Showbiz Sandbox 115: Record Industry Wages A Quiet War Over Song Rights
August 15, 2011
When the United States copyright law was revised in the mid-1970’s a little-known provision was included that lets musicians and songwriters reclaim ownership of their recordings after 35 years. Artists such as Bryan Adams, Bob Dylan, Loretta Lynn, Tom Petty and Tom Waits are set to regain control of their recordings starting in 2013 thanks to these “termination rights”. Rather than lose control of works worth millions of dollars, New York Times culture reporter Larry Rohter discusses how record labels plan to fight the provision in court.
Also picking a fight is Disney, which halted production of “The Lone Ranger” which was to star Johnny Depp and be directed by Gore Verbinski. Does pulling the plug on Jerry Bruckheimer’s latest blockbuster mean that Depp will refuse participate in another “Pirates of the Caribbean” sequel?
AMC has had its fair share of scuffles lately. After numerous disputes with the creators of their hit shows, AMC has become not only one of the most acclaimed cable networks in recent memory, but also one of the most troubled.
We also provide analysis of all the week’s major entertainment headlines including Tyler Perry’s new cable network, the potential return of Mike Myers as Austin Powers, and the truly odd choice of who will be producing next year’s Oscar telecast.
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Johnny Depp’s “The Lone Ranger” Shut Down By Disney
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/johnny-depps-lone-ranger-shut-222777
Could Things Break Any Worse For AMC
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/could-things-break-any-worse….
‘The Walking Dead’: What Really Happened To Fired Showrunner Frank Darabont
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/walking-dead-what-happened-fired….
AMC Renews Breaking Bad
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/amc-renews-breaking-bad-16-222364
Syfy, In Reversal, Pulls Plug On ‘Eureka’
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/08/09/syfy-in-reversal-pulls-plug-on-eureka/
CBS Orders Script For New TV Take On “Bewitched”
http://www.hitfix.com/articles/cbs-orders-script-for-new-tv-take-on-bewitched
‘The Lincoln Lawyer,’ ‘Nanny Diaries’ May Be Headed To ABC
http://www.hitfix.com/articles/the-lincoln-lawyer-nanny-diaries-headed-to-abc
Ex-porn Stars Show Off Their Musical Talents
http://www.edmontonjournal.com/opinion/porn+stars+show+their+musical….
Jerry Lewis Will Retire From Labor Day Telethon
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/05/17/jerry-lewis-will-retire-from-labor….
Bert and Ernie: Just Friends, Not Gay, Will Not Get Married
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/nationnow/2011/08/bert-and-ernie-just-friends….
Weinsteins Eye Their Own Broadway Productions
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/weinsteins-eye-own-broadway….
Bill Paxton To Duel With Kevin Costner In History’s ‘Hatfields and McCoys’
http://popwatch.ew.com/2011/08/16/kevin-costner-bill-paxton-hatfield-mccoys/
TBS Cancels “George Lopez Tonight”
http://www.adweek.com/news/television/tbs-cancels-george-lopez-tonight-134061
Writers Guild Trying to Shut Down ‘Bring It On: The Musical’
http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/writers-guild-trying-shut-down-222926
Tyler Perry In Talks With Lionsgate For ‘Perry TV’
http://www.adweek.com/news/television/report-tyler-perry-talks-lionsgate-perry….
Mike Myers Is Signed, Sealed, Delivered For ‘Austin Powers 4’
http://www.hitfix.com/blogs/motion-captured/posts/exclusive-mike-myers-is….
TLC Cancels Kate + 8
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/showtracker/2011/08/tlc-cancels-kate-8.html
Brett Ratner: Oscar Fan Who Recognizes His Outsider Status
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/movies/2011/08/brett-ratner-oscar-fan-who….
Live Nation Swings To A Profit As Concert Attendance Grows
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/entertainmentnewsbuzz/2011/08/live-nation….
Record Industry Braces For Artists’ Battles Over Song Rights
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/16/arts/music/springsteen-and-others-soon….
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