“Catfish” movie uses a song with no permission 27

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A California media company has filed a lawsuit against the makers of the movie “Catfish,” claiming the filmmakers violated copyright laws by using a certain song in the movie. Threshold Media claims in their suit they own the rights to the song “All Downhill From Here” by singer-songwriter Amy Kuney, which plays a critical role in the film. The issue at hand is whether the movie is factual or fictional. If fictional, it does not have the cover of the “fair use” doctrine and the filmmakers would have needed permission to use the song.  San Diego Personal Injury Attorney Staff Report, United Press International  12/04/2010

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