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Actress Sues "Avatar" Creators Over Alleged Likeness Theft

Actress Korianka Kilcher has filed a lawsuit against James Cameron and the creators of "Avatar," alleging they used her facial likeness for a character without her permission. The case highlights broader questions regarding actors' rights to their digital images.

8 May, 16:23 — 8 May, 16:23
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The WeekMostly Factual5d ago

A lawsuit against James Cameron underscores questions over actors’ likenesses

The suit accuses the director of using a face in ‘Avatar’without permission

By Justin Klawans, The Week US

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First report: nrk · 8 May, 12:20Full coverage: 3 · 8hWindow: 8h
nrk8 May, 12:20First to report

Skuespiller saksøker «Avatar»-skaperne: – Brukte ansiktet mitt uten lov

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The Week8 May, 16:23

A lawsuit against James Cameron underscores questions over actors’ likenesses

4h later
n1-serbia8 May, 20:39Latest update

Glumica Korijanka Kilčer tuži reditelja zbog krađe njenog lica za lik iz "Avatara"

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