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Netflix sued for $105 million after unreleased Nicolas Cage movie is stolen from desk in its studio
NBC News • • general
Key Points:
- Producer Simon Afram is suing Netflix for $105 million, claiming a copy of his unreleased Nicolas Cage film "Fortitude" was stolen from Netflix's Hollywood studios.
- Afram alleges the film's unencrypted master copy was delivered to Netflix in June, and shortly after, Netflix informed him that multiple drives, including the one containing "Fortitude," were stolen.
- Afram argues the theft has destroyed the film's value, as distributors are unlikely to purchase a movie vulnerable to piracy, and claims Netflix failed to adequately secure the hard drive.
- Netflix disputes liability, stating the film was delivered without industry-standard protections and emphasizing their efforts to investigate the theft and monitor piracy sites.
- Netflix also accuses Afram of attempting to extort money rather than cooperating, and has declined to share investigation details with his attorneys.
