You can now add Nu Image/Millenium, Intermedia and Mark Gill and Neil Sacker’s The Film Department to the list of companies with interim deals with the WGA… One way or another, this town will get back to work again… right?

AMPTP talks.  At least we know what the hold-up is all about now.
http://www.mediaweek.com/mw/news/recent_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003704834

This begins the first in our series on covering agents.  There has been an old list floating around for too long.  We’ve attempted to update it as best we can.  First up: DISNEY & DREAMWORKS.
DISNEY
CAA- Lit – Brian Siberell, Jessica Matthews
CAA – Talent – Kimberly Hodgert, Dave Bugliari
Endeavor – Lit – Bryan Besser, Talent – [...]

We had heard this was in the works (see: DEAL OR NO DEAL?), and now it’s confirmed.  Sean Bailey, formerly of Live Planet, has set up his own company, Ideology Inc., and signed a two year first look deal with Disney.  Sean is a superb writer/producer and an all-round good guy (with a sweet jump-shot)… We’re happy [...]

As previously reported (see: WGA CUTTING MORE DEALS.), Overture (MAD MONEY) closed their interim deal with the WGA today.  They can now get to work on their 2009 slate. 

Participant Productions (AN INCONVENIENT TRUTH, GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, THE KITE RUNNER) is looking for an assistant to their Vice-President of Digital.  Will be on the ground floor assisting in the creation and management of the recently launched www.TakePart.com Must be tech savvy and have a strong interest in online content, production and marketing.  Resume [...]

Sure beats the cost of a Mckee seminar.
THURSDAY JANUARY 31:
TEACHING THURSDAYS AT WARNER BROS: Every Thursday writers of various genres are invited to join us at Gate 2 at Warner Bros, making themselves available to discuss story, structure and everything in between. For our second Teaching Thursday it’s MULTI-CAMERA COMEDY DAY! Join the cool kids [...]

A top agency needs two new assistants.  An assistant to the head of the literary department and an assistant to a talent agent dealing with comedians.  Resumes to: lhamaguchi@sbcglobal.net
ICM is hiring, not firing.  Looking for a motivated, highly detailed assistant to an agent.  Bachelors degree required.  Great verbal and written communication skills.  Resumes and cover letters [...]

There’s something appealing about being a 3rd assist… I just can’t put my finger on it yet… 
Active Producer based on the Universal lot seeks a 3rd Assistant.  Company has many projects in production and development.  This position will work with the other assistants to handle a busy office.  All of the regular assistant duties.  Must possess [...]

Resumes to Erin@thehelpcompany.com for all jobs below:
personal assistant/house manager in Pacific PalisadesPosition:Personal Assistant
Description:Full-time Assistant needed for busy couple. Duties include scheduling, travel arrangements, liaise with vendors, organize the home, supervise staff, run errands, and ensure everything runs smoothly. You must have amazing computer skills and be well versed with a MAC. Must have 5 years [...]

A list of terminated TV deals making the rounds:
20thAbbot, Kevin
CAA
Reba; Two Guys & a Girl; RoseanneAdler, Barbie
Endeavor
My Name is Earl; Arrested Development
Berg, Gretchen & Aaron Harberts
ICM
Women’s Murder Club (remain on staff); Pepper Dennis (created)
Black, Chris
Endeavor
Standoff; Vanished, Desperate Housewives
Eisendrath, John
ICM
K-ville; Alias; Beverly Hills 90210
Falls, Kevin
UTA
Journeyman (pilot); Shark; Head Cases; Lyon’s Den; West Wing
Kaplow, Lawrence
CAA
K-ville; House
Lisco, Jonathan
UTA
K-ville (creator); [...]

Hearing a lot of talk again that the WGA has come to terms with AMPTP, and that we can expect an announcement shortly… sound too good to be true?