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Electronic Arts Signs With UTA to Bolster Screen Adaptations

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 23, 2008 - 11:02am.

Redwood City, Calif. - Video game publisher Electronic Arts (NASD: ERTS) said on Wednesday that it has signed on with Hollywood talent agency UTA, in a bid to help turn more of its game properties into film and TV series.

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60Frames Raises $3.5 Million, Launches Entertainment Site

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 16, 2008 - 8:45am.

Los Angeles - 60Frames Entertainment, a producer and syndicator of Web entertainment content that was incubated by United Talent Agency and cable TV ad reseller Spot Runner, on Tuesday introduced launched its first slate of programming. The Los Angeles-based company's first programs include "Cockpit," a comedy series developed by the creators of Internet series "Prom Queen," and "Erik the Librarian Mysteries," which is written and directed by TV writer Brent Forrester ("The Office").

60Frames Raises $3.5 Million for Video Site; Coen Bros. to Contribute

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on July 11, 2007 - 12:45pm.

Los Angeles - 60Frames Entertainment, a company that will provide financing, ad sales and syndication of professionally-produced online content, on Wednesday announced its official launch and a first round of $3.5 million in financing.

Career Moves: December 1, 2006

Authored by dmw on December 1, 2006 - 10:22am.
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Hollywood talent and literary agency UTA announced today that Adam Ware will be joining the company in the newly created position of Head of Business Development. Ware will focus on new investment opportunities and joint ventures for the company with a specific interest in the new media sector. He will report to UTA Board member Jeremy Zimmer and will work alongside Brent Weinstein, the agency's Head of Digital Media. Ware will interface with all departments at the company including the agency’s newly announced UTA Online division. Prior to joining UTA, Ware specialized in new digital businesses and served in various senior management positions in the launches of the FOX and UPN networks, as well as Barry Diller’s CityVision channel brand.
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