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About Me
I am an award winning film producer and executive with over 20 years experience in the entertainment industry, specializing in film development, finance, production, distribution and international sales. Having straddled both the studio and independent worlds, as well as corporate sponsorship and fundraising, I bring a breadth of knowledge that comes from working in the trenches, along side financiers, talent, crew, studios and entertainment attorneys.
Consulting Services
I provide advisory and consulting services for investors and producers whose film and television project(s) are ready for financing. Clients in this area include financiers, investors, production companies, and international sales organizations who need guidance in successfully navigating the unknown waters of Hollywood’s talent, financing and distribution systems.
Litigation Services
Extensive experience in deposition, trial and arbitration testimony in the areas of:
Lost Earnings/Economic Damages
Breach of Contract
Film Finance/Production/Distribution
Intellectual Property Rights
International Film sales
Copyright Infringement
Sony Hacked: Behind the $200M Cost of Killing `The Interview’
Dec. 18, 2014 (Bloomberg) -- Sony Pictures’ decision to let Seth Rogen make a comedy about a plot to kill a head of state will potentially cost the studio hundreds of millions of dollars after a devastating cyber-attack linked to North Korea. Entertainment Expert and Consultant Kathryn Arnold and Blue Coat Chief Security Strategist and Vice President Hugh Thompson weigh in on “Bloomberg West.”
Chinese cash promises evaporate for Hollywood studios
October 2018 (CGTN) Hollywood loves money, but it’s getting less of it from China than had once been in the pipeline.
Billions of dollars once flowed in from China, with even more promised, but tightened restrictions on overseas investment, as well as changes in the business climate in entertainment, have seen many deals fall apart.
CGTN’s Phil Lavelle reports on the potential shift in financing and speaks with Kathryn Arnold, an entertainment consultant and expert
‘Mulan’ went to Disney+ out of necessity; don’t expect $30 blockbuster releases to become the norm”
AUG 6 2020 3:27 PM EDT by Sarah Whitten
“The decision to move to Disney+ was not an easy one, however the studio could not determine a safe worldwide theatrical date, so they made the next best decision to put it onto Disney+ and theatrically distribute in those countries that are open,” said Kathryn Arnold, a film producer and entertainment consultant.
Ruling in the US District Court
“Waverly Kaffaga and the Estate of John Steinbeck v. Thomas Steinbeck, Gail Steinbeck and the Palladin Group”
“Those breaches caused damages,” added Hatter in the order. “The declaration of expert Kathryn Arnold sufficiently establishes a prima facie case that [Thom and Gail’s] communications … to third parties ‘have harmed and continue to harm the value of the entire catalogue of Steinbeck Works.'”
Excerpt from Dec. 1, 2016 article by Eriq Gardner/Hollywood Reporter
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What Clients Are Saying
“Kathryn provided great assistance in preparing for key depositions that led to an incredible resolution of the litigation. I cannot speak more highly of our working experience.”
— Dennis Kass Manning & Kass
“I am a retired trial lawyer for the Department of Justice, a retired judge, and have used many expert witnesses. Every lawyer wishes they have expert witnesses like Ms. Arnold on the stand. Ms. Arnold was knowledgeable, articulate and proved to be a great witness in a challenging trial.
— Gordon Speights Young
“Kathryn provided excellent ideas and insight into the industry which we used to our advantage in the case. She was knowledgeable, thorough and pleasure to work with..”
— Tiffany Ly, Esq
“Kathryn is the person you want on the stand when dealing with the entertainment industry. Her testimony was on point, and her wealth of knowledge and experience gave great credibility to her opinion.”
— Michael Verna Bowles Verna