The Business of Television *[EPUB]
In this book, esteemed television executive and Harvard lecturer Ken Basin offers a comprehensive overview of the business, financial, and legal structure of the U.S. television industry, as well as its dealmaking norms. Written for working or aspiring creative professionals who want to better understand the entertainment industry ― as well as for executives, agents, managers, and lawyers looking for a reference guide ― The Business of Television presents a readable, in depth introduction to rights and talent negotiations, intellectual property, backend deals, licensing, streaming platforms, international production, and much more. The book also includes breakdowns after each chapter summarizing deal points and points of negotiation, a glossary, a list of referenced cases, and a wealth of real world examples to help readers put the material into context. Read more
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Why Must Read The Business of Television?
A must-read book for any lawyer or other professional interested in entertainment or the television industry. In addition to explaining the nuts and bolts of the television industry (including the development, production and distribution of television content) from the perspective of a practicing business affairs executive, the book offers an invaluable, in-depth dive into the key deal terms and negotiable issues contained in these agreements. Unlike many books on this subject, the author offers a clear and detailed explanation of what's "market" in these deals and insight into how these deal terms are changing in light of rapid change in the industry. Although the book tends to focus on scripted US television content, the author draws helpful comparisons to the feature film industry and offers a separate chapter on how deal terms in unscripted television agreements materially differ.
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