EXCLUSIVE: After repping New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman for publishing for many years, UTA has expanded the relationship, moving to rep him in all areas.
08.03.2024 - 18:13 / variety.com
Katcy Stephan Entrepreneur, philanthropist, author and media personality Jason Lee has signed with UTA for representation in all areas, Variety has learned exclusively. Lee is the CEO and founder of Hollywood Unlocked, a leading source for breaking news and tell-all interviews with some of entertainment’s biggest names. Since its founding in 2015, Hollywood Unlocked has become a trusted platform for figures in the entertainment and music space and has secured podcast and digital series syndication deals with Fox Soul and iHeartRadio, putting Lee in 72 markets and establishing worldwide reach as the No.
1 weekend show on iHeartRadio. Lee first rose to prominence while appearing on three seasons of VH1’s hit reality series “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” and subsequently appeared alongside Nick Cannon for five seasons of his long-running improv series MTV’s “Wild ‘N Out.” Through his success in the media space, Lee was tapped by Kanye West to work as his head of partnerships, where he consulted on his “Donda 2” album and the Yeezy Gap partnership. In January 2023, Lee debuted talk series “The Jason Lee Show,” airing on RevoltTV’s linear channel.
The series launched with Grammy-winning rap superstar Cardi B as the first guest, and has since featured celebrities including Cannon, Chloe Bailey, Keke Palmer, Laverne Cox, Babyface, Amber Riley and more. Lee recently brought the talk show to his home at Hollywood Unlocked where it continues to be a mainstay, with each episode amassing millions of views. Lee opened up about his challenging Stockton, Ca.
EXCLUSIVE: After repping New York Times bestselling author Casey Sherman for publishing for many years, UTA has expanded the relationship, moving to rep him in all areas.
Kathie Lee Gifford may love being a mom, but she also had concerns over raising her kids in the spotlight. The former “Today” show anchor, 70, shared daughter Cassidy, 30, and son Cody, 34, with late husband Frank Gifford.Kathie spoke about her parenting choices in a joint interview with Cassidy ahead of the March 28 premiere of their new Prime Video series, “The Baxters.”“Frank and I were both very careful to raise our children,” the former talk show host told The Post.
her real-life lover, rock star Tommy Lee.Anderson wrote about Lee’s jealousy in her memoir, “Love, Pamela,” and detailed more in her Netflix documentary about a dramatic incident in which Tommy trashed her “Baywatch” trailer upon finding out she had an onscreen kiss with Chokachi.“I was there when he destroyed her trailer,” Chokachi exclusively told Fox News Digital. “I literally walked by her trailer and I heard, like, demolished … things shattering, and I didn’t know what was going on.
Architect Norman Foster has submitted plans for a $1-billion office tower on Hollywood’s Sunset Boulevard, offering a project that will feature spiral terraces and greenery wrapped around its facade.
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer Joana Vicente has stepped down as CEO of the Sundance Institute. The news will come as a shock to the global independent film community, as Vicente served under three years in a plum role she took after years in leadership at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Filmmaker duo Fernanda Valadez and Astrid Rondero have signed with CAA. Valadez and Rondero co-directed and co-wrote “Sujo,” which premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival and won the Grand Jury Prize for World Dramatic competition. The film currently holds a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Coming off his recent Best Actor nomination for “American Fiction,” Jeffrey Wright has landed a high-profile part opposite Denzel Washington and Ilfenesh Hadera (“Billions“) in Spike Lee‘s (“Da 5 Bloods“) “High & Low,” according to a report from THR. The ransom thriller is a remake of the acclaimed Akira Kurosawa film from 1963.
Hot on the heels of his first Academy Award nomination for his lead role in American Fiction, Jeffrey Wright has been set to join Denzel Washington and Ilfenesh Hadera in Spike Lee’s High and Low, an English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller, for Apple and A24.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is said to have been offered the role of James Bond for the next instalments of the film franchise, taking over from Daniel Craig. Actor Aaron, 33, known for his role in Angus, Thongs, and Perfect Snogging, Kick-Ass and Bullet Train is said to be the top pick for film bosses.This comes after many fans of the 007 series thought Idris Elba would be the one to take on the iconic role after Craig's last appearance as the famous spy in 2021's No Time To Die. Eon Productions, the team behind the famous spy movies, is said to be getting ready to film the new James Bond movie this year.
EXCLUSIVE: XO Kitty’s Anthony Keyvan and Cruel Summer’s Harley Quinn Smith have signed with Prototype Talent Agency for representation.
EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed comedian, writer and actor Leo Reich (Too Much) for representation in all areas.
EXCLUSIVE: Ilfenesh Hadera (Godfather of Harlem) has been tapped to star opposite Denzel Washington in Apple and A24‘s High and Low, an English-language reinterpretation of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller, from filmmaker Spike Lee.
Taylor Swift and Disney+ has been scrapped following complaints from locals.The three-day long shoot, which was supposed to happen this week, was set to take place at the iconic Hollywood sign in Los Angeles.However, residents of the local area reportedly complained about the commotion this would cause, increasing foot traffic and disrupting the peaceful environment.Filming was scheduled to begin today (March 13) ahead of Swift’s concert film, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version), being released on Disney+. See the trailer for the latest version of the concert film below.As per The Daily Mail, according to a permit given to neighbours informing them of the plan, the crew were scheduled to prepare for the shoot all day yesterday, followed by a full day (9am until 10pm) of filming, and a subsequent full day tearing down the set.The permit also informed residents that “aerial photography with remote control aircraft” would be used as part of the shoot, with drone activity taking place in the evening on March 13.According to TMZ (via The Daily Mail), various organisations and home associations complained about the plans, however an official reason for the shoot’s cancellation has not been provided.
Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer United Talent Agency has been accused of breach of contract and fraud in relation to its 2021 acquisition of the consultancy firm MediaLink. MediaLink founder and UTA partner Michael Kassan, whose exit from the company nearly a week ago has not yet been reported, claims that UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer and two other top executives engaged in bad faith in the absorption and management of his company, according to documents filed with mediation service JAMS which Variety reviewed. This led Kassan to resign last week, the filing says.
A couple in Utah has been arrested on rape charges, new court docs reveal — and horrifyingly, the alleged victim was their own 15-year-old daughter. Per KSL News, the couple was taken int
Ryan Gosling was the belle of the ball at Sunday night’s Oscars ceremony, with his showstopping performance of I’m Just Ken from Barbie. Speaking of which, he was also the star of the highest grossing film of 2023. So why is he so keen to keep his kids away from Hollywood??
The stars of Past Lives are hitting the red carpet!
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