Category Archives: Lead Story

Profit? What Profit?

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Gene Goodsell

Hollywood movie studios are notorious for under-representing profits. On August 30, Napoleon Pictures filed a lawsuit against Fox Searchlight for $10 million in undisclosed profits derived from the hit indie Napoleon Dynamite. The plaintiff claims that the studio failed to … Continue reading →

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The Big Four (Talent Agencies)

Posted on August 8, 2011 by Darren Heitner

In the world of talent agencies there’s the big four; Creative Artist Agency (CAA), United Talent Agency (UTA), William Morris Endeavor (WME), International Creative Management (ICM), and then there’s everyone else.   While there’s hundreds of other perfectly capable agencies, and … Continue reading →

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How to Find The Right Talent Agency?

Posted on August 1, 2011 by Darren Heitner

Choosing a talent agency can often be like selecting a college.  It’s a huge decision that will greatly impact your future, and yet it’s a decision that is often made nearly blind.  While you may take a visit on campus … Continue reading →

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Mogul Entertainment is Seeking an Intern

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Darren Heitner

Job Description: Mogul Entertainment is seeking experienced and motivated intern to assist in the day-to-day operations of organizing, promoting, marketing, managing and attaining sponsorship for the Takeover Tour featuring Imran Khan. The tour is set for September 16th – October … Continue reading →

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Interview with a Musician: The Spook

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Kenneth Tate II

The Spook is a 20 year old up and coming rapper from Australia.  After moving throughout Asia, he has settled in Los Angeles to pursue his career as a rapper.  He currently has downloadable content located at www.soundcloud.com/thespook.  He also … Continue reading →

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Entertaining Super Bowl XLV Props Making Waves

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Darren Heitner

As per usual, the Las Vegas casinos and online odds makers have outdone themselves at Super Bowl time. As Super Bowl XLV approaches, a quick gander at the Super Bowl prop lines found at BetUs shows fans that there is … Continue reading →

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Institute On Entertainment Law & Business At USC – Issues For Talent Agents

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Gene Goodsell

On Saturday, October 23, I attended the Institute on Entertainment Law & Business at the USC Gould School of Law, which included a lunchtime address by Michael Lynton, CEO and Chairman of Sony Pictures Entertainment. Although the Institute had a … Continue reading →

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In the Immortal Words of Gary Gilmore and NIKE, “[Just] Do It.”

Posted on June 20, 2010 by David Greene

“Just do it.” This is one of the world’s most famous trademarks, and any reader will know that products bearing the phrase are NIKE products. However, not many people know where this phrase comes from. The phrase, “Just do it,” … Continue reading →

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The Current State of the Industry

Posted on April 25, 2010 by Gene Goodsell

It was only a little more than a year ago that Premier Talent Group’s CEO, James J Jones, authored the now infamous email, “The State of the Industry”. The email attempted to prepare clients for tough times ahead, due to … Continue reading →

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Newzbin Loss is a Win for All

Posted on April 6, 2010 by Justin Herzig

In a court case between The Motion Picture Association (MPA) and Newzbin, the High Court has ruled in favor of the MPA and provided much needed clarity to UK copyright law. In a court case similar to those against Kazaa … Continue reading →

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