Entertainment Magic

Often we hear, thank goodness that someone in this market understands fuller dynamics of the entertainment business. And just as often, we are asked, what on earth is entertainment law?

Well, sometimes it is best characterized by the type of projects that come our way seeking guidance, which are as varied as our showbiz clientele and opportunities. One day, a much-heralded television producer is asking us to manage his career and complex situation. Another day, a filmmaker has exhausted all funds with her movie half-made, and isn’t sure where to turn for the balance of the financing. Yet another talent has just won a key round of a national television singing competition, and has had an onerous contract thrust upon her, that needs to get dealt with immediately.

On other days, we are encouraged to help produce and introduce stories to the market, acquire and secure rights in new media, and/or be a leading advocate for the resurrection of film tax credits in our home state. In other words, the entertainment arena can be a very diverse field where 30+ years of industry knowhow and adaptive agility are key resources.