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Morris Mike Medavoy (born January 21, 1941) is an American film producer and executive, co-founder of Orion Pictures (1978), former chairman of TriStar Pictures, former head of production for United Artists (1974–1978) and current chairman and CEO of Phoenix Pictures.

• Born: January 21, 1941 Shanghai, China

Read more about Mike Medavoy at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

Article: Chilean Miners Movie In The Works
Access HW Movies, 2011-07-25 14:58:22
The story of the 33 Chilean miners who captured the world’s attention last year is headed to the big screen. Academy Award-nominated producer Mike Medavoy – nominated in 2010 for “Black Swan” – and a rep for the 33 miners announced plans to bring their story to the big screen.

The Miner Movie Is Being Made!
Perez Hilton Gossip, 2011-07-25 13:40:55
Remember when we watched the rescue of 33 Chilean miners after they endured 69 days of being trapped underground? Well producer Mike Medavoy was so touched by the story, he went after the story rights and succeeded. The pen behind Motorcycle Diaries, Jose Rivera, will adapt the movie, which is ...

Chilean Miners' Story Headed to Big Screen as Producer Mike Medavoy Nabs Rights
Hollywood Reporter, 2011-07-25 01:24:00
Kimberly Nordyke "Motorcycle Diaries" writer Jose Rivera is set to adapt the tale of the 33 mine workers who were trapped underground for 69 days.read more