The veteran exec has been China-based since 2006 and is married to filmmaker Zhang Mo, the daughter and frequent collaborator of renowned Chinese director Zhang Yimou.
“Across his successful, decade-long tenure at CAA, Daniel has proven very adept at fostering blockbuster Chinese filmmaking that connects with audiences — a talent that will serve IMAX well as we strengthen our unique position at the center of the entertainment ecosystem in China,” said Rich Gelfond, CEO of Imax.
At CAA, Manwaring represented some of China’s top filmmakers and led CAA’s media finance in the region, putting together more than a dozen local and Hollywood films for release in Chinese theaters. He also played a key role in architecting financing and distribution entities in the region. Not mentioned in Imax’s official communications about the executive appointment were Manwaring’s strong personal connections to the Chinese film industry.
“As a long-time believer in the power of movies and the irreplaceable magic of the theatrical experience, I am thrilled to join Rich and the team at IMAX China to further expand this great business, foster new opportunities for growth and diversification, and deepen its connection with Chinese consumers,” Manwaring said in a statement.
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