Nathan Kahane
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Nathan Kahane | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Producer |
| Organization | Good Universe |
| Title | Co-founder |
Nathan Kahane is an American film producer known for being the co-founder of Mandate Pictures and Good Universe with Joe Drake. [1]
Kahane's production credits include Last Vegas (2013);[2] Neighbors (2014);[3] The House, a 2017 comedy starring Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler, for New Line Cinema;[4] and the sci-fi thriller Extinction (2018), written by Spenser Cohen.[5]
Kahane is a partner with Ghost House Pictures.[6] Kahane was an executive producer on Ghost House Pictures' The Grudge (2004),[7] Evil Dead (2013),[8] and Don't Breathe (2016).[9]
Career
[edit]Kahane's entertainment career began in the International Creative Management agent training program.[10]
Before partnering with Drake, Kahane was the executive vice president of The Canton Company, Mark Canton's production company housed at Warner Bros.[11] While at The Canton Company, Kahane was a co-producer on the thriller film Trapped (2002).[12] He was also executive in charge of production for Angel Eyes (2001) and Get Carter (2000)[citation needed] and packaged titles such as Alexander (2004) and Troy (2004).[citation needed]
In 2002, Kahane became an executive vice president of motion pictures at Senator International, German company Senator Entertainment AG's Los Angeles-based production and distribution operation.[10]
In 2003, Kahane co-founded Mandate Pictures with Drake. He was also the president of Mandate Pictures.[1] At Mandate Pictures, he produced films such as the Harold & Kumar franchise,[13][14][15] Juno (2007),[16] the comedy 50/50 (2011),[17] Young Adult (2011),[18] Hope Springs (2012),[19] and This Is the End (2013).[20]
In 2012, Kahane co-founded Good Universe with Drake.[1]
In 2018, Kahane became president of the Lionsgate motion picture group.[21]
Personal life
[edit]Kahane is an alumnus of the Haas School of Business[citation needed] at the University of California, Berkeley.[22]
Filmography
[edit]He was a producer in all films listed below unless otherwise noted.
Film
[edit]| Year | Film | Credit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Trapped | Co-producer | |
| 2004 | Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle | ||
| The Grudge | Executive producer | ||
| 2005 | Boogeyman | Executive producer | |
| Neverwas | Executive producer | ||
| 2006 | Stranger than Fiction | Executive producer | |
| The Grudge 2 | Executive producer | ||
| 2007 | The Messengers | Executive producer | |
| Rise: Blood Hunter | Executive producer | ||
| Juno | Executive producer | ||
| 30 Days of Night | Executive producer | ||
| Boogeyman 2 | Executive producer | Direct-to-video | |
| Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium | Executive producer | ||
| 2008 | Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay | ||
| The Strangers | |||
| Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist | Executive producer | ||
| Passengers | Executive producer | ||
| 2009 | Horsemen | Executive producer | |
| Drag Me to Hell | Executive producer | ||
| Whip It | Executive producer | ||
| 2010 | Peacock | Executive producer | |
| The Switch | Executive producer | ||
| 2011 | 50/50 | Executive producer | |
| A Very Harold & Kumar 3D Christmas | Executive producer | ||
| Young Adult | Executive producer | ||
| 2012 | LOL | Executive producer | |
| Seeking a Friend for the End of the World | Executive producer | ||
| Hope Springs | Executive producer | ||
| The Possession | Executive producer | ||
| 2013 | Charlie Countryman | Executive producer | |
| Evil Dead | Executive producer | ||
| This Is the End | Executive producer | ||
| Paradise | Executive producer | ||
| Last Vegas | Executive producer | ||
| Oldboy | Executive producer | ||
| 2014 | Neighbors | Executive producer | |
| 2015 | The Night Before | Executive producer | |
| 2016 | Don't Breathe | Executive producer | |
| Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising | Executive producer | ||
| 2017 | The House | ||
| The Disaster Artist | Executive producer | ||
| 2018 | Blockers | Executive producer | |
| Ibiza | |||
| Extinction | Executive producer | ||
| 2019 | Long Shot | Executive producer | |
| Good Boys | Executive producer | ||
| Always Be My Maybe | |||
| 2020 | The Grudge | Executive producer | |
| Desperados | |||
| 2021 | Don't Breathe 2 | Executive producer | |
| TBA | Hold Back the Stars | Executive producer | |
| The Last Drop | |||
| The Something | Executive producer |
- Production manager
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Get Carter | Executive in charge of production |
| 2001 | Angel Eyes |
- Miscellaneous crew
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Get Carter | Production executive: The Canton Company |
- Thanks
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Preston Tylk | Thanks |
| 2013 | Don Jon | With special thanks to |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title |
|---|---|
| 2009 | 13: Fear Is Real |
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Shaw, Lucas (May 1, 2012). "Joe Drake and Nathan Kahane launch Good Universe". TheWrap. The Wrap News Inc. Retrieved February 15, 2013.
- ^ Patten, Dominic (September 5, 2012). "'Last Vegas' Gets December 20, 2013 Release Date". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Neighbors Production Notes" (PDF). Visual Hollywood. Universal Pictures. 2005-04-30. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2023-01-14.
- ^ "Shooting Underway on New Line Cinema's Latest Comedy Starring Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler". Business Wire. Business Wire, Inc. September 25, 2015. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Ford, Rebecca (February 16, 2017). "Universal Nabs Sci-Fi Thriller 'Extinction' Starring Michael Pena (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ McNary, Dave (May 1, 2012). "Ex-Lionsgate, Mandate execs prep new venture". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Foundas, Scott (October 21, 2004). "The Grudge". Variety. Retrieved June 16, 2019.
- ^ THR Staff (March 9, 2013). "Evil Dead: SXSW Review". The Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ THR Staff (March 12, 2016). "'Don't Breathe': SXSW Review". The Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "Senator Int'l taps Kahane". Variety. 12 April 2002. Retrieved March 26, 2012.
- ^ Finke, Nikki (May 1, 2012). "'Hunger Games' Joe Drake Starts New Film Label With Mandate Partner Nathan Kahane". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Trapped - Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle - Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Harold & Kumar Escape From Guantanamo Bay - Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas - Full Cast & Crew". TV Guide. TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Honeycutt, Kirk (September 9, 2007). "'Juno': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Kaufman, Anthony (September 13, 2011). "50/50". Screen Daily. Media Business Insight Limited. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Debruge, Peter (December 4, 2011). "Young Adult". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Chang, Justin (August 1, 2012). "Hope Springs". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Chang, Justin (May 31, 2013). "Film Review: 'This Is the End'". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ Lang, Brent (May 17, 2018). "Lionsgate Taps Nathan Kahane as Motion Picture Group President (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. Retrieved January 13, 2023.
- ^ "Nathan Kahane". Variety. Variety Media, LLC. 7 October 2017. Retrieved January 13, 2023.