What Copyright’s “Unclaimable Material” Rules Mean for Hollywood’s Use of AI
As screenwriters and studios negotiate AI's role in the entertainment industry, it's important to be mindful of some core copyright protection principles.
Why Netflix’s “Bridgerton” Lawsuit is Good for Fan Fiction
The full story behind Netflix's copyright infringement lawsuit against Barlow & Bear, and why it's actually a win for the fan fiction community.
Bankruptcy Trustee Sues Over “Muppet Babies” Reboot
Nearly a year after a screenwriter's lawsuit over Disney's "Muppet Babies" reboot was dismissed, the trustee of Jeffrey Scott's bankruptcy estate has filed a new complaint alleging copyright infringement in a production bible and scripts from the original series.
Why SNL’s “Muppets” Parody Had Even the Media Fooled
"Saturday Night Live's" literal beat down of "The Muppet Show" so closely resembled the classic Jim Henson characters that some viewers thought the Muppets had really made an appearance on the show. Did SNL go too far?
Chess and Copyright: A Losing Gambit
"The Queen's Gambit" has sparked a new wave of interest in chess. And while chess moves and game results aren't protected by copyright law, that's not for a lack of trying.
New Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Lands “Muppet Babies” in Court
Veteran TV writer Jeffrey Scott claims that Disney breached a contract when it used his 1984 production bible to create a “Muppet Babies” reboot. But is it copyright infringement?
Court Allows Copyright Case Against Hidden Camera Prank Show to Proceed
A judge rules on a motion to dismiss copyright infringement claims brought by the co-creator of "Scare Tactics" against his former business partner and the producer of "Prank Encounters," another hidden camera prank/scare show.
Is this the Most Convoluted Claim of Access in Copyright History?
A writer in Georgia has filed a new copyright lawsuit claiming that the time travel series "Timeless" infringes his "ChronoShift" book trilogy. The plaintiff's theory of access is one for the ages.
If You Want to Know Why Your Favorite TV Show Isn’t on DVD, Blame It on the Music
One of the joys of living in the DVD/Blu-ray age is that TV fans can easily relive their…