Jonathan Glickman in Discussions to Become CEO of Miramax
Miramax is reportedly on the verge of appointing Jonathan Glickman, a former executive at MGM, as its chief executive officer. This move comes after the exit of Bill Block, who led the company for six years. Glickman’s tenure at MGM was marked by significant achievements, including elevating the James Bond series to a billion-dollar franchise and reviving the Rocky saga through the Creed films, starring Michael B. Jordan. Following his departure from MGM in early 2020, Glickman founded Panoramic Media, a company involved in notable projects like the Addams Family animated films and the Netflix series Wednesday, which boosted Jenna Ortega’s career.
Glickman’s earlier career includes a successful stint at Spyglass Entertainment, where he was involved in producing popular franchises such as Rush Hour and Shanghai Noon. The potential acquisition of Panoramic Media by Miramax aligns with Glickman’s expected appointment as CEO.
Miramax, established by Harvey and Bob Weinstein in 1979 and later part of Disney’s portfolio from 1993-2010, is renowned for classics like Pulp Fiction and Shakespeare in Love. Currently, it’s co-owned by Qatar’s BeIn and Paramount. Although the company’s recent focus has been on its vast film library, it’s actively working to augment its film and TV production, as evidenced by recent releases like The Gentlemen and The Wrath of Men by Guy Ritchie, and David Ayer’s The Beekeeper, along with the acquisition of the television rights to the Halloween series. This suggests a strategic effort to rejuvenate and expand its portfolio under new leadership.
