K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup (August 5, 2025)
August 05, 2025, 08:00 AMEntertainment:
FILM & TELEVISION
- Drag queen Vicky Vox failed to revive her lawsuit accusing Netflix and several creators of an animated series of using her likeness without permission. Incidental Use of Drag Queen’s Likeness in Cartoon Is Not Misappropriation of Identity
- A writer advanced a copyright claim over scenes he allegedly wrote for Paramount Global’s 2022 movie Top Gun: Maverick, though the NY federal court rejected his claim of co-ownership of the screenplay. ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Script Lawsuit Still Alive After Mixed Ruling
- Married couple Dave Franco and Alison Brie’s film, in which they both star, Together is “not remotely similar” to a film it’s accused of copying, the actors said in a bid for a quick win in CA federal court filed just days before their film’s release. Dave Franco, Alison Brie Seek Quick Exit From Copyright Suit
VIDEO GAMES
- Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC sued to block the release of Tencent Holding Ltd.’s upcoming video game that Sony claims is a “slavish clone” of its popular Horizon ‘Horizon’-‘Light of Motiram’ Lawsuit: Sony’s PlayStation Sues Tencent
MUSIC
- Pandora Media told a CA federal judge that a special master was right to recommend handing it a summary judgment win in high-stakes copyright infringement litigation by a group of comedians who allege that the streaming service lacked licenses for the underlying jokes in their comedy routines. Pandora Fights Comedy IP Suit with Court Report
- The founding bassist for iconic metal band Hatebreed was abruptly fired over false accusations that he harassed a CN venue worker, according to a lawsuit that also accuses the singer of mismanaging the group’s money for his own gain. Hatebreed Lawsuit: Chris Beattie Sues Band, Jamey Jasta Over Ouster
- Singer Chris Brown’s “Breezy Bowl XX” world stadium tour is accused of ripping off the trademark of the Miami “women-empowerment” swim label Breezy Swimwear Inc. Chris Brown sued for trademark violation by swimwear company – Los Angeles Times