"The first paragraph uses 'gratis' four times; the second paragraph says they won't pay her...
... What are they trying to tell us?" Mr UD asked UD this morning, as they both signed a form from New Liberty Productions. If they didn't sign it, La Spawn couldn't perform tonight with Dr. Phil and the President at Christmas in Washington.
Here's the form:
Name of Performer _______________
Christmas in Washington, 2006 Waiver and Release I hereby grant permission gratis to New Liberty Productions, Inc., its licensees and/or assignees ("New Liberty") to film, videotape, and record gratis the performance of the above named performer for the "Christmas in Washington, 2006" program on December 10, 2006, and subsequently to telecast and otherwise utilize the same gratis in whatever manner New Liberty shall deem appropriate. Such permission shall include the right to appropriate use gratis by New Liberty of the above named performer's name, likeness and voice in promotional announcements regarding that program.
I hereby represent that in connection with such performance the above named performer has complied with Section 508 of the Federal Communications Act which makes it a criminal offense for any person to accept or furnish any money, service or other valuable consideration for the inclusion of any "plug" (promotional announcements) in any program intended for broadcast.
Signature of Performer ______________________
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