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.
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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.
‘The Last Unicorn’ Author Peter S. Beagle Reclaims Rights To Work After Long Legal Battle
The 81-year-old author will now work to develop his library into a “Beagleverse” of new projects.
Canada Sets Out Legislation To Make Streaming Services Pay For Local Content
The federal government estimates that, if the law passes, online companies could end up investing USD$627 million in local content by 2023.
Netflix And Unions Clash Over New Production Quota In France
Netflix is fighting against an upcoming law in France that would force it to commission more locally-made French content. France’s animation union Animfrance is among those that believes Netflix is shirking its responsibility to support the country’s content.
Disney Sued By Evel Knievel’s Son Over Duke Caboom Character In ‘Toy Story 4’
The lawsuit alleges that Disney has used Evel Knievel’s likeness, reputation, and image without the consent of his estate.
Disney Sued By Artist Over Unicorn Van in Pixar’s ‘Onward’ – UPDATED
A San Francisco artist claims that Pixar artists stole her unicorn van idea.
Report: ‘Road To El Dorado’ And ‘Shark Tale’ Director Bibo Bergeron Indicted In France – UPDATED
Bergeron allegedly raped an employee, who later committed suicide.
Former ‘Simpsons’ Composer Alf Clausen Is Suing Fox Over His Dismissal
After 27 years on “The Simpsons,” Clausen claims that he was fired due to his “perceived disability and age.”
The Public Domain Is Working Again — No Thanks To Disney
The Walt Disney Company has exploited the public domain while preventing the same opportunities to other artists.
