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Entertainment & Sports

Jul. 10, 2009

Talent Deals In Hollywood Are Scaled Down

First it was real estate, then Wall Street. Now, has the movie star bubble burst? Talent deals are undergoing a marked restructuring, and these days, even top talent might not be immune. Transactional lawyer Erik Hyman said he's seen the changes.

By Mindy Farabee
Daily Journal Staff Writer

LOS ANGELES - First it was real estate, then Wall Street.

Now, has the movie star bubble burst?

Sands are definitely shifting in Hollywood. Talent deals - with their $25 million paydays and first dollar gross points on the back end - are undergoing a marked restructuring, and these days, even top talent might not be immune.

Over the past year, cash break even deals - which delay the paym...

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