Entertainment Law 2012

The distribution of media and entertainment content continues to evolve with technology and innovative strategies to attract viewers and generate revenue through product placement, integration and creation. Access to content has also considerably increased as consumers now have a broader range of choices available to them, creating competitive concerns for organizations who are trying to attain or retain their edge in this current economic state.

In addition, amendments and changes to the Copyright Act and CRTC regulations have companies taking a second look at their processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the new and updated rules.

Entertainment Law 2012 highlights include:

• Latest developments on over-the-top and Broadcasters/ISP
• Amendments to the Copyright Act and recent supreme court appeals
• Terms of Trade Agreement and the relationship between producers and broadcasters
• Regulatory framework for vertical integration
• Latest Canadian tax incentives developments
• Innovation strategies for film financing
• Putting reality into marketing – The future of branded content initiatives
• Emerging trends in digital distribution
• Structuring international co-production and co-ventures
• Merchandizing and licensing agreements
• Music in movies, games and TV shows – regulations and implications

Entertainment Law 2012 will be held March 5-6, 2012 at the St. Andrew’s Club & Conference Centre in Toronto, Ontario.