As the content industry moves inexorably toward a streaming model, linear broadcast and cable channels are looking increasingly to live sports to gain competitive advantage. In the past, streamers have
Continue Reading No Slam Dunk for Broadcasters as Streamers Bid for Live Sports
The consolidation trend in Hollywood continues with the closing of another big merger. The long-gestating acquisition of talent agency ICM Partners by its rival CAA closed today. The deal was
Continue Reading And Then There Were Three: CAA-ICM Merger Closes
After winning the 2017 World Series, its first in franchise history, the
Continue Reading Ex-MLB Pitcher Plays Hardball with Houston Astros Over Cheating Scandal
Currently standing nine games back of the Atlanta Braves in the National League East and vying for
Continue Reading Phillie Phanatic Could Become a “Free Agent” in 2020
Bette Davis and Joan Crawford never “tweeted” about their so-called rivalry – and that’s probably for the better.
Throughout the Golden Age of Hollywood, consumers were not exposed to each
Continue Reading Entertainers Face New Morals Clause Issues in the Age of Social Media
It’ll be hard to dance out of this one.
An actor, an influencer, and a rapper have filed lawsuits against Epic Games Inc., the creator and publisher of “Fortnite”, over
Continue Reading Entertainers Bring Copyright Infringement Suits Over Use of Dance Moves in Game “Fortnite”
One copyright lawsuit says the answer is “no.”
In a case against Take Two Interactive, the maker of the popular “NBA 2K” video game franchise, Solid Oak Sketches LLC argues
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A multi-million dollar lawsuit for copyright infringement against Take Two Software, the creators of NBA 2K16 has proved to be anything but a
Continue Reading Creator of NBA 2K16 Warns Tattoo Lawsuit Could Leave Lasting Impression
A New York court of appeals last week declared the Orioles and Nationals will play extra innings in the
Continue Reading Upon Further Review – Nationals Get Second Swing at Orioles Over TV Dispute
The defamation lawsuit by retired three-time All-Star Philadelphia Phillies first-baseman Ryan Howard and All-Star Washington Nationals first-baseman Ryan Zimmerman
Continue Reading MLB All-Stars Ryan Howard and Ryan Zimmerman Cry Foul at Al Jazeera’s Documentary on Sports Dopers