Adam Goodman

Adam Goodman, an American film producer, is the former President of Paramount Pictures.[1] He is the owner of Dichotomy, a film production company.[2]

Early career

Goodman started working in motion pictures while still in high school. Before joining DreamWorks as an assistant, Goodman worked as a production assistant on films produced by one of Hollywood's most successful producers, John Hughes.[3]

Career

Goodman served as President of Paramount Motion Picture Group from 2009 to 2015. While at Paramount, he shepherded a number of key projects for the company. Some of the films that he helped bring to the screen include the “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” reboot, “Mission:Impossible – Ghost Protocol” and the “Paranormal Activity” franchise.[3] During his tenure, Paramount also rebooted "Star Trek" with J.J. Abrams and launched a series of films based on "G.I. Joe."[4] The company weathered a third-act reshoot on "World War Z" to turn it into a $540 million global hit.

Goodman exited Paramount at a time when the studio was struggling with a thin film slate.[5] He was replaced by Marc Evans as President.[6]

Shortly after departing from Paramount, Goodman formed his own film production company, Dichotomy. The company has a First look deal with his former employer, Paramount Pictures.[2] Dichotomy plans to focus on a low-budget model to finance a myriad of genres over time, in increments.[7]

References

  1. ↑ Jr, Mike Fleming. "Brad Grey Confirms Exit Of Adam Goodman At Paramount". Deadline. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  2. 1 2 "Ex-Paramount President Adam Goodman Launches "Nimble" New Film Label (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
  3. 1 2 Lang, Brent. "Adam Goodman Leaving Paramount, Offered Production Deal". Variety. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
  4. ↑ "UPDATED: Paramount ousts film group president Adam Goodman - L.A. Biz". L.A. Biz. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  5. ↑ "Adam Goodman out as Paramount film president, offered production deal". latimes.com. Retrieved 2016-03-28.
  6. ↑ "Marc Evans Replacing Adam Goodman as President of Paramount's Motion Picture Group". TheWrap. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
  7. ↑ Thompson, Anne. "Ex-Paramount Exec Adam Goodman Reinvents the Production Company". Thompson on Hollywood. Retrieved 2016-04-01.
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