Things just got more complicated for on-camera folks who have tattoos, body art or other adornments. In the movie Hangover II, Ed Helms’ character wakes up with a replica of Mike Tyson’s facial, tribal-art inspired tattoo, created by a tattoo artist from Missouri, and comedy ensues.. but not for the film’s producers, who failed to…
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? In this hands-on workshop, Theatrical Attorney/Producer Gordon Firemark will walk participants through the process of financing plays and musicals. The first session of…
Earlier this week, the Tony nominations were announced, and my friend Cricket Myers was honored with a nomination for her work on “Bengal Tiger at the Baghdad Zoo“, starring Robin Williams. Congratulations Cricket!
A few weeks ago, I was interviewed by Susan Cartier Liebel, founder of Solo Practice University who asked me “What’s New in Entertainment Law“. Our conversation lasted about 55 minutes. Here’s the audio. The Full post is here: More information about Solo Practice University, and my course there can be found at http://solopracticeuniversity.com
The Case of Feldman v. Pro Football, Inc. __ F.3d __, Nos. 09-1021, 09-1023, decided on March 25th, 2011 isn’t, strictly speaking, an entertainment law case, but it could have implications for clients in the theatre business, who struggle with decisions about how to accommodate patrons with disabilities.
Charlie Sheen‘s lawyers are fighting hard to have their case against the producers of Two and a half men heard in Court, rather than arbitration. Yesterday, the producers secured a victory on this front, with the Court ordering claims to arbitration under Sheen’s contract. This post will explain some of the advantages and disadvantages of…
People with disabilities want to go to the theatre too. Lawsuits against theatre operators and producers, claiming failure to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act are on the rise. These claims suggest that assistive listening devices, audio description, and other services might be required for theatres to accommodate the deaf and blind and those with other disabilities.
Earlier this week, the New York Theatre Critics broke with long standing tradition and reviewed a show while it is still in Previews. The mostly bad reviews of “Spiderman: Turn Off The Dark” came out the day after one of the oft-rescheduled opening dates. Clearly the critics have had enough, figuring (I think correctly), that when…
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The Hollywood Reporter reports that the $65 Million production of Spiderman on Broadway will take two or three years running at 100% capacity to recoup its investment. Now, historically, multi-year runs at 100% capacity are the rare exception. So, why would the backers for Spiderman take such a flying leap? Well, Spiderman is a tremendously…