Jodie Comer is heading toward disturbing events after signing on to her latest film project with Kenneth Branagh, The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde. Branagh wrote and will direct the new film. Plot details are scarce, but Deadline’s exclusive report says The Last Disturbance of Madeline Hynde is a contemporary psychological thriller, with production kicking off in August in the UK.
Belfast producers Tamar Thomas, Laura Berwick, Becca Kovacik, Matthew Jenkins, Maximum Effort’s Ashley Fox, and Johnny Pariseau will join Branagh for the new film.
As Deadline points out, Comer’s signing onto the project is a significant boon for Branagh’s latest yarn. She’s an extraordinarily busy actress, so something about Branagh’s project must have caught her attention. After wrapping Killing Eve, Comer joined the cast of the Jeff Nichols crime drama The Bikeriders. Comer plays Kathy in the upcoming film, which also stars Austin Butler,...
Belfast producers Tamar Thomas, Laura Berwick, Becca Kovacik, Matthew Jenkins, Maximum Effort’s Ashley Fox, and Johnny Pariseau will join Branagh for the new film.
As Deadline points out, Comer’s signing onto the project is a significant boon for Branagh’s latest yarn. She’s an extraordinarily busy actress, so something about Branagh’s project must have caught her attention. After wrapping Killing Eve, Comer joined the cast of the Jeff Nichols crime drama The Bikeriders. Comer plays Kathy in the upcoming film, which also stars Austin Butler,...
- 5/15/2024
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Exclusive: Apple and Skydance have welcomed four to the cast of their action adventure pic Mayday from writer-directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley: Maria Bakalova (Borat Subsequent Moviefilm), Marcin Dorocinski (Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One), Lovell Adams-Gray (Power Book II: Ghost), and Clark Johnson (The Wire).
Details as to the film’s plot and their roles are under wraps. As previously announced, Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh topline the project based on an original pitch from Goldstein and Daley, which was developed with Skydance.
Hailing from a first-look partnership between Apple and Skydance Media, Mayday is produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger, alongside Reynolds, Ashley Fox, Johnny Pariseau and Patrick Gooing for Maximum Effort. Goldstein and Daley are also serving as producers, with Carin Sage overseeing the project for Skydance.
An Academy Award nominee known for turns in films like Borat...
Details as to the film’s plot and their roles are under wraps. As previously announced, Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh topline the project based on an original pitch from Goldstein and Daley, which was developed with Skydance.
Hailing from a first-look partnership between Apple and Skydance Media, Mayday is produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger, alongside Reynolds, Ashley Fox, Johnny Pariseau and Patrick Gooing for Maximum Effort. Goldstein and Daley are also serving as producers, with Carin Sage overseeing the project for Skydance.
An Academy Award nominee known for turns in films like Borat...
- 4/25/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Pictures has renewed its first look development deal with Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Productions for an additional three-years. The Melrose lot is releasing the Reynolds’ headliner and feature production, If, on May 17; that pic getting a big push during Super Bowl which is airing on the studio’s sister Paramount+ and CBS.
Reynolds’ new pact, which covers motion pictures at all budgets, will go through December 2026.
Brian Robbins, Paramount Pictures President & CEO, beamed, “Ryan and George epitomize the kind of creativity and innovative thinking that allow this industry to reinvent itself time and again. On behalf of everyone at Paramount, we’re thrilled to continue working with Ryan and the team at Maximum Effort to create theatrical projects that are as original, smart and fun as they are.”
“The Paramount partnership feels like home to everyone at Maximum Effort so another 3 years was a no-brainer,” said Maximum Effort Co-Founder Reynolds.
Reynolds’ new pact, which covers motion pictures at all budgets, will go through December 2026.
Brian Robbins, Paramount Pictures President & CEO, beamed, “Ryan and George epitomize the kind of creativity and innovative thinking that allow this industry to reinvent itself time and again. On behalf of everyone at Paramount, we’re thrilled to continue working with Ryan and the team at Maximum Effort to create theatrical projects that are as original, smart and fun as they are.”
“The Paramount partnership feels like home to everyone at Maximum Effort so another 3 years was a no-brainer,” said Maximum Effort Co-Founder Reynolds.
- 2/8/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Paramount Pictures has renewed its first look development deal with Ryan Reynolds’ Maximum Effort Productions for another three years.
The latest deal, to run through to Dec. 2026 and cover film development at Maximum Effort, extends an original first look agreement launched in 2021 and includes titles not yet announced. These include Starter Villain, with Jesse Andrews attached to adapt; an adaptation of the family book series Eloise, with partner MRC; and the original action comedy Gaslight Express, with Reynolds teaming up with Deadpool scribes Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese.
Reynolds launched the banner in 2018 with Maximum Effort co-founder George Dewey and co-presidents Ashley Fox and Johnny Pariseau running day-to-day operations out of Los Angeles.
“The Paramount partnership feels like home to everyone at Maximum Effort so another three years was a no-brainer,” said Maximum Effort Co-Founder Ryan Reynolds. “We’ve loved working with Brian, Daria, Mikey and Marc and are 100 percent...
The latest deal, to run through to Dec. 2026 and cover film development at Maximum Effort, extends an original first look agreement launched in 2021 and includes titles not yet announced. These include Starter Villain, with Jesse Andrews attached to adapt; an adaptation of the family book series Eloise, with partner MRC; and the original action comedy Gaslight Express, with Reynolds teaming up with Deadpool scribes Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese.
Reynolds launched the banner in 2018 with Maximum Effort co-founder George Dewey and co-presidents Ashley Fox and Johnny Pariseau running day-to-day operations out of Los Angeles.
“The Paramount partnership feels like home to everyone at Maximum Effort so another three years was a no-brainer,” said Maximum Effort Co-Founder Ryan Reynolds. “We’ve loved working with Brian, Daria, Mikey and Marc and are 100 percent...
- 2/8/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
After a week’s worth of studios flashing their wallets around, Warner Bros. has emerged victorious in the bidding war for Calamity Hustle, an upcoming action comedy project starring Ryan Reynolds and Channing Tatum. Similar to the buddy comedies of old, like Lethal Weapon, Adam and Aaron Nee direct Calamity Hustle from their own script. Amazon, Netflix, and Warner Bros. led the pack during the bidding sessions, with WB ultimately winning the prize. Calamity Hustle is hoping to have a franchise appeal.
According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Reynolds plays a cop estranged from his low-level criminal brother. The duo went their separate ways after growing up in a rough part of town, each with different goals. When one brother is targeted for a diamond heist, the brother who went into law enforcement must hunt him down before those he ripped off. Cameras will roll in New York, Los Angeles,...
According to Deadline‘s exclusive report, Reynolds plays a cop estranged from his low-level criminal brother. The duo went their separate ways after growing up in a rough part of town, each with different goals. When one brother is targeted for a diamond heist, the brother who went into law enforcement must hunt him down before those he ripped off. Cameras will roll in New York, Los Angeles,...
- 12/15/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Ryan Reynolds and Shawn Levy are getting the band back together for the first time in (checks watch) a few minutes! After working on projects like Free Guy, The Adam Project, and Deadpool 3, the dynamic duo can’t get enough of each other. They’re reuniting for an untitled global heist project at Netflix to bring their friendship to the next level. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Netflix won the project after a heated bidding war with other outlets.
Levy directs the untitled heist project from a script by Dana Fox, with a dream team assembling to produce. That team includes Reynolds, courtesy of his Maximum Effort studio, Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon via Genre Films. Ashley Fox and Johnny Pariseau join the production effort via Maximum Effort.
Netflix will spend the remainder of this holiday season with dollar signs dancing like sugarplums in their heads, thinking about the...
Levy directs the untitled heist project from a script by Dana Fox, with a dream team assembling to produce. That team includes Reynolds, courtesy of his Maximum Effort studio, Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon via Genre Films. Ashley Fox and Johnny Pariseau join the production effort via Maximum Effort.
Netflix will spend the remainder of this holiday season with dollar signs dancing like sugarplums in their heads, thinking about the...
- 12/14/2023
- by Steve Seigh
- JoBlo.com
Shawn Levy is reuniting with Ryan Reynolds once again, this time for the high-profile, untitled global heist project that landed at Netflix on Wednesday.
The streaming giant won the feature package in what was described as an eight-company bidding war. Dana Fox will writie the script.
Levy will direct the feature as well as produce via his 21 Laps production banner. He joins a producing ensemble that includes Reynolds, via his Maximum Effort, and Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon through their banner, Genre Films. Ashley Fox and Johnny Pariseau of Maximum Effort are also producing.
Details are being kept locked in a vault but the project as being touted as a high-concept globally set caper flick a la Ocean’s Eleven.
Fox came up with the initial concept, with her and Kinberg further developing it before bringing it to Reynolds. The project hit the town last week and quickly escalated into a competitive situation,...
The streaming giant won the feature package in what was described as an eight-company bidding war. Dana Fox will writie the script.
Levy will direct the feature as well as produce via his 21 Laps production banner. He joins a producing ensemble that includes Reynolds, via his Maximum Effort, and Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon through their banner, Genre Films. Ashley Fox and Johnny Pariseau of Maximum Effort are also producing.
Details are being kept locked in a vault but the project as being touted as a high-concept globally set caper flick a la Ocean’s Eleven.
Fox came up with the initial concept, with her and Kinberg further developing it before bringing it to Reynolds. The project hit the town last week and quickly escalated into a competitive situation,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh are to star in a tentpole movie ‘Mayday,’ for Apple Original Films and SkyDance.
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley will take the helm on the picture which is based on an original pitch from Goldstein and Daley.
Plot details for the feature are currently being kept under lock and key.
The film will be produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger alongside Reynolds, Ashley Fox, Johnny Pariseau and Patrick Gooing for Maximum Effort. In addition to writing and directing, Goldstein and Daley will serve as producers. Carin Sage will oversee the project for Skydance.
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Reynolds is currently back in his black and red tight lycra suit filming ‘Deadpool 3’ for Marvel Studios. His next project to hit the public will be the Paramount movie ‘Imaginary Friends...
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley will take the helm on the picture which is based on an original pitch from Goldstein and Daley.
Plot details for the feature are currently being kept under lock and key.
The film will be produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger alongside Reynolds, Ashley Fox, Johnny Pariseau and Patrick Gooing for Maximum Effort. In addition to writing and directing, Goldstein and Daley will serve as producers. Carin Sage will oversee the project for Skydance.
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Reynolds is currently back in his black and red tight lycra suit filming ‘Deadpool 3’ for Marvel Studios. His next project to hit the public will be the Paramount movie ‘Imaginary Friends...
- 6/9/2023
- by Zehra Phelan
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Actors Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh are teaming up to star in ‘Mayday’, an action adventure film helmed by ‘Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley.
The script was penned by the duo and was completed before the WGA strike that is currently going on in the US, reported the entertainment news magazine Deadline.
While the details for the feature have been almost entirely under wraps, the idea had apparently been germinating prior to Apple’s involvement.
Once Reynolds showed interest in joining the project this April, the development of the project started picking pace.
While the start date is still not determined, it seems very likely that this could be the next thing Reynolds shoots.
‘Mayday’ will be produced by Skydance Media CEO David Ellison alongside Skydance executive producers Dana Goldberg and Don Granger.
Reynolds, Ashley Fox, Johnny Pariseau and Patrick Gooing will...
The script was penned by the duo and was completed before the WGA strike that is currently going on in the US, reported the entertainment news magazine Deadline.
While the details for the feature have been almost entirely under wraps, the idea had apparently been germinating prior to Apple’s involvement.
Once Reynolds showed interest in joining the project this April, the development of the project started picking pace.
While the start date is still not determined, it seems very likely that this could be the next thing Reynolds shoots.
‘Mayday’ will be produced by Skydance Media CEO David Ellison alongside Skydance executive producers Dana Goldberg and Don Granger.
Reynolds, Ashley Fox, Johnny Pariseau and Patrick Gooing will...
- 6/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh are teaming up for the action-adventure “Mayday” from “Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves” directors Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, TheWrap has learned. The project will be a production from Skydance and Apple Original Films; they recently partnered on “Ghosted” with Chris Evans and Ana de Armas.
The script for the project has already been written and comes from an original pitch by Daley and Goldstein, with plot details being kept under wraps.
“Mayday” is part of a first-look partnership between Apple and Skydance Media and will be produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger, alongside Reynolds, Ashley Fox, Johnny Pariseau and Patrick Gooing for Maximum Effort. In addition to writing and directing, Goldstein and Daley will serve as producers. Carin Sage will oversee the project for Skydance.
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The script for the project has already been written and comes from an original pitch by Daley and Goldstein, with plot details being kept under wraps.
“Mayday” is part of a first-look partnership between Apple and Skydance Media and will be produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger, alongside Reynolds, Ashley Fox, Johnny Pariseau and Patrick Gooing for Maximum Effort. In addition to writing and directing, Goldstein and Daley will serve as producers. Carin Sage will oversee the project for Skydance.
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- 6/8/2023
- by Drew Taylor
- The Wrap
It may not be the pairing you’d expect, but Deadline reports that Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh will be teaming up for Mayday, an action-adventure movie set up at Apple Original Films and Skydance.
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, fresh off Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, are set to direct Mayday based on their original pitch. Beyond the action-adventure vibe, not much is known about Mayday at this time, but the talent involved certainly has my attention. Sources made sure to point out to Deadline that the script was complete well before the WGA strike began. I’m always down for whatever madness Ryan Reynolds is cooking up, and pairing him with Kenneth Branagh feels like a winner.
The film will be produced by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger for Skydance, alongside Ryan Reynolds, Ashley Fox, Johnny Pariseau and Patrick Gooing for Maximum Effort. In addition to writing and directing,...
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, fresh off Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, are set to direct Mayday based on their original pitch. Beyond the action-adventure vibe, not much is known about Mayday at this time, but the talent involved certainly has my attention. Sources made sure to point out to Deadline that the script was complete well before the WGA strike began. I’m always down for whatever madness Ryan Reynolds is cooking up, and pairing him with Kenneth Branagh feels like a winner.
The film will be produced by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger for Skydance, alongside Ryan Reynolds, Ashley Fox, Johnny Pariseau and Patrick Gooing for Maximum Effort. In addition to writing and directing,...
- 6/8/2023
- by Kevin Fraser
- JoBlo.com
Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh are teaming up for Mayday, a feature that hails from Apple Original Films and Skydance.
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley penned the script before the writers strike and will produce and direct the project. The duo most recently helmed Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves for Paramount, and are also known for directing the action-comedy Game Night and penning Spider-Man: Homecoming, among other projects. Their new feature is described as an action-adventure film, but the logline is being kept under lock and key.
Mayday will be produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger. Reynolds, Ashley Fox, Johnny Pariseau and Patrick Gooing will produce for Maximum Effort. Carin Sage will oversee for Skydance.
The project is part of Skydance’s first-look deal with Apple, which has already resulted in the Chris Evans-Ana de Armas action-comedy Ghosted, and the upcoming Mark Wahlberg...
Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley penned the script before the writers strike and will produce and direct the project. The duo most recently helmed Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves for Paramount, and are also known for directing the action-comedy Game Night and penning Spider-Man: Homecoming, among other projects. Their new feature is described as an action-adventure film, but the logline is being kept under lock and key.
Mayday will be produced by Skydance’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger. Reynolds, Ashley Fox, Johnny Pariseau and Patrick Gooing will produce for Maximum Effort. Carin Sage will oversee for Skydance.
The project is part of Skydance’s first-look deal with Apple, which has already resulted in the Chris Evans-Ana de Armas action-comedy Ghosted, and the upcoming Mark Wahlberg...
- 6/8/2023
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Apple Original Films and Skydance are continuing to build on their strong ties with another star-studded project as sources tell Deadline the two are partnering on the action-adventure tentpole Mayday with Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh starring and Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley directing. Sources tell Deadline, the script has been done for sometime, well before the Writers Strike started, but that deals, specifically for Reynolds and Branagh were still be worked out before Apple was able to board the project.
The action-adventure feature is based on an original pitch from Goldstein and Daley, who came to Skydance earlier this year with the idea and has been developing prior to Apple’s involvement. Once Reynolds showed interest in April to join the pic, the project started gaining serious momentum and while start date is still undetermined, seems likely this could the next thing Reynolds shoots. The logline is being kept under wraps.
The action-adventure feature is based on an original pitch from Goldstein and Daley, who came to Skydance earlier this year with the idea and has been developing prior to Apple’s involvement. Once Reynolds showed interest in April to join the pic, the project started gaining serious momentum and while start date is still undetermined, seems likely this could the next thing Reynolds shoots. The logline is being kept under wraps.
- 6/8/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Following one of the craziest weeks in Wall Street history, Hollywood already has its sights set on the wild story with a familiar face looking to tell it. Sources tell Deadline that following a competitive situation, MGM has acquired the book proposal The Antisocial Network from New York Times best-selling author Ben Mezrich, which tells one of the biggest news stories of the year, about a ragtag group of amateur investors, gamers, and internet trolls who brought Wall Street to its knees. Even though the story is barely a week old, insiders say Mezrich and his reps took the proposal on the market at the end of the week and by Friday night MGM had moved fast to acquire the rights.
The project brings MGM’s Michael DeLuca back together with Mezrich, author of The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding Of Facebook, a Tale Of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal,...
The project brings MGM’s Michael DeLuca back together with Mezrich, author of The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding Of Facebook, a Tale Of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal,...
- 2/1/2021
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran film executive Pamela Abdy is joining MGM as motion picture group president, Chairman Michael de Luca announced Tuesday.
She will oversee development, production and post-production for all of MGM and Orion films, and will report to De Luca.
“I have long admired Pam for her exceptional abilities as both a studio executive and producer – both critical jobs in our industry and ones that she has handled with the utmost skill, taste and talent,” De Luca said. “She is among the very best and we are all beyond thrilled that she will be joining the MGM team as we steer the studio into the future.”
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Abdy added: “I am honored to join Mike and the team at MGM/Orion. As a colleague and friend for over 20 years, I have long admired his bold choices and passionate support of filmmakers.
She will oversee development, production and post-production for all of MGM and Orion films, and will report to De Luca.
“I have long admired Pam for her exceptional abilities as both a studio executive and producer – both critical jobs in our industry and ones that she has handled with the utmost skill, taste and talent,” De Luca said. “She is among the very best and we are all beyond thrilled that she will be joining the MGM team as we steer the studio into the future.”
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Abdy added: “I am honored to join Mike and the team at MGM/Orion. As a colleague and friend for over 20 years, I have long admired his bold choices and passionate support of filmmakers.
- 4/7/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
Update: Shortly after Deadline broke the story, MGM sent out a press release, confirming Pam Abdy’s appointment. She’ll carry the title of MGM Motion Picture Group President. Read the release before Deadline’s scoop.
Exclusive: Pam Abdy is being named to a top production post at the reconstituted MGM, sources said. The hire was made by Michael De Luca, who in early January was named chairman of MGM Motion Picture Group.
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Abdy is a veteran producer and studio exec who most recently helped Brad Weston start the production/finance company Makeready. Before that, she worked closely with Weston at New Regency during that company’s...
Exclusive: Pam Abdy is being named to a top production post at the reconstituted MGM, sources said. The hire was made by Michael De Luca, who in early January was named chairman of MGM Motion Picture Group.
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Abdy is a veteran producer and studio exec who most recently helped Brad Weston start the production/finance company Makeready. Before that, she worked closely with Weston at New Regency during that company’s...
- 4/7/2020
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
In today’s film news roundup, MGM beefs up its executive ranks, “Sea Fever” gets a live-streaming premiere, “Pigeon Kings” finds a home and The 92nd Street Y has started an online film course.
Executive Hires
Metro Goldwyn Mayer’s Film Group Chairman Michael De Luca has hired Elishia Holmes and Johnny Pariseau — both who were executives at De Luca’s eponymous production company.
De Luca joined MGM earlier this year. Holmes will serve as an executive vice president at MGM and Pariseau joins the studio as senior vice president. Both are already underway in their new roles.
Holmes joined Michael De Luca productions in 2015 overseeing projects including “Reminiscence,” starring Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson, and Rachel Morrison’s “Flint Strong,” written by Barry Jenkins and starring Ice Cube. Holmes previously worked for Ridley Scott as a producer at Scott Free and worked on “Exodus: Gods and Kings,” “Alien Covenant,...
Executive Hires
Metro Goldwyn Mayer’s Film Group Chairman Michael De Luca has hired Elishia Holmes and Johnny Pariseau — both who were executives at De Luca’s eponymous production company.
De Luca joined MGM earlier this year. Holmes will serve as an executive vice president at MGM and Pariseau joins the studio as senior vice president. Both are already underway in their new roles.
Holmes joined Michael De Luca productions in 2015 overseeing projects including “Reminiscence,” starring Hugh Jackman and Rebecca Ferguson, and Rachel Morrison’s “Flint Strong,” written by Barry Jenkins and starring Ice Cube. Holmes previously worked for Ridley Scott as a producer at Scott Free and worked on “Exodus: Gods and Kings,” “Alien Covenant,...
- 4/3/2020
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
Former Michael De Luca Productions executives Elishia Holmes and Johnny Pariseau have joined MGM under the leadership of chairman Michael De Luca, the studio announced Thursday.
Holmes, who previously served as an exec at Michael De Luca Productions, will serve as executive vice president at MGM, while Pariseau, also a De Luca Productions alumni, will serve as senior vice president. Both already have started in their new positions.
“I am thrilled to have Elishia and Johnny join our growing team,” De Luca said. “They are exceptional production executives, each with a unique creative voice, and I am excited they are here with us as we continue to build on the great legacy of MGM.”
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Holmes added: “I’m so excited to be joining such an iconic and celebrated studio with a terrifically talented group of people across film...
Holmes, who previously served as an exec at Michael De Luca Productions, will serve as executive vice president at MGM, while Pariseau, also a De Luca Productions alumni, will serve as senior vice president. Both already have started in their new positions.
“I am thrilled to have Elishia and Johnny join our growing team,” De Luca said. “They are exceptional production executives, each with a unique creative voice, and I am excited they are here with us as we continue to build on the great legacy of MGM.”
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Holmes added: “I’m so excited to be joining such an iconic and celebrated studio with a terrifically talented group of people across film...
- 4/2/2020
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
MGM’s recently hired chairman Michael De Luca has brought in a new crop of executives to beef up the studio’s film group.
Elishia Holmes has been tapped to serve as executive vp, while Johnny Pariseau will act as senior vp. The two are already working in their new roles.
Holmes and Pariseau have previous work experience with De Luca as both served as execs at Michael De Luca Productions, his production banner and home before taking his new position in January.
"I am thrilled to have Elishia and Johnny join our growing team,” De Luca said ...
Elishia Holmes has been tapped to serve as executive vp, while Johnny Pariseau will act as senior vp. The two are already working in their new roles.
Holmes and Pariseau have previous work experience with De Luca as both served as execs at Michael De Luca Productions, his production banner and home before taking his new position in January.
"I am thrilled to have Elishia and Johnny join our growing team,” De Luca said ...
MGM’s recently hired chairman Michael De Luca has brought in a new crop of executives to beef up the studio’s film group.
Elishia Holmes has been tapped to serve as executive vp, while Johnny Pariseau will act as senior vp. The two are already working in their new roles.
Holmes and Pariseau have previous work experience with De Luca as both served as execs at Michael De Luca Productions, his production banner and home before taking his new position in January.
"I am thrilled to have Elishia and Johnny join our growing team,” De Luca said ...
Elishia Holmes has been tapped to serve as executive vp, while Johnny Pariseau will act as senior vp. The two are already working in their new roles.
Holmes and Pariseau have previous work experience with De Luca as both served as execs at Michael De Luca Productions, his production banner and home before taking his new position in January.
"I am thrilled to have Elishia and Johnny join our growing team,” De Luca said ...
Elishia Holmes, Lucy Kitada and Johnny Pariseau have joined Michael De Luca Productions.
Holmes, Kitada and Pariseau will report directly to De Luca and will be based at the company’s West Hollywood offices.
De Luca called the hires a “dream team of executives.”
Holmes most recently served as svp of production and development at Scott Free where she developed the Blade Runner sequel and Exodus.
Prior to Scott Free Holmes served as a production executive at Warner Brothers. She began her career at William Morris Agency, and got her first break as a story editor at Parkes-MacDonald.
Kitada was most recently the director of development at Global Produce, working in features and television. Prior to that she was at Disney, DreamWorks and Gran Via Productions and has worked on Saving Mr Banks, The Help and Breaking Bad.
Pariseau arrives from UTA, where he was an agent in the book department and represented authors, journalists and non-traditional...
Holmes, Kitada and Pariseau will report directly to De Luca and will be based at the company’s West Hollywood offices.
De Luca called the hires a “dream team of executives.”
Holmes most recently served as svp of production and development at Scott Free where she developed the Blade Runner sequel and Exodus.
Prior to Scott Free Holmes served as a production executive at Warner Brothers. She began her career at William Morris Agency, and got her first break as a story editor at Parkes-MacDonald.
Kitada was most recently the director of development at Global Produce, working in features and television. Prior to that she was at Disney, DreamWorks and Gran Via Productions and has worked on Saving Mr Banks, The Help and Breaking Bad.
Pariseau arrives from UTA, where he was an agent in the book department and represented authors, journalists and non-traditional...
- 6/12/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
Elishia Holmes, former Svp Production/Development at Scott Free, Lucy Kitada (Global Produce) and former UTA agent Johnny Pariseau have been hired at Michael De Luca’s company to serve as production executives. All three will start immediately and report directly to De Luca, and be based at the company's West Hollywood offices. After the hacking scandal that triggered a management shakeup at Sony Pictures Entertainment, De Luca left Sony as president of production earlier…...
- 6/12/2015
- Deadline
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