UTA Shake Up: Matt Rice Named President of Filmed Entertainment

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What happened

The exec will be joined by newly elevated managing partners Allan Haldeman, Blair Kohan, Jay Gassner and Julien Thuan, as well as a Filmed Entertainment Board.

Key facts

  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 16:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

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  1. UTA Shake Up: Matt Rice Named President of Filmed Entertainment

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