Not Your Fairytale Casting: Hollywood’s Missed Opportunity
Disney is one of the most successful entertainment companies, having produced some of the…
Carriage Disputes: What Are They and What Do They Mean for the Future of Cable TV?
What is a Carriage Dispute?In the age of television and streaming, it’s expected that the…
False Promises: When Movie Trailers Cross the Line
BackgroundIn the silent era, trailers were shown after movies and were often ignored by…
Surfing the Channels: Broadcasting & Media Rights
On Friday, October 25, 2024, the Brooklyn Entertainment and Sports Law Society (“BESLS”)…
Behind the Spotlight: Navigating the Legal Landscape for Child Actors’ Rights in the Wake of “Quiet on Set.”
On Wednesday, October 9, the Brooklyn Entertainment & Sports Law Society (“BESLS”) held…
Protecting the Right of Publicity in the Age of AI
An actor’s right of publicity has long been a topic of debate sparking lawsuits over the use…
The Road to El Dorado: The “Rust” Shooting, Hollywood Loan-Out Companies, and Holding Shareholders Accountable
Introduction In October 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot on the set of…
Defamation On Screen: Biopics and Representing Real People
On Monday, October 28, the Brooklyn Entertainment and Sports Law Society held its annual…
DAY-AND-DATE RELEASES: A COVID-ERA FAD OR A NEW INDUSTRY STANDARD?
In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the film industry to an abrupt halt. Studios were…
And Just Like That: The Hurdle Statutes of Limitations Pose to Combatting Sex Crimes
Following the release of And Just Like That, the HBO Max revival of the beloved Sex and the…