Five Players With Mogul Credentials
10:00 AM PDT 10/10/2012
by
Kim Masters
When top studio jobs become available, the list of experienced execs is short.
This story first appeared in the Oct. 19 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.
DICK COOK
The former Disney Studios chairman, 62, could be seen as a steady, experienced hand to step in at another studio.
STORY: Wanted: The Next Generation of Hollywood Executives (Analysis)
LORENZO DI BONAVENTURA
The Paramount-based producer, 55, ran worldwide production at Warner Bros. but never has held the top job at a studio.
MARY PARENT
The Paramount-based producer, 43, ran MGM pre-bankruptcy and is considered a smart and filmmaker-friendly executive.
TOM ROTHMAN
The outgoing Fox co-chair, 57, made some enemies but is considered a smart exec with a record of financial success.
STORY: Former Disney Chief Dick Cook, 'Twilight' Director Bill Condon Join Academy's Board of Governors
STACEY SNIDER
The DreamWorks co-chair, 51, recently was approached for a Universal job. Her name comes up when a top post is available.