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Exclusive: Veteran talent agent Brad Lefler has left Gersh to join Brave Artists Management. Lefler, who started his career in talent management/production with stints at Industry Entertainment and Entertainment 360, spent the last 16 years at Gersh.

“Brad’s extensive expertise, coupled with our history of professional collaboration and personal rapport, ensures that he will be an invaluable asset to the Bam team,” said Bam CEO Mike Gillespie.

Additionally, Bam is launching a Digital/Social Media division. It is led by former Sony Pictures Television executive Jordana Ripp. She began her digital career working with brands such as New York Fashion Week and L’Oreal. In 2014, she joined Sony Pictures TV where she worked in digital marketing and led the digital marketing strategy for Impossible Science, earning nominations for the Streamys and Cynopsis Best of the Best awards.

“Jordana’s rich experience in the digital world makes her the perfect candidate...

Exclusive: Brave Artists Management continues to bolster its ranks with the promotion of Danielle Diramarian to Manager and the addition of Ben Pollack, previously with A3, and Luna Wise, to the talent management team.

Diramarian, praised for her dedication to talent management, started as a talent intern and was the first assistant at the launch of the company.

“Danielle has been an integral part in our companies success and I’m very excited to have her in the manager ranks,” said Brave Artists Management CEO Mike Gillespie. “We’re also thrilled to bring on board Ben and Luna, who bring a wide range of industry experience and fresh perspectives.”

Chelsea Streano, Abby Johnson and Adrian Hamerski

During the Covid-19 pandemic, Bam hired managers Chelsea Streano from Innovative Artists, Abby Johnson from The Green Room, and Adrian Hamerski, formerly with Buchwald, to the talent team.

“The addition of Chelsea, Abby, and...

In select theaters on April 24, 2020 comes Robert The Bruce.

Check out the trailer now.

This spring, Fathom Events, Paramount Pictures and Screen Media present limited theatrical screenings in March and April of two films to commemorate Scotland’s fight for independence in the 13th century: Paramount’s award-winning epic Braveheart and Screen Media’s U.S. premiere of the new feature film Robert the Bruce.

Tickets for Braveheart are available now, while tickets for Robert the Bruce will be available on February 28. Advance tickets for both films can be purchased at www.FathomEvents.com or participating theater box offices.

In 1306, Robert the Bruce, a member of the nobility who failed to support William Wallace’s rebellion at a critical time, crowns himself King and takes the cause of Scotland’s freedom as his own. But he cannot overcome England’s power. Defeated again and again, his army scatters, Scotland’s nobility abandons him,...

This spring, Fathom Events, Paramount Pictures and Screen Media present limited theatrical screenings in March and April of two films to commemorate Scotland's fight for independence in the 13th century: Paramount's award-winning epic Braveheart and Screen Media's U.S. premiere of the new feature film Robert the Bruce.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary, Braveheart won five Academy Awards&#174, including Best Picture, and will screen on March 22 and 23. Robert the Bruce will make its U.S. premiere in a one-day-only presentation on April 16. In addition to these special screenings, Braveheart will be available in a Limited Edition 25th anniversary 4K Ultra HD Steelbook beginning May 5 from Paramount Home Entertainment.

A richly detailed saga of power, passion and the fight for freedom, Braveheart stars Mel Gibson (who also took home the Oscar for Best Director) as William Wallace, a bold Scotsman who rallies his countrymen to liberation from oppressive English rule. Fathom...

“In the Year of our Lord 1314, patriots of Scotland – starving and outnumbered – charged the fields of Bannockburn. They fought like warrior poets; they fought like Scotsmen, and won their freedom. “

With the massive popularity of Outlander and the continuing discussion of its independence, Scotland is never far from the headlines — and the 700th anniversary of its fight to be free makes it an ideal time to bring its vivid, thrilling history to the big screen with Two upcoming cinematic events.

This spring, Fathom Events, Paramount Pictures and Screen Media present limited theatrical screenings in March and April of two films to commemorate Scotland’s fight for independence in the 13th century: Paramount’s award-winning epic Braveheart and Screen Media’s U.S. premiere of the new feature film Robert the Bruce.

Tickets for Braveheart are available now, while tickets for Robert the Bruce will be available on February 28. Advance tickets...

Mike Gillespie has been staffing up his Brave Artists Management, which he launched in January. Eric Kind, formerly of Kind Management, was brought in as Executive Partner in late April, while Eric Skinner has joined as Partner, reuniting with Gillespie. Additionally, Bam has added managers Tom Bixby, Karli Doumanis and Kimberly Kottwitz.

Kind has 20 years of industry experience and has worked in studio business and legal affairs, casting, agency and management at Lionsgate Television, Sovereign Talent Group, and Casting House La and NY. Most recently, he was the owner/manager of Kind Management.

Kind’s clients include Amanda Clayton Lou Ferrigno Jr., Conor Husting and Shayan Sobhian...

Earlier this month, The 100 fandom came together in Boston for Conageddon 2019 to celebrate the upcoming season of the show and to enjoy the convention that promotes an intimate fan experience each year.

Conageddon is a convention that was created by Bob Morley, Eliza Taylor, Zach McGowan, Mike Gillespie, and Thomas Leath that focuses on bringing The 100 actors to the Us more prominently.

It was with their hard work and with the valuable assistance from lovely volunteers throughout the weekend that made Conageddon as memorable as it is.

Having the actors involved in the creation was a great asset too, allowing for two parties for the fans that had the cast in attendance which helped create some great memories along the way.

There was also the addition of a live stream for several panels, giving fans that couldn't go the chance to see what was happening. This approach helped remove some...

Talent manager Mike Gillespie, most recently at Primary Wave Entertainment, has launched his own talent management company, Brave Artists Management.

“After 12 years in Los Angeles, I’m very proud to start my own company,” said Gillespie. “I’m very fortunate to have amazing clients that understand my passion for this industry and with hard work and determination we will find success in this next chapter. I’m also very grateful for all the mentors I’ve had, what I’ve learned and how they continue to encourage me.”

Gillespie began his career in publicity at The Jim Henson Company and segued to talent representation with a move to UTA where he worked for five years, starting in the mailroom and working his up to talent agent. He then made the choice to switch to management and was instrumental in launching Intellectual Artist Management, along with Partners David Guillod and Jeff Morrone.

Disappointed Cleveland Cavaliers fans are consoling themselves Thursday night with a hilarious series of memes mocking the infuriating moment Cleveland’s hopes of winning were dashed, and LeBron James realized it.

The first game of the 2018 NBA finals was tight, with the Cavs and the Golden State Warriors battling right up to the end of regulation. That was until Cavs shooting guard J.R. Smith made a gaffe that will live on in Finals folklore.

With the score tied following a missed George Hill free throw with five seconds left in the game, Smith rebounded the missed free throw and apparently forgot that the game was tied. Instead of attempting to shoot, or call a timeout, Smith held the ball in what appeared to be an attempt to run out the clock. This put the game into overtime, during which Golden State romped to a 10-point victory. You can watch the debacle in the tweet below.

David Arquette and Sean Patrick Flanery have joined “Outlander” star Sam Heughan and newcomer Arabella Oz in the indie movie “When the Starlight Ends,” TheWrap has learned. First-time filmmaker Adam Sigal is writing and directing the film, which recently started production in Los Angeles. Patrick Hughes, Bryan O’Connell, Mike Gillespie and Eric Skinner are producing for Intellectual Films (a Primary Wave Company) alongside Christopher Lemole and Armory Films. Also Read: ‘Outlander’ Teases End of #Droughtlander With Homage to Series’ Original Poster (Photos) “Starlight” is a surreal dark comedy that follows a struggling writer (Heughan) who, in a deep depression after losing the love.

Sam Heughan (“Outlander”) is set to star opposite newcomer Arabella Oz in the indie movie “When the Starlight Ends,” which hails from first-time writer-director Adam Sigal, TheWrap has learned.

Patrick Hughes, Bryan O’Connell, Mike Gillespie and Eric Skinner are producing for Intellectual Films (a Primary Wave Company) alongside Christopher Lemole and Armory Films. Production starts next month in Los Angeles.

Also Read: 10 Sundance Breakout Stars Led by Melissa Rauch, Julia Garner and the ‘Knock Knock’ Girls

“Starlight” is a surreal dark comedy that follows a struggling writer who, in a deep depression after losing the love of his life,...

A new company has launched into the Australian film distribution sector charging producers a flat fee for its service.

The model varies from a typical film distribution company which takes a percentage of box office revenue.

The Melbourne-based Backlot Studios is led by directors Tony Ianiro and Mark D’Angelo, both most recently of Paramount Pictures.

The company’s first film will be Richard Gray’s Aussie Rules-based film Blinder. It opens on March 7.

D’Angelo told Encore: “Part of our service is to liase with the producers and work with them as to how wide a film should go. Our job is to assess everything on a case by case basis. We can move a bit more fluidly.

Blinder was originally to be distributed this month through Jump Street Films but was dropped after Jump Street formed an exclusive distribution deal with Us-based multi-purpose film company Cargo Entertainment.

Gray...

Australian director Richard Gray has secured an impressive cast for upcoming Us feature The Lookalike. Justin Long, John Corbett, Luis Guzman, Jerry O'Connell, Gina Gershon, and Gillian Jacobs have all signed onto the project, which commences principle photography on November 28. To be filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Paradise Island, Bahamas, The Lookalike is an indie thriller said to be in the same vein of True Romance and Get Shorty. Gray.s previous credits include Summer Coda, starring Rachael Taylor and Academy Award nominee Jacki Weaver, and Mine Games, which has just completed the festival circuit.

His latest film, Blinder, gets wide theatrical release in Australia on February 21, 2013. The Lookalike was written by Gray.s wife Michele Gray, who is also producing. Producing alongside the pair are Justin Long, Richard Gray, Mike Gillespie, Frank Lotito, Virginia Kay, and Kaine Harling. .

A new film by the director of Summer Coda has been announced for a late January theatrical release.

Blinder, the third feature film by Richard Gray after Summer Coda and the yet to be released Mine Games is scheduled for a January 24 opening.

The film began production in February in Torquay, Victoria before moving to Boston, USA to finish filming.

The story follows a former Afl player Tom, played by The Slap’s Oliver Ackland, who flees Australia on the back of a scandal that ended his career before it began.

On returning to clear his his name he reignites a relationship with an ex girlfriend. With his return also comes revelations regarding the shameful aftermath of his team’s grand final begin to cause termoil in his life once again.

Producing with Gray is co-writer Michele Davis-Gray as well as Virginia Kay, Mike Gillespie and Chris Lemole, executive produced...

New Australian film Blinder has begun its ten week shoot in Victoria before moving to Boston, USA with the announcement of a new cast member.

Blinder, the story of a ex-Aussie Rules player who fled Australia after a scandal kicked off yesterday in Torquay.

Josh Helman (Animal Kingdom, The Pacific) has been added to the film, written and directed by Richard Gray (Summer Coda and the upcoming Mine Games).

Helman joins the cast line up that includes Oliver Ackland, Rose McIver, Steve Bisley, Anna Hutchinson, Zoe Carides and Angus Sampson.

The film which is privately funded is produced co-writers Scott Didier and Michele Gray as well as former Afl players Glenn Archer, Adrian Gleeson and Sam Kekovich, Virginia Kay, Bryce Menzies, Chris Lemole and Mike Gillespie.

Synopsis: Having fled Australia on the back of a football scandal that ended his career before it started, Tom (Ackland) returns home to clear...

Afl feature film Blinder has unveiled its cast ahead of a 10-week shoot which begins next month in Victoria.

The film will star Oliver Ackland (The Slap), Rose McIver (The Lovely Bones), Steve Bisley (Red Hill), Anna Hutchison (Wild Boys), Zoe Carides (Death In Brunswick), Bob Morley (Road Train) and Angus Sampson (Insidious).

Ackland plays an ex-footballer who returns home after a long absence to clear his name and reignite an old flame.

Richard Gray (Summer Coda, Mine Games) is directing the screenplay he co-wrote with Scott Didier and Michele Gray. They are also producing the film alongside former footballers Glenn Archer, Adrian Gleeson and Sam Kekovich, as well as Virginia Kay, Bryce Menzies, Chris Lemole and Mike Gillespie.

.I grew up holidaying with family on the Great Ocean Road and always dreamed of shooting a film there," Gray said in a statement. "We have locations from Torquay to Apollo...

Afl feature film Blinder has unveiled its cast ahead of a 10-week shoot which begins next month in Victoria. The film will star Oliver Ackland (The Slap), Rose McIver (The Lovely Bones), Steve Bisley (Red Hill), Anna Hutchison (Wild Boys), Zoe Carides (Death In Brunswick), Bob Morley (Road Train) and Angus Sampson (Insidious). Ackland plays an ex-footballer who returns home after a long absence to clear his name and reignite an old flame. Richard Gray (Summer Coda, Mine Games) is directing the screenplay he co-wrote with Scott Didier and Michele Gray. They are also producing the film alongside former footballers Glenn Archer, Adrian Gleeson and Sam Kekovich, as well as Virginia Kay, Bryce Menzies, Chris Lemole and Mike Gillespie. .I grew up holidaying with family on...

Afl feature film Blinder has unveiled its cast ahead of a 10-week shoot which begins next month in Victoria. The film will star Oliver Ackland (The Slap), Rose McIver (The Lovely Bones), Steve Bisley (Red Hill), Anna Hutchison (Wild Boys), Zoe Carides (Death In Brunswick), Bob Morley (Road Train) and Angus Sampson (Insidious). Ackland plays an ex-footballer who returns home after a long absence to clear his name and reignite an old flame. Richard Gray (Summer Coda, Mine Games) is directing the screenplay he co-wrote with Scott Didier and Michele Gray. They are also producing the film alongside former footballers Glenn Archer, Adrian Gleeson and Sam Kekovich, as well as Virginia Kay, Bryce Menzies, Chris Lemole and Mike Gillespie. .I grew up holidaying with family on...

Director Richard Gray

Casting has been announced for Australian Afl film Blinder, directed by Summer Coda’s Richard Gray.

Oliver Ackland (The Slap, Cloudstreet, Wasted on the Young), Rose McIver (The Lovely Bones), Steve Bisley (Red Hill), Angus Sampson (Insidious), Anna Hutchison (Wild Boys), Zoe Carides (Death in Brunswick) and Bob Morley (Road Train) will begin a 10 week shoot in Torquay Victoria on February 20 before moving to Boston Massachusetts.

Written by Gray, Scott Didier and Michele Gray, the film is produced by the three as well as Afl greats Glenn Archer, Adrian Gleeson and Sam Kekovich as well as Virginia Kay, Bryce Menzies and Us producers Chris Lemole and Mike Gillespie.

The story is of an ex-footballer who reignites an old flame after a long absence away from his home town, Blinder promises to be “a sports drama brimming with romance and scandal.”

Gray said: “We have locations from Torquay...

Richard Gray will direct Mine Games, produced by Zero Gravity's Mark Holder and Christine Holder as well as Mike Gillespie of Yellow Brick Productions. Mine Games is a story of friends who make a shocking discovery in an abandoned mine. Story revolves around a group of young friends who make a shocking discovery in an abandoned mine while on vacation. Variety reports that With time looping back on itself, the group becomes aware that one of them will be responsible for the demise of the rest of them.

Richard Gray will direct Mine Games, produced by Zero Gravity's Mark Holder and Christine Holder as well as Mike Gillespie of Yellow Brick Productions. Mine Games is a story of friends who make a shocking discovery in an abandoned mine. Story revolves around a group of young friends who make a shocking discovery in an abandoned mine while on vacation. Variety reports that With time looping back on itself, the group becomes aware that one of them will be responsible for the demise of the rest of them.