Entertainment Law

Covers entertainment and media law and practice. UK law, relevant EC law and consideration of the US perspective where applicable is covered. Topics range from ballet to TV, home video, book publishing and character merchandising.

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This aims to cover every aspect of entertainment and media law and practice. Legislation, particularly of the law of copyright and contract, control almost every aspect of the entertainment industry. "Entertainment Law" covers drama and ballet, radio, music publishing, the record industry, free broadcast commercial TV, cable TV, satellite TV, home video, book publishing, character merchandising and tax. UK law as well as the relevant EC law is included with consideration of the US perspective where applicable. The work contains text, analysis and source materials. Typical agreements that cover a wide variety of situations are discussed, and demonstrate what should and should not be incorporated into a contract. The looseleaf format of the book ensures that it can be updated.