Marvel Galleries alum joins Legendary

Tim Connors has ankled Marvel Galleries being chief operating officer of Legendary Entertainment. Connors was instrumental in starting the film division from the comicbook writer and can now manage day-to-day procedures and business matters at Legendary, working carefully with company leader and chief creative officer Jon Jashni. "We're very happy to welcome Tim towards the Legendary family," stated Legendary topper Thomas Tull. "He brings an excellent insightful experience and business acumen to the company and that we anticipate enjoying the advantages of his expertise." Connors was chief operating officer at Marvel Galleries since 2008 and executive Vice president of economic matters and procedures since 2006. While at Marvel, he oversaw all transactions for that studio such as the production and distribution of "Iron Guy," "The Incredible Hulk," "Iron Guy 2," "Thor," "Captain America: The Very First Avenger" and "The Avengers." "I am proud to possess been part of exactly what the Marvel team has accomplished in the last six many honored to become joining Legendary at any given time when the organization is near significant growth," Connors stated. "They're spearheading bold new initiatives that we am excited to assist them to accomplish." Legendary is presently creating "Guy of Steel," "Off-shore Rim," "Jack the large Killer" and shortly has "Wrath from the Leaders" and "The Dark Dark night Increases" in theaters. It is also preparing "Seventh Boy," an adaptation of "Mass Effect" along with a reboot off "Godzilla." Before Marvel, Connors labored running a business matters at DreamWorks and headed up business matters for Artists Production Group and Artists Management Group. Connors' responsibilities at Marvel will be split between David Galluzzi, who can serve as chief counsel, and Take advantage of Steffens, executive Vice president of procedures and planning Marvel Entertainment and Marvel Studios' gm of procedures and finance. Contact Marc Graser at marc.graser@variety.com