Exclusive: Innovative Artists is beefing up its literary division with the addition of veteran agents Andy Patman, Martin Spencer and Martin To. The trio recently got on the market following the shutdown of A3 where they helped reestablish a literary division, with Patman serving as head of Television Content.
This is the third consecutive agency where Patman, Spencer and To will be working together following stints at Paradigm and A3, which they all joined in 2020. Bringing their roster of clients, they will be based at Innovative’ Los Angeles office. They join agents Jim Stein, Michael Pio, Joe Arciniega, Susan Sussman, Emily Cameron, and Ethan More in Innovative’s literary department.
“It was a rare opportunity to find an existing team of agents who not only share a history of collaboration and teamwork, but whose work ethos and culture mesh perfectly with our company’s philosophy and aspirations. We are thrilled...
This is the third consecutive agency where Patman, Spencer and To will be working together following stints at Paradigm and A3, which they all joined in 2020. Bringing their roster of clients, they will be based at Innovative’ Los Angeles office. They join agents Jim Stein, Michael Pio, Joe Arciniega, Susan Sussman, Emily Cameron, and Ethan More in Innovative’s literary department.
“It was a rare opportunity to find an existing team of agents who not only share a history of collaboration and teamwork, but whose work ethos and culture mesh perfectly with our company’s philosophy and aspirations. We are thrilled...
- 3/20/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva and Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Scott Kenyon, who has been a longtime Innovative Artists agent, has died. He was 39.
The talent agency told The Hollywood Reporter that Kenyon died “suddenly” on Feb. 15. His cause of death was not immediately available.
Kenyon initially began his career at Innovative Artists in 2008 as the assistant to Maury Dimauro, vp and head of the agency’s strategic marketing and endorsements department. He was later promoted to agent and spent the next 14 years working in the New York office before eventually relocating to the West Coast office, and his hometown of Los Angeles, in 2022.
Innovative Artists said Kenyon was a “rare combination of an entertainment professional who moved effortlessly from the professional worlds of fashion and beauty brands to his recreational pursuits on the volleyball court and golf course.” The agency added that he had “amassed a client list and reputation for having a level of taste and integrity that...
The talent agency told The Hollywood Reporter that Kenyon died “suddenly” on Feb. 15. His cause of death was not immediately available.
Kenyon initially began his career at Innovative Artists in 2008 as the assistant to Maury Dimauro, vp and head of the agency’s strategic marketing and endorsements department. He was later promoted to agent and spent the next 14 years working in the New York office before eventually relocating to the West Coast office, and his hometown of Los Angeles, in 2022.
Innovative Artists said Kenyon was a “rare combination of an entertainment professional who moved effortlessly from the professional worlds of fashion and beauty brands to his recreational pursuits on the volleyball court and golf course.” The agency added that he had “amassed a client list and reputation for having a level of taste and integrity that...
- 3/10/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Scott Kenyon, a longtime Innovative Artists agent, died on February 15, 2024. No cause or location was given.
Kenyon began his career in 2008 at the New York office of Innovative Artists, where he was hired as the assistant to Maury Dimauro, VP and head of the agency’s strategic marketing and endorsements department.
After his promotion to agent in the department, Kenyon went on to spend the next 14 years working in New York before relocating in 2022 to Innovative’s West Coast office. It marked a return to his hometown of Los Angeles.
His colleagues remembered Kenyon as a rare combination of an entertainment professional who moved effortlessly from the professional worlds of fashion and beauty brands to his recreational pursuits on the volleyball court and golf course.
“Scott Kenyon has been a treasured friend and beloved colleague since he began working with us when he was 23 years old, and over these sixteen years,...
Kenyon began his career in 2008 at the New York office of Innovative Artists, where he was hired as the assistant to Maury Dimauro, VP and head of the agency’s strategic marketing and endorsements department.
After his promotion to agent in the department, Kenyon went on to spend the next 14 years working in New York before relocating in 2022 to Innovative’s West Coast office. It marked a return to his hometown of Los Angeles.
His colleagues remembered Kenyon as a rare combination of an entertainment professional who moved effortlessly from the professional worlds of fashion and beauty brands to his recreational pursuits on the volleyball court and golf course.
“Scott Kenyon has been a treasured friend and beloved colleague since he began working with us when he was 23 years old, and over these sixteen years,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Bruce Haring
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Former A3 agent Rob Cassandro has joined the talent department at Innovative Artists.
Cassandro will be based out of the agency’s Los Angeles office.
Cassandro spent the past seven years as a talent agent at A3, and he is expected to bring a number of his former clients with him to Innovative.
Cassandro began his entry to the entertainment business in New York before relocating to Los Angeles in 2015.
“Rob has long had a strong reputation, but the number of industry colleagues who reached out to us with resounding recommendations about his strong work ethic and his excellent taste was beyond impressive,” said Agency President Scott Harris. “We are thrilled to welcome Rob and are looking forward to welcoming his clients to Innovative.”...
Cassandro will be based out of the agency’s Los Angeles office.
Cassandro spent the past seven years as a talent agent at A3, and he is expected to bring a number of his former clients with him to Innovative.
Cassandro began his entry to the entertainment business in New York before relocating to Los Angeles in 2015.
“Rob has long had a strong reputation, but the number of industry colleagues who reached out to us with resounding recommendations about his strong work ethic and his excellent taste was beyond impressive,” said Agency President Scott Harris. “We are thrilled to welcome Rob and are looking forward to welcoming his clients to Innovative.”...
- 2/27/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Five coordinators at Innovative Artists, all members of Ia’s Agent Trainee Program. have been promoted to agent positions.
Joe Arciniega has been elevated from assistant to agent in the literary department in Los Angeles, focusing on writers. Emily Cameron was promoted from literary coordinator to agent in the literary department in Los Angeles, focusing on directors. Ryann Stibor is moving from production coordinator to agent in the production department in Los Angeles. Joya Rankins was promoted from comedy coordinator to agent in the comedy department in Los Angeles, focusing on speakers and appearances. Tom Flanagan was elevated from assistant to agent in the voiceover and on-camera commercial departments in New York.
Arciniega graduated from Uc Santa Barbara with a degree in Film & Media Studies with a focus in Screenwriting. As an agent, he aims to uplift new and established writers, with plans to promote more Latinx voices.
Cameron...
Joe Arciniega has been elevated from assistant to agent in the literary department in Los Angeles, focusing on writers. Emily Cameron was promoted from literary coordinator to agent in the literary department in Los Angeles, focusing on directors. Ryann Stibor is moving from production coordinator to agent in the production department in Los Angeles. Joya Rankins was promoted from comedy coordinator to agent in the comedy department in Los Angeles, focusing on speakers and appearances. Tom Flanagan was elevated from assistant to agent in the voiceover and on-camera commercial departments in New York.
Arciniega graduated from Uc Santa Barbara with a degree in Film & Media Studies with a focus in Screenwriting. As an agent, he aims to uplift new and established writers, with plans to promote more Latinx voices.
Cameron...
- 2/7/2024
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Innovative Artists, the agency that represents the likes of Amanda Seyfried and Elsbeth star Carrie Preston, is bolstering its unscripted division.
The company has hired two former A3 agents; Marc Kamler and Derek Blum.
This comes after Gersh acquired the alternative and digital divisions of A3 Artists Agency, a move that saw 25 agents move over across both units.
Kamler joins as Head of Unscripted Packaging, a similar role that he had at A3. He reps the creative and business interests of a number of production companies, producers, and talent. He spent three years at A3 as a partner, having joined in 2020 from APA, where he was also a partner. He started his career at the Broder Webb Chervin Silbermann Agency, which was later acquired by ICM.
Derek Blum joins the company as an Unscripted Agent, also coming from A3 where he spent the last 6 years. He began his career at UTA before moving to Paradigm,...
The company has hired two former A3 agents; Marc Kamler and Derek Blum.
This comes after Gersh acquired the alternative and digital divisions of A3 Artists Agency, a move that saw 25 agents move over across both units.
Kamler joins as Head of Unscripted Packaging, a similar role that he had at A3. He reps the creative and business interests of a number of production companies, producers, and talent. He spent three years at A3 as a partner, having joined in 2020 from APA, where he was also a partner. He started his career at the Broder Webb Chervin Silbermann Agency, which was later acquired by ICM.
Derek Blum joins the company as an Unscripted Agent, also coming from A3 where he spent the last 6 years. He began his career at UTA before moving to Paradigm,...
- 1/26/2024
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
The tracklisting for Jung Kook‘s upcoming debut solo album Golden has just been revealed!
The 26-year-old BTS superstar’s debut album will be released in just a few weeks, on November 3rd, through Big Hit Music, and will feature previously released singles “Seven” and “3D.”
Keep reading to find out more…
Golden features 11 tracks, with four features and songs written by some big names!
Featured on the album include Jack Harlow, for “3D” of course, as well as Latto on “Seven,” plus DJ Snake, and Major Lazer.
Fans are freaking out over track five, “Yes or No,” as it has Ed Sheeran listed as a writer, and track seven, “Hate You,” which has Shawn Mendes as one of the writers!
The album also features production by Jon Bellion, Andrew Watt, DJ Snake, Diplo and BloodPop.
Check out the full track list, producers, writers and features for Jung Kook’s Golden below…...
The 26-year-old BTS superstar’s debut album will be released in just a few weeks, on November 3rd, through Big Hit Music, and will feature previously released singles “Seven” and “3D.”
Keep reading to find out more…
Golden features 11 tracks, with four features and songs written by some big names!
Featured on the album include Jack Harlow, for “3D” of course, as well as Latto on “Seven,” plus DJ Snake, and Major Lazer.
Fans are freaking out over track five, “Yes or No,” as it has Ed Sheeran listed as a writer, and track seven, “Hate You,” which has Shawn Mendes as one of the writers!
The album also features production by Jon Bellion, Andrew Watt, DJ Snake, Diplo and BloodPop.
Check out the full track list, producers, writers and features for Jung Kook’s Golden below…...
- 10/15/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes again sang about climate change in the wake of Canadian wildfires. The singer-songwriter released a new song called ‘What the Hell Are We Dying For?’ and said he wrote the song this week amid the Canadian wildfires that’ve sent a blaze of smoke throughout many areas of the United States, causing air quality issues, reports People magazine.
“Started writing this song yesterday morning with my friends in upstate New York & finished it only a few hours ago…felt important to me to share with you guys in real time,” wrote Mendes, 24, on Instagram, noting that he’s making a donation to the Canadian Red Cross alongside the song’s release.
As per People, the track, produced by Mendes and Mike Sabath and co-written by the pair with Scott Harris and Eddie Benjamin, was released with a cover image taken this week of the New York City...
“Started writing this song yesterday morning with my friends in upstate New York & finished it only a few hours ago…felt important to me to share with you guys in real time,” wrote Mendes, 24, on Instagram, noting that he’s making a donation to the Canadian Red Cross alongside the song’s release.
As per People, the track, produced by Mendes and Mike Sabath and co-written by the pair with Scott Harris and Eddie Benjamin, was released with a cover image taken this week of the New York City...
- 6/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hollywood talent agencies are getting into a cost-cutting mode amid a second industry work stoppage in three years. Many have implemented extra scrutiny/cuts in travel and expenses and some are also contemplating/planning temporary salary reductions.
The measures are being taken as the WGA strike is entering its fourth week. While writers are not working, they are not getting paid, their term deals are suspended and many series and some movies have delayed or halted pre-production or production, affecting other above and below the line talent too. As a result, agencies’ film and TV revenue stream is starting to dry up, leading to the belt-tightening.
I hear CAA, WME, APA, Gersh, Paradigm and A3 are scaling back T&e and other expenses, with some restricting non-essential travel and getting stricter with overtime approvals and other spending. In many cases, film and scripted TV departments, which are most heavily impacted by the strike,...
The measures are being taken as the WGA strike is entering its fourth week. While writers are not working, they are not getting paid, their term deals are suspended and many series and some movies have delayed or halted pre-production or production, affecting other above and below the line talent too. As a result, agencies’ film and TV revenue stream is starting to dry up, leading to the belt-tightening.
I hear CAA, WME, APA, Gersh, Paradigm and A3 are scaling back T&e and other expenses, with some restricting non-essential travel and getting stricter with overtime approvals and other spending. In many cases, film and scripted TV departments, which are most heavily impacted by the strike,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello have written several songs about each other since their breakup, and there are many clues in Cabello’s “Everyone at This Party” that point to her ex-boyfriend. Here are all the hints in the Cinderella star’s song that could be about Mendes.
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello | David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images 1. ‘Everyone at This Party’ references Camila Cabello dreading running into someone – likely her ex, Shawn Mendes
The opening lyrics of “Everyone at This Party” explore Cabello’s anxiety about running into an ex-boyfriend at an event. She sings, “Didn’t wanna ask our friend if you were gonna be here and make the whole thing weird/ But I was nervous in the car, just in case you are, just in case the coast ain’t clear.”
Cabello and Mendes have had several run-ins since their breakup, including at the 2022 Met...
Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello | David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images 1. ‘Everyone at This Party’ references Camila Cabello dreading running into someone – likely her ex, Shawn Mendes
The opening lyrics of “Everyone at This Party” explore Cabello’s anxiety about running into an ex-boyfriend at an event. She sings, “Didn’t wanna ask our friend if you were gonna be here and make the whole thing weird/ But I was nervous in the car, just in case you are, just in case the coast ain’t clear.”
Cabello and Mendes have had several run-ins since their breakup, including at the 2022 Met...
- 3/11/2023
- by Grace Turney
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
The ASCAP Foundation, a charitable organization dedicated to supporting American music creators, launches its second annual silent auction to benefit its efforts to nurture the next generation of music creators.
Artists from across the musical spectrum have contributed items for bid including three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo; singer-songwriter and actress Selena Gomez; Canadian singer Shawn Mendes and multiplatinum co-writer Scott Harris; R&b star Ashanti, Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz; Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning songwriter Paul Williams; iconic musician, composer and producer Quincy Jones; country music stars Alan Jackson, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce and Old Dominion; superstar DJs Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix and Dillon Francis; chart-topping DJ duo The Chainsmokers; film and musical theater super duo Pasek & Paul as well as NBA champion Kevin Durant and Oscar-winning actress and author Diane Keaton.
The auction takes place online here from today through December 16.
“For nearly five decades,...
Artists from across the musical spectrum have contributed items for bid including three-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo; singer-songwriter and actress Selena Gomez; Canadian singer Shawn Mendes and multiplatinum co-writer Scott Harris; R&b star Ashanti, Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz; Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe Award-winning songwriter Paul Williams; iconic musician, composer and producer Quincy Jones; country music stars Alan Jackson, Chris Stapleton, Kelsea Ballerini, Carly Pearce and Old Dominion; superstar DJs Steve Aoki, Martin Garrix and Dillon Francis; chart-topping DJ duo The Chainsmokers; film and musical theater super duo Pasek & Paul as well as NBA champion Kevin Durant and Oscar-winning actress and author Diane Keaton.
The auction takes place online here from today through December 16.
“For nearly five decades,...
- 12/5/2022
- Look to the Stars
Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes debuted his new song, “Heartbeat” via Island Records last week. The track was written by Shawn, Jon Bellion, Amy Allen, Scott Harris, Jason “Tenroc” Cornet, Clyde Lawrence, and Jordan Cohen and produced by Shawn, Jon Bellion, TenRoc, and The Diner. The song will appear in the end title of Sony Pictures’ upcoming live-action/CGI musical comedy, Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile, which will be released in theaters on October 7th. You can check the video for the song out right above!
Alongside the song, it was also announced the original motion picture soundtrack for the film will be released on October 7th as well. The tracklist for the film was revealed last week, which you can see below. The soundtrack was written by Oscar winning duo, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and features Shawn Mendes, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John, as well as co-stars, Constance Wu,...
Alongside the song, it was also announced the original motion picture soundtrack for the film will be released on October 7th as well. The tracklist for the film was revealed last week, which you can see below. The soundtrack was written by Oscar winning duo, Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, and features Shawn Mendes, Stevie Wonder, and Elton John, as well as co-stars, Constance Wu,...
- 10/3/2022
- by Editor
- CinemaNerdz
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