"A legal battle over the digital resurrection of actor Peter Cushing in the Star Wars spin-off film Rogue One has reached the Court of Appeal, with film companies arguing the claim should be dismissed. Tyburn Film Productions is pursuing legal action against Lunak Heavy Industries (UK) Ltd, a Disney-owned entity that produced Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, concerning its use of Cushing's likeness."
"Cushing, renowned for his portrayal of imperial commander Grand Moff Tarkin in 1977's Star Wars: Episode IV A New Hope, passed away in 1994. However, his character was brought back to the screen in the 2016 film through advanced special effects, following an agreement between Lunak and the executors of Cushing's estate in 2016. Tyburn initiated legal proceedings in 2019 against Lunak and Lucasfilm, the studio behind the original Star Wars saga,"
The Independent covers reproductive rights, climate change, and Big Tech through on-the-ground reporting and investigative projects. The outlet avoids paywalls to make journalism accessible and solicits donations to fund reporters who present both sides of stories. A legal dispute involves the digital resurrection of actor Peter Cushing in Rogue One, with Tyburn Film Productions pursuing action against Lunak Heavy Industries (UK) Ltd and Lucasfilm. The dispute focuses on the use of Cushing's likeness and alleges unjust enrichment and breach of a claimed 1993 letter agreement that restricted reproduction. The case has reached the Court of Appeal.
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