movie deal

noun2

1. •
   An agreement between a movie production studio and various other stakeholders for the production of a movie, usually based on some source material or other intellectual property created or owned by one or more of the stakeholders.

   • Adding to her irritation were the continuing rumors that Selznick had taken advantage of her in the movie deal. — 2011
2. •
   An agreement between a movie production studio and an actor, director, or other person involved in the making of movies, by which that person agrees to participate in the production of a certain number of movies for the studio.

   • A story had run on the front page of the Hollywood Reporter that Michael Jackson had signed a five year movie deal with Disney. — 1993