Roger Birnbaum
‘Magnificent Seven’ Producer on Why Westerns Aren’t Dead and How Cancer Changed Him
Roger Birnbaum of Pin High Productions opens up about when to walk away from a plum job, his biggest regret and what he learned from former boss Clive Davis.
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Roger Birnbaum Steps Down From Exec Post at MGM
He will now serve as an exclusive producer for the company.
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Gary Marenzi, MGM’s Top International TV Exec, Leaves Studio
He played a key role in the launch of "Teen Wolf" on MTV, and had been with the company for four years.
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Paramount to Co-Finance ‘Hansel and Gretel’ With MGM
MGM will co-finance: Paramount’s "Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hungers," which will now be shot in 3D.
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EXCLUSIVE: Fox Courting ‘Bond 23’ Distribution
Studio met with MGM's Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum on Friday.
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EXCLUSIVE: Paramount Making Strong Moves to Snag ‘Bond 23’
Studio getting first crack at negotiation. Sony is also interested.
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Warner Bros. to Handle Worldwide Distribution for ‘The Hobbit’
Already handling domestic distribution, company takes international from MGM.
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MGM, Weigel Broadcasting Launch Me-TV
Channel will beam classic programming like "Cheers" and "The Dick Van Dyke Show" to digital frequencies on broadcast stations.
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MGM Restructuring Plan Takes Effect, $500 Million in Financing in Place
Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum assume leadership as co-chairmen and chief executive officers.
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MGM Lays Off Dozens of Staffers Friday
Cuts made in distribution, marketing and post-production departments.
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James Bond Branding Guru Karen Sortito Dies at 49
Executive helped resurrect the 007 franchise at MGM in the mid-1990s; she also aided in defining the MTV brand during its formative years.
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Judge Approves MGM Bankruptcy Plan
Studio hones in on $500 million in new financing to fund operations.
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