The world of obstacle course game shows has seen its fair share of quirky challenges and high-flying stunts, but one of the most notable legal disputes in this genre came between MXC (a Japanese game show known for its outrageous challenges) and Wipeout, an American hit game show that launched on ABC in 2008. Allegations …
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In 1981, ABC introduced audiences to a bumbling superhero named Ralph Hinkley in The Greatest American Hero. Viewers loved it. Warner Brothers didn’t. Just 48 hours before the show’s premiere, Warner Bros. sued ABC, claiming the show was a blatant ripoff of Superman. But was it? Let’s break down the allegations with a side-by-side comparison. …
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In 1978, Twentieth Century Fox and Lucasfilm sued MCA, alleging that Battlestar Galactica wasn’t just inspired by Star Wars—it was outright stealing from it. Many fans know the 13 examples of alleged copying commonly cited online, but the real court documents revealed a total of 34 separate claims. Below is a comprehensive look at those …
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