Film and Television Attorneys in New York, NY
Our entertainment team focuses on the music, motion picture, television, sports, Internet, digital media, publishing and theatre industries. We have critical access to key players in the entertainment industry and provide clients with the business-oriented and dedicated legal advice needed to thrive in today’s multi-disciplined, multimedia entertainment marketplace.
BNR is recognized as a premier provider of legal services within the motion picture and television industries. Our experience encompasses all aspects of the film and television businesses –including development, production, network licensing, distribution and ancillary exploitation, as well as corporate sale or purchase of film and television companies or libraries. BNR’s client base stems from both the creative and the business sides of the industry, including writers, directors, producers and other talent, production companies, branded content and advertising agencies, as well as digital and emerging media companies.
Our clients are involved in a wide range of projects and productions, including:
- Motion pictures
- Reality/nonscripted television
- Scripted programming
- Documentaries
- Television series, motion pictures and miniseries
- Animated programming
- First look film deals
- Webisodes, interstitials, and games
- Event programming and specials
- Product integration and branding
- Music event programming
The services provided by BNR to our television clients encompass a broad spectrum of broadcast, cable, satellite, home video and digital distribution channels. Our attorneys are at the forefront of innovative deals that encompass traditional and emerging media opportunities. Our diverse Television Practice capabilities include matters related to:
- Development and production agreements
- Network licensing agreements
- Options and acquisitions of properties
- Joint ventures and international co-productions
- Director, producer, writer, talent and crew agreements
- Rights and music clearances
- Business plans
- Syndication and barter transactions
- Production structures
- Distribution (including format sales and licensing)
- Ancillary rights agreements
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Insurance issues
- Guild and union relationships
- Advertising and marketing
- Buying/selling program libraries
- Copyright/trademark/rights of publicity analysis litigation