IMAX Names Jonathan Fischer as Chief Content Officer
IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) has appointed Jonathan Fischer as Chief Content Officer, responsible for overseeing the company's content strategy across various platforms. Fischer, previously Vice President of Content Strategy & Analysis, Global Films at Netflix, will be based in IMAX's Playa Vista office and report to CEO Rich Gelfond.
In his new role, Fischer will manage IMAX's expanding content portfolio, which includes over 100 experiences across films, documentaries, music, sports, and gaming in 2024. He will work with Distribution, Post-Production, and IMAX Documentaries teams, while collaborating on new business initiatives. Fischer's experience includes leadership roles at Illumination Entertainment, New Regency Entertainment, and various other entertainment companies.
This appointment aligns with IMAX's strategy to offer a more diverse content portfolio to global audiences, leveraging Fischer's expertise in content strategy and analysis.
IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) ha nominato Jonathan Fischer come Chief Content Officer, responsabile della supervisione della strategia dei contenuti dell'azienda su varie piattaforme. Fischer, in precedenza Vice Presidente della Strategia e Analisi dei Contenuti, Film Globali di Netflix, lavorerà presso l'ufficio di Playa Vista di IMAX e riporterà al CEO Rich Gelfond.
Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Fischer gestirà il portfolio di contenuti in espansione di IMAX, che include oltre 100 esperienze tra film, documentari, musica, sport e videogiochi nel 2024. Collaborerà con i team di Distribuzione, Post-Produzione e Documentari IMAX, lavorando anche su nuove iniziative commerciali. L'esperienza di Fischer include ruoli di leadership in Illumination Entertainment, New Regency Entertainment e diverse altre aziende di intrattenimento.
Questa nomina è allineata con la strategia di IMAX di offrire un portfolio di contenuti più diversificato al pubblico globale, sfruttando l'expertise di Fischer nella strategia e analisi dei contenuti.
IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) ha nombrado a Jonathan Fischer como Chief Content Officer, responsable de supervisar la estrategia de contenido de la empresa en varias plataformas. Fischer, anteriormente Vicepresidente de Estrategia y Análisis de Contenidos, Películas Globales en Netflix, estará basado en la oficina de Playa Vista de IMAX y reportará al CEO Rich Gelfond.
En su nuevo cargo, Fischer gestionará el creciente portfolio de contenidos de IMAX, que incluye más de 100 experiencias en películas, documentales, música, deportes y videojuegos en 2024. Trabajará junto a los equipos de Distribución, Postproducción y Documentales de IMAX, colaborando en nuevas iniciativas comerciales. La experiencia de Fischer incluye roles de liderazgo en Illumination Entertainment, New Regency Entertainment y varias otras empresas de entretenimiento.
Esta designación está alineada con la estrategia de IMAX de ofrecer un portfolio de contenido más diverso al público global, aprovechando la experiencia de Fischer en estrategia y análisis de contenido.
IMAX (NYSE: IMAX)은 Jonathan Fischer를 최고 콘텐츠 책임자로 임명하고, 다양한 플랫폼에서 회사의 콘텐츠 전략을 감독할 책임을 부여했습니다. Fischer는 이전에 Netflix의 글로벌 영화 콘텐츠 전략 및 분석 부사장이었으며, IMAX의 플라야 비스타 사무실에서 근무하며 CEO인 Rich Gelfond에게 보고할 예정입니다.
새로운 역할에서 Fischer는 2024년 영화, 다큐멘터리, 음악, 스포츠 및 게임을 포함한 100개 이상의 경험을 포함하는 IMAX의 확장된 콘텐츠 포트폴리오를 관리합니다. 그는 배급, 후반 작업 및 IMAX 다큐멘터리 팀과 협력하면서 새로운 비즈니스 이니셔티브에도 협력할 것입니다. Fischer의 경력에는 Illumination Entertainment, New Regency Entertainment 및 기타 다양한 엔터테인먼트 회사에서의 리더십 역할이 포함됩니다.
이번 임명은 IMAX의 글로벌 청중에게 더 다양한 콘텐츠 포트폴리오를 제공하려는 전략과 일치하며, 콘텐츠 전략 및 분석에 대한 Fischer의 전문성을 활용하고 있습니다.
IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) a nommé Jonathan Fischer en tant que Chief Content Officer, responsable de la supervision de la stratégie de contenu de l'entreprise sur diverses plateformes. Fischer, précédemment Vice-président de la Stratégie et de l'Analyse des Contenus, Films Globaux chez Netflix, sera basé au bureau de Playa Vista d'IMAX et fera rapport au PDG Rich Gelfond.
Dans son nouveau rôle, Fischer gérera le portefeuille de contenus en expansion d'IMAX, qui comprend plus de 100 expériences à travers des films, des documentaires, de la musique, du sport et des jeux vidéo en 2024. Il travaillera avec les équipes de Distribution, de Post-Production et de Documentaires IMAX, tout en collaborant sur de nouvelles initiatives commerciales. L'expérience de Fischer inclut des rôles de leadership chez Illumination Entertainment, New Regency Entertainment et diverses autres entreprises de divertissement.
Cette nomination s'inscrit dans la stratégie d'IMAX d'offrir un portefeuille de contenus plus diversifié au public mondial, en tirant parti de l'expertise de Fischer en stratégie et analyse de contenus.
IMAX (NYSE: IMAX) hat Jonathan Fischer zum Chief Content Officer ernannt, der für die Überwachung der Content-Strategie des Unternehmens über verschiedene Plattformen verantwortlich ist. Fischer, zuvor Vizepräsident für Content-Strategie & Analyse, Global Films bei Netflix, wird in der IMAX-Niederlassung in Playa Vista arbeiten und an CEO Rich Gelfond berichten.
In seiner neuen Rolle wird Fischer das wachsende Content-Portfolio von IMAX verwalten, das 2024 über 100 Erlebnisse in Filmen, Dokumentationen, Musik, Sport und Gaming umfasst. Er wird mit den Teams für Vertrieb, Post-Produktion und IMAX-Dokumentationen zusammenarbeiten und sich an neuen Geschäftsinitiativen beteiligen. Fischers Erfahrung umfasst Führungspositionen bei Illumination Entertainment, New Regency Entertainment und verschiedenen anderen Unterhaltungsunternehmen.
Diese Ernennung entspricht der Strategie von IMAX, ein vielfältigeres Content-Portfolio für globale Zuschauer anzubieten und Fischers Fachkenntnisse in Content-Strategie und Analyse zu nutzen.
- Appointment of experienced executive Jonathan Fischer as Chief Content Officer
- Expansion of content portfolio to include over 100 diverse experiences in 2024
- Potential for new business initiatives and partnerships in the entertainment industry
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Veteran Executive of Netflix, Illumination Entertainment and New Regency Productions to Drive Content Strategy across Expanding Portfolio of Films, Experiences, and Events
IMAX Names Jonathan Fischer as Chief Content Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
Fischer will be based in the Company’s
“IMAX is opening its aperture to offer a greater, more diverse content portfolio to audiences worldwide — including more than 100 different awe-inspiring experiences across
“I’m excited to join Rich and the superb team he’s built. IMAX gives audiences the most immersive entertainment experience, and I look forward to working with new and existing partners alike to bring even more great content to our fans,” said Fischer.
As Chief Content Officer, Fischer will help manage the Company’s diversifying content portfolio and develop new sources of content from artists and IP owners across the creative landscape. Fischer will oversee a team that includes Distribution, led by IMAX Head of Global Distribution Craig Dehmel; Post-Production, led by Head of IMAX Post-Production Bruce Markoe; and IMAX Documentaries, led by Head of IMAX Documentaries John Turner. Fischer will also collaborate on new business initiatives across the company.
Under Gelfond’s leadership, Fischer will also work alongside IMAX Chief Marketing Officer Anne Globe to manage the company’s relationships across the global entertainment community, including filmmakers, studios, talent, and agencies. Globe will continue to report directly to Gelfond and oversee day-to-day operations of the company’s
At Netflix, Fischer ran the strategy and finance teams for the Global Film unit across a vast, diverse portfolio including studio, independent, animation, documentary, and international releases. Fischer developed the group’s greenlight process — providing strategic guidance for overall slate development, greenlight targets, and post-release analysis — and collaborated on talent negotiations and dealmaking.
Prior to Netflix, Fischer held leadership roles across finance, strategy and operations at many of best-known multinational firms, studios, and production companies in entertainment. Fischer served as Chief Operating Officer at both Illumination Entertainment, the storied animation studio behind the Despicable Me franchise, as well as New Regency Entertainment, a global entertainment company with more than 140 films in its library including “Bohemian Rhapsody” and “The Revenant.”
Fischer also served as the President of Groundswell Productions, Chief Financial Officer of independent production company Intrepid Pictures, and has held roles in business development and strategic planning at Universal Pictures and The Walt Disney Company.
About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture, and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX systems to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, making IMAX's network among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.
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