Marc Evans has been named president of Paramount’s Motion Picture Group, where he will be tasked with increasing the studio’s output of feature film releases. Evans is replacing previous motion picture group head Adam Goodman, who was ousted in February 2015.
Evans has served as president of production since at the studio since 2010. He joined Paramount in 2003 as VP of production before being promoted to senior vice president in 2006 and executive vice president in 2008. He has worked on a number of key Paramount releases including the Star Trek, Mission: Impossible and Transformers franchises.
Evans will assume the new position as president immediately and will report to Paramount chairman-CEO Brad Grey.
According to Variety, in a statement announcing Evans’ appointment as president of the group, Grey commended his production experience and relationships with creative talent.
“Having evaluated the potential candidates for this role, it quickly became clear that Marc was the most qualified and that he has truly earned this position,’ said Grey.
According to insiders, Paramount is looking to raise the number of films it produces annually from eight to between 10 and 14 live-action titles and an additional animated release.
Source: Variety
