David Robb, Nellie Andreeva Now that UTA has signed the WGA’s franchise agreement after lengthy negotiations, speculation is mounting over which of the other Big Four agencies – WME, CAA or ICM Partners – will be the next to sign.Sources tell Deadline that WGA West president David A.
Goodman told members at a captains meeting Tuesday night that the guild is close to a deal with another major agency, and if that comes to pass, the era of packaging fees – money the studios pay agencies to bring together the creative elements of their films and TV shows – could soon be on its last legs.Goodman’s remarks triggered a guessing game as to which agency he might be referring.
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