Eric Kops has been elevated to the new role of Lionsgate’s Head of Global Communications & Earned Media in the conglom’s motion picture division.
Kops joined Lionsgate in 2020, working on such No. 1 openers Spiral: From the Book of Saw and The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, as well as American Underdog. He is currently overseeing the publicity campaigns for The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, the upcoming John Wick: Chapter 4; White Bird: A Wonder Story, the follow up to the 2017 hit; Borderlands, starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Black; About My Father, starring Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert De Niro; Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, the long-awaited adaptation of the Judy Blume classic, among several others.
In his new position, Kops will lead global feature film publicity on all wide theatrical releases, multiplatform releases, and catalog, through the full cycle of their campaigns; he also will...
Kops joined Lionsgate in 2020, working on such No. 1 openers Spiral: From the Book of Saw and The Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, as well as American Underdog. He is currently overseeing the publicity campaigns for The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, the upcoming John Wick: Chapter 4; White Bird: A Wonder Story, the follow up to the 2017 hit; Borderlands, starring Cate Blanchett, Kevin Hart, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Jack Black; About My Father, starring Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert De Niro; Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret, the long-awaited adaptation of the Judy Blume classic, among several others.
In his new position, Kops will lead global feature film publicity on all wide theatrical releases, multiplatform releases, and catalog, through the full cycle of their campaigns; he also will...
- 3/31/2022
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran PR executive Eric Kops has been officially named head of global communications and earned media for Lionsgate’s motion picture group.
The announcement was made Thursday by Marisa Liston, Lionsgate’s president of global marketing, to whom Kops will report.
Kops will oversee global feature film publicity on all wide theatrical releases, multi-platform releases and catalog, through the full cycle of their campaigns; he also will oversee strategic communications for the motion picture group as a whole. Kops has been unofficially serving in the role since last year, when Liston was promoted from the job to lead the global marketing department.
“Eric could not be more respected for his creativity, intelligence, experience, and leadership skills, which made him the perfect choice to head up the department,” stated Liston, announcing the official move. “His impeccable relationships with talent and representatives, alongside his thorough understanding of every aspect of the job from strategy to media training,...
The announcement was made Thursday by Marisa Liston, Lionsgate’s president of global marketing, to whom Kops will report.
Kops will oversee global feature film publicity on all wide theatrical releases, multi-platform releases and catalog, through the full cycle of their campaigns; he also will oversee strategic communications for the motion picture group as a whole. Kops has been unofficially serving in the role since last year, when Liston was promoted from the job to lead the global marketing department.
“Eric could not be more respected for his creativity, intelligence, experience, and leadership skills, which made him the perfect choice to head up the department,” stated Liston, announcing the official move. “His impeccable relationships with talent and representatives, alongside his thorough understanding of every aspect of the job from strategy to media training,...
- 3/31/2022
- by Angelique Jackson
- Variety Film + TV
Lionsgate has named public relations executive Eric Kops as head of Global Communications and Earned Media for the studio’s Film Group, Marisa Liston, Lionsgate’s president of Global Marketing announced on Thursday.
In his new role, Kops will oversee global feature film publicity on all wide theatrical releases, multiplatform releases, and catalog. Kops also will oversee strategic communications for the Film Group as a whole.
Unofficially, Kops has been serving in the role since Liston was promoted to lead the Global Marketing department last year. She previously held the job and Kops will report to Liston.
“Eric could not be more respected for his creativity, intelligence, experience, and leadership skills, which made him the perfect choice to head up the department,” Liston said in a statement. “His impeccable relationships with talent and representatives, alongside his thorough understanding of every aspect of the job from strategy to media training, have...
In his new role, Kops will oversee global feature film publicity on all wide theatrical releases, multiplatform releases, and catalog. Kops also will oversee strategic communications for the Film Group as a whole.
Unofficially, Kops has been serving in the role since Liston was promoted to lead the Global Marketing department last year. She previously held the job and Kops will report to Liston.
“Eric could not be more respected for his creativity, intelligence, experience, and leadership skills, which made him the perfect choice to head up the department,” Liston said in a statement. “His impeccable relationships with talent and representatives, alongside his thorough understanding of every aspect of the job from strategy to media training, have...
- 3/31/2022
- by Umberto Gonzalez
- The Wrap
Exclusive: Josh Tunick’s romantic drama stars American Pie’s Alyson Hannigan.
Andrew Herwitz’s The Film Sales Company has launched sales talks on Modern Love, a romantic drama starring Alyson Hannigan that is in post.
The Film Sales Company holds worldwide rights and Jason Ishikawa leads the negotiations on the story of two gay men who host a heart-to-heart with their friends on the eve of their wedding.
Josh Tunick wrote and directed Modern Love and the cast includes Anthony Rapp, Jonathan Bennett and Thomas Dekker.
Tunick produces with Eric Kops and Dave Perkal.
Andrew Herwitz’s The Film Sales Company has launched sales talks on Modern Love, a romantic drama starring Alyson Hannigan that is in post.
The Film Sales Company holds worldwide rights and Jason Ishikawa leads the negotiations on the story of two gay men who host a heart-to-heart with their friends on the eve of their wedding.
Josh Tunick wrote and directed Modern Love and the cast includes Anthony Rapp, Jonathan Bennett and Thomas Dekker.
Tunick produces with Eric Kops and Dave Perkal.
- 2/13/2016
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences brings you the Oscars (yep, that's why they're called Academy Awards), and on Friday, the organization announced that it was prepared to invite 176 new folks to its fold.
In a list posted on its website, the Academy deemed Matthew McConaughey, Jean Dujardin, Terrence Malick, Jonah Hill, Berenice Bejo, Jessica Chastain, Octavia Spencer and a host of other film luminaries worthy of inclusion in its nearly 6,000-member army.
The Academy has drawn the ire of critics who bemoan its overwhelmingly male, white population. A Los Angeles Times investigation found that of all Academy members, 94 percent are Caucasian and 77 percent are male. A mere 2 percent are black, with Latinos constituting an even smaller portion. Only 14 percent of members are under the age of 50.
Full members of the Academy select and vote on Oscars nominees. The organization was started in 1927 and is now governed by a 43-person board.
In a list posted on its website, the Academy deemed Matthew McConaughey, Jean Dujardin, Terrence Malick, Jonah Hill, Berenice Bejo, Jessica Chastain, Octavia Spencer and a host of other film luminaries worthy of inclusion in its nearly 6,000-member army.
The Academy has drawn the ire of critics who bemoan its overwhelmingly male, white population. A Los Angeles Times investigation found that of all Academy members, 94 percent are Caucasian and 77 percent are male. A mere 2 percent are black, with Latinos constituting an even smaller portion. Only 14 percent of members are under the age of 50.
Full members of the Academy select and vote on Oscars nominees. The organization was started in 1927 and is now governed by a 43-person board.
- 6/29/2012
- by The Huffington Post
- Huffington Post
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 176 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2012 to the Academy.s roster of members.
.These film professionals represent some of the most talented, most passionate contributors to our industry,. said Academy President Tom Sherak. .I.m glad to recognize that by calling each of them a fellow Academy member..
Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
The 2012 invitees are:
Actors
Simon Baker . .Margin Call,. .L.A. Confidential.
Sean Bean . .Flightplan,. .The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Bérénice Bejo . .The Artist,. .Oss 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies.
Tom Berenger . .Inception,. .Platoon.
Demián Bichir . .A Better Life,. .Che.
Jessica Chastain . .The Help,. .The Tree of Life.
Clifton Collins,...
.These film professionals represent some of the most talented, most passionate contributors to our industry,. said Academy President Tom Sherak. .I.m glad to recognize that by calling each of them a fellow Academy member..
Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
The 2012 invitees are:
Actors
Simon Baker . .Margin Call,. .L.A. Confidential.
Sean Bean . .Flightplan,. .The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Bérénice Bejo . .The Artist,. .Oss 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies.
Tom Berenger . .Inception,. .Platoon.
Demián Bichir . .A Better Life,. .Che.
Jessica Chastain . .The Help,. .The Tree of Life.
Clifton Collins,...
- 6/29/2012
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences extended their 2012 membership invitations today to 176 lucky actors, directors, cinematographers, and other members of the filmmaking industry.
Terrence Malick, who somehow wasn’t already a member, received an invitation, as did fellow directors Rodrigo Garcia and Asghar Farhadi.
For actors, Melissa McCarthy’s invitation continues her incredible post-Bridesmaids rise. In addition, actors Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Andy Serkis, Jessica Chastain, and Octavia Spencer were all invited to be members, among others.
Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003, according to the Academy’s website.
Terrence Malick, who somehow wasn’t already a member, received an invitation, as did fellow directors Rodrigo Garcia and Asghar Farhadi.
For actors, Melissa McCarthy’s invitation continues her incredible post-Bridesmaids rise. In addition, actors Jonah Hill, Matthew McConaughey, Andy Serkis, Jessica Chastain, and Octavia Spencer were all invited to be members, among others.
Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003, according to the Academy’s website.
- 6/29/2012
- by Erin Strecker
- EW - Inside Movies
HollywoodNews.com: The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is extending invitations to join the organization to 176 artists and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Those who accept the invitation will be the only additions in 2012 to the Academy’s roster of members.
“These film professionals represent some of the most talented, most passionate contributors to our industry,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “I’m glad to recognize that by calling each of them a fellow Academy member.”
Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
The 2012 invitees are:
Actors
Simon Baker – “Margin Call,” “L.A. Confidential”
Sean Bean – “Flightplan,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”
Bérénice Bejo – “The Artist,” “Oss 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies”
Tom Berenger – “Inception,” “Platoon”
Demián Bichir – “A Better Life,” “Che”
Jessica Chastain – “The Help,” “The Tree of Life”
Clifton Collins,...
“These film professionals represent some of the most talented, most passionate contributors to our industry,” said Academy President Tom Sherak. “I’m glad to recognize that by calling each of them a fellow Academy member.”
Voting membership in the organization has now held steady at just under 6,000 members since 2003.
The 2012 invitees are:
Actors
Simon Baker – “Margin Call,” “L.A. Confidential”
Sean Bean – “Flightplan,” “The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring”
Bérénice Bejo – “The Artist,” “Oss 117: Cairo, Nest of Spies”
Tom Berenger – “Inception,” “Platoon”
Demián Bichir – “A Better Life,” “Che”
Jessica Chastain – “The Help,” “The Tree of Life”
Clifton Collins,...
- 6/29/2012
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Will lead publicity efforts for "Twilight" studio.
By Wrap Staff
Summit Entertainment has tapped Eric Kops as Senior Vice President of Publicity.
Kops will oversee the studio’s domestic theatrical and home entertainment publicity campaigns and activities. He will report to Nancy Kirkpatrick, Summit’s President of Worldwide Marketing
He will officially start on August 19.
“Summit is going to benefit greatly from his combination of both studio and independent film campaign experience,” said Kirkpatrick.
Prior to joining Summit, Eric Kops served as the Seni...
By Wrap Staff
Summit Entertainment has tapped Eric Kops as Senior Vice President of Publicity.
Kops will oversee the studio’s domestic theatrical and home entertainment publicity campaigns and activities. He will report to Nancy Kirkpatrick, Summit’s President of Worldwide Marketing
He will officially start on August 19.
“Summit is going to benefit greatly from his combination of both studio and independent film campaign experience,” said Kirkpatrick.
Prior to joining Summit, Eric Kops served as the Seni...
- 8/13/2009
- by Michael Speier
- The Wrap
Eric Kops is joining Summit Entertainment as senior vp publicity, overseeing the company's theatrical and home entertainment publicity campaigns.
He'll step into the new post on Wednesday and report to Summit president of worldwide marketing Nancy Kirkpatrick, with whom he worked during Kirkpatrick's tenure at Paramount.
Kops had been serving as senior vp entertainment at ID Public Relations. During the past 15 years, he has worked in film marketing and publicity at three studios – Columbia/TriStar, MGM/UA and Paramount -- as well as two other public relations firms, Mprm and Robert Solomon & Associates.
At Summit, Kops succeeds Vivian Mayer-Siskind, who spent two years at the company. "It was an exciting experience to be part of a team in establishing a new studio as well as launching the 'Twilight' franchise and 'The Hurt Locker,' Mayer-Siskind said."...
He'll step into the new post on Wednesday and report to Summit president of worldwide marketing Nancy Kirkpatrick, with whom he worked during Kirkpatrick's tenure at Paramount.
Kops had been serving as senior vp entertainment at ID Public Relations. During the past 15 years, he has worked in film marketing and publicity at three studios – Columbia/TriStar, MGM/UA and Paramount -- as well as two other public relations firms, Mprm and Robert Solomon & Associates.
At Summit, Kops succeeds Vivian Mayer-Siskind, who spent two years at the company. "It was an exciting experience to be part of a team in establishing a new studio as well as launching the 'Twilight' franchise and 'The Hurt Locker,' Mayer-Siskind said."...
- 8/12/2009
- by By Gregg Kilday
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Former MGM and Paramount publicist Eric Kops has joined PR and brand communications firm ID as senior vp and will oversee the company's entertainment and film team.
In addition to repping filmmakers, Kops will work on film releases and award campaigns, festival support and production companies.
A 15-year entertainment veteran, Kops was a staffer in the film marketing and publicity divisions at Columbia/TriStar and at two PR firms.
Kops worked on the awards campaigns for such films as "Hotel Rwanda" and "Dreamgirls." He also has done the Sundance, Cannes and Toronto festival circuit.
ID recently opened a London office and moved into the digital arena with the creation of an emerging platforms department.
In addition to repping filmmakers, Kops will work on film releases and award campaigns, festival support and production companies.
A 15-year entertainment veteran, Kops was a staffer in the film marketing and publicity divisions at Columbia/TriStar and at two PR firms.
Kops worked on the awards campaigns for such films as "Hotel Rwanda" and "Dreamgirls." He also has done the Sundance, Cannes and Toronto festival circuit.
ID recently opened a London office and moved into the digital arena with the creation of an emerging platforms department.
- 1/18/2009
- by By Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Paramount Pictures has tapped Eric Kops as senior vp national publicity, the studio said Tuesday. The longtime MGM vet and former Paramount intern will lead the department in strategizing and executing national campaigns for the company's upcoming films, including Get Rich or Die Tryin', Aeon Flux and Yours, Mine & Ours. He will be based in Los Angeles, where he will report to executive vp worldwide publicity Nancy Kirkpatrick. Kops joins Paramount from MGM, where he led the campaigns on the James Bond installment Die Another Day, the Legally Blonde and Barbershop films, Hotel Rwanda, Ghost World and Saved!...
- 11/9/2005
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Eric Kops has been upped to executive vp worldwide publicity at MGM Distribution Co. Kops, who reports to president of worldwide marketing Peter Adee, is responsible for overseeing publicity efforts on behalf of all MGM and United Artists theatrical releases. Working with execs Andrew Bernstein, Kristin Borella and Debra Nathin-Solomons on MGM films and with Mary Ann Hult on UA releases, Kops oversees the entire publicity staff for both studios. "Eric consistently proves himself to be one of the most valuable members of our marketing team," Adee said in making the announcement. "He and his team have created several memorable publicity campaigns and consistently find new and exciting ways to publicize our films. Enthusiastic and energetic, Eric does a wonderful job."...
- 4/14/2004
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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