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Entertainment Law Updates
Introducing Theatre Producer Academy
I’m really pleased to announce the launch of a new project I’ve been working on for the past few months. It’s called Theatre Producer Academy, and it’s where producers can learn the craft and business of the theatre. In my more than 30 years working in the theatre as a producer, consultant and lawyer, I’ve…
Ask the readers: What do YOU want to know about the theatre business
Will you help me help you? I’ve prepared the following one-question survey about the theatre business. Please take a moment to let me know what you would like to know about producing theatre. Thanks. Create your free online surveys with SurveyMonkey, the world’s leading questionnaire tool. Tweet
Entertainment Law Update Episode 023 – Monkeying around with copyright law
Call us with your feedback: (310) 243-6231 In this Episode: Righthaven is wrong… again, and again, and again…. Disney Appeals ”Millionaire” verdict Wizard of Oz film characters still protected First Sale doesn’t apply to imported goods Monkeying around with copyright and more… GET CLE CREDITf or this episode. Entertainment Law Update is brought to…
Asked and Answered: What rights do I need for a classical music film score?
Paul is planning to use public domain music, reinterpreted for his film score and wants to know what rights and agreements he will need. QUESTION: Paul wants to know: Does a film producer need copyright permission for a classical film music score, if the score is being reinterpreted by the producer’s own composers and…
Asked and Answered: Orphan Works
Guy asks what to do about rights to a book, when you can’t find the heirs of a deceased author, and the publisher is defunct. Tweet
Asked and Answered: Using a pre-existing film title for a new screenplay
Damian asks about using a pre-existing film’s title for his new screenplay. Here’s my answer: Tweet
Entertainment Law Update Podcast, Episode 22
Entertainment Lawyers Gordon Firemark and Tamera Bennett discuss the
Hangover Tattoo, Hot News, California’s Video Game Law, and more…
Podcast, Blog & New Media Producers’ Legal Survival Guide now available in the Amazon Kindle Store.
I’m thrilled to announce that my book, the Podcast, Blog & New Media Producers’ Legal Survival Guide is now available in the Amazon Kindle Store. Interested? Click Here Also available is my White Paper: 6 Ways to Finance a Feature Film Tweet
