As big streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and Disney Plus pivot from capturing market share to profitability, growth in European content supply may be about to hit a breaking point in 2022. European SVOD Slowing Down Resources for European content
Brian J. Murphy – Attorney & Counselor at Law
Brian J. Murphy, Attorney & Counselor at Law, is a law practice based in Los Angeles specializing in entertainment law, intellectual property, internet and new media, sports contracts, and business formation. The firm serves clients domestically and internationally, focusing on legal issues related to the entertainment, media, and technology industries. It provides counsel on agreements, intellectual property licensing, production subsidies, talent representation, and digital asset rights. The practice also addresses emerging areas such as esports contract negotiation and NFT agreements. The firm publishes blogs and insights on topics including brand endorsement deals, SEC regulations on crypto promotions, and intellectual property challenges in digital and blockchain assets.
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Content License And Distribution Agreements for OTT Streaming
Frndly TV, an internet-TV streaming service, founded two years ago by former Dish Network executives, has announced a multi-year distribution deal to bring A+E Networks’ portfolio of brands to Frndly’s subscribers. The multi-year distribution agreement between A&E Networks and Frndly…
Room for Start-ups in the Streaming Service Market
Frndly TV, an internet-TV streaming service, founded two years ago by former Dish Network executives, has announced a multi-year distribution deal to bring A+E Networks’ portfolio of brands to Frndly’s subscribers. The multi-year distribution agreement between A&E Networks and Frndly…
WGA Vote Approves “Additional Literary Material” Screen Credit
To highlight the work of all writers employed on movie projects, members of the Writers Guild of America recently approved the establishment of an “Additional Literary Material” screen credit for feature films. Acknowledging the Work of All Writers Starting Jan.…
Recent High-Profile Talent Agreement Lawsuits
An increasing number of high-profile on camera talent lawsuits alleging breach of contract is resulting in scrutiny of the business practices of Netflix and Disney. Carole Baskin vs Netflix and Royal Goode Productions Carole Baskin and her husband, recently sued…
SAG-AFTRA & Music Industry Fighting Antiquated State Law Regarding Artists’ Personal Service Contracts by Encouraging Support for FAIR Act Legislation
In our last blog post, “Streaming Has Created a Showrunner Problem,” we discussed how the streaming of motion picture content and the binge-watching model of dropping all series episodes at once has not only changed the way Hollywood writers typically…
Streaming Has Created a Showrunner Problem
The motion picture industry provides abundant opportunity for creative professionals to put their unique skills to work, because in no other industry can you find job roles that are more unique. One of these distinctive roles is that of the…
Hollywood Deals: Drafting of Talent Agreements Overdue for Change
Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney for what she claims is a breach of her contract to play the Black Widow character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe movie franchise. Just three months after Johansson signed an amendment to her contract to…
Potential for Millions in Tax Credits for The Showbiz Capital of the World
The California state legislature is determined to boost the construction of new soundstages in Hollywood, increasing the number of productions filmed there and ultimately creating more jobs. A new bill was recently announced that stands to gift the film and…
State Laws Supporting Student Athletes on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) Deals
While all Americans have the right to sell or license the rights to their NIL, college athletes forfeited this entitlement as part of the terms of signing scholarship contracts. However, this will no longer be the case. For college athletes,…