Monthly Archives: August 2009

Monetary Considerations For Filmmakers

Posted on August 31, 2009 by Gene Goodsell

When an independent film is successful, it is the result of the creative, networking and business abilities of all those involved. It is important for the filmmaker to receive sound legal advice and be aware of how and why distributions … Continue reading →

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Pa. Budget Impasse Forces Shyamalan to Move New Movie From Pa.

Posted on August 27, 2009 by Ryan Webber

For those readers not from Pennsylvania, like myself, you probably don’t know that there is a state budget impasse.  The budget is required by law to be passed by June 30 every year.  Lawmakers in Harrisburg could not agree on … Continue reading →

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ARI v. ARI

Posted on August 24, 2009 by Gene Goodsell

For those of you who watch and love Entourage (and especially the up-tight, conniving, brash and aggressive character of Ari Gold), you must be wondering – is Ari Gold a carbon copy of Ari Emanuel, the head of the WME … Continue reading →

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The World Trade Organization Gets Tough – Empty Rhetoric?

Posted on August 17, 2009 by Gene Goodsell

Many consider China to be the next world superpower. They have the resources, population and organization to challenge the US for this mantle in the near future. The US and China are each other’s second largest trading partner, with the … Continue reading →

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Your Clients Next Business Venture: Golf?!

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Ryan Webber

Selling celebrities has always been big business in America.  However, more and more celebrities are starting their own enterprises instead of just endorsing existing ones.  This article touches on one enterprise for agents of individuals looking to start their own … Continue reading →

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So You Want to Manage DJs?

Posted on August 10, 2009 by Gene Goodsell

DJ management is highly specialized, yet requires many of the skills that managers in other areas of entertainment need. For example, attention-to-detail, an eye for talent and a lot of energy. Dance music is big business! One of my clients … Continue reading →

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Too Legit to Quit…Downloading

Posted on August 7, 2009 by David Greene

Recently, I have been having email conversations with an artist who I am a fan of: Sage Francis. I first emailed the artist several weeks ago merely to see if I could get a response at some point in the … Continue reading →

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Tweeted-Off: Former Tenant Sued for Mold-Related Tweet

Posted on August 3, 2009 by Nick DeSiato

It was bound to happen. Chicago resident, Amanda Bonnen, was apparently frustrated with the condition of her apartment and “Tweeted” a reply to a fellow Twitter user, “You should just come anyway. Who said sleeping in a moldy apartment was … Continue reading →

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