'The Bachelor' Owner Sends Cease And Desist Over Fox Nation's 'The Vow'
Deadline • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Fox News Media rejects Warner Bros' claim that the upcoming Fox Nation reality series "Chris Harrison's The Vow" infringes on "The Bachelor" copyright and trademarks.
- Warner Bros sent a cease-and-desist letter citing unauthorized use of red rose petals, the phrase "The Bachelor," and imagery resembling the "Bachelor Mansion" in the teaser.
- Fox News Media argues that the falling rose petals are common romantic motifs (scènes à faire) and that the use of "The Bachelor" is protected free speech under the First Amendment.
- Fox's counsel also accused Warner Bros of targeting host Chris Harrison in a "malicious and vindictive" manner, while Warner Bros stated no objection to a dating show hosted by Harrison itself.
- Warner Bros has not issued further comments, and the dispute was first reported by The Hollywood Reporter.
