Lionsgate Promotes Joel Meyer to Head Worldwide Production, Succeeding Gary Goodman

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Lionsgate Television has promoted Joel Meyer to executive vice president of worldwide production.

Meyer is set to replace Gary Goodman, who has been with Lionsgate for 18 years, in his role. Despite having recently signed a new multi-year contract to continue as head of worldwide production, Goodman opted to accept an early retirement offer provided to Lionsgate employees in the fall.

In his fresh position, Meyer is now responsible for leading the production of all scripted television shows that Lionsgate produces, while also managing their television production centers on the East Coast, located in Yonkers, NY, Atlanta, GA, and Newark, NJ.

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In his new position, Meyer will be in charge of overseeing the production of all scripted TV series for Lionsgate and supervising their East Coast television production facilities in Yonkers, NY, Atlanta, GA, and Newark, NJ.

It’s with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Joel Meyer, a skilled executive from within our team. He has successfully spearheaded numerous significant projects amidst the challenges posed by the pandemic and strikes, and his leadership and commitment will be essential for the progression of our Television Group. Lionsgate Television Group chair and chief creative officer Kevin Beggs, along with vice chairman Sandra Stern, made this statement. We appreciate Gary Goodman’s nearly two decades of exceptional service to Lionsgate and wish him success in his future ventures.”

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“We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Joel Meyer, a gifted executive from within our group. He has expertly led several key projects during difficult times like the pandemic and strikes, and his leadership and dedication will play a vital role in advancing our Television Group. Lionsgate Television Group chair and chief creative officer Kevin Beggs, as well as vice chairman Sandra Stern, commented on this decision. We are thankful for Gary Goodman’s nearly 20 years of remarkable service to Lionsgate and look forward to his future successes.”

Both sentences convey the same information but with a slightly different emphasis and structure.

Prior to working at Lionsgate, Meyer had previously worked as a producer for ABC Family, where they contributed to shows such as “Switched at Birth”, “Jane By Design”, and “Chasing Life”.

Lionsgate’s lineup of scripted TV series features titles such as “The Rookie” on ABC, now in its seventh season with a forthcoming spinoff; “The Rainmaker” on USA Network; “Robin Hood” on MGM+; shows within the “Power” universe on Starz; and upcoming productions “The Studio” for Apple TV+ and “Spartacus: House of Ashur” also for Starz.

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2025-03-20 20:17