Blumhouse Television president Chris McCumber is leaving the company after three years.
The former USA Network executive is departing at the end of his contract. Jason Gold, currently president of production at Blumhouse TV, will take on the top job in the interim while the company seeks a permanent head.
Blumhouse TV is also undergoing a round of layoffs, with fewer than 10 people being let go.
“I want to thank Jason Blum and the entire team at Blumhouse for their incredible partnership and support,” McCumber said in a statement. “I’m so proud of what we accomplished in growing the business and producing a slate of terrific projects. Even as our industry continues to go through massive change, I truly believe that disruption breeds opportunity and growth — especially when it comes to great storytelling.”
McCumber joined Blumhouse Television in November 2020 after a long tenure at USA. During his time running...
The former USA Network executive is departing at the end of his contract. Jason Gold, currently president of production at Blumhouse TV, will take on the top job in the interim while the company seeks a permanent head.
Blumhouse TV is also undergoing a round of layoffs, with fewer than 10 people being let go.
“I want to thank Jason Blum and the entire team at Blumhouse for their incredible partnership and support,” McCumber said in a statement. “I’m so proud of what we accomplished in growing the business and producing a slate of terrific projects. Even as our industry continues to go through massive change, I truly believe that disruption breeds opportunity and growth — especially when it comes to great storytelling.”
McCumber joined Blumhouse Television in November 2020 after a long tenure at USA. During his time running...
- 10/6/2023
- by Rick Porter
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Chris McCumber, the president of Blumhouse Television, has left the company. The well-respected leader was president of the division for three years.
Current president of production Jeremy Gold will step in as interim head of the company. Gold is not expected to take over the position long-term, and the search for a new president is ongoing. During this transition, Blumhouse TV will also rely on scripted head Chris Dickie.
McCumber’s exit has happened as layoffs have impacted the creative and business affairs departments of Blumhouse TV. Fewer than 10 employees were laid off, TheWrap can confirm. Altogether, there are roughly 100 people in the company.
The unscripted division of the company remained intact as did Blumhouse’s shared services groups. Those include production, casting, Hr, marketing and finance.
“I want to thank Jason Blum and the entire team at Blumhouse for their incredible partnership and support,” McCumber said in a statement.
Current president of production Jeremy Gold will step in as interim head of the company. Gold is not expected to take over the position long-term, and the search for a new president is ongoing. During this transition, Blumhouse TV will also rely on scripted head Chris Dickie.
McCumber’s exit has happened as layoffs have impacted the creative and business affairs departments of Blumhouse TV. Fewer than 10 employees were laid off, TheWrap can confirm. Altogether, there are roughly 100 people in the company.
The unscripted division of the company remained intact as did Blumhouse’s shared services groups. Those include production, casting, Hr, marketing and finance.
“I want to thank Jason Blum and the entire team at Blumhouse for their incredible partnership and support,” McCumber said in a statement.
- 10/6/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Chris McCumber, the president of Blumhouse Television, is stepping down from his role, Variety has confirmed.
Blumhouse TV’s president of production Jeremy Gold will step into the top spot at the company on an interim basis. Chris Dickie, head of scripted at Blumhouse TV, will also be assisting during the transition. In addition, Blumhouse’s TV division is undergoing a round of layoffs. The number of people being laid off is said to be less than 10.
“We’ve always thrived by delivering what the market needs,” said Blumhouse president Abhijay Prakash. “So as the television marketplace evolves, we’re evolving too so we can focus on our existing projects and continue to do what we do best, and that’s producing great programming responsibly. I want to thank Chris McCumber for his great leadership over the past three years, building the team and the business, including getting two of...
Blumhouse TV’s president of production Jeremy Gold will step into the top spot at the company on an interim basis. Chris Dickie, head of scripted at Blumhouse TV, will also be assisting during the transition. In addition, Blumhouse’s TV division is undergoing a round of layoffs. The number of people being laid off is said to be less than 10.
“We’ve always thrived by delivering what the market needs,” said Blumhouse president Abhijay Prakash. “So as the television marketplace evolves, we’re evolving too so we can focus on our existing projects and continue to do what we do best, and that’s producing great programming responsibly. I want to thank Chris McCumber for his great leadership over the past three years, building the team and the business, including getting two of...
- 10/6/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Chris McCumber is departing Blumhouse Television after three years as President. The unit’s President of Production, Jeremy Gold, will step into the top role on an interim basis. A search is underway for a new head of the TV group, which is getting downsized, with several people — believed to be fewer than 10 — being laid off today. (Blumhouse’s total headcount in film and TV is almost 100.)
The staff reductions are coming mostly from the TV division’s Creative and Business Affairs departments, sources said. The unscripted group, led by Gretchen Palek, will remain intact, as will Blumhouse’s shared services groups including Production, Casting, Hr, Marketing and Finance.
Blumhouse TV scripted head Chris Dickie (EVP Scripted Programming and Development) is staying put and will be assisting Gold during the transition, with Gold stepping up his role on the slate of Blumhouse TV series that are expected to go...
The staff reductions are coming mostly from the TV division’s Creative and Business Affairs departments, sources said. The unscripted group, led by Gretchen Palek, will remain intact, as will Blumhouse’s shared services groups including Production, Casting, Hr, Marketing and Finance.
Blumhouse TV scripted head Chris Dickie (EVP Scripted Programming and Development) is staying put and will be assisting Gold during the transition, with Gold stepping up his role on the slate of Blumhouse TV series that are expected to go...
- 10/6/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Blumhouse is launching a new subsidiary to produce and publish video games with Zach Wood as President and Don Sechler as CFO.
Blumhouse Games will team with independent game developers to create original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences. In the spirit of its the studio’s mission, Blumhouse Games will target indie-budget games (below $10M) in pushing creative boundaries.
“For some time we have been looking to build out a team to start accessing the growth opportunity in interactive media. When we sat with Zach and Don they articulated an approach that resonated with Blumhouse’s model and we knew it was a perfect place for us to start our push into the interactive space.” said Abhijay Prakash, Blumhouse President. “With their experience, sensibility and knowledge of the gaming marketplace Zach and Don are the ideal leaders to leverage Blumhouse’s unique genre strengths into gaming.”
“Through my time in the industry,...
Blumhouse Games will team with independent game developers to create original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences. In the spirit of its the studio’s mission, Blumhouse Games will target indie-budget games (below $10M) in pushing creative boundaries.
“For some time we have been looking to build out a team to start accessing the growth opportunity in interactive media. When we sat with Zach and Don they articulated an approach that resonated with Blumhouse’s model and we knew it was a perfect place for us to start our push into the interactive space.” said Abhijay Prakash, Blumhouse President. “With their experience, sensibility and knowledge of the gaming marketplace Zach and Don are the ideal leaders to leverage Blumhouse’s unique genre strengths into gaming.”
“Through my time in the industry,...
- 2/21/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Blumhouse is sinking its horror chops into the video-game biz.
The media company on Tuesday announced the launch of Blumhouse Games, a new subsidiary that will produce and publish “indie budget” video games (below $10 million) “in the spirit of its film business” in a way that will “enable innovation and push creative boundaries.”
The company has named veteran video-game producer Zach Wood (above left) as president and ex-PlayStation exec Don Sechler (above right) as CFO of the new venture. Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative visions to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile platforms.
Blumhouse president Abhijay Prakash said the company had been looking at building out a team to “start accessing the growth opportunity in interactive media” for some time. “When we sat with Zach and Don they articulated an approach that resonated with Blumhouse’s model and we...
The media company on Tuesday announced the launch of Blumhouse Games, a new subsidiary that will produce and publish “indie budget” video games (below $10 million) “in the spirit of its film business” in a way that will “enable innovation and push creative boundaries.”
The company has named veteran video-game producer Zach Wood (above left) as president and ex-PlayStation exec Don Sechler (above right) as CFO of the new venture. Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative visions to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile platforms.
Blumhouse president Abhijay Prakash said the company had been looking at building out a team to “start accessing the growth opportunity in interactive media” for some time. “When we sat with Zach and Don they articulated an approach that resonated with Blumhouse’s model and we...
- 2/21/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
Blumhouse, the studio that brought you horror hits like "M3GAN," "The Purge," "Split," and many others, is officially getting into the video game business. Announced via a press release today, the multimedia company is launching a new subsidiary with the explicit purpose of producing and publishing video games. The new division's name? Rather appropriately, Blumhouse Games.
Zach Wood, a veteran of the gaming industry with more than 30 years of experience, will serve as President of Blumhouse Games and Don Sechler, who headed finance, operations, and strategy for Sony PlayStation's publisher and developer relations function, will serve as CFO. The company will partner with independent game developers and the aim is "to bring their creative vision to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences." Very interestingly, the company will target indie-budget games to enable innovation and push creative boundaries.
Similarly, Jason Blum's movie studio has made...
Zach Wood, a veteran of the gaming industry with more than 30 years of experience, will serve as President of Blumhouse Games and Don Sechler, who headed finance, operations, and strategy for Sony PlayStation's publisher and developer relations function, will serve as CFO. The company will partner with independent game developers and the aim is "to bring their creative vision to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences." Very interestingly, the company will target indie-budget games to enable innovation and push creative boundaries.
Similarly, Jason Blum's movie studio has made...
- 2/21/2023
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Blumhouse has been one of the biggest names in the horror genre for almost fifteen years, with their projects including Paranormal Activity, Insidious, Sinister, The Purge, Happy Death Day, The Invisible Man, The Black Phone, M3GAN, Sick, the recent Halloween sequel trilogy, and much more. And now Blumhouse is looking to expand into the realm of horror video games as well, launching a new subsidiary called Blumhouse Games! Venture Beat reports that Blumhouse Games will be headed up by president Zach Wood and CFO Don Sechler.
Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative visions to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences. In the spirit of its film business, Blumhouse Games will target indie-budget games (below $10 million) to enable innovation and push creative boundaries.
Zach Wood has been a video game producer for over 25 years and has brought more than 30 games...
Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative visions to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences. In the spirit of its film business, Blumhouse Games will target indie-budget games (below $10 million) to enable innovation and push creative boundaries.
Zach Wood has been a video game producer for over 25 years and has brought more than 30 games...
- 2/21/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Because “Bioshock” just wasn’t creepy enough, enter: Blumhouse.
The company behind movies “M3GAN,” the new “Halloween” stuff, and “The Purge” is coming for the “horror-themed” video-game market, according to a Tuesday announcement. And it’s got legits: Blumhouse has hired Zach Wood as president of Blumhouse Games and Dan Sechler as CFO. More on them below.
Buried in this morning’s press release was also this nugget: “At the end of last year, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster announced that they were looking to merge. That deal is anticipated to close sometime in the summer.”
Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers on original games for console, PC, and mobile platforms. It will focus on indie-budget games (below $10 million), which fits with “the spirit of its film business,” the press release reads.
“For some time we have been looking to build out a team to start accessing the growth opportunity in interactive media.
The company behind movies “M3GAN,” the new “Halloween” stuff, and “The Purge” is coming for the “horror-themed” video-game market, according to a Tuesday announcement. And it’s got legits: Blumhouse has hired Zach Wood as president of Blumhouse Games and Dan Sechler as CFO. More on them below.
Buried in this morning’s press release was also this nugget: “At the end of last year, Blumhouse and Atomic Monster announced that they were looking to merge. That deal is anticipated to close sometime in the summer.”
Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers on original games for console, PC, and mobile platforms. It will focus on indie-budget games (below $10 million), which fits with “the spirit of its film business,” the press release reads.
“For some time we have been looking to build out a team to start accessing the growth opportunity in interactive media.
- 2/21/2023
- by Tony Maglio
- Indiewire
Bloody Disgusting has learned this morning that Blumhouse, the multimedia company, is launching a new subsidiary to produce and publish video games. The company has appointed Zach Wood as President and Don Sechler as CFO of the new venture.
Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative vision to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences. In the spirit of its film business, Blumhouse Games will target indie-budget games (below $10M) to enable innovation and pushing creative boundaries.
“For some time we have been looking to build out a team to start accessing the growth opportunity in interactive media. When we sat with Zach and Don they articulated an approach that resonated with Blumhouse’s model and we knew it was a perfect place for us to start our push into the interactive space.” said Abhijay Prakash, Blumhouse President. “With their experience,...
Blumhouse Games will partner with independent game developers to bring their creative vision to life via original, horror-themed games for console, PC and mobile audiences. In the spirit of its film business, Blumhouse Games will target indie-budget games (below $10M) to enable innovation and pushing creative boundaries.
“For some time we have been looking to build out a team to start accessing the growth opportunity in interactive media. When we sat with Zach and Don they articulated an approach that resonated with Blumhouse’s model and we knew it was a perfect place for us to start our push into the interactive space.” said Abhijay Prakash, Blumhouse President. “With their experience,...
- 2/21/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Abhijay Prakash left Universal Filmed Entertainment Group in June to become president of Jason Blum’s prolific Blumhouse Productions, where he’s focusing on growing the company’s already thriving brand.
The two companies already had a mutually beneficial working relationship, so the transition was a “no-brainer,” Prakash told TheWrap for this week’s Office With a View.
“It was a very natural conversation to transition from Universal to Blumhouse,” he said. “For me, the idea of being at a place as entrepreneurial as Blumhouse was an exciting change, and the fact that it was still in the family with Universal made it a no-brainer.”
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The two companies already had a mutually beneficial working relationship, so the transition was a “no-brainer,” Prakash told TheWrap for this week’s Office With a View.
“It was a very natural conversation to transition from Universal to Blumhouse,” he said. “For me, the idea of being at a place as entrepreneurial as Blumhouse was an exciting change, and the fact that it was still in the family with Universal made it a no-brainer.”
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- 9/30/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Universal Pictures has entered into a first-look production deal with “The Notebook” author Nicholas Sparks to bring three of his more recent novels to the big screen, starting with last year’s runaway hit “The Wish.”
Sparks and Anonymous Content will partner to produce three feature films for Universal, each one based on one of his most recent books, though only a film based on “The Wish” was announced on Tuesday.
Zack Hayden will produce “The Wish” on behalf of Anonymous Content with oversight by Anonymous Content CEO Dawn Olmstead and Cco David Levine, alongside Theresa Park, Sparks’ longtime literary agent and collaborator, and Universal Pictures’ Vice President of Production Development, Lexi Barta. No director or screenwriter was set for the project.
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Sparks and Anonymous Content will partner to produce three feature films for Universal, each one based on one of his most recent books, though only a film based on “The Wish” was announced on Tuesday.
Zack Hayden will produce “The Wish” on behalf of Anonymous Content with oversight by Anonymous Content CEO Dawn Olmstead and Cco David Levine, alongside Theresa Park, Sparks’ longtime literary agent and collaborator, and Universal Pictures’ Vice President of Production Development, Lexi Barta. No director or screenwriter was set for the project.
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- 5/17/2022
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Former Universal executive Prakash succeeds Charles Layton as Blumhouse business head.
Blumhouse has named former studio executive Abhijay Prakash as its new president, overseeing all business aspects of the Jason Blum-headed production company.
Prakash succeeds Charles Layton, who will become vice-chairman of Blumhouse and stay on for two years in a strategic and advisory role.
Prakash was previously president of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, handling the studio’s strategic and long-range planning and overseeing business operations. Before that he was chief operating officer at Focus Features and then DreamWorks Animation.
Blumhouse has five features set for release this year: Firestarter,...
Blumhouse has named former studio executive Abhijay Prakash as its new president, overseeing all business aspects of the Jason Blum-headed production company.
Prakash succeeds Charles Layton, who will become vice-chairman of Blumhouse and stay on for two years in a strategic and advisory role.
Prakash was previously president of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, handling the studio’s strategic and long-range planning and overseeing business operations. Before that he was chief operating officer at Focus Features and then DreamWorks Animation.
Blumhouse has five features set for release this year: Firestarter,...
- 5/17/2022
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Abhijay Prakash is joining Blumhouse as President, the company announced on Monday.
Prakash will oversee all business aspects of the company and succeed Charles Layton, an 8-year Blumhouse veteran, who has been a close advisor to Jason Blum, as well as a senior business executive in the motion picture industry for over 30 years.
Layton will segue to Vice-Chairman and will stay on in a strategic and advisory role for the next two years.
“From my vantage point at Universal over the years, it was clear that nobody else in the business was as adept at figuring out how to create value from content as the Blumhouse team,” Prakash said in a statement. “I’m thrilled to make the leap to join this entrepreneurial team in helping further build this beloved, global brand, and leveraging the company’s strengths and unique business approach to access all the emerging opportunities in the film and television space.
Prakash will oversee all business aspects of the company and succeed Charles Layton, an 8-year Blumhouse veteran, who has been a close advisor to Jason Blum, as well as a senior business executive in the motion picture industry for over 30 years.
Layton will segue to Vice-Chairman and will stay on in a strategic and advisory role for the next two years.
“From my vantage point at Universal over the years, it was clear that nobody else in the business was as adept at figuring out how to create value from content as the Blumhouse team,” Prakash said in a statement. “I’m thrilled to make the leap to join this entrepreneurial team in helping further build this beloved, global brand, and leveraging the company’s strengths and unique business approach to access all the emerging opportunities in the film and television space.
- 5/16/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Abhijay Prakash is joining Blumhouse as President—succeeding eight-year Blumhouse veteran Charles Layton, who has long been a close advisor to founder Jason Blum. Layton will segue to Vice-Chairman, staying on in a strategic and advisory role for the next two years, with Prakash now overseeing all business aspects of the company.
Prakash was formerly the President of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, where he was responsible for driving the studio’s strategic and long-range planning, also overseeing the business operations of Ufeg including finance, business development and administrative functions. Prior to Ufeg, he served as Chief Operating Officer for DreamWorks Animation, overseeing the animation studio’s strategic planning and primary business operations including finance, business development, technology and administrative functions, while working closely with other Universal leaders on release planning, franchise management and brand development.
Prior to DreamWorks, Prakash was Chief Operating Officer for Focus Features—overseeing all aspects of finance,...
Prakash was formerly the President of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, where he was responsible for driving the studio’s strategic and long-range planning, also overseeing the business operations of Ufeg including finance, business development and administrative functions. Prior to Ufeg, he served as Chief Operating Officer for DreamWorks Animation, overseeing the animation studio’s strategic planning and primary business operations including finance, business development, technology and administrative functions, while working closely with other Universal leaders on release planning, franchise management and brand development.
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- 5/16/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Abhijay Prakash has been named president of Blumhouse, the genre juggernaut founded by Jason Blum over twenty years ago.
Prakash joins the company from the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, where he served as president under chairman Donna Langley for nearly four years. He will oversee all business aspects at Blumhouse, succeeding veteran executive Charles Layton.
Layton has been named vice chairman at the company, and will serve in an advisory role through at least 2024.
“From my vantage point at Universal over the years, it was clear that nobody else in the business was as adept at figuring out how to create value from content as the Blumhouse team,” Prakash told Variety. “I’m thrilled to make the leap to join this entrepreneurial team in helping further build this beloved, global brand, and leveraging the company’s strengths and unique business approach to access all the emerging opportunities in the film and television space.
Prakash joins the company from the Universal Filmed Entertainment Group, where he served as president under chairman Donna Langley for nearly four years. He will oversee all business aspects at Blumhouse, succeeding veteran executive Charles Layton.
Layton has been named vice chairman at the company, and will serve in an advisory role through at least 2024.
“From my vantage point at Universal over the years, it was clear that nobody else in the business was as adept at figuring out how to create value from content as the Blumhouse team,” Prakash told Variety. “I’m thrilled to make the leap to join this entrepreneurial team in helping further build this beloved, global brand, and leveraging the company’s strengths and unique business approach to access all the emerging opportunities in the film and television space.
- 5/16/2022
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Gold Open has partnered with the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment Cape to launch the inaugural Gold List which honors the most outstanding Asian and Pacific Islander (Api) achievements in film each year. Gold Open is part of Gold House, which bolsters multicultural movies to box office success — most notably, the movement brought shine to Parasite and Crazy Rich Asians.
Gold List was created to move the needle forward in regards to the fair inclusion of APIs in mainstream media by helping Api films secure major award nominations and recognition — and it’s about time. With anti-Asian racism surging during the pandemic, a celebration of this kind is more than welcomed to help eclipse all the toxicity faced by Asians as well as other underrepresented voices. It should be noted that Asians are the fastest-growing immigrant population, have higher-than-average consumers of digital media, and the second most-frequent moviegoers per year.
Gold List was created to move the needle forward in regards to the fair inclusion of APIs in mainstream media by helping Api films secure major award nominations and recognition — and it’s about time. With anti-Asian racism surging during the pandemic, a celebration of this kind is more than welcomed to help eclipse all the toxicity faced by Asians as well as other underrepresented voices. It should be noted that Asians are the fastest-growing immigrant population, have higher-than-average consumers of digital media, and the second most-frequent moviegoers per year.
- 1/25/2021
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Dwayne Johnson, Awkwafina, director Bong Joon Ho, Hadestown actress Eva Noblezada, and Deadline associate editor Dino-Ray Ramos are on this year’s list 100 most esteemed and impactful Asians in entertainment and media, fashion and lifestyle, technology, business, and social activism, as chosen by The Asian American and Pacific Islander (Aapi) collective Gold House.
The annual A100 List was announced today by Aapi, in partnership with the 2020 Census. Also included on the 3rd annual list are Keanu Reeves, Ken Jeong, Lilly Singh and Los Angeles Times film critic Justin Chang.
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- 5/1/2020
- by Greg Evans
- Deadline Film + TV
Diversity-focused nonprofit Gold House is launching an entertainment advisory council made up of industry leaders and a Golden Rider initiative to incentivize diverse representation in film, starting with the Asian diaspora. Both the council and rider are through the organization’s #GoldOpen venture, which supports the opening weekends of multicultural films.
The council — whose members include Albert Cheng, Abhijay Prakash, Kim Yutani (Sundance Film Festival) and Franklin Leonard (The Black List) — will advise on which films will receive #GoldOpen support in the form of theater buyouts for screenings, social media and press campaigns and global distribution opportunities. Movies that have received such support since the venture’s inception in 2017 include “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Parasite” and “Just Mercy.”
In an announcement, the organization stated that #GoldOpen films will need to sign the Golden Rider, an educational agreement that acknowledges the significance of multicultural audiences.
Gold House founder and chairman Bing Chen...
The council — whose members include Albert Cheng, Abhijay Prakash, Kim Yutani (Sundance Film Festival) and Franklin Leonard (The Black List) — will advise on which films will receive #GoldOpen support in the form of theater buyouts for screenings, social media and press campaigns and global distribution opportunities. Movies that have received such support since the venture’s inception in 2017 include “Crazy Rich Asians,” “Parasite” and “Just Mercy.”
In an announcement, the organization stated that #GoldOpen films will need to sign the Golden Rider, an educational agreement that acknowledges the significance of multicultural audiences.
Gold House founder and chairman Bing Chen...
- 1/21/2020
- by Audrey Cleo Yap
- Variety Film + TV
The #GoldOpen movement is entering its next phase.
Nonprofit Gold House, which created the initiative that has organized efforts to bring Asian-led and multicultural films to box office success, announced the movement's first advisory council on Tuesday. The council, which will determine the films that will receive #GoldOpen, include Sundance Film Festival's director of programming Kim Yutani, Amazon Studios COO and head of TV Albert Cheng, Parl Studio Cco Peilin Chou, Universal Film Entertainment Group president Abhijay Prakash, the Blcklst founder Franklin Leonard, The Hollywood Reporter's senior reporter Rebecca Sun and awards editor Rebecca Ford, Deadline editor Dino-Ray ...
Nonprofit Gold House, which created the initiative that has organized efforts to bring Asian-led and multicultural films to box office success, announced the movement's first advisory council on Tuesday. The council, which will determine the films that will receive #GoldOpen, include Sundance Film Festival's director of programming Kim Yutani, Amazon Studios COO and head of TV Albert Cheng, Parl Studio Cco Peilin Chou, Universal Film Entertainment Group president Abhijay Prakash, the Blcklst founder Franklin Leonard, The Hollywood Reporter's senior reporter Rebecca Sun and awards editor Rebecca Ford, Deadline editor Dino-Ray ...
- 1/21/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The #GoldOpen movement is entering its next phase.
Nonprofit Gold House, which created the initiative that has organized efforts to bring Asian-led and multicultural films to box office success, announced the movement's first advisory council on Tuesday. The council, which will determine the films that will receive #GoldOpen, include Sundance Film Festival's director of programming Kim Yutani, Amazon Studios COO and head of TV Albert Cheng, Pearl Studio Cco Peilin Chou, Universal Film Entertainment Group president Abhijay Prakash, the Blcklst founder Franklin Leonard, The Hollywood Reporter's senior reporter Rebecca Sun and awards editor Rebecca Ford, Deadline editor Dino-Ray ...
Nonprofit Gold House, which created the initiative that has organized efforts to bring Asian-led and multicultural films to box office success, announced the movement's first advisory council on Tuesday. The council, which will determine the films that will receive #GoldOpen, include Sundance Film Festival's director of programming Kim Yutani, Amazon Studios COO and head of TV Albert Cheng, Pearl Studio Cco Peilin Chou, Universal Film Entertainment Group president Abhijay Prakash, the Blcklst founder Franklin Leonard, The Hollywood Reporter's senior reporter Rebecca Sun and awards editor Rebecca Ford, Deadline editor Dino-Ray ...
- 1/21/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Randy Lake will join DreamWorks Animation as its new chief operating officer starting in July, the studio on announced on Wednesday.
Lake moves to DreamWorks after a 13-year stint at Sony Pictures. In his new role, Lake will oversee DreamWorks’ strategic planning and primary business operations, including feature and TV production, post-production, business and legal affairs, finance and technology. The appointment was made by DreamWorks Animation president Margie Cohn.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Margie and her passionate and talented team and look forward to this opportunity to build upon DreamWorks’ storied legacy during such an exciting time at the studio,” Lake said in a statement.
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Lake’s move to the Universal-owned DreamWorks follows Amy Pascal who moved her production shingle from Sony to Universal earlier this month.
DreamWorks and Universal have been taking steps in...
Lake moves to DreamWorks after a 13-year stint at Sony Pictures. In his new role, Lake will oversee DreamWorks’ strategic planning and primary business operations, including feature and TV production, post-production, business and legal affairs, finance and technology. The appointment was made by DreamWorks Animation president Margie Cohn.
“I’m thrilled to be joining Margie and her passionate and talented team and look forward to this opportunity to build upon DreamWorks’ storied legacy during such an exciting time at the studio,” Lake said in a statement.
Also Read: DreamWorks Animation President Margie Cohn Reorganizes Creative Ranks, Appoints New Executives
Lake’s move to the Universal-owned DreamWorks follows Amy Pascal who moved her production shingle from Sony to Universal earlier this month.
DreamWorks and Universal have been taking steps in...
- 5/15/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Universal Pictures announced on Friday that it has upped veteran studio executive Erik Baiers to senior executive vice president of production development.
The promotion, announced by Universal president Peter Cramer, is part of a number of key moves in the studio’s production development group made on Friday.
In addition to Baiers, Jay Polidoro and Sara Scott were promoted to senior vice presidents of production development and Lexi Barta was promoted to director of development. Baiers, Polidoro, Scott and Barta will all report to Cramer at the top.
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“These promotions reflect Erik, Sara, Jay, and Lexi’s invaluable contributions to Universal Pictures over many collective years of experience,” Cramer said in a statement. “They have been key members of a strong creative group that consistently helps deliver a wide range of quality, successful films for global audiences, and we...
The promotion, announced by Universal president Peter Cramer, is part of a number of key moves in the studio’s production development group made on Friday.
In addition to Baiers, Jay Polidoro and Sara Scott were promoted to senior vice presidents of production development and Lexi Barta was promoted to director of development. Baiers, Polidoro, Scott and Barta will all report to Cramer at the top.
Also Read: Universal Signs First-Look Agreement With 'Black-ish' Star Marsai Martin
“These promotions reflect Erik, Sara, Jay, and Lexi’s invaluable contributions to Universal Pictures over many collective years of experience,” Cramer said in a statement. “They have been key members of a strong creative group that consistently helps deliver a wide range of quality, successful films for global audiences, and we...
- 3/8/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group chairman Donna Langley has unveiled her new senior management team, a move that comes after a restructure at the NBCUniversal top levels that made Langley chair, reporting to NBCUni Film and Entertainment chairman Jeff Shell.
As part of the exec structure, announced in a memo from Langley today, all will report to her.
Abhijay Prakash is returning to Universal in the role of president of Ufeg. He previously served as COO for DreamWorks Animation, and will transition over after the U.S. release of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World on February 22. He will drive the studio’s strategic and long-range planning, while also overseeing the business operations and manage day-to-day operations.
Peter Levinsohn will continue to as the group’s president and chief distribution officer. He will work closely with Universal Pictures International led by Duncan Clark, who also reports to Langley, and...
As part of the exec structure, announced in a memo from Langley today, all will report to her.
Abhijay Prakash is returning to Universal in the role of president of Ufeg. He previously served as COO for DreamWorks Animation, and will transition over after the U.S. release of How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World on February 22. He will drive the studio’s strategic and long-range planning, while also overseeing the business operations and manage day-to-day operations.
Peter Levinsohn will continue to as the group’s president and chief distribution officer. He will work closely with Universal Pictures International led by Duncan Clark, who also reports to Langley, and...
- 1/31/2019
- by Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
Universal Filmed Entertainment Group chairman Donna Langley has promoted a number of key executives and brought another back to the studio to serve in upper management.
Earlier this month, Langley was promoted to sole chairman of Universal’s Filmed Entertainment group in a reorganization that saw former chairman Jeff Shell expand his role to become chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment.
Peter Levinsohn will continue to serve as Universal’s president and chief distribution officer under Langley. In his role, Levinsohn will continue the development and execution of new distribution opportunities, and to oversee domestic theatrical distribution, global home entertainment, worldwide television distribution, new media and digital strategy, as well as film technology. Levinsohn will partner closely with Universal Pictures International led by Duncan Clark, who also reports to Langley, as well as continuing to work closely with Dwa TV.
Also Read: Mark Lazarus, Jeff Shell and Bonnie Hammer Get...
Earlier this month, Langley was promoted to sole chairman of Universal’s Filmed Entertainment group in a reorganization that saw former chairman Jeff Shell expand his role to become chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment.
Peter Levinsohn will continue to serve as Universal’s president and chief distribution officer under Langley. In his role, Levinsohn will continue the development and execution of new distribution opportunities, and to oversee domestic theatrical distribution, global home entertainment, worldwide television distribution, new media and digital strategy, as well as film technology. Levinsohn will partner closely with Universal Pictures International led by Duncan Clark, who also reports to Langley, as well as continuing to work closely with Dwa TV.
Also Read: Mark Lazarus, Jeff Shell and Bonnie Hammer Get...
- 1/31/2019
- by Trey Williams
- The Wrap
Chairman of Universal Filmed Entertainment Group Donna Langley is putting together her kitchen cabinet, elevating several key executives to new roles and bringing others back to the studio from their posts at different divisions. The promotions come less than a month after Langley assumed her new role, replacing Jeff Shell as filmed entertainment group chair. Shell was named chairman of NBCUniversal Film and Entertainment, a role that will leave him more focused on the company’s television business.
When it comes to Langley’s leadership team, Peter Levinsohn will continue as president and chief distribution officer, a role in which he oversees domestic theatrical distribution, global home entertainment, worldwide television distribution, new media and digital strategy, and film technology. Prior to joining Universal in 2013, Levinsohn spent 25 years at Fox, holding leadership roles in the company’s film studio and its new media, digital distribution, and interactive media arms.
Jimmy Horowitz...
When it comes to Langley’s leadership team, Peter Levinsohn will continue as president and chief distribution officer, a role in which he oversees domestic theatrical distribution, global home entertainment, worldwide television distribution, new media and digital strategy, and film technology. Prior to joining Universal in 2013, Levinsohn spent 25 years at Fox, holding leadership roles in the company’s film studio and its new media, digital distribution, and interactive media arms.
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- 1/31/2019
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
Former DreamWorks Animation Television CFO expands remit.
DreamWorks Animation said on Tuesday (February 27) it had named 13-year company veteran Kelly Betz CFO.
Betz is expanding her previous role as DreamWorks Animation Television CFO and in addition to continuing deal analysis and the green light process for television, her new remit will include oversight of the film division, short and long-term financial planning, production finance, and overall division profitability.
Effective immediately, she will report to DreamWorks Animation Television president Margie Cohn and DreamWorks Animation Features COO Abhijay Prakash who oversees finance and reports to feature animation group president Chris deFaria.
The development comes at a busy time for DreamWorks Animation, which has six features and eight shorts in various stages of production, in addition to producing multiple non-theatrical and location-based themed entertainment projects at the Glendale studio.
The feature slate includes How To Train Your Dragon 3, which is due out on March 1, 2019; Everest (September 27, 2019); Trolls 2 (April 10, 2020); Croods...
DreamWorks Animation said on Tuesday (February 27) it had named 13-year company veteran Kelly Betz CFO.
Betz is expanding her previous role as DreamWorks Animation Television CFO and in addition to continuing deal analysis and the green light process for television, her new remit will include oversight of the film division, short and long-term financial planning, production finance, and overall division profitability.
Effective immediately, she will report to DreamWorks Animation Television president Margie Cohn and DreamWorks Animation Features COO Abhijay Prakash who oversees finance and reports to feature animation group president Chris deFaria.
The development comes at a busy time for DreamWorks Animation, which has six features and eight shorts in various stages of production, in addition to producing multiple non-theatrical and location-based themed entertainment projects at the Glendale studio.
The feature slate includes How To Train Your Dragon 3, which is due out on March 1, 2019; Everest (September 27, 2019); Trolls 2 (April 10, 2020); Croods...
- 2/27/2018
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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