AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Fair Use – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlIXcqnVM50 Can you mention famous people in your book, play or movie? I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer entertainment law questions like this so you can take your career in entertainment to the next level. Continue Reading
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Buck Rogers, Darfour Refugees, Thai Math Professors and more – Entertainment Law Update Podcast 73
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at http://entertainmentlawupdate.com Here’s what we talked about… Judge Rejects Film Producer’s Bid to Have Buck Rogers Character Declared in Public Domain Judge… Continue Reading
Consent Decrees, Sex Tapes, Klingons and Nude Scenes – ELU #72
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at http://entertainmentlawupdate.com Here’s what we talked about… 100 Percent Licensing: U.S. Copyright Office Argues New Proposal Threatens Song Owners’ Rights Erin Andrews… Continue Reading
How (and why) to set up a special purpose production entity for your film or show
In the fields of independent film and theatre, the use of Special Purpose Entities is very common. This article explains what these are, why they’re used, and how to get started. Continue Reading
Using short clips in educational video – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com A fellow attorney wrote in with a question about using short film clips… Hi, I am Gordon Firemark and this is asked and answered, where I take your entertainment law questions so you can take your career and business in entertainment to the next level. Stick Around for my answer. Continue Reading
Favored Nations – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Blog Reader “Bob” wrote in with the question about what sometimes referred to as a favored nations cause. I’m Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered. My answer is just a minute away. Continue Reading
Some advice for recording artists and labels
If you’re a recording artist or a record company, it’s important that you have everything in place to collect all of the revenues you’ve got coming. All too often, however, artists leave out important pieces of the revenue jigsaw puzzle, by forgetting about foreign sound recording performance royalties. These royalties (which aren’t available under US Copyright… Continue Reading
Scalia, Prevailing Parties, Hurt Locker and more. Episode 71
The Latest episode of my Entertainment Law podcast, Entertainment Law Update, is now available for your enjoyment. Listen here, or subscribe and download in your favorite podcast listening app. Show notes are located at http://entertainmentlawupdate.com Here’s what we talked about… Antonin Scalia Viewed Hollywood as “Foul-Mouthed Glitteratae,” But Wasn’t Entirely Unfriendly – Hollywood Reporter HAPPY… Continue Reading
Can I Name my Characters after Famous Characters from Old Book – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Will you get in trouble if you name your characters after famous characters from an older book or film? Hi, I’m entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer common entertainment law questions, so you can take your career to the next level. Continue Reading
Is Copyright Registration Required Before Licensing – Entertainment Law Asked & Answered
AUDIO: TRANSCRIPT: www.firemark.com Does a song have to be registered with the copyright office before you can obtain a license to use it in your film or other project? Hi, I’m entertainment lawyer Gordon Firemark, and this is Asked and Answered, where I answer common entertainment law questions, so you can take your career to… Continue Reading
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