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It has been a long goodbye for packaging since the WGA and the major agencies’ new franchise agreements, signed in 2020-21 after an epic fight, included a “phase-in of packaging fee prohibition” period that ends tonight. But while for the WGA “it's the end of new packages on guild-covered projects going forward,” per…

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed actor Jessica Rothe (Utopia) and her production company, Lil’ Situation Productions, for representation in all areas. Rothe is perhaps best known for starring in Blumhouse and Universal’s slasher Happy Death Day, which went on to make over $125 million worldwide, as well as its sequel, Happy D…

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed award-winning writer, director and producer Andre Gaines (After Jackie), as well as his production company Cinemation Studios, for worldwide representation in all areas. The agency will now look to help expand his business across film, television, podcasts and gaming, also working with him on…

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed award-winning filmmaker Amanda Micheli, the day before the world premiere of her latest documentary at the Tribeca Film Festival. Micheli, an Oscar and Emmy nominee, directed Halftime, a film that offers "an intimate peek behind the curtain revealing the grit and determination that makes Jenni…

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed filmmaker Pawo Choyning Dorji, who this year brought Bhutan its first-ever International Feature Oscar nom with Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom, for representation. Dorji’s feature directorial debut is a drama about a young teacher who dreams of emigrating to Australia, only to find himself…

EXCLUSIVE: WNYC Studios, the audio company behind series including Radiolab and Dolly Parton's America, is looking to move into the world of film and TV after signing with UTA. The agency will work with the company to bolster its strategic partnerships and take its IP to market, including for TV and film. WNYC Studios…

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed multi-hyphenate Dan Sickles (Dina) for representation. The agency will focus on finding new opportunities for him in documentary filmmaking, screenwriting, acting and digital content, among other spaces. Sickles teamed with Antonio Santini to direct the documentary Dina, which won Sundance’s…

UTA has upped 26 colleagues to partners, representing more than 15 divisions and corporate functions.  This marks the largest partner class announced in UTA's 31-year history. The list of the newest UTA partners announced today are: David Anderson- MediaLink Robert Arakelian- Production Arts Natasha Bolouki…

UTA has named Stefanie Liquori general counsel and partner, reporting to the agency's chief operating officer Andrew Thau. Liquori most recently served 20 months in the dual role of CEO and and general counsel of DSG Entertainment Services, the former holding company of Deluxe Entertainment Services, leading the sales…

EXCLUSIVE: Gina Reyes has joined UTA as an Agent in the Television Literary division. She will be based in Los Angeles and will report to Partners & Co-Heads of TV Literary, Dan Erlij, and Allan Haldeman. Prior to joining UTA, Reyes served as a Television Literary agent at Verve Talent & Literary Agency. Throughout…

UTA said Monday that it has promoted 54 staffers across its more than 20 divisions, bringing the total number of promotions at the agency to more than 100 over the past year. The moves come in divisions including Audio, Brand Studio, Comedy Touring, Corporate Services, Digital Talent, Endorsements & Voiceover, Finance…

EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed actorJohn Magaro, who landed a Gotham Award nomination for his starring turn in Kelly Reichardt’s 2019 Western First Cow, for representation in all areas. Magaro will next be seen on the film side in Celine Song’s drama Past Lives, opposite Greta Lee. He also stars opposite Michelle Williams…