November 23, 2024

XMF • the SUPER

Celebrating The Continuing Legacy Of X-Men Films • Covering Our Most-Anticipated Genre Film And TV Projects

Fox Film co-chairman Tom Rothman leaving position by end of the year.

20th Century Fox Film co-chairman Tom Rothman has reportedly been forced out of his job at the studio, with Jim Gianopulos set to become sole chairman. In what was one of Hollywood’s most successful joint leaderships, Rothman and Gianopulos distributed the top-grossing films TITANIC and AVATAR, and oversaw the successful franchises ICE AGE and X-MEN!

“I’ve had the pleasure of knowing Tom for more than a decade.” said X-MEN director and producer, Bryan Singer. “We grew the X-Men franchise together from the ground up. He is passionate, intense, funny and always a step ahead. I know his next steps will be just as adventurous as his last.” [LA Times]