Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer has parted ways with its chief executive months after his contract was extended into 2022. The departure of Gary Barber, who headed up the studio during its Bond films Spectre and Skyfall, was announced on Monday but no reason was given. MGM had announced in December that it extended Mr Barber’s contract into 2022. “On behalf of MGM’s board of directors, I would like to thank Gary for his contributions and for leading MGM with the highest integrity over the last eight years,” Mr Ulrich added. MGM is scheduled to give a business update on March 28.

Source: Irish Examiner March 20, 2018 03:33 UTC