Cease & Create

In this episode, we bring together candid reflections from 3 LLM students as they unpack the reality behind the diploma. From initial expectations to unexpected challenges, we explore why they chose to pursue an LLM at UCLA and what has surprised them most along the way. We dive into the academic pressure, the toughest classes, and moments of doubt...alongside the personal side of the experience:...

When studios reboot a franchise, launch a spin-off, or revive a classic film, are they simply managing assets — or reshaping the future of creativity? In this episode of Cease & Create , we explore what it really means for studios to exploit their own intellectual property — legally, strategically, and creatively. This month, we are joined by Adrian Jungblut (Director of Business & Legal A...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant possibility in the creative industries — it’s already here, writing scripts, generating images, and composing music. That raises a fundamental legal question: Who is the author when a machine creates? This is not just a legal discussion but also an ethical one. It’s about attribution and authorship of the people who are creating and it also about resp...

For this very first episode, we are joined by professor Wagner and Mah-Noor Khan Tareen. Please enjoy this conversation as we unpack the strikes that reshaped (or at least attempted) Hollywood. We will be answering many questions: Where do these bargaining agreements stand today? Will they hold to the AI test? Can we foresee that the unions will go out on the streets again any time soon?

Welcome to our very first podcast! Just wanted to say hello and present ourselves. We're two French law students currently studying Entertainment and IP at UCLA School of Law. Each month, we will take you along our legal journey and publish the insights of our roundtables.