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Court of Appeal Considers Cushing Likeness Dispute in Rogue One
12/4/2025
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Story summary
- The Court of Appeal hears Tyburn Film Productions' claim that Lunak Heavy Industries used Peter Cushing's likeness in Rogue One without consent.
- Tyburn Film Productions cites a 1993 agreement prohibiting reproduction of Cushing's likeness without explicit permission.
- Lunak Heavy Industries, Disney's unit, and Lucasfilm counter that they believed no license was necessary.
- They say they had secured an agreement with Cushing's estate.
- The hearing is set to conclude on Wednesday.
