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Happy Hanukkah from What I’m Hearing holiday H.Q., where it’s always festive and bright. Remember, we’re waiting until the Avatar actual weekend numbers hit tomorrow to determine our box office contest winner.
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Discussed in this issue: David Zaslav, Dany Garcia, Christine McCarthy, Jeremy Zimmer, Bryan Lourd, Scott Stuber, Ellen Rapoport, Harry and Meghan’s fake living room, and the “momager” of the year.

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How Agents Ride Out a Recession
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UTA C.E.O. Jeremy Zimmer speaks candidly about cuts at the streamers, the writers’ unrest, WME’s expansion, CAA’s M&A, and what’s next for his own agency amid an economic downturn.
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It’s been a wild year at the talent agencies, with CAA and ICM Partners merging, WME installing new leaders, and UTA selling a big chunk to a Swedish private equity firm. All while the ground shook under the talent community as the streamers that have fueled the Hollywood economy re-assessed their spending amid a market turn. UTA C.E.O. Jeremy Zimmer jumped on a Zoom with me Thursday to break it all down. This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
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