Bill Mechanic
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Bill Mechanic | |
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Born | William M. Mechanic May 12, 1950 |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Film producer |
William M. Mechanic (born May 12, 1950) is an American film producer. He is the chairman and CEO of Pandemonium Films.[1]
Mechanic serves on the board of counselors for
Early life
Mechanic graduated from Michigan State University in 1973 with a degree in English.[9]
Career
From 1978 to 1982, Mechanic worked for Select TV Programming Inc., as vice president of programming. He also held the position of vice president of pay TV and post-theatrical markets for Paramount and senior creative executive at Paramount Pictures.[10]
1984–1994: At Disney
Following a position at Paramount Pictures, Mechanic moved to Disney in 1984, subsequently building its home-video units both in the United States and overseas from minor industry players to nearly double the size of their nearest competitors. The division grew from $30 million in revenue to over $3 billion and notched the majority of the all-time best-selling videos. Mechanic pioneered the concept of direct sales to mass merchants, which has become an important part of the home entertainment business today.[6] At the Walt Disney Studios, where he served as president of international distribution and worldwide video, he oversaw international theatrical, worldwide home video, and worldwide pay television.
Mechanic is married to Carol Mechanic. They have a daughter named Erin Mechanic.
One of Mechanic's critical moves occurred when he ended a five-year relationship between Disney and
Mechanic had also served as both senior vice president of
1994–2000: At Fox Entertainment
In 1994, he became the chairman and chief executive officer of
Fox produced the number-one grossing films worldwide in 1995, 1996 and 1997 with Die Hard with a Vengeance,[16] Independence Day[17] and Titanic.[18]
As a result of his leadership, in 1998, Twentieth Century Fox was the number-one studio in worldwide box-office gross revenue.
Under his management, in all, the studio earned 72 Oscar nominations including 5 Best Picture nominations.[21][22]
In June 2000, it was reported that Bill Mechanic was leaving under intense pressure from
2001–present
In 2001, Mechanic became the president of the jury at the Berlin International Film Festival.[24][25]
In 2006, Mechanic became the jury of international competition at the Tokyo International Film Festival.[26]
In 2007, Mechanic became the head of the jury of the Lion of the Future prize for first-time filmmakers at the
In 2010, Mechanic and Adam Shankman produced the 82nd Academy Awards.[6][28]
In 2015, Mechanic produced Hacksaw Ridge.[29]
Mechanic is currently producing movies through his independent production company, Pandemonium Films.[30]
Filmography
As producer
Year | Title | Notes |
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2005 | Dark Water | |
The New World | ||
2009 | Coraline | BAFTA Children's Award – Best Feature Film Producer of the Year Award in Animated Theatrical Motion Pictures
American Film Institute Awards – Best 10 Movies Nominated – The Producers Guild of America |
2016 | Hacksaw Ridge | Nominated – Academy Award for Best Picture |
2017 | 2:22 |
References
- ^ "THE GLOBAL STUDIO AT 100 Panel Discussion". usc.edu. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
- ^ "Board of Councilors". usc.edu. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ "William Mechanic". bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on July 23, 2012. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
- ^ "Awards Retrospective". wif.org. Archived from the original on June 23, 2011. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
- ^ "MECHANIC, William". bfi.org.uk. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
- ^ a b c d "Producers of the 82nd Academy Awards". oscars.org. May 15, 2010. Archived from the original on April 8, 2010. Retrieved May 15, 2010.
- ^ ""So You Think You Can Dance" Judge to Produce Oscars". washingtonpost.com. October 20, 2009. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
- ^ "Is Hollywood Embracing Originality Again?". npr.org. July 21, 2010. Retrieved July 21, 2010.
- ^ "MSU alumnus, film producer back in town, available for media interviews". Michigan State University News. Retrieved on February 8, 2010.
- ^ "Bill Mechanic". focusfeatures.com. Archived from the original on February 5, 2017. Retrieved October 13, 2008.
- ^ Hettrick, Scott. "Mechanic Moving from Disney to Lead Fox Studio", Video Business, October 8, 1993. Retrieved on January 27, 2010.
- ^ "Bill Mechanic: Titanic Success In Hollywood". msu.edu. Retrieved May 12, 2013.
- ^ "Disney Video Chief Bill Mechanic Expected to Be Next Fox President". latimes.com. September 25, 1993.
- ^ "Filmed Entertainment". newscorp.com. Archived from the original on May 15, 2011. Retrieved May 15, 2011.
- ^ "Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation History". fundinguniverse.com. Retrieved May 15, 2010.
- ^ "1995 WORLDWIDE GROSSES". boxofficemojo.com.
- ^ "Business Overview 1997: Filmed Entertainment". newscorp.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2011.
- ^ "1997 WORLDWIDE GROSSES". boxofficemojo.com.
- ^ "The News Corporation 1998 Annual Report, Page 23". newscorp.com. June 21, 1999. Archived from the original on October 12, 1999.
- ^ "Board of Directors and Executive Management Committee, 1998". newscorp.com. Retrieved May 15, 2013.
- ^ "Bill Mechanic". filmbug.com. Retrieved May 11, 2013.
- ^ Kay, Jeremy (September 30, 2009). "Former Fox chief Bill Mechanic tells IFTA producers: adapt or die". screendaily.com. Retrieved September 30, 2009.
- ^ Eller, Claudia (June 23, 2000). "Fox Studio Chief Calls It Quits After Box-Office Slump". latimes.com.
- ^ "Juries 2001". berlinale.de. February 7, 2001. Retrieved February 7, 2001.
- ^ "Intimacy wins in Berlin". bbc.co.uk. February 18, 2001. Retrieved February 18, 2001.
- ^ "The 19th TIFF". tiff-jp.net. Retrieved October 21, 2006.
- ^ "Venice enlists Mechanic, Araki". variety.com. May 14, 2007. Retrieved May 14, 2007.
- ^ "Bill Mechanic and Adam Shankman Named Oscar Telecast Producers". oscars.org. October 20, 2009. Retrieved October 20, 2009.
- ^ "IMDB - Bill Mechanic". IMDB - Bill Mechanic.
- ^ GALLOWAY, STEPHEN. "Bill Mechanic", Los Angeles Business Journal, May 7, 2001. Retrieved on January 27, 2010.
External links
- Bill Mechanic at IMDb