The business of television / by Ken Basin.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Basin, Ken, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Television broadcasting--United States.

Television broadcasting.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (321 pages)

Edition:

1st edition

Place of Publication:

Boca Raton, FL : Routledge, an imprint of Taylor and Francis, [2018].

System Details:

text file

Summary:

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.

Contents:

The life cycle of a television series

The intellectual property context of television (or, when do you need to acquire underlying rights?)

Underlying rights agreements

Talent agreements

Backend

Exclusive studio-talent relationships

Network and streaming licenses and studio co-production agreements

Sample economic model

Unscripted television.

Notes:

"A Focal Press book"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781351254168

1351254162

9781351254182

1351254189

9781351254175

1351254170

OCLC:

1044734306