Gordon P. Firemark

JANUARY 7, 2011

How to get investors for your theatrical production (tele-class). Finding investors and donors for theatrical productions is a challenging task. Broadway Producer Michael Roderick and Theatrical Attorney Gordon Firemark will lead this tele-class in exploring Backer Auditions, donor presentations and other approaches to engaging prospective financiers for theatrical productions. I’m pleased to be a part of this tele-class being offered next Thursday, the 13th.

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Theatrical Production Financial Law 136

Gordon P. Firemark

JUNE 22, 2011

One of the most heatedly negotiated provisions in theatrical production licenses these days is the Subsidiary Rights Clause. If you’re contemplating a license for production of a play or musical (whether as author, producer or in some other capacity), it’s important to consult with a skilled, knowledgeable theatrical attorney to draw up the contracts.

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Gordon P. Firemark

JUNE 17, 2011

An important, and frequently mishandled point in theatrical collaboration agreements is the clause declaring when, precisely, “ merger &# of the collaborators’ respective contributions to the play or musical occurs. Not to be confused with the Integration clause found in many contracts, merger is the point (in time) at which the various creative elements are deemed to be merged or joined into a unified, single work. Under U.S.

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Theatrical Issues Adaptation Music 149

Digital Media Law

JUNE 9, 2009

In a stunning defeat for the hardline Membership First faction, SAG's TV/theatrical contract passed overwhelmingly, by a 78%-22% margin (almost 4 to 1), those numbers according to the guild. Variety first reported the story, prior to the guild's announcement, with a 1% difference in the numbers. Significantly, even in the faction's stronghold, the Hollywood division, the vote was an enormous 71% to 29% in favor, or almost 3 to 1.

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Theatrical SAG Screen Actors Guild Contract 126

DealFatigue

MAY 31, 2007

The best way to maximize foreign sales - and increase the likelihood of covering a picture’s budget - is with a US theatrical release. If a client is trying to sell the foreign rights for a movie about paint drying or a smart, material-driven movie and the paint drying movie has a guaranteed US theatrical release, the buyers will usually if not always take the former over the latter.

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Digital Media Law

MAY 20, 2009

SAG has a number of other expired agreements —smaller fry than the SAG-AFTRA commercials agreement (expected to be ratified when votes are tallied tomorrow night) and the pending TV/theatrical agreement, but nonetheless important to those who make their living from them. Circling back, I saved the toughest question for last: what if the TV/theatrical agreement fails to pass?

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Digital Media Law

MAY 8, 2009

The TV/theatrical ballots will go out May 19 (about ten days from now) and are due back by mail on June 9. For more information call the National TV/Theatrical Contracts Hotline (323) 549-6665 or email contract2009@sag.org. You can also find more information on the upcoming referendum, including details of the tentative agreement, by visiting the TV/Theatrical Contracts Center at www.sag.org or by emailing contract2009@sag.org.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MARCH 20, 2017

Sony admits to not making a license fee payment — but claims for valid reason. read more. THR, Esq. Business Movies Television Business THR Online

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New Media and Technology Law

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

In particular, the DOJ argued that the competitive concerns of the 1940s no longer exist because the movie marketplace has changed so drastically, citing how film distributors have become less reliant on theatrical distribution with the advent of streaming. According to the DOJ, colluding to limit theatrical film distribution in today’s market “would make no economic sense.” For the film and media distribution industries, this year has been action-packed.

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Digital Media Law

APRIL 29, 2009

The ballots for SAG’s recently approved TV/theatrical contract won’t be going out until mid to late May, a source tells me, several weeks later than the early May target that the Guild stated as recently as a week or so ago. BTW, a copy of the proposed TV/theatrical agreement is available here. In contrast, the TV/theatrical contract will probably pass with a yes vote in the 60%-75% range, roughly in the neighborhood of the AFTRA deal, which achieved 62%.

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Theatrical SAG Force Majeure Litigation 126

DealFatigue

JANUARY 16, 2012

Producers of any new film hope to see it distributed in a number of distribution windows starting with an exclusive theatrical release and continuing through to wide release on multiple distribution platforms typically over the course of 12-18 months. Only a small fraction of the movies produced each year get a theatrical release in the US. So a domestic theatrical in it of itself drives the value of foreign distribution rights up.

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Day and Date VOD Theatrical Release 159

Gordon P. Firemark

JANUARY 7, 2011

Theatre law Broadway theatre Ken Davenport New York Theatre Theatrical producerOne of the blogs I read religiously is Broadway Producer Ken Davenport ‘s “Producer’s Perspective&#. Ken’s insights and predictions about the business (and art) of theatre are always interesting and thought-provoking. Ken is coming to L.A. later this month, and he’s holding a social meetup on Saturday January 29th, at the Pig N’ Whistle 6714 Hollywood Blvd.

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DealFatigue

JANUARY 16, 2012

Producers of any new film hope to see it distributed in a number of distribution windows starting with an exclusive theatrical release and continuing through to wide release on multiple distribution platforms typically over the course of 12-18 months. Only a small fraction of the movies produced each year get a theatrical release in the US. So a domestic theatrical in it of itself drives the value of foreign distribution rights up.

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Day and Date VOD Theatrical Domestic 100

DealFatigue

JANUARY 16, 2012

Producers of any new film hope to see it distributed in a number of distribution windows starting with an exclusive theatrical release and continuing through to wide release on multiple distribution platforms typically over the course of 12-18 months. Only a small fraction of the movies produced each year get a theatrical release in the US. So a domestic theatrical in it of itself drives the value of foreign distribution rights up.

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Day and Date VOD Theatrical Domestic 100

Digital Media Law

NOVEMBER 11, 2010

The deals are similar to the TV/theatrical agreement reached last week. Details: The Hollywood Reporter

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DealFatigue

OCTOBER 5, 2008

The budget for the picture was $37 million and as of this writing, has already grossed over $57 million during its theatrical release. The picture stands to make substantially more when (and if) it goes into wider theatrical release internationally and through ancillary exploitation on video and pay/free TV.

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DealFatigue

OCTOBER 5, 2008

The budget for the picture was $37 million and as of this writing, has already grossed over $57 million during its theatrical release. The picture stands to make substantially more when (and if) it goes into wider theatrical release internationally and through ancillary exploitation on video and pay/free TV.

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Box Office Motion Picture Brad Pitt Theatrical 100

DealFatigue

OCTOBER 5, 2008

The budget for the picture was $37 million and as of this writing, has already grossed over $57 million during its theatrical release. The picture stands to make substantially more when (and if) it goes into wider theatrical release internationally and through ancillary exploitation on video and pay/free TV.

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Box Office Motion Picture Brad Pitt Theatrical 100

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MAY 1, 2018

Plus, Scott Rudin is given two weeks to film his theatrical production for use at the potential trial. read more. THR, Esq. Business Movies Television Culture Business THR Online Aaron Sorkin Scott Rudin Broadway Theater

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Theatrical Film Production Television 87

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 17, 2016

A Texas judge rejects the theatrical giant's dismissal bid. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business THR Online

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Theatrical Antitrust Judge Lawsuit 58

Gordon P. Firemark

JULY 15, 2021

But now, as we start to emerge from the darkness, and film, tv, and theatrical productions resume, I'm grateful for that as well. This past 16 months have been hard for everyone… with the pandemic-related shutdowns and restrictions, so many business have been hit hard. When it all began, I was fearful.

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Los Angeles Theatrical Film Art 100

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

AUGUST 24, 2016

According to the plaintiff, the theatrical giant has agreed to back down from clearances in the nation's capital. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business THR Online

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

DECEMBER 21, 2015

Theatrical giants face antitrust lawsuits — and litigants attempt to use the power of the force. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business THR Online

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Theatrical Star Wars Antitrust Litigation 63

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

OCTOBER 30, 2015

The case concerns a producer fighting with a playwright over a theatrical adaptation to the 1991 film starring Keanu Reeves. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies Business THR Online

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Theatrical Adaptation Film Copyright 87

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MARCH 14, 2018

The lawsuit alleges that the theatrical production from Scott Rudin alters characters, setting and the legal proceeding at the heart of the book. read more. THR, Esq. Business Culture USA Business THR Online Aaron Sorkin Jeff Daniels Scott Rudin Books Broadway Theater

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Adaptation Theatrical Production Lawsuit 81

Gordon P. Firemark

MARCH 12, 2012

I’ll explore the various ways in which music is used in theatrical entertainment, from traditional- and jukebox musicals, to incidental, scene-change music, to concert and cabaret performance. This Friday, I’ll be presenting a webinar on music rights and licensing in theatre, Admission is free, and space is limited to 50 attendees.

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License Theatrical Music Rights 164

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MAY 9, 2016

A judge is asked to stop the streaming giant from jumping the theatrical release of "Masterminds" and "The Disappointments Room" read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Tech Business THR Online

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Theatrical Netflix Streaming Release 63

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MARCH 17, 2016

Besides giving a declaration that he's never too drunk to perform on "The Voice," the singer argues his tweets are "theatrical." read more. THR, Esq. The Business Music Culture Business THR Online

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Tabloids Theatrical Music 63

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

DECEMBER 20, 2012

Jamie Keeling proves her version of making fun of the 1991 film belongs to her -- and another theatrical production company can't copy it. read more. Movies THR, Esq

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2011

Matthew Belloni A Missouri judge has set a February trial date but the studio says it will digitally change the mark on Ed Helms' face after the film's theatrical run. read more. THR, Esq. Movies Movies

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2012

The Cambodian-made mockbuster will get a theatrical release in Cambodia as “The History of Mankind.” read more. The Business The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Movies Warner Bros. THR, Esq. New Line Cinema Heat Vision MGM Business

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MARCH 21, 2012

Eriq Gardner A federal judge denies Bing Crosby Productions' attempts to halt an arbitration initiated by the WGA to allow the show's original writers to exploit theatrical motion picture rights to the popular 1960s show. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Television Business Labor

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WGA Motion Picture Theatrical Arbitration 86

Gordon P. Firemark

JANUARY 7, 2013

The trouble is, theatrical works aren't listed. As always, whether you're a producer, playwright, composer or lyricist, it's wise to consult an experienced theatrical attorney before proceeding with any business deal. Writers and Producers familiar with the way things are done in Hollywood have surely seen the ubiquitous term “Work Made For Hire” in their contracts.

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Work-for-Hire Agreement Ownership Theatrical 201

Gordon P. Firemark

MAY 17, 2011

In this hands-on workshop, Theatrical Attorney/Producer Gordon Firemark will walk participants through the process of financing plays and musicals. This summer, I’m going to be leading an ANMT Musical Theatre Bootcamp workshop for aspiring producers. Thinking about producing yourself? Wondering what makes producers tick? Looking for financing for your new show?

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Music Theatrical Participation Reality 136

Gordon P. Firemark

AUGUST 2, 2010

Theatrical Attorney/Producer Gordon Firemark will walk participants through the process of financing plays and musicals. Starting next Tuesday, I’ll be leading a theater financing workshop at the Academy For New Musical Theater. If you’re interested, it’s not too late to sign up! Just Visit ANMT.org, by clicking the links below. HOW DOES A MUSICAL GET FINANCED? Thinking about producing yourself? Wondering what makes producers tick? Looking for financing for your new show?

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Music Theatrical Participation Law 140

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

JUNE 8, 2010

By Eriq Gardner EXCLUSIVE: Bob Yari Productions has just been ordered to pay three international film distributors more than $6 million for not theatrically releasing two films in the U.S. The films are "Addicted" starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, and "Accidental.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

APRIL 28, 2010

By Matthew Belloni EXCLUSIVE: The creatives behind the original Broadway musical "Chicago" are accusing Miramax of some accounting theatrics in connection with the hit 2002 film. Nicole Fosse, heir to director/choreographer/co-writer Bob Fosse, along with composer John Kander and the.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MARCH 15, 2010

Summit Entertainment, the film's distributor, was unable to significantly increase its theatrical booking last week because of policies by the nation's. Fresh off its best picture win at the Oscars, "The Hurt Locker" has become the most pirated movie online.

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THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

MARCH 1, 2010

AFTRA's board has unanimously approved joint bargaining with SAG on the guilds' TV-theatrical contracts set to expire June 30, 2011. THR] Thousands of song copyrights are entangled in a complicated court battle between Carbert Music and May-Loo Music. Carbert, the.

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Theatrical Bargaining AFTRA Guild 87

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

JANUARY 5, 2010

The discovery portion of the three-year-old case recently ended, but not before some theatrics that raise questions about whether. By Eriq Gardner Will Viacom's massive copyright infringement case against YouTube finally get to trial in 2010? Don't bet on it.

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Theatrical YouTube Viacom Infringement 87

THR, Esq. Entertainment & Media Law Blog

DECEMBER 30, 2009

By Paul Bond A second person has agreed to plead guilty in the case involving a copy of "The Love Guru" ending up on the Internet a day before its theatrical release. The whole affair could serve as a cautionary.

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Theatrical Internet Release Piracy 87

Gordon P. Firemark

AUGUST 6, 2010

Theatrical Attorney/Producer Gordon Firemark will walk participants through the process of financing plays and musicals. Starting next Tuesday, I’ll be leading a theater financing workshop at the Academy For New Musical Theater. If you’re interested, it’s not too late to sign up! Just Visit ANMT.org, by clicking the links below. HOW DOES A MUSICAL GET FINANCED? Thinking about producing yourself? Wondering what makes producers tick? Looking for financing for your new show?

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Music Theatrical Participation Law 126

Gordon P. Firemark

FEBRUARY 14, 2013

Front money, or Seed money, as it is often called, is a common first round of capital for a start-up businesses, including many independent films and theatrical projects. An experienced theatrical or film finance lawyer should be able to prepare a suitable front money agreement very quickly and at modest cost. Front Money – what it is, how it works. What is Front Money?

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