He was the film’s distribution executive for 64 – Variety

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Eric Loomis, a longtime film distribution executive who worked for MGM, United Artists Releasing and The Weinstein Company, died Wednesday at his home in Santa Monica, California at the age of 64.

The cause of his death is unknown.

During a career spanning three decades in Hollywood, Loomis has handled theatrical productions of Academy Award winners and blockbusters, and has forged long-term relationships with filmmakers including Barbara Broccoli, Michael J. Wilson, Quentin Tarantino, Paul Thomas Anderson, and Sylvester. Stallone, Irwin Winkler and Ryan Coogler.

In his most recent position, Loomis served as President of Theatrical Distribution for MGM amid Amazon’s acquisition of the studio. He recently oversaw strategy for the release of “Creed III,” which opened the franchise to a record-breaking $51 million, and has been preparing to debut Ben Affleck’s sports drama “Air,” which hits theaters before landing on Amazon Prime.

Previously, Loomis was President of Distribution for United Artists Releasing, where he led the launch of the Academy Award-winning “Women Talking” and the latest James Bond film, “No Time To Die.”

Prior to launching United Artists, Lomis was President of Distribution at Annapurna Pictures, where he established the studio’s in-house distribution and marketing division. At the company, he has helmed a handful of big-screen movies, including “Vice” and “If Beale Street Could Talk,” as well as the domestic release of Daniel Craig films “Bond” and “Creed II.”

At The Weinstein Company, where he worked from 2011 to 2016, Lomis was president of Theatrical Distribution and Home Entertainment and led the release of “The Artist,” “The Iron Lady,” “The King’s Speech,” “Silver Linings Playbook,” “Django Unchained,” and “The Imitation.” Game”.

Loomis also previously worked at MGM as the studio president of Worldwide Theatrical Distribution, Home Entertainment and Acquisitions. There, he oversaw domestic theatrical distribution as well as international marketing and distribution of MGM titles.

Born November 21, 1958, in Philadelphia, Loomis began his filmmaking career during his teenage years when he worked after school as a movie nominee. Later, he became the principal buyer of films at Sameric Corp. in Philadelphia, where he was also responsible for real estate development, before becoming head of the national film division of United Artists Theaters, the largest theater chain in the country.

Loomis is survived by his wife, Patricia Lausella. his children, Natalia Jovovich, Nicole Rose Loomis, and Zach Loomis; his stepmother, Joanne Loomis; Sister Sandy McGuigan; and his brother, Charles Loomis.