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The streaming revolution is changing the way film composers get paid and exposing the flaws of a system where big names farm their scores out to uncredited “ghost composers.” Now, the artists actually writing the music are demanding recognition—and a fair share of the profits. Source: “The Minions Do the Actual Writing”: The Ugly Truth Read More …
Image lacks necessary element of ‘human authorship’ Read More …
The belief that all information should be free is certainly not new but having scientific and academic knowledge as a subject matter has lit a fire under people who would normally shy away from promoting infringement. After balancing the greater good of the many against the profits of the few, some scientists and researchers are Read More …
The deal, which spans WMG’s entire global catalog, enables Warner Music to license its entire catalog through ClicknClear to the global performance sport market. Founded by entrepreneur Chantal Epp, ClicknClear first launched in beta in 2018 as a pre-cleared music licensing platform for the cheerleading industry. Source: Warner strikes deal with sports music licensing company ClicknClear
Netflix has reached a deal with the French cinema guilds that will see the streaming giant invest at least €40 million ($45 million) in at least 10 French and European films over the next three years, all of which will get theatrical releases in France. The deal, unveiled Tuesday, marks the first agreement of its Read More …