Awards editor and columnist for TheWrap. Been writing about entertainment and popular culture for more than 30 years for such publications as the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone, the New York Times and the Washington Post. Rock ‘n’ roll writer back in the day.
Experience:
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CAA Sues UTA, Defected Agents For ‘Lawless, Midnight Raid’
The agency has hired prominent employment attorneys Anthony Oncidi and Keith Goodwin of Proskauer Rose
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‘American Sniper’ Producer, ‘Secretary’ Director Team on Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Rupture’
Andrew Lazar is producing the indie movie, which will be directed by Steven Shainberg
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Broad Green Pictures Hires Steve Nickerson as President of Home Entertainment
Former Summit executives Sandy Friedman and Bobby Gerber have also joined BGP
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Milla Jovovich Runs From Pierce Brosnan’s Assassin in ‘Survivor’ Trailer (Video)
James McTeigue directed the action-thriller, which co-stars Dylan McDermott and Angela Bassett
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CAA Reels After UTA Defections: What’s Really Behind Mass Exodus
In a week, CAA lost high-ticket actors Chris Pratt, Will Ferrell and Melissa McCarthy – how did it happen?
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OddLot Wins Heated Auction for ‘Septillion to One’; Alexander Payne Circling to Direct (Exclusive)
Tom McNulty and Linda McDonough are producing the film, which is inspired by a four-time lottery winner
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Kristen Stewart in Talks for Ang Lee’s ‘Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk’ (Exclusive)
Newcomer Joe Alywn plays the titular character in adaptation of Ben Fountain bestseller
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Melissa McCarthy Exiting CAA, Signing With UTA (Exclusive)
The “Mike & Molly” actress next stars in Paul Feig’s comedy “Spy”
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‘Ted 2’s’ Jessica Barth, ‘Kyle X/Y’s’ Matt Dallas to Star in Horror Movie ‘Tell Me Your Name’ (Exclusive)
Jason DeVan and Heather DeVan are producing the indie film, which also stars Bruce Davison
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Dwayne Johnson Signs On to Sing in Disney’s Animated Musical ‘Moana’
The “Furious 7” star has agreed to voice the male lead following a two-hour presentation by the studio
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UTA Lures Agents Chelsea McKinnies, Mackenzie Condon From CAA
There have been 10 official defections so far, with several more expected
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Zach Galifianakis Punches Kristen Wiig in Relativity’s ‘Masterminds’ Trailer (Video)
Jared Hess directed the comedy, which co-stars Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis
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Antonio Banderas’ Chilean Miner Drama ‘The 33’ Unveils Emotional First Trailer (Video)
Patricia Riggen directed the film, which co-stars Lou Diamond Phillips, Rodrigo Santoro and Juliette Binoche
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Mark Wahlberg to Produce Boston Marathon Bombing Movie ‘Patriots’ Day’
CBS Films is fast-tracking the project, which boasts the screenwriter of Steven Spielberg’s next movie
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Susie Fox, John Sacks, Joanna Scott Leave CAA, Join UTA
They follow Jason Heyman, Martin Lesak and Gregory McKnight, among others