HOT Features is one of the UK’s leading syndication agencies, specialising in supplying celebrity news, interviews and features to newspapers, magazines and websites all over the world.
We represent top international entertainment writers who have exclusive access to A-list stars and provide our media clients with a fast service at competitive prices while meeting the highest editorial standards.
Editors
If you are looking for the hottest showbiz interviews and news stories email us
Journalists
If you are looking for dedicated and dynamic representation email us
Editors
HOT Features specialises in supplying celebrity content and our services include:
INTERVIEWS
Whether it’s an A-list star or a more niche personality, we have great Q&As coming in daily from our international entertainment writers.
NEWS STORIES
We have a network of reliable sources in LA, London and around the world, ensuring we get the hottest showbiz stories first.
FEATURES
Celebrity profiles, narratives, compilations, travel, fashion and lifestyle pieces plus sports interviews are among the content we have available.
COMMISSIONS
Bespoke interviews can be arranged using the client’s own questions plus we can provide celebrity features and news wires to order.
WEEKLY UPDATES
All our clients receive regular weekly updates of our latest interviews and features. To be added to our mail-out list please email us.
HOT Features specialises in selling celebrity copy and our services include:
REPRESENTATION
If you are a journalist looking to sell your interviews and stories please get in touch.
We have clients all over the world and guarantee prompt payment.
TRANSCRIBING
We offer our contributors a free transcription service for interviews they would like us to sell. Just email over your audio and we’ll do the rest.
INDIVIDUAL CARE
We work very closely with our writers and sources, liaising between you and the client, to help maximise the selling potential of your copy.
RESTRICTIONS
We are sensitive to every journalist’s requirements and adhere strictly to any restrictions that your work carries.
OTHER SUBJECTS
Alongside celebrity material, we are also happy to accept travel, fashion, lifestyle and sport copy.
HOT Features Ltd is based in north London and managed by Julia Court, who has over 15 years' experience in syndication.
We have more than 50 writers on our books based in LA, London and the rest of the world making us one of the leading resources for celebrity content. Our clients include international newspapers, magazines and websites.
We pride ourselves on supplying the highest quality material while meeting the deadline demands of our clients. And we have a reputation for adding a personal touch to a fast-paced business. Our dedication and integrity has earned us the loyalty of our writers and our network of contributors and editors is growing daily.
Clients
Contact Us
Complete the form or call our Features Desk
+44 (0) 20 8348 3464
email: info@hotfeatures.co.uk
1. In this Agreement the terms (a) text includes an interview, article or news story which may be offered for the purposes of
reproduction; (b) reproduction includes any form of publication or copying of the whole or part of any text, whether or not altered.
2. This agreement constitutes a contract between (a) HOT Features Ltd and the Client; and (b) the journalist and the Client.
No variation of these terms of conditions herein shall be effective unless agreed in writing by HOT Features Ltd and the Client.
Rights given or licences granted in respect of text are given by the journalist direct to the Client; HOT Features Ltd acts as agent only.
3. Text is supplied on loan and no property or copyright in text shall pass to the Client whether on
their submission to the Client or on any subsequent grant of reproduction of rights.
4.(a) Reproduction rights (if and when granted) of text are strictly limited to the use, period of time and territory specified on the HOT Features Ltd
invoice and unless otherwise agreed in writing relate to a single use in one language only for a single country; (b) reproduction, if granted, is
for print use only. Website reproduction rights must be agreed separately; (c) Any reproduction rights are non-exclusive except when specified on
the invoice; (d) Reproduction rights granted are personal to the Client and may not be assigned nor sub-licensed nor may any text be loaned or
transferred to third parties save for the purpose of the exercise by the Client of such reproduction rights; (e) Any reproduction rights granted
are by way of licence only and no partial or other assignment of copyright shall be implied.
5.(a) Until HOT Features Ltd has issued an invoice for a reproduction fee neither party is committed to grant or acquire any reproduction rights in any text.
After a fee has been agreed and the invoice issued there is a firm, binding contract whereby (i) the journalist undertakes, on payment to grant reproduction
rights; and (ii) the client undertakes to pay the fee. If after invoice but before payment the Client requests cancellation of any agreed reproduction rights,
HOT Features Ltd may at its discretion cancel subject to the Client paying a cancellation fee. (b) The Client's right to reproduce text arises only when both
terms are agreed and the invoice relating to the grant of such right is fully paid. Any reproduction before payment of the invoice or outside the terms of
any licence granted is an infringement of copyright and also a breach of this Agreement entitling HOT Features Ltd and/or the journalist to rescind the Agreement
and rendering the Client liable for the payment of damages. (c) The Client undertakes to indemnify HOT Features Ltd, and the journalist in respect of any claims
or damages or any loss or costs arising in any manner from any unauthorised reproduction.
6.(a) The invoice shall be paid within 30 days of issue save in the case of newspaper, periodical and broadcasting clients where, if HOT Features Ltd agrees
in advance, payment may be made no later than the end of the calendar month immediately succeeding publication or use. (b) If payment is not made in
accordance with (a) above, then HOT Features Ltd may rescind this Agreement and recover damages or, as its option, may elect to pursue a claim for the fee
and charge interest on the overdue amount at 12% per annum from the date of invoice on its own account or as agent for the journalist on the outstanding balance.
7. On the Client's death or bankruptcy or (if the Client is a Company) in the event of a Resolution, Petition or Order for winding up being made against
it or if a Receiver is appointed any licence granted shall immediately cease and the commitment to grant under 5 (a) above ceases forthwith. HOT Features Ltd may
at any time inspect any records, accounts and books relating to the reproduction of the HOT Features Ltd text to ensure that the text is being used only in
accordance with the reproduction rights granted to the Client.
8.(a) A credit is important to the journalist and to HOT Features Ltd; accordingly unless otherwise agreed in writing, if any text is reproduced omits the
copyright notice or credit line specified the reproduction fee payable by the Client shall be subject to an increase. (b) The right to a credit is asserted
in accordance with sections 77 and 78 of the Copyright Designs and Patents Act 1988.
9.(a) Electronic use, scanning, storage or transmission of any text is forbidden without the express written permission of HOT Features Ltd in advance.
(b) The client undertakes to supply any information reasonably requested with regard to infringement measures.
10. In the case of printed publications, two copies of the relevant pages containing any text supplied are to be furnished to HOT Features Ltd by the
Client free of charge within two weeks of publication. In other media, evidence of use, must be made available if requested.
11. While HOT Features Ltd takes all reasonable care in the performance of this Agreement generally, HOT Features Ltd shall not be liable for any loss or
damage suffered by the Client or by any third party arising from use or reproduction of any text, such as from the Client's editing, headlines and / or
photographs, or from the Client taking material supplied by HOT Features Ltd out of context to distort its original meaning. Further, HOT Features Ltd shall not,
in any case or circumstance, be liable in relation to the grant of any reproduction rights by its principal, the journalist or in relation to infringement,
contract or defamation.
12. It is the Client who must satisfy oneself that all necessary rights, trade mark permissions, or consents which may be required for reproduction of people,
places or items depicted or referred to within any text is obtained. It is acknowledged that neither the journalist nor HOT Features Ltd gives any warranty or undertaking
that any such rights, releases or consents are or will be obtained whether in relation to the use of names, people, trade marks, registered or copyright designs or
artistic work depicted in any text. In the event that the text is used or reproduced by or with the authority of the Client then the Client shall indemnify both
HOT Features Ltd and the journalist against any loss, damage, proceedings or costs where such rights, releases or consents have not been obtained.
13. This agreement shall be subject to, and construed according to, English Law. The parties agree to accept the exclusive Jurisdiction of the Courts of England.
