Matt Bennett has stepped down from his role as executive vice president of communications at the Motion Picture Association of America.
“We thank Matt for the many contributions to the MPAA’s global advocacy and content protection missions. Matt has been a valued colleague, and on behalf of our organization and our Members, we wish him all the success in his future endeavors,” an MPAA spokesperson told TheWrap.
Bennett left his position two weeks ago and accepted a position as a spokesperson for his alma mater, American University, a source confirmed.
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Bennett was appointed to the position in 2016 by Chris Dodd, replacing Laura Nichols. He had previously served as the senior vice president and D.C. practice lead for Racepoint Global, an international public relations firm. There, he designed strategic campaigns to advance public policy priorities.
“We thank Matt for the many contributions to the MPAA’s global advocacy and content protection missions. Matt has been a valued colleague, and on behalf of our organization and our Members, we wish him all the success in his future endeavors,” an MPAA spokesperson told TheWrap.
Bennett left his position two weeks ago and accepted a position as a spokesperson for his alma mater, American University, a source confirmed.
Also Read: MPAA Chief: 'We've Heard About the Demise of Theaters for Over a Century'
Bennett was appointed to the position in 2016 by Chris Dodd, replacing Laura Nichols. He had previously served as the senior vice president and D.C. practice lead for Racepoint Global, an international public relations firm. There, he designed strategic campaigns to advance public policy priorities.
- 6/14/2019
- by Brian Welk
- The Wrap
Matt Bennett, the executive vice president of communications at the Motion Picture Association of America, has left the organization.
Known as a megaphone and lobbyist for Hollywood’s major players in Washington, Bennett vacated the top spot weeks ago and has taken a job as spokesperson for American University.
“We thank Matt for the many contributions to the MPAA’s global advocacy and content protection missions. Matt has been a valued colleague, and on behalf of our organization and our Members, we wish him all the success in his future endeavors,” a spokesperson for the group told Variety.
Bennett was appointed by former MPAA Chief Senator Chris Dodd in 2016, who himself was succeeded by TV executive Charles Rivkin in April 2017. Change has been percolating within the group. This year Joan Graves, the longtime chair of the MPAA’s ratings board, retired after 30 years. Kelly McMahon took her place.
Members of the trade group include Netflix,...
Known as a megaphone and lobbyist for Hollywood’s major players in Washington, Bennett vacated the top spot weeks ago and has taken a job as spokesperson for American University.
“We thank Matt for the many contributions to the MPAA’s global advocacy and content protection missions. Matt has been a valued colleague, and on behalf of our organization and our Members, we wish him all the success in his future endeavors,” a spokesperson for the group told Variety.
Bennett was appointed by former MPAA Chief Senator Chris Dodd in 2016, who himself was succeeded by TV executive Charles Rivkin in April 2017. Change has been percolating within the group. This year Joan Graves, the longtime chair of the MPAA’s ratings board, retired after 30 years. Kelly McMahon took her place.
Members of the trade group include Netflix,...
- 6/14/2019
- by Matt Donnelly
- Variety Film + TV
Joan Graves watched thousands of movies during her three-decade career at the MPAA’s ratings board before turning over the top job May 3 to Kelly McMahon, an MPAA lawyer. That also was the day that Graves, 77, watched her final movie submitted for a rating: Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (rated R).
Graves was a full-time mom and heavily involved in volunteering when a friend of hers, Richard Hefner, who ran the ratings board at the time, asked her to become a rater in 1988. Here she recalls some highs and lows.
What She'll Remember
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Graves was a full-time mom and heavily involved in volunteering when a friend of hers, Richard Hefner, who ran the ratings board at the time, asked her to become a rater in 1988. Here she recalls some highs and lows.
What She'll Remember
► ...
- 5/25/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Joan Graves watched thousands of movies during her three-decade career at the MPAA’s ratings board before turning over the top job May 3 to Kelly McMahon, an MPAA lawyer. That also was the day that Graves, 77, watched her final movie submitted for a rating: Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood (rated R).
Graves was a full-time mom and heavily involved in volunteering when a friend of hers, Richard Hefner, who ran the ratings board at the time, asked her to become a rater in 1988. Here she recalls some highs and lows.
What She'll Remember
► ...
Graves was a full-time mom and heavily involved in volunteering when a friend of hers, Richard Hefner, who ran the ratings board at the time, asked her to become a rater in 1988. Here she recalls some highs and lows.
What She'll Remember
► ...
- 5/25/2019
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Longtime Motion Picture Association of America executive Joan Graves is recovering after a fall from the stage at CinemaCon.
Graves fell and suffered a head injury Tuesday morning at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas after receiving an award for her career as chair of the MPAA ratings board. MPAA CEO Charles Rivkin had highlighted last year’s golden anniversary of the MPAA film ratings program, attributing much of its success to Graves, MPAA senior vice president and chairman of the classification and ratings administration.
After a tribute reel and her own remarks, Graves fell while walking down the steps to exit the Colosseum stage. The audience gasped audibly, and took a brief break from programming while medics attended to Graves. She insisted the program resume, with remarks from National Association of Theater Owners President and CEO John Fithian.
MPAA spokesman Chris Ortman tweeted out information about the incident: “Thank...
Graves fell and suffered a head injury Tuesday morning at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas after receiving an award for her career as chair of the MPAA ratings board. MPAA CEO Charles Rivkin had highlighted last year’s golden anniversary of the MPAA film ratings program, attributing much of its success to Graves, MPAA senior vice president and chairman of the classification and ratings administration.
After a tribute reel and her own remarks, Graves fell while walking down the steps to exit the Colosseum stage. The audience gasped audibly, and took a brief break from programming while medics attended to Graves. She insisted the program resume, with remarks from National Association of Theater Owners President and CEO John Fithian.
MPAA spokesman Chris Ortman tweeted out information about the incident: “Thank...
- 4/2/2019
- by Dave McNary
- Variety Film + TV
MPAA senior vice president Joan Graves, who was responsible for assigning movie ratings for 30 years, is recovering after a fall from the stage at CinemaCon.
Graves fell and suffered a head injury Tuesday after receiving an award for her career as chair of the MPAA ratings board at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. After being attended to for a few minutes by medical staff, she told National Association of Theatre Owners chief John Fithian to go on with his speech on the state of the industry, as staff continued to treat her next to the stage.
Graves was escorted to a side room in the theater’s lobby as Fithin’s speech concluded.
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Graves is feeling “okay” and is in good spirits, said an MPAA spokesperson, who added that the medics tended to her...
Graves fell and suffered a head injury Tuesday after receiving an award for her career as chair of the MPAA ratings board at the Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. After being attended to for a few minutes by medical staff, she told National Association of Theatre Owners chief John Fithian to go on with his speech on the state of the industry, as staff continued to treat her next to the stage.
Graves was escorted to a side room in the theater’s lobby as Fithin’s speech concluded.
Also Read: MPAA Chief: 'We've Heard About the Demise of Theaters for Over a Century'
Graves is feeling “okay” and is in good spirits, said an MPAA spokesperson, who added that the medics tended to her...
- 4/2/2019
- by Tim Molloy and Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
The MPAA has named Kelly McMahon to succeed Joan Graves as chair of the Classification and Rating Administration, the group that assigns film ratings.
Graves, a 77-year-old grandmother of two, retires next year after 30 years with the organization. The MPAA’s corporate counsel, McMahon, will succeed her after a transition.
“I look forward to working with Joan and Kelly to shape the future of the rating system and continue our mission of helping American parents make informed viewing choices for their children,” MPAA chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin said in a statement Thursday.
Cara was created by former MPAA president and CEO Jack Valenti 50 years ago this month. This voluntary program provided an alternative to government censorship of movies and was designed first and foremost to be a resource for parents, while simultaneously protecting the First Amendment, the rights of filmmakers, and the creative process.
Graves began her career as...
Graves, a 77-year-old grandmother of two, retires next year after 30 years with the organization. The MPAA’s corporate counsel, McMahon, will succeed her after a transition.
“I look forward to working with Joan and Kelly to shape the future of the rating system and continue our mission of helping American parents make informed viewing choices for their children,” MPAA chairman and CEO Charles Rivkin said in a statement Thursday.
Cara was created by former MPAA president and CEO Jack Valenti 50 years ago this month. This voluntary program provided an alternative to government censorship of movies and was designed first and foremost to be a resource for parents, while simultaneously protecting the First Amendment, the rights of filmmakers, and the creative process.
Graves began her career as...
- 11/16/2018
- by Dawn C. Chmielewski
- Deadline Film + TV
Joan Graves, the longtime chairman of the movie ratings board, will step down in late 2019, the Motion Picture Association of America announced Thursday.
She will be succeeded by Kelly McMahon, who will serve as deputy chair of the Classification and Rating Administration board during the transition. McMahan, who has been vp and general counsel of the MPAA for more than a decade, will begin her new duties on Jan. 7.
Those responsibilities will include running the day-to-day operations of the ratings board as Graves prepares for her exit.
"Joan's contributions and dedication to the success and endurance ...
She will be succeeded by Kelly McMahon, who will serve as deputy chair of the Classification and Rating Administration board during the transition. McMahan, who has been vp and general counsel of the MPAA for more than a decade, will begin her new duties on Jan. 7.
Those responsibilities will include running the day-to-day operations of the ratings board as Graves prepares for her exit.
"Joan's contributions and dedication to the success and endurance ...
- 11/15/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Joan Graves, the longtime chairman of the movie ratings board, will step down in late 2019, the Motion Picture Association of America announced Thursday.
She will be succeeded by Kelly McMahon, who will serve as deputy chair of the Classification and Rating Administration board during the transition. McMahan, who has been vp and general counsel of the MPAA for more than a decade, will begin her new duties on Jan. 7.
Those responsibilities will include running the day-to-day operations of the ratings board as Graves prepares for her exit.
"Joan's contributions and dedication to the success and endurance ...
She will be succeeded by Kelly McMahon, who will serve as deputy chair of the Classification and Rating Administration board during the transition. McMahan, who has been vp and general counsel of the MPAA for more than a decade, will begin her new duties on Jan. 7.
Those responsibilities will include running the day-to-day operations of the ratings board as Graves prepares for her exit.
"Joan's contributions and dedication to the success and endurance ...
- 11/15/2018
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
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