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THR Classic: CAA responds to query letters in record time
Form rejections sent out almost immediately Widely regarded as one of the top agencies in Hollywood, CAA has not let the industry stature go to its head. Surprisingly, the representation powerhouse routinely responds to query letters in 48 hours or … Continue reading
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CAA somehow rejects your query before you even send it
New ‘preemptive rejection technology’ envy of industry
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Agent has recurring dream in which he gets 25% commission
As is the case with most of his peers, CAA’s Bob Demarco works hard for his clients and is nothing like the stereotypical, money-grubbing agent so often portrayed in movies and television. “Still, it would be pretty sweet to get … Continue reading
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CAA lawyer rejects unsolicited gift from Santa Claus
Norelco shaver sent back to North Pole unopened Shortly after discovering a green and red package marked “from Santa” under his Christmas tree, Creative Artists Agency lawyer John Hansen brought the present to his local UPS Store and shipped it … Continue reading
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Agent unsure if nervous writer was crying or sweating
Either way, rep having second thoughts CAA agent Bob McElroy prefers to work with veteran writers, but after he read Tom Nettle’s hilarious action-comedy, he decided to give the 24-year-old scribe a chance. “That was before I met him,” said … Continue reading
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Agent’s assistant 75% sure he can hold it until lunch
Anxiously eyes bathroom while rolling calls Moments after polishing off his second bottled water of the morning, CAA assistant Tony Anderson knew it was a mistake. “I felt that dreaded tingle in my bladder,” he said. “Anytime I have that … Continue reading
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Awful screenwriter blames economy for unsold action spec
‘Probably had more to do with the script sucking ass’ says agent Screenwriter Jason Noble would have sold his action script ‘Explosion Dome’ this year were it not for the failing economy, according to an entry he recently posted on … Continue reading
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Paradigm tries to steal WME’s thunder by signing some comedy writer from Florida
‘Who’s shaking up the industry now?’ boasts Gores Paradigm Chairman Sam Gores had heard just about enough of the Endeavor-William Morris merger over the past few months, so he recently challenged his agents to make a big splash of their … Continue reading
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Writer bypasses gatekeepers, places script directly into CAA’s dumpster
‘Just easier this way’ he says As long as there have been gatekeepers in Hollywood, determined writers and actors have tried every approach imagineable to get around them – and gain direct access to the town’s decision-makers. Screenwriter Mark Lahey … Continue reading
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