Questions tagged [legal]
For questions regarding legal issues associated with movie making with the exception of copyright issues, for which we have a separate tag [copyright].
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How do low-budget films go about movie ratings when they want to distribute globally?
Imagine a low-budget production that will be running on multiple festivals and cinemas around the world. After the theatrical tour they'll start home distribution through DVD/BD, VOD and SVOD (like ...
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Why do so many movie advertisements mention "Only in Theaters"?
I've noticed that advertisements for films and film-related merchandise in the USA that relate to films that are in theaters will almost always include the phrase "Only in Theaters" somewhere, often ...
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Are there union rules requiring stunt performers, and what does this mean for action stars who "do their own stunts"?
In an answer to this question, it is mentioned offhand:
There are almost no "live shots" of this as it is technically a stunt and according to union rules ( at least in Hollywood) that requires a ...
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Is there any legal procedure to go through when a movie makes reference to real world coporations?
In the movie, M3gan, they made a direct reference to Apple app store and Google play store at the bottom right corner of the screenshot.
Can they do this?
The reason I am asking is: when it comes to a ...
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Did Ivana Trump give permission for her depiction in "The Apprentice" (2024)?
The 2024 Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice is controversial in part because it depicts Trump raping his then-wife Ivana.
It strikes me as a very personal and sensitive thing to dramatise. Maybe I'd ...
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Exposing Alcohol in films to kids or teens
Are you allowed to show kids or teens drinking alcoholic drinks in short films? Or is it against the law in the UK?
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