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The British Actors’ Equity Association has bag a deal with B7 Productions that will greatly benefits its actors/performers appearing in the podcast. According to Equity, this may be the foremost agreement in the world that guarantee performers a share of net revenues generated from podcast downloads, audio streaming via the internet and even subsequent CD sales.

The B7 Productions and Equity agreement specifically relates to the production of the forthcoming audio version of 70’s cult sci-fi show Blake’s 7. The said agreement according to Andy Prodger, assistant general secretary of Equity is a very important first step in establishing the rights of members in this developing market. Hence, the stipulations and terms of the deal may be used as template for their future agreements on podcast productions.