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The adrenaline-pumping YouTube collective CboysTV, renowned for their high-octane stunts and motorized adventures, has inked a deal with UTA, a powerhouse in the entertainment and sports talent agency world.

🏍️ Daredevil Entertainment: CboysTV, a dynamic team of six friends – Ben Roth (24), Ryan Iwerks (27), CJ Lotzer (27), Micah Sandman (27), Ken Matthees (28), and Evan Sheff (30), are celebrated for their heart-racing extreme sports content, drawing millions of viewers on YouTube.

🎥 Expanding Digital Horizons: With UTA’s expertise, CboysTV is set to broaden their digital presence, extending their reach beyond their successful YouTube channel (boasting 5.5 million followers) to platforms like Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat. The aim is to grow their community and deepen audience engagement.

🌍 Building a Sustainable Model: UTA’s collaboration will empower CboysTV to transform their digital popularity into a sustainable business model. UTA’s capabilities in digital, audio, ventures, touring, and unscripted TV domains are key to this strategic expansion.

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Director Rich Peppiatt, fresh from the success of his narrative feature “Kneecap” at Sundance, has inked a deal with prestigious entities Anonymous Content and WME.

🎬 Sundance Sensation: Peppiatt’s “Kneecap” made a significant impact at Sundance, leading to Sony Pictures Classics acquiring it before its premiere. This film, celebrated in the NEXT section, is based on a true story and follows the tumultuous journey of the Belfast rap trio, Kneecap, as they inadvertently become the face of a civil rights movement.

🎥 Unique Storytelling: The film, featuring Kneecap members Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, Naoise Ó Cairealláin, and JJ Ó Dochartaigh playing themselves, also stars the renowned Michael Fassbender. Notably, “Kneecap” is the first Irish-language film to be showcased at Sundance, marking a historical moment for Irish cinema.

🚀 Expanding Horizons: With the backing of Anonymous Content and WME, two powerhouses in the entertainment industry, Peppiatt’s career is poised for substantial growth. This partnership signifies a promising future for Peppiatt, with opportunities for more innovative and impactful

Ahead of her latest short film’s premiere at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival, filmmaker Masha Ko is making significant strides in her career by signing with Range Media Partners.

🎥 ‘The Looming’ – A Haunting Tale of Aging and Isolation: Masha Ko’s genre short, ‘The Looming,’ is set to captivate audiences at Sundance. The film, which won the Best Short Film at Screamfest 2023, is a poignant exploration of aging, loneliness, and dementia. It tells the story of Chester, a 70-year-old man, played by Joseph Lopez, who starts hearing mysterious noises in his home. His fears are initially dismissed by his daughter and coworkers, but an unexpected validation comes from Luna (Brianne Buishas), his home audio assistant, affirming that his experiences are real.

📽️ A Director’s Vision for Empathy: Through ‘The Looming,’ Ko aims to evoke a deep sense of empathy around often overlooked subjects like loneliness and dementia. Her storytelling approach combines the horror genre’s intensity with a profound understanding of human emotions, resulting in a film that is both haunting and deeply touching.

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Nineteen-year-old Ashley Anne, a fresh face in the country music scene from Virginia Beach, VA, has taken a significant leap in her musical journey. The emerging singer and songwriter has just inked a global booking representation deal with WME, a move that coincides with the release of her debut EP, “dear dolly,” available now on major platforms.

📀 Debut EP ‘dear dolly’ Hits the Airwaves: Ashley Anne’s inaugural EP, “dear dolly,” showcases her storytelling prowess and musical talent. The release of this EP marks a pivotal moment in her career, as her music is now accessible to a wide audience on various streaming platforms.

🎤 A Future Shaped by WME: WME’s team, impressed by Ashley’s artistic flair and narrative skill, has expressed their enthusiasm in working with her. Anne is set to receive comprehensive support from the agency, covering areas such as touring, brand partnerships, digital presence, and client strategy. This extensive backing will provide a solid foundation for her burgeoning career.

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Tracy Letts, the acclaimed playwright and actor behind the Pulitzer Prize-winning “August: Osage County,” has inked a deal with UTA for representation across all areas, the agency recently announced.

🎞️ A Storied Career in Theater and Film: Letts has been a prominent figure in theater for decades, known for both his writing and acting prowess. His works include the Tony- and Pulitzer-nominated “The Minutes,” in which he not only wrote but also starred. This dark comedy made its Broadway debut on April 17, 2022.

📜 Broadway Successes and Beyond: Letts’ involvement in Broadway extends beyond “The Minutes.” He penned and presented “Linda Vista” in 2019, and the same year, took to the stage opposite Annette Bening in a revival of Arthur Miller’s “All My Sons.” His portrayal of “George” in the 2012 revival of Edward Albee’s “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” earned him a Tony award. The Pulitzer Prize came calling in 2008 for “August: Osage County,” which also snagged five Tony awards, including Best Play.

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John Orloff, the Emmy-nominated screenwriter and creator behind the eagerly awaited Apple TV series “Masters of the Air,” has recently joined forces with Verve for representation.

📺 About ‘Masters of the Air’: Produced by the iconic trio of Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Gary Goetzman, “Masters of the Air” is set to make its grand premiere on Friday, January 26. The series, starring Austin Butler and Barry Keoghan, is an adaptation of Donald L. Miller’s book and narrates the gripping true story of an American bomber group during World War II. Orloff not only created this ambitious series but also penned all nine episodes, showcasing his prowess in both storytelling and historical narratives.

🏆 Orloff’s Stellar Career: John Orloff is no stranger to acclaim in the world of screenwriting. His work on “Band of Brothers” garnered him an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries. This critically lauded series won seven Emmys and a Golden Globe for Best Miniseries, and at the time of its release, it was the most expensive miniseries ever produced. Orloff’s portfolio also includes “A Mighty Heart,”

Yours Truly, the acclaimed Sydney alternative rock band, starts the new year on a high note by signing with UNIFIED Artist Management. The band, under the guidance of Caleb Williams at UNIFIED, marks this new chapter by releasing their latest single “Call My Name,” through UNFD, a sister company of UNIFIED.

🎶 New Beginnings with ‘Call My Name’: “Call My Name” is an uplifting, epic-rock track and represents Yours Truly’s first new music since their 2022 EP “is this what i look like?”. This release is a celebration of the band’s fresh management partnership and a glimpse into their evolving musical journey.

🗣️ Caleb Williams on Working with Yours Truly: Expressing his admiration for the band, Caleb Williams shared his excitement about the opportunity to work with Yours Truly. He is optimistic about the band’s future, both domestically and internationally, and is eager to support their growth and success.

📈 Yours Truly’s Rise to Fame: The band gained significant recognition with their 2019 EP “Afterglow,”

Ned Benson, the creative force behind Searchlight Pictures’ upcoming romantic film “The Greatest Hits,” has recently joined the ranks of Creative Artists Agency (CAA).

📽️ About ‘The Greatest Hits’: Benson’s latest project, “The Greatest Hits,” features a stellar cast including Lucy Boynton, Justin H. Min, David Corenswet, and Austin Crute. The film, which Benson directed from his own screenplay, is a poignant love story that explores the intricate relationship between music and memory, and their power to transcend time and space. Benson also takes on the role of producer for the film, collaborating with Michael London, Stephanie Davis, Shannon Gaulding, and Cassandra Kulukundis. The release date for “The Greatest Hits” is yet to be announced.

🎞️ Benson’s Directorial Debut: Benson first made a mark in the film industry with his feature directorial debut, “The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby.” This ambitious three-part drama starred Jessica Chastain and James McAvoy, along with notable actors such as Viola Davis, Bill Hader, and William

Talent agency WME has made a significant addition to its roster by signing Haitian filmmaker Bruno Mourral. This move comes as Mourral gears up for the world premiere of his first feature film, “Kidnapping Inc.,” at the prestigious Sundance Film Festival.

📽️ About ‘Kidnapping Inc.’: Mourral’s film, which he wrote, directed, and produced, is set to make a striking debut in the Midnight section of the Sundance Film Festival on January 22. “Kidnapping Inc.” is a dark comedy-thriller set in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, following two inexperienced kidnappers. The plot takes a dramatic turn as what starts as a straightforward abduction-for-hire spirals into a tangled web of political conspiracy.

🔍 Handling of Film Sales and Press: XYZ is appointed to handle the sales of “Kidnapping Inc.,” while Erik Bright at Prodigy PR will spearhead the film’s press efforts. Mourral’s debut on such a significant platform is a notable accomplishment, positioning him as a filmmaker to watch in the global cinema landscape.

🚨 A Real-Life Kidnapping Incident During Filming: