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December 19th, 2024
Variety’s Dealmakers 2024
Variety features Andrew Hurwitz on its list of the top entertainment industry dealmakers for 2024.
Hurwitz cut deals for an impressive roster of franchise players like DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn (pacts to write/direct/produce “Superman” feature and second season of “Peacemaker” series) and former Walt Disney Animation Studios CCO Jennifer Lee (return to filmmaking with the sequels “Frozen 3” and “4”) and other marquee clients including Aaron Sorkin, J.C. Chandor and the Agatha Christie Estate.
-YouTubes of the world vs. traditional media: “It’s hundreds of millions of people that don’t have to pay for [content] versus a shrinking audience where they have to pay a lot for it,” he says. “So if I look into a crystal ball, I see less not more movies and TV shows being produced.”
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Other Praise
Billboard Names Jacqueline Charlesworth to Its Women In Music Hall of Fame
Billboard magazine has again selected Frankfurt Kurnit partner Jacqueline Charlesworth for its Women in Music Hall of Fame. This singular honor recognizes artists, creators, producers, and executives for their contributions to the music industry and community. The award ceremony will take place on March 29 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles. The magazine previously named Ms. Charlesworth Woman Executive of the Year for helping to create and pass the Music Modernization Act, landmark legislation that updated the U.S. music licensing system to streamline the licensing and payment process for digital music services.
March 24 2025
Lawdragon’s 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers (2025)
Lawdragon recognizes twenty Frankfurt Kurnit attorneys in its 500 Leading Global Entertainment, Sports & Media Lawyers guide for 2025. View Article
March 11 2025
Frankfurt Kurnit in WTR 1000 2025
Frankfurt Kurnit is included in World Trademark Review 1000 – The World’s Leading Trademark Professionals for 2025. Read more.
February 3 2025
