Mark Morgan

Mount Diablo Entertainment
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Los Angeles, California

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About Mark

Mark Morgan began his career in the entertainment industry working as Creative Executive for Ridley Scott, on films such as Thelma & Louise. In early 1995, Morgan joined New Regency where he ran the story department and oversaw films including; Under Siege II, Free Willy, The Client, and A Time To Kill.

In 1996, Morgan was hired at Orion Pictures as Director of Development and was promoted to Vice President of Production in 1997. At Orion/MPCA, Morgan supervised the development, packaging, and production of film projects, including Dumb and Dumber, Beverly Hills Ninja, and Kingpin.

In 1998, the upper management of Orion Pictures split off to form Destination Films, where Morgan was promoted to, and served as, Executive Vice President. There he produced several films including Beautiful, starring Minnie Driver and directed by Sally Field; Slackers, starring Jason Segel (in his first feature), Jason Schwartzman, Devon Sawa, Laura Prepon and Jaime King.
and The Wedding Planner, starring Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey and directed by Adam Shankman (Hairspray, Bedtime Stories, Rock of Ages), a 1st-time feature director at the time. Morgan gave Shankman his break based on Adam's short which contained no dialogue.

In 2001, Morgan was hired as President by Maverick Films, founded by Guy Oseary and Madonna. Morgan became CEO in 2003, and full partner in 2005. At Maverick, Morgan oversaw the entire Maverick development/production slate, as well as Maverick's studio deals, executive ranks and first-look producer deals. There he produced Agent Cody Banks for MGM, released in March 2003, Agent Cody Banks II, released in March 2004, followed by 30 Days Until I'm Famous, Chasing Christmas, Frostbite, Cruel World, My Sassy Girl, and Material Girls distributed by MGM. Morgan also Executive Produced the critically acclaimed FX series "The Riches," starring Eddie Izzard and Minnie Driver, for FX and Fox Television Studios.

In 2008, Morgan bought out his partners’ interest to take full ownership of Maverick Film’s and Maverick TV’s slates, and brought these projects to Imprint Entertainment, which he founded with partner Michael Becker. There Morgan produced The Stepfather for Sony Pictures Entertainment/Screen Gems, Twilight (he had optioned as a yet-unpublished manuscript by Stephanie Meyer) as well as the Twilight Saga sequel New Moon for Summit Entertainment, and Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Lightning Thief, directed by Chris Columbus (Harry Potter Franchise) for Twentieth Century Fox.

In 2012, Morgan founded Mount Diablo Entertainment, overseeing the company’s development and production slate for film and television; as well as its Studio and Partnership deals, Strategic Alliances, Imprint and Digital. MDE also researches new technologies and their integration within all media, including; film, TV, publishing, internet and gaming projects. Morgan also produced The Twilight Saga sequels Eclipse, Breaking Dawn- Part 1 and Breaking Dawn- Part 2 for Summit Entertainment, as well as Percy Jackson & The Olympians: The Sea of Monsters for Twentieth Century Fox and Fox 2000.

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The Red Booth (2017 - 2018)
TV Series Producer
Slightly Single in L.A. (2013)
Film (Comedy and Romance) Producer Dale Squire is a hip, quirky, independent single gal living in the glossy city of Los Angeles. After several failed attempts in quasi-relationships, Dale concludes that finding a meaningful relationship in L.A. is impossible. But being anti-social is tough for any young girl in Hollywood. With Jill's frantic wedding right around the corner, Dale finds herself reflecting on the significance of marriage, and the mutual respect needed for a successful relationship. When Zach, a successful heartthrob rock star and old friend of Dale's finds his way back into her life, Dale slowly starts to think that maybe finding love in L.A. is possible - the only problem is that her realization might have come too late, leaving Dale in a silent love triangle, with no way out. Written by Will, Christie
Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters (2013)
Film (Adventure, Family and Fantasy) Producer In this retelling of Rick Riordans book, "The Sea of Monsters", Percy Jackson, accompanied by his friends Annabeth Chase, Clarisse La Rue and Tyson, his half brother, goes on a journey to the Sea of Monsters to retrieve the Golden Fleece and save Camp Half-Blood. Written by Michelle Stone
Hansel & Gretel Get Baked (2013)
Film (Comedy and Horror) Producer The pothead Ashton Crawford and his girlfriend Gretel are smoking in her room special marijuana called Black Forest supplied by the drug dealer Manny and produced by an old lady named Agnes that lives in Pasadena. Gretel's brother Hansel arrives home and Gretel tells that she will bake gingerbread cookie while Ashton will go directly to Agnes to buy more Black Forest. However Agnes is a witch and captures Ash to eat his flesh and drain his youth to maintain youth. Gretel seeks her boyfriend out and suspects of Agnes, but the police officers Ritter and Hart do not give credit to her words since Ritter knows that Ash is a pothead. Meanwhile the gang that supplies weed to Manny learns that he is selling Black Forest to his costumers and they threaten him and their leader Jorge sends a message to Agnes through Manny. However, the drug dealer is turned into a zombie by Agnes and Jorge and his gang pay a visit to her and are also turned into zombies. Soon Gretel and Manny's girlfriend ... Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2 (2012)
Film (Adventure, Drama, Fantasy and Romance) Producer The final Twilight Saga begins with Bella now a vampire learning to use her abilities. And happy to see her daughter, Renesmee is flourishing. But when someone sees Renesmee do something that makes them think that she was turned. This person goes to the Volturi, because it is a violation to turn a child. And the penalty is death for both who turned the child into a vampire and the child, cause they deem a turned child too dangerous. Alice gets a vision of the Volturi coming after them. So the Cullens try to convince them that Renesmee is not a threat. So they ask friends and family to come stand with them. But when someone who has it in for the Volturi shows up and tells them they should be ready for a fight. And they get ready. Written by rcs0411@yahoo.com
The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 1 (2011)
Film (Adventure, Drama, Fantasy and Romance) Producer After Bella and Edward's honeymoon, things take a turn for the worse when Bella realises she is pregnant. The baby grows at an abnormally fast rate and causes many health problems to Bella. The wolf pack see the unborn child as a threat and plan to get rid of it. But the Cullens do everything they can to ensure that both Bella and the unborn child remain safe.
The Twilight Saga: Eclipse (2010)
Film (Adventure, Drama, Fantasy and Romance) Producer Bella once again finds herself surrounded by danger as Seattle is ravaged by a string of mysterious killings and a malicious vampire continues her quest for revenge. In the midst of it all, she is forced to choose between her love for Edward and her friendship with Jacob -- knowing that her decision has the potential to ignite the struggle between vampire and werewolf. With her graduation quickly approaching, Bella is confronted with the most important decision of her life. Written by Summit Entertainment
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief (2010)
Film (Adventure, Family and Fantasy) Producer When his lightning bolt is stolen, Zeus accuses Poseidon's son Percy Jackson and gives Poseidon's son fourteen days to return it, otherwise he will initiate a war amongst the gods. Meanwhile the teenager, Percy, who is dyslexic and has ADHD is visiting The Museum of Metropolitan of Art and is attacked by a Fury disguised in his teacher. His physically handicapped best friend Grover reveals that Percy is a demigod and that he is his protector and his teacher Mr Brunner gives him a pen telling him that it is a powerful weapon. They go to Percy's house and together with his mother Sally they drive to the Camp Half-Blood. However Sally is attacked by a Minotaur and vanishes before Percy can help her. In the camp, Percy befriends the gorgeous Annabeth; when they are attacked by Hades who wants the lighting bolt for himself, Percy discovers that his mother is in the Underworld with Hades. Percy decides to travel on a dangerous quest to retrieve the lightning bolt and save his mother. Grover... Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The Stepfather (2009)
Film (Crime and Thriller) Producer Michael Harding returns home from military school to find his mother happily in love and living with her new boyfriend, David. As the two men get to know each other, Michael becomes more and more suspicious of the man who is always there with a helpful hand. Is he really the man of her dreams or could David be hiding a dark side? Written by Anonymous
The Industry (2009)
Television (Reality-TV) Producer Add a Plot »
The Twilight Saga: New Moon (2009)
Film (Adventure, Drama, Fantasy and Romance) Producer After Bella recovers from the vampire attack that almost claimed her life, she looks to celebrate her birthday with Edward and his family. However, a minor accident during the festivities results in Bella's blood being shed, a sight that proves too intense for the Cullens, who decide to leave the town of Forks, Washington for Bella and Edward's sake. Initially heartbroken, Bella finds a form of comfort in reckless living, as well as an even-closer friendship with Jacob Black. Danger in different forms awaits. Written by IMDb Editors
Hit and Run (2009)
Video (Horror and Thriller) Producer Mary Murdock, a college student, thinks she's hit and killed a cat with her car driving home drunk from a party. She is horrified beyond words when she gets home and discovers a man's nearly dead body impaled on the bumper of her Jeep. Terrified and irrational, Mary is faced with a series of decisions that determine her fate. Written by Anonymous
The Riches (2007 - 2008)
TV Series Producer
My Sassy Girl (2008)
Film (Comedy, Drama and Romance) Producer My Sassy Girl is the tale of the first and last time Charlie Bello falls in love. From their initial meeting, trouble is the name of the game. Imagine an amorphous mass of dating disasters and you get an idea of the relationship between the young couple. Some mysterious force with the strength of gravity between two planets must be at play between Charlie and Jordan as the relationship truly makes no sense on the surface. Everything seems pitted against the two of them. Things suddenly come to a halt when the two write letters confessing their love for each other. Agreeing to meet a year later to read the love letters together, Charlie and Jordan go their separate ways. Written by Marx-Michael
Alyx (2008)
TV Movie Producer
Twilight (2008)
Film (Drama, Fantasy and Romance) Producer Bella Swan has always been a little bit different. Never one to run with the crowd, Bella never cared about fitting in with the trendy, plastic girls at her Phoenix, Arizona high school. When her mother remarried and Bella chooses to live with her father in the rainy little town of Forks, Washington, she didn't expect much of anything to change. But things do change when she meets the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen. For Edward is nothing like any boy she's ever met. He's nothing like anyone she's ever met, period. He's intelligent and witty, and he seems to see straight into her soul. In no time at all, they are swept up in a passionate and decidedly unorthodox romance - unorthodox because Edward really isn't like the other boys. He can run faster than a mountain lion. He can stop a moving car with his bare hands. Oh, and he hasn't aged since 1918. Like all vampires, he's immortal. That's right - vampire. But he doesn't have fangs - that's just in the movies. And he... Written by Summit entertainment
Material Girls (2006)
Film Producer
The Gravedancers (2006)
Film Producer
Sam's Lake (2006)
Film Producer
Cruel World (2005)
Film Producer
Chasing Christmas (2005)
TV Movie Producer
Frostbite (2005)
Video Producer
30 Days Until I'm Famous (2004)
TV Movie Producer
Agent Cody Banks 2: Destination London (2004)
Film Producer
Agent Cody Banks (2003)
Film Producer
Slackers (2002)
Film Producer
The Wedding Planner (2001)
Film Producer
Beautiful (2000)
Film Producer
Ringmaster (1998)
Film Producer
Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
Film Miscellaneous Crew
Terminal Velocity (1994)
Film Editorial department
Monkey Trouble (1994)
Film Editorial department
Untitled Karen Lynch Project
TV Movi Producer
Mary: Mrs. A. Lincoln
TV Mini Producer