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02.27.23

Chatham Featured on ‘Dr. Phil’ Discussing Fighting Celebrity Scams

Chris Chatham appeared on the “Dr. Phil” show to discuss his work defending the titular star and his wife from scams using their names and reputations to take advantage of unexpecting consumers.  


02.23.23

Tashman Named to Billboard’s 2023 Women in Music: Executives List

Monika Tashman was recognized on Billboard’s 2023 Women in Music: Executives list.  


02.08.23

Manatt Represents Skybound Entertainment in Mega Cat Studios Investment Deal

A Manatt team led by Venture Capital and Emerging Companies Partner Richard McDerby and including Associate Darren Bartlette successfully represented Skybound Entertainment in its investment in Mega Cat Studios, an independent video game development studio.


01.17.23

Manatt Advises Client in Financing of Michael Mann’s Upcoming Film, Ferrari

A Manatt team led by Entertainment Partner Sophia Yen successfully represented Storyteller Productions Limited and MS Participations S.A. in their financing of Michael Mann’s next big movie, Ferrari, starring Adam Driver and Penelope Cruz.


01.17.23

Manatt Advises Client in Financing of Kate Winslet’s Upcoming Film, Lee

A Manatt team led by Entertainment Partner Sophia Yen successfully represented MS Participations S.A. in its financing of Kate Winslet’s new movie, Lee, starring Winslet, Alexander Skarsgård, Andy Samberg, Josh O’Connor and more.


01.17.23

Manatt Represents FilmRise in Upsizing Working Capital Facility

A Manatt team led by Entertainment Partner Sophia Yen successfully represented FilmRise, one of the largest independently owned AVOD streaming networks, in two transactions totaling over nine figures.


01.03.23

Manatt Advances 19 Legal and Consulting Professionals Across Practices Nationwide

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP, a multidisciplinary, integrated professional services firm, announced today the advancement of 19 professionals, effective January 1, 2023—nine attorneys to equity partnership, one consultant to senior managing director, four attorneys to partnership, four ...


12.23.22

Chatham Named to The Hollywood Reporter’s 2022 Top Dealmakers

Manatt Entertainment Partner Chris Chatham was named as one of Hollywood’s Top Dealmakers of 2022 by The Hollywood Reporter, a list that recognizes professionals spearheading influential transactions of all kinds.  Chatham was acknowledged for his multiple deals representing some of ...


12.23.22

Bromley Spoke on Beverly Hills Bar Association's 2022 Annual Music Law Panel

Manatt Entertainment Leader Jordan Bromley spoke on the Beverly Hills Bar Association’s Annual Music Law panel discussion about recent developments in royalty distributions and termination rights, and the impact of social media and web 3.0 on the current music business model. Bromley ...


12.09.22

Manatt Represents Peter Frampton in the Sale of His Music Assets to BMG Rights Management

A Manatt team led by Senior Entertainment Partner Gary Gilbert represented iconic, legendary, Grammy award-winning, multi-Platinum-selling singer-songwriter-musician Peter Frampton in the sale of his music assets to international music powerhouse BMG Rights Management.The Manatt team also ...