Media Mayhem with Allison Hope Weiner
Episode 246
The Dark Side of Hollywood - Contract Wars, Lawsuits & Corporate Overlords with Lawyer Stanton Stein
Explore Hollywood contract fights, and the legal arguments that run deep in show business with entertainment lawyer Stanton “Larry” Stein. We look at BONES, HOME IMPROVEMENT, and the walkout as a negotiation tool, as well as the social media trial and concoction of James Deen. How television contracts and film companies are influenced by their corporate boardroom overlords, and the meaning of “vertical integration” are all clarified in this uncensored Media Mayhem, hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Stanton “Larry” Stein to Media Mayhem.
02:10 Transactional lawyers and litigation in the entertainment industry.
03:25 Litigating for music and TV icons.
05:30 The “walk out” and negotiating contracts.
10:31 Renegotiating TV show contracts.
13:30 How boards and corporations affect negotiations.
14:43 James Deen and problems with social media allegations.
20:10 Defamation lawsuits, “click bait” and Kato Kaelin.
26:00 Determining if a source is credible.
28:55 Cyber bullying and legislation to protect against harassment.
33:40 Paparazzi, celebrity rights and TMZ.
40:50 Kurt Busch clothing lawsuit.
45:05 The evolution of contracts and accounting.
50:12 HOME IMPROVEMENT, 20th Century Fox and vertical integration lawsuits.
53:55 BONES and cancellation threats.
56:20 Thank you and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Stanton (“Larry”) Stein is a senior partner in Liner’s Entertainment & Media Litigation department. His clients include actors, writers, directors, producers, musicians, high-net-worth individuals, entertainment guilds, talent agencies, personal and business management companies, independent production companies, and interactive gaming companies.
Throughout the last decade, Larry created the legal concept and has initiated numerous lawsuits challenging vertical integration. Larry’s tireless efforts have changed the face of contract negotiation between networks, their affiliated production companies, and talent. Larry has brought countless lawsuits on behalf of his clients against conglomerates that were self-dealing on licensing fees and a variety of other revenue streams.
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