End Scene: An Entertainment Law Podcast (End Scene: An Entertainment Law Podcast)
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| 07 Apr 2024 | Episode 42 - Chili Crunch Trademark Battle/The ELVIS Act/Kiss Sells Music Catalog AND Personality Rights for $300 Million | 00:40:40 | |
Welcome to Episode 42 of End Scene, a very special edition as we celebrate Tony's birthday! This week, Tony and Evan talk about celebrity chef David Chang's Momofuku going after competitors for selling products bearing the "Chili Crunch" trademark. Next, Tony and Evan discuss the ELVIS Act which recently passed in the state of Tennessee and protects celebrities against unauthorized uses of their personality rights through the use of generative AI. Later, Tony and Evan talk about Kiss selling their music catalog and personality rights for $300 to Pophouse Entertainment. Is it a good deal or not? And finally, in honor of Tony's birthday, Tony and Evan share their favorite birthday memory. We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 31 Oct 2023 | Episode 31 - End Scene: The Spooktacular Edition | 00:36:00 | |
OoOoOoOoO! Welcome to this special Halloween edition of End Scene, where Tony and Evan brings all the tricks and treats of case law and legal stories that have a fun and spooky Halloween twist! First, Tony and Evan discuss the iconic 1984 single "Somebody's Watching Me" by Rockwell and how Michael Jackson isn't actually getting any royalties on the song even though he's actually singing the song's chorus (05:08). Next, Tony and Evan talk about an interesting copyright infringement lawsuit between Huey Lewis and the News and Ray Parker Jr. over the "Ghostbusters" theme song and how Ray Parker played the ultimate reverse Uno card on Huey Lewis after their copyright dispute was settled (12:07). Finally, Tony and Evan talk about another interesting copyright dispute over "The Conjuring" franchise and how facts are not copyrightable (17:58). Finally, Tony and Evan share their favorite Halloween films (26:36). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 21 Jul 2023 | Episode 21 - End Scene: Barbie Edition! | 00:39:57 | |
Greetings to all you Barbies and Kens! In honor of the release of the much hyped Barbie movie, Tony and Evan decided to bring the “Kenergy” and devote episode 21 to all things Barbie! Mattel, the parent company that owns Barbie, has had their fair share of lawsuits involving Barbie, especially the use of the Barbie trademark. Evan and Tony lead things off with a lawsuit between Greiner & Hauser gMBH and Mattel (04:06) and how Mattel was originally accused of ripping off Barbie from a German doll called Bild Lilli. G&H and Mattel ended up settling but 50 years later, G&H gMBH pursued a lawsuit against Mattel, alleging their 1964 settlement agreement was no longer enforceable. Then, Tony and Evan talk about the iconic Mattel v. MCA Records case (14:55) and how a song called "Barbie Girl" was afforded protection under the First Amendment by way of the Rogers v. Grimaldi test. Tony and Evan then talk about Mattel's very brief trademark infringement lawsuit against Rap Snacks after the snack brand created a line of BBQ chips featuring Nicki Minaj but used the word "Barbie" in pink cursive on the front of the chip packaging (23:30). Finally, Evan and Tony share their favorite Barbie marketing collabs in connection with the new Barbie movie (31:43).
We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk!
Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK.
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| 09 Dec 2023 | Episode 34 - No More Hall and Oates?!/Understanding the Copyright Landscape of Rev. Dr. MLK Jr.'s Speeches | 00:28:11 | |
After a 3-week break, Tony and Evan reunite for a fantastic and fun episode of End Scene! This week, Tony and Evan talk about the bombshell legal dispute between Darryl Hall and John Oates that has even sparked a RESTRAINING ORDER by Darryl Hall against John Oates (04:22). Tony and Evan break down the center of their legal dispute, which involves John Oates selling his share of copyright ownership of Hall & Oates songs to a third-party music agency. Next, Tony and Evan enter post-mortem personality right land and talk about the copyright ownership of Rev. Dr. MLK Jr.'s speeches and how Academy Award winning director Stephen Spielberg is legally able to use Dr. King's speeches in films. Spoiler alert: it involves licensing (12:35). Finally, with the holiday season upon us, Tony and Evan share their favorite Christmas and Hanukkah gift-giving experience from their childhood (23:19). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 28 Apr 2023 | Episode 11 - Talking Lord of the Rings, Music, Music Ownership, Trademarks, and AI with "The Queen of Christmas" Elizabeth Chan | 00:42:31 | |
Episode 11 is a special one for Evan and Tony as they present this week's episode in front of a live audience at the 1st Annual Intellectual Property Law Symposium at New York Law School, Evan and Tony's alma mater!
In this week's episode, Evan and Tony welcome 'The Queen of Christmas" Elizabeth Chan, a Billboard-charting Christmas singer-songwriter with hundreds of Christmas songs to her name! First, Tony, Evan, and Liz discuss an interesting copyright infringement lawsuit involving the Lord of the Rings prequel series on Amazon called "Rings of Power" and whether that case holds any weight (04:27). Later, Tony and Evan chat with Liz about what propelled her into the music profession (14:40) and what makes a good Christmas song (21:23). Liz chimes in on the trend of singers and songwriters selling their music library to third parties (24:36). Tony and Evan also ask Liz about her experience successfully defeating Mariah Carey in a 2022 trademark dispute over Carey's attempted trademark registration in the US Patent and Trademark Office for the word "Queen of Christmas" (27:13) and how important it was to pursue this opposition. Liz also weighs in on the legal concerns associated with the use of artificial intelligence in music (35:02). Finally, Liz, Tony, and Evan all share their favorite holiday traditions (37:44).
Immense thanks to Liz Chan for joining End Scene! You can follow her on Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. You can also listen to Liz's music on Apple Music, Spotify, or wherever you listen to music! Special thanks also to New York Law School's Media, Entertainment, and Fashion Law Association and the Intellectual Property Law Society for welcoming End Scene with open arms!
Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK.
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| 23 Jun 2023 | Episode 18 - Bebe Rexha Struck by Phone During Concert/WB Discovery's Tentative Deal with Netflix to License Out HBO Shows/Understanding Rogers v. Grimaldi | 00:38:56 | |
Happy Episode 18, everyone! Tony and Evan recorded remotely this week but that didn't stop them from discussing some intriguing entertainment law headlines. First on the docket, Tony and Evan discuss Bebe Rexha's injury on stage in NYC this past week when a concert-goer threw a phone at her face (06:14). With singers in recent years being the subject of attacks from concert-goers, what recourse, contractually or otherwise, do singers have when they perform at concert venues? Next, Evan and Tony share the story coming from Deadline that Warner Bros. Discovery is in talks with Netflix to license out certain HBO shows to stream on the competitor platform (16:43). What's the motive behind this move? Later, Tony gives a summary of the Rogers v. Grimaldi test, which was the subject during oral arguments for the Jack Daniel's v. VIP Products case that was recently decided by the Supreme Court (23:43). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 13 May 2024 | Episode 43 - TikTok Sues US Government/Possible Drake v. Kendrick Lamar Defamation Suit?/Cinemark Sued for False Advertising | 00:38:42 | |
THIS WEEK'S EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE - VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Hello everyone! After a long month off, Tony and Evan reunite to discuss some pressing entertainment law topics in the news. First, Tony and Evan lead things off with the news of TikTok suing the US government for the tentative TikTok ban, alleging such a ban infringes on the company's 1st Amendment right to free speech (04:39). Next, Tony and Evan talk about the diss track wars between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar in which each artist makes allegations about the other in some heated tracks - but can Kendrick or Drake sue each other for defamation? (13:41) Later, Tony and Evan talk about an interesting lawsuit involving theater chain Cinemark, in which consumers allege that the chain has engaged in false advertising...over the amount of soda served in their large cups. Tony and Evan discuss if this is, in fact, a winnable case for the class of plaintiffs (25:03). Finally, in honor of Tom Brady's roast on Netflix, Tony and Evan share who they would want to host their roast (32:18). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 14 Jul 2023 | Episode 20 - Update on the Lady Gaga Dog Walker Reward Lawsuit/Latest on WGA and SAG-AFTRA Strikes/Sarah Silverman Sues OpenAI | 00:45:22 | |
Episode 20 is here and the boys are back in town! Evan andTony are back from their respective vacations, but the entertainment law world never missed a beat. First things first, Tony and Evan share the latest ruling involving Jennifer McBride, a woman who was involved in the theft of Lady Gaga's dogs a few years ago who was trying to claim a $500,000 reward from Lady Gaga for returning her dogs "no questions asked" (04:59). Then, Tony and Evan provide the latest update on the WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes and the detriment that two simultaneous strikes can have on the entertainment industry (12:35). Tony and Evan then discuss actress/comedienne Sarah Silverman joining a copyright class action lawsuit against OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, to training the AI platform on writing using her book "The Bedwetter" (27:10). Finally, with the release of the newest Mission Impossible film, Evan and Tony share their favorite non-Mission Impossible Tom Cruise film (36:12). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 05 May 2023 | Episode 12 - Ed Sheeran Liable for Copyright Infringement?/Schmigadoon and Its Play on Iconic Broadway Musicals/The Latest on the WGA Strike | 00:50:50 | |
Episode 12 is here and Tony and Evan reunite to provide their commentary after two consecutive episodes with guests! This week, Tony and Evan dive into the copyright infringement lawsuit from the Ed Townsend Estate against Ed Sheeran, in which the Townsend Estate alleges that Sheeran's "Thinking Out Loud" directly infringes on the copyright of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On," which Townsend co-wrote (04:11). (Editor's note: shortly after Episode 12 was recorded, the jury in the Ed Sheeran copyright infringement lawsuit found Ed Sheeran NOT LIABLE for copyright infringement.) Later, Evan and Tony talk about the Apple TV+ series "Schmigadoon" and how it's legally possible for Cinco Paul and the writers of "Schmigadoon" to make the music for the show sound nearly identical to major Broadway musical numbers (17:37). Was the music in "Schmigadoon" created under fair use? Or was the underlying musical composition to major Broadway musical songs licensed by way of a mechanical license agreement? Tony and Evan break it all down. Then, Tony and Evan share the latest details of the Writers Guild of America's strike after collective bargaining talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers came to a halt on May 1, 2023 (32:38). Finally, in light of Star Wars Day on May 4th, Tony and Evan wrap up the episode with their favorite Star Wars memory (43:23). Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor | |||
| 19 May 2023 | Episode 14 - Recap of Previous Entertainment Law Cases Covered/The Validity of Ariel's Contract with Ursula in "The Little Mermaid"/Tom Hanks Comments on AI | 00:42:00 | |
A new week calls for a new episode of "End Scene!" In Episode 14, Evan and Tony recap the outstanding cases that were discussed in previous episodes that didn’t have a resolution when the episode aired (03:13). In light of the live-action remake of “The Little Mermaid,” Evan and Tony discuss contract formation and whether Ursula's contract with Ariel was valid and/or voidable (11:05). Then, in response to Tom Hanks’ comments about Artificial Intelligence, Evan and Tony discuss the legal ramifications of post-mortem personality rights and whether audiences will really “care.” (21:08) Lastly, in honor of AAPI month, Evan and Tony choose their favorite actor/actress of Asian/Pacific descent (37:02). Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor | |||
| 26 May 2023 | Episode 15 - Recapping AWF v. Goldsmith/Navigating the Wide Web of Disney and Marvel-related Headlines/The Latest on the EA Sports College Football Video Game | 00:51:53 | |
Episode 15 is packed some great and hearty topics! Tony and Evan kick things off with a discussion of the AWF v. Goldsmith case and what this Supreme Court decision means in the long-run for the fair use argument (03:22). Next, Tony and Evan share how the closure of Galactic Starcruiser, the closure of Universal Studios Japan's Spider-Man ride, and the pending copyright assignment termination case involving Marvel characters could be connected to one another (17:25). Later, Tony and Evan discuss the latest news on EA Sports' college football video game, including a brief discussion of the iconic O'Bannon v. NCAA case which essentially was the catalyst that led to widespread discussion of college athletes monetizing off of their name, image, and likeness in the NCAA (38:47). Finally, in honor of graduation season, Tony and Evan wrap things up with their favorite school-oriented movie (47:17). Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor | |||
| 18 Aug 2023 | Episode 25 - LOTR "Rings of Power" Lawsuit OFFICIALLY Dismissed/Michael Oher's Conservatorship/Britney Spears and Sam Asghari Headed for Divorce | 00:36:23 | |
Episode 25 is here and Evan and Tony have some great headlines from this week! First, Evan and Tony provide an update on a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by author Demetrious Polychron against Tolkien Enterprises and Amazon (02:44), alleging that Amazon infringed on the copyright of his fan-fiction "Lord of the Rings" books (spoiler alert: Polychron's lawsuit was dismissed with prejudice). Next, Tony and Evan talk about the headline of the week where we learned that Michael Oher, a former NFL player who was the subject of the Oscar-winning film "The Blind Side," was actually under a conservatorship and not adopted by the Tuohy family (09:22). Later, Tony and Evan talk about news of Britney Spears and Sam Asghari headed for divorce and provide a quick family law lesson about the grounds for filing a divorce. They also talk about Sam Asghari's threats of extortion against Britney if their pre-nup is not renegotiated (20:40). Finally, Tony and Evan share their favorite superhero origin movie (30:51). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 10 Mar 2023 | Episode 4 - Namor and Hulk Rights Headed to Disney?/Sylvester Stallone Losing the Rights to the "Rocky" Film Franchise/Our 2023 Oscar Picks! | 00:40:11 | |
Episode 4 of "End Scene" brings a slew of interesting entertainment law topics! This week, Tony and Evan discuss the speculation by a Citi analyst that Disney could sell its 67% stake in Hulu in exchange for the film rights to Namor and Hulk (1:58). Is this a sound business strategy? Later, Tony and Evan discuss the absence of Sylvester Stallone in "Creed III" which is the latest installment in the "Creed" franchise (18:09). Was Sly Stallone selling the rights to "Rocky" a nefarious act or business as usual in the entertainment industry? Finally, Tony and Evan share 3 of their Oscar picks for this Sunday's Academy Awards as well as their most memorable moment in Oscars history (29:05). Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 09 Jun 2023 | Episode 16 - "Taco Tuesday" and "Trump Too Small" Trademark Disputes/The Latest Update on Entertainment Union Strikes/Shannon Sharpe Leaving FS1 and "Undisputed" | 00:44:33 | |
Episode 16 is in the books and is one of our best ones yet. In this edition of End Scene: An Entertainment Law Podcast, Evan and Tony discuss a bevy of interesting Entertainment Law topics. First up is the discussion on the “Taco Tuesday” trademark and LeBron James’ partnership with the chain restaurant, Taco Bell. We weigh in on whether we think “Taco Tuesday” should be considered a generic mark (03:37). In the same vein, we discuss a lawsuit that is slated to be discussed in the Supreme Court regarding Donald Trump and whether the phrase “Trump Too Small” is a trademark-able phrase (10:09). Then, Evan and Tony discuss the new Broadway show “Here Lies Love,” which begins previews this month (16:06). The show is already under fire for a ton of guild-related issues, including the non-use of a live orchestra. We discuss this new show and the Tony’s in light of the WGA strike and give a brief update on SAG-AFTRA and DGA (24:42). Additionally, Evan and Tony discuss Shannon Sharpe’s departure from FS1’s “Undisputed” with co-host Skip Bayless (27:57). What does this departure mean from a contractual standpoint and what will become of “Unc’s” Podcast? Lastly, Evan and Tony give a box office update from their draft and share their favorite board game, in light of the new Transformers movie hitting theaters this weekend (37:19). Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor | |||
| 03 Nov 2023 | Episode 32 - Updates on Disney's Purchase of Hulu, Taco Tuesday TM Debacle, and Brett Favre's Defamation Lawsuit Against Shannon Sharpe/NFL Accuses University of Houston of Trade Dress Infringement | 00:36:30 | |
Happy fall, y'all! Halloween is done but the fall season is in full swing and so is the entertainment law news cycle this week! This week, Tony and Evan provide updates on Disney's purchase of its remaining shares of Hulu from Comcast Universal (05:59), Taco Bell's fight to liberate the Taco Tuesday trademark (10:35), and the status of Brett Favre's defamation lawsuit against sports commentator Shannon Sharpe (14:50). Later, Tony and Evan talk about the University of Houston receiving a cease-and-desist letter from the NFL, alleging that university's "Love Ya Blue" powder blue uniforms and helmets infringe on the trade dress of the old Houston Oilers uniforms (21:36). Tony and Evan break down trade dress law, what it's all about, and how the University of Houston CLEARLY infringed on the trade dress of the Houston Oilers unform. Finally, Tony and Evan wrap things up with their favorite fall activity (32:23). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 26 Jan 2024 | Episode 37 - Alec Baldwin Charged Again for Involuntary Manslaughter/"Better Call Saul" Trademark Dispute/The Rock Joins TKO Board of Directors/Possible Taylor Swift Deep Fake Litigation | 00:51:54 | |
Happy Friday, End Sceners! Tony and Evan are back with a brand new episode that is jam-packed with tons of great entertainment law topics. First, Tony and Evan discuss the news of New Mexico prosecutors charging actor Alec Baldwin once again for involuntary manslaughter and what these new charges mean (06:30). Next, Tony and Evan talk about the news of Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson joining the Board of Directors of TKO Sports, the group that owns WWE and UFC, and his acquisition of the trademark rights to "The Rock" trademark (16:35). Later, Tony and Evan discuss a somewhat recent trademark infringement lawsuit in the SDNY between AMC Network and Liberty Tax Service over the use of the fictional business "Sweet Liberty Tax Service" in the AMC hit show "Better Call Saul" (24:09) and how the Grimaldi test under trademark law afforded a win for AMC. Tony and Evan also discuss the proliferation of sexually provocative deepfakes of Taylor Swift on the Internet and how Taylor Swift may gear up for litigation (32:40). Would Taylor Swift bringing forth a personality right infringement lawsuit *FINALLY* lead to personality right legislation at the federal level? And finally, Tony and Evan share their biggest Oscar snubs following the announcement of Oscar nominations this week (43:23). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 16 Mar 2023 | Episode 5 - Is it OK to sing “Happy Birthday” during the Oscars?/Being “Cancelled” and the Nature of Morality Clauses in Endorsement Deals/Shazam! Fury of the Historic Copyright Infringement Lawsuit | 00:38:17 | |
Episode 5 of "End Scene" presents a full docket of entertainment law topics to discuss! First, the "Happy Birthday" song has been integrated into our lives for a long time, but did you know the song originated over 100 years ago? Up until recently a certain iteration of "Happy Birthday" was protected by copyright until it entered the public domain in 2016. Tony and Evan discuss the Happy Birthday sing-along at the 2023 Oscars (2:18). Later, in the wake of the Ja Morant/Powerade separation and Jamie Lee Curtis’ wish to not be “cancelled” at the Oscars, Tony and Evan discuss morality clauses in endorsement contracts and what it means for a celebrity to be “cancelled" (13:07). Third, in light of the release of "Shazam! Fury of the Gods" in theaters on March 17, Tony shares the incredible story of how Shazam! (formerly called "Captain Marvel) was accused of infringing on the copyright of Superman (24:37). Finally, Tony and Evan wrap up today's episode and share their three favorite classic rock bands. Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor | |||
| 02 Feb 2024 | Episode 38 - Kristin Juszczyk's NFL Licensing Deal/UMG v. TikTok/Possible Erin Moriarty Defamation Lawsuit? | 00:42:21 | |
Happy Friday and happy Episode 38! Tony and Evan have a packed episode for all of you, beginning with a great story about how Kristin Juszczyk, the wife of 49ers fullback and all-pro Kyle Juszczyk, securing a licensing deal with the NFL after going viral for "modding" NFL jerseys into coats, most notably for Taylor Swift, Taylor Lautner, and Brittany Mahomes (04:15). Next, Tony and Evan discuss the contract feud between Universal Music Group and TikTok and the legal signficance of UMG's music no longer available on the TikTok music library (14:32). Later, Tony and Evan discuss the news of "The Boys" star Erin Moriarty completely deactivating her social media over public comments made by conservative commentator Megyn Kelly, suggesting that Moriarty received plastic surgery (24:07). Finally, Tony and Evan share their favorite Super Bowl Halftime Show performances (34:09). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 09 Feb 2024 | Episode 39 - ESPN, Fox Sports, and WB Discovery's New Sports Streaming Service/Disney's Investment Stake in Epic Games/Snoop Dogg Sues Walmart Over...His Cereal?! | 00:39:16 | |
Happy Friday everyone! This week's End Scene is a licensing heavy podcast but we've got a nice lineup of great topics for all of you. First, Tony and Evan discuss The Walt Disney Company's loaded Q1 earnings call where it was announced that Disney, Fox Sports, and WB Discovery would join forces to create a sports streaming service (04:59). In the same Q1 earnings call, Disney announced that they would invest $1.5 billion into Epic Games, the creators of Fortnite. Tony and Evan discuss the business and legal strategy with a move of this nature (12:46). Later, Tony and Evan talk about an interesting lawsuit filed by Snoop Dogg against Walmart for failure to appropriately sell or showcase his brand of cereals. What does this lawsuit mean? Tony and Evan discuss (20:54). And finally, in light of Usher performing the Super Bowl Halftime Show in Las Vegas this year, Tony and Evan share their favorite Usher song that features a collab from another singer (29:55). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 22 Sep 2023 | Episode 28 - Understanding Force Majeure Clauses/Drake's "Slimy" Photo and Personality Right Licensing Dispute with Halle Berry | 00:29:56 | |
Happy Friday everyone! Tony and Evan recorded this week's episode on September 21st, fittingly the day that is referenced in the iconic Earth, Wind, and Fire song "September." Nevertheless, this week's episode is short but sweet with some great topics. First, Tony and Evan discuss the essence of force majeure clauses and their application in production contracts in light of the ongoing WGA and SAG-AFTRA strikes (03:33). Next, Tony and Evan discuss a licensing meltdown between Drake and Halle Berry over his use of Berry's likeness on the cover of his latest single "Slime You Out." According to Halle Berry, she denied permission of her likeness featured on the single's album cover but Drake went ahead and used it anyway (14:03). What recourse does Halle Berry have? And finally, in honor of "September," Tony and Evan share their favorite Earth, Wind, and Fire song (23:11). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 31 Mar 2023 | Episode 7- Gwyneth Paltrow Ski Trial Verdict/The Jonathan Majors Legal Saga/The Rich IP Portfolio of Daisy Jones & The Six | 00:37:52 | |
Episode 7 is here and while Evan is in Florida and Tony suffers from separation anxiety in NYC, the fellas deep dive into a treasure trove of entertainment law stories from the week! First, Evan and Tony and share details of the negligence lawsuit against Gwyneth Paltrow over a ski accident (03:29) and they even shared their thoughts on the verdict, which happened at the time of their recording! Then, Tony and Evan discuss the troubling news and all available details involving Jonathan Majors' arrest for allegedly hitting his girlfriend and causing a laceration behind her ear and bruising as a result of a fight (12:49). The arrest and charges against Majors even led to the US Army pulling ads that featured Majors, a move that is consistent with Tony and Evan's discussion about morals clauses that was shared a few weeks ago. Finally, ever wondered how many players are involved in a single IP franchise? In light of the success of the hit Amazon Prime show "Daisy Jones & The Six," there are rumors that the band in the show may go on a US tour! This news gave Tony and Evan the "prime" opportunity to talk about all the IP and copyright owners that are invested in this singular franchise (20:55). And lastly (29:10), Tony and Evan play a fun game a la fantasy sports draft style and each pick the 5 movies that they think will generate the highest box office numbers of 2023! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor | |||
| 20 Jan 2025 | Episode 44 - The Return of End Scene/Defamation Disputes between Drake and Kendrick Lamar and Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively/"Wicked" and the Public Domain | 01:02:01 | |
After months away from the mics, Tony and Evan to start 2025 with a brand new episode of End Scene! Tony and Evan share some personal updates before diving into this week's topics. This week, Tony and Evan discuss not one but TWO defamation disputes in the entertainment law sphere, the first being between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar (10:28) and actors Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively (21:17). Tony and Evan discuss the fact patterns of each case with a discussion of actual malice, which is necessary in defamation cases involving public figures. Tony and Evan also spend some time talking about the public domain and discuss how the book turned musical turned movie "Wicked" evades copyright infringement disputes because of it's connection to L. Frank Baum's "The Wizard of Oz" (42:13). And for this week's fun topic, in honor of Evan's trip to Orlando to visit Tony and Disney World, Tony and Evan share their favorite Disney World ride (55:51). Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 14 Apr 2023 | Episode 9 - The Twin Film Phenomenon/Understanding Music Sampling and Licensing/DC and Marvel Crossover Film on the Horizon?! | 00:36:02 | |
Episode 9 is here! Have you ever wondered why two studios release movies are around the same time with similar plot lines? Look no further than the "Twin Films" phenomenon. Tony and Evan explain this phenomenon and discuss when the lines can be crossed into a trademark infringement violation (3:03). Next, Evan and Tony discuss music licensing and P. Diddy's recent tweet that he pays several thousand dollars to The Police frontman Sting for using undertones and lyrics from "Every Breath You Take" in the song "I'll Be Missing You," which honors the late Notorious B.I.G. (12:16). Later, in light of the news that James Gunn shared that a Marvel/DC crossover can be coming soon, Evan and Tony discuss how two gargantuan IP portfolios can work together and how the concept worked in "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" (19:59). Lastly, Tony and Evan share one actor and one actress that they would like to see in a "one person show." (27:20). Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor | |||
| 07 Apr 2023 | Episode 8 - WWE and UFC's Mega Merger/The Legal Implications of Photographing Cosplayers/Getting Consent for Biopics | 00:41:11 | |
Episode 8 is here and Evan and Tony are reunited in the podcast studio this week! Evan and Tony tease some exciting things to come for the podcast in the coming weeks. But on the docket this week, Tony and Evan discuss the mammoth sized merger that was announced between UFC and WWE (06:14), a merger that values at $21 Billion TOTAL! Then, Tony and Evan share their perspective on photographing cosplayers at comic cons and what "cosplay is not consent" really means from a legal perspective (16:51). Later, with the upcoming release of the HBO Max show "Love and Death," a story that documents Candy Montgomery alleging killing Betty Gore and later found not guilty, Tony and Evan spend some time talking about the legal and ethical concerns surrounding biopics and portraying the story of the deceased (27:02). Finally, Tony and Evan wrap things up by sharing their favorite NYC neighborhood (35:50). Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor | |||
| 11 Aug 2023 | Episode 24 - Kai Cenat Riot in Union Square/ANOTHER "Levitating" Lawsuit/Lizzo's "Bananas" Lawsuit | 00:42:00 | |
Episode 24 is upon us and Evan and Tony are ready to deep dive into this week's headlines. This week, Tony and Evan talk about the unrest that ensued in Union Square this week when Twitch streamer Kai Cenat (03:29), who was later charged with inciting a riot. Then, Tony and Evan talk about a third copyright infringement lawsuit against Dua Lipa stemming from her hit song "Levitating" (13:53) and how this case actually feels like a legitimate win for Bosco Kante, the plaintiff in this most recent lawsuit. Later, Tony and Evan dissect the 44-page complaint against Lizzo, her dance captain Shirlene Quigley, and Lizzo's touring company (22:56), alleging sexual harrassment, false imprisonment, and disability discrimination, among other things. Finally, with the summer coming to an end, Tony and Evan share their favorite summer destination to visit (37:50). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 24 Feb 2023 | Episode 2 - The Story of Disney's Lucky Rabbit/The Proliferation of Video Game Licensing | 00:35:48 | |
In the second episode of "End Scene," hosts Evan Naar and Tony Iliakostas talk about the incredible story of Oswald the Lucky Rabbit, Walt Disney's first major cartoon creation (02:34). Evan and Tony reflect on how his acquisition from NBCUniversal in exchange for sportscaster Al Michaels' contract (yes, THAT Al Michaels) ties into the importance of branding, especially with the start of Disney100, the Walt Disney Company's 100th anniversary celebration. Later in the broadcast, Evan and Tony talk about the rise of video game licensing and how video game franchises are dipping into the TV/film world and vice versa (12:38). Evan and Tony close of the broadcast talking about their favorite movie trilogies of all-time and Evan does his best Gollum impression (23:28). Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor | |||
| 28 Jul 2023 | Episode 22 - Indy Jones Reverse Passing Off Lawsuit/The Latest on the SAG-AFTRA Strike/Twitter Becomes..X?! | 00:45:46 | |
Tony and Evan are back in P&T Knitwear to give you a very dynamic and engaging 22nd episode of End Scene! This week, Evan and Tony discuss a very interesting "reverse passing off" lawsuit involving a small outdoor brand called Frost River, UK luxury brand Filson, and Lucasfilm, the creator of the Indiana Jones film franchise (05:23). Next, Tony and Evan give the latest update on the SAG-AFTRA strike, including their thoughts on AMPTP's AI proposal that has been at the center of talks stalling between AMPTP and SAG-AFTRA (18:19). Later, with Twitter officially announcing that they will be rebranded into X, Tony and Evan discuss some of the trademark implications that exists with this rebrand, especially in light of the fact that Microsoft and Meta have their own "X" trademark registrations in the USPTO (32:16). Finally, Tony and Evan share their 3 favorite theme songs or musical arrangements used in a movie (39:02). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 21 Apr 2023 | Episode 10 - The First Amendment's Connection to Entertainment Law: A Discussion with Ian Rosenberg, Author of "The Fight for Free Speech" | 01:04:16 | |
Episode 10 is here and there's no better way to celebrate this milestone than to invite the first guest EVER to "End Scene." Tony and Evan welcome Ian Rosenberg, the author of "The Fight for Free Speech" and "The Free Speech Handbook," to talk all things First Amendment, especially its unique connection to the entertainment industry. Tony, Evan, and Ian discuss indecency, censorship, and how George Carlin's "7 Dirty Words" bit propelled into one of the most important Supreme Court cases on regulating free speech in America (3:40). Later, Ian discusses parody under the First Amendment and how a fight between conservative evangelist Jerry Falwell and American pornographic publisher Larry Flynt laid the groundwork for parody and free speech (30:45). Shifting into current events topics, Tony and Evan chat with Ian about the defamation lawsuit between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News that led to an INCREDIBLE $787 million settlement for Dominion (38:22) and the US government's threat to ban TikTok (47:18). Finally, Tony, Evan, and Ian all share their favorite childhood movie from the decade that they were born in (55:24). WARNING: This week's episode contains language that may be offensive to some. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. You can check out the updated version of Ian Rosenberg's book The Fight for Free Speech on May 16th. It contains an updated afterword is available wherever books are sold. On the new front and back cover of the paperback you can see that Kirkus Reviews called it "Essential reading" in a starred review, and the Los Angeles Review of Books said it "may very well be the best introduction to free speech and freedom of the press." You can find out more about Ian's book and upcoming events he's hosting in NY and online at TheFightForFreeSpeech.com. Also, don't forget to check out Ian's other book The Free Speech Handbook also available wherever books are sold. You can also follow Ian on Twitter & Instagram.
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| 22 Mar 2024 | Episode 41 - Talking Bad Bunny and Celebrity Licensing with Entertainment and IP Attorney Nicole Dolgon | 00:55:45 | |
Hello End Scene fans! Tony and Evan are excited to welcome the very first guest of 2024 to the pod: entertainment and IP attorney Nicole Dolgon. Nicole is a partner at ESCA Legal and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the celebrity and IP licensing space. This week, Nicole joins Tony and Evan to talk about Bad Bunny's copyright infringement lawsuit against a fan who recorded full-length songs and uploaded them on YouTube (08:40). Later, Nicole shares her background in celebrity licensing, what she looks for in accepting clients, and shares her legal takeaways on celebrity licensing in Super Bowl commercials (21:35). Later, Tony, Evan, and Nicole wrap up by sharing their favorite celebrity collaboration with a brand (45:46). Special thanks to Nicole for joining End Scene! You can follow her on Instagram, and you can learn more about ESCA Legal on their website and on Instagram. Also, if you're in the NYC area on Friday, April 5, 2024, you can purchase tickets to this year's Escapades event, a panel and networking event catered to those in the IP and entertainment law space! We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 10 Nov 2023 | Episode 33 - SAG Strike Comes to an OFFICIAL END!/Andy Stone sues Mariah Carey...AGAIN | 00:35:50 | |
TGIF, everyone! This is a very special episode of End Scene and Tony and Evan are especially elated because the SAG-AFTRA strike is OFFICIALLY over! Tony and Evan discuss the details of the new agreement between AMPTP and SAG-AFTRA and the signficance of the strike ending after a nearly 4-month work stoppage in the entertainment industry (05:34). Next, Tony and Evan talk about Andy Stone (a/k/a Vince Vance) of suing Mariah Carey for copyright infringement once again over her song "All I Want for Christmas is You" and Tony explains how RIDICULOUS this lawsuit is (21:10). Finally, with the actors strike officially over, Tony and Evan share the film they are most looking forward to in 2024 (29:10). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 17 Feb 2023 | Episode 1 - Intro to "End Scene"/John Leguizamo as the Vulture? | 00:28:48 | |
Welcome to the inaugural episode of End Scene: An Entertainment Law Podcast! Hosts Evan Naar and Tony Iliakostas introduce themselves and share what inspired them to start the podcast. Later in the episode, Evan and Tony share their thoughts on the news of John Leguizamo reportedly signing on to play Vulture/Adrian Toomes in Marvel Studios' "Spider-Man: Homecoming" and the role eventually going to Michael Keaton. What could John Leguizamo have done? What lessons can be learned from this story? Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music at https://soundcloud.com/hunter-zarin. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor | |||
| 30 Jun 2023 | Episode 19 - Evil Dead's Rights Debacle/Recap of Lana Del Rey's Copyright Infringement Settlement/The Latest on the SAG-AFTRA Negotiations | 00:35:20 | |
Episode 19 is here and Evan and Tony convene for one last time before they each go on vacation! In this week's episode, Tony and Evan discuss the unique rights situation involving the Sam Raimi cult classic film "Evil Dead" (04:25). Next, Tony and Evan break down a settlement that was just reached in a copyright infringement lawsuit in which singer Lana Del Rey used a portion of a filmmaker's short film without permission in her music video for her hit song "Summertime Sadness" (17:20). Later, Tony and Evan share the latest update on the SAG-AFTRA CBA discussions, which is quickly approaching its June 30th strike deadline (23:27). Finally, Tony and Evan share their favorite Disney World ride (29:20). Evan and Tony will be on vacation next week, but will be back in two weeks for Episode 20! We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 15 Sep 2023 | Episode 27 - THE BOYS ARE BACK!/Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Film Distribution/Ana De Armas "Yesterday" Lawsuit Dismissed | 00:34:22 | |
After taking a few weeks off, Evan and Tony are reunited for a brand new episode of End Scene! Evan and Tony spend some time catching up on what they've been up to the last few weeks before they dive in to the week's topics. This week, Tony and Evan talk about Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Concert film and how her direct-to-consumer model for distributing the film is a groundbreaking move (07:37). Next, Tony and Evan talk about a lawsuit that was dismissed in California alleging that the removal of actress Ana De Armas in the film "Yesterday" did not amount to a viable cause of action or a tortious claim, even though she appeared in the trailer for the film (21:26). Finally, in honor of Evan's Greek getaway, Tony and Evan share their favorite Greek dish (29:06). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 06 Oct 2023 | Episode 29 - WGA Strike is OVER!/NFL's "Toy Story" Broadcast and the Future of Sports Broadcasting | 00:30:07 | |
Happy Friday everyone! Episode 29 of "End Scene" is here after a week off and Tony is back from his trip to Disney World! This week, Tony and Evan provide a recap of the strike resolution between AMPTP and WGA that finally led to the end of the nearly 150-day long WGA Strike (04:20). Next, Tony and Evan share their thoughts on the entertaining Jags-Falcons game in London that was broadcasted in the style of "Toy Story" on Disney+ (15:40) and what this could mean for the future of sports broadcasting and growing viewership among other audiences. Finally, Tony and Evan share the NFL team they would root for if they didn't root for their favorite teams, the Giants and Patriots respectively (23:31). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 04 Aug 2023 | Episode 23 - Understanding the SAG-AFTRA Strike From an Actor's Perspective: A Discussion with Actress Sarah Pribis | 00:47:46 | |
With the ongoing SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes, Evan and Tony thought it would be great to get a perspective from an industry professional for this week's episode of End Scene. Tony and Evan welcome Sarah Pribis, a NYC-based actor who has accumulated an incredibly impressive resume. From making her Broadway debut as a teenager in Les Miserables and hosting the hit game show HQ Trivia to starring in numerous TV shows and films, Sarah shares her perspective on the SAG strike, including the landscape on residual payments, AMPTP's AI proposal, and what these Hollywood strikes could mean long-term for the industry. You can follow Sarah Pribis on Instagram and TikTok for more of her insight into the acting life! Many thanks to Sarah for joining End Scene this week! We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 25 Aug 2023 | Episode 26 - DC District Court Rules that AI Artwork CANNOT be Copyright-Protected/Knicks Sue Raptors for Trade Secret Misappropriation | 00:39:43 | |
A new week means a new episode of "End Scene" and Tony and Evan are ready to share some great headlines from the week. First, Tony and Evan talk about the bombshell story out of the DC District Court that ruled that AI-generated works are incapable of receiving copyright protection (04:49). Tony and Evan talk about the legal significance of this ruling, especially with what it means for the future of the SAG and WGA strikes. Second, Tony and Evan discuss a lawsuit between the NY Knicks and Toronto Raptors basketball teams (16:46) in which the Knicks alleged that a former Knicks employee collected proprietary information like scouting reports, video tape footage, player tendency reports, and much more and shared it with the Toronto Raptors. Tony and Evan discuss trade secret misappropriation and how this offense could actually lead to sanctions against the Toronto Raptors. Finally, Tony and Evan take a trip down memory lane and share their favorite law school class (31:39). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 24 Mar 2023 | Episode 6 - Bad Bunny in Bad Legal Trouble/WGA Welcoming the Use of AI?!/Marvel Studios Pursuing Thanos-esque Legal Action in Leaked "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" Script Debacle | 00:39:25 | |
¡Buenos dias, buenas tardes, y buenas noches a todos! Episode 6 presents a wave of interesting and breaking entertainment law stories! Tony and Evan kick it off with a breakdown of the lawsuit against Bad Bunny for violating the personality rights and moral rights of his ex-fiancé Carliz De La Cruz Hernandez (04:58). The lawsuit stems from a voice memo she made of her saying "Bad Bunny, Baby!" that has been featured as a "tag" at the start of two different Bad Bunny songs. The crazy part is...SHE NEVER GAVE PERMISSION TO USE THE VOICE MEMO IN THOSE SONGS! Later (17:10), Tony and Evan touch on a report from Variety (that his since been debunked) in which the Writers Guild of America was entertaining a proposal that would allow writers to use artificial intelligence software like Chat-GPT to create full scripts/screenplays and the writer would touch it up and still be named the principal writer. The problem though is that the US Copyright Office, and copyright law, in general, doesn't recognize AI-generated works as worthy of copyright protection. Tony and Evan then touch on Marvel Studios potentially pursuing legal action against the individual who leaked the script for the latest Ant-Man film on Reddit (24:51). Was it a leaker and are they subject to the rules of criminal copyright infringement? Or was this a Marvel Studios employee who leaked the script and is governed under an NDA? The fellas finish off today's episode by sharing their favorite movie theater snacks. Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor | |||
| 01 Mar 2024 | Episode 40 - "Roadhouse" Copyright Termination Lawsuit/Willy's Chocolate Experience and the Nightmare of Unlicensed Location-Based Experiences | 00:38:21 | |
Happy Episode 40 everyone! Evan and Tony are back from some time off and the entertainment law news cycle didn't sleep while they were gone. This week, Tony and Evan discuss an interesting copyright assigment termination lawsuit between MGM Studios and David Lee Henry, the screenwriter of the original "Roadhouse" screenplay from the 1980s (05:58). After assigning copyright ownership over to MGM, David Lee Henry is seeking to terminate the assignment and have the copyright ownership reverted back to him as per the Copyright Act of 1976. Tony and Evan break down the legal implications and what the outcome could be. Next, Tony and Evan talk (and laugh) about an insanely horrible Willy Wonka location based experience that was created by a company in Glasgow, Scotland that was falsely advertised to be an amazing experience when it was far from one. Tony and Evan discuss the legal nature of using the copyright and trademark rights of Willy Wonka in an unauthorized fashion as well as the false advertising implications with this event (17:50). Finally, with the release of Dune 2 in theaters. Tony and Evan share who they would have dinner with the cast of Dune and why (29:23). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 15 Dec 2023 | Episode 35 - Shohei Ohtani's INSANE $700 Million Contract/Legal Drama over Luke Combs Tumbler Infringement/Recap of End Scene in 2023! | 00:38:45 | |
Happy Episode 35! Evan and Tony convene for one last time in 2023 before taking a holiday break and this week is chock full of great content! First, Tony and Evan discuss Shohei Ohtani's monster contract with the Dodgers (04:27) and how his deferred payment structure is perfectly legal. Next, Tony and Evan talk about an infringement lawsuit involving a Florida woman selling Luke Combs tumblers and Luke Combs coming out to apologize to the woman after having no knowledge of the lawsuit to begin with (19:27). Tony and Evan discuss if Luke Combs' apology video sets bad precedent for celebrities who are in the business of protecting their IP. Finally, Evan and Tony provide a recap of End Scene over the past year and reflect on the success of the podcast (31:38)! | |||
| 03 Mar 2023 | Episode 3: Lady Gaga’s “Ruff” Unilateral Contract Saga/South Park and WarnerMedia Wage a “Paramount” War/The Pending Jack Daniel’s v. VIP Products SCOTUS Hearing | 00:37:55 | |
This is a jam-packed episode of "End Scene" this week, recorded this week in Tony's epic office filled with comic book paraphernalia. Evan and Tony discuss the lawsuit brought by the woman accused of shooting Lady Gaga's dog walker, alleging that she accepted Lady Gaga's unilateral agreement of $500,000 for returning her missing dogs and is due that money (02:30). Should criminals be rewarded even though they committed a crime? Later, Evan and Tony discuss the lawsuit initiated by WarnerMedia against Paramount, MTV, and South Park Digital Studios over a breach of an exclusivity contract claim between South Park creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker and WarnerMedia that would have allowed South Park episodes past and present to live on the HBO Max streaming platform (10:28). Evan and Tony then spend a little time talking about the Jack Daniel's v. VIP Products case that is going before the Supreme Court, with oral arguments set for March 22, and they talk about the HILARIOUS amicus brief that was filed by MSCHF in favor of VIP Products (24:03). Finally, Tony and Evan share their dream casting (spoiler alert: it's for Marvel Studios films). Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor | |||
| 21 Oct 2023 | Episode 30 - Celebrating 30 Episodes!/Robin Williams and Post-Mortem Personality Right Licensing/A New Supreme Court Case is "In The Ayer" | 00:35:28 | |
Happy 30 Episodes, End Scene listeners! Tony and Evan reunite for this 30th episode of End Scene and per usual, some great entertainment law topics are on the docket. First, Tony and Evan talk about the recent Disney short film "Once Upon a Studio" to commemorate 100 years of the Walt Disney Company (06:35). The film features a posthumous cameo of Robin Williams as "Genie" from the film "Aladdin" which was approved by Robin Williams' Estate. Tony and Evan talk about post-mortem personality rights licensing and why Disney needed to secure Robin Williams' voice rights to feature him in "Once Upon a Studio." Second, Tony and Evan talk about a copyright infringement lawsuit that the Supreme Court has agreed to hear this 2023-24 term involving Flo Rida's song "In The Ayer." However, this is NOT your traditional copyright infringement lawsuit as the Supreme Court will assess the statute of limitations that are typical in copyright infringement lawsuits. Tony and Evan discuss their thoughts on this case (18:58). Finally, in honor of 30 episodes, Tony and Evan share their favorite End Scene episode so far (29:26). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 19 Jan 2024 | Episode 36 - Steamboat Willie and the Public Domain/Tom Cruise Signs Deal with WB | 00:39:11 | |
Happy 2024! After a lengthy holiday break, the boys are back to dive into the wide web of entertainment law! This week, Evan and Tony talk about Disney's "Steamboat Willie" cartoon entering the public domain and the significance of it from a copyright and broader IP point of view (07:05). Later, Tony and Evan talk about Tom Cruise's production deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to help greenlight and produce films for the media giant (18:10). What does this mean for Tom Cruise and his partnership with Paramount with "Mission Impossible" and "Top Gun?" Tony and Evan discuss this in-depth. Lastly, Tony and Evan close out the first episode of 2024 with their 3 most anticipated movies of 2024 (28:22). We're on Shayk! You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||
| 12 May 2023 | Episode 13 - Taylor Swift's Legal Ability to Recreate Her Older Albums/Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Charges Dropped | 00:31:52 | |
Welcome one and all to Episode 13 of End Scene! This week, Tony and Evan keep it short and sweet with a discussion of great and hearty topics. First, in light of the news that Taylor Swift will be releasing a "Taylor's Version" album of her 2010 album "Speak Now" in July of 2023, Tony and Evan discuss how Taylor Swift is legally able to re-record her older albums without enduring any legal headaches (02:26). Next, Tony and Evan share the latest on the "Rust" shooting saga with the news of Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter charges being dropped against him and whether or not the gun's faultiness could actually be the heart of a strict products liability claim (14:37). Finally, Tony and Evan bring it home with their three favorite Taylor Swift songs (25:15). Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor | |||
| 16 Jun 2023 | Episode 17 - SCOTUS "Chews" Dog Toy Company in Landmark Trademark Case/Dua Lipa "Levitates" in Copyright Infringement Win/The Latest on the Tentative SAG-AFTRA Strike | 00:42:42 | |
Episode 17 is upon and Evan and Tony have a full docket of intriguing entertainment law news. First things first, Evan and Tony share exciting news about their new partnership with Shayk, an up-and-coming micro-podcasting app (2:20). Tony and Evan then share their thoughts and break down the verdict in the Jack Daniel's v. VIP Products case, a trade dress infringement and trademark dilution case in which the Supreme Court ruled 9-0 in favor of Jack Daniel's (6;07). Then, Tony and Evan break down the news of Dua Lipa's win in California in which Artikal Sound System, a reggae band based out of Florida, accused Lipa of copyright infringement after they alleged that the chorus in their song "Live Your Life" sounds like Dua Lipa's "Levitating" (15:58). Tony and Evan also provide the latest update on the SAG-AFTRA strike, with rumors floating that actors will opt of press junkets in solidarity of the strike (25:52). Finally, in honor of "The Flash" movie coming out, Tony and Evan share an actor/actress who they would want to see reprise their role as a DC character from a previous DC film (36:00). You can download Shayk on the Apple App Store and use referral code endscene for exclusive access to bonus End Scene content! You can find Tony on Shayk at @theipprof and Evan at @evannaar3. Many thanks to our partners at Shayk! Special thanks to P&T Knitwear Bookstore, Coffee, and Podcast Studio (located at 180 Orchard Street, New York, NY 10002) for allowing us to host our podcast in their incredible studio! You can check them out at https://www.ptknitwear.com/. Additional thanks to Hunter Zarin for creating our intro/outro song! You can check out all his music on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4A44z4SsaOKgSVDjS1jFEK. ------- Follow End Scene on all social media platforms: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/endscenepod/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/endscenepod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@endscenepod Follow Evan Naar: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evannaar3/ and https://www.instagram.com/naarandthestars/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/evannaar3 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@naarly Follow Tony Iliakostas: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theipprofessor/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/theipprofessor TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theipprofessor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theipprofessor/ | |||