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Margot Robbie and Jason Blum Join Cinema United's Leadership Council
Confirmed
In Short: Cinema United's Filmmaker Leadership Council welcomes Oscar-nominated actress and producer Margot Robbie and producer Jason Blum.
Cinema United, an exhibition trade organization, has announced that Oscar-nominated actress and producer Margot Robbie and producer Jason Blum have joined its Filmmaker Leadership Council.
The council, which aims to champion the future of theatrical film experiences worldwide, is led by Jerry Bruckheimer and Emma Thomas.
Robbie, a three-time Oscar nominee, expressed her enthusiasm for the cinema experience, stating, “For me, the magic of cinema starts with the cinema itself.”
Blum, known for his work in creating horror and thriller franchises, echoed Robbie's sentiments, emphasizing the importance of theaters in fan engagement. He said, “Movie theaters are where fans are made.”
The Filmmaker Leadership Council includes other notable members such as Ryan Coogler, Brad Bird, Jason Reitman, and Celine Song.
Greg Foster, an industry veteran and senior consultant for Cinema United, serves as the Executive Director of the Filmmaker Leadership Council.
Michael O’Leary, president and CEO of Cinema United, welcomed the new additions, stating, “We are thrilled and honored to welcome two leaders like Margot and Jason to this influential group.”
What this adds
Robbie is currently in production of the 'Ocean's Eleven' prequel, which she is also producing under her LuckyChap banner.
Blum is the founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions, known for franchises like 'Paranormal Activity,' 'The Purge,' 'Insidious,' and 'Sinister.
What's confirmed
- “It’s an absolute honor to have Margot and Jason join the Filmmaker Leadership Council,” said Council Chair Bruckheimer.
- “For me, the magic of cinema starts with the cinema itself,” Robbie said.
- Oscar nominees Margot Robbie and producer Jason Blum have boarded exhibition trade org Cinema United ‘s Filmmaker Leadership Council, a strategic group of producers and directors united in a single cause to champion the future of theatrical worldwide.
- The duo join council leaders Jerry Bruckheimer and Emma Thomas, and charter members Ryan Coogler, Brad Bird, Jason Reitman, and Celine Song.
- I couldn’t be more grateful and excited to be able to work with such a powerful group of creatives to continue to drive the theatrical experience forward.” Blum added, “Movie theaters are where fans are made.
- Serving as Executive Director of the Filmmaker Leadership Council is Greg Foster, industry veteran and senior consultant for Cinema United.
What's still developing
- Jason is beloved by fans around the world for creating incredible—and scary—experiences in theatres.
- Popular on Variety Robbie is currently in production of the “Ocean’s Eleven” prequel, which she is also producing under her LuckyChap banner.
- Blum is the founder and CEO of Blumhouse Productions, the production company behind the “Paranormal Activity,” “The Purge,” “Insidious” and “Sinister” franchises.