Notes From the Rep Biz, August 7 2015
Agency Notes
At WME:
TV star Kate Walsh is now represented by Scott Henderson. She comes over from CAA.
TV comedy writer/producer Dan Lagana has signed with David Stone.
Producer Dany Garcia, who has worked closely with Dwayne Johnson as a manager and producing partner for many years, has signed with Jason Hodes.
Acting siblings Ty and Ryan Simpkins have signed with Meredith Wechter.
Actor Ronen Rubinstein is a new sign for TJ Bernardy.
Below-the-line agent Mira Yong has come over to WME from Gersh. While she has principally repped cinematographers, a number of her clients have recently moved into directing, making her an asset on literary side as well.
At UTA:
Musical legend Mariah Carey has signed with UTA across the board. Her team will include Jim Berkus, Jeremy Zimmer and Jbeau Lewis. She was previously with CAA.
At Paradigm:
Actress Stephanie Cayo is now represented by a team that includes Gabriel Mena and Brad Schenck.
Paradigm recently entered into a strategic partnership with musical booking agency The Windish Agency. Paradigm, which already has one of the most impressive touring rosters in the business, now adds a long list of indie rock and EDM artists that includes alt-J, Phantogram and Major Lazer.
Management Notes
It has been reported that Emmy nominated writer and actress Amy Schumer is parting ways with manager Jimmy Miller of Mosaic.
Young actress Elena Kampouris is a new sign for Untitleds Stephanie Simon.
Australian comedian Jim Jeffries has signed with Brillstein Entertainment Partners, where his points will be Alex Murray and Tim Sarkes.
PR Notes
Disney Channel star Cameron Boyce is a new sign for Much and House PR.
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