3 Count: Shut Up Beavis

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1: ‘Obsession’ Producer Files Lawsuit Claiming She Was Cut Out of Profits Despite “Rescuing” Cut

First off today, Katie Kilkenny at the Hollywood Reporter reports that an executive producer behind the film Obsession has filed a lawsuit against fellow producers and their production company of cutting her out of profits despite “rescuing” the film with her cut.

The lawsuit was filed by Leonora Ann Darby, who accused James Harris and Mark Lane and their copmany, Tea Shop Productions, of going back on an agreement to treat her as an equal producer of the film. According to Darby, she was brought in to rescue the film and did so by altering the cut of the film, ordering reshoots and other changes.

According to the lawsuit, she acted as an executive producer in all respects and was credited as such. However, she was boxed out of profit sharing and was omitted from the film’s promotion and media events. she is seeking a full accounting of several projects, including Obsession, and any unpaid profit participation and/or bonuses.

2: KOSCAP, KOMCA File Criminal Complaint Against SMR, Naver Over Music Copyright Infringement

Next up today, Monthly Mixing reports that Korea Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (KOSCAP) and the Korea Music Copyright Association (KOMCA) have filed a criminal complaint against Smart Music Rep (SMR) and Naver alleging that the two entities never had proper rights to music they licensed.

According to the filing, the two companies manage a broadcast clip service that distributes clips provided by television providers through online platforms, including Naver TV. However, despite the companies claiming that they have the music rights for the clips used in those videos, they do not.

KOSCAP said that it has repeatedly contact SMR and Naver about the issue, but had no luck. The organizations are seeking an investigation into both companies, SMR for the primary infringement and Naver for aiding and abetting by continuing to distribute the infringing content after being notified.

3: Mike Judge lets Paramount know he wants the rights to Beavis And Butt-Head Back

Finally today, William Hughes at AV Club reports that Mike Judge, the creator of the TV series Beavis and Butt-Head has filed a notice of copyright termination with Paramount Pictures has he seeks to regain control of the rights to the characters and the series.

The show began airing nearly 35 years ago. That timeframe is crucial because copyright termination allows original creators to terminate any exclusive license or copyright transfer they issued after 35 years. According to the report, Judge has taken the first step in that process by notifying Paramount Pictures of his intent.

The series is getting a 12th-season revival later this year on Comedy Central. Another one of Judge’s series, King of the Hill, has also received a recent revival, with a new season appearing on streaming platforms.

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