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Morris Mike Medavoy (born January 21, 1941) is an American film producer and business executive. He is the co-founder of Orion Pictures, the former chairman of TriStar Pictures, the former head of production for United Artists, and the current chairman and CEO of Phoenix Pictures .
Mike Medavoy is a film industry veteran who has worked on over 300 feature films, including Oscar winners and festival favorites. He has been a casting director, an agent, a studio chief, and a co-founder of Orion and Phoenix Pictures.
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- Producer, Actor, Executive
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May 10, 2016 · The legendary producer reflects on his 50 years in the film industry, from agent to studio chief to producer, and shares his insights on the evolution of Hollywood and his involvement with 'Silence of the Lambs'. He also talks about his current projects and the challenges of making movies today.
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Medavoy began his career at Universal Studios in 1964. He rose from the mail room to become a casting director. In 1965, he became an agent at General Artist Corporation and then vice-president at Creative Management Agency.
Apr 15, 2023 · The producer of Holes, a 20-year-old classic film, reflects on its legacy, Disney's hesitation, and his upcoming work with Spielberg and DiCaprio. He also reveals why he never gets bored of making movies and how social media helps them stay relevant.
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Legendary producer, Mike Medavoy talks about producing some great Movieguide Award Winning Movies such as THE PROMISE, and THE 33!Subscribe to the Movieguid...
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Jul 24, 2011 · LOS ANGELES — In a study crammed with keepsakes of his Hollywood life, Mike Medavoy, the movie producer, keeps a black-and-white snapshot of some boyhood soccer pals. He is the gangly mop-top in...
