Creative Artists Agency News

NBCUniversal announced today that Jeff Shell has been named Chairman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. In his new role, Shell will oversee worldwide operations for the motion picture group including its global theatrical and home entertainment businesses.

NBCUniversal announced today that Jeff Shell has been named Chairman, Universal Filmed Entertainment Group. In his new role, Shell will oversee worldwide operations for the motion picture group including its global theatrical and home entertainment businesses.

Rent the Runway, a leading online destination for designer dress and accessory rentals, announced its largest marketing partnership to date a landmark program in which L'Oreal Paris will become the Presenting Sponsor of RTR On Campus, the Company's brand ambassador program. RTR On Campus Presented by L'Oreal Paris has a presence on over 200 college campuses nationwide and a total reach of over 1.1 million female students. Creative Artists Agency (CAA) facilitated the marketing partnership between the two brands.

Milt Larsen, along with Terry Hill, is currently executive producing 'It's Magic!' (itsmagicshow.com) now in its 56th year. A tradition for magic buffs and slight of hand fans, the show has been seen regularly throughout the USA including Hawaii, Washington, California, Arizona and Connecticut. The upcoming production will be appearing at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center on Saturday, November 30th at 7:00 pm and will be hosted by Michael Carbonaro.

Roundabout Theatre Company has announced the Broadway cast of The Winslow Boy, starring Tony nominee Michael Cumpsty as 'Desmond Curry', Academy & Tony Award nominee Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio as 'Grace Winslow', Alessandro Nivola as 'Sir Robert Morton' and Tony Award winner Roger Rees as 'Arthur Winslow'.

Critically-acclaimed, best-selling author Neil Gaiman ('The Ocean at the End of the Lane,' 'The Sandman' series of graphic novels, 'American Gods,' 'The Graveyard Book' and 'Coraline') today announced the launch of his first-ever video game, WAYWARD MANOR. Set in a 1920s Victorian Gothic pastoral estate, WAYWARD MANOR players unravel the mystery of a ghost (player) seeking a peaceful after-life. After a remarkable cast of characters moves into Wayward Manor and wakes him from his post-mortem slumbers, the ghost must find ever-more inventive and brilliant ways to scare them away. As the ghost learns more about the living characters, he also learns more about his own death and after-life, and the danger they are all facing. WAYWARD MANOR will be available just in time for the holidays on PC, Mac, and tablets.

Milt Larsen, along with Terry Hill, is currently executive producing 'It's Magic!' (itsmagicshow.com) now in its 56th year. A tradition for magic buffs and slight of hand fans, the show has been seen regularly throughout the USA including Hawaii, Washington, California, Arizona and Connecticut. The upcoming production will be appearing at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Center on Saturday, November 30th at 7:00 pm and will be hosted by Michael Carbonaro.

Wavefront Music Festival is pleased to announce the daily lineup schedule for Friday, July 5, Saturday, July 6 and Sunday, July 7, 2013 on Chicago's beautiful Montrose Beach.

AXS TV will broadcast Barclaycard presents British Summer Time Hyde Park exclusively in North America with performances from Bon Jovi, Elton John And His Band, Lionel Richie, and Jennifer Lopez, it was jointly announced today by AEG Live UK, The Royal Parks and AXS TV. The television concert event will air Saturday July 13 and Sunday July 14 from Hyde Park in London and will also feature Gary Clark, Jr. among other artists to be announced.

Judicial Watch, America's largest government watchdog group, announced today that its hard-hitting feature documentary film District of Corruption will receive its national television premiere tonight June 17, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. ET, with encore performance at 11 p.m., on the AXS TV network,

Acura, one of the world's most technologically advanced luxury automotive brands, has signed on as the sole sponsor of Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, the popular award-winning Web series created by and starring Jerry Seinfeld

Two of America's top comedy creators, The Second City and Funny Or Die, have collaborated on an exclusive new video course. The pilot program will launch at The Second City Training Center's Hollywood campus (6560 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028) beginning July 2, 2013. Similar programs will be launched at The Second City Training Centers in Chicago and Toronto in the Fall of 2013.

According to The Wrap, Jerry Bruckheimer and Walt Disney Stuidos are facing a law suit over possible copyright infringement for the popular film adventure series PIRATES OF THE CARRIBEAN.

Judicial Watch, America's largest government watchdog group, announced today that its hard-hitting feature documentary film District of Corruption will receive its national television premiere at on June 17, 2013, at 8:00 p.m. ET, with encore performance at 11 p.m., on the AXS TV network,

Actor and philanthropist Matthew McConaughey has partnered with Canadian-based apparel manufacturer Grand National Apparel and announced the launch of JKL (jklbrand.com), an active-inspired sportswear collection derived from McConaughey's active lifestyle and philosophy of life. A portion of sales will support the just keep livin Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by McConaughey, which implements after-school fitness and wellness programs, in inner-city high schools.

Actor and philanthropist Matthew McConaughey has partnered with Canadian-based apparel manufacturer Grand National Apparel to announce the launch of JKL (jklbrand.com), an active-inspired sportswear collection derived from McConaughey's active lifestyle and philosophy of life.

It's the perfect recipe for the ultimate food battle when the best amateur cooks in America put their signature dishes to the test against six professional chefs in FOOD FIGHTERS, a high-stakes culinary game coming to NBC.

Country star Trace Adkins presented a check for $670,000 to the American Red Cross on last night's episode of NBC's 'All-Star Celebrity Apprentice.' The sum was Adkins' to donate after his team won the first task on the season premiere.

IFC has ordered two original scripted comedy series from Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Ben Stiller and Bob Odenkirk. THE SPOILS OF BABYLON, produced by Funny or Die has received a six-episode order. The sketch comedy series THE BIRTHDAY BOYS will be executive produced by Bob Odenkirk and Ben Stiller.

Anthony E. Zuiker, creator of the CSI franchise, is set to receive the 2013 Pioneer Prize at the International Digital Emmy Awards for his groundbreaking online thriller Cybergeddon. Zuiker will be honored during the live ceremony on Monday, April 8th at MIPTV.