Former Conn. Sen. Chris Dodd has just been given the top movie gig in the country. He’s the new chairman and chief executive officer of the Motion Picture Association of America, a move that had been rumored for several weeks, but was made official on Tuesday.
“It is also an honor to follow in the footsteps of Jack Valenti and Dan Glickman, both of whom I worked with on many occasions over the years,” Dodd said in a statement. “I look forward to working with the studios, the Association staff and all who work in our industry on the major issues facing it during this time of economic and technological challenge and global growth.”
The MPAA represents the movie, home video and television industry from both Washington and Los Angeles.
