Bleecker Street Appoints Former Paramount Pictures Head Kyle Davies As President Of Distribution

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Former Paramount Pictures head Kyle Davies has joined Bleecker Street as President of Distribution. In his new role, the veteran distribution executive will be responsible for spearheading the company’s theatrical distribution strategies, planning and execution as well as managing the wider distribution team.Upcoming wide releases from Bleecker Street that he will oversee include Infinite Storm with Naomi Watts on March 25th; Montana Story with Haley Lu Richardson on May 13th; Emma Holly Jones’ Mr.

Malcolm’s List with Freida Pinto on July 1st; James Ponsoldt’s Summering on July 15th; Dale Dickey’s A Love Song on July 29th; Abi Damaris Corbin’s 892 with John Boyega on August 26th; and Academy Award-winning director Guy Nattiv’s Golda starring Academy Award winner Helen Mirren, which has been slated for release later this year.Davies was previously at Paramount Pictures, where he most recently served as President of Domestic Distribution.

During his tenure there, beginning in 2016, he was responsible for distribution strategy across such major titles as Rocketman, A Quiet Place, Book Club, Mission: Impossible – Fallout, Bumblebee, Arrival, Fences, Daddy’s Home 2 and Annihilation, among others.“Kyle has unparalleled relationships with exhibitors and a stellar track record in the theatrical distribution space,” said Bleecker Street CEO Andrew Karpen. “His perspective is very much in line with our business and he really is the perfect addition to our executive team.”“I couldn’t be more excited to join the team at Bleecker Street and share the energy and opportunity that exists within their sophisticated and diverse slate of independent films,” added Davies. “I’ve always admired Bleecker’s belief in the theatrical experience