Legal
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Revenge Film ‘Riders of Justice’ Coming Home Aug. 17
Magnolia Home Entertainment’s Magnet Label Aug. 17 will release the Danish thriller Riders of Justice on Blu-ray Disc, DVD and digitally. Riders of Justice follows recently-deployed soldier Markus (Mads Mikkelsen), who is forced to return home to care for his teenage daughter after his wife is killed in a tragic train accident. But, when a … Continue reading “Revenge Film ‘Riders of Justice’ Coming Home Aug. 17”
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‘Night of the Animated Dead’ Slated for Digital Release Sept. 21, Disc Oct. 5
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment will release Night of the Animated Dead through digital retailers Sept. 21, and on Blu-ray Disc and DVD Oct. 5. An animated reimagining of George A. Romero’s 1968 horror classic Night of the Living Dead, Animated Dead includes exclusive scenes not included in the original film. The voice cast includes Josh … Continue reading “‘Night of the Animated Dead’ Slated for Digital Release Sept. 21, Disc Oct. 5”
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‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit Could Upend Talent Compensation Agreements
NEWS ANALYSIS — Scarlett Johansson’s breach-of-contract lawsuit — filed July 29 against Walt Disney Studios and Marvel Entertainment regarding the studio’s decision to simultaneously release Marvel Studios’ Black Widow in theaters and on the Disney+ subscription streaming platform — could upend Hollywood contracts with actors, producers and distributors. Johansson alleges Disney made Black Widow available … Continue reading “‘Black Widow’ Lawsuit Could Upend Talent Compensation Agreements”
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Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ PVOD Release
In a significant development, Scarlett Johansson, star of Disney/Marvel Studios’ Black Widow, has filed a lawsuit against Disney for its concurrent theatrical and Premier Access VOD release of the Marvel superhero movie earlier this month. The suit, filed in U.S. Superior Court in Los Angeles, alleges her contract with Marvel Entertainment and Disney was breached … Continue reading “Scarlett Johansson Sues Disney Over ‘Black Widow’ PVOD Release”
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AMC Networks’ $200 Million ‘Walking Dead’ Settlement Includes Future Streaming Rev-Sharing
AMC Networks’ $200 million settlement announced July 16 with former “The Walking Dead” showrunner Frank Darabont and talent agency Creative Artists Agency includes future streaming video revenue-sharing for the series and spin-off show, “Fear the Walking Dead.” The agreement enables AMC to avoid a scheduled April 4, 2022, trial date that had consolidated two separate … Continue reading “AMC Networks’ $200 Million ‘Walking Dead’ Settlement Includes Future Streaming Rev-Sharing”
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Ex-Legal Affairs Director Sues Netflix for Discrimination
A former legal affairs director at Netflix has sued the streaming behemoth, alleging racial discrimination and gender bias, among other issues. In the lawsuit, filed July 13 in U.S. Superior Court in Los Angeles, Nandini Mehta alleges she was terminated after calling out the company’s tax set-up in India to senior management. Mehta, an Indian … Continue reading “Ex-Legal Affairs Director Sues Netflix for Discrimination”
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Multiple States Join Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Play Store, Citing Pending 30% Sales Commission Hike
Nearly 70% of the U.S. state attorneys general have reportedly joined an antitrust lawsuit filed July 7 against Google and its branded Google Play Store. The suit, which was filed in California federal court, alleges Google is exercising monopoly power with a planned September 30% commission hike on third-party sales of digital goods, i.e. movies … Continue reading “Multiple States Join Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Play Store, Citing Pending 30% Sales Commission Hike”
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Amazon/MGM Deal to Be Reviewed by Federal Trade Commission
Amazon’s $8.45 billion acquisition of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studio, including the lucrative “James Bond” movie franchise, will reportedly be reviewed by the Federal Trade Commission and its just-confirmed chair Lina Khan. Per policy, mega corporate mergers are scrutinized by federal antitrust divisions within either the Justice Department or the FTC. The latter reportedly sought review of the … Continue reading “Amazon/MGM Deal to Be Reviewed by Federal Trade Commission”
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GameStop Under SEC Scrutiny With Stock Up 1,500% in 2021
GameStop June 10 disclosed it is being investigated by federal regulators from the Securities Exchange Commission — the result of months-long stock volatility that has seen the video game retailer’s shares skyrocket 1,500% in value in 2021. The retailer said it is reviewing the regulatory request, producing the requested documents and intends to cooperate fully … Continue reading “GameStop Under SEC Scrutiny With Stock Up 1,500% in 2021”
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British Anti-Piracy Website Adds Disney+ Content
FindAnyFilm.com, working with Disney U.K., June 1 announced it is integrating Disney+ movies and TV shows into its listings, enabling users to search Disney content across all formats — from theatrical screenings to DVD/Blu-ray Disc, digital transactional and subscription streaming VOD. The website is operated by the Industry Trust for IP Awareness, a home entertainment … Continue reading “British Anti-Piracy Website Adds Disney+ Content”
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High-Profile Lawyer Allan Dershowitz Files $80 Million Lawsuit Against Netflix for Jeffrey Epstein Docuseries
Harvard Law professor and high-profile defense lawyer Allan Dershowitz has filed a $80 million lawsuit against Netflix and the producers of docuseries “Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich,” about the billionaire and alleged child molester who hanged himself in his jail cell in 2019. Dershowitz, who filed his suit in U.S. District Court Southern District Florida in … Continue reading “High-Profile Lawyer Allan Dershowitz Files $80 Million Lawsuit Against Netflix for Jeffrey Epstein Docuseries”
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Rovi Files New Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Videotron in Canada
Rovi Guides has filed a new patent infringement action against Videotron in the Federal Court of Canada. The action includes four of Rovi’s patents relating to advanced DVR functionality, delivering video programming in multiple formats, and switching between broadcast and streaming programs. Rovi Guides, which is a subsidiary of Xperi Holding Corp., is software that … Continue reading “Rovi Files New Patent Infringement Lawsuit Against Videotron in Canada”