THR Esq. reports today that Jeremy Piven’s mercury poisoning excuse for leaving the Broadway production of “Speed The Plow” last season is sufficient, and he’ll not be liable to the producers for breach of contract, or other claims. Here’s the story: Arbitrator accepts Jeremy Piven’s sushi explanation–THR, Esq. – Entertainment and Media Law. Interestingly, the…
THR Esq. reports today that Jeremy Piven’s mercury poisoning excuse for leaving the Broadway production of “Speed The Plow” last season is sufficient, and he’ll not be liable to the producers for breach of contract, or other claims. Here’s the story: Arbitrator accepts Jeremy Piven’s sushi explanation–THR, Esq. – Entertainment and Media Law. Interestingly, the…
Ken Davenport is a Broadway producer who generously blogs his thoughts about the theatre business. Recently, he posted a terrific explanation of the roles of producer and ‘lead’ producer. It’s worth a read. “What’s the difference between a lead Producer and a Producer?”.
Well, money, of course. Here’s the background: Redbox is a company that provides $1 DVD rentals through kiosks set up in local supermarkets and other convenient locations. You’ve probably seen the large red kiosks standing next to the Coinstar machines, lottery ticket vending machines, and Rug-Doctor rental stands. Redbox purchases the DVDs it sells through…
Episode 4 of my Entertainment Law Update podcast is now available. Visit the site to subscribe using iTunes or your favorite RSS Reader. Attorneys can get California MCLE (Continuing Legal Eduction) credit, too! To Listen: View the full post! Download Episode (right click) Approximate Running Time: 1:14 .
Episode 4 of my Entertainment Law Update podcast is now available. Visit the site to subscribe using iTunes or your favorite RSS Reader. Attorneys can get California MCLE (Continuing Legal Eduction) credit, too! To Listen: View the full post! Download Episode (right click) Approximate Running Time: 1:14
In the 1990′s Garth Drabinsky’s LIVENT was the hottest commercial producing company on Broadway. With hits like Ragtime! Show Boat, Kiss of the Spider Woman, and Fosse!, the company and its founders were on top of the world. It all came crashing down late in the decade, when it came to light that the company…