Hollywood Dealmaking: Negotiating Talent Agreements for Film, TV, and Digital Media

by Dina Appleton, Daniel Yankelevits

"I wish I could have had this book when I was starting out in the business. An invaluable reference work." —Alan Poul, producer, Westworld The legal resources of studios and networks are legendary, often intimidating independent producers, writers, actors, directors, agents, and others as they try to navigate through the maze of legal details. 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 major 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, video, and the Internet, as well as an in-depth overview of net profits and other forms of contingent compensation. Hollywood Dealmaking, Third Edition, also addresses digital and new platforms, changes resulting from new union agreements, and the evolution in feature film back-end (profit participation) deals. In addition, this comprehensive guide Explanations of employment dealsDetails of rights acquisitionBasics of copyright lawSample contracts and formsGlossary of industry lingo and terminologyAnd much more! Peppered with facts on the deals of superstar players and with summaries in each section to clarify complex legal issues, Hollywood Dealmaking, Third Edition, is an essential resource for industry novices and veterans alike who want to sharpen their negotiation skills and finalize the deals they have been seeking.

Genres: Film, Law, Business, Nonfiction

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 1, 2002

Reviews

[Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

useful details, not fluff. Not everybody's cup of tea but I find it interesting.

[Dan Y. · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING! COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN!

[Blake J, J.D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was very informative but I wish it read less like a text book. This also may sound dumb because I know it's "Hollywood" but I wish other markets were mentioned more than just California. Overall would recommend (although it would be the newer edition). I found that there was a fifth edition in the middle of reading this one.

[Rachel Harris · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the go-to book for individuals seeking entry into the entertainment industry and current industry professionals who want to sharpen their negotiation skills. An excellent resource for law students and professors. The book is well written and details the changing landscape of the entertainment industry in terms of emerging digital platforms. Not to mention, the numerous quotes from industry leaders are very insightful. I highly recommend this book.

[Jeff · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sensational Book. One of the best reads on this topic.

[Dan Yankelevits · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best Entertainment Industry book Bar None. A must read for anyone involved with, or interested in, the entertainment business.

[Suna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Essential for anyone wanting to get into the business. 10/10 recommend.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful and useful. Essential reading for negotiating contracts in entertainment business.

[Francisco · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and concise. A valuable resource to anybody involved in the entertainment industry.

[Kerry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Just the perfect book I was looking for as a new resident to Los Angeles. It has a a great introduction and then a lot of detail about the different sides of "business" Hollywood, including the roles of agents, business managers, as well as the differences between TV, film, video game etc. contracts. If you're looking for a short read that gives a good overview of how Hollywood works behind the scenes, this is a great one.

[Joey Roesler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written and covers a wide array of entertainment transactions. Great place to start when you have to paper up a deal in a niche you’re not familiar with.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book if you want to learn about how to negotiate contracts and agreements if you work in entertainment business, publishing and media. Very helpful.

[Connor Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

i'm very interested in entertainment law -- i read this book and it was easy to understand and useful. I loved the quotes from the various people in the industry. I highly recommend it.