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Sony admits to not making a license fee payment — but claims for valid reason. read more. THR, Esq. Business Movies Television Business THR Online MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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%. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
The streaming giant has initiated an arbitration proceeding — and argues a bankruptcy judge can't stop it from streaming "Masterminds" and "The Disappointments Room." read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business THR Online MORE
He also runs a number of theatrical websites including DidHeLikeIt.com and YourBroadwayGenius.com. He also runs a number of theatrical websites including DidHeLikeIt.com and YourBroadwayGenius.com. Entertainment Industry Insights Podcast. Episode 3: Ken Davenport. MORE
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? MORE
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. MORE
The budget for the picture was $37 million and as of this writing, has already grossed over $57 million during its theatrical release. MORE
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 MORE
So, if you or someone you know is interested in producing theatrical entertainment, don’t wait to visit TheatreProducerAcademy.com. I’m really pleased to announce the launch of a new project I’ve been working on for the past few months. MORE
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. MORE
The best way to maximize foreign sales - and increase the likelihood of covering a picture’s budget - is with a US theatrical release. Higher movie revenues in foreign territories are generated by the consumer’s preference for titles released theatrically in the US. MORE
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. MORE
One of the most heatedly negotiated provisions in theatrical production licenses these days is the Subsidiary Rights Clause. In this post, I’ll briefly explain what subsidiary rights are, and why they’re such a big issue for producers and authors alike. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
The deals are similar to the TV/theatrical agreement reached last week. Details: The Hollywood Reporter MORE
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 MORE
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 MORE
How to get investors for your theatrical production (tele-class). Finding investors and donors for theatrical productions is a challenging task. How to get investors for your theatrical production (tele-class) is a post from: The Law Offices of Gordon P. MORE
The budget for the picture was $37 million and as of this writing, has already grossed over $57 million during its theatrical release. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
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 MORE
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? MORE
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 MORE
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 MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
The budget for the picture was $37 million and as of this writing, has already grossed over $57 million during its theatrical release. MORE
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. MORE
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. MORE
A Texas judge rejects the theatrical giant's dismissal bid. read more. THR, Esq. The Business Movies Business THR Online MORE
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. MORE
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 MORE
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 MORE
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 MORE
In an open letter defending Adjmi a number of theatrical luminaries defend Adjmi’s work as bona-fide parody. MORE
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? MORE
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One of the most heatedly negotiated provisions in theatrical production licenses these days is the Subsidiary Rights Clause. In this post, I’ll briefly explain what subsidiary rights are, and why they’re such a big issue for producers and authors alike.
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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The budget for the picture was $37 million and as of this writing, has already grossed over $57 million during its theatrical release.
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The deals are similar to the TV/theatrical agreement reached last week. Details: The Hollywood Reporter
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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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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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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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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.
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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?
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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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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.
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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.
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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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