3 Count: Suing Zeus

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1: Why Is Viacom Suing Nick Cannon and Zeus Network? Lawsuit Accuses Them of Copying Their Show Wild’ N Out

First off today, Rajarsi Chakraborty at Sportskeeda reports that Viacom has filed a lawsuit against Nick Cannon the Zeus Network, alleging copyright infringement of a long-running MTV series.

Wild’ N Out is a battle rap improv game show on MTV that has been running since 2005. Cannon currently hosts the show. However, according to Viacom, Cannon breached his contract by launching Bad vs. Wild, a similar show, on the Zeus Network.

Viacom alleges that Cannon breached his contract with them by creating a competing product, in addition to copyright infringement. They also claim that the show has used Wild’ N Out in their marketing material, drawing direct comparisons between the shows.

2: Jimi Hendrix Copyright Dispute Proceeds to Trial as Sony Losses Appeal

Next up today, Maria Ward-Brennan at City AM reports that, in the UK, the estates of two Jimmy Hendrix bandmates will get their day in court after an appeals court ruled in favor of the estates.

The case focuses on the estates of John Mitchell and Noel Redding. The two men played with Hendrix as part of the band The Jimmy Hendrix Experience and recorded three albums together.

The estates sued Sony in 2022, claiming that Redding and Mitchell should own a share of the sound recording copyrights. Sony filed for a motion to dismiss, but the judge denied that. Sony then appealed that denial and lost again. That has set the stage for the case to go to trial in December.

3: Ajith Kumar’s Action Movie ‘Vidaamuyarchi’ Falls Prey to Piracy Just Hours After Release

Finally today, the Times of India reports that Ajith Kumar’s latest film, Vidaamuyarchi, was released in theaters yesterday. However, it was available on multiple pirate streaming platforms and websites within hours.

The film’s producers have been waging an anti-piracy campaign. This includes awareness campaigns, encouraging people to view the film in theaters for the best experience.

However, early piracy has raised concerns that the film may struggle to become profitable, despite being one of the most anticipated films in the country.

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