Entertainment & Sports
Jul. 14, 2015
Studios keep tight grip on talent pay
When it comes to contigent compensation deals, studios sometimes make it difficult for talent to get their money.
Neville L. Johnson
Partner
Johnson & Johnson LLP
439 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills , CA 90210
Phone: 310-975-1080
Email: njohnson@jjllplaw.com
Southwestern Univ SOL; Los Angeles CA
Douglas L. Johnson
Partner
Johnson & Johnson LLP
439 N Canon Dr
Beverly Hills , CA 90210
Phone: (310) 975-1080
Email: djohnson@jjllplaw.com
McGeorge SOL Univ of the Pacific; CA
Highly desirable producers, directors, writers and actors can often negotiate for back-end profit participation on entertainment projects. They get either a share in the gross or net receipts of a project, or a lump sum payment when film receipts reach a pre-negotiated level. Deals based on gross revenues - traditionally reserved for highly desirable talent - are increasingly uncommon. Most profit participants receive adjusted gross or net receipt...
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