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The upcoming remake of the 1989 film “Rude House” has landed another jobber. Jake Gyllenhaal and Conor McGregor will star in the 2024 version of “Road House,” premiering in Johar Coba, Johar, Texas, following the story of an X-YF-C fighter in a Florida roadhouse. Becomes a bouncer. The film will be released on March 21 on Prime Video.
But, there are threats of legal battles in the frenzy surrounding the remake. The original author of “Road House”, R. Lance Hill, has filed a lawsuit against Amazon Studios alleging copyright infringement. The original Johar actor, who penned the original 1989 script, says Amazon decided to go ahead with the remake, despite not agreeing to his original rights to produce the film.
Hill’s claim is based on two main points:
Reclaiming Copyright: In 2021, Hill filed to reclaim the copyright of his 1986 script, which was set to expire in November 2023 with United Arts. Despite their efforts, Amazon proceeded to produce the remake as usual, without their permission.
AI Voice Imitation: Hill further claims that Amazon used artificial intelligence (AI) to imitate actors’ voices during the film’s production. Specifically, the studio used EAI-driven automated dialogue to mimic the voices of the original cast. Hill claims that this practice violates his rights, and also affects the originality of the film.
R. Lance Hill to substantiate his case with two straight parts of the claim. Provided by Lance Hill. Amazon Studios dismisses the allegations of sacrilege as completely baseless. An Amazon representative said the lawsuit was “totally baseless” and acknowledged that EAI was not used to replace the actors’ voices. The studio claims that the film does not use EAI to replace human actors. In addition, Amazon declares that Hill’s copyright termination is not legally effective and has a full defense against his claim.
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As the legal battle progresses, R. Lance Hill is seeking declaratory relief and plans to block the distribution of 2024’s “Road House” on Amazon Prime Video in March. Whether a remake will be released is not expected, but there is an uproar surrounding it.
Watch the trailer for “Road House”
Jake Gyllenhaal plays Elwood Dalton, a former UFC middleweight fighter in the world of holding down the dry state of Florida Roadhouse. While the audience waits for the film’s release, the legal drama takes an unexpected turn to the much-anticipated remake.
Source: Variety