EXCLUSIVE: Feng Xiaogang, one of China’s most prolific (and commercially-successful) filmmakers, has signed with CAA. The actor/producer/writer/director whose next film I Am Not Madame Bovary starring Fan Bingbing will premiere at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, is behind some of the most beloved… Read entire story.
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Stage and TV actress and writer Ellie Reed has booked a co-starring role opposite Britt Robertson in Girlboss, Netflix’s 13-episode comedy series inspired by Sophia Amoruso’s popular autobiography. Additionally, she has signed with CAA for representation. Written/executive produced by Pitch Perfect scribe Kay Cannon and to be directed … Read entire story.
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EXCLUSIVE: Things are really getting personal in the agent poaching legal battle between UTA and CAA, with both sides naming names. Nearly two weeks ago, it was CAA slamming UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer and others in the agency’s higher ranks over the “illegal” snaring of five senior CAA comedy agents … Read entire story.
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Updated Saturday 1:15 PM: Paramount has closed the deal, announcing acquisition of the project today in Berlin, with shooting expected to begin in October. See the full press release below. Original article, Feb 12, 5:30 AM: Paramount is believed to be closing a domestic deal for George Clooney’s Suburbicon, in the $10 … Read entire story.
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