FilmNation Entertainment has enlisted Toby Emmerich, former chairman of Warner Bros. Motion Picture, to serve as a consultant for its production label, Infrared. This label is dedicated to developing genre films with the potential for franchise expansion.
Emmerich's role will involve advising on the development and production of Infrared's upcoming slate of projects. Among these is "Painter," a film penned by Derek Kolstad and set to star Amber Midthunder and Walton Goggins, signaling a strategic move to leverage experienced leadership in the genre film space.
Former Warner Bros. Chair Toby Emmerich to Advise FilmNation's Genre Label
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