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US firm returns $400m fund to Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi murder
The fund given by MBS to US talent agency Endeavor last spring was aimed at diversifying the kingdom's economy.
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A Beverly Hills-based talent agency, Endeavor, has returned a $400m investment fund to Saudi Arabia and cancelled its contract with the kingdom over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, the New York Times reported.
The fund was given to the firm's chief Ariel Emanuel during a high-profile Hollywood party last spring, which brought together Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS), Disney chief executive Robert Iger and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, among others.
The money was meant to fund the growth of Endeavor and diversify the kingdom's economy through the agency's work in various industries, including sports and film production.
But following the murder of Khashoggi, the firm returned the fund, protesting the murder, and effectively ending its relationship with Saudi Arabia, according to two NYT sources with knowledge of the deal.
The move came months after several international companies, including Uber and Goldman Sachs, cancelled plans to attend an investment conference in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, in October last year.
It also followed Richard Branson, founder of the British media and technology conglomerate Virgin Group, suspending talks with Saudi Arabia over potential investment in his business ventures, the NYT reported.
During a tour of the United States last spring, MBS met a number of US politicians and business leaders, seeking deals to develop Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and reduce the country's dependence on oil.
During the trip, he signed deals with film theatre company AMC and amusement park operator Six Flags to expand into the kingdom and promote its entertainment industry, reported the NYT.
Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and critic of the Riyadh government, was killed at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on October 2.
After weeks of repeated denials that it had anything to do with his disappearance, the kingdom eventually acknowledged that its officials were behind the murder. The whereabouts of his remains are still unknown.
According to Turkish officials, Khashoggi's body was cut into pieces, which were then likely burned in an outdoor furnace in the garden of the consulate general's residence, about 300 metres from the consulate.
Khashoggi's death and the following cover-up led to discontent in Washington over Saudi Arabia's human rights record.
On Thursday, some US senators challenged President Donald Trump's nominee to the post of US ambassador to Saudi Arabia, to take a tough line on human rights and other abuses it the kingdom.
The senators accused the kingdom of a litany of misdeeds and one senator criticised MBS as going "full gangster".
Last month, the House of Representatives passed a resolution that would end the US support for the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen, a strong rebuke for Riyadh.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/03/firm-returns-400m-fund-saudi-arabia-khashoggi-murder-190309075433349.html
Endeavor Talent Agency
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Industry Talent and Literary Agencies
Successor William Morris Endeavor
Founded 1995; 24 years ago
in Beverly Hills, California, United States
Defunct July 2009; 9 years ago
Headquarters Beverly Hills, California
, United States
Key people
Ari Emanuel
Patrick Whitesell
Rick Rosen
Tom Strickler
David Greenblatt
Website www.wmeentertainment.com
The Endeavor Talent Agency was a Beverly Hills-based talent agency founded by Ari Emanuel, Rick Rosen, Tom Strickler, and David Greenblatt. It was launched in March 1995 and went on to represent a wide variety of acclaimed film and television stars. In April 2009, Emanuel and Endeavor executive Patrick Whitesell orchestrated a merger with The William Morris Agency,[1] resulting in William Morris Endeavor.
Contents
1 History
1.1 Formation
1.2 1996–2003: Expansion / Whitesell Joins
1.3 2003–2009: Continued Growth
1.4 2009 - Present
2 References
3 External links
4 Further reading
History
Formation
The roots of Endeavor can be traced to the ICM Agency, where founders Emanuel, Rosen, Strickler, and Greenblatt were all top television agents. In early 1995, they formed a plan to start their own agency, which was ultimately discovered by ICM Chairman Jeff Berg.[2]
On March 29, the four agents were fired from ICM and immediately formed Endeavor. The agency began operations on March 30, working mainly with television clients from an office above the former Islands Restaurant in South Beverly Hills. Co-founder Ari Emanuel and the Endeavor Agency were the basis for the character Ari Gold, and his Miller Gold Agency, on HBO's Entourage.[3]
1996–2003: Expansion / Whitesell Joins
In 1996, Endeavor moved to a new high-rise building at 9601 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills. Three new partners from CAA quickly joined the company: David Lonner, Doug Robinson, and Adam Venit. Lonner's clientele included the feature directors that Endeavor needed to solidify its standing as a full service agency. Robinson and Venit were the first actors' agents and had a client list that included Hank Azaria, Adam Sandler, and David Spade (all of whom are now represented by WME).
The Endeavor talent department grew dramatically during the next eight years, mainly with the 2001 addition of former CAA talent head, Patrick Whitesell. Whitesell led the development of the agency's list of feature film headliners, with a talent pool that included Ben Affleck, Christian Bale, Matt Damon, Hugh Jackman, and Jude Law.[4] The group also signed several comedy stars during that period, including Sacha Baron Cohen, Kevin James, and Charlie Sheen.
2003–2009: Continued Growth
By 2003, Endeavor had become one of the industry's fastest-growing talent agencies. In June of that year, they relocated to 9601 Wilshire Boulevard in Beverly Hills, which is now the current headquarters of WME. The Wilshire office was designed by UCLA professor and architect Neil Denari with wall graphics by 2x4 of New York City.[5] For this project, NMDA Inc., the company of Neil Denari, and associate architect Interior Architects received the 2007 Institute Honor Award for Interior Architecture from the American Institute of Architects (AIA).[6][7][8]
In 2006, agent Nancy Josephson left ICM after the company went through an ownership change. Endeavor quickly brought in Josephson and her clients – Friends creators Marta Kauffman and David Crane, Craig Ferguson, Tyra Banks, and director David Frankel. Soon after, ICM agents Matt Solo and Robert Newman joined as well. Solo's roster included The Shield creator Shawn Ryan, while Newman's brought esteemed film directors Guillermo Del Toro, Baz Luhrmann, Danny Boyle and Robert Rodriguez.
2008 brought four key additions from UTA, including talent agents Sharon Jackson and Nick Stevens. Their clients, Will Arnett, Jack Black, Jonah Hill, Amy Poehler, and Ben Stiller, bolstered the agency's comedy department.[9]
2009 - Present
Main article: William Morris Endeavor
In 2008, Emanuel and Whitesell began preliminary discussions with the William Morris Agency about a company merger. By April 2009, the announcement was made and William Morris Endeavor was formed.[10] WMA ultimately relocated to Endeavor's Beverly Hills office[11] and Emanuel and Whitesell retained the titles of Co-CEOs. Their successful partnership ultimately led Fortune to name Emanuel and Whitesell on their 2010 "Businessperson of the Year" list.[12]
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endeavor_Talent_Agency
Interesting they use "was" a Beverly Hills-based talent agency here in wikipedia that's now William Morris Agency since 2009
but instead of using WMA in Reuters article they use old name Endeavor
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Ari Emanuel
Co-CEO of William Morris Endeavor
Description
Ari Emanuel is an American talent agent and the co-CEO of William Morris Endeavor, an entertainment and media agency. He was a founding partner of the Endeavor Talent Agency and was instrumental in shaping its June 2009 merger with the William Morris Agency. Wikipedia
Born: March 29, 1961 (age 57 years), Chicago, IL
Nationality: American
Spouse: Sarah Addington
Children: Leo Emanuel, Noah Emanuel
Siblings: Rahm Emanuel
Education: New Trier Township High School Winnetka, Macalester College