Chris Lee Departs Authentic, Launches Juniper Rose Management; Amazon MGM Studios Names YA Head

In a significant move within the talent management sector, Chris Lee has departed Authentic Talent and Literary Management after an eight-year tenure to establish his own boutique firm, Juniper Rose Management. The new venture, named after his daughters' middle names, will continue Lee's focus on representing acting talent in film and television while also expanding to include writers.

Concurrently, Amazon MGM Studios is bolstering its executive team with the appointment of Carina Walker as the new Head of YA (Young Adult). This appointment comes as global TV head Peter Friedlander continues to assemble his senior scripted leadership. Walker brings nearly a decade of experience at Amazon, having worked across drama and international content, and most recently developing a strong understanding of the YA landscape.