Dec 30, 2015 axanar, a crowdfunded, independently produced star trek prequel, is facing a major infringement lawsuit from cbs and paramount. Crowdfunded star trek fan film is so good, paramount sued. According to a first amendment lawyer, this is not all too surprising. Crowdfunded star trek movie draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs. For decades, paramount and cbs have tolerated and even encouraged fans of the star trek franchise to use their imagination at will, but on tuesday the entertainment companies went to their battle stations and launched a legal missile at a production. This is a delay ruse more than anything with a chance at censoring fanmade productions to. Crowdfunded star trek movie draws copyright lawsuit.
With the news that a new star trek movie is on the way next year, longtime fans are excited about a return to their. Jan 20, 2017 paramount pictures, cbs studios and producer alec peters and his axanar productions have settled a lawsuit over peters crowdfunded star trek fan film axanar, according to a joint. In a joint statement to several media outlets, cbs and paramount said the new movie violates our star trek s, reported ace showbiz. Crowdfunded star trek film draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs the lawsuit was brought up against him on december 30 in california district court.
Aceshowbiz paramount and cbs are determined to stop an independent star trek movie from happening. Star trek fan movie slapped with cbs, paramount lawsuit. Feb 29, 2020 star trek fans slam cbs and paramount after it releases guidelines for fan films star trek now has 10 guidelines to follow if you dont want to face legal action. Paramount and cbs have sued the makers of the upcoming crowdfunded star trek film axanar. Star trek settles lawsuit against crowdfunded film. Dec 30, 2015 crowdfunded star trek movie draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs. Mar 14, 2016 paramount and cbs are bringing suit against an outfit trying to produce a crowdfunded star trek movie, according to the hollywood reporter. Crowdfunded star trek movie facing copyright lawsuit. Cbs and paramount pictures hand down to independent star trek fan films a series of draconian rules in the wake of the star trek.
Axanar aims to be a professionalquality prequel and has raised more. Paramount and cbs are bringing suit against an outfit trying to produce a crowdfunded star trek movie, according to the hollywood. Paramount pictures, cbs studios and producer alec peters and his axanar productions have settled a lawsuit over peters crowdfunded star trek fan film axanar, according to a joint. The network and studio are also working on guidelines for fanmade star trek movies so they dont infringe on s. Axanar, with production slated to begin in october 2015, for an early 2016 release. Updated star trek axanar fan film sued by paramount and cbs. Apr 30, 2016 lawsuit draws battle over invented languages into court. Set in the star trek universe, the film stars kate vernon, tony todd, richard hatch.
Cbs and paramount pictures have filed a infringement lawsuit against the kickstarterfunded star trek fan film axanar, putting into question the rights of fans. Axanar, the subject of a lawsuit filed on friday in california federal court, is no. As promised, the lawsuit launched by paramount pictures and cbs over axanar, a fanfunded star trek film, is boldly going places where no man. Cbs has historically been very open with star trek fan projects. Paramount, cbs settle star trek fan film lawsuit sfgate.
Paramount suing as they say star trek fan films klingon violates. Crowdfunded star trek indie film is sued by cbsparamount. Paramount pictures, cbs studios and producer alec peters and his axanar productions have settled a lawsuit over peters crowdfunded star trek fan film axanar, according to a. With the news that a new star trek movie is on the way next year, longtime. Mar, 2016 as promised, the lawsuit launched by paramount pictures and cbs over axanar, a fanfunded star trek film, is boldly going places where no man or klingon has gone before. Star trek, legal, law, independent film, fan fiction email this topic print this page jespah. The filmmakers had argued that paramounts lawsuit was premature because the film.
Star trek fan film axanar sued by cbs, paramount collider. Jj abrams announces paramountcbs has agreed to drop axanar lawsuit. Dec 31, 2015 star trek fan film sued for infringement. Axanar, a crowdfunded, independently produced star trek prequel, is facing a major infringement lawsuit from cbs and paramount. Crowdfunded star trek movie draws lawsuit from paramount. Star trek copyright lawsuit pits paramount and cbs against. Paramount and cbs suing to shut down crowdfunded star trek film axanar. Crowdfunded star trek indie film is sued by cbs paramount forums. Mar 14, 2016 crowdfunded star trek fan film violates klingon language, says lawsuit by major studios. Cbs and paramount sued the producer of the crowdfunded star trek fan film axanar. Star trek owners sue to stop a crowdfunded fan film star trek.
In a joint statement to several media outlets, cbs and paramount said the new movie violates our star trek s. Paramount, cbs establish star trek fan film guidelines we want to show our appreciation by bringing fan films back to their roots, companies say in joint statement. Star trek fan film producer sued by cbs, paramount thewrap. Cbs, paramount sue crowdfunded star trek filmmakers for infringement. Dec 30, 2015 in a joint statement to thewrap, paramount and cbs said. Crowdfunded star trek film sued by cbs, paramount over. Axanar raised more than a million dollars from fans, but cbs and paramount want that money. Crowdfunded star trek film draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs.
Crowdfunded star trek fan film violates klingon language. Crowdfunded star trek fan movie draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs cbs and paramount have moved in to reassert and reaffirm their ownership of the franchise lets be blunt. Lawsuit over star trek fan fiction flick headed to a jury trial. Paramount claims crowdfunded star trek film infringes. Prelude to axanar is a 2014 fanmade short film, directed by christian gossett and written by. Sorry, trekkies one of the most ambitious fan films ever conceived.
Dec 30, 2015 the hollywood reporter thr reports that cbs and paramount have filed suit against the producers of axanar, a star trek prequel, fanfunded through donations to kickstarter and indiegogo. Cbs, paramount to beam away lawsuit against star trek fan. Axanar draws lawsuit from paramount and cbs page 23. Why cbsparamount lawsuit against star trek fan film is. Cbs, paramount sue crowdfunded star trek filmmakers for. Paramount suing as they say star trek fan films klingon. Paramount and cbs file lawsuit against crowdfunded, indie. In 2014, axanar productions crowdfunded and released prelude to axanar. Cbs brings a halt to crowdfunding of the star trek horizon sequel does this signal the end of fan films.
Paramount and cbs are determined to stop an independent star trek movie from happening and have filed a lawsuit against the producers of axanar which raised usd 1 million through crowdfunding. Dec 30, 2015 it is the star trek fans themselves who are most affected here, for by suing axanar productions to stop making our movie and collect socalled damages, cbs and paramount are suing the very people. Crowdfunded star trek fan film sparks lawsuit from cbs and. May 23, 2016 cbs, paramount to beam away lawsuit against star trek fanmade film. Abrams says paramount will drop star trekaxenar lawsuit. Star trek crowdfunded films producers sued by cbs, paramount. Now, unfortunately but predictably, paramount and cbs have filed a lawsuit in california fe. Star trek fan productions are productions made by fans using elements of the star trek franchise. Paramount, cbs sue crowdfunded star trek movie nhne pulse. Abrams said paramount pictures lawsuit against axanar productions was going away.
Director justin lin had been outraged by the lawsuit against the crowdfunded fan star trek film, and when hed star. Cbs and paramount settle lawsuit over star trek fan film cbr. Crowdfunded star trek movie draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs see also. I think axanar has become so popular that cbs realizes that were just making their brand that much better. Mar 14, 2016 as promised, the lawsuit launched by paramount pictures and cbs over axanar, a fanfunded star trek film, is boldly going places where no man or klingon has gone before. Paramount and cbs have filed a lawsuit against the producers of axanar which raised usd 1 million through crowdfunding. Paramount and cbs sue over crowdfunded star trek movie.
Cbs and paramount settle lawsuit over star trek fan film. At a fan event friday for the upcoming star trek movie, producer j. Dec 30, 2015 that being said, one particular film to be produced in the spirit of the original paramount pictures and cbs owned property has drawn considerable attention and funding on kickstarter and indiegogo where franchise producer alec peters and his team of professional filmmakers hope to draw the funds to make their star trek. Paramount and cbs suing to shut down crowdfunded star trek film. Star trek is a treasured franchise in which cbs and paramount continue to produce new original content for its large universe of fans. Paramount and cbs release statement over crowdfunded star. Crowdfunded star trek film facing lawsuit from paramount. The hollywood reporter thr reports that cbs and paramount have filed suit against the producers of axanar, a star trek prequel, fanfunded through donations to kickstarter and indiegogo.
The fan film community has received some coverage from the mainstream media. Cbs and paramount are suing an independent star trek film for using characters such as captain kirk, played here by william shatner middle, among other entities from the franchise. Paramount and cbs have sued the makers of the upcoming crowdfunded star trek film axanar for alleged infringement. However, cbs and paramount pictures, the rights owners for the series, may be. Star trek fan film isnt protected by fair use, rules us judge. Mar 15, 2016 crowdfunded star trek movie draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs hollywood reporter share or comment on this article. Star trek fan film creators sued by cbs, paramount for. Crowdfunded star trek indie film is sued by cbsparamount forums. The creators of an unauthorized, crowdfunded star trek film are fighting with. Axanar will be the first noncbsparamount produced star trek to look and. Jan 21, 2017 star trek producers settle lawsuit against crowdfunded film paramount pictures and cbs studios end yearlong legal battle against makers of fanmade prelude to axanar without going to trial.
Paramount pictures, cbs, and their licensees are the only organizations legally allowed to create commercial products with the star trek name and trademark. It is the star trek fans themselves who are most affected here, for by suing axanar productions to stop making our movie and collect socalled damages, cbs and paramount. Star trek fan film isnt protected by fair use, rules us judge the verge. Star trek owners sue to stop a crowdfunded fan film. Beyond director justin lin lobbied hard for the movie studio to drop their lawsuit against the crowdfunded star trek fan flick axanar, paramount. Trek film, and weve finally found where paramount will draw the line. Paramount, cbs establish star trek fan film guidelines.
Beyond director justin lin lobbied hard for the movie studio to drop their lawsuit against the crowdfunded star trek fan flick axanar, paramount is apparently. Paramount and cbs are still suing the star trek fan film. Crowdfunded star trek movie draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs by eriq gardner the hollywood reporter december 30, 2015. What does the case mean for the future of fanbased mediaand the. Crowdfunded star trek fan movie draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs.
Jj abrams announces paramountcbs has agreed to drop. Instapundit blog archive crowdfunded star trek movie. Star trek crowdfunded film axanar facing lawsuit from paramount, cbs. Last month paramount and cbs filed a long list of complaints in. Feb 05, 2017 cbs and paramount pictures hand down to independent star trek fan films a series of draconian rules in the wake of the star trek. The difference now is that a new star trek television show is going into production to capitalize on the abrams films, and cbs doesnt want to compete with fans who might get confused over what is official and what is not.
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