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Deleted Star Wars Scene leads to $421 Million Lawsuit: What Indie Filmmakers Should Know About Name and Likeness Rights

In early 2025, actress Koo Stark filed a $421 million(£190 million) lawsuit against Lucasfilm, reigniting a long-simmering debate about name and likeness rights in the entertainment industry. Stark portrayed Camie Marstrap, a friend of Luke Skywalker, in a deleted...

AI Copyright and Filmmaking: What the Thaler v. Perlmutter Case Means for Content Creators

As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the creative industries, filmmakers and content creators are increasingly relying on AI tools to generate scripts, music, visual assets, and more. But a landmark case—Thaler v. Perlmutter—is challenging the very foundation...

The Most Common Pitfalls in Film Legal Delivery (and How to Avoid Them)

Legal delivery is a critical phase in motion picture production—one that directly impacts distribution deals, sales agent negotiations, and insurance coverage. After reviewing over 10,000 titles since 2008, Showbiz Consultants has identified recurring issues that...