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Mr. Allen Johnston The Music Specialist has applied all of his experience and knowledge to secure an exclusive Asian Marketing, Distribution, Streaming and Mobile Delivery Deal. In keeping with the trends within Global music Mr. Allen Johnston identified territory that would be responsive to the US to market Independent Artist. The following countries are exclusive to this venture: China, Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Oman, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, U.A.E and Vietnam. The Music Specialist’s mission is to provide foundations in the Entertainment Industry and in business academics that will enable our youth to advance the field of social entrepreneurship with the highest quality performances that both educate and entertain. The Music Specialist delivers power pack in person appearances guaranteed to amuse and educate including: • Question and answer group sessions • Conference panel participation • Multimedia presentations on Entertainment Industry back office structure • Publishing Creation and Administration • Sync US Licensing and International Licensing CONTACT NOW By attending Midem over the past 20 years I have seen the growth and changes within the Global entertainment industry. American culture has become an integral portion of the world music, film and Tech communities. What I have also seen is the lack of American musicians, artist, creators, videographers, film makers, producers and writers, tech companies and music professionals attending.
For 2015 I have made a commitment to change the status by assisting a cadre of American companies in attending Midem, preparing there materials and obtaining business meetings while there. By taking advantage of the MUSIC SPECIALIST MIDEM SPECIAL I will assist your company at NO EXTRA CHARGE. In the past 5 years EVERY COMPANY that I have assisted has acquired an International deal. ALEX MALLETT Sales-MidemTel: +1 (212) 284-5142 Fax: (212) 284-5148 Email: alex.mallett@reedmidem.com Title: Take Me to the River
Studio: Abramorama Release Date: September 12, 2014 Directed By: Martin Shore Produced By: Martin Shore, Jerry Harrison, Cody Dickinson, Lawrence "Boo" Mitchell, and Dan Sameha Cast: Terrence Howard, William Bell, Snoop Dogg, Mavis Staples, Otis Clay, Lil P-Nut, Charlie Musselwhite, Bobby "Blue" Bland, Yo Gotti, Bobby Rush, Frayser Boy, The North Mississippi All-Stars and many more. Running Time: 95 Minutes Rating: NR Synopsis: "Take Me to the River" is a feature documentary celebrating the inter-generational and inter-racial musical influence of Memphis in the face of pervasive discrimination and segregation. The film brings multiple generations of award-winning Memphis and Mississippi Delta musicians together, following them through the creative process of recording a historic new album, to re-imagine the utopia of racial, gender and generational collaboration of Memphis in its heyday. Like us on FACEBOOK: http://goo.gl/dHs73 Follow us on TWITTER: http://bit.ly/1ghOWmt
On January 5, 2013 I was invited to be an industry professional in a speed-networking event for the Atlanta entertainment industry and to focus on fashion law. Organized by Allen Johnston, The Music Specialist, it featured over 40 industry professionals from film, television, fashion, and music to offer 5-minute rounds with industry talent to help them put their best foot forward. For more information and the next event date see:http://www.entertainmentindustryconnection.com.
Although I wasn’t giving a full presentation I did prepare some notes for those who are in the fashion industry and have put them below for your reference. Remember these are here for general educational purposes and do not constitute legal advice. For that you need to make an appointment with an attorney. To make an appointment with me click on the “Contact Me” tab above. What is fashion law? It is a niche field of legal practice that focuses on the billion dollar industry of making us look fabulous including design, manufacturing, distribution, marketing, retailing, communications, advertising, publishing, consulting, modeling, etc. What does a fashion attorney do? Fashion attorneys’ work includes intellectual property concerns (such as copyrights and trademarks), business law, contracts, labor and employment law, merchandising and licensing, customs, retail leasing, international regulations, and more. Fashion attorneys’ clients include: retailers, designers, manufacturers, distributors, artists, small businesses, musicians, athletes, filmmakers, entrepreneurs, fashion magazines, fashion bloggers, and others who are involved in the fashion industry. What are some fashion law issues that are trending right now? One of the biggest debates in the fashion industry is the fact that clothing design is NOT copyrightable. This is based on the doctrine of functionality. Under the US Copyright Act, 17 USC Sec 101, “useful” articles – items with a functional quality – are not protected under the act. Recent court decisions have found that clothing is considered a useful article. That has not stopped fashion designers from trying to protect their designs but they have a difficult uphill battle for they need to prove that there is a “separation” of the aesthetic elements and the utilitarian elements of the items – so can they prove that the artistic is separate from the function? One old case, Mazer v Stein, 347 US 201 (1954) showed that the statute element of a lamp had copyright protection as a statute separate from the lamp, but that the entire lamp did not. However, the court in Jovani Fashion v Fiesta Fashion, 2d Cir, No 12-598-cv, 2012, dismissed the case saying that the “sequin and crystal covered bodice, the ruched sating at the waist, and the layers of tulle of the skirt” were not separable from the concept of a “prom dress” and they were all elements of what makes a prom dress a prom dress. So this is why the day after the Oscars we see so many dress knock-offs. Because of this, a Fashion Copyright Bill, theInnovative Design Protection Act of 2012 (S 3523) (IDPA) was introduced to try to offer protection to high-level (read couture) fashion design. It died in Congress last year, but it is predicted that Senator Schumer will introduce it for a 7thtime in the next session. We’ll watch and see what happens. Copyright is not the only way designers have attempted to protect their unique designs – Lululemon designs and produces pricy and popular fitness apparel. In 2012 it sued Calvin Klein, Inc. and its manufacturer G-III Apparel Group, Ltd for copying its patented waistband of its signature Astro Pant. This is another case we’re watching to see what happens or if it will just settle. What about protecting colors in fashion? Colors as trademarks have had a limited but interesting journey in US courts. Tiffany has a trademark on it’s unique blue that it uses on its packaging and marketing materials. Burberry has a trademark on its plaid design. What about red soles on a shoe? This was the top case in 2012 – Louboutin had a trademark on the red soles of its shoes. Yves St Laurent created a red shoe with a red sole and Louboutin sued for trademark violation. The court did not invalidate Louboutin’s redsole trademark but did limit it. The red sole trademark is valid for shoes that have a different top color – but YSL’s all red upper and sole shoe was not in violation. Other Issues The use of underage models and the connection to exploitation of a woman’s body is always a concern. Although employment of minors is regulated, it is highly controversial in the public eye. What happens to a fashion house founded by a married couple when they get divorced? Who owns the name, the reputation, the fashions, etc.? This is the case of Tony and Chris Burch and the Tory Burch, LLC. They finally settled – undisclosed terms – but it created uncertainty in the market as to the future of that design house for a while. Brazil seems to be a top international spot for design and fashion lawsuits – whether flip-flops (Brazilian shoe designerFernando Mello) or handbags (Birkin Bag counterfeits) – you see it all happen there. And more – Gucci v Guess in terms of a shoe, Louis Vuitton v The Hangover Part II over a bag, Humphrey Bogart estate v Burberry for publicity rights for using a photo of him “claiming” he was wearing a Burberry trench coat, window décor lightning causing trademark confusion for Zoomp, and Dolce & Gabbana sues Dolce & Banana in South Africa – to name just a few of 2012. So do you need a fashion attorney? The above examples show the diversity and broad range of issues a fashion attorney can help you with. Protect your assets and your creations to the fullest extent permitted by law. Learn as much as you can and get a great fashion attorney on your team. It’s an investment that will keep returning on its own for the life of your fashion brand. What have you created today? Kaye-Ree is a visual illustration of the word new. Our fascination of new things to come is apparent and when it does arrive, our anticipation is usually satisfied. Soul music aficionados wonder what will be dubbed after the Persian/German singer-songwriter, Kaye-Ree.
Kaye-Ree released her highly anticipated Debut Solo Album May 2009 on Reevolution Music, sharing her influences, experiences and wisdom in her songs with us and called it "Endless Melody" as an omen for her music-career. The collaboration with Mercedes-Benz for the presentation of the E-class 2009, right after their album release was quite a big step for Kaye-Ree and Felix Justen. OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE Bobby Rush’s just released Down in Louisiana showcases another side of a man who deserves being mentioned in the same context as the blues greats Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, and B. B. King.
Writing in Blues Access 15 years ago, Stanley Booth compared Bobby Rush to Dylan as an inspired synthesist with his lyrics. The new album underlines his abilities in this regard. His vocals would fit comfortably with Excello veterans like Slim Harpo and Lazy Lester. His harmonica playing is refined, masterful and as intricate as a full horn section. Produced by his longtime keyboardist Paul Brown in Nashville at Ocean Soul Studios with a core band of four, Down in Louisiana begs the world to re-examine Bobby Rush. He is way more than a caricature, and his marketing savvy concerning how to cross over to a white audience without losing his core African American fan base places him in a unique position among our most serious blues giants today OFFICIAL FACEBOOK PAGE Today, musician-songwriter-arranger Reginald Harmon tours throughout the U.S. and the Caribbean, captivating audiences with his smooth melodies and spicy rhythms. Few artists are capable of mastering more than one art form but Reginald of Dayton, Ohio is one such artist.
Harmon was educated at Central State University and the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. Yet his most important education was sharing and growing with other national recording artists from Dayton, Ohio. His unique sound attracted the attention of other musicians and has led to several musical collaborations. Harmon’s original composition, “ R U Ready,” was recorded by nationally known artists, Pieces of a Dream. Harmon as an educator believes the Arts are critical to the entire academic experience. FACEBOOK PAGE J.STRING’S ACID TRIP NATION is the newest community to the urban dance-hip hop world. This international groove sound is centered around the production style of J.STRING, ACID TRIP. Every so often a music producer completes a project that is a true vision of the direction that they see music going. After years of producing on the underground, J.STRING felt it was time to head in this direction. He immediately started working on remixes with this ACID TRIP sound. The industry took note of this new producer with this new sound.
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