Crowdfunded 'star trek' movie draws lawsuit from paramount cbs

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. As promised, the lawsuit launched by paramount pictures and cbs over axanar, a fanfunded star trek film, is boldly going places where no man. Star trek settles lawsuit against crowdfunded film. Star trek fan film isnt protected by fair use, rules us judge the verge. Paramount suing as they say star trek fan films klingon. 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 is so good, paramount sued. I think axanar has become so popular that cbs realizes that were just making their brand that much better. This is a delay ruse more than anything with a chance at censoring fanmade productions to. Paramount and cbs have sued the makers of the upcoming crowdfunded star trek film axanar. Director justin lin had been outraged by the lawsuit against the crowdfunded fan star trek film, and when hed star. Axanar, with production slated to begin in october 2015, for an early 2016 release. Star trek fan movie slapped with cbs, paramount lawsuit. 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.

Cbs and paramount settle lawsuit over star trek fan film. 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. Paramount, cbs settle star trek fan film lawsuit sfgate. Crowdfunded star trek film facing lawsuit from paramount. Abrams says paramount will drop star trekaxenar lawsuit. 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. Star trek fan film isnt protected by fair use, rules us judge. In a joint statement to several media outlets, cbs and paramount said the new movie violates our star trek s. Star trek is a treasured franchise in which cbs and paramount continue to produce new original content for its large universe of fans. Crowdfunded star trek film draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs the lawsuit was brought up against him on december 30 in california district court.

The fan film community has received some coverage from the mainstream media. Paramount and cbs have filed a lawsuit against the producers of axanar which raised usd 1 million through crowdfunding. Crowdfunded star trek movie draws lawsuit from paramount. Paramount and cbs have sued the makers of the upcoming crowdfunded star trek film axanar for alleged infringement. Cbs, paramount sue crowdfunded star trek filmmakers for. Cbs and paramount settle lawsuit over star trek fan film cbr. Cbs and paramount pictures hand down to independent star trek fan films a series of draconian rules in the wake of the star trek. Paramount suing as they say star trek fan films klingon violates. Star trek, legal, law, independent film, fan fiction email this topic print this page jespah.

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. Star trek owners sue to stop a crowdfunded fan film star trek. Set in the star trek universe, the film stars kate vernon, tony todd, richard hatch. Lawsuit over star trek fan fiction flick headed to a jury trial. Cbs, paramount to beam away lawsuit against star trek fan. 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 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. 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.

The creators of an unauthorized, crowdfunded star trek film are fighting with. Crowdfunded star trek fan movie draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs. Crowdfunded star trek movie facing copyright lawsuit. Paramount and cbs release statement over crowdfunded star. Paramount pictures, cbs, and their licensees are the only organizations legally allowed to create commercial products with the star trek name and trademark. Prelude to axanar is a 2014 fanmade short film, directed by christian gossett and written by. Dec 31, 2015 star trek fan film sued for infringement. Dec 30, 2015 axanar, a crowdfunded, independently produced star trek prequel, is facing a major infringement lawsuit from cbs and paramount. Paramount and cbs are bringing suit against an outfit trying to produce a crowdfunded star trek movie, according to the hollywood. At a fan event friday for the upcoming star trek movie, producer j. Beyond director justin lin lobbied hard for the movie studio to drop their lawsuit against the crowdfunded star trek fan flick axanar, paramount.

Crowdfunded star trek movie draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs by eriq gardner the hollywood reporter december 30, 2015. Crowdfunded star trek indie film is sued by cbsparamount forums. Axanar will be the first noncbsparamount produced star trek to look and. Cbs and paramount sued the producer of the crowdfunded star trek fan film axanar. Paramount claims crowdfunded star trek film infringes. 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. Star trek crowdfunded films producers sued by cbs, paramount. Axanar aims to be a professionalquality prequel and has raised more. In 2014, axanar productions crowdfunded and released prelude to axanar. Dec 30, 2015 in a joint statement to thewrap, paramount and cbs said. Updated star trek axanar fan film sued by paramount and cbs. Paramount, cbs sue crowdfunded star trek movie nhne pulse. 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. May 23, 2016 cbs, paramount to beam away lawsuit against star trek fanmade film.

Cbs brings a halt to crowdfunding of the star trek horizon sequel does this signal the end of fan films. 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. Crowdfunded star trek film draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs. 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. With the news that a new star trek movie is on the way next year, longtime. 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. 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. Aceshowbiz paramount and cbs are determined to stop an independent star trek movie from happening. Apr 30, 2016 lawsuit draws battle over invented languages into court. Paramount and cbs are still suing the star trek fan film. Star trek copyright lawsuit pits paramount and cbs against. Paramount, cbs establish star trek fan film guidelines. Mar 14, 2016 crowdfunded star trek fan film violates klingon language, says lawsuit by major studios.

Star trek fan film creators sued by cbs, paramount for. 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. However, cbs and paramount pictures, the rights owners for the series, may be. In a joint statement to several media outlets, cbs and paramount said the new movie violates our star trek s, reported ace showbiz. Axanar, a crowdfunded, independently produced star trek prequel, is facing a major infringement lawsuit from cbs and paramount. Cbs, paramount sue crowdfunded star trek filmmakers for infringement. Dec 30, 2015 crowdfunded star trek movie draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs. Star trek fan film axanar sued by cbs, paramount collider. Crowdfunded star trek indie film is sued by cbsparamount. Cbs has historically been very open with star trek fan projects. Crowdfunded star trek film sued by cbs, paramount over. Paramount and cbs sue over crowdfunded star trek movie. The filmmakers had argued that paramounts lawsuit was premature because the film. Why cbsparamount lawsuit against star trek fan film is.

Now, unfortunately but predictably, paramount and cbs have filed a lawsuit in california fe. 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. Crowdfunded star trek indie film is sued by cbs paramount forums. According to a first amendment lawyer, this is not all too surprising. The network and studio are also working on guidelines for fanmade star trek movies so they dont infringe on s. Jj abrams announces paramountcbs has agreed to drop. Sorry, trekkies one of the most ambitious fan films ever conceived. Cbs and paramount pictures have filed a infringement lawsuit against the kickstarterfunded star trek fan film axanar, putting into question the rights of fans. Jj abrams announces paramountcbs has agreed to drop axanar lawsuit. Instapundit blog archive crowdfunded star trek movie. Crowdfunded star trek movie draws copyright lawsuit.

Paramount and cbs file lawsuit against crowdfunded, indie. Star trek crowdfunded film axanar facing lawsuit from paramount, cbs. Star trek owners sue to stop a crowdfunded fan film. 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. 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. Crowdfunded star trek movie draws lawsuit from paramount, cbs. Axanar, the subject of a lawsuit filed on friday in california federal court, is no. Abrams said paramount pictures lawsuit against axanar productions was going away. 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. Trek film, and weve finally found where paramount will draw the line. Star trek fan productions are productions made by fans using elements of the star trek franchise. Crowdfunded star trek fan film sparks lawsuit from cbs and. Axanar raised more than a million dollars from fans, but cbs and paramount want that money. Crowdfunded star trek fan film violates klingon language.