EXCLUSIVE: Veteran talent agent Matt Jackson has joined MSA Agency as Vice President of the West Coast Theatrical Division, as the agency expands into representation of actors in TV and film.
16.06.2022 - 21:11 / deadline.com
Nathalie Didier has left ICM Partners and has joined Paradigm as a talent agent based out of its Los Angeles office.
Didier spent the past decade at ICM working in the motion picture and television talent department, the last seven as an agent representing clients including Rupert Grint (Servant, on Apple TV+), Madelyn Cline (Netflix’s Outer Banks), comedian Sherry Cola, Kate Siegel (Netflix’s Midnight Mass & The Haunting of Hill House), Lio Tipton (A Friend of the Family), Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Culprits & Candyman) and Yellowjackets stars Sophie Thatcher, Jasmin Savoy Brown and Sophie Nélisse. It is unclear which clients would follow her to Paradigm.
“We are proud Nathalie has chosen Paradigm as her new agency,” said Paradigm Managing Partner Andrew Ruf. “She brings intelligence, energy and a great eye for emerging talent. Nathalie is part of a new wave of representatives who share a holistic view on how to represent artists. The work ethic, spirit of collaboration and integrity that Nathalie personifies is a great complement to our team.”
Didier began her agency career in 2012 at WME, working in the mailroom and later as an assistant. She joined ICM Partners in 2013 to work for talent agent Toni Howard and quickly became an agent trainee. She was promoted to talent coordinator in 2015 and agent in 2016.
While at ICM, Didier co-founded HER ICM, an organization created to help foster female empowerment, promotions and support within the agency. She is the latest ICM agent to leave ahead of the agency’s pending acquisition by CAA.
“I am excited to be working alongside my esteemed and like-minded colleagues at Paradigm,” Didier said. “This is a unique chance to continue to offer our amazing clients inspiring and lucrative
EXCLUSIVE: Veteran talent agent Matt Jackson has joined MSA Agency as Vice President of the West Coast Theatrical Division, as the agency expands into representation of actors in TV and film.
Jordan Moreau Adam Venit, who was formerly a top Hollywood agent at WME and was accused of groping client Terry Crews, has been sued by his estranged wife, Trina Venit, for alleged assault, sexual battery, domestic violence, false imprisonment, stalking and defamation.Triva Venit filed a lawsuit, obtained by Variety, in federal court in Los Angeles on Sunday. The suit alleges that during their 20-year marriage, Adam Venit “strangled her, punched her, kicked her and threw objects and food at her, forcibly restrained her robbing her of her freedom of movement for the sole purpose of continuing to abuse her, leaving her bloodied, bruised and physically and emotionally scarred.”In one incident of abuse, Trina allegedly called the police after Adam strangled her, but Adam told officers that Trina was the one being abusive and that she had tried to kill herself.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe Thai government last week approved in principle a move to dispense with taxes laid on foreign acting talent. The move is intended to further increase the attractiveness of the country for film and TV productions.Thailand currently offers foreign films shooting in the country a cash rebate of 15-20% of the expenses incurred in the country, with the ceiling per production fixed at THB 75 million baht ($2.12 million).But under current rules Thailand also imposes withholding tax on all employees – at the rate of 10% for foreigners.
New name, new look! After becoming Mrs. Sam Asghari earlier this month, Britney Spears has unveiled another life update: a chic haircut.
EXCLUSIVE: Alyssa Jirrels, Toby Huss, Reno Wilson and Brian Goodman have joined the cast of Fatal Attraction, Paramount+’s series reimagining of the classic 1980s psychosexual thriller film. They join previously announced leads Lizzy Caplan, Joshua Jackson and Amanda Peet.
CAA has promoted Chris Burrus, Inder Gill, Sophie Kavanagh, Zakaria Laaboudi, Arlen Papazian and Kara Petit to Agent following the participation of each in CAA Elevate, the agency’s program for agents and executives in training.
Creative Artists Agency (CAA) has promoted Chris Burrus, Inder Gill, Sophie Kavanagh, Zakaria Laaboudi, Arlen Papazian, and Kara Petit from CAA Elevate, the agency’s program for agents and executives in training, to the Agent ranks, the agency announced on Wednesday.The moves include the Music Touring, Media Finance, Commercial Endorsements, Sports, Podcast and Global Television departments.Burrus was promoted to Agent in the Music Touring department and represents many of the world’s leading musicians, including Nate Smith, Tyler Booth, Erin Kinsey, and After Midtown, and is on the teams that support Jake Owen, Matt Koziol, and Brandon Ratcliff. He is based in Nashville, TN, and joined CAA upon graduating from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he earned degrees in Music for Vocal Performance with Distinction, Entrepreneurship, and Creative Writing.
EXCLUSIVE: A3 Artists Agency has promoted three to agent — Nick Beldoch, in the Motion Picture Literary Division; Jillian Holch in the TV Literary Division and Lucy Powis in the Theatrical Literary Division.
EXCLUSIVE: Riverside Entertainment is expanding into scripted content with the coming-of-age LGBTQ+ drama Remy & Arletta, written by and starring Micaela Wittman (Clairevoyant), and the nihilistic thriller Manodrome, starring Academy Award nominee Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network) and Academy Award winner Adrien Brody (The Pianist).
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s daughter can move! Shiloh Jolie-Pitt appeared in a video posted by choreographer Hamilton Evans last week, where she showed off her dance moves alongside a class full of dancers at the Millennium Dance Complex.In the clip, which was posted on YouTube, Shiloh appears around the 2-minute, 30-second mark as one of three dancers who take the floor to show off their version of Evan’s routine to Doja Cat’s “Vegas,” which is the lead single from the soundtrack. The 16-year-old takes the lead and owns the dance floor as she does the count. Fitting right in, Shiloh sports a black Beatles T-shirt, black pants and a pair of classic black-an-white Vans.
He didn’t go quietly. Kelly Clarkson‘s ex-husband, Brandon Blackstock, has moved out of the singer’s Montana ranch two years after their split, Us Weekly confirms.
Kate Hudson took to Instagram on Sunday in celebration of Father's Day, sharing a post that moved Kurt Russell to tears.MORE: Goldie Hawn shares intimate love note for Kurt Russell – son Oliver Hudson reactsKate chose a beautiful family photo showing her laying on Kurt's chest with her arm wrapped around his waist, while the actor can be seen stroking her hair. WATCH: Kate Hudson's new family video has fans asking the same thingShe wrote: "Fun, adventurous, passionate, determined, honest, devoted, amazing father and the best head of hair in Los Angeles! Lucky us! Love you Pa! Happy Fathers Day."READ: Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell's unusual punishment for Oliver HudsonMORE: Goldie Hawn's son Oliver Hudson pays heartfelt tribute to famous momKate's mum Goldie Hawn was quick to comment on the post – and later revealed her partner's sweet reaction.
Actress and singer Haylie Duff, who has spent most of her life in Hollywood, decided during the pandemic she was going to move her family back to her home state of Texas. The star spoke with Fox News Digital about why she decided to pick up her family and return to her roots. "Well, you know, I grew up in Texas," she shared. "Texas is my home state.
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt may not have the acting bug but she's passionate about dance! The daughter of former couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt showcased her phenomenal moves in a video shared on Youtube.MORE: Angelina Jolie looks identical to daughter Shiloh in stunning new photoIn the clip, the 16-year-old is performing in Millenium studios in Los Angeles.Wearing a black Beatles T-shirt with sweat pants and a pair of Vans sneakers, Shiloh pulled off the tricky choreography with ease. WATCH: Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's daughter Shiloh showcases amazing dance skills Her hair was worn in a casual ponytail and with her striking features, she bore an uncanny resemblance to Angelina. Shiloh danced to Dojo Cat's new song, Vegas, and looked right at home as she moved alongside two other members of the troupe. MORE: Angelina Jolie's £19million home after divorce from Brad Pitt is fit for royaltyMORE: Brad Pitt as you've never seen him before as star reveals daily routineThe teen is Angelina and Brad's first biological child together. They also adopted Maddox, 20, Pax, 18, and Zahara, 17, and they share twins Knox and Vivienne, 13, too. Shiloh looks a lot like her mom Angelina JolieAngelina recently opened up about parenthood and admitted: "I'm not a perfect parent by any means.
, one young singer's big dreams got much closer to coming true thanks to Simon Cowell.Sara James, a 13-year-old vocalist and hopeful, came to Los Angeles to audition for all the way from her small town in Poland, which has a population of less than 3,000 people.So, needless to say, she was a bit nervous performing at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in front of an audience as big as her entire hometown.«I'm really, really nervous. Literally, I feel inside that I'm gonna, I don't know, pee? I just… I'm so nervous,» Sara shared in an interview ahead of her performance. «I hope Simon's gonna be impressed and he's gonna like it, you know? I hope so!»As soon as Sara took the stage, her charming charisma and stage presence was instantly recognizable.
EXCLUSIVE: Ariel Meislin has left ICM Partners, where she has been a lit agent focusing on directors, to join Kaplan/Perrone Entertainment as a manager. She will become Kaplan/Perrone’s first New York City hire and is tasked with establishing the New York office as the lit management/production company expands its footprint outside of Los Angeles. She also will continue to focus on filmmakers.