(2003) Tags: Warner Bros.
Thomas Althouse v. Warner Bros Entertainment Inc
Sophia Stewart v. Andy Wachowski, et al
Thomas Althouse v. Warner Bros Entertainment Inc
Plaintiff’s screenplay The Immortals follows a present-day CIA agent, Jim Reece, who is provided a drug that makes him immortal. Jim eventually finds himself in the year 2235 AD, attempting to spoil the plot of Adolf Hitler’s son, Wagner, and a party of immortal Nazis, who intend to wipe out the entire population of “Short-lifers,” those who are not immortal.
Plaintiff alleges that the Wachowskis infringed his screenplay developing The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions.
Judgment: IT IS ORDERED, ADJUDGED and DECREED that Plaintiff Thomas Althouse take nothing, that the action be dismissed on the merits and with prejudice, and that Defendants are awarded $57,739.38 in costs to be paid by Plaintiff Thomas Althouse.
Sophia Stewart v. Andy Wachowski, et al
Plaintiff Sophia Stewart claims that The Matrix I, II & III and Terminator I, II & III were based off her book The Third Eye. Stewart seeks $200 million, plus 10% of the defendants’ gross income.
Judgment: Sophia Stewart’s claims are Dismissed and judgement is entered in favor of Defendants and against Plaintiff; Defendants are awarded $305,235.62 in fees.