The Showrunner Showdown
6:00 AM PDT 7/10/2012 by Eriq Gardner
As online streaming of hit shows gets more lucrative for networks and studios, one lawyer is attempting to pry loose meaningful participation for creators.
The hottest new drama in the television industry this summer won't be seen on any flat-screen. Instead, it's happening in secret closed-door meetings where attorney Larry Stein is on a mission to convince TV studios that it's time to ensure that creators of hit TV shows participate in the growing success of streaming services like Hulu, Amazon and Netflix.
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