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- movies@lemm.ee
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- movies@lemm.ee
Robert Downey Jr. plans to sue any Hollywood executive who signs off on the creation of his digital replica.
Robert Downey Jr. plans to sue any Hollywood executive who signs off on the creation of his digital replica.
Does this mean Elvis impersonators are breaking the law?
If they’re not in SAG and/or it’s not a SAG-covered field, then no.
It’s definitely a SAG-covered field, especially with later-era Elvises.
Impersonators, assuming you’re talking about the ones on the street, typically fall under parody and are therefore fair use. Some also do pay licensing fees for their portrayals. Just sort of depends on the situation.
I just meant that they’re fat.
Not just Elvis, there are a lot of celebrity impersonators out there. I’m guessing they are legal or traditionally tolerated for some reason. Maybe the fact that it’s in-person vs in a film/tv show/ad/print makes it different.