Looks like the “Choose Your Own Adventure” book publisher, Chooseco LLC, isn’t happy with Netflix’s interactive film Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. The publisher has filed a lawsuit against Netflix alleging that the movie infringes on its trademarks.
As many of you already know, Bandersnatch allows the viewers to make choices for the characters throughout the story affecting the direction of it which will lead to a number of possible endings. It’s actually a pretty cool experience.
The publisher alleges that Netflix “deliberately exploited the brand awareness of its book series to launch the show.” They’re looking for $25 million in damages.
According to the suit, “Netflix sought a license to use the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ trademark over the last couple of years. However, the negotiations never resulted in a deal. The suit also notes that 20th Century Fox recently optioned the rights to develop an interactive film series based on the books.
As many of you already know, Bandersnatch allows the viewers to make choices for the characters throughout the story affecting the direction of it which will lead to a number of possible endings. It’s actually a pretty cool experience.
The publisher alleges that Netflix “deliberately exploited the brand awareness of its book series to launch the show.” They’re looking for $25 million in damages.
According to the suit, “Netflix sought a license to use the ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ trademark over the last couple of years. However, the negotiations never resulted in a deal. The suit also notes that 20th Century Fox recently optioned the rights to develop an interactive film series based on the books.
- 1/11/2019
- by Joey Paur
- GeekTyrant
The publisher of the “Choose Your Own Adventure” book series sued Netflix in federal court on Friday, alleging that the film “Black Mirror: Bandersnatch” infringes on its trademarks.
The film debuted last month on the streaming service. Like the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books, the film allows viewers to direct the character’s action, leading to a variety of possible endings.
Chooseco LLC, the Vermont-based publisher of the book series, alleges that Netflix deliberately exploited the brand awareness of its book series to launch the show. The “Choose Your Own Adventure” books were popular among young readers in the ’80s and ’90s, and publishers have sold 265 million copies, according to the suit, which seeks at least $25 million in damages.
According to the suit, Netflix sought a license to use the “Choose Your Own Adventure” trademark over the last couple of years. However, the negotiations never resulted in a deal. The...
The film debuted last month on the streaming service. Like the “Choose Your Own Adventure” books, the film allows viewers to direct the character’s action, leading to a variety of possible endings.
Chooseco LLC, the Vermont-based publisher of the book series, alleges that Netflix deliberately exploited the brand awareness of its book series to launch the show. The “Choose Your Own Adventure” books were popular among young readers in the ’80s and ’90s, and publishers have sold 265 million copies, according to the suit, which seeks at least $25 million in damages.
According to the suit, Netflix sought a license to use the “Choose Your Own Adventure” trademark over the last couple of years. However, the negotiations never resulted in a deal. The...
- 1/11/2019
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
20th Century Fox distribution boss Chris Aronson during the studio’s CinemaCon presentation unveiled a licensing pact with Kino Industries’ CtrlMovie technology, which will allow in-theater audiences to control characters’ actions throughout a film “allowing them to choose what happens next and see the consequences of those choices play out on the big screen.”
Fox will utilize the technology for its upcoming Choose Your Own Adventure, a film based on the 1980s book series that sold more 265 million copies worldwide. It’s currently in development with John Davis and John Fox of Davis Entertainment, Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter of Berlanti Productions, and Shannon Gilligan of the book brand Chooseco attached to produce.
“We’re dedicated to providing incredible motion picture experience,” Aronson said today. “It’s so important that we are genuine partners and not adversaries. There’s a need for collaborators in this industry, not so-called disruptors. There...
Fox will utilize the technology for its upcoming Choose Your Own Adventure, a film based on the 1980s book series that sold more 265 million copies worldwide. It’s currently in development with John Davis and John Fox of Davis Entertainment, Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter of Berlanti Productions, and Shannon Gilligan of the book brand Chooseco attached to produce.
“We’re dedicated to providing incredible motion picture experience,” Aronson said today. “It’s so important that we are genuine partners and not adversaries. There’s a need for collaborators in this industry, not so-called disruptors. There...
- 4/26/2018
- by Amanda N'Duka
- Deadline Film + TV
Twentieth Century Fox on Thursday announced that it’s partnering with interactive film company Kino Industries to license an app that will allow movie audiences to control the storyline and characters in the upcoming film “Choose Your Own Adventure.”
The studio is licensing Kino Industries’ CtrlMovie technology, which will allow in-theater audiences to control the action throughout a film, Fox said during a CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas. Audiences can use Kino’s app on their smartphones to vote on what the characters will do at pivotal points in the narrative. The same film can have a different plot, ending, and running time depending on the audience preferences and is supposed to happen seamlessly with no breaks in between scenes.
“Bringing game changing, innovative technology to audiences and enhancing the cinematic experience has always been a cornerstone of the Twentieth Century Fox brand and our next venture is the outstanding...
The studio is licensing Kino Industries’ CtrlMovie technology, which will allow in-theater audiences to control the action throughout a film, Fox said during a CinemaCon presentation in Las Vegas. Audiences can use Kino’s app on their smartphones to vote on what the characters will do at pivotal points in the narrative. The same film can have a different plot, ending, and running time depending on the audience preferences and is supposed to happen seamlessly with no breaks in between scenes.
“Bringing game changing, innovative technology to audiences and enhancing the cinematic experience has always been a cornerstone of the Twentieth Century Fox brand and our next venture is the outstanding...
- 4/26/2018
- by Ricardo Lopez
- Variety Film + TV
Fox announced at their CinemaCon presentation Thursday that it is creating a new film based on the “Choose Your Own Adventure” book series, and audiences in theaters will be able to use their smartphones to determine the outcome.
The film will be coupled with an app called CtrlMovie, developed and created by Kino. This is the first film in a potential multi-film partnership with Kino.
The technology, which was demonstrated in a trailer shown at CinemaCon, is similar to Telltale’s story-based, quick-decision video games, where players have a few seconds to choose how to respond to a certain situation and their decision having consequences later on in the story. Audiences watching “Cyoa” will be able to vote on different options on the CtrlMovie app, meaning that no two screenings will have the same plot.
The feature is currently in development at Fox with John Davis and John Fox of Davis Entertainment, Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter of Berlanti Productions, and Shannon Gilligan of Chooseco, the publisher of the “Choose Your Own Adventure” brand, attached to produce. Kino Industries principals Chady Eli Mattar, Scott C. Silver and Tobias Weber will serve as executive producers. Mike Ireland will oversee the project for Fox.
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The film will be coupled with an app called CtrlMovie, developed and created by Kino. This is the first film in a potential multi-film partnership with Kino.
The technology, which was demonstrated in a trailer shown at CinemaCon, is similar to Telltale’s story-based, quick-decision video games, where players have a few seconds to choose how to respond to a certain situation and their decision having consequences later on in the story. Audiences watching “Cyoa” will be able to vote on different options on the CtrlMovie app, meaning that no two screenings will have the same plot.
The feature is currently in development at Fox with John Davis and John Fox of Davis Entertainment, Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter of Berlanti Productions, and Shannon Gilligan of Chooseco, the publisher of the “Choose Your Own Adventure” brand, attached to produce. Kino Industries principals Chady Eli Mattar, Scott C. Silver and Tobias Weber will serve as executive producers. Mike Ireland will oversee the project for Fox.
More to come…
Read original story ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ Interactive Movie in Works at Fox At TheWrap...
- 4/26/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
20th Century Fox is developing a Choose Your Own Adventure movie.
Based on the classic book line, the studio is planning a "crossplatform four-quadrant action-adventure franchise", according to The Hollywood Reporter.
John Davis and John Fox of Davis Entertainment will produce the project, the details of which are yet to be revealed.
Published in the 1980s, the books allowed readers to choose options that would affect the path they took through the story.
The Choose Your Own Adventure line was the creation of Edward Packard and Ra Montgomery.
Montgomery will serve as an executive producer alongside his wife and Chooseco partner Shannon Gilligan.
Based on the classic book line, the studio is planning a "crossplatform four-quadrant action-adventure franchise", according to The Hollywood Reporter.
John Davis and John Fox of Davis Entertainment will produce the project, the details of which are yet to be revealed.
Published in the 1980s, the books allowed readers to choose options that would affect the path they took through the story.
The Choose Your Own Adventure line was the creation of Edward Packard and Ra Montgomery.
Montgomery will serve as an executive producer alongside his wife and Chooseco partner Shannon Gilligan.
- 6/12/2013
- Digital Spy
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