Over the past several years, Lionsgate has emerged as the biggest, most diverse independent studio in the industry. Since 2004, Lionsgate has grossed over $750 million at the domestic box office, with an eclectic release schedule led by the record-breaking $120 million gross on FAHRENHEIT 9/11 and the $87 million gross on SAW 2. In addition, they released CRASH, which earned six Academy Award nominations and won the Best Picture award, as well as the two hugely successful Tyler Perry movies (MADEA’S FAMILY REUNION and DIARY OF A MAD BLACK WOMAN). In 2006, Lionsgate will be releasing 20 movies under Rothenberg’s purview.
Prior to Lionsgate, Rothenberg was the President of Domestic Distribution at Artisan Entertainment, where he distributed the indie phenomenon THE BLAIR WITCH PROJECT, as well as arthouse staples like BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB, REQUIEM FOR A DREAM and PI. Previously, he held top level distribution posts at Savoy Entertainment and The Samuel Goldwyn Company, where he worked with such distinguished directors as Richard Attenborough, Ang Lee, Anthony Minghella, Kenneth Branagh, John Sayles and David Lynch. A 26 year industry veteran, Rothenberg has released over 400 movies, including more than a dozen Academy Award winners. He is a member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, and a board member of Variety – The Children’s Charity. He frequently lectures on movie distribution at UCLA and USC. He is an honors graduate of Stanford University.