Archive for October 19th, 2009

Dan Glickman

Current CEO of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) Dan Glickman has announced that he will retire his position once his current contract expires at the end of 2010. The reason for this is reportedly so he can pursue other personal interests.

“The search for a successor is expected to be of intense interest in Los Angeles and Washington, as it is viewed as one of the prized lobbying posts for its prestige and perks.” – Variety

Harold Ford Jr., Disney lobbyist Richard Bates, Howard Berman, and California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger have been mentioned as possible successors.

Source: Variety

Quick Opinion: Usually when an opportunity like this arises it’s as if it’s handled like an opening in the Supreme Court. Whomever will be the next CEO of the MPAA will likely be a democrat due to that party’s current holding of the majority in Congress. Washington likes to keep a close eye on Hollywood without directly interfering (which is the main function of the MPAA), so having a representative of the ruling party only makes sense in order to buy enough trust to let the MPAA run itself without constant oversight.