1 JUL 2020

EMMA WATTS IS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF PARAMOUNT’S MOTION PICTURE GROUP

Former 20th Century Fox film executive Emma Watts has been appointed President of Paramount’s Motion Picture Group and will replace Wyck Godfrey in the role.

1 JUL 2020
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Former 20th Century Fox film executive Emma Watts has been appointed President of Paramount’s Motion Picture Group and will replace Wyck Godfrey in the role, the studio announced. Beginning July 20, Watts will report to Jim Gianopulos, Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures, with whom she worked when he served as Chairman and CEO of Fox.

Godfrey, a veteran producer whose credits included “I, Robot” and the “Twilight” franchise, had been overseeing Paramount’s film division since January 2018. He will step down to return to producing movies and TV shows, according to The Wrap.

In her new role, Watts will oversee the studio’s film operations from development all the way up to release, including Paramount Pictures and the indie division Paramount Players, and also supervise casting, physical production, postproduction and music. Elizabeth Raposo will continue to serve in her current role as President of Production, and will report to Watts.

“Emma is one of the most exceptional executives in the film industry. I worked with her for almost two decades during her career at Fox and have watched her become the stellar leader and creative talent she is today. As Paramount continues its evolution and growth, I am thrilled that she will deftly guide the film studio with her impeccable taste, talent relationships and innovative vision,”  Gianopulos said in a statement.

“At such a rapidly evolving time in our business, Paramount’s rich history and commitment to unique and diverse storytelling make it essential in this new era of filmmaking. I look forward to working alongside Jim and the rest of the talented Paramount team to continue creating an environment that not only provides stability and confidence within the industry, but also empowers the creative community to do their very best work,”  Watts added.

“It’s been one of the great joys of my life to guide Paramount Pictures over the last few years,”  Godfrey said about his departure. “And while I am sad to leave and will miss the day to day with the people I’ve grown to love, I can’t wait to see the future of the studio under Jim G and Emma, both of whom are rock stars in their respective jobs. And, rest assured, I have no doubt I’ll be pestering them for years to come to make my movies as a producer,”  he added.

She will deftly guide the film studio with her impeccable taste, talent relationships and innovative vision” Jim Gianopulos Chairman and CEO of Paramount Pictures