Author Archives: Harry Takhar

Michael Jackson and the Ideal Client

Michael Jackson’s single called “This is it” will be released through Sony Music.  The aim of the song is to remember Michael Jackson as the King of Pop. Sony also has announced that the company has formed arrangements with the … Continue reading

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Mr Michael Ovitz

Michael Ovitz established himself as a major force in Hollywood while heading the powerhouse talent agency CAA (Creative Artists Agency) in 1975 by a group of breakaway talent agents from the William Morris agency. Under Ovitz’s direction and leadership, CAA … Continue reading

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AEG in financial shatters

It is quite a thought that AEG, Michael Jackson’s event management company, was unable to get insurance for at least 30 of the concerts, which were due to start next month after obtaining limited cover for between 10 and 20 … Continue reading

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The leadership of Sony

The Leadership of Howard Stringer. Howard Stringer, the CEO of Sony, has already had his hands full trying to return Sony to profitability this year with buyouts, attracting investors and marketing Sony as the one stop station for entertainment. But … Continue reading

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CAA beating the recession and climbing up the corporate ladder

The Boeing Company has retained the Hollywood talent and literary agency CAA (Creative Artists Agency) for consulting services for the launch of Boeing Digital Cinema, its ambitious network, which will be used to transmit first-run movies and alternative programming via … Continue reading

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So You Want to be a Talent Agent?

In Hollywood, talent agents act as the middlemen between the actors and the studios. Talent agents came into existence because actors had many financial and legal disputes with the big studios and needed someone to represent them. Today, major studios … Continue reading

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