Exclusive: Deadline has learned that Regal Cinemas has hired Rob Westerling as its SVP of US Content.
The news comes in the wake of Regal Theatres VP and Head of Film Andrew Turner exiting.
Westerling was recently VP of Content and Programming at Harkins Theatres in Scottsdale, Az. He starts the new gig at Regal on Monday, June 3.
Westerling counts 23 years of experience in the industry, 21 of those previously with Regal. He will oversee all US film buying and programming responsibilities while continuing to foster and grow relationships with film studios and content providers.
Westerling previously began work at Regal in 2001 at West Town Mall in Knoxville, Tennessee. He then transitioned to the theatre support office in 2005, where he quickly rose through the ranks of the film team, becoming Head of Film in 2018.
“As we evolve our global film structure, I am truly excited to welcome Rob back to Regal...
The news comes in the wake of Regal Theatres VP and Head of Film Andrew Turner exiting.
Westerling was recently VP of Content and Programming at Harkins Theatres in Scottsdale, Az. He starts the new gig at Regal on Monday, June 3.
Westerling counts 23 years of experience in the industry, 21 of those previously with Regal. He will oversee all US film buying and programming responsibilities while continuing to foster and grow relationships with film studios and content providers.
Westerling previously began work at Regal in 2001 at West Town Mall in Knoxville, Tennessee. He then transitioned to the theatre support office in 2005, where he quickly rose through the ranks of the film team, becoming Head of Film in 2018.
“As we evolve our global film structure, I am truly excited to welcome Rob back to Regal...
- 5/16/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Sources tell us that Regal Theatres VP and Head of Film Andrew Turner is exiting the No. 2 U.S. chain.
Though the UK native and 35-year film industry distribution/exhibition vet was in the role for two years, several execs at studios have reached out to tell us how upset they are about Turner’s departure. Turner made a big impression during his run at Regal with his passion for theatrical. While at Regal, Turner launched the chain’s Monday Mystery Movie which features early screenings of studio releases for $5 per ticket across the circuit nationwide. The Regal event typically brings in around a hearty 30K admissions in any given Monday, a big boost for concessions. The Monday Mystery Movie has hosted such screenings as Sony’s Gran Turismo and Lionsgate’s Sisu. While the title is never revealed, moviegoers are typically given clues as to what the movie will be before purchasing tickets.
Though the UK native and 35-year film industry distribution/exhibition vet was in the role for two years, several execs at studios have reached out to tell us how upset they are about Turner’s departure. Turner made a big impression during his run at Regal with his passion for theatrical. While at Regal, Turner launched the chain’s Monday Mystery Movie which features early screenings of studio releases for $5 per ticket across the circuit nationwide. The Regal event typically brings in around a hearty 30K admissions in any given Monday, a big boost for concessions. The Monday Mystery Movie has hosted such screenings as Sony’s Gran Turismo and Lionsgate’s Sisu. While the title is never revealed, moviegoers are typically given clues as to what the movie will be before purchasing tickets.
- 3/28/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
The Jonas Brothers' have found an unconventional fan in Sophie Turner's dad. On an episode of the HFPA in Conversation podcast, released on Wednesday, the Game of Thrones actress talked about her father Andrew Turner's "eclectic" music taste and his thoughts on her new husband, Joe Jonas. The two tied the knot in Las Vegas last month, not in the presence of her parents, and plan to soon have a larger wedding in France. "My dad always had the best music. He has the best music taste. I hated it when I was younger and now I can't stop listening to it," the actress said. "He loves Jethro Tull, R.E.M., Genesis—those are kind of my...
- 6/20/2019
- E! Online
Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse will also be released in a Polish dubbed version later this year.
Trial screenings of English-language films with Polish-language subtitles or dubbing are set to take place in the UK as studios look to tap into the country’s growing Polish cinema-going market.
Mainstream Polish-language films have been performing notably well in the UK in recent years. Recently, Clergy (Kler) posted the best ever opening for a Polish film in the country, grossing £1m in its opening weekend – it is now up to £1.3m after two sessions.
Film studios now seem to be taking note of...
Trial screenings of English-language films with Polish-language subtitles or dubbing are set to take place in the UK as studios look to tap into the country’s growing Polish cinema-going market.
Mainstream Polish-language films have been performing notably well in the UK in recent years. Recently, Clergy (Kler) posted the best ever opening for a Polish film in the country, grossing £1m in its opening weekend – it is now up to £1.3m after two sessions.
Film studios now seem to be taking note of...
- 10/26/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
Monday, June 4
– The Independent Filmmaker Project (Ifp) announced today the projects selected for the fourth annual Screen Forward Labs, Ifp’s yearlong fellowship for content creators with story-driven, serialized projects. The program kicks off today, running June 4-8 at the Made in NY Media Center by Ifp located in Dumbo, Brooklyn including for the first time both non-fiction and fiction series aimed at television and digital platforms.
“We are thrilled to be able to expand this year’s slate of incredible projects to also include nonfiction along with fiction serialized content. This year 73% of projects selected are created by female creators and 50% are led by all-female teams,” said Joana Vicente, IFPs Executive Director, in an official statement.
The twelve selected projects all have completed pilots and/or proof of concept shot; they represent a mix of genres ranging from comedy, nonfiction, to sci-fi, with intended formats ranging from app-based, digital series,...
– The Independent Filmmaker Project (Ifp) announced today the projects selected for the fourth annual Screen Forward Labs, Ifp’s yearlong fellowship for content creators with story-driven, serialized projects. The program kicks off today, running June 4-8 at the Made in NY Media Center by Ifp located in Dumbo, Brooklyn including for the first time both non-fiction and fiction series aimed at television and digital platforms.
“We are thrilled to be able to expand this year’s slate of incredible projects to also include nonfiction along with fiction serialized content. This year 73% of projects selected are created by female creators and 50% are led by all-female teams,” said Joana Vicente, IFPs Executive Director, in an official statement.
The twelve selected projects all have completed pilots and/or proof of concept shot; they represent a mix of genres ranging from comedy, nonfiction, to sci-fi, with intended formats ranging from app-based, digital series,...
- 6/4/2018
- by Indiewire Staff
- Indiewire
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