WME Cuts 30 Staffers In Restructuring Move

WME Cuts 30 Staffers In Restructuring Move

During a new round of belt-tightening across Hollywood, major talent agency WME is cutting about 30 staffers across a range of divisions, about 3 percent of staff. Leaders Christian Muirhead and Richard Weitz unveiled the news in a memo to employees on Wednesday, saying that the goal was partly to reduce layers of bureaucracy at…

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#WME Independent Co-Head Talks “Harder Journey to Theatrical,” “Truffle Hunting” at Saudi Fest

#WME Independent Co-Head Talks “Harder Journey to Theatrical,” “Truffle Hunting” at Saudi Fest

The state of the theatrical film business amid the rise of streaming was among the topics of discussion at the third Red Sea International Film Festival’s market on Saturday. Alex Walton, co-head and partner at WME Independent, which focuses on film packaging and sales across multiple platforms, told a panel entitled “Redefining the Theatrical Experience…

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#Producer Nick Weidenfeld Signs With WME (Exclusive)

#Producer Nick Weidenfeld Signs With WME (Exclusive)

Emmy-winning TV producer and creator Nick Weidenfeld has signed with WME for representation. Weidenfeld is currently CEO of Work Friends, which he launched with Tomorrow Studios in 2020. The company focuses on adult animation and produces Max’s series Ten Year Old Tom from creator Steve Dildarian. Prior to launching Work Friends, Weidenfeld was president of…

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