Hollywood Dealmaking: Negotiating Rights and Talent Agreements for Film, TV, and Digital Media

Hollywood Dealmaking provides a reference guide for navigating entertainment industry negotiations. The book presents perspectives from talent, creative executives, producers, entertainment attorneys, agents, managers, and major guilds, clarifying each party's role in deal-making. The Fourth Edition covers talent and production deals for television, feature film, streaming platforms, and digital media. It includes an overview of net profits and contingent compensation, addresses changes from new union agreements, and reflects how streaming platforms and FAST channels have shifted the industry landscape away from cable and linear television. The guide covers copyright law basics, recent legislation and court decisions, employment deals, rights acquisition, and includes sample contracts and forms. It addresses non-writing executive producer (NWEP) deals, negotiating strategies from industry insiders, and deal considerations for generative AI. A glossary of industry terminology is provided. The book uses examples from superstar deals and section summaries to clarify complex legal issues, intended for both newcomers and experienced professionals seeking to improve negotiation skills.