TheGrill 2016 Presents Michael Lynton, Sarah Barnett, David Nevins, Adam Aron and Greg Foster

TheGrill will have an unprecedented number of CEOs from Hollywood’s major content companies attending TheGrill including Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton, Showtime CEO David Nevins, AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron, BBC America President & General Manager Sarah Barnett and CEO of Imax Entertainment Greg Foster.

These top executives join digital disrupters, entrepreneurs and thought leaders who will gather to debate the future of entertainment and technology next week at Montage Beverly Hills Hotel on September 26-27, 2016.

Michael Lynton, Co-Chairman, Sony Pictures Entertainment, photographed in his office at Sony studios, Culver City, Ca 10/08/10

Now in its seventh year, TheGrill brings together the most innovative thinkers and commanding voices from all areas of entertainment. The conference and its intuitive and thought-provoking speakers will examine the future of the entertainment industry as the digital age continues to transform the way content is created, distributed and consumed.

These industry leaders join speakers such as: Azoff MSG Entertainment Chairman & CEO Irving Azoff , Chris DeWolfe CEO of Jam City (formerly SGN Games Inc.), John Landgraf, CEO of FX Networks, Adam Fogelson Chairman of STX Entertainment Motion Picture Group and Gunpowder & Sky CEO/Co-Founder Van Toffler.

Here is more information about these thought leaders in entertainment:

Michael Lynton has been the Chief Executive of Sony Corporation of America since June 2012, in charge of Pictures and Music Business at Sony Corporation. Lynton has been Co-Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc., a subsidiary of Sony Corporation since January 2004 and serves as its President. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of Sony Entertainment since April 25, 2016. As such, Lynton manages Sony Pictures Entertainment Inc. overall global operations, which include motion picture, television and digital content production and distribution, worldwide television channel investments and the development of new entertainment products, services and technologies.

As Showtime Networks’ President & CEO, David Nevins manages the company’s programming, distribution, business development, finance, marketing, creative, digital media, scheduling, research, acquisitions, network operations, home entertainment, business affairs and corporate communications teams, as well as Showtime Sports. He also serves as the liaison to CBS Corporation’s international and domestic distribution groups. Under his tenure, Showtime launched its stand-alone streaming service, along with ten hit series, including the critically-acclaimed originals “Homeland”, “The Affair”, “Ray Donovan”, “House of Lies”, “Shameless”, “Masters of Sex” and “Penny Dreadful” – the network’s top-rated shows.

Ad AMC THeatres CEO Adam Aron am M. Aron is Chief Executive Officer and President of AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc. In the past two decades, Aron has served as CEO of Starwood Hotels and Resorts, the Philadelphia 76ers, Vail Resorts and Norwegian Cruise Line. While running Starwood, Aron helped to architect the merger of Starwood and Marriott International forming the largest hotel organization in the world.

Sarah Barnett is President and General Manager of BBC America, where she’s responsible for the day-to- day operations of the channel, including overall creative and brand strategy, production and development, digital strategy and marketing. She was appointed to this post in November 2014. Since Barnett has been at the helm, the network has seen unprecedented growth, received an Emmy win for Tatiana Maslany in best actress category for buzzy fan favorite hit show “Orphan Black”, and enjoyed breakthrough ratings with hit series such as “Doctor Who.”

Greg Foster, CEO of IMAX Entertainment and Senior Executive Vice President, IMAX Corp., joined the company in March, 2001. Based out of IMAX’s Playa Vista Campus, Foster oversees all aspects of the company’s global entertainment activities. Foster also serves as a member on the board of directors of IMAX China, a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation. Over the past 15 years, Foster has successfully positioned IMAX’s entertainment business as a core revenue driver, playing an essential role in becoming a significant player in the Hollywood ecosystem. Under Foster’s leadership, approximately 300 major blockbuster films have been released in IMAX’s premium format, including Avatar, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the last six installments of the Harry Potter franchise, The Dark Knight, numerous Marvel titles, Jurassic World and many other top-grossing Hollywood releases.

Join us next week for two days of hard-hitting, intimate conversations and networking opportunities set at one of Beverly Hills’ most beautiful hotels, The Montage.

For our full speaker line up and schedule CLICK HERE.

Tickets are available here.

The Scene at TheGrill 2015: TheWrap's Media Leadership Conference (Photos)

TheWrap's editor in chief Sharon Waxman kicked off the sixth annual TheGrill Conference Day 1.
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"Empire" co-creator/writer Danny Strong (left) and producer Brian Grazer spoke onstage during the first day of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.
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Producer Brian Grazer spoke onstage during the first day of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.
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"Empire" co-creator/writer Danny Strong and producer Brian Grazer spoke onstage with Sharon Waxman during the first day of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.
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"Empire" co-creator/writer Danny Strong and producer Brian Grazer spoke onstage during the first day of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.
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"Empire" co-creator/writer Danny Strong and producer Brian Grazer spoke onstage with Sharon Waxman during the first day of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.
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Maker Studios CEO Ynon Kreiz spoke onstage during Day 1 of TheGrill 2015.

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Maker Studios CEO Ynon Kreiz (left) spoke onstage with AwesomenessTV founder and CEO Brian Robbins (right) during Day 1 of TheGrill 2015.

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Brian Robbins, founder & CEO of AwesomenessTV, spoke onstage during the first day of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.

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REDEF CEO Jason Hirschhorn spoke onstage with TheWrap's editor in chief Sharon Waxman on Day 1 of TheGrill 2015.
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Edelman president of strategic partnerships and global integration Gail Becker presented results of new consumer study on Day 1 of TheGrill 2015.

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Edelman president of strategic partnerships and global integration Gail Becker presented results of new consumer study on Day 1 of TheGrill 2015.

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Robert Kyncl, chief business officer at YouTube, spoke about the platform's growth rate during Day 1 of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.

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Robert Kyncl, chief business officer at YouTube, spoke about the platform's growth rate during Day 1 of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.

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Jason Hirschhorn talked to Kyncl about YouTube's growth and challenges at the first day of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.

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Andrew Glasgow, SVP at Viacom Scratch, spoke about the declining attention span of Americans during the first day of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill conference.

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Nancy Dubuc, president & CEO of A+E Networks, spoke about the disruption of cable TV during the first day of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.

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Nancy Dubuc, president & CEO of A+E Networks, spoke about the disruption of cable TV during the first day of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.

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Dawn Ostroff, president of Conde Nast Entertainment, attended the first day of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.

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Van Toffler attended the first day of TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.

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From left to right: TheWrap's executive editor Joseph Kapsch, "So You Think You Can Dance" executive producer Nigel Lythgoe, Electus founder and chairman Ben Silverman, PactUS president David Lyle, and "Big Brother" executive producer Allison Grodner.
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PactUS president David Lyle discussed the state of reality TV during Day 2 of TheGrill.

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"Big Brother" executive producer Allison Grodner discussed the state of reality TV during Day 2 of TheGrill.
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Nigel Lythgoe discussed the state of reality TV on Day 2 of TheGrill.
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Electus founder and chairman Ben Silverman talked the state of reality TV during Day 2 of TheGrill.
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CNBC reporter Julia Boorstin attended TheWrap's sixth annual TheGrill conference at The Montage Beverly Hills.
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Conde Nast Entertainment president Dawn Ostroff discussed content creation on Day 2 of TheGrill.
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Box founder and CEO Aaron Levie discussed content protection with TheWrap's editor in chief Sharon Waxman on Day 2 of TheGrill.
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Golden Globe nominee Maria Bello discusses her life and career during Day 2 of TheGrill
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Golden Globe nominee Maria Bello discusses her life and career during Day 2 of TheGrill
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From left to right: Movio co-founder and chief executive Will Palmer, Fandango president Paul Yanover, Skydance Media CCO Dana Goldberg, IMAX's head of international marketing Roger Pollock, Universal president of worldwide marketing Josh Goldstine, and TheWrap's Deputy Managing Editor Thom Geier discussed the moviegoing experience on Day 2 of TheGrill.
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IMAX's head of international marketing Roger Pollock discussed the moviegoing experience on Day 2 of TheGrill.
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Fandango president Paul Yanover discussed the moviegoing experience on Day 2 of TheGrill.
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Skydance Media CCO Dana Goldberg discussed the moviegoing experience on Day 2 of TheGrill.
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Movio co-founder and chief executive Will Palmer discussed the moviegoing experience on Day 2 of TheGrill.
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Universal president of worldwide marketing Josh Goldstine discussed the moviegoing experience on Day 2 of TheGrill.
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Steven Amato, CEO & chief content officer of Contend and Sharon Waxman, founder & CEO of TheWrap spoke onstage during the "Drones and Hollywood" panel at TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.
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Co-founder and chief executive of Movio Will Palmer held a discussion regarding "What Women Want: Unlocking Box Office Revenue" at TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.
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Joseph Atkinson, U.S. Advisory Leader for the Entertainment, Media & Communications Practice at PwC, spoke onstage at TheWrap's 6th Annual TheGrill.
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Twitter and Uber investor Chris Sacca talks investing in the tech space during Day 2 of TheGrill
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Evolution Media Group founder and co-managing partner Rick Hess talks about financing media during Day 2 of TheGrill
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Former MTV president Van Toffler talks about his new company during Day 2 of TheGrill
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Lloyd Braun, Founder & CEO of Whalerock Industries during Day 2 of TheGrill
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Mark Terbeek, Partner at Greycroft, Jesse Jacobs, President of The Chernin Group and Brian Weinstein, Head of Corporate Finance Group of CAA during Day 2 of TheGrill
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Steven Haft, SVP Innovation of Time Inc., Sanjay Sharma, President & COO of All Def Digital, Christian Meinberger, SVP Content Programming & Production at Studio 71, and Tobias Bauckhage, CEO and co-founder of Moviepilot during Day 2 of TheGrill
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Steven Haft, SVP Innovation of Time Inc. and Adam Smith, Partner at United Entertainment Group during Day 2 of TheGrill
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