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The Legal Backbone of Hollywood: Needs of an Entertainment Attorney
In the heart of Hollywood, where creativity flourishes and stories come to life, legal protection is often the unsung hero behind...
May 9, 20253 min read


Comedy Legends Cheech & Chong Set the Date for Their Riotous 'Last Movie' on Streaming
PLF Client's Latest High-larious Endeavor: "Cheech & Chong's Last Movie," Set for 4/20 - Surprise, Surprise!
Apr 18, 20252 min read
Photography Copyright Lawyer in California: Protect Your Work from Infringement
Photography is a powerful medium of artistic expression, capturing moments, emotions, and stories through the lens of creativity....
Apr 9, 20253 min read
Copyright Defense Lawyer in California: All You Need to Know
Creativity is the heart of the entertainment industry, but protecting intellectual property in a world of rapid digital expansion can be...
Apr 9, 20253 min read


Colombian feature 'Alix' set for world debut
Catalyst Studio's crew filming 'Alix' in Colombia. PLF client Catalyst Studios is set to premiere 'Alix' on December 5 at the TCL Chinese...
Dec 4, 20241 min read


'Broken Bird' - 100% Fresh per Critics
Thursday, London: The film's world premiere played to a packed house as the opening night screener at the prestigious FrightFest. The Joanne Mitchell helmed gothic horror received much love from critics, with 100% of those cited on Rotten Tomatoes rating it as "Fresh." Some of our favorite quotes: "Broken Bird surfaces as an exemplary piece of cinema." "... brilliant and artfully tense ..." Rebecca Calder "mesmerising and memorable" in Broken Bird PLF's attorneys served as pr
Aug 23, 20241 min read


Psychological Horror Drama ‘Broken Bird’ Lands U.S. Theatrical Release Via Catalyst Studios & Seismic Releasing
The psychological horror drama Broken Bird will receive a U.S. theatrical release from April 24 via Catalyst Studios and Seismic Releasing. The film stars Rebecca Calder ( The Conjuring: Last Rites ) and James Fleet ( Scream of the Wolf ), and is directed by Joanne Mitchell. Written by Dominic Brunt, Tracey Sheals, and Joanne Mitchell, Broken Bird is based on Mitchell’s short film Sybil and is produced by Zoe Stewart. Holly Levow, Mark Pennell, and Paul Kampf also produce
Jul 15, 20241 min read


Wanda Sykes joins Catalyst's Boxing Drama
Wanda Sykes / Deadline.com Emmy winner Wanda Sykes boards PLF client Catalyst Studios' boxing drama Undercard . Per Deadline.com, this...
Feb 15, 20241 min read


PLF's client 'Cheech & Chong’s Last Movie' to have world premiere at SXSW
The entertainment attorneys at PLF served as production counsel on the first ever fully authorized Cheech & Chong documentary.
Jan 10, 20241 min read


The Depp v. Heard panel that inspired the Netflix series & broke records
Before the Depp v. Heard Netflix series, the entertainment attorneys at PLF produced a panel for the entertainment law section of the...
Aug 29, 20233 min read


Don’t Be Fooled By The Rocks That She Got – They Could Be AI
Richard Branson may have given us a glimpse into the future. One where actors appear virtually in advertisements, commercials,...
Aug 22, 20232 min read


Fair Use: Narrative & Documentary Filmmaking
PLF's Managing Attorney James Pacitti chairs an all-star panel on Fair Use: Narrative & Documentary Filmmaking.
Aug 7, 20231 min read


Counter-Strike Calls Timeout on Partnered Leagues
Counter-Strike, the largest competitive first-person shooter in the world, is making drastic changes to the structure of its professional...
Aug 3, 20232 min read


Influencers Shouldn't Influence During Strike
Influencers should keep their opinions to themselves during the SAG-AFTRA strike or face being barred from future membership of the...
Jul 31, 20232 min read


PLF digest: Summer of Strike(s)?
At the time of writing this post, the weather in Los Angeles is going into its fourth week of dreariness. The atmosphere in the...
Jun 14, 20232 min read


PLF client's Hong Kong romcom secures North American distribution
PLF's entertainment attorneys negotiated the distribution deal on behalf of the producers, including Byron Mann who currently stars in...
Apr 20, 20232 min read


PLF client announces acclaimed European director to helm action-thriller
PLF client's film has tapped Serbian helmer Milena Grujic (A.S. (25), The Future is Bright and Unbearable) to direct action title...
Apr 20, 20231 min read


PLF opinion: "Intellectual Property in Esports: Rightsholders v The World"
PLF's New Technology Jurisprudence Specialist & Attorney Arkadi De Proft writes in leading international journal in the field of...
Apr 10, 20231 min read


PLF client's Oscar-hopeful drama from A24 sells UK & Ireland rights
A24's The Inspection, which stars Gabrielle Union, Jeremy Pope, and PLF client McCaul Lombardi, sells UK and Irish rights. The...
Dec 6, 20221 min read


Gladiator & Wonder Woman star to lead PLF client's psychological thriller
The “Gladiator” and “Wonder Woman” star Connie Nielson will play the lead role in PLF client film "Follow Me", directed by auteur Siri...
Sep 27, 20221 min read
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