In this episode of the Entertainment and Media Law Signal podcast series, Bob Tarantino speaks with Margot Patterson about the Online Streaming Act and the progress made since the Act received Royal Assent in April 2023. This legislation, which amends the Broadcasting Act, extends Canadian regulations to include both audio and audiovisual streaming services that generate more than CA$10 million in annual revenue from Canadian operations operating within the country. As counsel in the Toronto office, Bob focuses his practice on the interface between the entertainment industry and intellectual property law. Margot is counsel in the Ottawa office in our Intellectual Property, Communications Law, Competition Law, and Media, Entertainment and Sports groups, with a practice focused on media, brands and intellectual property.

Contacts: Bob Tarantino, Margot Patterson

In this episode of the Dentons Entertainment & Media Law Signal Podcast Series, Jayme Alter speaks with Lindsay Paquette, senior manager of business affairs in the Media and Entertainment group. Lindsay discusses the unique role of business affairs within the legal community, providing insights into the various ways in which she supports the media and entertainment team − from conducting legal and industry research to navigating financial incentives and the tax credit process − all while pursuing her PhD in copyright.

In this episode of the Entertainment and Media Law Signal podcast series, Jim Russell and David Steinberg dive into the complexities of production financing. They discuss the intricacies of securing loans, managing lender expectations and navigating assignment documents to ensure your film, TV or digital media project is fully funded. This episode is perfect for producers looking to understand the nuts and bolts of financing their next big project and is a must-listen for industry insiders. Jim and David are both partners in the Media, Entertainment and Sports group. Both are based in Dentons’ Toronto office.

 In this episode of the Entertainment & Media Law Signal Podcast Series, David Steinberg speaks with, Meredith Bacal about trademarks and copyrights; two important parts in the IP toolkit in the media and entertainment space. Meredith is a partner in the Firm’s Intellectual Property, and Litigation and Dispute Resolution groups and has extensive experience litigating media, entertainment, defamation, and technology disputes. David is a partner in the Media and Entertainment group. Both are based in Dentons Toronto office.

In this episode of the Entertainment & Media Law Signal Podcast Series, Bob Tarantino speaks with Media and Entertainment Partner, Jim Russell and antitrust and foreign investment Partner, Adam S. Goodman about regulatory (foreign investment) considerations that need to be taken into account when a film, TV or other entertainment related business is being bought or sold in Canada.

In this episode of the Entertainment & Media Law Signal podcast, Bob Tarantino speaks with Helen Park about immigration issues affecting foreign national workers in the industry. While there have been ongoing changes and more are expected, Helen provides insight on the current policies in place and offers guidance for people travelling into Canada from different jurisdictions.

If you would like to discuss this podcast or an immigration-related issue regarding your production, please contact Bob Tarantino or Helen Park.

In this installment of our Entertainment Law Building Blocks Series, Bob Tarantino and articling student Karin Kazakevich are joined by Media and Entertainment Partner, Jim Russell, to discuss key elements of production financing. In this episode they review the common sources of financing in Canada and tackle subjects such as tax credits, bank loans, completion bonds and production financing plans.

Listen in to hear about the differences between option agreements, shopping agreements and attachment agreements, along with practical takeaways in drafting and negotiating.

With this newest installment of our Entertainment Law Building Blocks Series, Bob Tarantino and articling student Karin Kazakevich are back to discuss foundational elements in the practice of entertainment law. In this episode, they discuss clearances and permissions and dive into questions such as what even is a clearance and how do you get one? How do you make a movie about someone’s life? And what does having E&O insurance really mean?

In this new series, Bob Tarantino and articling student Karin Kazakevich discuss foundational elements in the practice of entertainment law. In today’s episode, they dive into a deeper conversation about content ownership and questions such as who actually owns the final film? What is “title” and why do we track it? And who really has creative control?