Adam Goodman Explained

Adam Goodman is an American film industry executive, television producer, and film producer. He previously served as President of Paramount Pictures and currently is the owner of Dichotomy, a film production company, and Invisible Narratives, a digital studio.^{[1] [2]}

Early career

Goodman started working in motion pictures while still in high school. Before joining DreamWorks Pictures as an assistant, Goodman worked as a production assistant on films produced by John Hughes.^[3]

Career

Goodman served as President of Paramount Motion Picture Group from 2009 to 2015. Some of the films that he helped bring to the screen include (2011), the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot (2014), and the Paranormal Activity franchise. During his tenure, Paramount also rebooted Star Trek with J. J. Abrams and launched a series of films based on the action figures line G.I. Joe.^[4] The company weathered a third-act reshoot on World War Z to turn it into a $540 million global hit.

In early 2016, Goodman exited Paramount at a time when the studio was struggling with a thin film slate.^[5] He was replaced by Marc Evans as President.^[6]

Shortly after departing from Paramount, Goodman formed his own film production company, Dichotomy.^[7] Goodman has also gone on to start a digital content studio called Invisible Narratives.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Brad Grey Confirms Exit Of Adam Goodman At Paramount. Fleming. Mike Jr.. Deadline. en-US. 2016-04-01.
2. Web site: Ex-Paramount President Adam Goodman Launches "Nimble" New Film Label (Exclusive). The Hollywood Reporter. 2016-03-28.
3. Web site: Adam Goodman Leaving Paramount, Offered Production Deal. Lang. Brent. Variety. en-US. 2016-03-28.
4. Web site: UPDATED: Paramount ousts film group president Adam Goodman - L.A. Biz. L.A. Biz. 2016-04-01.
5. Web site: Adam Goodman out as Paramount film president, offered production deal. latimes.com. 2016-03-28.
6. Web site: Marc Evans Replacing Adam Goodman as President of Paramount's Motion Picture Group. TheWrap. en-US. 2016-04-01.
7. Web site: Ex-Paramount Exec Adam Goodman Reinvents the Production Company. Thompson. Anne. Thompson on Hollywood. 2016-04-01. https://web.archive.org/web/20151228222802/http://blogs.indiewire.com/thompsononhollywood/ex-paramount-adam-goodman-reinvents-the-production-company-20151102. 2015-12-28. dead.