Lionsgate Domestic Distribution Boss David Spitz Exits; STX’s Kevin Grayson To Replace Him
deadline.comEXCLUSIVE: Longtime Lionsgate Film Distribution Head David Spitz is exiting, Deadline has learned, with former STX distribution vet Kevin Grayson getting named President of Domestic Distribution of the studio’s motion picture group.
Spitz came to Lionsgate via its absorption of Blair Witch Project studio Artisan. Before that, Spitz was at Reservoir Dogs distributor, Live Entertainment which was acquired by Artisan.
Spitz, son of legendary late distribution boss Jimmy Spitz, has had a leadership role at Lionsgate since 2003. Spitz handled several franchise hits including John Wick (the latest Chapter 4 of which became the highest grossing in the franchise with $180M+ this weekend), Hunger Games, Twilight Saga, Saw, the Tyler Perry canon and Expendables.
He was also behind such notable counterprogramming and awards hits as La La Land, Knives Out, Wonder, Crash, Fahrenheit 9/11 and Precious, among many others. “David has been an incredibly valued leader of Lionsgate’s distribution business for nearly 20 years,” said Lionsgate Motion Picture Group Vice Chair Adam Fogelson. “He is highly regarded throughout the industry and has been enormously helpful to me in my first year at Lionsgate.
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