Entertainment Law

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Entertainment Law

Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned professional, we understand the needs that arise in the ever-evolving entertainment industry.

At Magnusson & Partners, we’re passionate about representing creative people and innovative businesses. Our New York entertainment attorneys advise various businesses and media professionals, including:

  • Producers
  • Directors
  • Athletes
  • Performing Artists
  • Musicians
  • Actors
  • Models
  • Social Media Influencers
  • Talent Managers
  • Agents
  • Cinematographers
  • Production Companies
  • Screen Writers
  • Playwrights
  • Novelists
  • Journalists
  • Photographers
  • Commercial Artists
  • Reality TV Talent
  • Creative Professionals
  • Child Actors and Performers
  • Fine Artists
  • Comic Book Writers and Illustrators
  • Composers
  • Music Supervisors

Our media lawyers are problem solvers – we aim to reduce ambiguity, craft smart deals and be your go-to legal resource.

From music to film production, we provide the legal framework and strategic guidance to launch or elevate your business and professional career.

Entertainment and Media Legal Services:

  • Film Agreements
  • TV Contracts
  • Talent Management Agreements
  • Agent Contracts
  • Writing / Co-Writing Agreements
  • Illustrator Contracts
  • Publishing Agreements
  • Theatrical / Stage Contracts
  • Fashion Distribution Agreements
  • Adaptation Agreements
  • Service Agreements
  • Option Purchase Agreements
  • Life Story Rights (Life Rights) Agreements
  • Literary Purchase Agreements
  • Shopping Agreements
  • Literary Agent Contracts
  • Finder’s Agreements
  • Employment Agency License Applications
  • Collaboration Agreements
  • Social Media Contracts
  • Broadcaster Agreements
  • News Producer Contracts
  • Model Management Agreements
  • Ghost Writing Agreements
  • Visual Artists and Photographer Contracts
  • Reality Television Talent Agreements
  • Hosting Contracts
  • Intellectual Property Licensing Agreements

Production Legal Services:

  • Producer Agreements
  • Film Financing
  • Co-Production Agreements
  • Director Services Agreement
  • Distribution Agreements
  • Literary Purchase Agreements
  • SAG-AFTRA Agreements
  • Fair Use Legal Opinions
  • Depiction Releases
  • Clearances
  • Option Contracts
  • E&O Insurance Clearance
  • WGA Agreements
  • Fair Use Legal Analyses of Creative Work
  • DGA Agreements
  • Location Contracts and Crowd Releases
  • Composer and Music Supervisor contracts