Beijing-based exec has been with the studio for 42 years.
Warner Bros executive vice president Richard Fox, who relocated to Beijing in 2015, is stepping away from his executive responsibilities this summer.
Fox has been with Warner Bros for 42 years and served as executive vice president, international, for the last 25 years. He moved to Beijing to drive Warner Bros’ activities in China, including its joint venture with China Media Capital (Cmc), Flagship Entertainment.
“Anywhere you go in the world, people in the film business love and respect Richard,” said Warner Bros chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara. “He knows the markets, he knows the players and he’s been an incredible executive and ambassador for the company…I thank him for his many contributions to the company and join his Warner Bros colleagues around the world in wishing him all the best.”
Fox spearheaded Warner Bros’ local-language production activities, which have included films such as Patrice Leconte’s Les Bronzés 3, [link...
Warner Bros executive vice president Richard Fox, who relocated to Beijing in 2015, is stepping away from his executive responsibilities this summer.
Fox has been with Warner Bros for 42 years and served as executive vice president, international, for the last 25 years. He moved to Beijing to drive Warner Bros’ activities in China, including its joint venture with China Media Capital (Cmc), Flagship Entertainment.
“Anywhere you go in the world, people in the film business love and respect Richard,” said Warner Bros chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara. “He knows the markets, he knows the players and he’s been an incredible executive and ambassador for the company…I thank him for his many contributions to the company and join his Warner Bros colleagues around the world in wishing him all the best.”
Fox spearheaded Warner Bros’ local-language production activities, which have included films such as Patrice Leconte’s Les Bronzés 3, [link...
- 5/16/2017
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Richard Fox, who has been with Warner Bros. 42 years and served the last 25 as Executive VP, International, will be leaving his post. Fox spent his entire professional career at the studio and remained during regime after regime change from 1975 forward. He moved to Beijing in January 2016 to spearhead the studio’s expansion in China and to oversee Warner Bros.' 49% interest in Flagship Entertainment, a Chinese language film co-production joint venture with China Media…...
- 5/16/2017
- Deadline
Office to house local film, television, home entertainment, games and corporate teams.
Warner Bros. China has launched its Beijing office.
Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara was on hand for the opening of the office, which will house local film, television, home entertainment, games and corporate teams.
Among the evening’s other notable attendees were Richard Fox, executive vice president, International, Warner Bros. and Gillian Zhao, executive vice president and managing director, Warner Bros. China.
“Warner Bros. has been producing world-class films and TV shows for almost 100 years, and we look forward to sharing our expertise with our partners in China as well as with up-and-coming talent to benefit the entire entertainment industry,” said Tsujihara at the reception.
“And, in the spirit of true cultural exchange, we are eager to learn from our partners and share great Chinese stories with audiences around the world.”
Zhao, who joined Warner Bros. China in August 2016, added: “Today marks an important...
Warner Bros. China has launched its Beijing office.
Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara was on hand for the opening of the office, which will house local film, television, home entertainment, games and corporate teams.
Among the evening’s other notable attendees were Richard Fox, executive vice president, International, Warner Bros. and Gillian Zhao, executive vice president and managing director, Warner Bros. China.
“Warner Bros. has been producing world-class films and TV shows for almost 100 years, and we look forward to sharing our expertise with our partners in China as well as with up-and-coming talent to benefit the entire entertainment industry,” said Tsujihara at the reception.
“And, in the spirit of true cultural exchange, we are eager to learn from our partners and share great Chinese stories with audiences around the world.”
Zhao, who joined Warner Bros. China in August 2016, added: “Today marks an important...
- 3/22/2017
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
Industry veteran Gillian Zhao becomes studio’s first country manager for China.
Chinese entertainment and tech industry veteran Gillian Zhao has been named executive vice president and managing director, Warner Bros. China, becoming the company’s first country manager for China.
In the newly created position, Zhao will have general oversight of all of Warner Bros.’ businesses in China, including theatrical distribution, television distribution, home entertainment, consumer products, games, and emerging distribution technologies.
Additionally, she’ll report to and work with Richard Fox, Warner Bros.’ executive vice president of international, to explore new opportunities and partnerships for the company.
Prior to joining Warner Bros., Zhao most recently served as senior assistant to the president of Wanda Culture Group and CEO of Wanda Pictures.
Before that, she worked at Bona Film Group and Celestial Entertainment China. She has also held senior executive posts at Star TV (China) Co. Ltd. Starting in 1987, Zhao spent nearly two decades working in tech...
Chinese entertainment and tech industry veteran Gillian Zhao has been named executive vice president and managing director, Warner Bros. China, becoming the company’s first country manager for China.
In the newly created position, Zhao will have general oversight of all of Warner Bros.’ businesses in China, including theatrical distribution, television distribution, home entertainment, consumer products, games, and emerging distribution technologies.
Additionally, she’ll report to and work with Richard Fox, Warner Bros.’ executive vice president of international, to explore new opportunities and partnerships for the company.
Prior to joining Warner Bros., Zhao most recently served as senior assistant to the president of Wanda Culture Group and CEO of Wanda Pictures.
Before that, she worked at Bona Film Group and Celestial Entertainment China. She has also held senior executive posts at Star TV (China) Co. Ltd. Starting in 1987, Zhao spent nearly two decades working in tech...
- 8/16/2016
- by andreas.wiseman@screendaily.com (Andreas Wiseman)
- ScreenDaily
China’s domestic box office may be booming – and Chinese finance flowing into Hollywood movies – but speakers at the China-us Motion Picture Summit (March 25) discussed how successful Chinese co-productions and film exports remain scarce.
China’s domestic box office may be booming – and Chinese finance flowing into Hollywood movies – but speakers at the China-us Motion Picture Summit (March 25) discussed how successful Chinese co-productions and film exports remain scarce.
Once touted as the most effective way for the Us and China to work together, speakers on the summit’s “Cooperation Panel” pointed out that there’s only been around a dozen Sino-us co-productions approved and made in the past five years.
“Budgets have averaged around $20-35m – not modest by local standards, but commercial success has been very mixed,” said Artisan Gateway president Rance Pow. “They haven’t hit their stride yet and that’s a key issue.”
Pow speculated that difficulties may lie in finding stories that resonate...
China’s domestic box office may be booming – and Chinese finance flowing into Hollywood movies – but speakers at the China-us Motion Picture Summit (March 25) discussed how successful Chinese co-productions and film exports remain scarce.
Once touted as the most effective way for the Us and China to work together, speakers on the summit’s “Cooperation Panel” pointed out that there’s only been around a dozen Sino-us co-productions approved and made in the past five years.
“Budgets have averaged around $20-35m – not modest by local standards, but commercial success has been very mixed,” said Artisan Gateway president Rance Pow. “They haven’t hit their stride yet and that’s a key issue.”
Pow speculated that difficulties may lie in finding stories that resonate...
- 3/28/2016
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
Citic Guoan Co. Ltd., Dick Cook Studios, and Film Carnival Production Co. with the support of China Media Culture Promotion Association (Cmcpa), China Film Association and the Beijing Film Academy, have announced that Academy Award-winning director Alfonso Cuarón will be joining the esteemed line-up of speakers at the inaugural 2016 China-us Motion Picture Summit on March 25 in Grand Epoch City, China. Winston Baker is the event producer.
Cuarón is one of the most sought-after directors in Hollywood and around the world today. His masterpiece “Gravity” was received with great success by both critics and audiences, winning seven Academy Awards and breaking box office records in U.S. and China. Cuarón won the Academy Award, Golden Globe, Directors Guild and BAFTA awards for best director for said film.
The film was highly acclaimed in China for its great story, the integration of the country's popular space program and for the film’s visual effects. Compared to European and American audiences, the excitement for 3D and IMAX has not declined. Chinese audiences continue to go to the cinema to watch and experience films with strong VFX.
IMAX Corporation Executive Vice President Andrew Cripps will also be joining the notable lineup to address the great implications of technology on the future of the motion picture industry. IMAX took a historic step in China last year when its subsidiary went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Additional speakers joining the summit include Zhang Xun, Chairman of the Board at Max Screen Distribution; Ann An, a renowned film producer and distribution expert in China; and Richard Fox, Executive Vice President of International at Warner Bros. Entertainment.
“We are honored to have such a visionary group of filmmakers, executives and futurists come together at our inaugural Summit. With the help of Dick Cook Studios, our goal was to develop an event that could foster the on-going conversations and collaborations between the Chinese and American entertainment industries. With a speaking faculty comprised of Alfonso Cuarón, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, Gary Lucchesi, Elizabeth Daley, Zhang Xun, Andrew Cripps, Bill Borden, and so many other remarkable names – this unprecedented event will serve as a platform for future collaboration and an inspiration for the next generation of storytellers,” stated Lou Xiaolou, Chairman of Film Carnival Co. Ltd. “We also look forward to more in-depth communication with Hollywood filmmakers in order for Chinese films to truly go global.”
In addition to keynotes and panel discussions, a state-of-the-art Technology Experience will be displayed and demonstrations will be offered of the most advanced technology designed to enhance the motion picture experience for both creators and audiences. This event is nearly sold out. To learn about participation, please visit www.China-us-Summit.com.
Cuarón is one of the most sought-after directors in Hollywood and around the world today. His masterpiece “Gravity” was received with great success by both critics and audiences, winning seven Academy Awards and breaking box office records in U.S. and China. Cuarón won the Academy Award, Golden Globe, Directors Guild and BAFTA awards for best director for said film.
The film was highly acclaimed in China for its great story, the integration of the country's popular space program and for the film’s visual effects. Compared to European and American audiences, the excitement for 3D and IMAX has not declined. Chinese audiences continue to go to the cinema to watch and experience films with strong VFX.
IMAX Corporation Executive Vice President Andrew Cripps will also be joining the notable lineup to address the great implications of technology on the future of the motion picture industry. IMAX took a historic step in China last year when its subsidiary went public on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Additional speakers joining the summit include Zhang Xun, Chairman of the Board at Max Screen Distribution; Ann An, a renowned film producer and distribution expert in China; and Richard Fox, Executive Vice President of International at Warner Bros. Entertainment.
“We are honored to have such a visionary group of filmmakers, executives and futurists come together at our inaugural Summit. With the help of Dick Cook Studios, our goal was to develop an event that could foster the on-going conversations and collaborations between the Chinese and American entertainment industries. With a speaking faculty comprised of Alfonso Cuarón, Cheryl Boone Isaacs, Gary Lucchesi, Elizabeth Daley, Zhang Xun, Andrew Cripps, Bill Borden, and so many other remarkable names – this unprecedented event will serve as a platform for future collaboration and an inspiration for the next generation of storytellers,” stated Lou Xiaolou, Chairman of Film Carnival Co. Ltd. “We also look forward to more in-depth communication with Hollywood filmmakers in order for Chinese films to truly go global.”
In addition to keynotes and panel discussions, a state-of-the-art Technology Experience will be displayed and demonstrations will be offered of the most advanced technology designed to enhance the motion picture experience for both creators and audiences. This event is nearly sold out. To learn about participation, please visit www.China-us-Summit.com.
- 3/17/2016
- by Peter Belsito
- Sydney's Buzz
Flagship Entertainment, Warner Bros.' joint venture with China Media Capital and broadcaster Tvb, unveiled its first 12 movie projects to be made in China. The slate features Chinese-language films from every genre, with a wide range of budgets, including a remake of Miss Congeniality, Adam Sandler's Blended and disaster picture Crater. A few of the projects have Chinese lead actors and directors attached. The first of the films will be released later this year. The announcement was made in Hong Kong on Wednesday with Flagship head Richard Fox, Warner’s Kevin Tsujihara and Cmc’s Li Ruigang in attendance.
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- 3/16/2016
- by Patrick Brzeski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. veteran executive Richard Fox will lead the studio’s Chinese business starting next year. Fox was previously executive vice president of international at Warner Bros. China’s explosive box office has made it a legitimate frontier for Hollywood. In September, Warner Bros. agreed to produce Chinese-language movies in a deal with China Media Capital, the latest in a series of agreements between Hollywood entertainment, media and finance companies and their Chinese counterparts. Also Read: Warner Bros. Will Produce Chinese-Language Movies In addition to spearheading the studio’s own efforts in China, Fox will represent WB in Flagship Entertainment,...
- 12/10/2015
- by Joan E. Solsman
- The Wrap
Warner Bros executive vice president Richard Fox is relocating to Beijing to drive the studio’s activities in China and oversee its interest in Flagship Entertainment, a joint venture with China Media Capital (Cmc).
Fox, who has served as Warner Bros executive vice president, international, since 1992, will move to Beijing in early 2016. The announcement was made today by Warner Bros chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara.
“China represents incredible opportunities for Warner Bros across a variety of businesses,” said Tsujihara. “With his unique background and unmatched experience, Richard will work with Chinese talent and the studio’s partners to provide premium entertainment content for this fast-growing, dynamic market. Richard’s international expertise and acumen are widely recognised and will help us move forward in China in a meaningful way.”
Warner Bros has a 49% share in Flagship Entertainment, which will produce Chinese-language films, including global tentpoles, with its first release planned for early 2016. As part of his Flagship responsibilities...
Fox, who has served as Warner Bros executive vice president, international, since 1992, will move to Beijing in early 2016. The announcement was made today by Warner Bros chairman and CEO Kevin Tsujihara.
“China represents incredible opportunities for Warner Bros across a variety of businesses,” said Tsujihara. “With his unique background and unmatched experience, Richard will work with Chinese talent and the studio’s partners to provide premium entertainment content for this fast-growing, dynamic market. Richard’s international expertise and acumen are widely recognised and will help us move forward in China in a meaningful way.”
Warner Bros has a 49% share in Flagship Entertainment, which will produce Chinese-language films, including global tentpoles, with its first release planned for early 2016. As part of his Flagship responsibilities...
- 12/10/2015
- by lizshackleton@gmail.com (Liz Shackleton)
- ScreenDaily
It's a busy day for the Warner Bros overseas executive suite. On the heels of news that longtime Evp International, Richard Fox, is moving to Beijing to spearhead the studio’s China expansion, the offshore business is undergoing a management shift. Longtime execs Monique Esclavissat and Marc Gareton are adding oversight of local-language production to their current responsibilities while Reg Harpur will assume greater oversight and responsibilities for the studio's…...
- 12/10/2015
- Deadline
Updated: Longtime Warner Bros Evp International, Richard Fox, is heading to China to lead the studio’s Middle Kingdom expansion and oversee its interests in joint venture Flagship Entertainment Group. That’s the entity formed with China Media Capital in September to develop and produce a slate of Chinese-language films, including global tentpoles, for worldwide distribution. The venture’s first release is expected in 2016. This is a move that demonstrates WB’s commitment…...
- 12/10/2015
- Deadline
Bill Ireton, long-time president of Warner Entertainment Japan, will step down in March and will be replaced by Millard Ochs. Richard Fox, executive vp of international at Warner, made the announcement, but did not give a reason for the personnel change. Ochs, who previously worked for Warner in Japan and as Warner Bros. International Cinemas president, will come out of retirement to begin working alongside Ireton starting next month during a transition period before he takes over in March. Read more Warner Bros. to Make Local Productions in South Korea (Exclusive) Ireton has been with Warner Japan since 1988,
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- 11/20/2014
- by Gavin J. Blair
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bill Ireton, President and Representative Director of Warner Entertainment Japan is to step down from his post in March. Ireton has been with Warner Bros for 26 years and has been instrumental in its Japanese operations, including several successful local-language films. Millard Ochs will take over as head of the studio’s Japanese business and will begin working with Ireton in December.
This year will be Warner Entertainment Japan’s most profitable since 2009. While box office in Japan for imports has dropped somewhat over the past few years, local movies are riding high. Warner produced late-2014 box office hits Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno and Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends, which together are expected to gross nearly $90M.
Along with the Rurouni movies, Ireton shepherded such films as 2010′s Saigo No Chushingura, 2011′s Paradise Kiss, 2013′s The Straw Shield and Yurusarezarumono, and this year’s Kurohitsuji. Initially, Ireton established a...
This year will be Warner Entertainment Japan’s most profitable since 2009. While box office in Japan for imports has dropped somewhat over the past few years, local movies are riding high. Warner produced late-2014 box office hits Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno and Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends, which together are expected to gross nearly $90M.
Along with the Rurouni movies, Ireton shepherded such films as 2010′s Saigo No Chushingura, 2011′s Paradise Kiss, 2013′s The Straw Shield and Yurusarezarumono, and this year’s Kurohitsuji. Initially, Ireton established a...
- 11/20/2014
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline
Big studios have poured money into foreign-language films – but is this just a backdoor way to dominate overseas markets?
When the horror film The Orphanage opened big in its home country of Spain in October 2007, distributor Warner Brothers wanted director Ja Bayona to know he was loved. "We call him Jota," says Richard Fox, executive VP of international at Warner. "He's an amazing Superman fan, and I had a piece of kryptonite from the Bryan Singer version sent to my hotel in Barcelona. After this huge opening weekend, we went to a fish restaurant on Monday night to celebrate. I got there early, so I was sat there with my box of kryptonite, looking at the portraits on the wall: Bill Clinton, Tom Cruise, Zinedine Zidane. When Jota arrived, I gave him the kryptonite, and a guy took a photo. We sat and had a three-hour dinner. When we left,...
When the horror film The Orphanage opened big in its home country of Spain in October 2007, distributor Warner Brothers wanted director Ja Bayona to know he was loved. "We call him Jota," says Richard Fox, executive VP of international at Warner. "He's an amazing Superman fan, and I had a piece of kryptonite from the Bryan Singer version sent to my hotel in Barcelona. After this huge opening weekend, we went to a fish restaurant on Monday night to celebrate. I got there early, so I was sat there with my box of kryptonite, looking at the portraits on the wall: Bill Clinton, Tom Cruise, Zinedine Zidane. When Jota arrived, I gave him the kryptonite, and a guy took a photo. We sat and had a three-hour dinner. When we left,...
- 8/13/2013
- by Phil Hoad
- The Guardian - Film News
Blaise Fernandes, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Warner Bros. India, has decided to leave Warner Bros. to pursue other opportunities, following 22 years of service to the company. Richard Fox, Executive Vice President, International, Warner Bros. Entertainment, commented, "Blaise has made an important contribution to the Warner Bros. operation in India over the past 22 years and we wish him well in his new ventures." Denzil Dias, current Deputy Managing Director, has assumed the role of Managing Director, Warner Bros. Pictures International India.
- 1/29/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
For the first time in Japanese cinema history, an American-made film is being remade and released in Japan with award-winning director Lee Sang-il’s Japanese-language motion picture Yurusarezarumono, inspired by the Oscar-winning classic Unforgiven, directed by and starring Clint Eastwood. Released in the U.S. in 1992, Unforgiven was nominated for nine Academy Awards in 1993 and won four, including Best Picture. The announcement was made today by Richard Fox, Executive Vice President, International, Warner Bros. Entertainment, and William J. Ireton, President & Representative Director, Warner Entertainment Japan Inc.
Inspired by the Eastwood classic, writer/director Lee Sang-il (the Japan Academy Prize-winning film Villain, Hula Girls) shifts the setting to Japan in retelling the epic, adapting the Unforgiven screenplay by David Webb Peoples. The film stars an ensemble including some of Japan’s most acclaimed actors, led by Ken Watanabe (Letters from Iwo Jima, The Last Samurai) as Jubei Kamata, reinterpreting the role...
Inspired by the Eastwood classic, writer/director Lee Sang-il (the Japan Academy Prize-winning film Villain, Hula Girls) shifts the setting to Japan in retelling the epic, adapting the Unforgiven screenplay by David Webb Peoples. The film stars an ensemble including some of Japan’s most acclaimed actors, led by Ken Watanabe (Letters from Iwo Jima, The Last Samurai) as Jubei Kamata, reinterpreting the role...
- 8/20/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Sometimes you don't need a therapist, what you really need is a witch doctor. Poor Lindsay Lohan could be forgiven if at times she feel's like she's laboring under a voodoo curse. Because just when you think she's out of the woods - blam - another drama hits. Three years after the 'Mean Girls' star was caught in a wild car chase, she is being ordered to testify whether she used drugs that night. This week Radar Online is reporting that Judge Richard Fox ruled June 24 that Lohan must answer questions as to whether she used cocaine the night she was arrested in 2007, which resulted in a lawsuit brought by people who were in the car. Lohan's attorney, Edwin McPherson, argued that his client shouldn't be forced to answer the questions based on her Fifth Amendment rights, but the judge didn't see it that way. Some of these...
- 6/25/2010
- IrishCentral
If she thought she was going to slide out of this one, Lindsay Lohan thought wrong.
Three years after the “Mean Girls” star was caught in a wild car chase, she is being ordered to testify whether she used drugs that night.
Radar Online is reporting that Judge Richard Fox ruled Thursday morning (June 24) that LiLo must answer questions as to whether she used cocaine the night she was arrested in 2007 after the incident, which resulted in a lawsuit brought by people who were in the car.
Lohan's powerhouse attorney, Edwin McPherson, argued that his client shouldn't be forced to answer the questions based on her Fifth Amendment rights, but the judge didn't see it that way.
Three years after the “Mean Girls” star was caught in a wild car chase, she is being ordered to testify whether she used drugs that night.
Radar Online is reporting that Judge Richard Fox ruled Thursday morning (June 24) that LiLo must answer questions as to whether she used cocaine the night she was arrested in 2007 after the incident, which resulted in a lawsuit brought by people who were in the car.
Lohan's powerhouse attorney, Edwin McPherson, argued that his client shouldn't be forced to answer the questions based on her Fifth Amendment rights, but the judge didn't see it that way.
- 6/24/2010
- GossipCenter
No more excuses for Lindsay Lohan. She’s being forced to come clean about her drug use on the night she was arrested on a DUI in 2007. Authorities found two types of cocaine when she did a urine test, and found some in her pocket as well. Lindsay's Former Assistant To Tell All? Judge Richard Fox ruled today that Lindsay must answer questions as to whether she used cocaine the night she was arrested in 2007 after a joyride, which resulted in a lawsuit brought by people who were in the car. TV Show Dedicated to Lindsay's...
- 6/24/2010
- Hollyscoop.com
Madrid -- Josh Berger has added Spain to his territories of responsibility after being named president and managing director of Spain, in charge of Warner Bros. Entertainment business activities in Spain.
Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Barry Meyer, president and COO Alan Horn and executive vp, International, Warner Bros. Richard Fox announced Tuesday (Nov 3) that Berger will combine his new position with his existing responsibilities as president and managing director of U.K. and Ireland.
Berger, who reports through Fox to Meyer and Horn, will work closely with the local executives of the various Warner Bros. business units in Spain -- Warner Bros. Pictures International, Warner Home Video, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Warner Bros. International Television Distribution and Warner Bros. Consumer Products -- to develop a growth plan for the market, identifying areas for driving revenues and profits, leveraging operational efficiencies and maximizing cross-divisional, cross-company and third party opportunities.
Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Barry Meyer, president and COO Alan Horn and executive vp, International, Warner Bros. Richard Fox announced Tuesday (Nov 3) that Berger will combine his new position with his existing responsibilities as president and managing director of U.K. and Ireland.
Berger, who reports through Fox to Meyer and Horn, will work closely with the local executives of the various Warner Bros. business units in Spain -- Warner Bros. Pictures International, Warner Home Video, Warner Bros. Digital Distribution, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment, Warner Bros. International Television Distribution and Warner Bros. Consumer Products -- to develop a growth plan for the market, identifying areas for driving revenues and profits, leveraging operational efficiencies and maximizing cross-divisional, cross-company and third party opportunities.
- 11/3/2009
- by By Pamela Rolfe
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
By Wrap Staff
Josh Berger has been named president and managing director of Warner Bros. Entertainment Spain, effective Dec. 1.
WB chairman-ceo Barry Meyer, president-chief operating officer Alan Horn and Richard Fox, executive VP of international, announced the promotion in a joint statement Monday.
Berger had been president and managing director of Warner Bros.' U.K. and Ireland operations since 2002.
In his newly expanded role, Berger will combine the management of all of Warner Bros. Entertainment’s business activities in Spain with his existing responsibilities ...
Josh Berger has been named president and managing director of Warner Bros. Entertainment Spain, effective Dec. 1.
WB chairman-ceo Barry Meyer, president-chief operating officer Alan Horn and Richard Fox, executive VP of international, announced the promotion in a joint statement Monday.
Berger had been president and managing director of Warner Bros.' U.K. and Ireland operations since 2002.
In his newly expanded role, Berger will combine the management of all of Warner Bros. Entertainment’s business activities in Spain with his existing responsibilities ...
- 11/2/2009
- by Lisa Horowitz
- The Wrap
Francis Boespflug, who has been with Warner Bros. for 12 years as head of production and distribution for Warner Bros. Pictures France, is leaving the company, citing personal reasons.
Under Boespflug's leadership, Warner Bros. Pictures France has consistently ranked among the top three film distributors in France. Boespflug has been responsible for the release of hundreds of films from the Hollywood studio, including the "Harry Potter," "Ocean's 11" and "Matrix" franchises as well as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "The Dark Knight."
In addition, Boespflug has been instrumental in positioning Warner Bros. as a partner to the French production community, playing a key role in Warners' worldwide directive overseen by Warner Bros. International executive vp Richard Fox to increase the company's activities in producing, acquiring and distributing local-language films in their country of origin. He was responsible for the company's French acquisition and distribution of the hit "Les Bronzes 3" and...
Under Boespflug's leadership, Warner Bros. Pictures France has consistently ranked among the top three film distributors in France. Boespflug has been responsible for the release of hundreds of films from the Hollywood studio, including the "Harry Potter," "Ocean's 11" and "Matrix" franchises as well as "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory" and "The Dark Knight."
In addition, Boespflug has been instrumental in positioning Warner Bros. as a partner to the French production community, playing a key role in Warners' worldwide directive overseen by Warner Bros. International executive vp Richard Fox to increase the company's activities in producing, acquiring and distributing local-language films in their country of origin. He was responsible for the company's French acquisition and distribution of the hit "Les Bronzes 3" and...
- 2/27/2009
- by By Elizabeth Guider
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warner Bros. executive vp international Richard Fox, a major force in the development of the company's worldwide local-language program, will receive the title Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic on Monday during a ceremony at the prime minister's office in Rome. Fox is being honored for his contribution to Italy's local production efforts.
Since 1992, Fox has overseen Warners' local-language co-production, acquisition, marketing and distribution efforts in more than 20 nations.
"Richard's respect for and understanding of the Italian tradition of filmmaking have helped Warner Bros. build an enviable reputation in the world of international film," Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Barry Meyer said.
Since 1992, Fox has overseen Warners' local-language co-production, acquisition, marketing and distribution efforts in more than 20 nations.
"Richard's respect for and understanding of the Italian tradition of filmmaking have helped Warner Bros. build an enviable reputation in the world of international film," Warner Bros. chairman and CEO Barry Meyer said.
- 11/12/2008
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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