Amazon Prime's 'It's a Wonderful Life' Cut Angers Fans
Amazon Prime Video faces backlash for an abridged 'It's a Wonderful Life' missing a key 22-minute scene. Fans call it butchered. Discover the copyright reason behind the cut.
Amazon Prime Video faces backlash for an abridged 'It's a Wonderful Life' missing a key 22-minute scene. Fans call it butchered. Discover the copyright reason behind the cut.
India's music creator revenues hit €80.5M in 2024, per CISAC. Yet, heavy reliance on streaming & under-licensed sectors threaten long-term growth. Industry demands fair royalties.
The new version of 'Saat Samundar Paar' in Kartik Aaryan's film faces a legal battle over rights and a lyrical credit dispute. Anand Bakshi's son calls it a 'dishonour'. Full details inside.
Journalist Puja Changoiwala files legal action against Dharma Productions and Netflix, alleging her novel 'Homebound' was plagiarised in the film. She seeks injunction and damages.
Phonographic Performance Limited (PPL) India files a copyright suit against The Great Indian Kapil Show for using songs without permission. Details on the episodes, songs, and legal action inside.
Author Puja Changoiwala sues Dharma Productions & Netflix, alleging her 2021 novel was plagiarized for the Oscar-shortlisted film 'Homebound'. Legal battle begins in Bombay High Court.
Bombay High Court refuses interim relief to Trimurti Films in copyright dispute over 'Saat Samundar Paar' song used in Dharma's upcoming film. Justice Deshmukh cites lack of evidence for limited assignment.
Legal expert Rahul Matthan argues AI model training doesn't breach India's Copyright Act, but the generated output might. DPIIT's approach needs a rethink. Read the full analysis.
India's proposed mandatory AI licensing aims to protect creators' rights but risks stifling innovation. Experts weigh the complex trade-offs in this new policy.
Google sues Texas-based SerpApi for allegedly bypassing security to scrape & resell copyrighted search data. Lawsuit seeks permanent ban & damages. Read the full story.
Kottayam court ends 13-year legal fight, awards script rights & Rs 30 lakh compensation to writer Reji Mathew in Mohanlal's 'Karmayodha' case. Read the full verdict details.
Nagpur MIDC police raided a printing press, seizing thousands of illegally printed Balbharati textbooks. Owner Rajesh Lanjewar in custody. Details on the copyright violation case inside.
A Kottayam commercial court ruled that the 2012 Mohanlal film 'Karmayodha' infringed scriptwriter Reji Mathew's copyright, awarding him Rs 30 lakh in damages. Read the full legal details.
India's proposed blanket license for AI training data could raise costs, hurt creators, and drive startups abroad. Experts urge a balanced approach to foster innovation.
Singer Sabrina Carpenter calls White House video 'evil' for using her song 'Juno' to promote Trump's immigration crackdown. She joins artists like Beyoncé in protest.
Madras High Court closes copyright case after Ilaiyaraaja and Mythri Movie Makers settle. The makers of 'Dude' agree to pay Rs 50 lakh. Read the full details of the legal resolution.
Music legend Ilaiyaraaja receives Rs 50 lakh compensation after a production house used his songs without permission in two hit Tamil films. The court had ordered the tracks' removal. Read about this crucial copyright victory.
Silicon Valley startups are cloning popular websites like United Airlines and Amazon to train AI agents. This new trend aims to automate white-collar jobs but raises copyright questions. Read more.
Madras HC closes suits as Tamil film producers Mythri Movie Makers pay ₹50 lakh to music legend Ilaiyaraaja for using his songs in 'Good Bad Ugly' and 'Dude'. Read the full story.
Mythri Movie Makers settles with music legend Ilaiyaraaja in Madras High Court, paying ₹50 lakh for using his songs in 'Good Bad Ugly' and 'Dude'. Full credits to be given. Read the details.
Grammy winner Sabrina Carpenter publicly rebukes Trump administration for using her track 'Juno' in a deportation promo video without consent. Read about the growing list of artists objecting to political use of their music.
Sabrina Carpenter condemns White House for using her song 'Juno' in ICE raid video. White House issues defiant statement. Details on the controversy and other artists targeted.
Two award-winning authors disqualified from NZ's Ockham Book Awards due to AI-generated cover art. The case ignites a global debate on AI's role in creativity and copyright law. Where do we draw the line?
Hindustan Construction Company's stock jumped 14.2% after announcing the record date for its ₹1,000 crore rights issue at a deep discount. Key details and investor impact inside.
Adani Enterprises' massive rights issue could push 2025-26 collections to ₹39,439 crore, matching previous highs. Explore how this signals a broad-based market revival.
Speakers at Koshala Literary Festival reveal 30-40% of books are pirated, draining industry potential. Panel demands National Anti-Piracy Task Force to protect India's cultural fabric.
Madras High Court prohibits Tamil movie 'Dude' from using Ilaiyaraaja's songs without permission. Court cites distortion of original work as key reason. Read full details.
Popular Clash of Clans creator EricOneHive faces YouTube channel deletion after three copyright strikes from Supercell. He vows to stop all Supercell content creation.
A recent Indian court ruling clarifies that in classical music's oral tradition, performance doesn't prove copyright. The plaintiff must provide concrete evidence of authorship. Learn what this means for artists.
Adani Enterprises shares gained 6% this week as the company announced details of its massive ₹25,000 crore rights issue. Learn key dates, pricing, and investment strategy for this mega fundraising.