Comprehensive overview of AI's impact on the entertainment industry, from content creation to security threats, including deepfakes, voice generation, protection of AI-generated IP, cyber threats in virtual production, and proactive risk management. 

A comprehensive examination of state tax implications for entertainment professionals, including the realities of relocating to low-tax states, economic nexus considerations, and special challenges faced by athletes and performers working across multiple jurisdictions. 

As the entertainment landscape evolves, so do the revenue streams and intellectual property opportunities for celebrities, athletes, and digital-first talent. This panel will explore how the next generation of stars—spanning traditional media, social platforms, gaming, and alternative content—are capitalizing on brand partnerships, direct-to-fan engagement, and emerging business models. Industry experts will discuss key financial considerations, tax implications, and IP strategies that CPAs and business managers must navigate to maximize their clients’ earnings and long-term wealth. 

This session offers a comprehensive tax update covering domestic and international considerations, inbound and outbound considerations for talent, music transaction considerations, considerations for loan out companies in connection with removal of short-term disability cap, and PTE. Gain invaluable insights to navigate complex tax landscapes effectively, ensuring compliance and optimizing financial strategies for your entertainment ventures. 

Video games have a unique and varied approach to generating revenue, with multiple streams such as sales, in-game purchases, and subscriptions, each contributing to a complex financial ecosystem. These revenue streams dictate how profits are shared between developers, publishers, and other stakeholders, and often involve contractual arrangements, from publishing deals to in-game monetization strategies. Additionally, evolving legal frameworks within the interactive entertainment industry add layers of complexity. Understanding the financial dynamics of video games is crucial for avoiding common contractual pitfalls, particularly when it comes to revenue splits, royalty calculations, and intellectual property rights.  

This critical session examines the entertainment industry's response to declining traditional TV metrics, evolving viewer habits, and post-strike economics. Industry leaders will analyze how these market pressures are driving M&A activity, restructuring efforts, and fundamentally changing how talent is valued and compensated. Discussion will focus on identifying sustainable business models as the industry adapts to these systemic changes. 

Comprehensive examination of tax, estate, and sales tax implications for art and memorabilia collections in the entertainment industry, including considerations for private art museums and collectible valuation. 

Discussion of upcoming legislative changes affecting the entertainment industry, including tax law modifications, and other regulatory developments.