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Court Upholds Parody Rights in Naked Gun Poster Case

1/17/2025

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The Naked Gun trilogy, crafted by the comedic genius of Zucker and Abrahams, is a beloved staple of slapstick humor. However, the final installment, The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult, hit a snag when a promotional poster mimicked Demi Moore's iconic Vanity Fair cover. Thankfully, the court upheld Paramount's right to parody, ruling in favor of fair use.

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Story summary

The Naked Gun trilogy, crafted by the comedic genius of Zucker and Abrahams, is a beloved staple of slapstick humor. However, the final installment, The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult, hit a snag when a promotional poster mimicked Demi Moore's iconic Vanity Fair cover. Thankfully, the court upheld Paramount's right to parody, ruling in favor of fair use.