{
  "id": 11248346,
  "title": "Matt Rice Takes the Reins of UTA’s Film Division as Agency Reshuffles Leadership",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/matt-rice-takes-the-reins-of-utas-film-division-as-agency-reshuffles",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T17:56:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/business/matt-rice-takes-the-reins-of-utas-film-division-as-agency-reshuffles-leadership/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Matt Rice has been named president of UTA's new Filmed Entertainment division, following the agency's leadership reshuffle. Rice previously headed the agency's TV department. CEO David Kramer stated Rice is a \"phenomenal agent and partner\" who spearheaded UTA's TV division expansion. Additionally, Allan Haldeman, Blair Kohan, Jay Gassner, and Julien Thuan have been promoted to Managing Partner of Filmed Entertainment. A Filmed Entertainment board, consisting of senior partners, will also guide the division. The agency aims to maximize client opportunities and streamline operations across Motion Picture Literary, Television Literary, and Talent divisions.",
  "summary": "Allan Haldeman, Blair Kohan, Jay Gassner and Julien Thuan have also been promoted to the role of Managing Partner of Filmed Entertainment The post Matt Rice Takes the Reins of UTA’s Film Division as Agency Reshuffles Leadership appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Matt Rice appointed as president of UTA's Filmed Entertainment division",
    "David Kramer praises Rice as phenomenal agent and partner",
    "New board of senior partners to guide Filmed Entertainment"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}