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Erik Hayden

Executive Editor, Business

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Gersh Buys Sports Agency to Fuel Expansion Plans

The acquisition of the Madrid-based firm, You First, doubles the talent agency's employees to 600 worldwide.

Comcast to Unveil Spinoff Plan for Cable Networks

MSNBC, CNBC, Syfy, E!, Oxygen, Golf Channel and USA Network will move to a spinoff company, while Bravo will stay with NBCUniversal.

CNN Promotes David Chalian to D.C. Bureau Chief

The network's political director takes over a role previously held by Sam Feist, who departed earlier this year to take a job at C-SPAN.

CAA Hires New Chief Financial Officer

The major talent agency has hired Asurion executive John Storey to take over from outgoing CFO Carol Sawdye.

UTA Sees Two Major Departures, Undergoes Cuts

Sports co-head Andrew Thau and partner Andrea Nelson Meigs are exiting the Beverly Hills-based agency.

Marcus Theatres’ Box Office Revenue Rises On Summer Blockbuster Season

“While the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes impacted results for the first half of the year, we are pleased that the lingering effects seem to be further in the rearview mirror," stated president Mark A. Gramz.

CAA Sports Promotes Alexa Cook, Rob DeAngelis

The unit that works on naming rights for stadium deals and brand partnerships has elevated Cook to co-head while DeAngelis was elevated to chief revenue officer of CAA Sports.

Paramount Global Sweetens Golden Parachute for Co-CEOs

The "Office of the CEO" just got additional bonuses — and the security of knowing that if they're demoted they can take their pay and walk away without a hit.

Dolby Theatre, Home of the Oscars, Sold to Producer

An investment group led by Elie Samaha, who owns the TCL Chinese Theatre, has made a deal to acquire the 3,400-seat venue.

LAX Airport Filming Moratorium to Begin Sooner This Year

The airport won't host feature, TV or commercial shoots between Oct. 25, 2024, and Jan. 2, 2025.

Sable Ranch, 400-Acre Studio Filming Location, Goes On the Market

The Santa Clarita Valley movie and TV lot, which had been damaged during a 2016 fire, is put up for sale for the first time in five decades.

Village Roadshow Cuts Handful of Staffers

The pink slips arrive as the company is exploring strategic options, including taking on more investors.