Hi everyone, welcome to Pitt in Hollywood! My name is Ben Asciutto, I am a recent graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a degree in Film & Business. My guest today, for the seventh episode of this podcast series, is Pitt alumnus John Dellaverson, a graduate of Pitt’s Class of 1968. John has years of experience working in the entertainment industry and a remarkable story that has taken him all over the world. He was one of the executives that founded Lionsgate and hails from the small town of New Castle, Pennsylvania. Please say hi to John!