Perry Stahman Named President, Domestic Theatrical Marketing for MGM

Perry Stahman Named President, Domestic Theatrical Marketing for MGM

Seasoned Marketing Executive Brings Extensive Experience From 20th Century Fox, Miramax Films, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Sony Pictures to Newly Created Position

LOS ANGELES, April 28 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) has named Perry Stahman as President, Domestic Theatrical Marketing, it was announced today.

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In this newly created position, Stahman takes on responsibility for supervising all theatrical marketing activities for MGM's theatrical distribution unit, unveiled as part of MGM's revitalization strategy in March. The release of several high profile films this year will kick off MGM's domestic theatrical distribution business in North America.

Harry E. Sloan, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said: "As part of the marketing team which released 'Hannibal,' 'Legally Blonde,' 'Barbershop,' and 'Heartbreakers,' just to name a few, we are delighted to welcome Perry back into the MGM family. Perry's experience, both in terms of the roster of studios where he has worked and the number of marketing successes he has achieved, will be of tremendous benefit as MGM readies for this new chapter in studio history. We are thrilled to have an executive of Perry's caliber on our team and leading the marketing efforts for our new slate of films."

Rick Sands, Chief Operating Officer, added: "Marketing is an extremely important function for any studio and we are confident that Perry has the skill, talent and knowledge to make our films big hits with audiences. Having overseen the marketing for a number of high profile films, Perry's extensive experience encompasses a wide spectrum of film genres and styles as well as different studio environments, which will be a great asset in marketing our well rounded slate of new theatrical releases. I am pleased to welcome him to MGM."

Stahman said: "I am excited to be an integral part of MGM's groundbreaking effort to craft a new model for theatrical distribution, breaking from the bounds of the traditional studio system. I'm energized by the opportunity and look forward to helping MGM establish a fresh and effective new approach to film marketing."

Stahman will report directly to Sands and comes to MGM from 20th Century Fox in Los Angeles, where he served as Senior Vice President, Creative Advertising since 2004. During his tenure at Fox, Stahman worked on the release of such films as "Fantastic Four," "Big Momma's House 2," "Transporter 2," "Family Stone" and "Date Movie." Prior to this, Stahman served as Senior Vice President, Creative Advertising at Miramax Films. Joining Miramax in June 2002, Stahman created campaigns for "Chicago," "Kill Bill Volume 1 & 2," "Hero," and "Gangs of New York."

In February 1997, Stahman joined Sony Pictures as Manager, Creative Advertising and worked on "Men In Black," "Air Force One," "As Good As It Gets," "Stepmom," and "The Mask of Zorro." Three years later, he joined Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer as Vice President, Creative Advertising.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., through its operating subsidiaries is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music, and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,000 titles. Operating units including Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 110 countries. Under the supervision of new Chairman and CEO Harry Sloan, MGM is revitalizing all areas of the company. As a result, the studio is now being positioned as an independent, vertical integrated multi-media company. MGM ownership is currently as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), Texas Pacific Group (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit www.mgm.com.

CONTACT: Jeff Pryor
Executive Vice President/Corporate Communications
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc.
e.jpryor@mgm.com; o. 310-449-3446

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CONTACT: Jeff Pryor, Executive Vice President/Corporate Communications
of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., +1-310-449-3446, e.jpryor@mgm.com

Web site: http://www.mgm.com/

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