Don't Wait: Why Early Copyright Registration Is Essential for Filmmakers and Creators
Copyright protection attaches automatically when a work is fixed, but enforceable rights hinge on timely registration. Registering before any infringement allows creators to pursue statutory damages ranging from $750 to $150,000 and recover attorney’s fees, whereas late registration limits recovery to actual damages, which are often hard to prove. For published works, a three‑month window after release preserves eligibility for statutory damages; missing it leaves creators with only modest remedies. The Copyright Office’s receipt date, not the certificate date, marks the effective registration, making prompt filing essential.
The Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery Merger: An Antitrust Case for Rejection
Paramount Global agreed to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery in a deal valued at roughly $111 billion, consolidating two of the six remaining major Hollywood studios into a single entity. The merger is under antitrust review by the DOJ, state attorneys general,...
The State of the Film Market: What the Numbers Tell Filmmakers
Recent data shows the U.S./Canada box office has recovered to about $8.7 billion in 2025, still roughly 24 percent shy of its 2019 peak. Ticket volumes have slumped dramatically, with 2024 sales 38 percent below pre‑pandemic levels, while average ticket prices have risen...