Entertainment & Arts
In a long-expected move that could lead to other high-level changes in Hollywood, Mark Canton has resigned as executive vice president of worldwide movie production at Warner Bros.
Sept. 6, 1991
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Aug. 31, 2010
Columbia Pictures Denies Canton Talks: The entertainment concern described as “meaningless speculation” reports that it was courting Warner Bros. production chief Mark Canton, whose contract with Warner has about 16 months left.
Aug. 5, 1991
Mark Canton, senior vice president of production at Warner Bros. since 1983, was named president of the worldwide theatrical production division, the company said.
Sept. 25, 1985
Hollywood’s most laborious management shake-up finally ended Thursday as former Warner Bros. executive Mark Canton was named to replace Frank Price as Columbia Pictures chairman.
Oct. 4, 1991
Warner Bros. will formally consider releasing production chief Mark Canton from his contract to pursue another job, sources close to the talks said Friday.
Aug. 3, 1991
Entertainment: More upheaval possible. Alan Levine, who delivered the pink slip, is himself considered vulnerable.
Sept. 14, 1996
Mike Medavoy seemed to have had a relatively good 1993, while Mark Canton, by any measure, had an awful year.
Jan. 12, 1994
Sony Pictures movie chief Mark Canton, whose studio has been plagued by a long string of box-office flops that include “Multiplicity” and “The Fan,” is expected to be replaced soon, possibly within weeks, according to sources close to the company and the executive.
Sept. 11, 1996
Movies
While mingling at the premiere of mega-hit “Men in Black,” Sony Pictures chief John Calley had a ready quip for why the studio he’s headed for just eight months is on such a roll at the box office.
July 11, 1997