U.S. Congressman Proposes Bill To Strip Disney Of Long-Held Copyrights
Republican lawmaker Josh Hawley is coming for Mickey Mouse.
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‘Peppa Pig’ Owner eOne Sues Studio Behind Youtube Channel Wolfoo
The case is related to “passing off and trade marks.”
Japan Launches Major International Body To Fight Anime Piracy
Hollywood studios are joining the group, which also targets manga piracy.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Disney’s Legal Battle Over Marvel Superhero Rights: What You Need To Know
The Avengers are caught up in their biggest battle yet.
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.”
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
True Crime Meets Animation In This Strange Case Of Pirated Russian Animation In Hollywood
A highly improbable crime caper concerning classic Soviet animation.
