A Beginner’s Guide To Copyright Law For Artists
Learn the basics of copyright law to protect yourself as an artist.
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Federal Court Sides With Disney, Dismisses ‘Zootopia’ Theft Lawsuit
A Hollywood screenwriter was unable to convince a judge that Disney stole “Zootopia” from him.
Disney and Pixar Accused Of Stealing ‘Inside Out’ In New Lawsuit By Parenting Expert
A child development specialist has sued Disney claiming that “Inside Out” is based on her concept, “The Moodsters.”
Disney Slammed With ‘Zootopia’ Theft Lawsuit by ‘Total Recall’ Screenwriter
Gary Goldman, a screenwriter of “Total Recall,” alleges Disney’s 2016 hit “Zootopia” was based on his own project, also titled “Zootopia.”
Fake ‘Kung Fu Panda’ Creator Convicted of Fraud, Faces Up To 25 Years in Prison
A cartoonist’s attempt to defraud Dreamworks has backfired. He faces 25 years in prison after the U.S. government convicted him of wire fraud and perjury.
‘Mucha Lucha’ Co-Creator Lili Chin Files Copyright Infringement Suit Against Kohl’s
What does an indie artist do when America’s second-largest department store won’t stop stealing your work?
Exclusive: Artists At Stoopid Buddy, Studio Behind ‘Robot Chicken,’ Are Uniting To Unionize
An effort to organize the artists at Burbank, California-based Stoopid Buddy Stoodios has gained momentum in recent weeks.
Dreamworks Offers $50 Million Settlement in Animation Wage-Theft Lawsuit
Disney and its subsidiaries like Pixar and Lucasfilm are the only companies who are still fighting artists.
New Web Site Helps Artists Claim Settlement Money From Wage Theft Lawsuit
The new web site explains how artists will receive the nearly-$19 million settlement fund from Blue Sky and Sony Pictures.
DJ Bassnectar Sued By Animator Max Hattler Over Alleged Copyright Infringement
After receiving a Facebook apology and little else for having his work stolen, Max Hattler has filed a lawsuit against DJ and record producer Bassnectar.
Disney and Dreamworks Have Come Up With A New, Kooky Reason Why Wage-Theft Lawsuit Is Invalid
The legal teams of Disney and Dreamworks are almost as creative as the artists who make their films.
L.A. Studio Cosmic Toast Shut Down Without Paying Its Artists: A Cartoon Brew Investigation
A Los Angeles animation studio creating work that appeared on Disney and Nick-owned platforms didn’t pay it artists for months and suddenly shut down.
Youtube Announces Improvements to Copyright Claim System, But Does It Really Fix The Problem?
At least it’s a start to fixing Youtube’s broken copyright claim system.
Sony Takes The High Road And Settles Animation Wage-Theft Lawsuit
While Disney, Pixar, Lucasfilm, and Dreamworks are still fighting against their employees, Sony has reached a settlement with the animation workers.
Animator Max Hattler Accuses Bassnectar Of Profiting From His Films
Popular DJ and record producer Bassnectar has used Max Hattler’s films for years without permission or compensation,
Blue Sky Agrees To Settle Wage-Fixing Lawsuit With Animation Workers
This is a significant victory for the hard-working members of the feature animation community.
Why Is Disney CEO Bob Iger Asking His Employees For Money?
The Walt Disney Company has a sneaky way of funneling money from its employees into the pockets of U.S. Congresspeople.
Internet Creators Are Pressuring Youtube To Respect Fair Use Laws
Creators are calling for an end to Youtube’s current policies, which allow corporations to abuse American copyright law and restrict the free speech rights of independent artists.
What Is The Animation Wage-Fixing Lawsuit? An Explainer for the Community
Take a few minutes to understand the lawsuit that industry artists have filed against the big American studios and why it matters.
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