AGENCY UPDATES (Click on More to view all articles): MPI Sues ICM

The California Superior Court in Los Angeles has scheduled January 13, 2003 to hear the Michael Pick International lawsuit against International Creative Management over MPI's exclusive representation of "Spirit of the Dance." MPI alleges that ICM and agent Steve Levine of representing the production as misleading Resorts International in Atlantic City. The lawsuit seeks more than $200,000 in lost revenues, punitive damages and court costs.

Agent Brad Bissell Makes Move To CAA

Brad Bissell, an agent at William Morris' Nashville office for the past seven years, has moved over to Creative Artists Agency. More to come…

James Brown Moves To WMA

James Brown has signed to the William Morris Agency for exclusive worldwide representation in everything from movies to concerts. For the past 15 years, the Godfather of Soul had been represented by Jeff Allen at Universal Attractions.