MGM Promotes Ian Sutherland to Executive Vice President, International

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MGM Home Entertainment Group, a unit of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. , has promoted Ian Sutherland to executive vice president, international theatrical distribution and marketing, announced David Bishop, president of the group.

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"Ian has done important work overseeing our overseas distribution and marketing efforts in conjunction with our partner, Twentieth Century Fox International," Bishop said. "This well deserved promotion recognizes that work."

Sutherland joined MGM in 2000 as senior vice president, international marketing and distribution, overseeing the theatrical distribution and marketing of MGM/UA films including "Legally Blonde," "Die Another Day," "Walking Tall" and "De-Lovely" and coordinating and working with the company's international distribution partner, Twentieth Century Fox International. In his new position, Sutherland's duties will continue in that role with such eagerly awaited forthcoming films as "Be Cool," "Amityville Horror," "Into the Blue" and "The Pink Panther."

Sutherland previously spent 11 years with United International Pictures in Australia and England, leaving as senior vice president - international marketing. Before that, he worked in various positions with several leading Australian advertising agencies.

Sutherland has completed various marketing, advertising and production courses in Australia, has been a guest lecturer at the University of Southern California and the Australian Film, Television and Radio School, and is currently a board member of Australians in Film Los Angeles.

About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. , through its Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. subsidiary, is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world's largest library of modern films, comprising about 4,000 titles. Operating units include MGM Pictures, United Artists, MGM Television Entertainment, MGM Networks, MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution, MGM Domestic Television Distribution, MGM Home Entertainment, MGM On Stage, MGM Consumer Products, MGM Music, MGM Interactive and MGM Direct. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in international TV channels reaching more than 120 countries. For more information, visit http://www.mgm.com/.