Alcon Entertainment, the studio behind Blade Runner 2049, is suing Elon Musk and Tesla for copyright infringement

Alcon Entertainment, the studio behind Blade Runner 2049, is suing Elon Musk and Tesla for copyright infringement.
The lawsuit centers on Musk’s use of imagery resembling the Blade Runner 2049 brand during a Tesla event where the Cybercab was introduced.
Alcon argues that associating with Musk’s controversial behavior and political views could harm its brand.
The studio seeks an injunction and monetary damages.
Quotes:

“The financial magnitude of the misappropriation here was substantial.”
“Alcon wants it to be clear there is absolutely no relationship with Musk.”
“Musk’s highly politicized, capricious behavior is at issue.”

• NEWS: Blade Runner 2049 Alcon Entertainment is suing @Tesla and Warner Bros over claims they used images tied to the film to promote Tesla Cybercab. The absurd lawsuit accuses Tesla of “false endorsement” for suggesting a relationship between Alcon and the EV maker.

NEWS: A film production company, Alcon Entertainment, that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image for its Robotaxi event. FYI, anyone can create this image. Here’s the raw video/image from the event.

NEWS: A film production company, Alcon Entertainment, that helped make “Blade Runner 2049” has sued Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk for using an AI-generated image for its Robotaxi event. FYI, anyone can create this image.

Here’s the raw video/image from the event. pic.twitter.com/YKU5ipyXnT

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