http://dealfatigue.disqus.com/Entertainment Law BlogenSun, 06 Apr 2008 22:19:04 -0000http://dealfatigue.com/2008/03/18/money-for-nuthin-or-nicks-for-free/#comment-1554880Brett,<br><br>There’s always the concern of a slippery slope. What evolves today may become the abusive practice of tomorrow.<br><br>Given the fluctuation of negotiating power between the reps representing the Brad Pitts of the business and those representing just off the bus talent, I am confident that there will be a check on the most severe forms of this deal point. Time will tell.Peter KaufmanSun, 06 Apr 2008 22:19:04 -0000http://dealfatigue.com/2008/03/18/money-for-nuthin-or-nicks-for-free/#comment-1554881What vaguely concerns me -- and then in only the most optimistic sort of way -- is what happens when this sort of point spreads beyond these cable network deals and into other areas of entertainment. Are we going to see actors and writers all forced to sign indentured services contracts whereby Universal (f'rinstance) gets to skim my future screenwriting revenue in return for producing an early screenplay?<br><br>I understand the net's position to some extent: in the case of Cyrus, for example, Disney has nurtured her career like mad for a few years now to create this monster that generates great honking gobs of delightful cash. But it seems a little scary to think about the weird ways this could turn out.<br><br>Nice blog, btw.<br><br>BBrettFri, 04 Apr 2008 08:08:11 -0000