Emily Kassie and Julian Brave NoiseCat’s documentary “Sugarcane” garnered the top nonfiction honor at the 26th annual Sarasota Film Festival. About the abuse and death of Indigenous children at a Canadian-based Indian Residential School, the docu premiered at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival (Sff), where it picked up the U.S. documentary directing kudo. In February, National Geographic Documentary Films acquired the film.
The doc feature jury made up of producer Wren Arthur, Indiewire’s Christian Blauvelt, NPR’s Eric Deggans, and Doc NYC artistic director Jaie Laplante said in a joint statement that they selected the film for “bravely tackling the legacy of trauma from the abuse of First Nations students at the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School in British Columbia. The Catholic Church-run school closed decades ago, but the horrors there are still deeply felt by generations across an entire community. The filmmakers do not lose sight...
The doc feature jury made up of producer Wren Arthur, Indiewire’s Christian Blauvelt, NPR’s Eric Deggans, and Doc NYC artistic director Jaie Laplante said in a joint statement that they selected the film for “bravely tackling the legacy of trauma from the abuse of First Nations students at the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School in British Columbia. The Catholic Church-run school closed decades ago, but the horrors there are still deeply felt by generations across an entire community. The filmmakers do not lose sight...
- 4/15/2024
- by Addie Morfoot
- Variety Film + TV
Following a gala closing night celebration featuring Steve Buscemi and his film “The Listener,” the 2024 Sarasota Film Festival has announced its awards — with several prominent indies taking the top prizes. This 26th edition of the Florida festival celebrating independent film gave the Narrative Feature Jury Prize to Josh Margolin’s Sundance breakout “Thelma,” starring June Squibb and the late Richard Roundtree. “Sugarcane” won the Documentary Feature Jury Prize.
Speaking for the narrative feature jury, filmmaker Alex Hedison, in awarding the prize to “Thelma,” said the group found the movie to celebrate “what Hollywood cinema so infrequently does: age. The extraordinary performances by June Squib and Richard Roundtree are at the center of ‘Thelma,’ surrounded by an excellent supporting cast who serve as a surrogate for the audience in reminding them of the significance of living their best lives with the kind of action and adventure life affords us if we...
Speaking for the narrative feature jury, filmmaker Alex Hedison, in awarding the prize to “Thelma,” said the group found the movie to celebrate “what Hollywood cinema so infrequently does: age. The extraordinary performances by June Squib and Richard Roundtree are at the center of ‘Thelma,’ surrounded by an excellent supporting cast who serve as a surrogate for the audience in reminding them of the significance of living their best lives with the kind of action and adventure life affords us if we...
- 4/15/2024
- by Christian Blauvelt
- Indiewire
Nathaniel Brown, chief communications officer at Warner Bros. Discovery, is leaving the Hollywood studio after five years in the post.
Brown in an internal memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter said he “especially loved being in the trenches” after joining Discovery Inc. in 2019 ahead of a merger with Warner Media to create Warner Bros. Discovery.
Brown in 2022 was tapped to lead corporate communications for Discovery Inc., before it merged with WarnerMedia. Before joining Discovery, Brown was senior vp of corporate affairs at 21st Century Fox and News Corp.
Brown will now take some time off for travel and with his family before returning to the fray. “Eventually, I will dive back into this profession I love, one that has continued to teach me new things and put me in the orbit of fantastic and fascinating people and interesting challenges,” he added.
Wbd CEO David Zaslav in his own internal memo...
Brown in an internal memo obtained by The Hollywood Reporter said he “especially loved being in the trenches” after joining Discovery Inc. in 2019 ahead of a merger with Warner Media to create Warner Bros. Discovery.
Brown in 2022 was tapped to lead corporate communications for Discovery Inc., before it merged with WarnerMedia. Before joining Discovery, Brown was senior vp of corporate affairs at 21st Century Fox and News Corp.
Brown will now take some time off for travel and with his family before returning to the fray. “Eventually, I will dive back into this profession I love, one that has continued to teach me new things and put me in the orbit of fantastic and fascinating people and interesting challenges,” he added.
Wbd CEO David Zaslav in his own internal memo...
- 1/5/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Nathaniel Brown is departing Warner Bros Discovery as its Corp Comms Chief, Deadline has learned. It is an amicable departure, we hear. Brown will segue out of the post during the next month.
“I realize there is never a perfect or easy time to make such a transition, but the start of the new year feels as good as any,” said Brown in a note to employees (read it in full below). In the immediate future, Brown plans to take some down time before returning to the corp comms field.
In a note to employees, Wbd CEO David Zaslav praised Brown, saying, “I have been incredibly fortunate to have him by my side during one of the most pivotal and transformative periods for our industry.”
Brown was named to the post after the merger came together back in May 2022.
Brown led global communications and media relations and served as the conglom’s lead spokesperson.
“I realize there is never a perfect or easy time to make such a transition, but the start of the new year feels as good as any,” said Brown in a note to employees (read it in full below). In the immediate future, Brown plans to take some down time before returning to the corp comms field.
In a note to employees, Wbd CEO David Zaslav praised Brown, saying, “I have been incredibly fortunate to have him by my side during one of the most pivotal and transformative periods for our industry.”
Brown was named to the post after the merger came together back in May 2022.
Brown led global communications and media relations and served as the conglom’s lead spokesperson.
- 1/5/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Warner Bros. Discovery corporate communications chief Nathaniel Brown is exiting the company.
CEO David Zaslav announced the news in a memo to staff Friday. Variety has learned Brown decided to step down himself, following his tenure getting the company through its merger between the legacy Discovery and WarnerMedia, which closed in April 2022. A respected communications veteran, Brown also led the PR strategy for the launch of Max, the combined HBO Max and Discovery+ streamer, in May 2023.
“Nathaniel is hugely talented, one of the absolute best in the business and I have been incredibly fortunate to have him by my side during one of the most pivotal and transformative periods for our industry,” Zaslav wrote. “Since joining us in 2019 following an accomplished tenure at 21st Century Fox, he has been a tireless and formidable advocate for the company and for me. Among his many accomplishments, he played a critical role in...
CEO David Zaslav announced the news in a memo to staff Friday. Variety has learned Brown decided to step down himself, following his tenure getting the company through its merger between the legacy Discovery and WarnerMedia, which closed in April 2022. A respected communications veteran, Brown also led the PR strategy for the launch of Max, the combined HBO Max and Discovery+ streamer, in May 2023.
“Nathaniel is hugely talented, one of the absolute best in the business and I have been incredibly fortunate to have him by my side during one of the most pivotal and transformative periods for our industry,” Zaslav wrote. “Since joining us in 2019 following an accomplished tenure at 21st Century Fox, he has been a tireless and formidable advocate for the company and for me. Among his many accomplishments, he played a critical role in...
- 1/5/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
Chelsey Summey has been named the senior VP of communications for Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, Warner Bros. Discovery announced. She will support the group’s internal communications and external media relations, including for Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema and Warner Bros. Pictures Animation.
Summey will report to Katie Martin Kelley, executive VP of communications of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group. Coming from Amazon MGM Studios, Summey previously served as head of corporate communications for the studio’s film group.
Chelsey Summey
“Chelsey is among the very best communication executives working in our industry today and we are thrilled she is joining the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group at a time when Michael DeLuca and Pam Abdy are continuing their commitment to theatrical, and we look towards the exciting slate ahead for the film division,” Martin Kelley said in a statement.
Summey spent nearly a decade at 20th Century Fox,...
Summey will report to Katie Martin Kelley, executive VP of communications of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group. Coming from Amazon MGM Studios, Summey previously served as head of corporate communications for the studio’s film group.
Chelsey Summey
“Chelsey is among the very best communication executives working in our industry today and we are thrilled she is joining the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group at a time when Michael DeLuca and Pam Abdy are continuing their commitment to theatrical, and we look towards the exciting slate ahead for the film division,” Martin Kelley said in a statement.
Summey spent nearly a decade at 20th Century Fox,...
- 12/13/2023
- by Caroline Brew
- Variety Film + TV
Chelsey Summey is joining Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group as its new SVP Communications. She will report to Warner Bros Motion Picture Group EVP Communications Katie Martin Kelley, who arrived at the studio in July.
Summey will support the film group’s internal communications and external media relations, covering the brands Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema and the newly rebranded Warner Bros. Pictures Animation.
Also back in July, Candice McDonough was elevated to the newly created role of EVP Publicity and Communication at the James Gunn- and Peter Safran-run DC Studios.
Said Martin Kelley, “Chelsey is among the very best communication executives working in our industry today and we are thrilled she is joining the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group at a time when Michael DeLuca and Pam Abdy are continuing their commitment to theatrical, and we look towards the exciting slate ahead for the film division.”
Summey...
Summey will support the film group’s internal communications and external media relations, covering the brands Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema and the newly rebranded Warner Bros. Pictures Animation.
Also back in July, Candice McDonough was elevated to the newly created role of EVP Publicity and Communication at the James Gunn- and Peter Safran-run DC Studios.
Said Martin Kelley, “Chelsey is among the very best communication executives working in our industry today and we are thrilled she is joining the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group at a time when Michael DeLuca and Pam Abdy are continuing their commitment to theatrical, and we look towards the exciting slate ahead for the film division.”
Summey...
- 12/13/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Longtime communications executive Chelsey Summey is joining Warner Bros. Discovery as senior vp of communications for Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group.
Summey is moving over the hills and into Burbank from Amazon MGM Studios, where she served as head of corporate communications for the studio’s film group.
At Warners, Summey will support the film group’s internal communications and external media relations, including for Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, and newly rebranded Warner Bros. Pictures Animation. She will report to Katie Martin Kelley, executive vp of communications of Warners’ motion picture group.
“Chelsey is among the very best communication executives working in our industry today,” said Martin Kelley in a statement, continuing, “and we are thrilled she is joining the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group at a time when Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy are continuing their commitment to theatrical, and we look towards the exciting slate ahead for the film division.
Summey is moving over the hills and into Burbank from Amazon MGM Studios, where she served as head of corporate communications for the studio’s film group.
At Warners, Summey will support the film group’s internal communications and external media relations, including for Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema, and newly rebranded Warner Bros. Pictures Animation. She will report to Katie Martin Kelley, executive vp of communications of Warners’ motion picture group.
“Chelsey is among the very best communication executives working in our industry today,” said Martin Kelley in a statement, continuing, “and we are thrilled she is joining the Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group at a time when Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy are continuing their commitment to theatrical, and we look towards the exciting slate ahead for the film division.
- 12/13/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Marie Moore, the current senior vice president of communications for several Warner Bros. Discovery brands, is set to leave the company. Her last day will be Aug 4.
Moore presently oversees communications for such brands as Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, TCM and Max’s Kids and Family. She first joined then-WarnerMedia in 2015 where she was the SVP of communications for TBS and TNT. She then moved to become SVP of communications for TBS, TNT and HBO Max in 2019.
After leaving for a brief period, Moore returned to WarnerMedia in 2020 to become SVP of communications for the company’s global kids, young adults and classics division. In that role, she worked under former division president Tom Ascheim, who previously served as president of ABC Family. Shortly after WarnerMedia merged with Discovery, Ascheim left the company at the same time as Warner Bros. communication chief Johanna Fuentes. The global kids, young adults...
Moore presently oversees communications for such brands as Cartoon Network, Adult Swim, TCM and Max’s Kids and Family. She first joined then-WarnerMedia in 2015 where she was the SVP of communications for TBS and TNT. She then moved to become SVP of communications for TBS, TNT and HBO Max in 2019.
After leaving for a brief period, Moore returned to WarnerMedia in 2020 to become SVP of communications for the company’s global kids, young adults and classics division. In that role, she worked under former division president Tom Ascheim, who previously served as president of ABC Family. Shortly after WarnerMedia merged with Discovery, Ascheim left the company at the same time as Warner Bros. communication chief Johanna Fuentes. The global kids, young adults...
- 7/18/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Katie Martin Kelley has been named as executive VP of communications for Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group, where she will lead media relations and corporate communications for the film group, including Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema and newly rebranded Warner Bros. Pictures Animation, the studio said Wednesday.
Martin Kelley will report to Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, co-chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group.
Martin Kelley comes to Wbd from MGM, where she served as chief communications officer supporting the company’s strategic global communications efforts across all divisions of the studio, and previously worked closely with DeLuca and Abdy on a deep bench of films including “Women Talking,” the 25th film in the James Bond series “No Time To Die,” “Licorice Pizza” and “House of Gucci.”
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De Luca and Abdy said: “Katie is...
Martin Kelley will report to Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, co-chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group.
Martin Kelley comes to Wbd from MGM, where she served as chief communications officer supporting the company’s strategic global communications efforts across all divisions of the studio, and previously worked closely with DeLuca and Abdy on a deep bench of films including “Women Talking,” the 25th film in the James Bond series “No Time To Die,” “Licorice Pizza” and “House of Gucci.”
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DC Studios Names Candice McDonough EVP of Publicity and Communications
De Luca and Abdy said: “Katie is...
- 7/12/2023
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group has appointed Katie Martin Kelley as executive VP of communications.
Martin Kelley, who joins from MGM, will lead media relations and corporate communications for the film group, including Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema and the newly rebranded Warner Bros. Pictures Animation. DC Studios will fall under the purview of Candice McDonough, who previously led communications for Warner Bros. Film Group and has been newly hired to oversee publicity efforts for the company’s comic book division.
Martin Kelley will report to Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, co-chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group.
“Katie is highly regarded as one of Hollywood’s top communications executives and a true master of her craft,” De Luca and Abdy said in a statement. “We are delighted to work with Katie again and warmly welcome her to Warner Bros. during this exciting time as we...
Martin Kelley, who joins from MGM, will lead media relations and corporate communications for the film group, including Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema and the newly rebranded Warner Bros. Pictures Animation. DC Studios will fall under the purview of Candice McDonough, who previously led communications for Warner Bros. Film Group and has been newly hired to oversee publicity efforts for the company’s comic book division.
Martin Kelley will report to Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, co-chairs and CEOs of Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group.
“Katie is highly regarded as one of Hollywood’s top communications executives and a true master of her craft,” De Luca and Abdy said in a statement. “We are delighted to work with Katie again and warmly welcome her to Warner Bros. during this exciting time as we...
- 7/12/2023
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Veteran Hollywood exec Katie Martin Kelley is joining Warner Bros.’ movie studio as executive vp of communications, Warner Bros. Discovery announced Wednesday.
Her arrival at the studio’s Burbank lot isn’t a total surprise, considering she worked closely with Warner Bros. Picture Group co-chairs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy when the duo ran MGM.
In her new role, Martin Kelley will lead media relations and corporate communications for the film group, including Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema and the newly rebranded Warner Bros. Pictures Animation. She’ll report to De Luca and Abdy.
In a twinned move, Wbd announced earlier on Thursday that Candice McDonough has been appointed to the newly-created role of executive vp of publicity and communications for DC Studios, the arm run by co-chairmen and co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran.
“Katie is highly regarded as one of Hollywood’s top communications executives and...
Her arrival at the studio’s Burbank lot isn’t a total surprise, considering she worked closely with Warner Bros. Picture Group co-chairs Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy when the duo ran MGM.
In her new role, Martin Kelley will lead media relations and corporate communications for the film group, including Warner Bros. Pictures, New Line Cinema and the newly rebranded Warner Bros. Pictures Animation. She’ll report to De Luca and Abdy.
In a twinned move, Wbd announced earlier on Thursday that Candice McDonough has been appointed to the newly-created role of executive vp of publicity and communications for DC Studios, the arm run by co-chairmen and co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran.
“Katie is highly regarded as one of Hollywood’s top communications executives and...
- 7/12/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The former Paramount and MGM head of corporate communications will rejoin the latter studio’s former execs Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy at Warner Bros. Motion Picture Group.
Katie Martin Kelley has been named EVP Communication for the group, taking over for Candice McDonough who was named this morning as DC Studio’s EVP of Publicity and Communications.
Martin Kelley will lead media relations and corporate communications for the film group which includes Warner Bros Pictures, New Line Cinema and newly rebranded Warner Bros Pictures Animation. She’ll report to De Luca and Abdy.
Martin Kelley was previously chief comms officer at MGM working closely with De Luca and Abdy on films including Women Talking, the Daniel Craig 007 swan song No Time to Die, House of Gucci and Licorice Pizza.
De Luca and Abdy said, “Katie is highly regarded as one of Hollywood’s top communications executives and...
Katie Martin Kelley has been named EVP Communication for the group, taking over for Candice McDonough who was named this morning as DC Studio’s EVP of Publicity and Communications.
Martin Kelley will lead media relations and corporate communications for the film group which includes Warner Bros Pictures, New Line Cinema and newly rebranded Warner Bros Pictures Animation. She’ll report to De Luca and Abdy.
Martin Kelley was previously chief comms officer at MGM working closely with De Luca and Abdy on films including Women Talking, the Daniel Craig 007 swan song No Time to Die, House of Gucci and Licorice Pizza.
De Luca and Abdy said, “Katie is highly regarded as one of Hollywood’s top communications executives and...
- 7/12/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
After holding two separate town hall meetings for Amazon Studios/Primetime Video and MGM employees earlier today, Mike Hopkins, SVP Prime Video & Amazon Studios, sent a followup memo to MGM employees Friday afternoon. In it, he shared more details about the interim organizational reporting changes that will be implemented as Amazon prepares to start the integration process following the close of its $8.5 billion acquisition of the stories Hollywood studio.
The reporting structure for MGM’s top echelon, including Mike De Luca, Chairman, WW Motion Picture Group; Mark Burnett, Chairman, WW TV Group’ and Chris Brearton, Chief Operating Officer becoming Hopkins direct reports, was unveiled at the town halls, in which Hopkins welcomed MGM’s work force.
In his email, he once again extended a welcome to the studio’s employee while also signaling a measured approach, with him and his team taking time to examine the workings of MGM before...
The reporting structure for MGM’s top echelon, including Mike De Luca, Chairman, WW Motion Picture Group; Mark Burnett, Chairman, WW TV Group’ and Chris Brearton, Chief Operating Officer becoming Hopkins direct reports, was unveiled at the town halls, in which Hopkins welcomed MGM’s work force.
In his email, he once again extended a welcome to the studio’s employee while also signaling a measured approach, with him and his team taking time to examine the workings of MGM before...
- 3/18/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: MGM is bolstering its publicity and corporate communications teams with the appointments of Meghan Gamber as VP, Film Publicity; Mari Dwyer as VP, Corporate Communications; De’Jon Glover as Manager, Film Publicity; and the promotion of Christina Lee to VP, Television Communications.
All will report to MGM’s recently hired Chief Communications Officer, Katie Martin Kelley, who joined in March 2019.
As VP of Corporate Communications, Dwyer will work with Martin Kelley on the strategic development and execution of media relations, corporate messaging and internal and external comms across the company’s divisions. She most recently served as senior director of media relations at Stx where she oversaw the company’s corp comms.
Dwyer is the latest in a steady stream of execs to leave beleaguered studio Stx.
Lee joined MGM in 2016 overseeing scripted and unscripted TV comms globally. In her new role, she will continue to work closely with studio execs,...
All will report to MGM’s recently hired Chief Communications Officer, Katie Martin Kelley, who joined in March 2019.
As VP of Corporate Communications, Dwyer will work with Martin Kelley on the strategic development and execution of media relations, corporate messaging and internal and external comms across the company’s divisions. She most recently served as senior director of media relations at Stx where she oversaw the company’s corp comms.
Dwyer is the latest in a steady stream of execs to leave beleaguered studio Stx.
Lee joined MGM in 2016 overseeing scripted and unscripted TV comms globally. In her new role, she will continue to work closely with studio execs,...
- 7/19/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Former Netflix executive Stephen Bruno has joined Metro Goldwyn Mayer as the company’s chief marketing officer, MGM announced Thursday.
He will start at MGM in April.
In his role, Bruno will oversee global marketing and brand strategy for MGM and its film and television properties. He will work closely with Christopher Brearton, chief operating officer, as well as Mark Burnett, chairman of MGM’s Worldwide Television Group, Nancy Tellem, executive director, and Jonathan Glickman, president of MGM Studios’ Motion Picture Group, to promote the MGM brand and all of the company’s film and television projects and properties, as well as within the studio’s library of content.
Also Read: MGM Appoints Former Paramount Publicity Veteran Katie Martin Kelley as Chief Communications Officer
Before joining MGM, Bruno spent over four years as the vice president of creative marketing at Netflix, where he oversaw the global teams of Netflix Originals series,...
He will start at MGM in April.
In his role, Bruno will oversee global marketing and brand strategy for MGM and its film and television properties. He will work closely with Christopher Brearton, chief operating officer, as well as Mark Burnett, chairman of MGM’s Worldwide Television Group, Nancy Tellem, executive director, and Jonathan Glickman, president of MGM Studios’ Motion Picture Group, to promote the MGM brand and all of the company’s film and television projects and properties, as well as within the studio’s library of content.
Also Read: MGM Appoints Former Paramount Publicity Veteran Katie Martin Kelley as Chief Communications Officer
Before joining MGM, Bruno spent over four years as the vice president of creative marketing at Netflix, where he oversaw the global teams of Netflix Originals series,...
- 3/21/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
With one of 2020’s biggest movies on the horizon, MGM has brought on a new member of the team. PR vet Katie Martin Kelley has taken a new role at the company as Chief Communications Officer, overseeing a staff that will help promote MGM’s film and television properties.
In Tuesday’s announcement, MGM explained that “Martin Kelley will work closely with the Company’s executive leaders and develop and execute strategic communications programs across all Company divisions, including, corporate, film, television, global sales and distribution and digital/social media. Martin Kelley will report directly to Christopher Brearton, Chief Operating Officer, and work closely with Nancy Tellem, Executive Director, Mark Burnett, Chairman of MGM’s Worldwide Television Group, and Jonathan Glickman, President of MGM Studios’ Motion Picture Group, to articulate the Company’s initiatives and highlight successes across the business.”
Martin Kelley’s previously served as the head of domestic publicity for Paramount Pictures,...
In Tuesday’s announcement, MGM explained that “Martin Kelley will work closely with the Company’s executive leaders and develop and execute strategic communications programs across all Company divisions, including, corporate, film, television, global sales and distribution and digital/social media. Martin Kelley will report directly to Christopher Brearton, Chief Operating Officer, and work closely with Nancy Tellem, Executive Director, Mark Burnett, Chairman of MGM’s Worldwide Television Group, and Jonathan Glickman, President of MGM Studios’ Motion Picture Group, to articulate the Company’s initiatives and highlight successes across the business.”
Martin Kelley’s previously served as the head of domestic publicity for Paramount Pictures,...
- 3/5/2019
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
MGM has hired veteran public relations executive Katie Martin Kelley, formerly a long-time publicity leader at Paramount, as the studio’s chief communications officer, effective immediately, MGM announced Tuesday.
Martin Kelley will report directly to the company’s chief operating officer Christopher Brearton, and work closely with Nancy Tellem, executive director, Mark Burnett, chairman of MGM’s television group, and Jonathan Glickman, president of MGM Studios’ Motion Picture Group. In her new role, she’ll be responsible for communications across corporate, film, television, global sales and distribution and digital and social media.
Martin Kelley previously spent nearly 12 years at Paramount Pictures overseeing domestic theatrical publicity, but she left the studio in 2017. Most recently, she served as publicity consultant for Plan B Entertainment on their films “Beautiful Boy,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,” and “Vice.” She also consulted for Higher Ground Productions.
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Martin Kelley will report directly to the company’s chief operating officer Christopher Brearton, and work closely with Nancy Tellem, executive director, Mark Burnett, chairman of MGM’s television group, and Jonathan Glickman, president of MGM Studios’ Motion Picture Group. In her new role, she’ll be responsible for communications across corporate, film, television, global sales and distribution and digital and social media.
Martin Kelley previously spent nearly 12 years at Paramount Pictures overseeing domestic theatrical publicity, but she left the studio in 2017. Most recently, she served as publicity consultant for Plan B Entertainment on their films “Beautiful Boy,” “If Beale Street Could Talk,” and “Vice.” She also consulted for Higher Ground Productions.
Also Read: Annapurna and MGM Expand Theatrical Distribution Venture...
- 3/5/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has tapped former Paramount Pictures executive Katie Martin Kelley as its chief communications officer.
Kelley most recently served as publicity consultant for Plan B Entertainment, helping them with the rollout of such recent releases as “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “Vice,” and “Beautiful Boy.” She also consulted for Higher Ground Productions. Prior to that, Kelley spent 12 years at Paramount, overseeing corporate communications at the studio. She left in 2017, shortly after chairman and CEO Brad Grey departed the company. At Paramount, she worked on several hit series, including the “Transformers,” “Star Trek,” “Paranormal Activity,” and “Mission: Impossible” franchises.
In her new role, Kelley will work closely with MGM’s executive leaders and will help oversee its messaging across its corporate, film, television, global sales and distribution, and digital/social media divisions. Kelley will report directly to chief operating officer Christopher Brearton, and will work closely with executive director Nancy Tellem; Mark Burnett,...
Kelley most recently served as publicity consultant for Plan B Entertainment, helping them with the rollout of such recent releases as “If Beale Street Could Talk,” “Vice,” and “Beautiful Boy.” She also consulted for Higher Ground Productions. Prior to that, Kelley spent 12 years at Paramount, overseeing corporate communications at the studio. She left in 2017, shortly after chairman and CEO Brad Grey departed the company. At Paramount, she worked on several hit series, including the “Transformers,” “Star Trek,” “Paranormal Activity,” and “Mission: Impossible” franchises.
In her new role, Kelley will work closely with MGM’s executive leaders and will help oversee its messaging across its corporate, film, television, global sales and distribution, and digital/social media divisions. Kelley will report directly to chief operating officer Christopher Brearton, and will work closely with executive director Nancy Tellem; Mark Burnett,...
- 3/5/2019
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
MGM has hired studio PR vet Katie Martin Kelley to become its Chief Communications Officer. She brings a steady hand and will spearhead the corporate communications across all MGM divisions including corporate, film, television, global sales and distribution and digital/social media.
Martin Kelley will report directly to COO Christopher Brearton, and work closely with Executive Director Nancy Tellem, Ww Television Group Chairman Mark Burnett, and MGM Studios’ Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Katie to MGM, and look forward to benefiting from her many years of experience as a leading communications and publicity professional,” said Brearton. “Katie truly understands MGM’s mission to be Hollywood’s leading independent content company. With her unmatched knowledge of the industry, I am confident that she will be an invaluable addition to our leadership team as we continue to execute on our strategic growth plans.”
Martin Kelley spent...
Martin Kelley will report directly to COO Christopher Brearton, and work closely with Executive Director Nancy Tellem, Ww Television Group Chairman Mark Burnett, and MGM Studios’ Motion Picture Group president Jonathan Glickman.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Katie to MGM, and look forward to benefiting from her many years of experience as a leading communications and publicity professional,” said Brearton. “Katie truly understands MGM’s mission to be Hollywood’s leading independent content company. With her unmatched knowledge of the industry, I am confident that she will be an invaluable addition to our leadership team as we continue to execute on our strategic growth plans.”
Martin Kelley spent...
- 3/5/2019
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Katie Martin Kelley is joining Metro Goldwyn Mayer as its new chief communications officer, it was announced Tuesday. Kelley previously spent 12 years at Paramount Pictures, where she rose to the position of executive vp domestic publicity before stepping down from that post in late 2017. Most recently, she served as publicity consultant for Plan B Entertainment on its films Beautiful Boy, If Beale Street Could Talk and Vice, while also serving as a consultant for the Obamas’ Netflix-based Higher Ground Productions.
In her new role, Martin Kelley will be responsible for developing and executing strategic communications programs across all divisions,...
In her new role, Martin Kelley will be responsible for developing and executing strategic communications programs across all divisions,...
Katie Martin Kelley is joining Metro Goldwyn Mayer as its new chief communications officer, it was announced Tuesday. Kelley previously spent 12 years at Paramount Pictures, where she rose to the position of executive vp domestic publicity before stepping down from that post in late 2017. Most recently, she served as publicity consultant for Plan B Entertainment on its films Beautiful Boy, If Beale Street Could Talk and Vice, while also serving as a consultant for the Obamas’ Netflix-based Higher Ground Productions.
In her new role, Martin Kelley will be responsible for developing and executing strategic communications programs across all divisions,...
In her new role, Martin Kelley will be responsible for developing and executing strategic communications programs across all divisions,...
Veteran served 12 years at Paramount, most recently consulted for President Obama and Michelle Obama’s Higher Ground Productions.
Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) has hired veteran public relations executive Katie Martin Kelley as chief communications officer, effective immediately.
Martin Kelley will work closely with the company’s executive leaders and develop and execute strategic communications programmes across all divisions including, corporate, film, television, global sales and distribution and digital/social media.
She will report directly to COO Christopher Brearton and work closely with Nancy Tellem, executive director, Mark Burnett, chairman of MGM’s worldwide television group, and Jonathan Glickman, president of MGM Studios’ Motion Picture Group.
Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM) has hired veteran public relations executive Katie Martin Kelley as chief communications officer, effective immediately.
Martin Kelley will work closely with the company’s executive leaders and develop and execute strategic communications programmes across all divisions including, corporate, film, television, global sales and distribution and digital/social media.
She will report directly to COO Christopher Brearton and work closely with Nancy Tellem, executive director, Mark Burnett, chairman of MGM’s worldwide television group, and Jonathan Glickman, president of MGM Studios’ Motion Picture Group.
- 3/5/2019
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Paramount Television President Amy Powell had earned a reputation as a rogue operator long before her abrupt dismissal on Thursday over racially charged comments, which studio CEO Jim Gianopulos deemed “inconsistent with our company’s values,” according to multiple individuals familiar with the matter.
A rare holdover from the regime of late Paramount CEO Brad Grey, Powell was known as aggressively independent within the studio, the individuals said. She succeeded despite widespread unpopularity and a tendency to act without consulting her boss, the insiders added.
After 14 years at the studio, the last five as president of the TV division, she was vanquished over her response to a tweet. Specifically, insiders familiar with her firing said the executive made insensitive remarks about black women and anger during a recent conference call about an upcoming TV show based on the 1996 movie “The First Wives Club.”
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A rare holdover from the regime of late Paramount CEO Brad Grey, Powell was known as aggressively independent within the studio, the individuals said. She succeeded despite widespread unpopularity and a tendency to act without consulting her boss, the insiders added.
After 14 years at the studio, the last five as president of the TV division, she was vanquished over her response to a tweet. Specifically, insiders familiar with her firing said the executive made insensitive remarks about black women and anger during a recent conference call about an upcoming TV show based on the 1996 movie “The First Wives Club.”
Also Read: Wyck Godfrey to Become Paramount...
- 7/20/2018
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
David Sameth has been named President of Worldwide Marketing at Paramount Pictures. Sameth moves over to Paramount from Walt Disney Animation and Pixar, where he served as an executive vice president and head of theatrical marketing. He’ll report to Paramount Chairman and CEO Jim Gianopulos starting Feb. 1. Sameth replaces longtime marketing chief Megan Colligan, who departed last November saying she was forced out by “gender bias and discrimination.” Also Read: Paramount Publicity Evp Katie Martin Kelley to Step Down “David is an incredibly talented, visionary marketer who has created some of the most iconic and successful campaigns in our industry’s recent history,” Gianopulos said...
- 1/11/2018
- by Matt Donnelly
- The Wrap
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