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Steamboat Willie Steamboat Willie

U.S. Congressman Proposes Bill To Strip Disney Of Long-Held Copyrights

Republican lawmaker Josh Hawley is coming for Mickey Mouse.

By Jamie Lang | 5 days ago

Peppa Pig, Wolfoo Peppa Pig, Wolfoo

‘Peppa Pig’ Owner eOne Sues Studio Behind Youtube Channel Wolfoo

The case is related to “passing off and trade marks.”

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 months ago

"Demon Slayer" movie

Japan Launches Major International Body To Fight Anime Piracy

Hollywood studios are joining the group, which also targets manga piracy.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 months ago

Ice Age

Auditors Claim Disney Took Millions In Excess Tax Credits Right Before Terminating Blue Sky Studios

Blue Sky is alleged to have taken $83 million more than it should have from Connecticut residents between 2017 and 2021.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 months ago

Winnie-the-Pooh

‘Winnie-The-Pooh’ And ‘Bambi’ Have Entered The Public Domain

As have many other books, films, compositions, and a trove of around 400,000 sound recordings.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 4 months ago

League of Legends

Riot Games To Pay $100 Million In Class-Action Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

“We hope that this settlement properly acknowledges those who had negative experiences at Riot,” the company said in a statement.

By Amid Amidi | 5 months ago

Arcane

Streaming Giants Will Spend Up To $330M Annually On French Content, But Don’t Expect Much Animation

“The very limited portion allocated to animation . . . constitutes a real disappointment and lack of understanding from the platforms,” says one organization.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 5 months ago

Inspector Gadget

How The Co-Creator Of ‘Inspector Gadget’ Ended Up At The Heart Of Crypto Finance

Jean Chalopin’s career arc could almost be pinched from an “Inspector Gadget” storyline.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 6 months ago

Cosmic Toast Studios

L.A. Animation Studio Owner Who Swindled Artists Is Indicted By Feds Over Fraud Charges

Anderson is accused of duping investors into contributing to his companies. If convicted, he could face decades in jail.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

Joe Biden train

Judge Rejects Trump’s Attempt To Avoid Copyright Suit Over Animated Campaign Video

The video involved “a wholesale copying” of Eddy Grant’s song “Electric Avenue,” a judge has ruled.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 7 months ago

Activision Blizzard logo

Activision Blizzard Creates $18M Fund To Settle New Harassment Lawsuit

This isn’t the suit the state of California filed in July. There’s another one.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 8 months ago

What If…?

Disney’s Legal Battle Over Marvel Superhero Rights: What You Need To Know

The Avengers are caught up in their biggest battle yet.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 8 months ago

Cocomelon and Superjojo

Youtube Terminates Cocomelon Rival Super Jojo Channel With 22 Million Subscribers

Cocomelon’s maker is suing Super Jojo for “copying and exploiting every possible element of the Cocomelon channel.”

By Amid Amidi | 8 months ago

Rusty Krab

ViacomCBS Sues The Rusty Krab Restaurant, Claiming It Rips Off ‘Spongebob’

At this restaurant in Houston, diners can order a Bikini Bottom Blast cocktail and take photos with Spongebob himself – just don’t tell ViacomCBS.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 9 months ago

Tangent Animation

IATSE Union Is Providing Free Legal Support To Laid-Off Tangent Staff

The union’s main goal is to ensure that ex-employees receive their severance payments.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 9 months ago

Inside Out

‘Inside Out’ Copyright Suit Receives Boost From Canadian Court

Damon Pourshian, who claims Pixar ripped off his student film “Inside Out,” has won an appeal in an Ontario court.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 10 months ago

Super Dimension Fortress Macross

‘Macross’ Titles To Be Released Worldwide After Decades Of Legal Battles

Harmony Gold USA and Japan’s Big West, two companies at the center of the long-running dispute over the “Macross” franchise, have struck a groundbreaking deal that few fans saw coming.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Muppet Babies

Writer Loses Copyright Suit Against Disney Over ‘Muppet Babies’ Reboot

Disney lawyers found a loophole in Jeffrey Scott’s case: the writer’s personal 2003 bankruptcy.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Ice Age

Blue Sky Took $49M In Excess Tax Credits, Say Auditors

The Disney-owned studio claimed the wrong kind of credit for three years, according to state auditors, receiving a total of nearly $100 million in tax credits.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

Hedgehog in the Fog

True Crime Meets Animation In This Strange Case Of Pirated Russian Animation In Hollywood

A highly improbable crime caper concerning classic Soviet animation.

By Alex Dudok de Wit | 1 year ago

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