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Nicolas Cage Film Theft Sparks $105 Million Netflix Suit

A producer is suing Netflix for at least $105 million, claiming a master copy of the unreleased World War II drama Fortitude was stolen from Netflix’s Hollywood studios; the suit argues the theft destroys the film’s market value and undermines buyers’ confidence. Netflix disputes liability, says it delivered the film with safeguards, has investigated the theft and monitors piracy, and accuses the filmmakers’ lawyers of attempting to extort money and refusing to share investigation details.

via NBC News|

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Swiss Producer Sues Netflix for $105M Over Lost Nicolas Cage War Film

A Swiss producer, Simon Afram, has sued Netflix for $105 million after the streamer lost an unencrypted copy of his Nicolas Cage World War II film Fortitude, claiming Netflix failed to safeguard the digital cinema package. Netflix says it isn’t responsible for losses from an unsecured delivery and notes an ongoing investigation, offering to monitor piracy sites; Afram argues Netflix’s negligence harmed the film’s exclusivity and value, while Netflix accuses Afram’s lawyers of extortion. The project’s troubled history includes a prior, settled dispute with Martin Scorsese over Fortitude.

via Variety|

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Stolen Unreleased Nicolas Cage Film Prompts Netflix Lawsuit

A copy of the unreleased World War II thriller Fortitude, featuring Nicolas Cage, was stolen from Netflix’s Los Angeles office, prompting writer-producer Simon Afram and Op-Fortitude to sue Netflix for at least $105 million. The suit argues the unencrypted master drive jeopardizes sales and distribution. Netflix says it’s not responsible for a film delivered without safeguards and notes it is investigating while monitoring piracy sites. The case highlights security and contract-risk issues surrounding screening copies and could delay negotiations, insurance, and marketing for the project.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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