Renee Zellweger played Bridget Jones so well that boyfriend Ant Anstead actually assumed her British accent was homegrown. That particular fun fact was discovered when the two—who began dating in late June after meeting on the set of Ant's Discovery+ show, Celebrity Iou: Joyride—got to know each other while filming the first episode. In the Aug. 23 episode, Renee and Ant, alongside Ant's co-host, Cristy Lee, teamed up to restore two cars as gifts for Jerome and Jerald—two brothers who served as caregivers of the Bridget Jones's Diary star's late publicist, Nanci Ryder. But before they tackled their project head-on, Cristy let her longtime mechanic...
- 8/24/2021
- E! Online
Fans can now watch Renée Zellweger and Ant Anstead's relationship bloom from the beginning. The couple, who met on Discovery+'s new show Celebrity Iou: Joyride, can be seen together on-screen for the first time in the new trailer that just dropped today, July 19. The Oscar winner appeared on the show to give brothers Jerome and Jerald cars after they looked after publicist Nanci Ryder, who passed away in June 2020 following a years-long battle with Als, per a press release. "Renée was so impressed and touched by the meticulous care the brothers took of Nanci while she struggled with the disease that she enlists the help of Ant and Cristy [Lee] to give the brothers the type of car...
- 7/19/2021
- E! Online
Who will be included for the special “In Memoriam” segment for Sunday night’s Oscars 2021 ceremony? With last year’s Academy Awards happening over 14 months ago, it means an even larger number of film veterans have died. Producers will hopefully be offering a longer remembrance and not leaving out people for the sake of time.
Superstar actor Chadwick Boseman died late last summer and is a nominee as Best Actor for his role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Previous Oscar winners from acting categories show who will likely be honored include Sean Connery, Olivia de Havilland, Cloris Leachman and Christopher Plummer. Past acting nominees include Hal Holbrook, Ian Holm, Shirley Knight, George Segal, Cicely Tyson, Max von Sydow and Stuart Whitman.
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Almost all of the near 100 people on the list below were Academy members.
Superstar actor Chadwick Boseman died late last summer and is a nominee as Best Actor for his role in “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” Previous Oscar winners from acting categories show who will likely be honored include Sean Connery, Olivia de Havilland, Cloris Leachman and Christopher Plummer. Past acting nominees include Hal Holbrook, Ian Holm, Shirley Knight, George Segal, Cicely Tyson, Max von Sydow and Stuart Whitman.
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Almost all of the near 100 people on the list below were Academy members.
- 4/23/2021
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Many TV legends and contributors were included for the “In Memoriam” segment on Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony for ABC. But producers are always forced to omit some of the 100+ insiders who died since the last ceremony. Who was left out of the group that was honored?
With dozens of television veterans having died since last year’s mid-September ceremony, people certainly included were these six TV Academy Hall of Fame members:
Diahann Carroll
Leonard Goldberg (executive at 20th Century Fox and ABC; producer of “Charlie’s Angels” and more)
Jim Lehrer (anchor/reporter of “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour)
Regis Philbin
Carl Reiner
Fred Silverman
SEECelebrity Deaths 2020: In Memoriam Gallery
Even though he wasn’t known for his TV work, blockbuster film actor Chadwick Boseman was featured in the final slot. NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant was not mentioned, even though the event was being held in the Staples Center.
With dozens of television veterans having died since last year’s mid-September ceremony, people certainly included were these six TV Academy Hall of Fame members:
Diahann Carroll
Leonard Goldberg (executive at 20th Century Fox and ABC; producer of “Charlie’s Angels” and more)
Jim Lehrer (anchor/reporter of “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour)
Regis Philbin
Carl Reiner
Fred Silverman
SEECelebrity Deaths 2020: In Memoriam Gallery
Even though he wasn’t known for his TV work, blockbuster film actor Chadwick Boseman was featured in the final slot. NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant was not mentioned, even though the event was being held in the Staples Center.
- 9/21/2020
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
For Sunday’s Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony on ABC, producers will have the always difficult task of assembling a memoriam segment. Even though the event hosted by Jimmy Kimmel will be virtual, it’s a certainty they will include the popular “In Memoriam” on the show.
With over 100 television veterans having died since last year’s mid-September ceremony, those expected to be honored would include such TV legends and TV Academy Hall of Fame members:
Diahann Carroll
Leonard Goldberg (executive at 20th Century Fox and ABC; producer of “Charlie’s Angels” and more)
Jim Lehrer (anchor/reporter of “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour)
Regis Philbin
Carl Reiner
Fred Silverman
SEECelebrity Deaths 2020: In Memoriam Gallery
Even though they weren’t known for their TV work, it’s very likely NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant and blockbuster film actor Chadwick Boseman will be honored. Also among the dozens most likely included since they...
With over 100 television veterans having died since last year’s mid-September ceremony, those expected to be honored would include such TV legends and TV Academy Hall of Fame members:
Diahann Carroll
Leonard Goldberg (executive at 20th Century Fox and ABC; producer of “Charlie’s Angels” and more)
Jim Lehrer (anchor/reporter of “MacNeil/Lehrer NewsHour)
Regis Philbin
Carl Reiner
Fred Silverman
SEECelebrity Deaths 2020: In Memoriam Gallery
Even though they weren’t known for their TV work, it’s very likely NBA Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant and blockbuster film actor Chadwick Boseman will be honored. Also among the dozens most likely included since they...
- 9/20/2020
- by Chris Beachum
- Gold Derby
Former members of PR firm Baker Winokur Ryder (Bwr) announced on Tuesday the establishment of The Initiative Group, a bicoastal PR company they describe as an “entertainment and corporate lifestyle public relations collective.”
Partners in the new firm include former Bwr senior publicists Cindy Guagenti, Paulette Kam, Gary Mantoosh, Christina Papadopoulos, Lisa Perkins, Jamie Skinner and Alex Spieller who struck out on their own after the decades-old Bwr was dissolved and absorbed into parent company Burson Cohn & Wolf last month, citing “the tremendous impact Covid-19 has had on the entertainment industry” for the decision.
They bring with them a roster of clients that includes Connie Britton, Drew Carey, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Regina Hall, Garrett Hedlund, Danai Gurira, Anna Kendrick, Matt LeBlanc, Allen Leech, Melissa Leo, Mario Lopez, Joe Manganiello, Tatiana Maslany, Evan Mock, Kathryn Newton, Adam Rodriguez, Mj Rodriguez, Glen Powell, Zoe Saldana, Adam Sandler, Alexandra Shipp and Bellamy Young.
Partners in the new firm include former Bwr senior publicists Cindy Guagenti, Paulette Kam, Gary Mantoosh, Christina Papadopoulos, Lisa Perkins, Jamie Skinner and Alex Spieller who struck out on their own after the decades-old Bwr was dissolved and absorbed into parent company Burson Cohn & Wolf last month, citing “the tremendous impact Covid-19 has had on the entertainment industry” for the decision.
They bring with them a roster of clients that includes Connie Britton, Drew Carey, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Regina Hall, Garrett Hedlund, Danai Gurira, Anna Kendrick, Matt LeBlanc, Allen Leech, Melissa Leo, Mario Lopez, Joe Manganiello, Tatiana Maslany, Evan Mock, Kathryn Newton, Adam Rodriguez, Mj Rodriguez, Glen Powell, Zoe Saldana, Adam Sandler, Alexandra Shipp and Bellamy Young.
- 6/30/2020
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Former Bwr publicists Cindy Guagenti, Paulette Kam, Gary Mantoosh, Christina Papadopoulos, Lisa Perkins, Jamie Skinner and Alex Spieller are opening the doors to The Initiative Group, a new bi-coastal entertainment and corporate lifestyle public relations collective.
The group, who departed the Bcw owned-bwr last month, will be equal partners in the new venture.
The partners are bringing with them their entire client roster of over 150 clients including Connie Britton, Drew Carey, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Regina Hall, Garrett Hedlund, Danai Gurira, Anna Kendrick, Matt LeBlanc, Allen Leech, Melissa Leo, Mario Lopez, Joe Manganiello, Tatiana Maslany, Evan Mock, Kathryn Newton, Adam Rodriguez, Mj Rodriguez, Glen Powell, Zoe Saldana, Adam Sandler, Alexandra Shipp and Bellamy Young. The corporate lifestyle clients that will be joining include Beaches and Sandals Resorts, Gelson’s Markets, USA Cycling, Pair of Thieves, Nalip, among others. The company will operate out of Los Angeles and New York City.
In addition to its traditional personal,...
The group, who departed the Bcw owned-bwr last month, will be equal partners in the new venture.
The partners are bringing with them their entire client roster of over 150 clients including Connie Britton, Drew Carey, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Regina Hall, Garrett Hedlund, Danai Gurira, Anna Kendrick, Matt LeBlanc, Allen Leech, Melissa Leo, Mario Lopez, Joe Manganiello, Tatiana Maslany, Evan Mock, Kathryn Newton, Adam Rodriguez, Mj Rodriguez, Glen Powell, Zoe Saldana, Adam Sandler, Alexandra Shipp and Bellamy Young. The corporate lifestyle clients that will be joining include Beaches and Sandals Resorts, Gelson’s Markets, USA Cycling, Pair of Thieves, Nalip, among others. The company will operate out of Los Angeles and New York City.
In addition to its traditional personal,...
- 6/30/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
There’s a new publicity firm in town.
A group of former Bwr senior publicists has launched The Initiative Group, with offices in Los Angeles and New York. The partners include Cindy Guagenti, Paulette Kam, Gary Mantoosh, Christina Papadopoulos, Lisa Perkins, Jamie Skinner and Alex Spieller.
Initiative’s roster of longtime clients and emerging talent includes Connie Britton, Drew Carey, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Regina Hall, Garrett Hedlund, Danai Gurira, Anna Kendrick, Matt LeBlanc, Allen Leech, Melissa Leo, Mario Lopez, Joe Manganiello, Tatiana Maslany, Evan Mock, Kathryn Newton, Adam Rodriguez, Mj Rodriguez, Glen Powell, Zoe Saldana, Adam Sandler, Alexandra Shipp and Bellamy Young.
On the corporate side, Initiative represents Beaches and Sandals Resorts, Gelson’s Markets, USA Cycling, Pair of Thieves and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (Nalip).
“We see an exciting future for The Initiative Group,” the partners said in a statement. “We are a combination of young...
A group of former Bwr senior publicists has launched The Initiative Group, with offices in Los Angeles and New York. The partners include Cindy Guagenti, Paulette Kam, Gary Mantoosh, Christina Papadopoulos, Lisa Perkins, Jamie Skinner and Alex Spieller.
Initiative’s roster of longtime clients and emerging talent includes Connie Britton, Drew Carey, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Regina Hall, Garrett Hedlund, Danai Gurira, Anna Kendrick, Matt LeBlanc, Allen Leech, Melissa Leo, Mario Lopez, Joe Manganiello, Tatiana Maslany, Evan Mock, Kathryn Newton, Adam Rodriguez, Mj Rodriguez, Glen Powell, Zoe Saldana, Adam Sandler, Alexandra Shipp and Bellamy Young.
On the corporate side, Initiative represents Beaches and Sandals Resorts, Gelson’s Markets, USA Cycling, Pair of Thieves and the National Association of Latino Independent Producers (Nalip).
“We see an exciting future for The Initiative Group,” the partners said in a statement. “We are a combination of young...
- 6/30/2020
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Sushant Singh Rajput, a Bollywood actor who jumped from TV to the big screen and starred in the Netflix action film “Drive,” died Sunday at age 34.
Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai home; local media report that according to police, his cause of death was an apparent suicide by hanging.
Born in 1986, Rajput began his acting career on television in the 2008 drama “Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil” (“In Which Country Does My Heart Live”). After stints on successful shows like the soap opera “Pavitra Rishta,” Rajput made the jump to film in 2013 beginning with the buddy film “Kai Po Che!” and the romantic comedy “Shuddh Desi Romance.”
Also Read: Iconic 'Batman' Writer Denny O'Neil Dies at 81
What followed was a series of successful films in which he had both starring and supporting roles, among them the 2014 film “Pk,” the fifth highest grossing Indian film of all time,...
Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai home; local media report that according to police, his cause of death was an apparent suicide by hanging.
Born in 1986, Rajput began his acting career on television in the 2008 drama “Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil” (“In Which Country Does My Heart Live”). After stints on successful shows like the soap opera “Pavitra Rishta,” Rajput made the jump to film in 2013 beginning with the buddy film “Kai Po Che!” and the romantic comedy “Shuddh Desi Romance.”
Also Read: Iconic 'Batman' Writer Denny O'Neil Dies at 81
What followed was a series of successful films in which he had both starring and supporting roles, among them the 2014 film “Pk,” the fifth highest grossing Indian film of all time,...
- 6/14/2020
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
The Los Angeles County Coroner’s office has made “This Is Us” writer Jas Waters’ cause of death public.
According to the coroner’s report, released Thursday, Waters’ specific cause of death was “hanging,” which has been ruled a suicide.
Waters was a writer on the second season of “This Is Us.” Her other TV credits include Comedy Central’s “Hood Adjacent With James Davis,” VH1’s “The Breaks,” and, most recently, “Kidding” at Showtime. She also has a “story by” credit on the Taraji P. Henson feature “What Men Want.”
In a statement Wednesday after her death became public, “This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman remembered Waters as a “brilliant” writer and storyteller. “Jas was absolutely brilliant and had so many stories still to tell,” he said. “She made an indelible mark on our show and my heart breaks for her loved ones.”
Also Read: Nanci Ryder, Veteran Hollywood Publicist,...
According to the coroner’s report, released Thursday, Waters’ specific cause of death was “hanging,” which has been ruled a suicide.
Waters was a writer on the second season of “This Is Us.” Her other TV credits include Comedy Central’s “Hood Adjacent With James Davis,” VH1’s “The Breaks,” and, most recently, “Kidding” at Showtime. She also has a “story by” credit on the Taraji P. Henson feature “What Men Want.”
In a statement Wednesday after her death became public, “This Is Us” creator Dan Fogelman remembered Waters as a “brilliant” writer and storyteller. “Jas was absolutely brilliant and had so many stories still to tell,” he said. “She made an indelible mark on our show and my heart breaks for her loved ones.”
Also Read: Nanci Ryder, Veteran Hollywood Publicist,...
- 6/12/2020
- by Ross A. Lincoln
- The Wrap
Hollywood is in mourning over the loss of beloved publicist Nanci Ryder. On Thursday, June 11, Ryder, who battled Als for nearly six years, died at the age of 67. Longtime friend Bryan Lourd confirmed the news to The Hollywood Reporter. Ryder's A-list clientele included the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Renée Zellweger, Courteney Cox, Leonardo DiCaprio, Blake Lively, Jennifer Lopez, Michael J. Fox and many more. Following her 2014 diagnosis of the progressive neurodegenerative disease, celebrities rallied around Ryder at annual Walk to Defeat Als events, often wearing "Team Nanci" t-shirts to show their support. In a recent interview with...
- 6/12/2020
- E! Online
Nanci Ryder, the veteran Hollywood publicist whose client list has included megastars like Reese Witherspoon, Leonardo DiCaprio and Renée Zellweger, died Thursday at age 67.
Ryder, who co-founded the PR firm Bwr in 1987 with Paul Baker and Larry Winokur, had been battling Als, the neurological disorder also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. She was diagnosed in 2014 and since that time devoted herself to helping find a cure.
Born in Orlando, Ryder grew up on Long Island and first broke into Hollywood in the late 1970s as a talent agent at David Shapira & Associates before moving into publicity for a variety of companies. In 1984, she launched her own company, working with clients such as Michael J. Fox, DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr., Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Hunt and Woody Harrelson.
Also Read: Bwr Publicity Firm Dissolves After 33 Years in Business
She expanded her roster when she teamed with Baker and Winokur to form Bwr,...
Ryder, who co-founded the PR firm Bwr in 1987 with Paul Baker and Larry Winokur, had been battling Als, the neurological disorder also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. She was diagnosed in 2014 and since that time devoted herself to helping find a cure.
Born in Orlando, Ryder grew up on Long Island and first broke into Hollywood in the late 1970s as a talent agent at David Shapira & Associates before moving into publicity for a variety of companies. In 1984, she launched her own company, working with clients such as Michael J. Fox, DiCaprio, Robert Downey Jr., Sarah Jessica Parker, Helen Hunt and Woody Harrelson.
Also Read: Bwr Publicity Firm Dissolves After 33 Years in Business
She expanded her roster when she teamed with Baker and Winokur to form Bwr,...
- 6/12/2020
- by Thom Geier
- The Wrap
Nanci Ryder, the longtime Hollywood publicist and PR agency exec whose clients included Robert Downey Jr., Woody Harrelson, Sarah Jessica Parker and Michael J. Fox, died today of Als complications in Los Angeles. She was 67.
Ryder had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2014. She lost her ability to speak, walk and more but was adamant about keeping up the fight against Als however she could — mostly using a tablet to communicate. Many friends and colleagues joined her in the battle against Als.
During her 30-year-plus career, Ryder earned a reputation as one of the industry’s most influential publicists, with an ability to recognize and cultivate emerging talent. She mentored many of the mainstays in talent public relations, some of whom have gone on to establish their own practices.
Born in Orlando, Ryder spent her youth on Long Island. In 1979 she moved to Los Angeles,...
Ryder had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, in 2014. She lost her ability to speak, walk and more but was adamant about keeping up the fight against Als however she could — mostly using a tablet to communicate. Many friends and colleagues joined her in the battle against Als.
During her 30-year-plus career, Ryder earned a reputation as one of the industry’s most influential publicists, with an ability to recognize and cultivate emerging talent. She mentored many of the mainstays in talent public relations, some of whom have gone on to establish their own practices.
Born in Orlando, Ryder spent her youth on Long Island. In 1979 she moved to Los Angeles,...
- 6/12/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
Nanci Ryder, who co-founded Baker/Winokur/Ryder (Bwr) Public Relations more than three decades ago, representing top stars such as Reese Witherspoon, Leonardo DiCaprio, Michael J. Fox and Courteney Cox, died Thursday of motor neuron disease Als (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). She was 67.
Ryder was diagnosed with Als in August 2014 and stepped down from Bwr soon after. She went public with her diagnosis in October 2014 and told press — communicating by means of a tablet — that she would dedicate the rest of her life to raising awareness of the disease and finding a cure for it.
Known for her wicked sense of humor and devotion to four-letter words, she continued to tap out jokes long after she lost her voice.
Ryder was a mentor to many in talent public relations who have gone on to practices of their own.
Ryder founded Bwr in 1984, working with clients including Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt,...
Ryder was diagnosed with Als in August 2014 and stepped down from Bwr soon after. She went public with her diagnosis in October 2014 and told press — communicating by means of a tablet — that she would dedicate the rest of her life to raising awareness of the disease and finding a cure for it.
Known for her wicked sense of humor and devotion to four-letter words, she continued to tap out jokes long after she lost her voice.
Ryder was a mentor to many in talent public relations who have gone on to practices of their own.
Ryder founded Bwr in 1984, working with clients including Paul Reiser, Helen Hunt,...
- 6/12/2020
- by Carmel Dagan
- Variety Film + TV
Nanci Ryder, the beloved Hollywood publicist who co-founded Bwr Public Relations, on Thursday lost her courageous six-year battle with Als. She was 67.
Ryder died peacefully at her home in Los Angeles at 2:24 p.m., CAA partner Bryan Lourd, her longtime friend, said.
Ryder was one of the first power publicists in Hollywood, earning the title long before it was part of the show business lexicon thanks to a no-nonsense approach, enviable client list and an office at Bwr where she mentored and groomed some of the industry's top publicists working today.
During her 30-year-plus career, Ryder represented ...
Ryder died peacefully at her home in Los Angeles at 2:24 p.m., CAA partner Bryan Lourd, her longtime friend, said.
Ryder was one of the first power publicists in Hollywood, earning the title long before it was part of the show business lexicon thanks to a no-nonsense approach, enviable client list and an office at Bwr where she mentored and groomed some of the industry's top publicists working today.
During her 30-year-plus career, Ryder represented ...
- 6/11/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Nanci Ryder, the beloved Hollywood publicist who co-founded Bwr Public Relations, on Thursday lost her courageous six-year battle with Als. She was 67.
Ryder died peacefully at her home in Los Angeles at 2:24 p.m., CAA partner Bryan Lourd, her longtime friend, said.
Ryder was one of the first power publicists in Hollywood, earning the title long before it was part of the show business lexicon thanks to a no-nonsense approach, enviable client list and an office at Bwr where she mentored and groomed some of the industry's top publicists working today.
During her 30-year-plus career, Ryder represented ...
Ryder died peacefully at her home in Los Angeles at 2:24 p.m., CAA partner Bryan Lourd, her longtime friend, said.
Ryder was one of the first power publicists in Hollywood, earning the title long before it was part of the show business lexicon thanks to a no-nonsense approach, enviable client list and an office at Bwr where she mentored and groomed some of the industry's top publicists working today.
During her 30-year-plus career, Ryder represented ...
- 6/11/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Longtime Hollywood publicity firm Baker Winokur Ryder (Bwr) will be dissolved into parent company Burson Cohn & Wolf (Bcw) after 33 years in business, Bcw announced on Thursday.
In their statement, Bcw said that several factors, including “the tremendous impact Covid-19 has had on the entertainment industry,” played into the decision to combine Bwr into Bcw Entertainment.
“While several of our Bwr colleagues remain with Bcw in Los Angeles and New York to oversee key client business, sadly we have had to say goodbye to other members of the Bwr team,” the statement read. “We are incredibly grateful to them for all of their contributions to Bwr and the Bcw Group, and we will be providing support to them during their transition.”
Founded by publicists Paul Baker, Larry Winokur and Nanci Ryder in 1987, Bwr’s current client list includes stars like Anna Anthony Anderson, Adam Sandler, Matt LeBlanc, Marcia Gay Harden, Garrett Hedlund,...
In their statement, Bcw said that several factors, including “the tremendous impact Covid-19 has had on the entertainment industry,” played into the decision to combine Bwr into Bcw Entertainment.
“While several of our Bwr colleagues remain with Bcw in Los Angeles and New York to oversee key client business, sadly we have had to say goodbye to other members of the Bwr team,” the statement read. “We are incredibly grateful to them for all of their contributions to Bwr and the Bcw Group, and we will be providing support to them during their transition.”
Founded by publicists Paul Baker, Larry Winokur and Nanci Ryder in 1987, Bwr’s current client list includes stars like Anna Anthony Anderson, Adam Sandler, Matt LeBlanc, Marcia Gay Harden, Garrett Hedlund,...
- 5/21/2020
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Legendary publicity house BWR is closing shop.
The firm’s parent company BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe) informed the staff on Wednesday that it was closing the company, which has offices in Los Angeles and New York City, according to multiple sources.
“We had a feeling something was happening in the last few weeks,” a source told Variety. BWR’s several divisions include talent, television and film, music and corporate, lifestyle and branding. The firm is expected to shutter by the end of May.
Its current talent client roster includes Adam Sandler, Zoe Saldana, Garret Hedlund, Anna Kendrick, Anthony Anderson and Padma Lakshmi, Connie Britton, Jamie Chung, Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Analeigh Tipton.
Multiple sources tell Variety that a number of BWR’s longtime publicists may be setting up a new company.
Bwr was started in 1987 by Paul Baker, Larry Winokur and Nanci Ryder.
The news comes after significant changes to BWR...
The firm’s parent company BCW (Burson Cohn & Wolfe) informed the staff on Wednesday that it was closing the company, which has offices in Los Angeles and New York City, according to multiple sources.
“We had a feeling something was happening in the last few weeks,” a source told Variety. BWR’s several divisions include talent, television and film, music and corporate, lifestyle and branding. The firm is expected to shutter by the end of May.
Its current talent client roster includes Adam Sandler, Zoe Saldana, Garret Hedlund, Anna Kendrick, Anthony Anderson and Padma Lakshmi, Connie Britton, Jamie Chung, Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Analeigh Tipton.
Multiple sources tell Variety that a number of BWR’s longtime publicists may be setting up a new company.
Bwr was started in 1987 by Paul Baker, Larry Winokur and Nanci Ryder.
The news comes after significant changes to BWR...
- 5/21/2020
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: We began hearing news last night about some noise at longstanding, venerable PR firm Baker Winokur Ryder. What we know now from a source is that Bwr’s senior-ranking publicists are forming their own bicoastal entertainment and corporate lifestyle public relations company, apart from parent Bcw.
It has yet to be determined who will go to the unnamed new venture, which is in the spirit of Bwr’s independent roots.
Bwr’s current roster includes such stars Adam Sandler, Matt LeBlanc, Marcia Gay Harden, Garrett Hedlund, Zoe Saldana, Connie Britton, Anthony Anderson, among many others.
Bwr was founded by Paul Baker, Larry Winokur and Nanci Ryder in 1987, and it was during their run that the firm was folded into Bcw.
When reached, Bwr didn’t return comment on the current situation.
It has yet to be determined who will go to the unnamed new venture, which is in the spirit of Bwr’s independent roots.
Bwr’s current roster includes such stars Adam Sandler, Matt LeBlanc, Marcia Gay Harden, Garrett Hedlund, Zoe Saldana, Connie Britton, Anthony Anderson, among many others.
Bwr was founded by Paul Baker, Larry Winokur and Nanci Ryder in 1987, and it was during their run that the firm was folded into Bcw.
When reached, Bwr didn’t return comment on the current situation.
- 5/21/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
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