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Controversy Over Abridged 'It's a Wonderful Life' Omitting Key Scene
entertainment2 months ago

Controversy Over Abridged 'It's a Wonderful Life' Omitting Key Scene

An abridged, ad-supported version of 'It’s a Wonderful Life' circulating on Amazon Prime omits the pivotal Pottersville scene due to copyright licensing issues, which is problematic since the scene is essential to the film's story. The film's complex copyright history, including its entry into public domain and subsequent licensing disputes, explains why the shorter version exists, but the original remains the superior version.

via CNN|
#abridged-version#copyright-law#entertainment
entertainment4 months ago

Amazon MGM Secures $20 Million Stake in James Bond Franchise

Amazon MGM paid $20 million for creative control of the James Bond franchise, taking over from long-time producers and forming a joint venture to manage the intellectual property, following Amazon's acquisition of MGM in 2021. The deal includes rights to distribute and potentially influence future Bond films, with the next actor and director yet to be announced.

via Variety|
#amazon-mgm#deal#entertainment
entertainment8 months ago

Karen Read Signs Deal for Murder Case Screen Adaptation

A scripted adaptation of the high-profile murder case involving Karen Read, who was acquitted of her police officer boyfriend's death, is in development by LBI Productions, with rights managed by CAA. The project will explore the case's details, including the defense and prosecution perspectives, and aims to shed light on the complex legal and cultural issues surrounding the case. Additionally, a book project is also in the works.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#film-rights#karen-read
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Million-Dollar Film Deal Revealed
entertainment2 years ago

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Million-Dollar Film Deal Revealed

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have reportedly acquired the film rights to the book "Meet Me at the Lake" by Carley Fortune, in what may be their first off-camera project for Netflix. The couple is said to have paid around $3.8 million for the rights. The book, a romance with themes of childhood trauma, mental health, and post-natal depression, caught their attention and is seen as a significant project for them as producers. However, the film's production is currently on hold due to the ongoing writers' strike in Hollywood. Additionally, tensions between the Sussexes and the Beckhams are reported, with Meghan allegedly avoiding being upstaged by Victoria Beckham and a series of perceived slights leading to ongoing disagreements between the two families.

via The Daily Beast|
#entertainment#film-rights#hollywood