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(edit: posts to regularly resume Mon., March 16th)Another intern lawsuit (this time, NBCU’s SNL) in the entertainment industry comes to an endBeing successful with sync music – Barns CourtneyCalifornia Senate Passes $330 Million in Annual Film and TV IncentivesClient #TBT – Check out the thriller/horror film ‘Monster Party’ (2018) on Amazon, YouTube, GoogleClient News – ‘Followed’, a horror film produced by Viscape Arts, has its Hollywood premiereClient News – ‘Inhumans’ and ‘Empire’ Actor Mike Moh signs with WMEClient News – ‘Syndicate Smasher’ from New GenerAsian Pictures is now available for streaming on AmazonClient News – 5A Label / MRMGClient News – Actress Fiona Xie starring in highly anticipated film, ‘Crazy Rich Asians’, out this summerClient News – Ailee sings the English version of Ikimono Gakari’s “Sakura”Client News – Ailee to perform exclusive concert at Pechanga Resort & Casino this weekendClient News – Ailee’s New Single, “If You”Client News – Amber drops new mixtape 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video, “SUMMER SHXT”Client News – Check out our client, fitness model, and athlete Natalie Duran compete on ‘American Ninja Warrior’ in VegasClient News – Check out singer/song-writer Elanese’s new track with QUIX, “Stronger”Client News – Check out Singer/songwriter/artist/Youtube star Travis Atreo who performed last week at The Sayers Club in LAClient News – Check out the brand new single from Amber and Justin Park, ‘XL Uber’Client News – Check out the debut album ‘PLACES LIKE HOME’ from singer & song-writer, Justin Park of 5A LABELClient News – Check out the debut single “Dive” from the band SWAYClient News – Check out the Forbes Magazine feature on Amber Liu discussing her U.S. solo musical debutClient News – Check out the new single “O.M.G” written & produced by THL client, Joombas Music Group, from Kpop group HALOClient News – Check out the new singles from NIve and 153 EntertainmentClient News – Check out the new song ‘Animal’ by Max Styler featuring our client, ElaneseClient News – Check out the new track that artist/songwriter/producer Tyzo Bloom co-wrote and co-produced with Quinn XCIIClient News – Check out the track ‘Myself’ by Kpop group, MONSTA X, produced by THL client, Joombas Music GroupClient News – Congrats to Billie Urabazo’s ‘Still’ on being a 2018 ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story Competition quarterfinalistClient News – Congrats to Cindera Che, Myles Yaksich, both winners in the Asians on Film Festival of Shorts Spring QuarterClient News – Congrats to Mike Moh on being cast in Quentin Tarantino’s newest film, ‘Once Upon a Time’Client News – Congrats to singer/songwriter Travis Atreo on exceeding 100 million streams on SpotifyClient News – David Yung Ho Kim of The Hollywood Lawyer releases first book – The Film & TV Actor’s Pocket LawyerClient News – First book from conscious comic Thinkupman coming out next monthClient News – Former American Idol Heejun Han To Be New Celebrity Reporter for SBS “Midnight TV”Client News – GenerAsian Pictures 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Mike Moh to debut at IMAX theaters on 9/1Client News – Meet singer AZRA and check out her new single and music video,”Dimensions”Client News – Merrick Hanna advances to Top 20 on ‘America’s Got Talent’Client News – Mike Moh & Marvel’s ‘Inhumans’ Cast Hits Comic-ConClient News – Mike Moh cast as “Triton” in Marvel’s new TV show “Inhumans”Client News – Musical artist, LIONE releases new song, “Adore” through STMPD RCRDSClient News – Myles Yaksich’s film, POPPIES, achieves Award of Excellence at Canada Shorts Film FestivalClient News – Natalie Duran on the cast of MTV’s newest season of ‘The Challenge’Client News – Natalie Duran returns as a mentor on American Ninja Warrior JuniorClient News – Our Dear Friend, Singer/Songwriter Laure Z Performing at The House of BluesClient News – Our dear friend/client Ha Dong Qn (하동균)’s most recent performance of “Run”Client News – Our dear friends at KTOWN COWBOYS with their 1st West Coast Premiere!Client News – Our Lead Entertainment Attorney’s New Article PublicationClient News – Patrick Ta & Jazmina Daniel nominated for 2017 American Influencer AwardsClient News – Patrick Ta Launches ‘Flawless’ AppClient News – Pinkfong’s viral hit, “Baby Shark” enters the Billboard Hot 100 Top 40Client News – Producer/DJ Kodi the Koder wins iStandard LA competition and will compete for national prize in DecemberClient News – Sci-Fi/Noir series ‘Marisa Romanov from Miranda Spigener-Sapon to debut on Amazon Prime Video this fallClient News – Screenwriter and upcoming showrunner, Miranda Spigener-Sapon discusses book deal and new TV show, ‘Marisa Romanov’ with BuzzfeedClient News – Singer/songwriter Justin Park behind the music for new AXE Body Spray promo featuring MarkiplierClient News – Spotlight on Heejun Han –American Idol Finalist Now Writing Sweet Lyrics For “Super Junior”Client News – ST5A (Record Label), Justin Park (singer/songwriter), and Amber (f(x) – director) team up on new music video, ‘Like We Used To’Client News – ST5A, Demi Cao, Justin Park and Vi Loi Post Studio Cover of Masta Wu’s “Come Here”Client News – Stefani Michova makes surprise Korea visit to boyfriend, rapper Beenzino, in viral (and heartwarming) videoClient News – Stefanie MichovaClient News – Stefanie Michova stars in new SK Telecom commercialClient News – The Film & TV Actor’s Pocketlawyer now available on ScribdClient News – The Hollywood Lawyer given ‘People Love Us On” Yelp award for 2018Client News – THL client Mike Moh will play “Bruce Lee” in Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Once Upon A Time In Hollywood’Client News – Travis Atreo produces soundtrack for upcoming Lifetime Christmas movie, ‘Christmas Harmony’Client News – Up-and-coming producer and songwriter, BLVKClient News – Watch “Man Up”, starring client Kevin Wu (Kevjumba), at the LA Asian Pacific Film Festival!Client News – Watch Mike Siu in Netflix’s latest acquisition, the Chinese film ‘The Wandering Earth’Client News – Writer/director/producer Steve Chen releases his first feature, DREAM LAND, this weekClient News – YouTuber client Claudius Vertesy appeared at world-famous Sportgarten Skate Hall in GermanyClient News – Matthew BrewbakerClient News- “Dream Land” to Premiere at 2015 Cambodia International Film FestivalClient News- #FlashBackFriday- Jskillz’ “Let Out The Beast” written for EXOClient News- #FlashbackFriday: Cung Le in “The Man with the Iron Fists”Client News- #ThrowbackThursday: BMK & “When Spring Comes”Client News- #ThrowBackThursday: Kim Hyun Joong’s “His Habit” Written by Mster Rcks Music / ST5AClient News- #ThrowbackThursday: Producer Teddy Zee and “The Pursuit of Happyness”Client News- Ailee’s New Korean Mini AlbumClient News- Aki Aleong to Executive Produce “The Monkey King’s Daughter”Client News- Andrew Pong Debuts First Single, “Tonight” feat. 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Lee’s New Song “Mine” for JYP Boy Band Got7Client News- Kim Bum Soo Concert for this Weekend CanceledClient News- Kim Bum Soo’s “Before & After Tour” to come to SoCal in OctoberClient News- Korean American Bar Association (KABA) Career Panel on Tues, Nov. 3Client News- Laure Zaehringer to Perform Two Shows this Week!Client News- New Coffee Bean in Ktown Grand Opening!Client News- Phil TanClient News- Spotlight on the Talented Wesley Fulkerson and Upcoming Book!Client News- Stefanie Michova & Her New Chabien Viral CommercialClient News- Steve Chen Wins Big at Busan International Film Festival !Client News- Sumire Matsubara Joins Star-Studded Cast of New Film, “The Shack”Client News- Terry a.k.a KRNFX Collaborates with KHG!Client News- The Hollywood Lawyer at KABA Career Panel!Client News- U-Kiss Drops a New MVClient News- Up and Coming Rapper, Hopp Drops Newest Mixtape “Now & Then”Client News- Valiant Comics to Release Two New Comic Book SeriesClient News: #ThrowbackThursday- “Cosas como tú” by Singer/Songerwriter Paulyna CarrazClient News: #ThrowBackThursday- Tanroh Ishida in “The Railway Man”Client News/Summer Concert – ST5A Label Artists and DAN aka DANClient Spotlight – 88Rising founder Sean Miyashiro discusses label’s success with BillboardClient Spotlight – Actress Joy JacobsonClient Spotlight – American Mixed Martial Arts fighter, actor & stuntman, Lance LeeClient Spotlight – Casting director, producer and philanthropist, David KangClient Spotlight – Check out and subscribe to Kpop superstar Amber’s SoundCloudClient Spotlight – Digital media, music production and talent management company, 88RisingClient Spotlight – Elanese, Singer/ Songwriter as seen on “The Four”Client Spotlight – International Record Label & Entertainment Company, Joombas Music GroupClient Spotlight – Kenny Ridwan, actor from ‘The Goldbergs’ and current Columbia freshmanClient Spotlight – Multi-talented artist and creator, Eros ZhaoClient Spotlight – Production company, Followed Horror Film LLC to release ‘Followed’ this yearClient Spotlight – Steel Shavings Productions to release documentary film, ‘Operation Wolf’ in 2018Client Spotlight – Talented singer/songwriter, Jett PrescottClient Spotlight – Up-and-Coming Local rapper, DemieClient Spotlight – Visit Vatos Urban Tacos in Korea and Singapore!Client Spotlight – Whitney Bae, Ex-Pat and YouTube star in KoreaClient Throwback – R&B singer Dean in his U.S. debut, “I’m Not Sorry” ft. Eric BellingerClient Tip for Filmmakers – How to find who owns rights to a songClient/Friend News – Joe J. Lee “Kairos”Copyright Law (Music) Basics for YouTubersDigital Does Wednesday- Hillary Clinton up in your DMs?Digital Dose Wednesday – Amazon Hungry for Sports?Digital Dose Wednesday – Break the Internet but Not the Law!Digital Dose Wednesday – Digital Companies Sued for Pulse Orlando ShootingDigital Dose Wednesday – Donald Trump Wins Law Suit Over Twitter TweetsDigital Dose Wednesday – European court of justice: The Pirate Bay must be blockedDigital Dose Wednesday – iCloud Hack & Federal Prison Felony Computer HackingDigital Dose Wednesday – Tomi Lahren Facebook ControlDigital Dose Wednesday- Federal Trade Commission and Young InfluencersDigital Dose Wednesday- Amazon Go Walk in Walk Out?Digital Dose Wednesday- Argentinian TV Channel Mocks Donald Trump To Promote Copa America 2016Digital Dose Wednesday- Artist Spoofs TrumpDigital Dose Wednesday- Beyonce “Formation” Legal Battle Over YouTube SampleDigital Dose Wednesday- Digital Giant Netflix SLAPPing Down $1.5 Billion Lawsuit?Digital Dose Wednesday- Donald’s Digital DebacleDigital Dose Wednesday- Floyd Mayweather, Social Media Presence Minimizing Rights?Digital Dose Wednesday- Kim Kardashian Pairs Kerfuffle!Digital Dose Wednesday- Musicians Live Performance Rights Meets Technology!Digital Dose Wednesday- Record Labels Royally Pissed, Over Lost Music Royalties!Digital Dose Wednesday- Robin Antonick, “Madden NFL” Creator Loses $11 millionDigital Dose Wednesday- Snapchat Re-Vamping Music Industry?Digital Dose Wednesday- YouTuber Sued by CBS for ‘The Andy Griffith Show’Digital Dose Wednesdays- Exploiting Visual Social Media in MusicDigital Dose- MTV May Never Be The Same Here’s WhyDigital Media Dose- Lil Wayne Sues Universal for Profits from Drake and Nicki MinajDigital Wednesday – Massive Cyber Attack Has Hit Businesses All Over the WorldDigital Wednesday – Toshiba wants California court to dismiss Western Digital caseDO ENTERTAINMENT LEGAL PROFESSIONALS WORK WITH CELEBRITIES?Does Copyright Law Protect All Music Artists?Emergency COVID-19 Funds for Music Industry ProfessionalsEntertainment Lawyer’s and the Types of Fee Structures They UseFall 2021 Alex Davis Scholarship WinnerFilm Friday – Canadian Animator Files Copyright Claim Against DisneyFilm Friday – Gerard Butler Claims He Is Owed $10M By Producers For “Olympus Has Fallen”Film Friday – Movie Ratings & Smoking-Related Deaths?Film Friday – SAG-AFTRA Health Plan Faces Age-Discrimination LawsuitFilm Friday – Steven Mnuchin is Clear of a Fraud Lawsuit that he was Dragged IntoFilm Friday – Warner Bros are being sued almost 1 billion.Film Friday- “Vamprechaun” Film Leeching Off “Leprechaun” Rights?Film Friday- Copyright Termination Rights Starting to Take EffectFilm Friday- Deadpool Set to Have a New Director in the SequelFilm Friday- Employee Contracts May Not be Binding After All?Film Friday- Fantastic Beasts… a 5-Film Franchise?Film Friday- Is This the Right Time For the Tupac Biopic?Film Friday- Star Trek still under the guise of its Copyright HoldersFilm Friday- Sylvester Stallone “Demolition Man” ProfitsFilm Friday- Tensions in The Walking Dead land arise over a name?Film Friday- Warner Bros. vs. The Conjuring, $900 Million Over Horror FranchiseFilm Friday- Zootopia, a Stolen Idea?Film Friday-Silence..26 years Later?Film Friday: Netflix Settles Black Mirror LawsuitFilm Fridays – ‘Hustlers’ Producers failed to get rights to the real storyFilm Fridays – Sacha Baron Cohen sued by former Chief Justice of Alabama’s state Supreme CourtFilm Fridays – ‘Fast & Furious’ producer sues Universal Pictures over spin-off filmFilm Fridays – ‘Gone Girl’ lawsuit against Reese Witherspoon, David Fincher and Gillian Flynn dismissedFilm Fridays – ‘Hell’s Kitchen’ Studio Could Face Class-Action Lawsuit After Restructuring DealFilm Fridays – ‘Sausage Party’ animators win major lawsuit for unpaid wagesFilm Fridays – ‘Shape of Water’ copyright-infringement lawsuit dismissedFilm Fridays – ‘Sin City’ writer Frank Miller settles lawsuit with former manager over unpaid commissionFilm Fridays – ‘Straight Outta Compton’ lawsuit dismissed by California Federal JudgeFilm Fridays – ‘Stranger Things’ creators sued for allegedly stealing show’s conceptFilm Fridays – ‘Terminator’ ownership put in question by scriptwriterFilm Fridays – ‘The Lion King’ becomes next live-action film to cross the $100 Million markFilm Fridays – ‘The Purge’ creator faces copyright infringement lawsuit over the horror filmFilm Fridays – ‘The Shape of Water’ Filmmakers Sued for Copyright InfringementFilm Fridays – ‘This is Spinal Tap’ creators to pursue fraud claim in $400 million lawsuitFilm Fridays – “Castlevania” Producer Sues Netflix Over SpinoffFilm Fridays – “Friday The 13th” Screenwriter Wins Domestic Copyright 35 Years After PublicationFilm Fridays – “Friday The 13th” writer wins lawsuit against producersFilm Fridays – “It” causes a stir in the courtsFilm Fridays – “Old media” companies are moving toward “new media” profit modelsFilm Fridays – “When They See Us” lawsuit angles dismissal over jurisdictionFilm Fridays – “Wolf of Wall Street” financed by stolen money?Film Fridays – [Update] Judge rules in favor of Bobbi Kristina biopic, denies Bobby Brown’s request to block filmFilm Fridays – $438K Awarded to ’21 Jump Street’ ScreenwriterFilm Fridays – 2013 divorce fight continues for Terrance HowardFilm Fridays – 25 years later ‘X-Men’ theme song is accused of copyright infringementFilm Fridays – 93rd Academy Awards will have new voting members!Film Fridays – ‘Bad Moms’ producer Suzanne Todd hit with fraud lawsuitFilm Fridays – ‘Iron Man 3’ Movie Poster Cleared of Copyright InfringementFilm Fridays – ‘Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom’ producers sued by man over film’s use of phrase “Save the Dinos”Film Fridays – ‘The Man Who Killed Don Quixote’ director and screenwriter Terry Gilliam facing copyright lawsuitFilm Fridays – Actress Olivia de Havilland sues FX Networks over portrayal in biopic, “Feud: Bette and Joan”Film Fridays – Actress Taylor Hickson sues indie film producers over facial disfigurement after on-set accidentFilm Fridays – Alec Baldwin off the hook for defamation but not civil assaultFilm Fridays – Amazon Studios sued for copying artist’s work in new horror film, ‘Suspiria’Film Fridays – Amber Heard and ‘London Fields’ team end controversial legal battleFilm Fridays – Amber Heard caught in drawn out legal battle with ‘London Fields’ producers over breached contractFilm Fridays – AMC sued over stuntman death on ‘The Walking Dead’Film Fridays – Anton Yelchin’s family settle Jeep lawsuit over Star Trek actor’s deathFilm Fridays – Apple TV+ new show sued over fake baby plotFilm Fridays – Artist Files Copyright Lawsuit Over Kendrick Lamar and SZA’s “All the Stars” Video from ‘Black Panther’Film Fridays – Atlanta Journal-Constitution Threatens Eastwood’s FilmFilm Fridays – Bill Murray film draws lawsuit for Weinstein Co. over trademark infringementFilm Fridays – Black Panther copyright suit dismissedFilm Fridays – Bobby Brown sues Showtime and BBC for $2 million over Whitney Houston documentaryFilm Fridays – Bobby Brown sues TV One to stop upcoming release of Bobbie Kristina biopicFilm Fridays – California Approves $420M in New Incentives for Film and TV ProjectsFilm Fridays – Canada’s Film Industry ReopensFilm Fridays – Cannes Film Festival marketplace to become virtual June 2020Film Fridays – Court rules that Princess Leia’s infamous ‘gold bikini’ from Star Wars film cannot be legally censoredFilm Fridays – COVID-19 disaster funds for film and T.V. industry workersFilm Fridays – Creators Behind Allen v. Farrow Accused of Misusing Audio Clips by Book PublisherFilm Fridays – Dame Dash and Lee Daniels settle $5 million lawsuit over loan for 2005 film, ‘Shadowboxer’Film Fridays – Damon Dash streams film illegally and gets suedFilm Fridays – Did Jerry Seinfeld Steal ‘Comedians in Cars’Film Fridays – Director James Cameron fights to regain film rights to ‘Terminator’ seriesFilm Fridays – Director of Queen’s ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ music video considers lawsuit for royaltiesFilm Fridays – Disney faces possible plagiarism lawsuit over promos for new Star Wars filmFilm Fridays – Disney facing copyright lawsuit over ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ filmFilm Fridays – Disney lays down the law with strict demands for Star Wars ‘The Last Jedi’ screeningsFilm Fridays – Disney sued (again) over ‘Zootopia’ by ‘Total Recall’ screenwriterFilm Fridays – Disney Sued By Insurance Company Over Covid Shut-Down ClaimsFilm Fridays – Disney sued for copyright infringement over the movie, ‘Inside Out’Film Fridays – Disney Sued over Use of Facial Technology in ‘Beauty & the Beast’Film Fridays – Does the Presentation of Movie Scenes influence the Jury?Film Fridays – eCommerce Site Threatened by Malaysian Production Co.Film Fridays – Edward Norton’s production company sued after Brooklyn fireFilm Fridays – Eva Green Goes To Court Over “Pay or Play” ContractFilm Fridays – Fame Composer for ‘The Simpsons’ Sues Fox & Disney Over DiscriminationFilm Fridays – Former James Franco Student Sues Over ‘The Disaster Artist’ Screenwriting CreditFilm Fridays – Freelancer VFX Artists Still Owed $70,000 From Bohemian RhapsodyFilm Fridays – Friday the 13th: The Game caught up in movie copyright lawsuitFilm Fridays – From Los Angeles former actress, & Duchess of Sussex, follows her copyright suit in BritainFilm Fridays – George Miller sues Warner Bros over unpaid earnings for ‘Mad Max: Fury Road’Film Fridays – George Miller’s production company and Warner Bros continue to engage in heated legal battle over ‘Mad Max’ franchiseFilm Fridays – Halle Berry Sued By UFC Fighter Over New Netflix Film “Bruised”Film Fridays – Hollywood actresses sue over fake beauty ads using their likenessFilm Fridays – IATSE Members Set To Strike This Monday Without New ContractFilm Fridays – Ibiza Island to possibly sue Netflix over new Will Ferrell-produced comedy, ‘Ibiza’Film Fridays – IMDb wins appeal against SAG-AFTRAFilm Fridays – Insurance Co. not covering canceled screening due to COVID-19 suedFilm Fridays – Insurance company gets sued over movie deathFilm Fridays – Is A Strike Brewing? 60K IATSE Members Have Contracts Under NegotiationFilm Fridays – James Franco settles ‘The Disaster Artist’ lawsuit from former studentFilm Fridays – Jlo faces $40 million lawsuit over ‘Hustlers’ roleFilm Fridays – Johansson And Disney Settle Breach Of Contract LawsuitFilm Fridays – John Steinbeck’s stepdaughter awarded $13M in legal battle over movie rights to “Grapes of Wrath” & “East of Eden”Film Fridays – Johnny Depp fires back at Amber Heard and British tabloidFilm Fridays – Johnny Depp sued for allegedly punching film crew memberFilm Fridays – Johnny Depp’s former bodyguards sue for unpaid wagesFilm Fridays – Johnny Depp’s next movie on Notorious B.I.G. pulled from release amid on set lawsuitFilm Fridays – Judge on Blade Runner 2049 lawsuit rules claim lacks clarityFilm Fridays – Kaepernick production company signs deal with DisneyFilm Fridays – Kenyan filmmaker wins case over ban of internationally acclaimed independent film, “Rafiki”Film Fridays – Kevin Costner settles lawsuit with production company for allegedly using his name, then firing himFilm Fridays – Landmark Theatres lawsuit from Denver Film Society moves forwardFilm Fridays – Lawsuit Against Disney Over “Zootopia” Storyline Under Review By JudgeFilm Fridays – Lawsuit against Paramount over foreign film score revived by appeals courtFilm Fridays – Lawsuit filed over Netflix’s Fyre Festival documentary for copyright infringementFilm Fridays – Lee Daniels faces $5M lawsuit by Damon Dash over breached contract claimsFilm Fridays – Legal battles wage over ‘The Conjuring’ film franchise for wrongful depiction of the real-life coupleFilm Fridays – Legal Issues Spell Doom for ‘Watchmen’ SequelFilm Fridays – Liam Hemsworth settles with paparazzi agencyFilm Fridays – Lionsgate sues over “La La Land” inspired bus tourFilm Fridays – Major movie studios, Netflix & Amazon to sue Tickbox TV streaming serviceFilm Fridays – Mel Gibson’s new indie film faces a litany of legal issuesFilm Fridays – Melissa McCarthy’s R-rated puppet movie wins lawsuit against ‘Sesame Street’Film Fridays – Messy legal battle sees Tom Cruise, among others, blamed for stunt pilots’ deaths on “American Made” setFilm Fridays – MGM facing lawsuit over 2 James Bond films ‘missing’ from box setFilm Fridays – MGM, Fox to Provide $8.7M Worth of James Bond Films to End Class ActionFilm Fridays – Michael Jackson’s estate files $100m lawsuit against HBO over documentary filmFilm Fridays – Michael Jackson’s estate takes HBO to courtFilm Fridays – Milla Jovovich’s Stunt Double Suffers “Horrific” Motorcycle CrashFilm Fridays – Mo’Nique Sues Netflix Over Racial DiscriminationFilm Fridays – MSNBC’s Newsroom Employees UnionizeFilm Fridays – NBC Announces the 2022 Golden Globes are CancelledFilm Fridays – NBCUniversal & AGT facing harassment charges by Gabrielle UnionFilm Fridays – Netflix And SAG-AFTRA Sign Historic New ContractFilm Fridays – Netflix doc sued for using unlicensed materialFilm Fridays – Netflix is facing $25M lawsuit over Black MirrorFilm Fridays – Netflix refuses to film in North Carolina due to state’s anti-LGBTQ lawFilm Fridays – Netflix sued by book publisher over ‘Black Mirror’ film, ‘Bandersnatch’Film Fridays – Netflix to Create GameStop Documentary and Feature FilmFilm Fridays – Netflix’s ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ hit by the Satanic Temple with $50 million lawsuitFilm Fridays – Nevada woman sues ‘Gone Girl’ director David Fincher, author Gillian Flynn and more for copyright infringementFilm Fridays – New Edward Norton movie draws $2M lawsuitFilm Fridays – New lawsuit may block ‘The Grudge’ remake from happeningFilm Fridays – New Orleans documentary film sues Beyoncé for copyright infringement in ‘Formation’Film Fridays – NFL cheerleader lawsuit featured in a new documentaryFilm Fridays – Oscar Pistorius’s family to sue makers of new Lifetime film, “Blade Runner Killer”Film Fridays – Popular Web Series Sued Over ProfitsFilm Fridays – Producer and director, Roger Corman sued by sons over the sale of his film libraryFilm Fridays – Productions can start soon says C.A. GovernorFilm Fridays – Quentin Tarantino Sued Over ‘Django Unchained’ PlotFilm Fridays – R. Kelly threatens to sue Lifetime over his portrayal in documentary filmFilm Fridays – Real-life lawyers portrayed in ‘The Laundromat’ take Netflix to courtFilm Fridays – Regency Entertainment sues Warren Beatty’s production company over Howard Hughes biopicFilm Fridays – Remember Sarah Jones? 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