Wiczyk goes to U as VP prod'n
Exec to ankle Summit Entertainment
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Wiczyk, who will remain at Summit while a replacement is sought, is expected to begin work at U at the end of February or early March. He will report to studio production prexy Kevin Misher.
In the interim, Wiczyk will continue to oversee the development of projects such as "Mr. and Mrs. Smith," written by Simon Kinberg and produced by Akiva Goldsman; "Locked and Upright," written by Barry McEvoy, with Dean Parisot attached to direct for producer Mark Johnson; "Closure," written by Ellen Rappaport, with Andy Fleming attached to direct and Marc Platt producing; and "Escapade," to be written and directed by John Patrick Shanley.
"I feel blessed in that I have got an exciting opportunity ahead of me at Universal after having a wonderful working experience with Patrick Wachsberger and Summit Entertainment," Wiczyk said.
Wiczyk joined Summit in July 1999 as senior veep of production, where he helped build Summit's development, production and co-production department as the company increased its sales and production activities.
Summit's foreign sales product stems primarily from its relationships with Artisan Entertainment, Mandalay Pictures, Newmarket Group and Constantin Films. These ties have availed the company of pics such as "The Blair Witch Project" franchise and "Cruel Intentions."
Prior to joining Summit, Wiczyk worked on consultancy projects with Paramount Classics, Industry Entertainment, William Morris Agency and Phoenix Pictures.
