A3 Artists Agency Taps Doug Fronk to Lead Literary TV

Rachel Rusch has been named Co-Head of CAA Motion Picture Talent department and will work alongside Franklin Latt in leading the group. Rusch will continue to lead the agency’s Comedy department, a position she has held since 2019.

Legit agent Irene Cabrera will head a new diversity and inclusion initiative at DDO Artists Agency to identify, recruit, develop and retain clients representing groups that have been traditionally overlooked.

The San Francisco International Film Festival, known as SFFILM, has named Jessie Fairbanks as its new director of programming. Fairbanks will oversee film and offscreen programming for both the SFFILM festival and the organization’s year-round offerings.

Pat Saperstein Deputy EditorThe San Francisco International Film Festival has announced that Jessie Fairbanks will join the organization, leading the festival, year-round offerings and off-screen programming.Fairbanks, who has worked with DOC NYC and Tribeca Film Festival, joins SFFILM on Jan. 25.The 2021 festival is scheduled for April 9-18.

Dick Van Dyke and the Marvel Cinematic Universe are two entities that don't appear to have anything in common, yet the legendary actor helped influence the vision for Disney+'s upcoming series "WandaVision." In the superhero series, Elizabeth Olsen's Wanda Maximoff/Scarlet Witch and Paul Bettany's Vision travel through the '60s, '70s, '80s in sets and storylines inspired by "I Love Lucy," "The Brady Bunch," and "Family Ties." So who better to seek advice from than Van Dyke, whose '60s sitcom

The Kennedy Center Honors announced Wednesday that choreographer and actress Debbie Allen, singer-songwriter Garth Brooks, actor Dick Van Dyke, singer-songwriter Joan Baez and violinist Midori will be the honored at this year's ceremony, which was pushed to May from its traditional December date. The Kennedy Center is planning for in-person medallion ceremonies with a limited audience for the week of May 17-22, alongside a slate of virtual events.

threatening to boycott in 2017 if Trump were involved. Trump and first lady Melania Trump generally stayed away from Kennedy Center events, but Rutter hopes to get President-elect Joe Biden involved this year.Baez said this year’s ceremony could represent the closing of two dark historical chapters.

EXCLUSIVE: A3 Artists Agency will represent actor Behzad Dabu.

MTV Books is getting a relaunch in partnership with Simon & Schuster and with YA publishing industry vet Christian Trimmer heading up the endeavor.

Gorillas are the latest animal species to have tested positive for COVID-19 coronavirus.

Members of the gorilla troop at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park have tested positive for the SARS-CoV-2, or COVID-19, the zoo confirmed Monday, adding that it is believed the animals contracted the virus from an asymptotic staff member. It is said to be the first known instance of such transmission.

The 73-year-old is reportedly keen to remarry Charles to prove their love is unquestionable, after she was dubbed the ‘other woman’ prior to their low-key marriage in 2005.

San Diego police declared an unlawful assembly as Trump supporters and counter-protesters faced off Saturday, according to reports. The protest also prompted police to warn residents to stay away from the Pacific Beach intersection "due to acts of violence." Local affiliate FOX 5 San Diego tweeted a number of pictures and videos of the event, showing the two groups, and police trying to keep the situation from escalating.

Made In Chelsea star Amber Atherton is a pretty big deal right now. Yes, the 29 year old star, who was born in Hong Kong, may well be known for her stint on the popular reality show but it turns out she’s also doing big things in the tech world too.The beautiful star recently swapped the SW3 postcode for San Francisco after moving across the pond and it looks as though she’s loving life while there.

The University of California San Diego campus has launched a "Return to Learn" campaign that includes nearly a dozen vending machines placed around campus that offer self-administered COVID-19 test kits. Additional machines are planned and administrators hope that in addition to health care provider-administered tests, the one-stop shops help students meet the campus’ testing requirements.

The University of California San Diego campus has launched a "Return to Learn" campaign that includes nearly a dozen vending machines placed around campus that offer self-administered COVID-19 test kits. Additional machines are planned and administrators hope that in addition to health care provider-administered tests, the one-stop shops help students meet the campus’ testing requirements.

San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin is under fire this week after a parolee on New Year's Eve allegedly ran through a red light in a stolen car, killing two pedestrians. Chesa Boudin became San Francisco’s top prosecutor a year ago as part of a politically progressive wave of prosecutors committed to seeking restorative justice over mass incarceration.

A3 Artists Agency has hired Doug Fronk as Partner and Head of Television Literary.