After many rumors and denials, the Hollywood Reporter says that the merger of William Morris and Endeavor is expected shortly, barring any “last-minute glitches”–though they imply the deal still requires approval from each agency’s board. They add: “Although details of the structure of the new entity have not been revealed, Endeavor’s Ari Emanuel is expected to assume day-to-day control of the merged entity as CEO, with WMA chief James Wiatt taking on an oversight title like chairman.” The magazine also expects “a wrenching period of assimilation” as the agencies merge staff.Hollywood Reporter
