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Court Affirms Netflix's Use Of Likeness
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In Hara v. Netflix, the California Court of Appeal affirmed an anti-SLAPP dismissal, ruling that a background character resembling drag performer Lance Hara (Vicky Vox) in Netflix's animated series Q-Force is protected by the First Amendment. The court found the depiction appears under one minute in a single episode and limited trailer and publicity use, concluding the portrayal was transformative and not commercially driven by Hara's fame.
Key Points
- 1Affirms anti-SLAPP dismissal of Lance Hara's publicity suit over Q-Force portrayal
- 2Finds depiction transformative and minimal—appears under one minute and limited trailer use
- 3Impacts publicity claims: First Amendment shields creators when likeness is raw material
Scoring Rationale
Strong appellate ruling with clear First Amendment guidance; limited novelty and narrower relevance outside entertainment-law practitioners.
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