David Spitz Exits as Lionsgate Distribution Chief, Kevin Grayson to Replace
thewrap.comVeteran Lionsgate film distribution chief David Spitz is exiting the company and will be replaced by former STX Distribution veteran Kevin Grayson, Adam Fogelson, Vice Chair of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group announced on Friday.
Grayson was previously the President of Distribution at STX Entertainment. During his tenure, the oversaw all of the studio’s films, including “Hustlers,” “Bad Moms,” “The Gift,” “Den of Thieves” and the Golden Globe-winning (for Jodie Foster) “The Mauritanian.” Spitz has played a leadership role at the company since 2003.
In that near-20-year run, he has shepherded the distribution strategies for various entries in the “Saw” series, the “Expendables” movies, the “Now You See Me” duology, the “Hunger Games” franchise, the final “Twilight” film and the “John Wick” movies along with copious Tyler Perry-produced (and often directed) melodramas.
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