Erik Feig is an American film executive and producer. In May 2019, Feig launched Picturestart with backing from Warner Bros., Endeavor Content, and Bron Studios and access to Scholastic Corporation's IP. He served as co-president of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, and president of Summit Entertainment. He has produced, supervised and originated the production of Academy Award-winning films including La La Land and The Hurt Locker, along with book adaptations and films geared toward the youth market, including The Twilight Saga, The Hunger Games series, Divergent series, Red series and Step Up series.Mike Fleming Jr., "Lionsgate Acquires Film Rights To Amor Towles Bestseller 'Rules Of Civility'," Deadline Hollywood, October 19, 2012. According to The New York Times, "Feig has built a reputation among book authors for cinematic adaptations."Brook Barnes, "'Justice League' a Disappointing No. 1 as 'Wonder' Surprises," The New York Times, November 19, 2017. As of 2017, films he has supervised or produced have collectively grossed over $12 billion at the box office worldwide.Alexandra Cheney, "Erik Feig Joins Steve Beeks as Co-President of Lionsgate," Variety, February 25, 2014.
