Book description
"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 agreements, and the evolution in dealmaking as global streaming platforms and FAST channels erode the past dominance of cable and linear television. In addition, this comprehensive guide includes: Basics of copyright law and impacts of recent legislation and court decisions on the deal-making landscape New section on non-writing executive producer (NWEP) deals Explanations of various talent employment deals Details of rights acquisition deals Sample contracts and forms Deal considerations of new technologies such as generative AI Glossary of industry lingo and terminology And much more! Peppered with facts on the deals of superstar players and with summaries in each section to clarify complex legal issues, Hollywood Dealmaking is an essential resource for industry novices and veterans alike who want to sharpen their negotiation skills and successfully close each deal.
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Library organization is brilliant. No more cluttered audiobook collection. Easy chapter access and smooth playback. Love this app!
Boo
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Riff Raff
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Thumb Candy
I love how ListenBook caters to various formats, making it versatile and accommodating for all my audiobooks. Drag and drop downloads directly from my web browser? That's a level of convenience I appreciate. This audiobook transformed my household chores into enjoyable moments! The narrator's lively yet measured delivery kept me engaged throughout. I particularly appreciated how they handled exposition - making potentially dry information interesting through thoughtful inflection and pacing.
Squatch
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With ListenBook, I can immerse myself in captivating stories and enriching knowledge, all in one app. With this app, audiobook listening has become a convenient and enjoyable part of my everyday life. Organization made easy! This app's efficient management of my audiobook collection ensures I'm always engrossed in a captivating tale. 📖📱 The bookmark feature is fantastic. I can easily pick up where I left off.
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Skool
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MicroStar
I love that I can switch between fiction and non-fiction effortlessly. Adjusting the tone of the voice adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I love the personalization!
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience