MGM Names Cale Boyter Executive Vice President, Production
Well-Regarded New Line Production Executive Whose Credits Include 'Elf,' 'Wedding Crashers' and 'A History Of Violence,' To Name a Few, Joins the New Team LOS ANGELES, March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) has named Cale Boyter as Executive Vice President, Production, it was announced today by Mary Parent, Chairperson, Worldwide Motion Picture Group at MGM.
(Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20011119/MGMLOGO ) The appointment represents a step in further building MGM in the theatrical business as the studio now focuses on assembling a team of executives with extensive backgrounds in development, production and talent relations. Boyter's appointment marks the first senior hire of Parent, who joined MGM a week ago and is aggressively implementing a new strategy.
A veteran at New Line for the last 10 years, Boyter recently served as New Line's Executive Vice President of Development. During his tenure, he worked on and executive produced some of New Line's most successful films including "Elf," "Wedding Crashers" and "A History of Violence." In making the announcement, Parent stated: "I've watched Cale from a far for some time now. His taste, passion and strong point of view as well as his ability to recognize real talent and good movie ideas has consistently impressed me. Many people, including myself, have tried to hire Cale in the past, but the timing has never worked out. I couldn't be more thrilled the timing is working out now and Cale's able to be a part of this incredibly exciting studio." Boyter stated: "I'm thrilled to be joining MGM at a time when the studio is poised for major growth. Working closely with Mary, we'll look to identify movies that will work in the marketplace and look forward to building a great slate. Mary is definitely a force in the industry and one of the main reasons I decided to undertake this next challenge in my career. Both of us are focused on achieving major growth for MGM. We want it to work and we want to win." After graduating from SMU in Texas, Boyter got his start in the entertainment business with Paradigm Talent Agency. He joined New Line in 1998 as an executive assistant and worked his way up the ranks to Executive Vice President. In this position, he also shepherd the 2008 New Line releases "Semi-Pro," "Pride & Glory" and "Journey 3D: To the Center of the Earth."
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co, MGM International Television Distribution In, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com. CONTACT: Jeff Pryor
Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20011119/MGMLOGO CONTACT: Jeff Pryor, Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications, Web site: http://www.mgm.com/
2008-03-26 17:13:33 0320617 PRNEWSWIRE
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