Bryan J LaCour has joined Union Bank of California's
entertainment-finance group as vice president and manager.


LaCour brings more than seven years of experience in banking and
finance and arrives from Comerica Bank, where he served as vice
president with the entertainment industries group.

Union Bank of California's entertainment-finance business has provided
capital to the film industry for more than 25 years, financing such
films as The Aviator, Bring it On, and Alexander.

'We're pleased to have someone with Bryan's expertise join Union Bank
and it demonstrates our continued commitment to the
entertainment-finance industry,' senior vice president David M
Musicant, to whom LaCour will report, said.


'Bryan will use his knowledge to meet the needs of our existing
customers and help this important segment of our company continue to
grow.'