
Cliff Roberts
Longtime agent Cliff Roberts has left WME after working in the lit department for a decade, TheWrap has learned.
Roberts has a client list that includes Oscar-winning co-writer and director Adam McKay (“The Big Short”), Rawson Thurber (“Central Intelligence”) and Morten Tyldum (“Passengers”), and writers such as Seth Grahame Smith, Carlton Cuse, Mark L. Smith, Anthony Peckham and Dana Fox.
It is unknown how many of Roberts’ clients will remain at WME.
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It’s also rumored that Roberts will end up at CAA, however a rep for the agency didn’t return a request for comment.
A rep for WME declined to comment.
More to come …
Netflix in July: What's Coming and What to Watch Before It's Gone (Photos)
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From a DeLorean time machine and a self-loathing alcoholic horse to Roman gladiator and suicidal cop, there are plenty of streaming options throughout the month.
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Universal Pictures
What's Coming July 1: "Back to the Future" trilogy Robert Zemeckis' iconic time-travel adventure trilogy, starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd, comes to Netflix on July 1.
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20th Century Fox
What's Coming July 1: "Big Trouble in Little China" John Carpenter's "Big Trouble in Little China" hits Netflix next month. Meanwhile, Dwayne Johnson is in development on his own remake of the 1986 cult classic.
Also Read: Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson to Star in ‘Big Trouble in Little China’ Remake (Exclusive)
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Warner Bros.
What's Coming July 1: "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" Starring Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock and Thomas Horn, Stephen Daldry's film adaptation of "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" earned a Best Picture nomination in 2011.
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Universal
What's Coming July 1: "Gladiator" Ridley Scott's epic historical drama "Gladiator" won five Oscars in 2001, including Best Picture and Best Actor for star Russell Crowe.
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Warner Bros.
What's Coming July 1: "Lethal Weapon" series Catch all four of the "Lethal Weapon" movies, starring Mel Gibson and Danny Glover, on Netflix before Fox debuts its TV adaptation in the fall.
Also Read: Fox Reveals Fall Premiere Dates: ‘Empire,’ ‘Gotham,’ ‘Lucifer,’ ‘Lethal Weapon,’ ‘Exorcist’
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MTV
What's Coming July 1: "The Shannara Chronicles" Season 1 The first season of MTV's ambitious fantasy series "The Shannara Chronicles" hails from "Smallville" and "Into the Badlands" duo Al Gough and Miles Millar, and is based on the book series by Terry Brooks.
Also Read: ‘Shannara Chronicles’ Renewed for Season 2 at MTV
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Paramount Pictures
What's Coming July 6: "The Big Short" One of the Best Picture frontrunners last year, Adam McKay's "The Big Short" boasts a stacked cast that includes Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Brad Pitt and Christian Bale.
Also Read: ‘Big Short’ Screenwriter Charles Randolph to Develop Hour-Long Drama at Amazon
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Drafthouse Films
What's Coming July 8: "The Invitation" Karyn Kusama's critically acclaimed 2015 horror film "The Invitation" revolves around the idea of the "dinner party from hell."
Also Read: 10 Movies That Served Up Dinner Parties From Hell (Photos)
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Netflix
What's Coming July 22: "Bojack Horseman" Season 3 One of Netflix's most popular original comedies, "Bojack Horseman" boasts a voice cast that includes Will Arnett, Alison Brie, Amy Sedaris, Paul F. Tompkins and Aaron Paul.
Also Read: Netflix Renews ‘BoJack Horseman,’ Reveals Premiere Dates for ‘Longmire’ and Aziz Ansari Series
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MGM
What's Going July 1: "2001: A Space Odyssey" and "A Clockwork Orange" Two of Stanley Kubrick's masterpieces will disappear from the streaming platform at the beginning of next month.
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PBS
What's Going July 1: "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood" Those looking for '90s nostalgia will have to do so before the end of June, when Fred Rogers' PBS series is removed from Netflix.
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PBS
What's Going July 1: "Reading Rainbow" Another throwback for '90s kids, "Reading Rainbow," hosted by LeVar Burton, will also disappear from Netflix on July 1.
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Paramount Pictures
What's Going July 1: "Star Trek" I-VII Justin Lin's "Star Trek Beyond" hits theaters on July 22, but before that, the first seven "Star Trek" movies will be removed from Netflix on July 1.
Also Read: Anton Yelchin, Actor in ‘Star Trek’ Reboots, Dies at 27
The “Back to the Future” trilogy, Best Picture-nominee “The Big Short” and “Bojack Horseman” Season 3 are among the streaming platform’s July offerings
From a DeLorean time machine and a self-loathing alcoholic horse to Roman gladiator and suicidal cop, there are plenty of streaming options throughout the month.
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