Sloviter
Continuing to energize its executive suite, MGM has named Becky Sloviter VP of production.
Hire is the second announced in two days by Mary Parent, who became chair of the Lion's worldwide motion picture group two weeks ago. Parent, who hired New Line exec Cale Boyter as exec VP on Thursday, has been given the go-ahead by MGM topper Harry Sloan to build a staff to generate films inhouse.
Sloviter spent the past two years working with Parent as an exec at Stuber/Parent Prods., based at Universal. She most recently produced "Mentors," a comedy directed by David Wain and starring Paul Rudd and Seann William Scott. It's in post.
Sloviter also oversaw the remake of "Midnight," which Michael Arndt is adapting for Reese Witherspoon to topline and co-produce; "The Devil in the Junior League," as a vehicle for Jennifer Garner to star and co-produce; and "What About Barb?," with Elizabeth Banks attached to star and co-produce.
Prior to Stuber/Parent, Sloviter worked for U and Endeavor.
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