Lawsuit over Use of AI in 'Road House' Remake

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A lawsuit has been filed against Amazon and MGM Studios over the use of artificial intelligence in a remake of the movie 'Road House' starring Jake Gyllenhaal. The original screenwriter alleges copyright infringement and violation of actors' and directors' guild deals.

Key Points

  • Amazon and MGM Studios face a lawsuit over the use of AI in completing the remake of 'Road House' after the screenwriter's deadline to regain ownership of his screenplay.
  • The director of the remake, Doug Liman, is boycotting the film's premiere due to its lack of theatrical release.
  • The lawsuit claims that AI was used to replicate the voices of actors during the 2023 strike of the Screen Actor's Guild.

Pros

  • The original screenwriter is seeking recovery of his copyright to the screenplay.

Cons

  • The lawsuit alleges that Amazon and MGM Studios ignored the screenwriter's rights under the Copyright Act.