Tom Rothman to get Lifetime Achievement Recognition at Gotham Honours

Fox Shot Entertainment co-chairman-Boss Tom Rothman is going to be feted using the Independent Filmmaker Project's 21st annual Industry Tribute in the Gotham Independent Film Honours on November. 28. The lifetime achievement recognition recognizes work veteran that has considerably affected the movie business. Rothman, additionally to managing a few of the greatest blockbusters in film history, is a steadfast supporter of independent cinema forever of his career. In 1994, Rothman released Fox Searchlight, among the premiere producers and marketers of niche film. Just before Searchlight, he offered as leader of Samuel Goldwyn Films, where he started his film career. "We're truly honored to dedicate our Industry Tribute to Tom Rothman, that has made an indelible impact within the film community. Through his work, he's supported the spirit of independent film and given these voices the way to achieve audiences, regardless of your budget size their work," stated IFP executive director Joana Vicente. "The 2010 tribute brings together an impressive breadth of labor that people are proud to celebrate," she ongoing. Highlights of Mr. Rothman's 17 years at Fox include Black Swan, Cast Away, Master and Commander: The Far Side around the globe, Walk the road, The Demon Wears Prada, Water for Tigers, The Simpsons Movie, Juno, Sideways, 127 Hrs, Little Miss Sunshine, Moulin Rouge, and also the two top grossing movies ever: Titanic and Avatar, in addition to theX-Males and Ice Age franchises. Also throughout this era, Fox films were nominated for more than 100 Oscars, winning three best picture honours, including Slumdog Uniform in 2008. Throughout his career, Rothman has championed a few of the finest filmmakers from the era, including Jim Jarmusch, Ang Lee, Kenneth Branagh, Anthony Minghella, Spike Lee, Danny Boyle, Baz Luhrmann and Bryan Singer. Rothman also presently creates and hosts a set about the Fox Movie Funnel titled Fox Legacygiving background and commentary on classic films in the Fox library. The Gotham Honours--which kick offs off honours season--is going to be held November. 28 at Cipriani Wall Street in New You are able to. Related Subjects Gotham Honours Master and Commander: The Far Side around the globe Black Swan The Demon Wears Prada