Exclusive: The Gersh Agency is in discussions to acquire the unscripted and digital departments of A3 Artists Agency, I hear. Sources stress that the situation is fluid and, while there has been progress n the conversations, there is no deal yet. Reps for the two agencies declined comment.
If the deal makes, it would mark the first M&a move for Gersh since the agency in May sold a 45% stake to private equity firm Crestview Partners in an investment aimed at accelerating the agency’s domestic and international growth. In would also come on the fifth anniversary of Mutual Fund Store founder Adam Bold buying Abrams Artists Agency from founder Harry Abrams. (It was subsequently rebranded as A3 Artists Agency.)
Since then, A3 — along with the other talent agencies — has had to navigate the WGA-agency standoff, a global pandemic and a double Hollywood strike.
There has been a flurry of speculation...
If the deal makes, it would mark the first M&a move for Gersh since the agency in May sold a 45% stake to private equity firm Crestview Partners in an investment aimed at accelerating the agency’s domestic and international growth. In would also come on the fifth anniversary of Mutual Fund Store founder Adam Bold buying Abrams Artists Agency from founder Harry Abrams. (It was subsequently rebranded as A3 Artists Agency.)
Since then, A3 — along with the other talent agencies — has had to navigate the WGA-agency standoff, a global pandemic and a double Hollywood strike.
There has been a flurry of speculation...
- 9/29/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Charlie Jennings has joined The Gersh Agency‘s talent department as a senior agent. Jennings comes to Gersh from CAA and will begin at the agency effective immediately.
“We have long admired Charlie and his business,” said Gersh Co-President Leslie Siebert. “He is respected within the industry and we are thrilled for him to be joining our team.”
Jennings had been with CAA since 2007 and after being promoted to agent in 2012 began building an impressive roster of clients across film and television.
“I’m beyond excited for this next chapter at Gersh,” Jennings said. “I’ve long respected the agents working there and what they stand for and look forward to joining the team.”
The hire comes after Gersh announced in April that it had sold a minority stake to New York-based financier Crestview Partners for an undisclosed sum and is continuing to make expansions on various business opportunities across the board.
“We have long admired Charlie and his business,” said Gersh Co-President Leslie Siebert. “He is respected within the industry and we are thrilled for him to be joining our team.”
Jennings had been with CAA since 2007 and after being promoted to agent in 2012 began building an impressive roster of clients across film and television.
“I’m beyond excited for this next chapter at Gersh,” Jennings said. “I’ve long respected the agents working there and what they stand for and look forward to joining the team.”
The hire comes after Gersh announced in April that it had sold a minority stake to New York-based financier Crestview Partners for an undisclosed sum and is continuing to make expansions on various business opportunities across the board.
- 8/29/2023
- by Justin Kroll
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Captain America and The Purge star Frank Grillo is set to star in action-thriller M.I.A., we can reveal.
Kevin Carraway (Chain Of Command) is set to direct the script penned by Scott Windhauser (Hurricane Heist). Aleksander Vayshelboym (Red Hour) will co-star with Grillo.
Grillo will play Jax, a man who wakes up in a precarious situation with no memory, no time to spare and everyone in the criminal world out to kill him. With nowhere to turn, he is forced to team up with a streetwise criminal to find out who he is and realizes he might not like the answers he uncovers.
Production is slated for second quarter of 2021.
Richard Rionda Del Castro of Hannibal Media will finance, produce and act as world sales agent, kicking off business at this week’s virtual EFM. Grillo will executive-produce with Frederico Lapenda.
Rounding out the production team will...
Kevin Carraway (Chain Of Command) is set to direct the script penned by Scott Windhauser (Hurricane Heist). Aleksander Vayshelboym (Red Hour) will co-star with Grillo.
Grillo will play Jax, a man who wakes up in a precarious situation with no memory, no time to spare and everyone in the criminal world out to kill him. With nowhere to turn, he is forced to team up with a streetwise criminal to find out who he is and realizes he might not like the answers he uncovers.
Production is slated for second quarter of 2021.
Richard Rionda Del Castro of Hannibal Media will finance, produce and act as world sales agent, kicking off business at this week’s virtual EFM. Grillo will executive-produce with Frederico Lapenda.
Rounding out the production team will...
- 3/1/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Stars turned the red carpet green on Sunday at the 2020 Oscars, with many more focused on sustainable fashion than ever – and Laura Dern may have just taken top honors for “best closet shopping,” after it turns out that her sleek black gown is one she’s had in her closet for 30 years.
After taking home the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Marriage Story on Sunday, the actress, 53, slipped out of her custom Armani Privé pink silk crepe gown with embroidered black crystals and tassels into another gown by the designer – this one also custom, but with even more history.
After taking home the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Marriage Story on Sunday, the actress, 53, slipped out of her custom Armani Privé pink silk crepe gown with embroidered black crystals and tassels into another gown by the designer – this one also custom, but with even more history.
- 2/11/2020
- by Katie Intner
- PEOPLE.com
Laura Dern just received the best birthday gift.
The actress shared a photograph of herself accepting her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for Marriage Story on Monday — the same day as her 53rd birthday.
“I just woke up from an amazing dream on my birthday that I had won the Oscar,” Dern wrote in the caption. “But I had only gotten there because of the love and support and dedication from Peter Levine, Jason Weinberg, Annett Wolf, Charlie Jennings, and Kevin Huvane.”
She added, “Artists can only build and fulfill dreams when champions surround them with endless hard work.”
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The actress shared a photograph of herself accepting her Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for Marriage Story on Monday — the same day as her 53rd birthday.
“I just woke up from an amazing dream on my birthday that I had won the Oscar,” Dern wrote in the caption. “But I had only gotten there because of the love and support and dedication from Peter Levine, Jason Weinberg, Annett Wolf, Charlie Jennings, and Kevin Huvane.”
She added, “Artists can only build and fulfill dreams when champions surround them with endless hard work.”
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- 2/11/2020
- by Alexia Fernandez
- PEOPLE.com
Paris-based sales company WTFilms has boarded sales.
Paris-based sales company WTFilms has boarded sales on Jouri Smit’s revenge thriller Heavy, co-starring Game Of Thrones actress Sophie Turner and Daniel Zovatto as a crazy couple living the high life against the backdrop of the high-end drugs scene.
Paris and Los Angeles-based FullDawa Films lifted the lid on the production – produced with Parts & Labor and JoBro productions – on the eve of Cannes.
Based on a screenplay by Seth Miller, the romantic crime-thriller stars Zovatto as a high-end drugs dealer opposite Turner as the love of his life. His life revolves around trust-fund clients,...
Paris-based sales company WTFilms has boarded sales on Jouri Smit’s revenge thriller Heavy, co-starring Game Of Thrones actress Sophie Turner and Daniel Zovatto as a crazy couple living the high life against the backdrop of the high-end drugs scene.
Paris and Los Angeles-based FullDawa Films lifted the lid on the production – produced with Parts & Labor and JoBro productions – on the eve of Cannes.
Based on a screenplay by Seth Miller, the romantic crime-thriller stars Zovatto as a high-end drugs dealer opposite Turner as the love of his life. His life revolves around trust-fund clients,...
- 5/8/2018
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
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