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Oscar Winner, WB Exec Take Helm at MPTF
18 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Emma Thomas and Kevin McCormick are the new co-chairs of the MPTF.
- They take over from Jim Gianopulos after his nine-year tenure.
- MPTF supports film and TV industry workers facing hardship.
The MPTF, an essential support organization for entertainment industry professionals, has announced Emma Thomas and Kevin McCormick as its new co-chairs. This leadership transition is effective immediately, with Thomas and McCormick stepping into roles previously held by Jim Gianopulos, who is stepping down after a nine-year term but will remain on the board.
Thomas, an Oscar-winning producer, and McCormick, a veteran Warner Bros. film executive, have been active supporters of the MPTF. They have previously co-chaired the organization's financial assistance committee. Their appointment signals a commitment to bolstering the MPTF's mission of "taking care of our own" amidst a rapidly changing industry landscape.
Both Thomas and McCormick expressed enthusiasm for their new roles, emphasizing the MPTF's long history of providing critical aid, from financial assistance to housing and benefits support. They are poised to lead the organization through future challenges, building on its legacy of service since 1921.
