Monthly Archives: May 2009

Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (5/29/09)

Posted on May 29, 2009 by Darren Heitner

Only a week and a half of existence, and this site is really coming into its own.  Thanks for being one of the original followers of this web site.  We are experiencing tremendous growth, but you can still help out.  … Continue reading →

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Lucky There’s a Family Guy

Posted on May 29, 2009 by David Greene

On March 15 of last year, Family Guy was sued by Carol Burnett for the  use of Carol’s cartoon likeness as a janitor in an adult book store. Not stopping at the link between Carol and an adult book store, … Continue reading →

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Looking for more than just my “Lost Shaker of Salt”

Posted on May 28, 2009 by Ryan Richman

Is it the decor? Or is the fame? Or is it gasp…the food? You walk into Margaritaville, looking to have a nice dinner with the family. Instead you walk into Jimmy Buffet’s restaurant feeling as if you are on an … Continue reading →

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Royalties in the Music Industry

Posted on May 27, 2009 by Ryan Webber

Have you ever came up with a catchy jingle or melody and thought about submitting it for use? Have you ever wondered how to become a successful songwriter? Before submitting any material, take a moment to think about some legal … Continue reading →

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Representing D.C. – Introducing…

Posted on May 26, 2009 by Richard Bennett

Menna is a beautiful, 5-years old, Ethiopian-American girl who wants to act (cue Master Thespian, Jon Lovitz: “Aactiiinngg!”). I know Menna via her Mom. For those interested in who I am: biographical information. We are both in Washington, D.C. This … Continue reading →

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Those who use the DMCA need to get REAL

Posted on May 26, 2009 by David Greene

Recent uses of the Digital Millennium Copyright Act prove that this law is indeed absurd. Before the days of the DMCA, DRM, access control, circumvention control, and before DVDs became ubiquitous, end users of media had the ability to make … Continue reading →

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La-di-da, one expensive billboard, la-di-da, la la.

Posted on May 23, 2009 by Nick DeSiato

Woody Allen scored a big $5 million pay day when he settled a dispute with clothing company, American Apparel. Allen sued American Apparel for $10 million last year, alleging that the company ran a billboard advertisement campaign featuring his likeness … Continue reading →

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Shabbat Shalom: Friday Wrap-Up (5/22/09)

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Darren Heitner

How do you like the brand new EntertainmentAgentBlog.com?  If you like it, make sure it survives.  Tell your friends about it, post a link to it on your Facebook profile, and leave us some comments.  We have a fantastic crew … Continue reading →

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Casting Single, Successful, Beautiful Women for TV Show

Posted on May 22, 2009 by Darren Heitner

Deadline: June 20 ABC Media Productions is currently casting single women who are looking for love. They are looking women ages 25 to 40 who are successful in every aspect of life except one…finding love. You‘re climbing your way up … Continue reading →

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The Future of Twitter

Posted on May 21, 2009 by Kenneth Tate II

Ashton Kutcher, with some 1.8 million followers, is followed by more people across the world than the President of the United States. Continue reading →

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