As we’d expected from some “underground” tracking, Nick Osborne and Trevor Engelson are parting ways. Engelson will stay with the duo’s Underground Films and Management, while Osborne will focus on writing and producing through a new shingle of his own.
Following Brad Luff‘s exit from Dimension last month, and Matt Stein‘s exit yesterday, the tables have turned and the hiring’s begun. Robert Katz, formerly President of Production at The Film Department has assumed the role of President at Dimension.
Congrats to Nick Reimond, who’s accepted a position at Scott Rudin Productions. He was previously with Material Pictures. As TheWrap recently reported, Rudin’s deal is now at Sony.
In super magical news, Michael Markowitz has been hired to write Disney‘s adaptation of the Philip K. Dick story KING OF THE ELVES. And nothing says magic like the holidays, so expect a holiday 2013 release.
Congrats to friend of IOTG Cameron Jewell, Endgame‘s new CE.
Mark Gill has been named President of Millennium Films. This comes roughly a month after his previous company, The Film Department, shut its doors.
Read TheWrap’s coverage of the move here.
Check out the red band trailer for HORRIBLE BOSSES, in theaters July 8.
Congratulations to Ian McCallister, WME‘s new MP Lit Coordinator. McCallister was previously on David Lubliner‘s desk.
It’s a big week for promotions at Industry Entertainment Partners. Laura Hersh was promoted to Manager. We reported yesterday that Michael Botti was promoted as well.
Warner Bros. and Imagine Entertainment will produce BLOOD WARS, a new take on vampire mythology. Check out TheWrap’s coverage of the movie and Hollywood’s vampire obsession.
