Imagine Entertainment has appointed movie govt and producer Allan Mandelbaum to function senior VP of options.

In his new position, Mandelbaum will assist all elements of improvement and manufacturing throughout some current options and new initiatives at Imagine, the manufacturing firm based by Brian Grazer and Ron Howard.

“I’ve had the privilege of knowing Allan for some time and have always admired his taste, instincts and passionate pursuit of making great films. He will be a tremendous addition to our team,” stated Karen Lunder, Imagine Entertainment’s president of options.

Prior to becoming a member of Imagine, Mandelbaum labored as head of manufacturing at Star Thrower Entertainment, an impartial manufacturing firm he helped launch in 2013. During his practically 10 years there, Allan oversaw improvement and manufacturing on movies starting from Oscar-nominees “King Richard” and “The Post” to Neon’s social media satire “Ingrid Goes West.”

He produced two movies final 12 months, each of that are awaiting launch in 2023: “No One Will Save You,” starring Kaitlyn Dever for twentieth Century Studios and Hulu, in addition to “Fair Play,” that includes Alden Ehrenreich and Phoebe Dynevor for MRC and T-Street. The latter is making its world premiere in dramatic competitors at this 12 months’s Sundance Film Festival.

Mandelbaum additionally held positions at Hugh Jackman’s Seed Productions, Fox 2000 and Gavin Polone’s Pariah Productions. He received his begin working within the mailroom and expertise division of the Endeavor Talent Agency.

Mandelbaum can be becoming a member of the options staff which incorporates senior VP Mark Bauch, director of improvement and manufacturing Caitlin Cleary, and inventive govt Joyce Choi.

Imagine is at present engaged on Apple’s “The Beanie Bubble,” a comedic drama with Zack Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook and Geraldine Viswanathan; Amazon’s vacation comedy “Candy Cane Lane,” starring Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Jillian Bell; and Netflix’s “The Family Treehorn,” Howard’s animation directorial debut.