Michael Ovitz

Ted Forstmann, CEO of IMG Worldwide, Dead at 71

November 20, 2011 By Daniel Frankel 1 year ago

The head of the talent management and TV production firm and former investment banker succumbed to brain cancer

  

Michael Ovitz Booted From IMG Board (Exclusive)

October 5, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 1 year ago

Ovitz was asked to resign after maneuvering to take over the company

  

Michael Ovitz IMG Takeover Bid Fails, Board Aligns 7-4 for Ouster (Updated)

September 30, 2011 By Sharon Waxman & Brent Lang 1 year ago

EXCLUSIVE: The former super agent made his play while CEO Ted Forstmann battles life-threatening brain cancer

  

'Head of the Class' Creators Sue CAA Over Profits

July 11, 2011 By Tim Molloy 1 year ago

Lawsuit over '80s sitcom takes on package deals

  

Ovitz Rejects Anita Busch’s Lawsuit, Says: She 'Knew the Risks'

April 29, 2011 By Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

Ovitz denied any responsibility for any alleged damage to Busch’s life, citing a statue of limitations and the fact that any damage was caused by a third person.

  

Anita Busch Deposed as Lawsuits Against Michael Ovitz, Anthony Pellicano Revived (Exclusive)

April 29, 2011 By Sharon Waxman & Diane Garrett 2 years ago

Former Hollywood journalist revives suspended lawsuit after judge lifts a stay for victims of the Pellicano wiretapping scandal, others also pushing ahead

  

Michael Ovitz Selling Live Nation Perch in Beverly Hills

April 13, 2011 By Joshua L. Weinstein 2 years ago

CAA founder and his business partners sold the building in the city's burgeoning entertainment district for more than $20 million

  

Veteran Hollywood/D.C. Publicist Stephen Rivers Dies (updated)

June 8, 2010 By Daniel Frankel & Sharon Waxman 2 years ago

Was well known for high-profile client list and frequent journeys to Cuba

  

Ester's Weekly 'Wrap': Ari, Carradine & Glambert

June 11, 2009 By Ester Goldberg 3 years ago
  

'After Michael Ovitz Sued Me ... '

March 31, 2009 By Cathy Schulman (to Eric Estrin) 4 years ago
  

'After Ovitz Sued Me ... '

March 31, 2009 By Cathy Schulman (to Eric Estrin) 4 years ago

The former head of Ovitz's company learned a lot about herself when she lost a highly publicized battle.

  
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