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Attorney Harris E. Tulchin Joins the Law Firm of Anthony L.G., PLLC

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Anthony L.G., PLLC, a national corporate and securities law firm, is pleased to announce that seasoned attorney Harris E. Tulchin has joined the firm as Of Counsel.

Harris E. Tulchin is an entertainment lawyer, producer, author, and producer’s representative. He graduated from Cornell University and Hastings Law School, and has practiced entertainment, communications, and multimedia law since 1978. He has served as Senior Vice President of Business Affairs and General Counsel for Cinema Group; General Counsel and Head of Business Affairs for KCET Television; Senior Counsel for United Artists; Director of Business Affairs at MGM Television; Counsel for American International Pictures; Counsel for Filmways Pictures; and Counsel for Orion Pictures. Mr. Tulchin is the co-author of a book considered one of the bibles of the motion picture industry, entitled: The Independent Film Producer’s Survival Guide: A Legal and Business Sourcebook, published by Schirmer PressNew York (2002, 2005, 2010).

As Tulchin Entertainment’s president / owner, Harris E. Tulchin has produced or executive produced more than 20 films including To Sleep With Anger starring Danny Glover and directed by Charles Burnett (Sundance, Cannes 1990, winner of four Independent Spirit Awards); Guy directed by Michael Lindsay-Hogg, starring Vincent D’Onofrio and Hope Davis (UK / GermanyVenice 1997); The Lightkeepers starring Richard Dreyfuss and Blythe Danner; The Golden Boys starring Bruce Dern, Rip Torn, David Carradine, and Mariel Hemingway; The Devil’s Double, directed by Lee Tamahori (Once Were Warriors and Die Another Day) with Dominic Cooper and Ludivine Sagnier, it was an official selection of the Sundance, BerlinLos Angeles, and St. Petersburg, Russia (where it won Best Gala Premier) Film Festivals. (Belgium / the Netherlands / Malta, Berlinale Panorama 2011); The Comeback Trail (Executive Producer) written and directed by George Gallo (Midnight Run, Bad Boys, Middle Men) starring Robert De NiroTommy Lee Jones, and Morgan Freeman; and Home (Executive Producer), a Germany co-production directed by Franka Potente starring Kathy BatesJake McLaughlinLil Rel Howery, and Stephen Root. He also served as Senior Executive Business Affairs and Legal Consultant on The Third Person, a Belgian/Italian coproduction with Corsan, NV and Cinecitta Studios written and directed by Paul Haggis (Crash and In the Valley of Elah), starring Liam NeesonMila Kunis, James Franco,  Olivia WildeAdrien BrodyMaria Bello, and Kim Basinger (2012/2013); Killing Season starring Robert De Niro and John Travolta (Georgia / Bulgaria, Corsan / Nu Image Co-production 2012); Singularity directed by Roland Joffe and starring Josh Hartnett and Tamsin Egerton (Australia / UK / India, Corsan 2012).

Tulchin’s current projects include: Marlowe starring Liam Neeson and Diane Kruger, written by William Monahan (The Departed), and to be directed by Neil Jordan (The Crying Game, Interview with the Vampire); Leo From Toledo starring Mel Gibson; The Lowe Men (Executive Producer), a British comedy about identical twins, one a bank robber and one a policeman; Framed (Executive Producer), based on the acclaimed book of the same title by Tod Volpe based on Tod Volpe’s journey from art dealer to the stars, to his incarceration for tax fraud and his ultimate repentance; StarStruck (Executive Producer), a five-part mini-series written by Andrew Chiaramonte based on the life of the genius and convicted heretic and father of the scientific revolution, Galileo Galilei; DieRy (Executive Producer), which is currently in post-production; American Terrorist (Executive Producer), a psychological thriller that recently premiered at the Hollywood Film Festival; The Second Sun (Producer’s Representative), a period drama that also recently premiered at the Hollywood Film Festival; and Belle de Jour (Executive Producer), inspired by Luis Buñuel’s classic 1968 film of the same name.

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He has lectured extensively at forums such as UCLAUSC, AFI, IFP, ShowBiz Expo, IFTA, The Sundance Producer’s Conference, Singapore Film & Television Conference, Cannes, the Los Angeles Independent, Cine Asia (Bangkok, Thailand and Beijing, China), Galway (Ireland), Los Angeles / AFI and Santa Barbara Film Festivals, Digital Hollywood, The Learning Annex, The International Film School in Cuba, Variety’s New York Film Finance Forum, and numerous others. Mr. Tulchin has been a member of the Full Sail Entertainment Business Academy Board of Advisors (Orlando, Florida) and was an Adjunct Professor of Entertainment Law at the Entertainment Law Institute of Southwestern University Law School.

A founding member of the Orange County Flyers Professional Baseball Team’s management team, Harris has been involved with all aspects of the Flyers’ legal and business affairs including the acquisition of the Flyers team, assets, and territorial rights from the Golden Baseball League, the Golden Baseball League operating rights agreement, stadium lease negotiations and new stadium committee, all major business transactions, managers and coaches contracts, players contracts, league rules and regulations, player trades and options, media, broadcast, and licensing arrangements, and all other key Orange Flyers Baseball deals.

As a producer’s representative, Mr. Tulchin has sold and licensed hundreds of films on behalf of his production company clients.  Mr. Tulchin was also an IFTA arbitrator, has served as an expert witness in numerous cases involving the motion picture and television business.

As a private practitioner, his clients have included, among others: Sony Pictures, MGM/United Artists, Hallmark Entertainment, Lionsgate Pictures, MCA/Universal, Cineville/HBO, Showtime, Media 8 (formerly MDP Worldwide), PolyGram Pictures, Summit Entertainment, LLC, Boulevard Films, CNA Insurance, DreamCatcher/Storm Entertainment, Maya Entertainment Ltd. (Bombay), Eye In The Sky Productions (Germany), Corsan Motion Picture Tax Engineering (Belgium), Corsan World Sales, Ramoji Studios (India), Star Overseas Film Group (Hong Kong), Ice Cube (musician/actor/entrepreneur), Ralph Winter (producer- “X-Men,” “X2,” “Star Trek III-VI”), Lloyd Silverman (producer “Snow Falling on Cedars”), Bavaria Film Studios (Germany), Origo Film Group (Budapest, Hungary), Boss Media, Pure Flix International Film Sales, Storyboard International Film Sales, Tanweer Film Distribution (Dubai), Spotlight International Film Sales, Revolver Pictures, Elevative Entertainment, Corrino Films (Netherlands), Staccato Films (Netherlands), Yeadim Animation & Games (Israel), His clients also include numerous independent producers, writers, directors, actors, digital developers, animators, and musicians.

Mr. Tulchin negotiated a five-picture deal with Corsan and Emmett/Furla Films for US $125 million, which contained two Martin Scorsese Pictures and a Picture starring Bruce Willis.  He has represented Bavaria Film in Germany and Origo Film Group in Hungry, as well as Corsan, NV, the Belgian Film Finance and Tax Fund.

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Mr. Tulchin is on the board of advisors for the Hollywood Film Festival.  He is also on the Board of Advisors of, and the chief legal and business advisor to, Cinezen Blockchained Entertainment, the new blockchain/cryptocurrency video on demand distribution platform based in Sweden. Mr. Tulchin is also a Board Member and Chief of Business Affairs and Chief Legal Officer of Clubhouse Media Group, Inc., a publicly traded company that is the worldwide leader in lifestyle social influencer content houses with collectively 280 million followers worldwide, operating content houses in Beverly HillsLas Vegas, and Europe.

“Working with Harris is going to be a new adventure,” said attorney Laura Anthony, founding partner of Anthony LG, PLLC. “He is the real deal, knows the entertainment industry and has the uncanny ability to push projects forward.”

Wladimir P. is a Content Editor at European Gaming Media and at PICANTE Media and covers a large variety of industries.

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Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – April 24, 2025 (Decrypt, CoinDesk, Cointelegraph, 80 Level, UNDP/BGA)

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In an era defined by rapid innovation and ever-shifting regulatory landscapes, blockchain continues to prove its mettle across diverse sectors—from data privacy and prediction markets to gaming and sustainable development. Today in Blockchain, we explore five major developments shaping the decentralized world on April 24, 2025:

  1. Europe’s New Privacy Guidelines: How the EDPB’s draft rules may redefine on-chain data handling.

  2. Canada’s Blockchain Advantage: Lessons from Consensus Toronto on agility, talent, and national strategy.

  3. Prediction Markets for Science: DeSci’s leap toward crowdsourced validation and the reproducibility crisis.

  4. Ubisoft’s NFT Gaming Gamble: Yet another Web3 pivot in mainstream video games—and why it matters.

  5. Blockchain for Good Accelerator: The UNDP joins forces with the Blockchain for Good Alliance to fuel SDG-focused innovation.

This op-ed–style briefing strips away the noise to deliver concise yet detailed coverage, incisive commentary, and big-picture implications for developers, entrepreneurs, regulators, and enthusiasts alike. Strap in as we decode today’s key blockchain headlines.


1. Europe’s Data Privacy Guardrails: EDPB’s Draft Blockchain Guidelines

What happened:
On April 22, 2025, the European Data Protection Board (EDPB) published draft guidelines clarifying how personal data must be stored and accessed on blockchain networks to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Key takeaways include:

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  • Minimize on-chain data: Avoid embedding personally identifiable information directly into immutable ledgers.

  • Data Protection by Design & by Default: Mandate early-stage DPIAs (Data Protection Impact Assessments) for any blockchain project touching personal data.

  • Controlled access & erasure mechanisms: Develop off-chain storage layers and governance protocols to satisfy “right to rectification” and “right to be forgotten” requirements.

Source: Decrypt

Why it matters:
GDPR’s foundational principles clash with blockchain’s inherent immutability and transparency. By issuing these guidelines, the EDPB seeks to preserve individual privacy rights without stifling decentralized innovation. However, the tension between censorship-resistant networks and regulator-mandated mutability raises profound design challenges.

Analysis & Commentary:
Today’s guidance is overdue but pivotal. As Bryn Bennett of Hacken reminds us, “Privacy isn’t an add-on—it’s infrastructure.” Projects that ignore privacy-by-design risk not only fines but also eroded user trust. Conversely, decentralized privacy pioneers like Nym Technologies warn that retrofitting GDPR onto public blockchains can compromise both privacy and sovereignty. In my view, the next frontier lies in hybrid architectures—leveraging off-chain zero-knowledge proofs, secure enclaves, and permissioned sidechains—to reconcile transparency with confidentiality. Europe’s blueprint could become a global reference, influencing regulators in Asia-Pacific, North America, and beyond to articulate their own blockchain-specific data rules.


2. Canada’s Blockchain Advantage: Small Enough to Move Fast, Big Enough to Matter

What happened:
At Consensus Toronto 2025, CoinDesk columnist William Mougayar argued that Canada is uniquely positioned to outpace other G7 nations in blockchain adoption, thanks to:

  • Homegrown talent & heritage: Ethereum’s origins in Toronto and thriving developer ecosystems in Montreal and Vancouver.

  • Regulatory agility: Streamlined federal-provincial coordination, pro-innovation tax credits, and pilot sandbox frameworks.

  • Strategic national vision: Proposals to mandate crypto access in Canadian banks, integrate digital assets into capital markets, and even explore a national cryptocurrency reserve.

Source: CoinDesk

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Why it matters:
While the U.S. grapples with interagency turf wars between the SEC, CFTC, and others, Canada’s structural simplicity offers a template for coherent blockchain policymaking. This could accelerate capital inflows, enterprise pilots, and global competition for fintech talent.

Analysis & Commentary:
Canada’s playbook hinges on being “small enough to pivot, yet big enough to impact”. As blockchain matures beyond niche use cases, national champions will emerge from jurisdictions that marry regulatory clarity with creative incentives. I predict that within two years, Toronto and Montreal will rival Miami and Dubai as leading hubs for DeFi, tokenization, and digital-asset custody. But execution is everything—if Canada can streamline licensing, shore up AML/CTF safeguards, and embed digital literacy into its education system, it could truly leapfrog entrenched incumbents.


3. Prediction Markets in Science: DeSci’s Bold Experiment

What happened:
In an opinion piece for Cointelegraph, Dr. Sasha Shilina explored how blockchain-powered prediction markets (e.g., Polymarket, Pump.science) are being repurposed to address the scientific reproducibility crisis. Highlights include:

  • Crowdsourced forecasting: Researchers and investors stake tokens to bet on experimental outcomes, incentivizing rigorous study design.

  • Financial accountability: Monetary losses for flawed work create a rapid feedback loop, potentially weeding out irreproducible findings.

  • Regulatory hurdles: Jurisdictions still classify these markets as gambling, complicating mainstream adoption.

Source: Cointelegraph

Why it matters:
Traditional peer review can take months or years to expose methodological flaws. Decentralized prediction markets promise near-real-time validation, democratizing scientific oversight and reducing wasteful replication studies.

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Analysis & Commentary:
Prediction markets offer an “open-science complement”—not a replacement—to scholarly publishing. By aligning economic incentives with truth-seeking, they could elevate data integrity and funders’ confidence. However, unchecked speculation risks gaming the system, especially if liquidity pools are dominated by a handful of whales. The solution lies in multi-stakeholder governance: academic consortia, journal publishers, and veteran researchers collaborating to set market parameters, oracle standards, and dispute-resolution mechanisms. In my view, the coming year will determine whether DeSci moves from proof-of-concept to institutional legitimacy—or remains a fascinating experiment.


4. Ubisoft’s NFT Gaming Bet: Might & Magic Fates

What happened:
On April 24, 2025, gaming giant Ubisoft announced Might & Magic Fates, its third blockchain game in under six months, developed in partnership with Immutable. Key features:

  • NFT trading cards: Creatures, spells, and artifacts minted as on-chain assets.

  • Optional Web3 layer: Players can choose between traditional gameplay or unlocking digital ownership via NFTs.

  • Community backlash: Early reactions decry “Web3 slop,” with seasoned gamers lamenting lack of gameplay previews.

Source: 80 Level

Why it matters:
Ubisoft’s persistence underscores a broader corporate push into play-to-earn and digital-ownership models. Despite vocal skepticism, top publishers see NFTs as a path to new revenue streams and player engagement metrics.

Analysis & Commentary:
I admire Ubisoft’s willingness to iterate—but will “third time be the charm”? Past misfires suggest they’ve yet to nail the balance between token mechanics and fun. If Fates can deliver rich narrative, balanced tokenomics, and genuine secondary-market value, it might convert skeptics. Otherwise, gamers will continue associating NFTs with pump-and-dump schemes. Successful blockchain gaming will require tight integration of on-chain assets with deep, off-chain gameplay loops—think on-chain skins that evolve with player achievements or governance tokens that shape in-game lore. Ubisoft’s true test will be fostering an ecosystem where NFT ownership enhances, rather than distracts from, core gameplay.

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5. Blockchain for Good: UNDP & Alliance Launch Global Accelerator

What happened:
The Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and EMURGO Labs, launched the SDG Blockchain Accelerator on April 24, 2025. Program highlights:

  • 4-month accelerator: Tailored training, mentorship, and technical support via UNDP AltFinLab and EMURGO Labs.

  • Multi-chain innovation: Encourages solutions across Cardano, Ethereum, and other protocols.

  • Up to $1.5 million in post-acceleration grants: Equity-free funding to scale blockchain solutions addressing the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Source: UNDP Innovation

Why it matters:
This initiative bridges Web3 technology with humanitarian impact, channeling blockchain’s transparency and efficiency into real-world challenges—financial inclusion, supply-chain traceability, carbon credits, and more.

Analysis & Commentary:
SDG-focused accelerators signal a shift from speculative token swaps to impact-driven development. By equipping UNDP personnel and global innovators with blockchain toolkits, the program can catalyze projects that deliver measurable social value. Success stories—like transparent vaccine distribution chains or micro-loan platforms for underserved communities—will validate blockchain’s promise beyond hype cycles. I urge stakeholders to watch for pilots that blend on-chain verification with off-chain delivery, ensuring that funding flows transparently and outcomes are independently audited. If this Alliance proves out, it could redefine public-private partnerships in digital development.


Conclusion: Today’s Takeaways & Tomorrow’s Roadmap

These five headlines illustrate blockchain’s multifaceted evolution:

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  1. Regulatory Maturation: Europe’s privacy guidelines spotlight the need for nuanced frameworks to guide on-chain data use.

  2. National Strategies: Canada’s agile approach demonstrates how government policy can catalyze ecosystem growth without heavy-handed bureaucracy.

  3. Decentralized Science: Prediction markets could revolutionize research validation, forging new alliances between academia and DeFi.

  4. Corporate Experimentation: Ubisoft’s repeated NFT forays reveal both the promise and pitfalls of integrating blockchain into mainstream entertainment.

  5. Mission-Driven Innovation: The SDG Blockchain Accelerator aligns decentralized tech with societal goals, charting a course for truly “blockchain for good” outcomes.

As blockchain technology accelerates, the imperative for thoughtful design, cross-sector collaboration, and impact measurement has never been clearer. Whether tackling data privacy conflicts, mobilizing global talent, democratizing scientific rigor, reinventing digital ownership, or driving sustainable development, today’s stories offer a roadmap for the next chapter of decentralized innovation.

Stay tuned for tomorrow’s edition of Blocks & Headlines, where we continue decoding the daily pulse of the blockchain revolution.

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World Chess and the Algorand Foundation propose leveling the playing field with a “chess passport”

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In a whitepaper published today, World Chess (LSE: CHSS) and the Algorand Foundation (ALGO) conceptualize a new blockchain-based system that would establish secure, private, and verifiable credentials for global sports organizations, including chess. Grandmaster Evgenij Miroshnichenko contributed to the paper alongside the Algorand Foundation and World Chess.

The move comes as interest in chess hits a new high, driven by popular television series on Netflix and the BBC, the 2024 awarding of the youngest-ever world chess champion, and the inclusion of chess for the first time in the Esports World Cup later this year.

If adopted, the system would allow chess players to independently manage their identity and credentials across all chess platforms and organizations with a single decentralized ID, and one login credential for everywhere they play. They could then easily “port” their identity, achievements, records of play, rankings, and rewards across online chess platforms, as well as seamlessly from the digital world to in-person games and tournaments. This provides them with a much easier way to prove their identity, no matter their status or documentation; it would also reduce tournament application times significantly. Chess organizations would then be able to welcome even more players to their competitions, including those who have built their chess career solely online, as well as players who have previously only competed in tournaments held by other organizations.

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Among other benefits, the adoption of a “global chess passport” would make it much easier for organizers and chess clubs and federations alike to onboard and register players, both online and offline.

Another benefit of the proposed system is to safeguard fair play. As chess becomes increasingly integrated into e-sports and online competitions, the use of AI programs or player fraud (one player representing another) is an increasing concern. Being able to confirm player integrity (including whether they have been banned for cheating on any other platform) ensures credibility of chess contests and competitions. These verifiable credentials also preserve player privacy. They can be used to confirm player eligibility and relevant identity data without providing access to sensitive documentation, such as passports. Finally, identity verification also prevents fraud in tournament payouts. Phishing and other attempts to steal winnings are on the rise; this ensures only the rightful winner can access their prize funds.

“I think that chess needs its version of the global e-version of drivers license. It’s a global game, and using blockchain for the benefit of having one universal independently verifiable ID is something that both players and organizers will certainly benefit from,” says Ilya Merenzon, CEO of World Chess.

“This initiative is not just about chess; it’s about the future of fair play and verifiable achievement across all sports and esports,” said Bruno Martins, principal architect at the Algorand Foundation and co-author of the whitepaper. “Chess has a rich history of proving the usefulness of new technologies. In this case, World Chess is showing the integrity, privacy, and portability of records in any competitive arena is not only possible – it’s in the best interest of every player, everywhere.”

Statista estimates that the market for esports should reach $4.8 billion in 2025, with nearly 900 million players by 2029 (source), all of which could benefit from better cross-platform registration for online and in-person competitions.

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The full whitepaper and more information about the proposed open-source system can be found here. Chess platforms, esports organizations and other parties interested in contributing to the project can get involved by contacting [email protected].

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