Ken Atchity, Producer on ‘Joe Somebody’ and ‘The Meg,’ Dies at 82

Ken Atchity, a prominent literary manager, producer, and author, died on Monday at the age of 82. Over the course of his extensive career, Atchity produced more than 30 films, authored over 20 books, and published hundreds of additional titles through his own imprint. He also negotiated numerous publishing and entertainment deals.

His notable film production credits include "The Meg," "Joe Somebody," "Hysteria" (starring Maggie Gyllenhaal), and "Life or Something Like It" (starring Angelina Jolie). Atchity was widely recognized in the entertainment industry for his multifaceted roles as a literary agent, manager, and writer.