STX’s Adam Fogelson heads to Lionsgate as the new vice president of the film group

Exclusive: Adam Fogelson was named vice president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group as of September 1 when he stepped down as president of the STX Entertainment Motion Picture Group, a position he has held for the past eight years.

In his new role at Lionsgate, Fogelson will oversee marketing and distribution in theaters around the world and will be part of the Motion Picture Group’s leadership team involved in all aspects of planning and executing its content strategy. He will report directly to Lionsgate Motion Picture Group President Joe Drake.

At STX, Fogelson created significant feature film lists for mid-budget films aimed at specific demos that have moved on to a wider audience. Among them is Jennifer Lopez’s film with the highest national box office. cheater ($ 105 million, $ 158 million worldwide); $ 314 million in revenue bad mothers franchising; Upside down ($ 125 million WW); Y Gentlemen ($ 115 million WW), by the way. Like many other studies, STX survived the pandemic, streaming few titles and showing cash profits. The science fiction film by Gerard Butler Greenland, The PVOD window in the state has seen its broadcast and pay-TV rights go to HBO for $ 20-30 million. Comedy by Kristen Bell-Kirby Howell Baptiste brooches Sold to Paramount + and Showtime for approximately $ 20 million. Action comedy by Dave Bautista my spy It moved to Prime Video and was so successful on the platform that there was talk of a sequel.

News of Fogelson’s appointment comes after Lionsgate was in talks to purchase STX Entertainment earlier this year as it spun off from a previous merger with Eros. As first reported by Deadline, STX chose to remain independent, divesting from Eros and closing the sale with Najafi Companies, Birch Grove LP and 777 Partners providing funding for its list. STX remains fully operational after Fogelson’s departure, with Robert Simmonds as STX President and Noah Fogelson as CEO. STX plans to release 15 titles a year, consisting of television and stage films.

Prior to joining STX, Fogelson was president of Universal Pictures, where he led the studio for three of the most successful years in the studio’s history.

“Adam is one of the most experienced executives in our industry,” said Drake. “When starting a new installment The games of hunger dirty dancesY john wick franchises, as well as new IPs, franchises and properties, we look forward to your skills, experience and respected leadership. Your long-standing relationships with the industry’s most creative contributors will be invaluable as we focus on our next whiteboard. “

Fogelson said, “I have the utmost respect for Joe and the Lionsgate team and am delighted to join them. As we discussed how Lionsgate and STX could work more closely together, this opportunity presented itself and became an exciting next step for me. Throughout my career, I have focused a lot on growing existing franchises, identifying new ones, and finding unique, creative and profitable ways to bring films to market. Everything about Lionsgate, both content and culture, makes it great for me. I am also incredibly proud of what STX has accomplished during these eight years of transformation and excited to see what Noah and Bob have in store.

Upcoming Lionsgate theatrical releases include prey of the devil on October 28; The revolution of Jesus on February 24; John Wick: Chapter 4 on March 24; God there you are. It’s me, Margarita on April 28; Y The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Birds and Snakes on November 17, 2023.

During Fogelson’s tenure as president of Universal Pictures from 2009 to October 2013, he oversaw the film group’s global operations, including theatrical releases, home entertainment, partnerships and licensing, finance, human resources and communications. In 2012 and again in 2013, under Fogelson’s leadership, Universal recorded the highest grossing years at the global box office in the company’s 100-year history. During his tenure, Universal posted hits including Teddy, Bridesmaids, Contraband, Safe House, Dr. Seuss’s Lorax, Snow White and the Hunter, Identity Thief, Pitch Perfect, Mom, The Purge, The Miserable. my favorite villain 1 Y Two, five fastY Fast and Furious 6. Other films under Fogelson’s presidency include The Green Light Jurassic World, Lone Survivor, Ride Along, Non-Stop, Neighbors, The Purge 2, Fifty Shades of Gray Y Lucia.

Fogelson joined Universal in 1998 as vice president of advertising creativity and became president of marketing and distribution in 2007. During Universal’s marketing operations, Fogelson has worked on all of the films. Meet the parents, Bourne, American Pie Y Fast & Furious franchise, along with other blockbusters, including Mamma Mia !, American Gangster, Pregnant, Bruce Almighty, Sea Biscuit, 40 Year Old Virgin, 8 Mile, The Breakup, Erin Brockovich, Notting Hill, Bring It On Y Ray.

He also directed the marketing campaign for Universal’s hugely successful musical Tony Awards. Evil.

Fogelson’s work on Universal’s diverse theater lineup has earned him praise. the age of advertising Entertainment Marketing of the Year 2009.