Steve Jacob: Last News

EXCLUSIVE: Hollywood and London-based talent agency WPA is expanding its international and domestic teams with the hires of June Dowad and Daniel Starikov.

Worldwide Production Agency Hires Literary Agent Liz OrrWorldwide Production Agency (WPA) has hired literary agent Liz Orr. Orr will expand WPA’s physical presence, establishing a new office in New York City. She joins from WPA after four years as a TV Literary and Packaging Agent at Buchwald where she worked with TV and film writers, directors, and producers. Her clients include Patrick Coker & Adam Wiesen (East New York), Gary Hardwick (The Perfect Match), and Markuann Smith (Godfather of Harlem). Speaking of Orr’s new role, WPA Managing Partners Steve Jacob and Frank Balkin said: “We’re extremely fortunate Liz has chosen to join our team – her passion for her clients and ‘artist-first’ philosophy makes her an outstanding fit with both our staff and our culture. She is a key component of our overall growth strategy to help our clients succeed.”

Victoria Smurfit is back in town and she’s got a hot new man on her arm.

Together Australia web series, and told her followers she was thrilled to be working again. "And for some happy news!! My new show has just launched! I’m beyond delighted to be behind this campaign that is helping all of us through tough times, coming out stronger from the pandemic and being in charge of our own futures," she wrote.