Walter Hamada
Walter Hamada | |
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Occupation(s) | Film executive and producer |
Employer | Paramount Pictures |
Spouse | Michelle Hamada[1] |
Walter Hamada is an American film executive and producer. He joined
Career
Hamada began his career as an assistant at
In January 2018, after
Former DCEU cast member Ray Fisher has accused Hamada of "undermining an investigation into misconduct that is alleged to have occurred during Joss Whedon's reshoots of Justice League",[10] a claim that Warner Bros. and Katherine B. Forrest, the person in charge of the investigation, disputed.[11]
When the release of the film
On November 15, 2022, Paramount Pictures announced that they had signed a multi-year production deal with Hamada to oversee their mainstream horror movies. The contract became effective on January 1, 2023.[13] Hamada later launched his own production label named 18hz Productions based at the Paramount Pictures studio lot.[14] In April 2024, Paramount announced that Hamada will produce the film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, an adaptation of the comic miniseries The Last Ronin, through 18hz Productions.[15]
Filmography
Year | Film | Role(s) |
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2002 | Sorority Boys | Producer |
2007 | Whisper | Producer |
2009 | Friday the 13th | Executive producer |
The Final Destination | Executive producer | |
2010 | A Nightmare on Elm Street | Executive producer |
2011 | Final Destination 5 | Executive producer |
2013 | The Incredible Burt Wonderstone | Executive producer |
The Conjuring | Executive producer | |
47 Ronin | Story, executive producer | |
2014 | Into the Storm | Executive producer |
Annabelle | Executive producer | |
2015 | The Gallows | Executive producer |
2016 | The Conjuring 2 | Executive producer |
Lights Out | Executive producer | |
Within | Executive producer | |
Wolves at the Door | Executive producer | |
2017 | Annabelle: Creation | Executive producer |
It | Executive producer | |
2018 | Tag | Executive producer |
The Nun | Executive producer | |
Aquaman | Executive producer | |
2019 | Shazam! | Executive producer |
The Curse of La Llorona | Executive producer | |
Joker | Executive producer | |
2020 | Birds of Prey | Executive producer |
Wonder Woman 1984 | Executive producer | |
2021 | The Suicide Squad | Executive producer |
2022 | The Batman | Executive producer |
Black Adam | Executive producer | |
2023 | Shazam! Fury of the Gods | Executive producer |
The Flash | Executive producer | |
Blue Beetle | Executive producer | |
Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom | Executive producer | |
TBA | Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin | Producer |
Unreleased | Batgirl | Executive producer; release cancelled |
See also
- List of films based on DC Comics
References
- ^ J. B. Lacroix (September 26, 2019). "Habitat for Humanity Builders Ball". Getty Images. Retrieved October 20, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Lang, Brent (January 4, 2018). "Warner Bros. Taps Walter Hamada to Oversee DC Films Production (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
- ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 19, 2022). "DC Films Boss Walter Hamada Has Departed Studio As Warner Bros Discovery Finalizes Exit: The Dish". Deadline.com. Archived from the original on October 19, 2022. Retrieved October 19, 2022.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (September 14, 2007). "Hamada joins New Line as sr. vp prod'n". The Hollywood Reporter. Associated Press. Retrieved November 16, 2022.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (January 4, 2018). "DC Movies Finds New President With 'It,' 'Conjuring' Executive". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (December 23, 2013). "Film Review: '47 Ronin'". Variety. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
- ^ Lang, Brent (December 7, 2017). "DC Shake-Up in the Works After 'Justice League' Stumbles (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ "Walter Hamada". Warner Bros. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (January 5, 2021). "Walter Hamada Re-Ups Deal as DC Films President (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ Kit, Borys (January 14, 2021). "WarnerMedia Stands by Walter Hamada After New Ray Fisher Accusations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (February 27, 2021). "'Justice League' Investigator Backs DC Films' Walter Hamada After Ray Fisher Claims". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
- ^ Masters, Kim (August 5, 2022). "DC Films' Walter Hamada Was on the Brink of Exit After 'Batgirl' Cancellation". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 5, 2022.
- ^ Rubin, Rebecca (November 15, 2022). "Former DC Films President Walter Hamada Signs Multi-Year Production Deal With Paramount Pictures". Variety. Retrieved November 15, 2022.
- ^ Kit, Borys (January 17, 2023). "Walter Hamada Launches 18hz Productions, Executive Who Oversaw 'Smile' Among Key Hires (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ Kit, Borys (April 15, 2024). "Live-Action, R-Rated 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Movie in the Works From Producer Walter Hamada (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on April 11, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2024.
External links
- Walter Hamada at IMDb