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10.05.23

Manatt Represents Majordomo Media in Wheelhouse Deal, HQ Lease and Spotify Podcast Renewals

Manatt Entertainment Partner Sophia Yen represented David Chang’s Majordomo Media in a production deal with Wheelhouse Entertainment, a media group owned by Brent Montgomery and late-night icon Jimmy Kimmel.


09.14.23

Manatt Represents Exceleration Music in Its Acquisition of Redeye

A Manatt team led by Entertainment Partner Monika Tashman represented Exceleration Music, in its acquisition of Redeye, a global digital and physical distribution and music services company.


08.22.23

Manatt Represents Jay Gruska in the Sale of Royalties for Supernatural and Charmed

A Manatt team led by Senior Entertainment Partner Gary Gilbert represented top television composer Jay Gruska in the eight-figure sale of royalties for his hit shows Supernatural and Charmed to Vagabonds LLC.


08.17.23

82 Manatt Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers Guide

Eighty-two Manatt attorneys have been named to the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers in America, which recognizes the nation’s leading lawyers each year based on a nationwide peer-review survey. 


06.09.23

Manatt Represents ‘A Quiet Place’ Duo Scott Beck and Bryan Woods in Upcoming Horror Film ‘Heretic’

Laurence Marks is representingScott Beck and Bryan Woods, script writers and executive producers of A Quiet Place,in directing an upcoming horror film titled Heretic.


06.01.23

Manatt Receives Top Rankings in Chambers USA 2023

Manatt has once again been ranked among the nation’s leading law firms in Chambers’ 2023 USA Guide.


02.27.23

Chatham Featured on ‘Dr. Phil’ Discussing Fighting Celebrity Scams

Chris Chatham appeared on the “Dr. Phil” show to discuss his work defending the titular star and his wife from scams using their names and reputations to take advantage of unexpecting consumers.  


12.23.22

Chatham Named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2022 Top Dealmakers

Manatt Entertainment Partner Chris Chatham was named as one of Hollywood’s Top Dealmakers of 2022 by The Hollywood Reporter, a list that recognizes professionals spearheading influential transactions of all kinds.  Chatham was acknowledged for his multiple deals representing some of ...


12.07.22

Three Manatt Entertainment Partners Named to Variety’s 2022 Dealmakers Impact Report

Manatt Entertainment Leader Jordan Bromley and Partners Chris Chatham and Sophia Yen were named to Variety’s 2022 Dealmakers Impact Report, which recognizes advisors who can generate financial growth for their clients even in economic contraction. Bromley’s feature highlighted his ...


11.30.22

Manatt Represents Hello Bello in Dr. Seuss Licensing Deal

Manatt Entertainment Partner Chris Chatham represents Hello Bello, a baby care startup co-founded by Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, in its licensing agreement with Dr. Seuss to produce “The Grinch” themed diapers.This new collaboration will also support Hello Bello’s “Giving ...