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International film sales agents, distributors, and producers frequently encounter a frustrating situation: a U.S. distributor expresses interest in acquiring a film, negotiations progress, and the deal appears close to completion—only for the legal delivery process to...

Congrats on acquiring that hot new film at the latest market! Too bad you’re going to spend all that time and money on it and not make a dime because it’s too big of a liability risk. Everyone’s been there. The film’s production value looks way bigger than what you’re...

For sales agents and distributors, the window to secure deals is short. The last thing you want is for a deal to fall apart because your legal delivery package isn’t ready, complete, or compliant. The time to prep for film market season is now. At Showbiz Consultants,...

In early 2025, actress Koo Stark filed a $421 million (£190 million) lawsuit against Lucasfilm, reigniting a long-simmering debate about name and likeness rights in the entertainment industry. Stark portrayed Camie Marstrap, a friend of Luke Skywalker, in a deleted...

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the creative industries, filmmakers and content creators are increasingly relying on AI tools to generate scripts, music, visual assets, and more. But a landmark case—Thaler v. Perlmutter—is challenging the very foundation...

Legal delivery is a critical phase in motion picture production—one that directly impacts distribution deals, sales agent negotiations, and insurance coverage. After reviewing over 10,000 titles since 2008, Showbiz Consultants has identified recurring issues that...