Hollywood Dealmaking - Negotiating Rights and Talent Agreements for Film, TV, and Digital Media (Fourth Edition)

-This book is a must-have resource for anyone looking to break into Hollywood or seasoned veterans who need a quick reference guide.---Matt Belloni, Founding Partner of Puck News and host of The Town with Matthew Belloni The legal resources of studios and networks are legendary, often intimidating independent producers, writers, actors, directors, and others as they try to navigate through the intricate maze of negotiations. This invaluable reference presents the interests of talent as well as the point of view of creative executives, producers, entertainment attorneys, agents and managers, and key guilds-making clear the role that each plays in the dealmaking process. Readers will find expert insights to talent and production deals for television, feature film, key streaming platforms, and other digital media, as well as an in-depth overview of net profits and other forms of contingent compensation. Hollywood Dealmaking, Fourth Edition, also addresses changes resulting from new union