U.S. Lawmakers Propose Bill To Ban “Chinese Communist Party-Puppet Company” Tiktok
Lawmakers have asked the Biden administration to block any social media company based in any country deemed hostile to American interests.
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U.S. Treasury Imposes Sanctions On Companies That Worked With N. Korea’s SEK Animation Studio
European and Asian companies had bypassed earlier sanctions and used the N. Korea studio’s services by paying funds to front companies.
FTC Sues To Block Microsoft’s Acquisition Of ‘Call of Duty’ Developer Activision Blizzard
The gaming company develops billion-dollar franchises including ‘World of Warcraft,’ ‘Overwatch,’ and ‘Diablo.’
Former Annecy Artistic Director Faces Four-Year Involuntary Manslaughter Sentence For 2020 Nitrate Film Reel Fire
Bromberg was storing around three tons of flammable nitrate reels in a non-climate-controlled basement that caught fire in 2020, killing two.
‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Creator Yuji Naka Arrested For Alleged Insider Trading
Sonic the Hedgehog creator and former Square Enix employee Yuji Naka was arrested by prosecutors in Japan on Friday.
Lawsuits, Countersuits, And Youtube Takedowns: The Copyright Battle Between EOne’s ‘Peppa Pig’ And Sconnect’s ‘Wolfoo’
Since January, Youtube has removed 2,000 ‘Wolfoo’ videos, and lawsuits have been filed in the U.K., Russia, and Vietnam.
With Stock Prices Down, Firms Line Up To File Class Action Lawsuits Against WBD
Accusations including over-inflating subscriber numbers and prioritizing streaming at the expense of other company businesses.
Judge Denies Disney’s Request To Dismiss ‘Muppet Babies’ Reboot Lawsuit
A judge has agreed that writer Jeffery Scott plausibly alleged that Disney used protectable elements of his work in the 2018 reboot.
Ringling College Alumni Allege Fraud, Negligence In Lawsuit
The group alleges the school mishandled student-on-student reports of sexual assault, sexual harassment, threats of violence, and stalking.
U.S. Congressman Proposes Bill To Strip Disney Of Long-Held Copyrights
Republican lawmaker Josh Hawley is coming for Mickey Mouse.
‘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.
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