Reading is Fundamental Ep 17: George Santos Movie & Ad Astra Litigation!

January 11, 2024
ALEXANDER

Check out the latest episode of Reading is Fundamental. Get ready for an intriguing and witty lesson in law from our legal eagles extraordinaire, the sensationally sexy legal duo, none other than Dextra DeNovo and Blue Bailey! Only on this exclusive podcast do listeners get a podcast where you go nose-deep into news, pop culture, and entertainment law, all served with a fabulous LGBTQ+ spin. In these trying times, we need all the legal wisdom our Queer fam and gender-nonconforming siblings have to offer. So, everyone, zip those lips and perk up those pricks… I mean ears – class is in session, babes! Presented by Fleshbot!

Quick Bite:

You! Can! LEAVE! You’re favorite gay attorneys are back to give their opinions on 'The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.' The mini challenge this week is all about the girl we love to hate, George Santos and a potential film based on his run for office. And then for the maxi challenge, we’re taking a deep dive in the 'Ad Astra' copyright lawsuit. Listen in or we’re gonna send Reality VonTease after you!

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Our duo dive into the development of a movie about Santos at HBO Films, describing it as a forensic and darkly comedic look at his congressional race. They speculate on who could play Santos in the film and make comparisons to other TV shows like Succession and Drag Race.

They go on to chat about money laundering and a copyright lawsuit involving the film Ad Astra. Of course, they have to mention the TV show Ozark as a brief explanation of money laundering. They shift to the copyright lawsuit against Disney and 20th Century Studios brought by Madison Jones, a production executive. Jones claimed that the studios stole ideas from his screenplay titled Cosmic Force. Our sassy lawyers discuss the requirements for proving copyright infringement and note that the lawsuit was dismissed because Jones did not respond to questions.

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Blue and Dextra also dive into the topic of intellectual property theft in the entertainment industry. They discuss the challenges of proving access to submitted materials and the potential invasion of privacy during the discovery process. They mention a specific legal case where the plaintiff failed to respond to questions, leading to the dismissal of the case. Tune in!

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST:

CHAPTERS:

00:09 - Housewives drama and Mary's son
05:58 - Understanding money laundering
22:18 - The Ad Astra lawsuit details
35:46 - Chances of winning appeal

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About the Show:

Reading is Fundamental is the podcast and YouTube channel where your favorite gay attorneys Dextra DeNovo and Blue Bailey talk about and break down legal issues related to the entertainment industry. Our goal is to provide education to independent content creators through the lens of our lives, particularly our love of Drag Race! Which is why this podcast is called Reading is Fundamental.....Cause you need to read your damn contracts!