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Dealmaking in the Film & Television Industry: From Negotiations to Final Contracts [Paperback]

Mark Litwak (Author)

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Publication Date: July 1994

Addressing a general, non-attorney readership, Dealmaking is a highly accessible (no impenetrable legalese) guide to entertainment law's peculiarities and practical applications for everyone working in film and television -- producer, writer, director or actor. Armed with this book, filmmakers can save themselves thousands of dollars in legal fees as they navigate the shark-infested waters of the entertainment business.

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Paperback: 364 pages
Publisher: Silman-James Pr; 1st edition (July 1994)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1879505150
ISBN-13: 978-1879505155
Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds

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Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,235,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Mark Litwak is the author of six books and numerous articles. He is an entertainment attorney based in Beverly Hills, California, an arbitrator and an expert witness. He is the creator of the popular CD-ROM program Movie Magic Contracts.

A frequent speaker, he has presented seminars across the United States, and in England, Australia, South Africa and Canada including presentations for the American Film Institute, Columbia University, N.Y.U, U.S.C, the University of British Columbia and the Royal College of Art in London.

Litwak has been a lawyer for 33 years. He has an AV Peer Review Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a Southern California Super Lawyer by Law & Politics magazine.

He is the creator of Entertainment Law Resources, at www.marklitwak.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Irena Tully "Impulse Productions", January 30, 2007

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This book is invaluable to anyone embarking on a filmmaking venture, as it provides a clear understanding of and essential guidance to entertainment dealmaking. It initially saves producers a lot of money in legal fees and it's also essential for writers, directors and actors since it covers all aspects of the film and television industry. It offers a myriad of detailed sample contracts and litigations, and spans subjects from copyright, purchasing rights, depiction & location releases, protection of titles, employment contracts, hiring crews, casting sessions, soundtracks & music rights, distribution agreements, trademarks, right of privacy, constitutional limitations, defences & privileges, remedies and basically every important attribute from early deal negotiations to final agreements. www.impulsefilms.com

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This book is a handy reference for business and legal users. The text strikes a good balance between being useful as an informational reference and being overly encyclopedic. The forms reflect many good contracting practices. www.ambroziaklaw.com.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent resource, May 13, 2007

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Comprehensive and a terrific resource. The goal is not to use the book instead of legal advice, but it is a terrific starting point.

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Before delving into the details of dealmaking, it is important for the reader to understand the context in which deals are made and the motivation of the players. Read the first page

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corroborative action, overall development deals, recaptured rights, depiction release, sequel motion picture, literary purchase agreement, initial option period, time hereunder, terminating party, services hereunder, employment hereunder, hereafter devised, copyright therein, last refusal, credit pursuant, rights herein, sequel rights, reversion clause, pursuant hereto, court having jurisdiction thereof, contingent compensation, blanket license, profit participants, fixed compensation, theatrical motion picture

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New York, Los Angeles, United States, Writers Guild, First Amendment, Product Form, Lending Agreement, Warner Bros, Wilshire Blvd, Copyright Act, Screen Actors Guild, Right of Last Refusal, Writer Default, American Arbitration Association, Steven Spielberg, Third-Party Offer, Director's Default, American Film Marketing Association, Beverly Hills, Library of Congress, Writer's Incapacity, Big Films, John Doe, Eddie Murphy, Territorial Minimums

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