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Eriq Gardner The bible of rock culture was sued for unfairly competing with its exclusive licensing deals with musicians. read more. Music Music Business MORE
If they do provide such services, they must pay a fee of 5% of gross revenues received by the TV station for such services. All stations must file the report – even if they don’t receive any such revenue (as they must state that fact on the report). Digital Television FCC Fees Low Power Television/Class A TV Television ancillary and supplementary revenue MORE
We also wrote recently, here , about the obligations of TV stations to report on their Ancillary and Supplementary revenues that they receive from non-broadcast use of their digital spectrum. A fee is due if they received revenue from non-broadcast sources. Even stations that did not receive any such revenue must report that fact by December 1 to the FCC. While we are into the holiday season, that does not stop the routine regulatory obligations for broadcasters. MORE
These are filed by all television stations to report on the revenues that they have generated from their digital television spectrum from non-broadcast uses. While we are in the Holiday season, the regulatory obligations faced by broadcasters don’t stop. December brings a continuation of the TV renewal cycle, though we are nearing the end of that cycle. MORE
The most interesting insight may be that the new Judges seem very interested in the potential for percentage of revenue royalty rates. At one point in summarizing the rates that had been proposed by the parties that had originally participated in the case, the Board noted that all had proposed per song per listener rates, surmising that no percentage of revenue rate was offered based on the perception that the Board had not in the past been open to such a royalty plan. MORE
Green-Light International must transfer more than $400,000 pronto, demands the backer of a Pierce Brosnan film. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business THR Online MORE
Langley Films claims it is owed money from the 2009 thriller starring Richard Gere and Ethan Hawke. read more MORE
The singing show''s affiliated label 19 Recordings claims the label cheated it out of revenue for performers including Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood. MORE
AFTRA accused Nickelodeon of improperly negotiating talent revenue participation for the cable outlet outside of Nick’s shows. As a result, they’re on a desperate search for new revenue streams. MORE
The suit seeks "tens of millions of dollars and likely more" after an audit showed underreported revenue from a joint venture. read more. Movies THR, Esq MORE
edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Eriq Gardner) The estate of the King of Rock and Roll, looking to avenge alleged past exploitation by his record company, files a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Germany. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music Business MORE
One change proposes to limit the requirement for TV stations to file Ancillary and Supplementary Revenue Reports to those stations that actually have such revenue, and the other proposing to eliminate the obligation of broadcasters to publish local public notice of significant application filings in a local newspaper. This revenue is received by data transmission and other non-broadcast uses of the station’s spectrum. MORE
As online streaming of hit shows gets more lucrative for networks and studios, one lawyer is attempting to pry loose meaningful participation for creators. read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business Amazon.com CBS Hulu NBC Netflix 2 Broke Girls Modern Family MORE
Investors in the Melrose 2 film slate claim fraud in the way Paramount has treated revenue from "Dreamgirls," "Flag of Our Fathers" and "Transformers." MORE
BLANCHE. Whoever you are…I have always depended on the kindness of strangers. From A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams. From Highlights of Managing Change under the Music Modernization Act’s Mechanical Licensing Collective (footnotes omitted. A version of this article appears as How Will the Music Modernization Act’s Mechanical Licensing Collective Work? in 34 Entertainment Law & Finance 1 (No. 9, Dec. 2018.). Audits: Only the MLC may audit the blanket licensees. MORE
It’s entirely possible that the transaction costs of reporting royalties in revenue share deals (including productivity loss and the cost of servicing songwriters and artists) likely exceeds the royalties paid. via Are Legacy Revenue Share Deals More Trouble Than They Are Worth? MORE
A 2010 ruling in this case led dozens of big-name musicians to sue such corporations as Universal Music Group to collect more money from iTunes sales, ringtones and the like. read more. The Business Music Eminem Earshot THR, Esq. Universal Music Group Business MORE
It amuses me to no end when people suggest that artists can make up for recorded music revenues with live music revenues. But there are other issues to be considered before comparing live revenues and recorded music revenues. First of all: recorded music revenues are largely “net” while live music revenues are “gross.” You can’t equate revenues before expenses with revenues after expenses. The Trichordist. (I MORE
The British company bought an interest in the first film in the blockbuster four-picture franchise -- but says their profits weren’t properly calculated and they haven’t been allowed to see the books. read more. Movies THR Online THR, Esq MORE
NFL Players Association wins case over league preventing owners from dismantling the supplemental revenue sharing pool. In the news. Google and NSA team up to fight cyberattacks. Scientists discover energy teleportation. MORE
The suit claims the young actress is owed money and signs single-day contracts so the show can replace her at will. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television THR Online MORE
The TV programmer says its former senior vice president was fired for poor performance, slams him for trying to drag CEO Chris Albrecht "through the mud." read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business THR Online MORE
Eriq Gardner Recording artists and music producers allege tens of millions owed every year on digital downloads and ringtones. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music MORE
This is the “real” revenue and “incremental” revenue from the typical sources will always cannibalize front line sales and bring home pennies on the dollar the “incremental” income incrementally destroys. MORE
TMZ says its bus company partner refuses to cease operations, so the gossip outlet is seeking an injunction. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Culture Business THR Online MORE
The FCC today issued a Public Notice reminding TV broadcasters ( full-power, LPTV, translator and Class A stations, both commercial and noncommercial, if they have digital operations ) that they must, by December 1 , file a report on the ancillary and supplementary services that they provide and pay a fee of 5% of gross revenues received by the TV station for such services. MORE
As thousands of amateurs like Missy Franklin compete in London, a different sort of competition plays out in a California court over the NCAA's "amateurism" rules that prevent athletes from accepting money. read more. The Business THR, Esq. Television Olympics 2012 Business MORE
Remember when Pandora used to complain about how royalty costs were over half their revenue? Finance : “Total Revenue” of $1,100,000,000. Gross profit (revenue minus all costs directly related to sales, like royalties) is really going gangbusters. MORE
Very insightful reporting from Rob Copeland at WSJ on Google’s revenue that culls out YouTube’s share of Google’s revenue–and boy are we getting hosed. Alphabet said YouTube exceeded $15 billion in annual revenue in 2019. MORE
The FCC, as part of its Media Modernization Initiative, also started a proceeding to abolish the requirement that TV stations with no ancillary and supplementary revenue (revenue from the digital transmission of non-broadcast services) file an FCC report on that revenue. As only about 15 stations had such revenue, to make the thousands of other TV stations to file reports to simply say that they have no such revenue made little sense. MORE
An appeals court affirms a ruling that foreign publishers affiliated with EMI are allowed to collect money. read more. Music THR, Esq. Business MORE
Digital income is at stake again in a new lawsuit from Roy Thomas Baker, who has worked with Guns N' Roses, Ozzy Osbourne and Queen. read more. The Business Music THR, Esq. Business MORE
AFTRA accused Nickelodeon of improperly negotiating talent revenue participation for the cable outlet outside of Nick’s shows. As a result, they’re on a desperate search for new revenue streams. MORE
As thousands of amateurs like Missy Franklin compete in London, a different sort of competition plays out in a California court over the NCAA's "amateurism" rules that prevent athletes from accepting money. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business Olympics 2012 MORE
On the one hand, the Internet provides new sources of distribution revenues through streaming and digital downloads. I decided not to attend the Cannes Film Festival back in May because of the dismal economy and what I expected to be a poor showing there. MORE
Foreign streaming and non-permanent downloads are the subject of the guild's latest big legal move. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Music THR Online Sony Music The Walt Disney Company Universal Music Group Warner Music Group MORE
Eriq Gardner A federal judge rejects label's argument that underpaying music artists for digital downloads can't possibly be connected to consumer harm. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Music Business MORE
On the one hand, the Internet provides new sources of distribution revenues through streaming and digital downloads. I decided not to attend the Cannes Film Festival back in May because of the dismal economy and what I expected to be a poor showing there. MORE
I had the good fortune to participate in a SXSW panel about the mechanics of YouTube revenues. There was a real interest in the audience about the mechanics of the rights involved and the revenues paid. Music Tech Solutions. MORE
AFTRA accused Nickelodeon of improperly negotiating talent revenue participation for the cable outlet outside of Nick’s shows. As a result, they’re on a desperate search for new revenue streams. MORE
Last week, the record label plaintiffs in the Joel Tenenbaum case sought a protective order , seeking to prevent public disclosure of revenue information and contracts that prove the chain of title of the copyrights at issue in this case. With respect to the revenue figures, the Court does not comprehend how disclosure would impair the Plaintiffs' competitive business prospects when three of the four biggest record labels in the world -- Warner Bros. MORE
On the one hand, the Internet provides new sources of distribution revenues through streaming and digital downloads. I decided not to attend the Cannes Film Festival back in May because of the dismal economy and what I expected to be a poor showing there. MORE
A judge trims a lawsuit from Keno Thomas, but allows a complaint alleging relatiation to continue. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business THR Online MORE
An unsealed opinion goes into detail about how songwriter royalties are calculated. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Music Tech Business THR Online MORE
Revenue Related Topics Music Technology Policy
MARCH 21, 2016
I had the good fortune to participate in a SXSW panel about the mechanics of YouTube revenues. There was a real interest in the audience about the mechanics of the rights involved and the revenues paid. Music Tech Solutions.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 12, 2016
The suit claims the young actress is owed money and signs single-day contracts so the show can replace her at will. read more. THR, Esq. Television Television THR Online
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Music Technology Policy
MARCH 3, 2013
This is the “real” revenue and “incremental” revenue from the typical sources will always cannibalize front line sales and bring home pennies on the dollar the “incremental” income incrementally destroys.
Music Technology Policy
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
Very insightful reporting from Rob Copeland at WSJ on Google’s revenue that culls out YouTube’s share of Google’s revenue–and boy are we getting hosed. Alphabet said YouTube exceeded $15 billion in annual revenue in 2019.
Music Technology Policy
DECEMBER 15, 2015
Remember when Pandora used to complain about how royalty costs were over half their revenue? Finance : “Total Revenue” of $1,100,000,000. Gross profit (revenue minus all costs directly related to sales, like royalties) is really going gangbusters.
Music Technology Policy
FEBRUARY 8, 2019
BLANCHE. Whoever you are…I have always depended on the kindness of strangers. From A Streetcar Named Desire, by Tennessee Williams. From Highlights of Managing Change under the Music Modernization Act’s Mechanical Licensing Collective (footnotes omitted. A version of this article appears as How Will the Music Modernization Act’s Mechanical Licensing Collective Work? in 34 Entertainment Law & Finance 1 (No. 9, Dec. 2018.). Audits: Only the MLC may audit the blanket licensees.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 10, 2015
Foreign streaming and non-permanent downloads are the subject of the guild's latest big legal move. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Music THR Online Sony Music The Walt Disney Company Universal Music Group Warner Music Group
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 24, 2016
TMZ says its bus company partner refuses to cease operations, so the gossip outlet is seeking an injunction. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Culture Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MARCH 17, 2015
The singing show''s affiliated label 19 Recordings claims the label cheated it out of revenue for performers including Kelly Clarkson and Carrie Underwood.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 7, 2012
As thousands of amateurs like Missy Franklin compete in London, a different sort of competition plays out in a California court over the NCAA's "amateurism" rules that prevent athletes from accepting money. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business Olympics 2012
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 20, 2016
Green-Light International must transfer more than $400,000 pronto, demands the backer of a Pierce Brosnan film. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 7, 2012
As thousands of amateurs like Missy Franklin compete in London, a different sort of competition plays out in a California court over the NCAA's "amateurism" rules that prevent athletes from accepting money. read more. The Business THR, Esq. Television Olympics 2012 Business
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
DECEMBER 8, 2015
The TV programmer says its former senior vice president was fired for poor performance, slams him for trying to drag CEO Chris Albrecht "through the mud." read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 14, 2012
Digital income is at stake again in a new lawsuit from Roy Thomas Baker, who has worked with Guns N' Roses, Ozzy Osbourne and Queen. read more. The Business Music THR, Esq. Business
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 5, 2012
Investors in the Melrose 2 film slate claim fraud in the way Paramount has treated revenue from "Dreamgirls," "Flag of Our Fathers" and "Transformers."
Broadcast Law Blog
OCTOBER 25, 2017
The FCC, as part of its Media Modernization Initiative, also started a proceeding to abolish the requirement that TV stations with no ancillary and supplementary revenue (revenue from the digital transmission of non-broadcast services) file an FCC report on that revenue. As only about 15 stations had such revenue, to make the thousands of other TV stations to file reports to simply say that they have no such revenue made little sense.
Broadcast Law Blog
NOVEMBER 28, 2016
We also wrote recently, here , about the obligations of TV stations to report on their Ancillary and Supplementary revenues that they receive from non-broadcast use of their digital spectrum. A fee is due if they received revenue from non-broadcast sources. Even stations that did not receive any such revenue must report that fact by December 1 to the FCC. While we are into the holiday season, that does not stop the routine regulatory obligations for broadcasters.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 9, 2012
Langley Films claims it is owed money from the 2009 thriller starring Richard Gere and Ethan Hawke. read more
Music Technology Policy
FEBRUARY 17, 2016
It amuses me to no end when people suggest that artists can make up for recorded music revenues with live music revenues. But there are other issues to be considered before comparing live revenues and recorded music revenues. First of all: recorded music revenues are largely “net” while live music revenues are “gross.” You can’t equate revenues before expenses with revenues after expenses. The Trichordist. (I
Broadcast Law Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2017
One change proposes to limit the requirement for TV stations to file Ancillary and Supplementary Revenue Reports to those stations that actually have such revenue, and the other proposing to eliminate the obligation of broadcasters to publish local public notice of significant application filings in a local newspaper. This revenue is received by data transmission and other non-broadcast uses of the station’s spectrum.
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2010
Eriq Gardner The bible of rock culture was sued for unfairly competing with its exclusive licensing deals with musicians. read more. Music Music Business
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 9, 2014
The British company bought an interest in the first film in the blockbuster four-picture franchise -- but says their profits weren’t properly calculated and they haven’t been allowed to see the books. read more. Movies THR Online THR, Esq
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
AUGUST 31, 2011
edit@hollywoodreporter.com (Eriq Gardner) The estate of the King of Rock and Roll, looking to avenge alleged past exploitation by his record company, files a multimillion dollar lawsuit in Germany. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music Business
Music Technology Policy
JUNE 8, 2016
It’s entirely possible that the transaction costs of reporting royalties in revenue share deals (including productivity loss and the cost of servicing songwriters and artists) likely exceeds the royalties paid. via Are Legacy Revenue Share Deals More Trouble Than They Are Worth?
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
MAY 6, 2013
An appeals court affirms a ruling that foreign publishers affiliated with EMI are allowed to collect money. read more. Music THR, Esq. Business
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
The suit seeks "tens of millions of dollars and likely more" after an audit showed underreported revenue from a joint venture. read more. Movies THR, Esq
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
NOVEMBER 2, 2011
Eriq Gardner A federal judge rejects label's argument that underpaying music artists for digital downloads can't possibly be connected to consumer harm. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Music Business
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 19, 2016
A judge trims a lawsuit from Keno Thomas, but allows a complaint alleging relatiation to continue. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business THR Online
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
JULY 12, 2012
As online streaming of hit shows gets more lucrative for networks and studios, one lawyer is attempting to pry loose meaningful participation for creators. read more. THR, Esq. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business Amazon.com CBS Hulu NBC Netflix 2 Broke Girls Modern Family
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
APRIL 4, 2011
Eriq Gardner Recording artists and music producers allege tens of millions owed every year on digital downloads and ringtones. read more. THR, Esq. Music Music
THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog
OCTOBER 30, 2012
A 2010 ruling in this case led dozens of big-name musicians to sue such corporations as Universal Music Group to collect more money from iTunes sales, ringtones and the like. read more. The Business Music Eminem Earshot THR, Esq. Universal Music Group Business
Broadcast Law Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2014
These are filed by all television stations to report on the revenues that they have generated from their digital television spectrum from non-broadcast uses. While we are in the Holiday season, the regulatory obligations faced by broadcasters don’t stop. December brings a continuation of the TV renewal cycle, though we are nearing the end of that cycle.
Copyrights & Campaigns
JULY 14, 2009
Last week, the record label plaintiffs in the Joel Tenenbaum case sought a protective order , seeking to prevent public disclosure of revenue information and contracts that prove the chain of title of the copyrights at issue in this case. With respect to the revenue figures, the Court does not comprehend how disclosure would impair the Plaintiffs' competitive business prospects when three of the four biggest record labels in the world -- Warner Bros.
Broadcast Law Blog
NOVEMBER 5, 2015
The FCC today issued a Public Notice reminding TV broadcasters ( full-power, LPTV, translator and Class A stations, both commercial and noncommercial, if they have digital operations ) that they must, by December 1 , file a report on the ancillary and supplementary services that they provide and pay a fee of 5% of gross revenues received by the TV station for such services.
DealFatigue
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
On the one hand, the Internet provides new sources of distribution revenues through streaming and digital downloads. I decided not to attend the Cannes Film Festival back in May because of the dismal economy and what I expected to be a poor showing there.
DealFatigue
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
On the one hand, the Internet provides new sources of distribution revenues through streaming and digital downloads. I decided not to attend the Cannes Film Festival back in May because of the dismal economy and what I expected to be a poor showing there.
DealFatigue
SEPTEMBER 28, 2009
On the one hand, the Internet provides new sources of distribution revenues through streaming and digital downloads. I decided not to attend the Cannes Film Festival back in May because of the dismal economy and what I expected to be a poor showing there.
DealFatigue
MARCH 18, 2008
AFTRA accused Nickelodeon of improperly negotiating talent revenue participation for the cable outlet outside of Nick’s shows. As a result, they’re on a desperate search for new revenue streams.
DealFatigue
MARCH 18, 2008
AFTRA accused Nickelodeon of improperly negotiating talent revenue participation for the cable outlet outside of Nick’s shows. As a result, they’re on a desperate search for new revenue streams.
DealFatigue
MARCH 18, 2008
AFTRA accused Nickelodeon of improperly negotiating talent revenue participation for the cable outlet outside of Nick’s shows. As a result, they’re on a desperate search for new revenue streams.
Broadcast Law Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2016
If they do provide such services, they must pay a fee of 5% of gross revenues received by the TV station for such services. All stations must file the report – even if they don’t receive any such revenue (as they must state that fact on the report). Digital Television FCC Fees Low Power Television/Class A TV Television ancillary and supplementary revenue
JetLawBlog
FEBRUARY 7, 2010
NFL Players Association wins case over league preventing owners from dismantling the supplemental revenue sharing pool. In the news. Google and NSA team up to fight cyberattacks. Scientists discover energy teleportation.
Broadcast Law Blog
APRIL 30, 2014
The most interesting insight may be that the new Judges seem very interested in the potential for percentage of revenue royalty rates. At one point in summarizing the rates that had been proposed by the parties that had originally participated in the case, the Board noted that all had proposed per song per listener rates, surmising that no percentage of revenue rate was offered based on the perception that the Board had not in the past been open to such a royalty plan.
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