Kevin Wilson Named Head of Theatrical Distribution at Amazon and MGM Studios
variety.comAngelique Jackson Longtime film distribution executive Kevin Wilson has been named head of theatrical distribution for Amazon Studios and MGM.
News of Wilson’s promotion was shared in a memo to staff from Courtenay Valenti, Amazon Studios and MGM’s head of film, streaming and theatrical. “We are at a very dynamic and exciting time now that the integration of the MGM film group and Amazon Studios is complete,” Valenti wrote, announcing that the studios’ theatrical distribution groups have officially been combined “into one unified team.” Wilson steps into the role following the death of Erik Lomis, who served as MGM’s head of theatrical distribution amid the studio’s acquisition by Amazon.
Lomis died in March at 64. “Erik Lomis’ passing was a tremendously sad moment and profound loss for all who knew and worked with him,” Valenti wrote. “But we are very fortunate that Kevin Wilson, Erik’s partner and colleague of many years, will be head of theatrical distribution.” In his new role, Wilson will oversee Amazon and MGM Studios’ domestic theatrical distribution strategy, reporting to Valenti.
The veteran executive most recently oversaw the successful launches of “Creed III,” which has seen record-breaking grosses for the studio, and “Air,” the Ben Affleck-directed project that got an unprecedented theatrical release as part of the studio’s billion-dollar commitment to making movies for the big screen.
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