Hollywood Dealmaking : Negotiating Talent Agreements (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

Review

" . . . provides a quick understanding of everything one needs to know to negotiate Hollywood talent agreements." -- Gavin Polone, motion picture and television producer

"...provides a thorough guide to the key issues confronted in talent negotiations." -- -Marti Blumenthal, Partner, Writers & Artists Agency

"I wish I could have had this book when I was starting out in the business. An invaluable reference work." -- Alan Poul, Executive Producer, Six Feet Under

"This is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking a primer on our business." -- David J. Matlof, Partner, Armstrong Hirsch Jackoway Tyerman & Wertheimer

Product Description

Two entertainment attorneys and Hollywood insiders explain all the ins and outs of negotiating in the movie industry, including back ends, gross and adjusted gross profits, deferments, box office bonuses, copyrights, and much more.

This easy-to-follow reference–written clearly, without confusing legal jargon–is packed with expert insights on distribution, licensing, and merchandising. The book's invaluable resource section includes definitions of lingo for acquisition agreements and employment deals, twelve ready-to-use sample contracts, and a directory of entertainment attorneys in both New York and Los Angeles. With the negotiating tips in this guide, agents, writers, directors, actors, financiers, and filmmakers will save thousands of dollars in attorney fees.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Allworth Press; 1st edition (June 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1581152280
• ISBN-13: 978-1581152289
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #299,287 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Helpful Book on Entertainment Industry, August 14, 2002

By A Customer

I work at a Production company and a lot of contracts we hand to outside lawyers, but this is a good tool for me because it goes into details and discusses each point in a contract. This is something I'd love to have had many years ago, when I just got started in the business, and now that I have it, I am learning a lot of new things. There isn't any other book out there- quite like this.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars If you ever dreamed..., June 13, 2002

By	"dysquare" (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews

If you ever dreamed of seeing your book, script, short story or any creative idea turned into a movie or TV show, this book can improve your prospects of realizing this dream. In a clear, easy to follow narrative sprinkled with humor you are provided the scoop on the players and the rules that govern Hollywood deal making.

If you ever wanted to leave your mundane corporate law job and get into the exciting world of entertainment law, or if you work in the mail room and aspire to become the creative director of a Hollywood studio, or aspire to become a talent agent, this book is your GPS to guide you on your way.

I enjoyed reading the book

7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WISH I BOUGHT IT 2 YEARS AGO!, June 5, 2002

By	"briandpalmer" (THE BIG APPLE) - See all my reviews

WOW! THIS BOOK IS AWESOME. I'M A LAWYER IN PRIVATE PRACTICE, AND REPRESENT A COUPLE OF WRITERS. THIS BOOK HAS EVERYTHING I COULD EVER WANT OR NEED TO MAKE A KILLER DEAL FOR MY CLIENTS. MY WIFE READ IT TOO, AND FOUND THE INFORMATION FANTABULOUS! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!