Motion Picture Agent Niki Montazaran Jumps To WME

Ted Johnson Joe Biden will participate in an NBC News town hall on Oct. 5 in Miami, with Lester Holt moderating.The event was announced following this evening’s debate between Biden and President Donald Trump.This will be Biden’s second town hall of the fall campaign.

Pete Hammond Awards Columnist/Chief Film CriticGiving new meaning to the word museum, the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures is going back, waaaay back, with its latest acquisition the Richard Balzer Collection, which just by its sheer breadth will fill in most of the blanks that actually led to the creation of what we now know as cinema.In conjunction with the Academy’s Margaret Herrick Library, the Academy Museum said Tuesday that it is the recipient of the collection, widely considered to

Anne Winters did more than just “strike a pose” in a series of new images she posted to her Instagram account over the weekend. The 13 Reasons Why star, 26, completely transformed into Madonna as the search continues for the starlet who will take on the role of the pop legend in the “Like A Virgin” singer’s self-directed biopic. In an attempt to secure the role, Anne shared a slew of photos of herself as the OG ‘Material Girl’ at various points in her career.

Paul Zilk is stepping down as CEO of Reed Midem, the events organizer behind global television markets Mipcom and Mip-TV, and will be succeeded by Michel Filzi, currently president and CEO of Reed sister company Reed Expositions France. Filzi will take over Oct.1 ahead of this year's Mipcom, which runs Oct.12-16.

Amid Christopher Nolan's Tenet underperforming at the US box-office due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Disney is taking some major precautions by delaying the release dates of some of their biggest films, including the highly-awaited Marvel movies.

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerEXCLUSIVE: Westbrook Studios has brought on former Will Packer Productions exec Heather Washington to serve as Vice President of Development for Motion Pictures.

Christina Aguilera is looking back on one of the most iconic VMA moments. The Reflection singer opened up with Zane Lowe for her At Home With playlist for Apple Music on Thursday (September 17).

Amanda N'Duka pmc-editorial-managerWill Packer Productions has hired Johanna Byer as Executive Vice President of Motion Pictures.

Will Packer Productions has tapped Johanna Byer to be the executive vice president of motion pictures, reporting directly to the banner's president, James Lopez. In her new role, Byer, who joins Will Packer Productions from France's Gaumont, will develop and produce the company’s feature film projects, working closely with filmmakers, directors and other talent.

Christina Aguilera is looking back.

Madonna style, the lucky star is all set to direct her own biopic about her professional career and personal life in a new film produced by Universal, trending on social media for the iconic choice of director, and working alongside Diablo Cody, the brilliant Oscar-winning director of popular cult films, such as Juno, starring Ellen Page and Jennifer’s Body, starring Megan Fox.The pop superstar has been reportedly working on script sessions, co-writing the motion picture with Cody.

Steve Madden, Clark's and Corso Como. DSW is offering 40% off select Steve Madden shoes and sneakers. Also, DSW is having a sale on Corso Como shoes which are all $24.99.

A3 Artists Agency has added another four former Paradigm Talent Agency execs to its ranks, including Valarie Phillips as partner and co-head of its motion pictures literary division. The Hollywood talent and literary agency has also hired Martin Spencer as an agent in the film literary division, and boarded Antoni Kaczmarek and Kasey Muraszko as agents in its TV literary department.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorA3 Artists Agency has hired veteran agent Valarie Phillips as partner and co-head of the firm’s Motion Pictures Literary Division.Phillips will co-run the Motion Pictures Literary Division alongside Adam Kanter who was named Partner and Co-Head of Motion Pictures earlier this summer when he was hired together with A3’s new Partner and Co-Head of the Television Literary Division, Andy Patman.In addition, A3 Artists has tapped Martin Spencer

Motown Records is set to launch in the UK with its own division. 

DEALSWarner’s Atlantic Records UK has signed rapper Tion Wayne. “Tion is one of the most exciting new voices in the UK today”, says the label’s co-President Briony Turner.

 Sarah Jessica Parker  is quite the saleswoman! The actress spent most of the summer at her Hamptons home with her husband,  Matthew Broderick , and their three children, 17-year-old James and 11-year-old twin daughters, Marion and Tabitha, according to the Daily Mail. Now it seems the “Sex and the City” star is back to business in New York City.

Dave McNary Film ReporterThe Motion Picture Association has hired public relations veteran John Mercurio as senior vice president of corporate communications.Mercurio will report to and serve as a deputy to Emily Lenzner, executive VP of global communications and public affairs. He will have joint oversight of the trade group’s global communications, media relations, digital media and events practices.