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
IATSE, the union representing below-the-line production workers from cinematographers and editors to grips and hair stylists, has moved a crucial step closer to its first strike since 1945. In a
Continue Reading IATSE Members Overwhelmingly Vote Yes on Strike Authorization
In what must be counted as a victory for solidarity among WGA members and the often controversial tactics of its executive director David Goodman, the leading agency WME reached a
Continue Reading Blessed Peace Descends Upon the Land as WME Settles with WGA
Happy New Year to all. To kick off 2021, I’ve provided quick takes below on some of the bigger stories we’ll be watching
WME v. WGA
Just before Christmas, CAA
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In a bid to lure virus-wary audiences back into its theaters, AMC Theaters will be offering tickets priced at just 15 cents.
The promotion will be available at 100 of
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The closure of Broadway theatres amidst the Corona pandemic came as a gut punch. It was swift, sharp and immediately changed the fate of the forty-one theatres that make New
Continue Reading Combatting Corona with the Power of the Broadway Pre-Sale
Developing a piece of theatre from the ground up, especially an original work, is an expensive exercise. A producer will rarely have the opportunity to review and assess the combined
Continue Reading Live-Stage Development: The 29-Hour Reading
For those of you contemplating investing in commercial theatre, you are bound to hear of the phrase “One for One”, “One for Two” or “One for Three” bandied about in
Continue Reading Broadway Investing: “One for One” and “One for Two” Deals
Financing structures for plays and musicals are unique. While they are in some ways similar to motion picture financing, live theatre has its own set of customs and practices that
Continue Reading The Risks and Rewards of Broadway Front Money