Paramount is riding incredibly high after their 2022 box office grosses rose past $1 billion for the first time in over a decade and kept its momentum going at CinemaCon with plenty of exciting announcements and sneak peeks.
But before all of that, Chris Aronson showed up to give a little spoonful of tough love.
In his time as head of domestic distribution at 20th Century Fox and now at Paramount, Aronson has been known at CinemaCon both for his humorous entrances at studio presentations and his very candid takes on the movie theater business. This year saw more of both as Aronson emerged from a sewer manhole with some pizza to promote “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” prompting the film’s writer-producer Seth Rogen to joke that it was “quite appropriate” to see a Hollywood exec doing that.
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But before all of that, Chris Aronson showed up to give a little spoonful of tough love.
In his time as head of domestic distribution at 20th Century Fox and now at Paramount, Aronson has been known at CinemaCon both for his humorous entrances at studio presentations and his very candid takes on the movie theater business. This year saw more of both as Aronson emerged from a sewer manhole with some pizza to promote “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem,” prompting the film’s writer-producer Seth Rogen to joke that it was “quite appropriate” to see a Hollywood exec doing that.
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- 4/27/2023
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
The National Association of Theatre Owners has found its next leader in Michael P. O’Leary, who will succeed John Fithian as president and CEO.
O’Leary will officially join the NATO team on April 10 in order to allow for a transition period before he officially takes over the leadership reigns on May 1 following CinemaCon, the annual convention for theater owners in Las Vegas.
NATO’s executive board tapped O’Leary for his broad experience in government affairs, lobbying and entertainment. He’s served in senior positions at The Entertainment Software Association, 21st Century Fox, the Motion Picture Association, on Capitol Hill and at the Department of Justice.
“Michael brings with him extensive knowledge and strategic senior leadership, having worked with and led teams within the broader entertainment industry both domestically and internationally,” said Rolando Rodriguez, NATO board chair and chief advisor at theater circuit Marcus Corporation.
“With the help...
O’Leary will officially join the NATO team on April 10 in order to allow for a transition period before he officially takes over the leadership reigns on May 1 following CinemaCon, the annual convention for theater owners in Las Vegas.
NATO’s executive board tapped O’Leary for his broad experience in government affairs, lobbying and entertainment. He’s served in senior positions at The Entertainment Software Association, 21st Century Fox, the Motion Picture Association, on Capitol Hill and at the Department of Justice.
“Michael brings with him extensive knowledge and strategic senior leadership, having worked with and led teams within the broader entertainment industry both domestically and internationally,” said Rolando Rodriguez, NATO board chair and chief advisor at theater circuit Marcus Corporation.
“With the help...
- 3/2/2023
- by Pamela McClintock
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Michael P. O’Leary will be appointed the president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners beginning May 1. He will officially join the NATO team on April 10 to work alongside current president and CEO John Fithian before the latter retires.
O’Leary, a resident of Washington D.C., with a law degree from the University of Arizona, has previously served in senior positions at The Entertainment Software Association, 21st Century Fox, the Motion Picture Association, on Capitol Hill and at the Department of Justice.
NATO board chairman and senior adviserr Rolando Rodriguez stated “Michael brings with him extensive knowledge and strategic senior leadership, having worked with and led teams within the broader entertainment industry both domestically and internationally. With the help and support of our very talented NATO team, as well as our friends at the film companies, artistic community and lawmakers, we will continue to grow back...
O’Leary, a resident of Washington D.C., with a law degree from the University of Arizona, has previously served in senior positions at The Entertainment Software Association, 21st Century Fox, the Motion Picture Association, on Capitol Hill and at the Department of Justice.
NATO board chairman and senior adviserr Rolando Rodriguez stated “Michael brings with him extensive knowledge and strategic senior leadership, having worked with and led teams within the broader entertainment industry both domestically and internationally. With the help and support of our very talented NATO team, as well as our friends at the film companies, artistic community and lawmakers, we will continue to grow back...
- 3/2/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Michael P. O’Leary, an executive who has straddled the worlds of government, lobbying and media, has been named as president and CEO of the National Association of Theatre Owners. He will take over from John Fithian, whose retirement after decades at the exhibition industry advocacy group was announced last year.
O’Leary will begin the transition into his new role at NATO in April. He officially takes the reins from Fithian in May.
Prior to NATO, O’Leary has served in senior positions at the Entertainment Software Association, 21st Century Fox, the Motion Picture Association, on Capitol Hill and at the Department of Justice.
“With the help and support of our very talented NATO team, as well as our friends at the film companies, artistic community and lawmakers, we will continue to grow back the motion picture theater industry with Michael’s leadership,” said Rolando Rodriguez, NATO board chairman...
O’Leary will begin the transition into his new role at NATO in April. He officially takes the reins from Fithian in May.
Prior to NATO, O’Leary has served in senior positions at the Entertainment Software Association, 21st Century Fox, the Motion Picture Association, on Capitol Hill and at the Department of Justice.
“With the help and support of our very talented NATO team, as well as our friends at the film companies, artistic community and lawmakers, we will continue to grow back the motion picture theater industry with Michael’s leadership,” said Rolando Rodriguez, NATO board chairman...
- 3/2/2023
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
The National Association of Theatre Owners on Thursday said it has appointed Michael P. O’Leary president and CEO of the association beginning May 1. He takes over for outgoing NATO boss John Fithian, who announced his retirement in October after working with the exhibitor trade org for three decades.
“On behalf of NATO’s Executive Board of Directors, we are very pleased to name Michael O’Leary to lead NATO beginning May 1, following the retirement of current President and CEO John Fithian,” said Rolando Rodriguez, NATO board chairman and senior advisor, Marcus Corporation. “Michael will be officially joining the NATO team on April 10th to work alongside John and the team for a successful transition.
He added, “Michael brings with him extensive knowledge and strategic senior leadership, having worked with and led teams within the broader entertainment industry both domestically and internationally. Michael has served in senior positions at The Entertainment Software Association,...
“On behalf of NATO’s Executive Board of Directors, we are very pleased to name Michael O’Leary to lead NATO beginning May 1, following the retirement of current President and CEO John Fithian,” said Rolando Rodriguez, NATO board chairman and senior advisor, Marcus Corporation. “Michael will be officially joining the NATO team on April 10th to work alongside John and the team for a successful transition.
He added, “Michael brings with him extensive knowledge and strategic senior leadership, having worked with and led teams within the broader entertainment industry both domestically and internationally. Michael has served in senior positions at The Entertainment Software Association,...
- 3/2/2023
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Term will commence on May 1 after current incumbent John Fithian retires.
Michael P. O’Leary has been named president and CEO of National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), the organisation said on Thursday (March 2).
O’Leary officially joins NATO on April 10 and will work alongside current incumbent John Fithian heading into CinemaCon (April 24-27). He assumes the post on May 1 after Fithian retires.
The Washington DC-based appointee has served in senior positions at The Entertainment Software Association, 21st Century Fox, the Motion Picture Association, and on Capitol Hill and the Department of Justice.
Rolando Rodriguez, NATO board chairman and senior advisor,...
Michael P. O’Leary has been named president and CEO of National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO), the organisation said on Thursday (March 2).
O’Leary officially joins NATO on April 10 and will work alongside current incumbent John Fithian heading into CinemaCon (April 24-27). He assumes the post on May 1 after Fithian retires.
The Washington DC-based appointee has served in senior positions at The Entertainment Software Association, 21st Century Fox, the Motion Picture Association, and on Capitol Hill and the Department of Justice.
Rolando Rodriguez, NATO board chairman and senior advisor,...
- 3/2/2023
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
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