Mitchell Thomas Goldman, a longtime film executive who notably worked for New Line Cinema, died on Nov. 7 in Los Angeles after a long illness.
Goldman’s work at New Line included founding the distribution arm of the production company, which opened up the New Line office in Beverly Hills. Throughout the 1990s, he was President of Marketing and Distribution for the company. During his 16-year run at New Line, he oversaw notable films such as “The Mask,” “Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles,” “Shine,” “Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Rush Hour,” and “Boogie Nights.” Goldman was said to have launched multiple careers on both the business and creative sides throughout his time with New Line.
He was an active member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since his induction in 1986, and was also involved with the Motion Picture and Television Fund, which serves as a senior home for those who’ve worked in the industry.
Goldman’s work at New Line included founding the distribution arm of the production company, which opened up the New Line office in Beverly Hills. Throughout the 1990s, he was President of Marketing and Distribution for the company. During his 16-year run at New Line, he oversaw notable films such as “The Mask,” “Teenage Ninja Mutant Turtles,” “Shine,” “Nightmare on Elm Street,” “Rush Hour,” and “Boogie Nights.” Goldman was said to have launched multiple careers on both the business and creative sides throughout his time with New Line.
He was an active member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences since his induction in 1986, and was also involved with the Motion Picture and Television Fund, which serves as a senior home for those who’ve worked in the industry.
- 11/10/2022
- by EJ Panaligan
- Variety Film + TV
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