Legal Question in Entertainment Law in California

Adapting a famous novel to film.

I want to write a film adaptation of an old but well-known novel. Do I need permission from anyone to write and pitch the script?


Asked on 8/04/06, 6:34 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jonas Grant Law Office of Jonas M. Grant, A.P.C.

Re: Adapting a famous novel to film.

Unless it's so old that it's in the public domain, yes - you need to option the material - an entertainment attorney can assist you in doing so (or at least in determining whether the rights are available).

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Answered on 8/04/06, 5:34 pm


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