Why are actors suing Marv Bespoke Productions?

Actors Theo Morton and Douglas Robson are suing Marv Bespoke Productions for allegedly using a "Kingsman" clip in Elton John's shows without their consent.

What footage is involved in the Elton John lawsuit?

The lawsuit involves an 18-second "Kingsman" clip that actors claim was used without permission in Elton John's concert footage and broadcasts.

Is Elton John involved in the lawsuit?

Elton John is not directly named in the lawsuit, but the legal action concerns the use of footage from his "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour and performances.

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Actors Sue Marv for Unconsented Footage Use

15 Dec

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Summary

Two actors are suing over lost earnings from a Kingsman clip.
They claim the footage was used without consent in Elton John's shows.
Legal action follows failed attempts at amicable resolution with Marv.

Actors Sue Marv for Unconsented Footage Use

Theo Morton and Douglas Robson, with backing from the acting union Equity, have filed a lawsuit against Marv Bespoke Productions Limited. The performers are each seeking £100,000 in lost earnings, alleging that an 18-second clip from "Kingsman" was used without their prior consent or knowledge. This alleged unauthorized use reportedly occurred during Elton John's "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" stage show, which included 330 performances.

Further claims indicate that the disputed footage was also featured in Elton John Live: Farewell from Dodger Stadium on Disney+ and his Glastonbury performance broadcast on BBC iPlayer. Morton and Robson's legal filing in the High Court states that the exploitation of this footage breaches the contract between the performers and Marv, as it was done without their explicit agreement.

Marv Bespoke Productions Limited has not responded to requests for comment. An Equity spokesperson stated that the union is supporting its members in this case. They added that legal action became necessary after several attempts to engage in meaningful dialogue with Marv were unsuccessful, expressing a continued desire for an amicable resolution.