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How Michael Ovitz shifted Hollywood's balance of power

by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst

Sep 25, 2018

Creative Artists Agency, the talent agency he co-founded, pioneered the concept of "packaging" artists together to make deals.

Michael Ovitz, co-founder of the Creative Artists Agency, arrives at the Sun Valley Resort in Idaho for the annual Allen & Company Sun Valley Conference in July.

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A look inside the secretive world of Hollywood agents

by Kai Ryssdal

Aug 16, 2016

James Andrew Miller on his new book, “Powerhouse: The Untold Story of Hollywood’s Creative Artists Agency”

Actor Jack Nicholson (L) and executive Michael Ovitz attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the San Antonio Spurs on November 28, 2003 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California.

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