive Vice President of Worldwide Acquisitions. She will report to Motion Picture Group president Marc Evans, and will be in charge of acquiring films for the studio slate. She’ll report to Evans and Bob Buchi, President, Worldwide Home Media Distribution. Paramount has been one of the most aggressive of the major studios in bolstering their slates at film festivals, with deals that have included the Best Picture…...
- 5/16/2017
- Deadline
Syrinthia Studer has been promoted to the role of executive vp worldwide acquisitions at Paramount Pictures, it was announced Tuesday by Marc Evans, president of the studio’s motion picture group, and Bob Buchi, president, worldwide home media distribution.
In her new role, Studer will be in charge of acquiring films for theatrical release, reporting to Evans, while she will report to Buchi on all worldwide home media acquisitions.
She had been serving as senior vp marketing and acquisitions for Paramount’s worldwide home media and TV licensing divisions, where she launched...
In her new role, Studer will be in charge of acquiring films for theatrical release, reporting to Evans, while she will report to Buchi on all worldwide home media acquisitions.
She had been serving as senior vp marketing and acquisitions for Paramount’s worldwide home media and TV licensing divisions, where she launched...
- 5/16/2017
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
In a brash and at times captivating presentation, studio top brass – without incoming chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos – used their Tuesday afternoon slot to broadcast the new emphasis on brand synergy.
The session called upon the talents of a constellation of stars to leaven the mix as executives drove home the prevailing corporate message.
“You may have read about Paramount a few times in the last year,” president of worldwide marketing and distribution Megan Colligan told delegates in The Colosseum. “And to the press in the room – you’re welcome. We’ve kept you busy.”
Colligan mentioned this week’s appointment of Gianopulos and said staff were “thrilled” as she kicked off a high-energy session that reflected a desire by the studio to put recent troubled times behind it and look to a new chapter.
And critical to the future of the studio will be the underlying strategy of CEO Bob Bakish of parent company Viacom.
“The...
The session called upon the talents of a constellation of stars to leaven the mix as executives drove home the prevailing corporate message.
“You may have read about Paramount a few times in the last year,” president of worldwide marketing and distribution Megan Colligan told delegates in The Colosseum. “And to the press in the room – you’re welcome. We’ve kept you busy.”
Colligan mentioned this week’s appointment of Gianopulos and said staff were “thrilled” as she kicked off a high-energy session that reflected a desire by the studio to put recent troubled times behind it and look to a new chapter.
And critical to the future of the studio will be the underlying strategy of CEO Bob Bakish of parent company Viacom.
“The...
- 3/28/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Viacom CEO Bob Bakish has mobilized four division heads to stabilize Paramount Pictures as longtime chief Brad Grey heads toward the exit door, two individuals familiar with the matter told TheWrap. Bakish will arrive at Paramount’s Hollywood lot on Wednesday, one of the insiders said, to meet with a group of interim leaders he’s called on to help with operations while a permanent replacement for Grey is found. Paramount TV and Digital Head Amy Powell will take a spot on the temporary committee, as TheWrap previously reported, alongside Motion Picture President Marc Evans, Worldwide Distribution and Marketing President...
- 2/21/2017
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
Breaking: Though no official release has been sent yet, Brad Grey’s 12 year reign at Paramount Pictures has officially ended and Viacom is looking onto the future. Our sister publication Variety went up with what we’ve all heard but hasn’t been confirmed, which is they’ve set a succession committee that will include Grey’s underlings, Par TV exec Amy Powell, business affairs exec Andrew Gumpert, production president Marc Evans and marketing head Megan Colligan. They’ll…...
- 2/21/2017
- Deadline
After a year of flops, executive committee takes helm at the studio.
After weeks of speculation, the studio’s chairman and CEO is on his way out after a disastrous 2016 at the box office, insiders say.
Brad Grey’s tenure at Paramount Pictures had been on shaky ground after a string of releases crashed and burned and now control of the studio is reportedly in the hands of an interim cabal of senior executives until a replacement is found.
The operating committee is understood to comprise Amy Powell, the highly regarded head of TV and digital, film chief Marc Evans, COO Andrew Gumpert, and marketing and distribution supremo Megan Colligan.
The group covers all aspects of the studio and has been given oversight by Bob Bakish, who was appointed CEO of parent company Viacom in December after vice-chairman Shari Redstone and her father Sumner Redstone called off a possible Viacom-CBS merger.
Grey assumed...
After weeks of speculation, the studio’s chairman and CEO is on his way out after a disastrous 2016 at the box office, insiders say.
Brad Grey’s tenure at Paramount Pictures had been on shaky ground after a string of releases crashed and burned and now control of the studio is reportedly in the hands of an interim cabal of senior executives until a replacement is found.
The operating committee is understood to comprise Amy Powell, the highly regarded head of TV and digital, film chief Marc Evans, COO Andrew Gumpert, and marketing and distribution supremo Megan Colligan.
The group covers all aspects of the studio and has been given oversight by Bob Bakish, who was appointed CEO of parent company Viacom in December after vice-chairman Shari Redstone and her father Sumner Redstone called off a possible Viacom-CBS merger.
Grey assumed...
- 2/21/2017
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Paramount Pictures is doubling down on its "Transformers" franchise.
Negotiations are underway with writer/producer Akiva Goldsman to head up the assembly of a "writer's room" with a mission - to come up with and develop ideas for both a potential multi-part "Transformers" sequel, and multiple spinoff films based on the billion-dollar franchise.
Goldman will be teamed with franchise director Michael Bay, exec producer Steven Spielberg and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura to organise this group which is reportedly coming together very quickly. Goldsman is Not expected to pen a script for the series, but he will have oversight regarding the writers being secured.
Bay is prepping his Benghazi siege drama "13 Hours" and reportedly wants the next "Transformers" film ready to move forward once he wraps production on 'Hours'.
This is all thanks to Paramount's Motion Picture Group president Marc Evans who has been pushed to get the studio making more movies again,...
Negotiations are underway with writer/producer Akiva Goldsman to head up the assembly of a "writer's room" with a mission - to come up with and develop ideas for both a potential multi-part "Transformers" sequel, and multiple spinoff films based on the billion-dollar franchise.
Goldman will be teamed with franchise director Michael Bay, exec producer Steven Spielberg and producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura to organise this group which is reportedly coming together very quickly. Goldsman is Not expected to pen a script for the series, but he will have oversight regarding the writers being secured.
Bay is prepping his Benghazi siege drama "13 Hours" and reportedly wants the next "Transformers" film ready to move forward once he wraps production on 'Hours'.
This is all thanks to Paramount's Motion Picture Group president Marc Evans who has been pushed to get the studio making more movies again,...
- 3/27/2015
- by Garth Franklin
- Dark Horizons
12-year veteran of the studio has been named as the replacement for Adam Goodman, who was let go earlier this month.
Marc Evans has been named president of Paramount’s Motion Picture Group.
The announcement was made today [March 16] by Brad Grey, chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures. Evans replaces Adam Goodman, who was let go earlier this month.
Evans has served as president of production since 2010 and has worked at the studio for 12 years. He assumes the position immediately and will report to Grey.
Grey commented: “Having evaluated the potential candidates for this role, it quickly became clear that Marc was the most qualified and that he has truly earned this position. He has immense talents, a strong creative vision, deep integrity and an unrivaled work ethic.”
He continued: “We take great pride in the fact that Marc has professionally grown up at Paramount, that he has overseen production of so many wonderful pictures here, and that he...
Marc Evans has been named president of Paramount’s Motion Picture Group.
The announcement was made today [March 16] by Brad Grey, chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures. Evans replaces Adam Goodman, who was let go earlier this month.
Evans has served as president of production since 2010 and has worked at the studio for 12 years. He assumes the position immediately and will report to Grey.
Grey commented: “Having evaluated the potential candidates for this role, it quickly became clear that Marc was the most qualified and that he has truly earned this position. He has immense talents, a strong creative vision, deep integrity and an unrivaled work ethic.”
He continued: “We take great pride in the fact that Marc has professionally grown up at Paramount, that he has overseen production of so many wonderful pictures here, and that he...
- 3/16/2015
- by ian.sandwell@screendaily.com (Ian Sandwell)
- ScreenDaily
Breaking: Marc Evans has replaced Adam Goodman as President of Paramount Pictures Motion Picture Group, as expected. The spot was left vacant only for a short while before the 12-year veteran stepped into the role. The promotion is effective immediately and he will report to Paramount’s chairman and CEO Brad Grey. Evans has served as the studio's President of Production since 2010. He joined Paramount Pictures in 2003 as Vice President of Production before his numerous…...
- 3/16/2015
- Deadline
Paramount has named Marc Evans as president of the motion picture group, the studio announced on Monday. Evans will succeed Adam Goodman, who was ousted last month after a six-year stint in the role. Evans' promotion — he has served as the studio's president of production since 2010 — was expected, as he'd been telling sources in the agency world for the past two weeks that he expected to be promoted. However, before Paramount chairman Brad Grey decided to promote from within he's believed to have considered at least two other production presidents at rival studios. In announcing Evans' appointment,
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- 3/16/2015
- by Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marc Evans has been named president of Paramount’s Motion Picture Group, it was announced Monday by Brad Grey, chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures. Evans replaces Adam Goodman and his ascent has been rumored over the past several weeks throughout Hollywood, which began speculating about the vacancy as soon as Goodman was let go earlier this month. Paramount offered Goodman a first-look deal at the studio, but it remains unclear if he has accepted. Evans is a 12-year veteran of the studio and a well-respected creative executive who most recently served as the president of production. He will assume the position.
- 3/16/2015
- by Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Paramount Pictures chief Brad Grey just confirmed the pending exit of Adam Goodman as Film Group president. The studio is actively interviewing candidates to replace him. They range from outsider to internal executives. For instance, I’ve heard that Marc Evans had or will have a meeting as Grey and Rob Moore figure out what they need to broaden the slate. Here is Grey’s memo: “I am writing to let you know that Adam Goodman is transitioning out of his role at Paramount…...
- 2/26/2015
- Deadline
Paramount Pictures has recruited Peter Kang from 20th Century Fox to become the studio's executive vice president of production, Paramount's president of production Marc Evans announced on Monday. Kang served in the same position at Fox, where he oversaw "Rise of the Planet of the Apes" from inception with producers Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver. He also had been shepherding the sequel, "Dawn of the Planet of the Apes." Also read: 'Planet of the Apes,' 'X-Men' Sequels Get Release Dates From Fox While in charge of New York book operations for Fox's main divison,...
- 4/15/2013
- by Greg Gilman
- The Wrap
I reported last week that Peter Kang had left 20th Century Fox and his next step would likely be Paramount. Here’s today’s official release confirming that move. Hollywood, CA (April 15, 2013) – Paramount Pictures, a unit of Viacom Inc., today announced the appointment of film veteran Peter Kang to Executive Vice President of Production. The announcement was made by the studio’s President of Production Marc Evans, to whom Kang will report. “Peter’s experience and creativity, coupled with his longstanding relationships in the film industry and in the literary world, perfectly complement Paramount’s commitment to making original and entertaining films,” said Evans. “I am delighted to welcome such a phenomenal executive to the team.” Kang joins Paramount from Twentieth Century Fox, where he served as Executive Vice President of Production. Recently, he oversaw the critically acclaimed “Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes,” which he developed from inception...
- 4/15/2013
- by MIKE FLEMING JR
- Deadline
What a mess. At this point, nothing is surprising when it comes to news surrounding Paramount Pictures flop-in-the-making World War Z. And what's the latest? That producer and star Brad Pitt is not on speaking terms with oft-maligned director Marc Forster. Color us stunned!
Vulture is reporting that things are tense on the set of World War Z's reshoots. As stated:
"Things got so bad that when Forster had notes on a scene for Pitt, they had to be relayed through an intermediary — and vice versa. We’re told that this awkward function was and is being largely fulfilled by a rotating trio of studio production president Marc Evans, Paramount film group head Adam Goodman, and Dede Gardner, a former executive at the studio who now runs Pitt’s company. And all this as the production crests $170 million as it heads into its costly reshoots, with an ending that is still in flux.
Vulture is reporting that things are tense on the set of World War Z's reshoots. As stated:
"Things got so bad that when Forster had notes on a scene for Pitt, they had to be relayed through an intermediary — and vice versa. We’re told that this awkward function was and is being largely fulfilled by a rotating trio of studio production president Marc Evans, Paramount film group head Adam Goodman, and Dede Gardner, a former executive at the studio who now runs Pitt’s company. And all this as the production crests $170 million as it heads into its costly reshoots, with an ending that is still in flux.
- 7/13/2012
- by Masked Slasher
- DreadCentral.com
The horde of zombies in Paramount Pictures’ World War Z aren’t the only ones ravenous for brains: So is the troubled blockbuster’s star and producer, Brad Pitt, who Vulture hears exclusively from multiple production sources has become so frustrated with the film’s director, Marc Forster, that he stopped speaking to him altogether as the production heads into at least three weeks of reshoots.Things got so bad that when Forster had notes on a scene for Pitt, they had to be relayed through an intermediary — and vice versa. We’re told that this awkward function was and is being largely fulfilled by a rotating trio of studio production president Marc Evans, Paramount film group head Adam Goodman, and Dede Gardner, a former executive at the studio who now runs Pitt’s company. And all this as the production crests $170 million as it heads into its costly reshoots,...
- 7/13/2012
- by Claude Brodesser-Akner
- Vulture
One of the hottest new comic book properties to debut at last month's San Diego Comic-Con (Sdcc) may be headed to the big screen soon, and the first issue of the series hasn't even been published yet. According to Deadline, Paramount Pictures has just purchased the rights to adapt Daniel LuVisi's Last Man Standing, which debuted at Sdcc as a 230-page graphic novel "bible" of the universe that will set up the eventual series. Marc Evans, who was promoted to President of Production in June, spearheaded the purchase of Last Man Standing as a "multiplatform franchise property" for Paramount. Scott Aversano (The Last Airbender) will produce, along with LuVisi. The comic book series will be published by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator Kevin Eastman's Heavy Metal Publishing.
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- 8/13/2010
- by BrentJS Sprecher
- Reelzchannel.com
Paramount Pictures has promoted Marc Evans as president of production. He will continue to report to Paramount Film Group president Adam Goodman in his new role. Evans, who is currently Paramount Pictures executive vice president of production, joined the company in 2003 as vice president - Production. He has supervised production on films like Star Trek, Mission: Impossible III and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. He is currently supervising upcoming titles namely Transformers 3, Super 8, Rango, Morning Glory, The Last Airbender and Mission: Impossible 4, which ...
- 6/4/2010
- BusinessofCinema
By Daniel Frankel
Paramount Pictures announced Friday that Marc Evans has been promoted to president of production. Previosly in the role of executive VP of production, Evans steps into Adam Goodman's previous title. That's been vacant since June of last year, when Goodman replaced John Lesher as president, Paramount Film Group. Brad Weston, co-chief of production, was fired along with Lesher.
Evans is credited with supervising work on projects including “Star Trek,” “Mission: Impossible III” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”
He’s currently overs...
Paramount Pictures announced Friday that Marc Evans has been promoted to president of production. Previosly in the role of executive VP of production, Evans steps into Adam Goodman's previous title. That's been vacant since June of last year, when Goodman replaced John Lesher as president, Paramount Film Group. Brad Weston, co-chief of production, was fired along with Lesher.
Evans is credited with supervising work on projects including “Star Trek,” “Mission: Impossible III” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.”
He’s currently overs...
- 6/4/2010
- by Daniel Frankel
- The Wrap
Hollywood, June 4, 2010 – Marc Evans has been promoted to President of Production, Paramount Pictures, it was announced today by Adam Goodman, President of the Paramount Film Group. Evans will continue to report to Goodman in his new role. Evans, who is currently Executive Vice President of Production of Paramount Pictures, joined the company in 2003 as Vice President of Production. He has supervised production on such Paramount releases as “Star Trek,” “Mission: Impossible III” and “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.” He is currently supervising upcoming titles such as “Transformers 3,” “Super 8”, “Rango,” “Morning Glory,” “The Last Airbender” [...]...
- 6/4/2010
- by Nikki Finke
- Deadline Hollywood
New York - Viacom's Paramount Pictures has promoted Marc Evans to the post of president of production.
He continues to report to Adam Goodman, president of the Paramount Film Group.
Evans most recently served as executive vp of production of Paramount Pictures. He joined the studio in 2003 as vp of production.
He has supervised production on such releases as "Star Trek," "Mission: Impossible III," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "The Last Airbender." He is currently supervising "Transformers 3," among others.
"Marc has grown into an invaluable contributor to the creative process, and he is a natural choice to fill this role," said Goodman. "His track record demonstrates his great ability to juggle highly complex productions with complete grace and ease. He has terrific relationships, a passion for filmmakers, and a great work ethic."...
He continues to report to Adam Goodman, president of the Paramount Film Group.
Evans most recently served as executive vp of production of Paramount Pictures. He joined the studio in 2003 as vp of production.
He has supervised production on such releases as "Star Trek," "Mission: Impossible III," "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button" and "The Last Airbender." He is currently supervising "Transformers 3," among others.
"Marc has grown into an invaluable contributor to the creative process, and he is a natural choice to fill this role," said Goodman. "His track record demonstrates his great ability to juggle highly complex productions with complete grace and ease. He has terrific relationships, a passion for filmmakers, and a great work ethic."...
- 6/4/2010
- by By Georg Szalai
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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