Exodus Film Group has promoted Delbert A. Whetter from svp of business affairs to coo, announced John D. Eraklis, president/ceo. In addition to directing the operating activities of Exodus, Whetter will continue to oversee all aspects of business affairs.
Prior to joining Exodus in 2001, Whetter was head of business affairs for several new media and wireless companies. As svp of business affairs at Exodus, Whetter was responsible for drafting, negotiating and implementing numerous film and television property transactions, film financing arrangements, licenses of intellectual property, as well as management of the corporate affairs of the company.
Exodus is in pre-production on two CG-animated feature films, IGOR and THE HERO OF COLOR CITY. The Weinstein Co. is handling North America distribution and representing international rights for IGOR with Magnolia Pictures North America distribution for THE HERO OF COLOR CITY.
Venice, California-based Exodus Film Group (www.ExodusFilmGroup.com) was founded in an effort to create a one-stop entertainment company capable of producing content equal in quality to the studios and networks on a realistic budget. Exodus acquires, develops and finances intellectual properties, taking them from inception to distribution. Exodus is primarily focused on family-oriented films with CG-animation content. Exodus is also in pre-production on the live-action/animated film, BUNYAN & BABE, featuring the voice of comedic actor Eddie Griffin (DYSFUNKTIONAL FAMILY, SCARY MOVIE 3) as the CG-animated Babe the Blue Ox. Eraklis is producing BUNYAN with exec producer Tarquin Gotch (HOME ALONE, CURLY SUE). Award-winning composer Basil Poledouris (THE JUNGLE BOOK, LONESOME DOVE) is composing the score.
