Hollywood Hustle (Part 1)

"Lenhoff's revealing blow-by-blow saga of the rise and fall of TV packaging in Hollywood - which allowed uber agencies UTA, ICM, WME and CAA to poach his clients by forgoing the usual 10 percent commission charged to clients in favor of packaging fees - is a study in hubris. Having revealed a price fixing conspiracy among the big Hollywood agencies with his failed legal effort, Lenhoff got the last punch in when the Writers Guild of America used his data and guidance to prevail in its own TV packaging antitrust litigation. In a brisk, no-nonsense account, Lenhoff makes no apology for leading with his chin as he recounts bringing down TV packaging in Hollywood, with the help of the WGA. Oh, Lenhoff isn't done, as he has "Hollywood Hustle" (Part Two) in the works..." By Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter

"Lenhoff grabs us by the hand and unravels the white-collar crime of the century..."

"Hollywood Hustle" exposes the "packaging fee" scam of the so-called "uber agencies" that operated unchecked for years to the detriment of talent and smaller agencies. Former agent Charles Lenhoff meticulously documents his legal battle to eliminate the practice, which the Writers Guild of America finally extinguished with his help. Names are named, fingers are pointed, and the story is finally, and bravely, told." By Neville L. Johnson, Johnson & Johnson LLP, entertainment attorney

"Charles Lenhoff, who sued the major agencies in 2015 for allegedly conspiring to set onerous packaging fees and force smaller shops out of business. Lenhoff lost, but his effort, along with an influential column by the former agent Gavin Polone (that I actually edited), laid the groundwork for the WGA's successful crusade against the agencies. I don't agree with many of Lenhoff's contentions about the market for representation in entertainment, but "Hollywood Hustle" is a pretty interesting read for anyone curious about how money is made in TV, how it was divvied up for decades, and what the end of packaging means for both talent and their negotiators." Matthew Belloni - Founding Partner, Puck News

"Lenhoff's writing is Detroit Street Style - big, loud, bold, rough around the edges but with heart."

"What I love about Charles Lenhoff and his story is the diligence and tenacity in his fight for the underdog. He roots out corporate overreach and puts HIMSELF on the line to fight for what is right and fair inside an industry known for corruption, backstabbing and coercive control. Unlike the fear-filled majority of Hollywood insiders, Lenhoff has the courage to not only speak uncomfortable truths, but to scream them from rooftops." Lisa Wiegand, ASC

"A scintillating read for industry and non-industry alike. It's a reminder to all of us who have fought the good fight ? la David versus Goliath, or aspire to do so, that there are other courageous folks with a moral compass that they cling to with pride. I especially enjoy the brutally honest "tell it like it is" personal voice that is all Lenhoff!" By Kathleen A. Griffith, Flying Goat

"Lenhoff is a Hollywood insider and gives us a no holds barred account with explosive details of the dirty business of TV Packaging..."

"Hollywood Hustle" delivers a captivating expos矇 on the rise of TV packaging, revealing the secretive control of top talent agencies over a trillion-dollar industry. Author Charles Lenhoff's in-depth investigation uncovers the ruthless tactics used by these powerful elites, making it a must-read for those intrigued by Hollywood's hidden world." By Allison Erkelens, MGM Story Department Alumni