MGM Names Erik Ellner Senior Vice President, Business Affairs

MGM Names Erik Ellner Senior Vice President, Business Affairs

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures has named Erik Ellner as Senior Vice President of Business Affairs, it was announced today by Mary Parent, Chairman, Worldwide Motion Picture Group. Ellner will report to Jonathan Bader, Executive Vice President, Business Affairs.

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Ellner's appointment continues the studio's focus on theatrical expansion under the direction of Parent. "Erik is a respected industry veteran who understands the landscape of our business. Coupled with his love of film and superb work ethic we are elated to have him as part of our growing team."

Ellner joins MGM following fourteen years at New Line. During his time as an executive he oversaw deals on a number of projects including Four Christmases, The Golden Compass and Rush Hour.

Prior to New Line, Ellner was based in New York City with Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle. A native of San Francisco, Ellner is a graduate of Columbia University and UC Berkeley Boalt Hall School of Law.

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 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., Ventanazul, MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Domestic Networks LLC, MGM Distribution Co, MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Worldwide Digital Media, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching nearly 120 countries. MGM ownership is as follows: Providence Equity Partners (29%), TPG (21%), Sony Corporation of America (20%), Comcast (20%), DLJ Merchant Banking Partners (7%) and Quadrangle Group (3%). For more information, visit http://www.mgm.com/.

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CONTACT: Grey Munford, Director|Corporate Communications of
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures, +1-310-586-8227, gmunford@mgm.com

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

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