Netflix sued for $105 million for allegedly losing "master copy" of unreleased Nicolas Cage movie
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Key Points:
- A U.K.-based production company and filmmaker are suing Netflix for $105 million, alleging the streaming giant lost a drive containing an unreleased espionage film titled "Fortitude," harming its commercial prospects.
- The lawsuit claims the film's associate producer delivered an unencrypted master copy to Netflix for screening, with instructions to delete it afterward, but Netflix later reported the drive was stolen from their office.
- "Fortitude," which took over seven years and $45 million to make, stars Nicolas Cage, Sir Ben Kingsley, and Ron Perlman, and centers on a WWII secret mission to mislead the Nazis.
- The plaintiffs argue that the loss of the film's exclusivity has severely damaged its marketability, as studios may hesitate to acquire rights fearing unauthorized distribution.
- Netflix disputes liability, stating the film was delivered without proper safeguards, but has offered to monitor piracy sites and emphasized its commitment to content security.
