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Stan Lee Media Inc Continue Battle To Reclaim Conan Rights; Company Accused Of Ambush ! |
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Monday, 10 October 2011 10:08 |
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Back in August, Stan Lee Media Inc. filed a lawsuit in order to reclaim the rights of the "Conan" character most recently seen played by Jason Momoa in this years Conan the Barbarian 3D. The company was founded by Lee, but now operates independently. (back when this news first broke, many assumed it was "The Man" himself was the one seeking the rights)
The Hollywood Reporter reveal that SLMI are hoping to reclaim the rights as they now have a court recognized board of directors. The current owners say it's too late for that, as do Marvel who the company are also pursuing in an attempt to convince judges that rights to those characters were unlawfully transferred by Lee. As for "Conan", the lawsuit is being aimed against Conan Sales Co., Paradox Entertainment, and others who aided the allegedly improper transfer of Conan in 2002. Here are some further excerpts from their Read more: |