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Yet another non-fungible token (NFT) project has been signed by a major Hollywood talent agency to translate the crypto collectibles into more traditional entertainment formats. After Cryptopunks was signed by UTA in August, CAA has now pacted with an NFT venture called Jenkins The Valet for representation across books, film, TV, podcasts, and more. Source: Read More …
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It’s been a long time coming, but the U.K. Government’s response to the recent report into the economics of music streaming has finally arrived. However, anyone hoping for a neat conclusion to the fierce debate that has pitted labels against artists and songwriters will be disappointed. Source: U.K. Government Calls for Further Research Into Music Read More …
Shares in Disney fell 4.2% after CEO Bob Chapek said the company’s streaming service faced headwinds in the current quarter. Wall Street’s quick response to any bad news concerning Disney+ signals how crucial investors see the streaming service to the company’s overall future. Source: Disney+ Subscriber Growth Slows Down
In light of the ongoing legal battle between Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson and Disney, Disney CEO Bob Chapek said the standards for talent deals are undergoing a “reset,” and future agreements will need to take into account the changes to movie release windows accelerated by the pandemic. Source: Disney CEO: Talent Deals Undergoing “Reset” After Scarlett Johansson Lawsuit