Walter Hamada
Walter Hamada | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Film executive and producer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Employer | Warner Bros. Pictures |
| Title | President of DC-based film production[1] |
Walter Hamada[2] is an American film executive and producer. He joined New Line Cinema in 2007, where he served as an executive producer on horror films such as The Conjuring (2013), Annabelle (2014), The Conjuring 2 (2016), Lights Out (2016), and It (2017). In January 2018, he was appointed the President at Warner Bros. Pictures for DC-based film production.
Career[]
Hamada began his career as an assistant at TriStar and became Vice President of production at Columbia Pictures.[2] In 2007, he joined New Line Cinema, a division of Warner Bros., where he served as a production executive for a decade.[2] He oversaw their horror slate of films with Dave Neustadter, including The Conjuring series and It (2017).[3] He also co-wrote the story for 47 Ronin (2013), a Universal Pictures film starring Keanu Reeves.[4]
In January 2018, after Justice League underperformed critically and commercially,[5] Warner Bros. appointed Hamada as the President for DC-based film production at Warner Bros. Pictures. He oversees production of the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) and other DC-based films.[2][1] According to The Hollywood Reporter, his overseeing of the DC film Shazam! (2019) at New Line impressed Toby Emmerich, the then-President and chief content officer of Warner Bros. Pictures.[3] In January 2021, he signed an extension to his contract with DC Films until 2023.[6]
Former DCEU cast member Ray Fisher has accused Hamada of "undermining an investigation into misconduct that is alleged to have occurred during the reshoots of Justice League",[7] a claim that Warner Bros. disputes.[8]
Filmography[]
| Year | Film | Role(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Sorority Boys | Producer |
| 2007 | Whisper | Producer |
| 2009 | Friday the 13th | Executive producer |
| The Final Destination | Executive producer | |
| 2010 | A Nightmare on Elm Street | Executive producer |
| 2011 | Final Destination 5 | Executive producer |
| 2013 | The Incredible Burt Wonderstone | Executive producer |
| The Conjuring | Executive producer | |
| 47 Ronin | Story, executive producer | |
| 2014 | Into the Storm | Executive producer |
| Annabelle | Executive producer | |
| 2015 | The Gallows | Executive producer |
| 2016 | The Conjuring 2 | Executive producer |
| Lights Out | Executive producer | |
| Within | Executive producer | |
| Wolves at the Door | Executive producer | |
| 2017 | Annabelle: Creation | Executive producer |
| It | Executive producer | |
| 2018 | Tag | Executive producer |
| The Nun | Executive producer | |
| Aquaman | Executive producer | |
| 2019 | Shazam! | Executive producer |
| The Curse of La Llorona | Executive producer | |
| Joker | Executive producer | |
| 2020 | Birds of Prey | Executive producer |
| Wonder Woman 1984 | Executive producer | |
| 2021 | The Suicide Squad | Executive producer |
| 2022 | The Batman | Executive producer |
| Black Adam | Executive producer | |
| The Flash | Executive producer | |
| Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom | Executive producer | |
| Batgirl | Executive producer | |
| 2023 | Shazam! Fury of the Gods | Executive producer |
See also[]
- List of films based on DC Comics
References[]
- ^ a b "Walter Hamada". Warner Bros. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ a b c d Lang, Brent (January 4, 2018). "Warner Bros. Taps Walter Hamada to Oversee DC Films Production (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved January 9, 2018.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (January 4, 2018). "DC Movies Finds New President With 'It,' 'Conjuring' Executive". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (December 23, 2013). "Film Review: '47 Ronin'". Variety. Retrieved April 6, 2018.
- ^ Lang, Brent (December 7, 2017). "DC Shake-Up in the Works After 'Justice League' Stumbles (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
- ^ Donnelly, Matt (January 5, 2021). "Walter Hamada Re-Ups Deal as DC Films President (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2021.
- ^ Kit, Borys (January 14, 2021). "WarnerMedia Stands by Walter Hamada After New Ray Fisher Accusations". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 23, 2021.
- ^ Couch, Aaron (February 27, 2021). "'Justice League' Investigator Backs DC Films' Walter Hamada After Ray Fisher Claims". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2021.
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