Chris LeRoy joins Lionsgate

Lionsgate has triggered Chris LeRoy as interim leader of distribution. The studio didn't have official comment Thursday, but an individual near to the situation confirmed that LeRoy started working at Lionsgate now. Leroy resigned his publish as professional Vice president of distribution at Disney early this season. The distribution prexy slot at Lionsgate continues to be vacant since 2009 when Steven Rothenberg died of stomach cancer. The very best Liosngate distribution executives are David Spitz, professional Vice president and general sales director for theatrical distribution and Mike Polydoros, professional Vice president of exhibitor relations and procedures. Lionsgate's "Abduction" has made $23 million locally in the first three days. It features a busy first quarter with "The Possession" on Jan. 6, then "One your money can buyInch on Jan. 27, "Tyler Perry's Good Deeds" on February. 24," "Safe" on March 6 and "The Hunger Games" on March 23." Contact Dork McNary at dork.mcnary@variety.com