Netflix withdrew the lawsuit against the creators of “Unofficial Bridgerton Musical“, even before it all ended in court.
“Unofficial Bridgerton Musical” is a project that went viral on TikTok and made by Emily Bear and Abigail Barlow. Initially Netflix had supported the couple and what they created on social networks, as it was only a tribute from a group of fans. Netflix wrote on Twitter: “Absolutely blown away by the Bridgerton musical taking place on TikTok. Standing ovation …”. Eventually, though, the couple expanded the idea in new directions and bounded into lawlessness.
After becoming a sui social media, the couple released a full album of “Unofficial Bridgerton Musical” on Spotify and then began performing live, selling tickets starting at $ 150. Netflix then intervened and everything was resolved even before arriving in the courtroom: it was not indicated which agreement was made between the parties to end the case.
The creator of the Bridgerton series, Shonda Rhimessaid: “What began as a fun celebration by Barlow & Bear on social media has morphed into a blatant appropriation of intellectual property solely for the financial benefit of Barlow & Bear. This property was created by Julia Quinn. and brought to the screen thanks to the hard work of countless people. Just as Barlow & Bear would not allow others to steal their intellectual property for profit, Netflix cannot stand by and allow Barlow & Bear to do the same with ‘ Bridgerton ‘”.
At the time of filing the lawsuit, Netflix noted that it was contesting how the couple had created “multiple streams of revenue for themselves without formal authorization,” using largely Netflix’s intellectual property, and revealed who “refused to collaborate” despite the streamer’s interest in working with them.
Netflix not only spends time pursuing lawsuits but also announces new details about their shows, such as the Onimusha anime.
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