Betty White memorabilia brought in more than 4 million at a Beverly Hills auction this weekend — the auction had previously estimated raising about 400,000 to 600,000. Bidders attended online and in-person to purchase their choice of 16,000 iconic items from White’s life and career.
The Beverly Hills-based Julien’s Auctions noted that 5,600 bids were placed before the event officially started on Friday. By the end of the weekend, between 4,000 and 5,000 bidders placed more than 12,000 bids.
Golden Girls souvenirs proved (unsurprisingly) particularly popular at the event. White’s director’s chair from the NBC ’80s sitcom went for 76,800, and the pilot and finale scripts signed by the cast both sold for over 50,000.
Her wedding ring from the late actor, Allen Ludden, sold for 25,600, and a framed needlepoint of a tiger she made sold for 5,760. Art and furniture from her Brentwood home went for quite a lot more than auctioneers had expected.
Executive director of...
The Beverly Hills-based Julien’s Auctions noted that 5,600 bids were placed before the event officially started on Friday. By the end of the weekend, between 4,000 and 5,000 bidders placed more than 12,000 bids.
Golden Girls souvenirs proved (unsurprisingly) particularly popular at the event. White’s director’s chair from the NBC ’80s sitcom went for 76,800, and the pilot and finale scripts signed by the cast both sold for over 50,000.
Her wedding ring from the late actor, Allen Ludden, sold for 25,600, and a framed needlepoint of a tiger she made sold for 5,760. Art and furniture from her Brentwood home went for quite a lot more than auctioneers had expected.
Executive director of...
- 9/27/2022
- by Ilana Frost
- Uinterview
“The Golden Girls,” now in library form on Hulu, cracked Nielsen’s Top 10 acquired streaming shows list in the week following star Betty White’s death. And 41% of those who watched the classic sitcom during the first full week of 2022 were aged 35-49, according to the ratings currency company.
For the week of Jan. 3, 2022 through Jan. 9, 2022, 180 episodes of “The Golden Girls” was streamed for 384 million minutes on Hulu, Nielsen reported on Thursday. That was good for No. 8 on the acquired streaming shows chart.
White died on Dec. 31, 2021, just 17 days shy of her 100th birthday. See what “The Golden Girls” beat the following week — and what beat “The Golden Girls” — below.
“The Golden Girls” didn’t make the overall Top 10, which also includes original programming. See that chart below.
As you can see when comparing the two tables, the original stuff comfortably outperformed the library content. “Cobra Kai,” which released its...
For the week of Jan. 3, 2022 through Jan. 9, 2022, 180 episodes of “The Golden Girls” was streamed for 384 million minutes on Hulu, Nielsen reported on Thursday. That was good for No. 8 on the acquired streaming shows chart.
White died on Dec. 31, 2021, just 17 days shy of her 100th birthday. See what “The Golden Girls” beat the following week — and what beat “The Golden Girls” — below.
“The Golden Girls” didn’t make the overall Top 10, which also includes original programming. See that chart below.
As you can see when comparing the two tables, the original stuff comfortably outperformed the library content. “Cobra Kai,” which released its...
- 2/3/2022
- by Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
Betty White’s life will be commemorated at a star-studded, televised NBC special on Monday, exactly one month after her death. On Jan. 31, the network will air Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girl, a TV event that will feature President Joe Biden, Cher, Tina Fey, Drew Barrymore and other celebrities.
“Co-stars, friends, admirers and those who shared special moments with White recount their favorite memories and reveal untold stories to commemorate the life and legacy of the trailblazing television star,” NBC said in a statement about the special. “The...
“Co-stars, friends, admirers and those who shared special moments with White recount their favorite memories and reveal untold stories to commemorate the life and legacy of the trailblazing television star,” NBC said in a statement about the special. “The...
- 1/28/2022
- by Tomás Mier
- Rollingstone.com
NBC will honor the late Betty White with a primetime special airing later this month.
Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girl, set for Monday, Jan. 31 at 10/9c, will see friends and stars celebrate the TV legend and animal rights advocate throughout the special. The hour-long tribute will feature curated clips that encapsulate White’s “irreverent tone, spirit and impeccable comedic timing that are a hallmark of her decades-long career.”
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Celebrating Betty White: America’s Golden Girl, set for Monday, Jan. 31 at 10/9c, will see friends and stars celebrate the TV legend and animal rights advocate throughout the special. The hour-long tribute will feature curated clips that encapsulate White’s “irreverent tone, spirit and impeccable comedic timing that are a hallmark of her decades-long career.”
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- 1/14/2022
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVLine.com
Photo: Betty White Betty White is known for pioneering two of the most famous characters in TV sitcom history. The sexually positive Sue Ann Nivens on ‘The Mary Tyler Moore Show,’ and the kind-heartened Rose Nylund on ‘The Golden Girls.’ Finally, she had a comeback appearance as host of ‘Saturday Night Live’ almost a decade ago at the age of 88. Her illustrious career was only bolstered by her bright personality and all-around love-ability. Unfortunately right on the cusp of the new year, White passed away in her home in Los Angeles at age 99. The death came less than three weeks before her 100th birthday and was confirmed by Jeff Witjas, her best friend and agent. Related article: Exclusive: 'Dune' Full Commentary, Reactions, Making Of - Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac Related article: 'No Time to Die' Full Commentary, Behind the Scenes & Reactions, Daniel Craig, Rami Malek,...
- 1/12/2022
- by Mireille Karadanaian
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Betty White’s death was caused by a stroke she suffered six days before she died, according to her death certificate.
In the certificate, which was obtained by TMZ, White’s immediate cause of death is listed as a cerebrovascular accident, also known as a stroke. This is caused by blood clots and broken blood vessels in the brain. It is also noted in the certificate that the stroke occurred six days before White died on Dec. 31.
The “Golden Girls” and “Mary Tyler Moore Show” actor died just a few weeks before her 100th birthday, which would have been on Jan. 17. White’s agent and close friend Jeff Witjas told Variety at the time that she had not been ill and was very cautious during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” Witjas said in a statement. “I will miss her...
In the certificate, which was obtained by TMZ, White’s immediate cause of death is listed as a cerebrovascular accident, also known as a stroke. This is caused by blood clots and broken blood vessels in the brain. It is also noted in the certificate that the stroke occurred six days before White died on Dec. 31.
The “Golden Girls” and “Mary Tyler Moore Show” actor died just a few weeks before her 100th birthday, which would have been on Jan. 17. White’s agent and close friend Jeff Witjas told Variety at the time that she had not been ill and was very cautious during the Covid-19 pandemic.
“Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” Witjas said in a statement. “I will miss her...
- 1/10/2022
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Betty White's friend is remembering her for the "great lady" she was. The Golden Girls star died at home on Dec. 31 at age 99, her agent Jeff Witjas previously confirmed to E! News. Now, he's sharing his tribute to the iconic star. "Betty was a great lady," he exclusively told E! News. "Most actors on television are playing a role. Betty White is what she has showed to her public as to who she is. She was really genuine in that way." Witjas also recalled her lasting legacy and her impact on animals through her charity work. "To all her fabulous fans, I would just say remember Betty's legacy," said...
- 1/5/2022
- E! Online
Betty White died of natural causes, her agent Jeff Witjas confirmed on Monday.
“Betty died peacefully in her sleep at her home,” Witjas said in a statement to People magazine. “People are saying her death was related to getting a booster shot three days earlier but that is not true. She died of natural causes. Her death should not be politicized — that is not the life she lived.” Witjas didn’t immediately respond to Rolling Stone’s request for comment.
Witjas’ statement comes amid false reports and speculation from social...
“Betty died peacefully in her sleep at her home,” Witjas said in a statement to People magazine. “People are saying her death was related to getting a booster shot three days earlier but that is not true. She died of natural causes. Her death should not be politicized — that is not the life she lived.” Witjas didn’t immediately respond to Rolling Stone’s request for comment.
Witjas’ statement comes amid false reports and speculation from social...
- 1/3/2022
- by Ethan Millman
- Rollingstone.com
Betty White's agent is clearing the air surrounding the Hollywood icon's cause of death. The legendary actress passed away at age 99 on Dec. 31. According to her longtime friend and agent, Jeff Witjas, the Golden Girls alum "died peacefully in her sleep at her home." "People are saying her death was related to getting a booster shot three days earlier but that is not true. She died of natural causes," Witjas told NBC News on Monday, Jan. 3. "Her death should not be politicized—that is not the life she lived." In an email to the Associated Press, Witjas also debunked a fabricated quote from the actress and explained that White did not receive the booster on...
- 1/3/2022
- E! Online
Just days after her passing, Betty White’s official cause of death has been revealed. According to the actress’s agent, Jeff Witjas, the comedy icon died of natural causes at age 99.
White passed away on New Year’s Eve, prompting nationwide grief from co-stars and fans alike. Following the news, reports began circulating that the “Golden Girls” star died from complications of a Covid booster after reportedly getting a shot three days earlier.
“Betty died peacefully in her sleep at her home,” Witjas said in a statement to People. “People are saying her death was related to getting a booster shot three days earlier but that is not true. She died of natural causes. Her death should not be politicized — that is not the life she lived.”
When White’s death was first announced, Witjas noted that she died in her home.
“Even though Betty was about to be...
White passed away on New Year’s Eve, prompting nationwide grief from co-stars and fans alike. Following the news, reports began circulating that the “Golden Girls” star died from complications of a Covid booster after reportedly getting a shot three days earlier.
“Betty died peacefully in her sleep at her home,” Witjas said in a statement to People. “People are saying her death was related to getting a booster shot three days earlier but that is not true. She died of natural causes. Her death should not be politicized — that is not the life she lived.”
When White’s death was first announced, Witjas noted that she died in her home.
“Even though Betty was about to be...
- 1/3/2022
- by Andi Ortiz
- The Wrap
Following the death of Betty White Friday, the planned one-night-only 100th birthday special at movie theaters nationwide will still take place on January 17th, which would have been the beloved Golden Girls actress’ 100th birthday.
Originally titled Betty White: 100 Years Young, the Fathom Events screening is now billed as Betty White: A Celebration, the producers of the documentary announced Friday following news of White’s death at the age of 99.
“Our hearts mourn today with the passing of Betty White. During the many years we worked with her, we developed...
Originally titled Betty White: 100 Years Young, the Fathom Events screening is now billed as Betty White: A Celebration, the producers of the documentary announced Friday following news of White’s death at the age of 99.
“Our hearts mourn today with the passing of Betty White. During the many years we worked with her, we developed...
- 1/1/2022
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Betty White has died at age 99. The beloved award-winning actor's close friend and agent, Jeff Witjas, confirmed the news in a statement to People on Dec. 31. "Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever," he said. "I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don't think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again."
Betty was just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday on Jan. 17. According to People, she was set to premiere her one-night-only movie special, Betty White: 100 Years Young - A Birthday Celebration, in honor of her centennial year - which was scheduled to be shown in 900 theaters nationwide on her birthday. Producers of the special have since confirmed that the event will proceed as planned on Jan.
Betty was just a few weeks shy of her 100th birthday on Jan. 17. According to People, she was set to premiere her one-night-only movie special, Betty White: 100 Years Young - A Birthday Celebration, in honor of her centennial year - which was scheduled to be shown in 900 theaters nationwide on her birthday. Producers of the special have since confirmed that the event will proceed as planned on Jan.
- 12/31/2021
- by Njera Perkins
- Popsugar.com
Betty White is being remembered by her friends, costars and Hollywood admirers following her passing at the age of 99.
The legendary actress, producer, animal rights activist and all-around sweetheart died Dec. 31, a little more than two weeks shy of her 100th birthday on Jan. 17. “Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas told People in a statement. “I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with...
The legendary actress, producer, animal rights activist and all-around sweetheart died Dec. 31, a little more than two weeks shy of her 100th birthday on Jan. 17. “Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas told People in a statement. “I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with...
- 12/31/2021
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Betty White, the beloved TV star of hits including “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and “The Golden Girls,” died December 31 at age 99, just weeks away from her centennial. Now, her famous friends and fans are sharing tributes to her online.
“Rip Betty White, the only SNL host I ever saw get a standing ovation at the after party. A party at which she ordered a vodka and a hotdog and stayed til the bitter end,” Seth Meyers posted on Twitter.
And Ryan Reynolds, with whom White had a long-standing, joking flirtation with online and in the press, wrote, “The world looks different now. She was great at defying expectation. She managed to grow very old and somehow, not old enough. We’ll miss you, Betty. Now you know the secret.”
White was the last remaining star of “The Golden Girls,” the NBC hit that ran from 1985 to 1992 and co-starred Bea Arthur,...
“Rip Betty White, the only SNL host I ever saw get a standing ovation at the after party. A party at which she ordered a vodka and a hotdog and stayed til the bitter end,” Seth Meyers posted on Twitter.
And Ryan Reynolds, with whom White had a long-standing, joking flirtation with online and in the press, wrote, “The world looks different now. She was great at defying expectation. She managed to grow very old and somehow, not old enough. We’ll miss you, Betty. Now you know the secret.”
White was the last remaining star of “The Golden Girls,” the NBC hit that ran from 1985 to 1992 and co-starred Bea Arthur,...
- 12/31/2021
- by Mark Peikert
- Indiewire
Betty White is gone but her memory lives on through her many TV shows and movies. On Friday, Dec. 31, an agent for the 99-year-old actress confirmed her passing in a statement. "Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever," her agent Jeff Witjas told People. "I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don't think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again."" The beloved star got her start in Hollywood as a radio actress before nabbing roles on game shows and films. Later in her career, a 28-year-old Betty...
- 12/31/2021
- E! Online
Betty White, the Emmy-winning TV star who had a remarkable later-career resurgence in films, TV commercials and the hit series “The Golden Girls” and “Hot in Cleveland,” has died. She was 99.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a death investigation on the 500 block of N. Carmelina Ave. in Los Angeles at 9:30 a.m. Friday morning. White would have celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 17. White is believed to have died Thursday night at her Brentwood home.
White’s agent and close friend Jeff Witjas confirmed her death to Variety. “Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” Witjas said in a statement. “I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.
The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a death investigation on the 500 block of N. Carmelina Ave. in Los Angeles at 9:30 a.m. Friday morning. White would have celebrated her 100th birthday on Jan. 17. White is believed to have died Thursday night at her Brentwood home.
White’s agent and close friend Jeff Witjas confirmed her death to Variety. “Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” Witjas said in a statement. “I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.
- 12/31/2021
- by Cynthia Littleton
- Variety Film + TV
Hollywood icon Betty White has died, just days before her 100th birthday. The legendary actress, who delighted fans as Rose Nylund on seven seasons of The Golden Girls, passed away at her home in Los Angeles on Friday, Dec. 31. "Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever," her agent Jeff Witjas confirmed to NBC News. "I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don't think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again." While authorities could not confirm her identity at this time, LAPD told E! News they...
- 12/31/2021
- E! Online
Five-time Primetime Emmy Award winner, game show panelist and prolific actress Betty White has passed away at the age of 99. Long the subject of internet death hoaxes, the actress’ death was confirmed by her her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas.
White was the last living member of “The Golden Girls,” which ran from 1985 to 1992. She played good girl Rose Nylund opposite Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty. The popular sitcom, which has continued to run on various channels in syndication, spawned a one-season spin-off starring White called “The Golden Palace” in 1992.
Working well into her late 90s, White had memorable supporting roles in feature films like “Lake Placid” and “The Proposal,” and starred in the sitcom “Hot in Cleveland” from 2010-2015. She most recently lent her voice to the Disney+ streaming series of shorts “Forky Asks a Question,” as the character Bitey White opposite colleagues Carol Burnett, Carl Reiner,...
White was the last living member of “The Golden Girls,” which ran from 1985 to 1992. She played good girl Rose Nylund opposite Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, and Estelle Getty. The popular sitcom, which has continued to run on various channels in syndication, spawned a one-season spin-off starring White called “The Golden Palace” in 1992.
Working well into her late 90s, White had memorable supporting roles in feature films like “Lake Placid” and “The Proposal,” and starred in the sitcom “Hot in Cleveland” from 2010-2015. She most recently lent her voice to the Disney+ streaming series of shorts “Forky Asks a Question,” as the character Bitey White opposite colleagues Carol Burnett, Carl Reiner,...
- 12/31/2021
- by Kristen Lopez
- Indiewire
A few weeks shy of her 100th birthday, Betty White, the beloved actress and comedian whose career in Hollywood spanned nearly eight decades and included stints on hit shows like The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Golden Girls, has died. She was 99.
White died at her home in California on Friday, Dec. 31. A representative for the Los Angeles Fire Department told Rolling Stone: “We responded to a medical aid request. The call was received at 9:33 a.m. We have determined death of an approximately 99-year-old female.”
White’s agent and friend,...
White died at her home in California on Friday, Dec. 31. A representative for the Los Angeles Fire Department told Rolling Stone: “We responded to a medical aid request. The call was received at 9:33 a.m. We have determined death of an approximately 99-year-old female.”
White’s agent and friend,...
- 12/31/2021
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Multiple Emmy Award-winning actress and animal rights activist Betty White, who most famously starred in The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Golden Girls, has died, just days short of her 100th birthday. White passed peacefully Thursday night at her home, her agent Jeff Witjas confirmed to Deadline.
“Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” Witjas said in a statement. “I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.”
Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2021: A Photo Gallery
Although White is most notably known for playing sweet and naive Rose in The Golden Girls from 1985-1992, her career began more than four decades prior in her adopted home of Los Angeles.
“Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” Witjas said in a statement. “I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.”
Hollywood & Media Deaths In 2021: A Photo Gallery
Although White is most notably known for playing sweet and naive Rose in The Golden Girls from 1985-1992, her career began more than four decades prior in her adopted home of Los Angeles.
- 12/31/2021
- by Rosy Cordero
- Deadline Film + TV
Legendary actress, producer, animal-rights activist and all-around sweetheart Betty White died Friday at the age of 99.
“Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” said Jeff Witjas, White’s agent and friend, in a statement to People on Friday. “I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.”
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“Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” said Jeff Witjas, White’s agent and friend, in a statement to People on Friday. “I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.”
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- 12/31/2021
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Legendary actress, producer, animal-rights activist and all-around sweetheart Betty White died Friday at the age of 99.
“Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” said Jeff Witjas, White’s agent and friend, in a statement to People on Friday. “I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.”
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“Even though Betty was about to be 100, I thought she would live forever,” said Jeff Witjas, White’s agent and friend, in a statement to People on Friday. “I will miss her terribly and so will the animal world that she loved so much. I don’t think Betty ever feared passing because she always wanted to be with her most beloved husband Allen Ludden. She believed she would be with him again.”
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- 12/31/2021
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com
Exclusive: The Deuce actor Thaddeus Street has joined the cast of thriller The Survivalist, starring John Malkovich (Billions), Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Vikings) and Ruby Modine (Shameless).
The Yale Productions thriller recently wrapped in the Tri-state area.
Jon Keeyes directed the movie from an original script by Matthew Rogers. It takes place a year and a half after the fall of civilization from a virus outbreak. A former FBI agent (Meyers) is forced to protect a young woman, who is immune to the disease, from a dangerous gang hunting her led by a psychopath who believes he’s going to use her to save the world (Malkovich).
Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman are producing the film via their Yale Productions banner alongside Keeyes. Executive producers and financiers include Michael J. Rothstein, Roman Kopelevich, Richard Switzer, Ian Niles, Michael Barnett, Rob Dubar, Peter Anske, Lee Broda, Joel Michaely, Gregory Ruden, Michael and Jackie Palkovicz,...
The Yale Productions thriller recently wrapped in the Tri-state area.
Jon Keeyes directed the movie from an original script by Matthew Rogers. It takes place a year and a half after the fall of civilization from a virus outbreak. A former FBI agent (Meyers) is forced to protect a young woman, who is immune to the disease, from a dangerous gang hunting her led by a psychopath who believes he’s going to use her to save the world (Malkovich).
Jordan Yale Levine and Jordan Beckerman are producing the film via their Yale Productions banner alongside Keeyes. Executive producers and financiers include Michael J. Rothstein, Roman Kopelevich, Richard Switzer, Ian Niles, Michael Barnett, Rob Dubar, Peter Anske, Lee Broda, Joel Michaely, Gregory Ruden, Michael and Jackie Palkovicz,...
- 1/5/2021
- by Andreas Wiseman and Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Apa has promoted four agents and one executive to partner across four departments — Jeff Witjas in talent, Sheryl Petersen and Mike Goldberg in scripted literary, Steve Fisher in intellectual property, and Julia Johnson in business affairs & legal.
This news comes soon after the full-service agency and Association of Talent Agents member broke ranks last month and signed the WGA’s new franchise agreement, which allows agencies to continue charging packaging fees for films and TV shows through July 15, 2021. Apa also said it integrated the motion picture and television literary business under one banner, Apa Scripted Literary, to meet the needs of a changing industry landscape and best provide distinct and effective service to clients in a marketplace driven by content creators and global streaming.
Before joining Apa in 2001, Witjas started his career in the mailroom at the William Morris Agency and worked his way up to Vice President across all...
This news comes soon after the full-service agency and Association of Talent Agents member broke ranks last month and signed the WGA’s new franchise agreement, which allows agencies to continue charging packaging fees for films and TV shows through July 15, 2021. Apa also said it integrated the motion picture and television literary business under one banner, Apa Scripted Literary, to meet the needs of a changing industry landscape and best provide distinct and effective service to clients in a marketplace driven by content creators and global streaming.
Before joining Apa in 2001, Witjas started his career in the mailroom at the William Morris Agency and worked his way up to Vice President across all...
- 2/25/2020
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Three-time Oscar nominee Laura Linney (Kinsey), Hannah Gross (Mindhunter), and Terry Chen (House Of Cards) have joined the cast of Viggo Mortensen’s directorial debut Falling, which is now underway in Toronto.
Green Book star Mortensen wrote the script and leads cast alongside previously announced Lance Henriksen (Aliens) and Sverrir Gudnason (The Girl In The Spider’s Web). The Captain Fantastic and Eastern Promises star will play John Peterson, a gay man whose conservative father moves from his rural farm to live with his son’s family in Los Angeles.
Ozark and Tales Of The City star Linney will play Peterson’s sister, Gross has been cast as his mother and Chen will play his partner. Henriksen plays the father.
Producers are Daniel Bekerman (The Witch) of Scythia Films and Chris Curling (The Bookshop) of Zephyr Films together with Mortensen, who previously produced Everyone Has A Plan, Far From Men...
Green Book star Mortensen wrote the script and leads cast alongside previously announced Lance Henriksen (Aliens) and Sverrir Gudnason (The Girl In The Spider’s Web). The Captain Fantastic and Eastern Promises star will play John Peterson, a gay man whose conservative father moves from his rural farm to live with his son’s family in Los Angeles.
Ozark and Tales Of The City star Linney will play Peterson’s sister, Gross has been cast as his mother and Chen will play his partner. Henriksen plays the father.
Producers are Daniel Bekerman (The Witch) of Scythia Films and Chris Curling (The Bookshop) of Zephyr Films together with Mortensen, who previously produced Everyone Has A Plan, Far From Men...
- 3/21/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Viggo Mortensen is to make his directorial debut on feature Falling, which is being described as an intimate drama about a son’s relationship with his ageing father.
The Green Book and Captain Fantastic star wrote the screenplay and will play one of the two leading roles. Cast also includes Lance Henriksen (Aliens) and Sverrir Gudnason (The Girl In The Spider’s Web).
HanWay Films will handle international sales and will launch the movie at the American Film Market. UTA Independent Film Group will oversee the U.S. sale. Pic is produced by Daniel Bekerman (The Witch) of Scythia Films together with Mortensen who has previously produced movies through his Perceval Pictures label. Production leads include cinematographer Marcel Zyskind (The Two Faces of January) and production designer Carol Spier (Eastern Promises).
Mortensen will play John Petersen who lives with his partner Eric and their adopted daughter Monica in Southern California.
The Green Book and Captain Fantastic star wrote the screenplay and will play one of the two leading roles. Cast also includes Lance Henriksen (Aliens) and Sverrir Gudnason (The Girl In The Spider’s Web).
HanWay Films will handle international sales and will launch the movie at the American Film Market. UTA Independent Film Group will oversee the U.S. sale. Pic is produced by Daniel Bekerman (The Witch) of Scythia Films together with Mortensen who has previously produced movies through his Perceval Pictures label. Production leads include cinematographer Marcel Zyskind (The Two Faces of January) and production designer Carol Spier (Eastern Promises).
Mortensen will play John Petersen who lives with his partner Eric and their adopted daughter Monica in Southern California.
- 10/15/2018
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
“Last Man Standing” has found its replacement Boyd and Mandy.
Jet Jurgensmeyer and Molly McCook have joined the Tim Allen sitcom ahead of its move to Fox, the network announced on Monday. They step into the roles vacated by Molly Ephraim and Flynn Morrison when the show was axed at ABC.
Both actors have extensive guest starring experience, though this will mark the first series regular roles for each. McCook’s guest credits include “Modern Family,” “Murder In the First,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and “Glee.” She is also set to recur on Freeform’s “The Fosters” spinoff “Good Trouble.”
Jurgensmeyer recently appeared on NBC’s “Will & Grace” revival and has guested on shows including “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Hot in Cleveland,” “Marry Me,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Black-ish.”
Regulars returning for the Fox...
Jet Jurgensmeyer and Molly McCook have joined the Tim Allen sitcom ahead of its move to Fox, the network announced on Monday. They step into the roles vacated by Molly Ephraim and Flynn Morrison when the show was axed at ABC.
Both actors have extensive guest starring experience, though this will mark the first series regular roles for each. McCook’s guest credits include “Modern Family,” “Murder In the First,” “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” and “Glee.” She is also set to recur on Freeform’s “The Fosters” spinoff “Good Trouble.”
Jurgensmeyer recently appeared on NBC’s “Will & Grace” revival and has guested on shows including “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” “Hot in Cleveland,” “Marry Me,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Black-ish.”
Regulars returning for the Fox...
- 8/7/2018
- by Reid Nakamura
- The Wrap
Jason Liles, who most recently played the albino gorilla in Dwayne Johnson’s “Rampage,” has been cast as one of several motion-capture actors playing Godzilla’s three-headed archenemy in Legendary and Warner Bros.’ “Godzilla: King of Monsters,” TheWrap has learned exclusively.
King Ghidorah is a kaiju film monster that has golden-scaled wings and three heads. Liles plays the middle head, while Alan Maxson is the right head and Richard Dorton is the left head in the epic action-adventure film that pits Godzilla against some of the biggest monsters in pop culture history; additional mo-cap actors contribute to the body movement of the creature.
Michael Dougherty is directing from a screenplay he wrote with Zach Shields. Liles is joining the previously announced cast of Millie Bobby Brown, Vera Farmiga, O’Shea Jackson, Sally Hawkins, Thomas Middleditch and Bradley Whitford.
King Ghidorah is a kaiju film monster that has golden-scaled wings and three heads. Liles plays the middle head, while Alan Maxson is the right head and Richard Dorton is the left head in the epic action-adventure film that pits Godzilla against some of the biggest monsters in pop culture history; additional mo-cap actors contribute to the body movement of the creature.
Michael Dougherty is directing from a screenplay he wrote with Zach Shields. Liles is joining the previously announced cast of Millie Bobby Brown, Vera Farmiga, O’Shea Jackson, Sally Hawkins, Thomas Middleditch and Bradley Whitford.
- 4/26/2018
- by Beatrice Verhoeven
- The Wrap
The Agency for the Performing Arts has “severed ties” with actor Stephen Collins, a company representative told TheWrap. They had no further comment. Formerly represented by Apa agent Jeff Witjas, the decision to no longer rep the actor was made just days after a taped confession that he had molested several young girls surfaced on the internet. The fallout for the actor since the tape surfaced has been harsh and swift and clearly not a lucrative business for anyone who gets a percentage of the actor's salary. See video: Rosie O'Donnell on Friend Stephen Collins’ Molestation Allegations: I'm ‘Shocked’ and ‘Heartbroken’ In response to.
- 10/11/2014
- by Jethro Nededog and Jeff Sneider
- The Wrap
Stephen Collins has been dropped by his Hollywood talent agency. The 7th Heaven actor had been represented by the Agency for the Performing Arts, based in Beverly Hills. But Apa and Collins' lead agent Jeff Witjas severed ties with him on Friday evening, less than a week after the release of a recording in which Collins allegedly admits to molesting young girls. See more Stars Behaving Badly: Hollywood's Recent Mugshots A rep for Apa confirms to The Hollywood Reporter that it has stopped representing him after a five-year relationship but declines to comment further. The move is the latest
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- 10/11/2014
- by Austin Siegemund-Broka
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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