Peter Rice, Chairman and CEO for the Fox Networks Group and Nottingham alumnus, reflects on his career in Hollywood and his roles in delivering some of the most successful films and television entertainment of our time.

Film and television has a unique ability to transport viewers into the story on screen, to allow them to explore new possibilities without the constraints of reality. For almost 30 years, Peter Rice (American Studies, 1989) has been at the heart of producing some of the most critically acclaimed films in recent years, generating almost 100 Academy Award and Golden Globe Award nominations.

Starting his career at Twentieth Century Fox, Peter worked as a creative executive on films such as Independence Day, X-Men and Moulin Rouge before becoming President of Fox Searchlight Pictures. Under his leadership, the company released some of the studios highest-grossing films, including Slumdog Millionaire, Juno, The Last King of Scotland and Bend It Like Beckham.

Following his success in the film industry, Peter transitioned to the television arena. As Chairman of Entertainment for the Fox Broadcasting Company, he drove the network to three seasons as number one and extended FOX’s streak to eight seasons as the top-rated broadcaster. In 2012, Peter was appointed to his current role as Chairman and CEO for the Fox Network Group, responsible for all aspects of the Fox Television Group, FX Networks, Fox Sports Media Group and National Geographic Partners.

Join us for an unmissable opportunity to hear a fascinating insight into the world of film and television from one of the most influential players in the industry.

Free and open to all, but spaces are limited and will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

To register to attend, please email events@nottingham.ac.uk and put Peter Rice Lecture in the subject line.