EXCLUSIVE: UTA has signed writer, director, comedian and actor Jordan Firstman (Rotting in the Sun) for representation in all areas, with an eye toward securing him new opportunities across film, television, theater and more. Firstman is coming off of his breakout starring role in the darkly comedic thriller Rotting in the Sun, co-written and directed
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UTA-backed Klutch Sports Group has acquired sports agency REP 1 Baseball, using it as a foundation for a newly formed division, Klutch Baseball. Chris Koras, CEO of REP 1 Baseball, will serve as the Head of Baseball for the new division. In 2019, UTA made an investment in Klutch, which was founded by Rich Paul.
EXCLUSIVE: As Deadline reported earlier this week, United Talent Agency has been undergoing layoffs across many of its departments. While most of the cuts are believed to involve admin/support staff, there are 2-3 agents per department affected, sources tell Deadline. UTA would not comment, but the list is believed to include talent agents Steven Bombino
Consumer enthusiasm for the return of in-person events combined with deeper digital engagement during the pandemic will allow both to thrive, according to a new study by UTA IQ, the research arm of the giant agency. The report, Virtual + Reality: The Future of Digital & Live Entertainment in a Post-Pandemic World, backs up what’s
EXCLUSIVE: Gabriel Vasquez and Roman White, country music biz mainstays and the executive producer and director, respectively, of the upcoming faith-based Netflix musical film A Week Away, have signed with UTA and launched their new banner Rove Productions. They will be based in Nashville. A Week Away, which bows on March 26, stars Kevin Quinn