Book description
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.
Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Disclaimer
- How to Use This Book
- Preamble
- Introduction
- 1 A Beginner’s Guide to the Television Industry
- 2 The Life Cycle of a Television Series
- 3 The Intellectual Property Context of Television (Or, When Do You Need to Acquire Underlying Rights?)
- 4 Underlying Rights Agreements
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5 Talent Agreements
- A. Writing/Writer-Producer Agreements
- B. Staffing Writer Agreements
- C. Non-Writing Producer Agreements
- D. Pilot Director Agreements
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E. Actor Agreements
- i. Test Options
- ii. Pilot Services
- iii. Pilot and Series Fees
- iv. Series Options
- v. Series Guarantees
- vi. Credit/Billing
- vii. Dressing Room
- viii. Photo/Likeness/Biography Approvals
- ix. Merchandising Rights
- x. Other Approvals/Consultations
- xi. Travel/Relocation
- xii. Exclusivity
- xiii. Publicity/Promotion
- xiv. Quick Reference Guide
- F. Agency Package Commissions
- G. Other Key Agreements
- 6 Backend
- 7 Exclusive Studio-Talent Relationships
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8 Network and Streaming Licenses and Studio Co-Production Agreements
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A. Network and Streaming License Agreements
- i. Development Contributions
- ii. Pilot and Series Options
- iii. Series Term
- iv. Pilot and Series License Fees
- v. Minimum Orders
- vi. Licensed Rights (Grant of Rights)
- vii. License Territory and Term
- viii. Network Exclusivity
- ix. Revenue Backstops
- x. Subsequent Seasons and Derivative Productions
- xi. Network Approvals
- xii. Network Promotional Rights
- xiii. Product Integrations
- xiv. Contingent Compensation
- B. Co-Production Agreements
- C. International Co-Productions and Co-Commissions
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A. Network and Streaming License Agreements
- 9 Sample Economic Model
- 10 Unscripted Television
- Conclusion
- Glossary
- Bibliography/Case Listing
- Acknowledgments
- Index
Product information
- Title: The Business of Television
- Author(s):
- Release date: July 2018
- Publisher(s): Routledge
- ISBN: 9781351254168
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