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21 Articles match "Film","Receipts"
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WHEN A DISTRIBUTOR DEFAULTS
We initiated arbitration, quickly won an award, confirmed it in court, and obtained a writ of execution directing the sheriff to seize the company’s film library. So the distributor not only had to pay the balance due with interest, but it forfeited its right to distribute the film. Will the film be entered into festivals?
Entertainment Law Resources Blog
- Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Viacom v. YouTube: A disappointing decision, but how important?
First is actual knowledge of infringement (which can be obtained through receipt of a facially valid takedown notice pursuant to Section 512(c)(3)). I've now had a chance to re-read and digest last week's summary judgment ruling in Viacom v. YouTube. Both parties amassed, and cited, thousands of pieces of evidence. See Viacom Motion at 25 n.
Copyrights & Campaigns
- Sunday, June 27, 2010
ATTRACTING INVESTORS
That leaves most film¬makers looking to Mom, Dad, and whatever they can scrape up from friends, relatives, and MasterCard. While such resources have financed many films, distributor’s expectations have risen over the years. This competition has driven up the price of talent, even for low-budget indie films.
Entertainment Law Resources Blog
- Saturday, June 19, 2010
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ENTERTAINMENT LITIGATION: "WATCHMEN" SETTLEMENT UPDATE
The settlement apparently was prompted by a ruling by the court on December 24 that the film's producer, Larry Gordon, failed to properly secure the rights from Fox before setting up the project at Warners and that Fox owned the copyright to the property. of the gross receipts of the film and any sequels and spinoffs.
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Why productions like “Moneyball” get shelved.
With an A-list star like Brad Pitt, and a well-known and respected Director, the film seemed a sure-thing to some, so this surprising decision, made by Columbia chief Amy Pascal, has had many Hollywood insiders asking “why?&#. Tags: Entertainment law Film Film Finance The script still matters!
Gordon P. Firemark
- Tuesday, July 7, 2009
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Upcoming Features on the Independent Film Channel (IFC)
October 29, 2001 Upcoming Features on the Independent Film Channel (IFC) “The Poor & Hungry," an independent motion picture written and directed by our client Craig Brewer will be shown for the first time on the Independent Film Channel on November 21st. The film shared the top award at the Hampton's International Film Festival.
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“Watchmen” Settlement Reached, But the Fight Could Have Easily Been Avoided
Until recently, the film’s release was in doubt after Warner Brother’s spent about $130 million to shoot and film a movie for which it did not have the rights. Last year, Fox sued Warner Brothers, claiming that it owned the rights to the film. As Scott Mendelson at The Huffington Post points out: Fox spent just $1.4
JetLawBlog
- Sunday, January 18, 2009
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David Bergstein now dancing with wolves
This one is over foreign receipts from the Oscar-winning film "Dances With Wolves." By Eriq Gardner Another day, another lawsuit involving David Bergstein. According to the lawsuit, filed this week in L.A. Superior Court, money was allegedly diverted to entities.
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'Star Trek' boldly debuts on most-pirated list
By Eriq Gardner "Star Trek" opened Friday to great reviews and solid box office receipts. The film places in the Top 10 of the. Now, predictably, the movie has gone where plenty of blockbusters have gone before: onto torrent channels.
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REAL DEALS
Film investments have a bad reputation, and deservedly so. Consequently, some investors simply refuse to consider film-related investments. While film investments are risky, the potential return from a hit can be enormous. No only can the film earn revenue from box office receipts, but there are many ancillary sources of income.
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Invitation to Special Screening
September 7, 2001 Invitation to Special Screening Last year my client writer/director Craig Brewer completed his film “The Poor & Hungry” a story about a romance between a cello player and a car thief. The picture won the top prize for Best Digital Feature at the recent Hollywood Film Festival.
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In April, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) approved the creation of markets for trading box office futures, essentially contracts investors can buy or sell based on individual films’ box office receipts. Image Source: flickr/bossco. 8211; Emily Beverage. Image Source
JetLawBlog
- Wednesday, May 26, 2010
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Self Defense Checklist
Here is a summary of some of the most important ways film¬makers can protect their interests: 1. If they promise to spend $50,000 to promote your film, put that promise in writing. DEFINE ADVERTISING EXPENSES: Distribution contracts should specify in writing the minimum amount the distributor will spend to advertise and promote a film.
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