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NBA superstar LeBron James, rappers Drake and Future, and James’ business partner Maverick Carter own the “intellectual property rights” to “Black Ice,” a film about a segregated Canadian hockey league for black players. was reportedly sued for $10 million for stealing “
The lawsuit was brought by Billy Hunter, who headed the NBA Players Association. New York Post reportHe is seeking a share of the profits from the film and $10 million in damages.
The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan Supreme Court, states that Hunter retains “the exclusive legal right to make any film about the Colored Hockey League that existed from 1895 to the 1930s.”
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“Defendants LeBron James, Drake and Maverick Carter are internationally known and famous in their respective basketball and music fields, but they have no right to steal the intellectual property of others,” the Post said in a statement. lawsuit acquired from attorney Larry Hatcher, said.
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Hunter goes on to say that a deal was made behind his back between the accused defendant and the author of the book.
Authors George and Darryl Fosty are also defendants. Hunter claims to have paid $265,000 for the film rights, but the Fostees insist the documentary did not violate Hunter’s “exclusive worldwide license.”
“Documentaries are still ‘films’ and ‘audiovisual adaptations’ and any claim to the contrary is ludicrous and malicious,” the lawsuit read.
The lawsuit names James’ The Springhill Company, Uninterrupted Canada, and Drake and Future’s Dream Crew Entertainment as defendants.
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The documentary will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 10th.