The decision should come as music to Hollywood’s ears, as Paramount had not been making as many movies as usual under outgoing CEO Brad Grey. By hiring the tag-team of Gianopulos and De Luca, it’s a signal that Paramount is ready to start making movies again.
Michael Lynton
Keep up with what’s happening in the industry with the inside information on who’s getting hired, promoted, and let go. Thomas Tull and Michael Lynton, the chairmen and CEOs of Legendary and Sony, respectively, have departed their roles.
It was announced today that Michael Lynton will leave his post as Sony Pictures Entertainment Chairman and CEO. He will leave the entertainment conglomerate, which he helmed for over a decade to focus on his chairmanship of Snapchat.
Industry executive shuffle of the last week.
Industry executive moves of the week.
