In this episode of the Media Clips Podcast, GHJ Entertainment Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff checks in with Dr. Jeff Cole, USC Professor and Director of USC Annenberg’s Center for the Digital Future. In a Media Clips videocast in 2021, Ilan and Jeff discussed the streaming wars, the growing popularity of television and the uncertain future for movie theaters. In that time, the studios have continued to experiment with new release models. Now, a year later, Jeff says that one conclusion is...

GHJ Entertainment Partner Ilan Haimoff welcomes Akin Gump Partner Chris Spicer and J.P. Morgan Managing Director Darian Singer for a special video edition of GHJ’s Entertainment Videocast Series. Since Ilan, Chris and Darian last met in 2021, the world has gone through another COVID surge, geopolitical challenges and surging inflation. In this edition of the Videocast, they discuss changes in film and television production from a legal and financial standpoint. Watch the full interview...

GHJ Profit Participation Services Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff and Jason Squire, USC School of Cinematic Arts Professor Emeritus and editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition, continue this season of “The Movie Business Podcast” looking at “The New Normal” from different perspectives. In this episode, they talk to Craig Wagner, Head of Business Affairs and General Counsel for Paradigm Talent Agency. As Head of Business Affairs, Craig is responsible for negotiating talent agreements...

The streaming era comes with its own set of challenges, paramount of which is the lack of data. Streaming services offer limited views into who is watching the content, and there is no incentive for them to share that information. In this episode of the Media Clips Podcast, GHJ Filmed Entertainment Practice Leader Peter Klass talks to Lukasz Jeziorski, Founder and CEO of Plum Research, about this demand for data and how companies like Plum Research are meeting that demand. Lukasz explains...

When production companies consider a new project, they apply their own set of models and risk assessments to determine whether to give it the green light — how do those models change in uncertain times? GHJ Profit Participation Services Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff and Jason Squire, USC School of Cinematic Arts Professor Emeritus and editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition, continue this season of “The Movie Business Podcast” looking at “The New Normal” from different perspectives....

In this episode of the Media Clips podcast, GHJ Profit Participation Services Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff takes a look at the production process from the perspective three industry experts and offers insights for producers working on their next project. Executive in Charge of Production Gareth Provan gives an overview of the production process and explains how that has evolved in the wake of the “New Normal.” Entertainment Lawyer Larry Verbit shares legal insights into the production...

GHJ Profit Participation Practice Leader Ilan Haimoff and Jason Squire, USC School of Cinematic Arts Professor Emeritus and editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition, are back for another episode of the “Movie Business Podcast” series. Today they talk to Quinn Emanuel Partner Bobby Schwartz about “The New Normal” from a legal perspective in a post-COVID world. Bobby is a nationally recognized leader in large-stakes and often precedent-setting cases in the entertainment and media...

The streaming era is upon us. As major releases made their way online instead of movie theatres, studios have had to rethink the way they make offers. Major news developments have continued to transform the way profitability is calculated and, in turn, the way deals are made. Dan Scharf, head of global business affairs for Amazon Studios, joins hosts Ilan Haimoff (GHJ Profit Participation Services Leader) and Jason Squire (Professor Emeritus at USC School of Cinematic Arts and editor of The...

In this episode of GHJ’s “Movie Business Podcast Series,” hosts Ilan Haimoff (Partner at GHJ) and Jason Squire (Professor Emeritus at USC School of Cinematic Arts and editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition) discuss their predictions for the entertainment and media industry in 2022. Tune in to learn what is on the horizon for the new year, including predictions about management, distribution, production, exhibition, streaming — and even self-driving cars.

The Movie Business Podcast Series with hosts Ilan Haimoff, partner at GHJ, and Jason E. Squire, professor at USC School of Cinematic Arts and editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition, has on guest panelist Kevin Goetz, founder and CEO of Screen Engine/ASI LLC (one of the most influential market research companies in the entertainment industry). He has tested over 6,000 film titles and countless television programs worldwide. The Los Angeles Times named him “The Doctor of...

GHJ Entertainment Partner Ilan Haimoff welcomes back Akin Gump Partner Chris Spicer and J.P. Morgan Managing Director Darian Singer for an update of the film and television production landscape during the pandemic. In this episode, guests discuss production trends, waning conversations about COVID-19 and improvements to safety protocols.

In this episode, Ilan and Jason interview Author, Columnist and Film Critic Raymond Zhou of China Daily.com to discuss the history and future of the Chinese film industry. Listen to learn more about China’s impact in the cinematic world and the two most important weeks for Chinese filmmakers.

In this episode, Ilan and Jason interview Investment Banker Ivar Combrinck of Salem Partners to discuss the current climate for M&A in film and television. Learn more about recent trends, acquisitions and why independent producers might be positioned best in the streaming era.

In this episode, Ilan and Jason interview Banc of California Senior Director and Market Executive Adrian Ward to discuss the financial climate for film and television producers.

In this episode, Ilan and Jason interview Steve Mangel of UniFi Completion Guarantors to discuss completion bonds and their role in movie production. Learn more about these bonds and their importance to investors.

GHJ Entertainment Partner Ilan Haimoff welcomes authors and contributors of The Movie Business Book (Third Edition) GHJ Partner Steven Sills, Principal Peter Klass and Manager Tracy Liang for a special episode of GHJ’s Movie Business Podcast Series. In this episode, colleagues look back at the movie industry in 2020 and discuss the future of early access releases, the state of film in China and the role streaming plays in it all.

In this episode, Ilan and Jason interview Mayor of Clinton, NJ, and New Jersey Motion Picture and Television Commissioner Janice Kovach and discuss how New Jersey is attracting new productions, its production during the pandemic and the State’s tax incentives.

In this episode, Hosts Ilan Haimoff, partner at GHJ, and Jason E. Squire, professor at USC School of Cinematic Arts and editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition, interview Stephen Kovach of Vine Alternative Investments. Listen in to hear about market volatility, deal risk and reward and the industries that will drive the future.

GHJ’s Movie Business Podcast Series returns with featured hosts Ilan Haimoff, Partner at GHJ, and Jason E. Squire, Professor at USC School of Cinematic Arts and Editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition. The duo interview entertainment lawyer Peter Dekom about the pandemic’s impact on movie theaters and if the big screen can return to full strength.

GHJ’s Movie Business Podcast Series features Ilan Haimoff, Partner at GHJ, talking to Jason E. Squire, Professor at USC School of Cinematic Arts and Editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition, about his predictions for the entertainment and media industry in 2021. Listen in to find out what is on the horizon for streaming services, movie releases and more.

GHJ Partner Ilan Haimoff talks with Randy Hua, senior vice president of Bank of America’s Entertainment Industry Group and Christopher Spicer, partner and leader of the Entertainment and Media Practice at Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP. Find out more about the legal and financing challenges production companies face during this public health crisis and what they can do in GHJ’s Media Clips podcast.

Welcome back to GHJ’s Movie Business Podcast Series with hosts Ilan Haimoff, Partner at GHJ, and Jason E. Squire, Professor at USC School of Cinematic Arts and Editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition. This week’s guest is Linda Benjamin, IMAX Senior Vice President of Entertainment Business Affairs and Operations, who previously served as President of Global Strategy and Business Affairs at RR-Kidz, Reading Rainbow’s children’s educational media company, and Executive Vice President...

GHJ Entertainment Expert Anita Wu talks with Entertainment Lawyer Ezra Doner of Doner Law on the recent Bull Durham fraud case and other similar investment scams. Find out about the ongoing litigation, different types of scams and predicted ruling in this case in GHJ’s Media Clips podcast.

GHJ Entertainment Partner Ilan Haimoff and Guest Speaker Jeff Cole, USC Professor and Director of the Center for the Digital Future, discuss the lasting impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the entertainment industry. How will movie theaters, studios and streaming services recover, and what does that recovery look like in the long-term? Hear the experts discuss the outlook in GHJ’s Media Clips podcast.

Welcome back to our Movie Business Podcast Series with hosts Ilan Haimoff, Partner at GHJ, and Jason E. Squire, Professor at USC School of Cinematic Arts and Editor of The Movie Business Book Fourth Edition. Our guest panelist is Peter Dekom, top entertainment lawyer whose clients have included George Lucas and Ron Howard. Peter has been listed in Premiere Magazine as one of the 50 most powerful people in Hollywood and is the author of Next: Reinventing Media, Marketing and Entertainment....