Peter Rice

Peter Rice
Born1966 (age 59–60)
United Kingdom
Alma materUniversity of Nottingham
Occupation(s)Media executive, producer

Peter Rice (born 1966) is a British media executive and producer. He is the former chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content and former president of 21st Century Fox.

Early life

Rice was born in the United Kingdom in 1966 and graduated from University of Nottingham in 1989.

Career

Fox

Rice started at Twentieth Century Fox in 1989. He became president of Fox Searchlight Pictures in 2000. Later, he led Fox Atomic and then Fox Networks Group, managing TV networks, sports channels, and National Geographic Partners. In 2017, he became president of 21st Century Fox.

Disney

After Disney acquired 21st Century Fox, Rice became chairman of Disney General Entertainment Content, overseeing ABC, FX, Hulu, Freeform, National Geographic, and other TV properties. He was fired from Disney on 9 June 2022.

Producer

In 2023, Rice signed a deal with A24 to produce films and TV shows. He has produced films like Saturday Night (2024), Warfare (2025), 28 Years Later (2025), and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026).

Rice is developing other projects including Elden Ring and Fairy Tale, and will produce the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies.

Personal life

Rice lives in Los Angeles with his family. He has two children and serves on the board of the Motion Picture & Television Fund.

Filmography

YearFilmRoleStudioDirectorWriter
2024Saturday NightProducerSonyJason ReitmanGil Kenan, Jason Reitman
2025WarfareProducerA24Ray Mendoza, Alex GarlandRay Mendoza, Alex Garland
202528 Years LaterProducerSonyDanny BoyleAlex Garland, Danny Boyle
202628 Years Later: The Bone TempleProducerSonyNia DaCostaAlex Garland
2026The Social ReckoningProducerSonyAaron SorkinAaron Sorkin

References

  1. ↑ Wyatt, Edward. "Fox's Low-Key New Boss Is Looking Beyond 'Idol'". The New York Times. Retrieved 7 April 2009.
  2. ↑ "Inside Hollywood with Peter Rice". Archived from the original on 16 October 2018. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
  3. ↑ Szalai, George (26 March 2014). "Fox Networks Group CEO Peter Rice Gets Contract Extension". The Hollywood Reporter.
  4. ↑ Ng, David (6 September 2017). "21st Century Fox promotes Peter Rice to president". Los Angeles Times.
  5. ↑ Faughnder, Ryan. "After 30 years in Murdoch's empire, Peter Rice faces new challenges in Disney's kingdom". Retrieved 18 October 2018.
  6. ↑ Barnes, Brooks; Koblin, John (9 June 2022). "Disney fires Peter Rice, its top TV content executive". The New York Times.
  7. ↑ Masters, Kim; Goldberg, Lesley (1 June 2023). "Peter Rice's Next Act: Film, TV Producing Deal With A24". The Hollywood Reporter.
  8. ↑ McClintock, Pamela (19 December 2024). "'28 Years Later: The Bone Temple' Lands January 2026 Release Date". The Hollywood Reporter.
  9. ↑ Kiefer, Peter (23 July 2025). "A Chat With Peter Rice: Head of Ceremonies at LA 2028". The Hollywood Reporter. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |url= (help)
  10. ↑ "MPTF Foundation Board of Governors". Motion Picture & Television Fund. Archived from the original on 18 August 2017. Retrieved 22 October 2017.