David Kramer: Last News

As Deadline exclusively told you would happen last night, UTA has brought aboard longtime WME partner Brandon Liebman to be a partner and film talent agent. Here is the release:

Allan Haldeman, whose 18-year career at UTA has traced a familiar arc from mailroom to partner, has been named the head of the company’s New York office.

Jennifer Maas TV Business WriterUTA has found a new investor in the private equity firm EQT, which has purchased a minority stake in the Hollywood agency from Investcorp.Under the transaction, which is expected to close later this month, “UTA partnership and leadership continue to hold the controlling interest in the company, with EQT becoming the largest outside shareholder,” per the companies.The deal between UTA and EQT comes on the heels of the close of the game-changing merger between CAA and ICM, to of the “Big Four” Hollywood agents, along with UTA and WME.“EQT is the perfect partner for UTA’s next phase of growth,” UTA CEO Jeremy Zimmer said. “They have deep international capabilities, a strong balance sheet, and most importantly they truly appreciate and respect the culture that we have built at UTA.

Angelique Jackson United Talent Agency (UTA) on Tuesday announced 26 new partners, the largest class in the agency’s 31-year history.“As UTA has grown, these colleagues’ leadership, hard work, mentorship and dedication helps push our business forward every day,” said UTA Co-President David Kramer. “This partner class encompasses a wide range of expertise and backgrounds and reflects our commitment to providing clients with best-in-class representation and resources across all areas of the company.”The newest UTA partners are:David Anderson (MediaLink); Robert Arakelian (Production Arts); Natasha Bolouki (Unscripted Television); Rob Carlson (Motion Picture Literary); David Evenchick (UTA Speakers); Mike “G” Guirguis (Music); Julian Jacobs (MediaLink); Joe Kessler (UTA IQ); Andrew Lear (Unscripted Television); Fara Leff (Klutch Sports Group); Jbeau Lewis (Music); Jenny Maryasis (Motion Picture Literary); Matthew Morgan (Music); Raina Penchansky (Digital Brand Architects); Jason Richman (Media Rights); Laura Roenick (Human Resources); Michael Rubi (Production Arts); Scott Schachter (Talent); Phil Voss (Legal); Matt Waldstein (Business Affairs); Toni Wallace (Music); Sam Wick (Ventures); and Ruth-Ann Wynter (Human Resources).

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.

Angelique Jackson United Talent Agency has announced 54 promotions across more than 20 divisions.“As UTA continues to expand and thrive, we are consistently impressed by our colleagues’ work ethic, collaborative spirit and resilience,” said UTA co-President David Kramer. “This is a group who has demonstrated thought leadership, outstanding performance and commitment to our company, and we are looking forward to seeing what they do in their new roles.”The promotions encompass employees at various levels of the company, in multiple offices and departments, including audio, brand studio, comedy touring, corporate services, digital talent, endorsements & voiceover, finance & accounting, fine arts, Heartland, human resources, independent film, information technology, IQ, Klutch Sports, motion picture literary, music, publishing, talent, television literary, unscripted television, MediaLink and UTA Speakers.

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.

EXCLUSIVE: Kristina Moore has joined UTA as an agent in the Media Rights division.

Tom Brady has had a few incidents since moving to the Tampa Bay area!

Tampa Bay Buccaneers newcomer Tom Brady had an embarrassing off-field blunder before the 2020 NFL season even started.

Employees at the Hollywood talent agency UTA (United Talent Agency) will be taking pay cuts during the current health crisis that is facing the world.