Obituary: Alan Peters Nov 6, 2009
All very well to say; but Mr Peters, true to the Arts and Crafts Movement in which he had been trained, was working with timber rather than walking sticks , in William Morris s phrase. Solid wood moved: it faded in sunlight, swelled in humidity, dried out in central heating, in constant sympathy with its surroundings. (The Economist)
Stained glass theme for festive stamps Nov 3, 2009
And the second-class stamp, Angel, is taken from a stained-glass window that was designed by 19th century artist William Morris, in the Church of St James at Staveley, in Kendal, Cumbria. A further two stamps taken from stained-glass windows by Holiday are also featured in the collection - Joseph and Shepherd, which cost 56p and 1. (BBC News -- UK)
NAi Booksellers newsletter October 2009 Oct 30, 2009
Apostles of Beauty presents outstanding examples by the movements British originators, such as William Morris and Charles Robert Ashbee, as well as its greatest American practitioners, such as Gustav Stickley and Frank Lloyd Wright. The volume highlights a wide range of objects, including ceramics, furniture, metalwork, paintings, photographs, and textiles. (AbsoluteArts.com)
truTV Gets Sturgis Fever at World's Largest Biker Bar in New Series FULL THROTTLE SALOON Oct 29, 2009
After selling Triad Artists to the William Morris Agency in 1995, Rifkin became President of WMA. In 2000, Rifkin left WMA and formed Cheyenne Enterprises with Bruce Willis. He has since produced such feature films as Hart's War, Tears of the Sun, The Whole Ten Yards, 16 Blocks, Live Free or Die Hard and the mixed martial arts film Blood & Bone. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Lots to Learn at National First Lad... Aug 14, 2009
More than 30 meticulous reproductions of 19th-century wallpaper, including designs by William Morris and a hand-painted, hand-embossed pattern that Ida chose for the. A formal parlor, library, sitting room, bedroom, dining room, breakfast room and kitchen with several family pieces. (Suite101.com)
NBA Star Doug Christie Set to Lace Up His Sneakers and Shoot Baskets to Raise Funding for Vista Del Mar's Autism Enrichment Programs Jun 18, 2009
Other participants and sponsors of this exciting day of play include Variety, William Morris Agency, ICM, The Harlem Globetrotters, Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation, City National Bank, the Zenith and more. All funds raised will support programs for children and families living with autism and other special needs under the leadership of Elaine Hall (Coach E), as seen in the HBO documentary, "Autism: the Musical". (PR Newswire)
Big show-off May 27, 2009
Sculpture is represented by Horatio Greenough, Thomas Crawford, and William Morris Hunt. A pretty impressive offering from one of the oldest independent libraries in the United States, don't you agree. (Boston Globe)
WIATT EXIT LIFTS EMANUEL OF HOLLYWOOD May 26, 2009
Less than a month after a merger with Endeavor, Jim Wiatt, CEO of formerly venerable but now neutered Tinseltown talent agency William Morris, will resign his position, two sources familiar with the matter told The Post ... Despite their history -- Wiatt fired Emanuel when they worked together at talent agency International Creative Management -- a deal to combine William Morris and Endeavor was signed on April 28 ... Wiatt was brought to William Morris to modernize the staid firm, which is more... (New York Post -- Business)
Two talent agencies merge: Tying the knot May 2, 2009
The older, staid partner is the William Morris Agency, which began representing vaudeville performers in 1898 and gradually expanded ... William Morris boasts a thriving literary and music business and has expanded into reality television. (The Economist)
Hollywood's Talent agencies merge Apr 28, 2009
The 111-year-old William Morris Agency said it will join with upstart Endeavor, a 14-year-old agency cofounded by Ari Emanuel, brother to White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel and the inspiration behind the character Ari Gold, the superagent on HBO's "Entourage.". The combined entity will be called William Morris Endeavor Entertainment and have revenue in the range of $250 million to $300 million a year ... William Morris has about 800 employees and a foothold in all entertainment fields from... (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Business)
Humble Tinseltown Talent Shops Create Merger Apr 28, 2009
But that's precisely the story William Morris Agency boss Jim Wiatt and Ari Emanuel, the hot-headed leader of Endeavor Agency and brother of White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel, are trying to sell with their merger ... Wiatt will serve as the new entity's chairman, while Emanuel, Endeavor's Patrick Whitesell and William Morris' Dave Wirtschafter will all serve as co-CEOs ... Combining William Morris' strength in books and music with Endeavor's power base in television and movies is expected... (New York Post -- Business)
Hero Captain's Booty? Apr 17, 2009
"Anything heroic is something people want what with the current economic situation, people want something to hang onto," says Sam Haskell, former worldwide head for television at the William Morris Agency. "To maximize it in the right way should be of the biggest concern to him.". (Fox News)
Galleries: Barsness art at Catharine Clark Apr 12, 2009
Surely Hanuman, Hieronymous Bosch and William Morris have never come this close to meeting before. Work this intricately designed, even by an artist as confident as Barsness, with his daring use of color and mixed media, usually strikes me as airless and prone to quick exhaustion. (San Francisco Chronicle)
William Morris and Endeavor explore a merger Mar 11, 2009
For months, two of Hollywood's biggest talent agencies, Endeavor and William Morris, have quietly been talking merger. Endeavor has momentum, the William Morris Agency has depth, and a combined entity would challenge a leadership position long held by the dominant Creative Artists Agency ... That occurred in 1999, when James Wiatt, then co-chief executive of International Creative Management, left to become co-chief and, later, chief executive of William Morris. (International Herald Tribune)
Party Shuffle Feb 22, 2009
Also scratched was Ed Limato's bacchanal, after the host was told by his William Morris bosses they wouldn't foot the 500,000 bill for his party that lost its buzz in recent years. . (New York Post -- Gossip)
Chris Brown, Rihanna Cancel Appearances Feb 11, 2009
" According to E!, Brown, who has reportedly retreated to a Los Angeles hotel, has also at this weekend's NBA All-Star Game in Phoenix. Brown had been tapped to introduce the players with Shaquille O'Neal before tip-off at Phoenix's U.S. Airways Center. Jordin Sparks will be singing the national anthem. "Chris Brown has withdrawn from NBA All-Star events," an NBA spokeswoman confirmed to E! News. E! has also reported that Rihanna has scheduled for Friday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. "In light of... (VHI.com -- Music News)
A film school's remake by George Lucas Feb 10, 2009
Jim Wiatt, chief executive of the William Morris Agency, which has already donated a workroom in the school's Robert Zemeckis Center for Digital Arts, ducked a call last week about fundraising prospects. "Jim's trying to get companies to contribute," said Christian Muirhead, a William Morris Agency spokesman. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
