Entertainment Lawyers

 Every weekend can’t be a Barbie weekend at the Box Office, but we still have some promising progress even as we enter the awkward mid-season slump time for theatrical releases before we fully enter the end-of-year cycle. Blake & Wang P.A. entertainment attorney in USA, Brandon Blake, takes a closer look at this weekend’s performances.                                                                Brandon Blake A Spooky Double Billing The Nun II sequel continues to build on the franchise-best start it had last weekend with $14.7M, for a gross so far of $56.5M domestically and a further $30.1M in international markets. This also puts it as another 2023 film with ove...

 In the current dual-strike environment, it sometimes seems very little progress has been made at all. We’ve even seen a negotiation phase just to get back to the negotiating table! However, it finally seems like there should be some movement from at least one of the strikes, with the WGA and AMPTP set to return to the bargaining table this week. Brandon Blake,the USA entertainment attorney at Blake & Wang P.A. shares what we know so far. Brandon Blake Negotiations This Week While we’d love to be able to offer fully concrete details on the new talks, sadly we are still in vague territory. Other than a promise of scheduling a meeting ‘this week’, exact timelines are still vague indeed. However, despite some very eager talk from the AMPTP itself about their willingness to end the strike ‘as soon as possible,’ all does not seem to be well on their side of the bargaining table.   The announcement comes right as talk of ‘internal friction’ amid the top streamer and st...

 Has there been any more contentious issue in the entertainment industry this year than that of residuals? One potential solution to this thorny issue lies in the success-based residual metrics already employed in parts of Europe- ironically, and most notably, by Netflix themselves. Brandon Blake, entertainment lawyer Los Angeles from Blake & Wang P.A, takes a look at this most unusual development. Brandon Blake The European Model Where European copyright legislation and Netflix meet, there could be middle ground. Netflix has already established several collective streamer residual agreements in European countries, from France to Germany, and Scandinavia. These agreements offer additional compensation to creators for well-performing content. However, the level of transparency regarding compensation details remains a concern for both unions and streamers.   It’s no secret that European entertainment markets are more heavily regulated than others, with EU law manda...

  Barbie Beats Out the Boy Wizard for Warner Bros’ Title It’s official. Barbie now reigns supreme as the biggest movie ever in the Warner Bros. Discovery stable. While that’s still using figures which aren’t adjusted for inflation, the same as its domestic victory, it’s a victory indeed for both Warner Bros and the wider box office, and one worth some celebrating. Blake & Wang P.A. entertainment lawyer Los Agneles , Brandon Blake, shares the good news.                                         Brandon Blake Top Global Gross Barbie has now officially passed the $1.342 billion gross for the second installment of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. This makes it the top-grossing film worldwide in Warner Bros history. As of last weekend, that comprises $592.8 million States-side, and foreign takings of $745.5 million. This also means that by the middle of this week, Barbie...

 As a spate of price increases touch all but the ad-supported tiers of most of the major streaming players, it’s clear the streaming world has thoroughly embraced the ad-tier model as a key driver of future streaming growth. But with so many streamers actively pushing new subscribers to their cheaper plans, what’s the secret? And how will this help them achieve that coveted profitability?One of the best entertainment lawyers Los Angeles Brandon Blake, from Blake & Wang P.A, takes a closer look. Brandon Blake Broader Audiences It’s no news that the wider market- Wall Street in particular- has finally realized that the pandemic-spurred boom in subscription numbers is unsustainable. Premium tiers may deliver premium features, but at a time when most households are looking for ways to cut costs, they’re less attractive than they once were. For many, this means a cheaper offering with only a little less convenience looks a whole lot more attractive. What is quite interesting is...