Court Affirms Netflix's Use Of Likeness
In Hara v. Netflix, the California Court of Appeal affirmed an anti-SLAPP dismissal, ruling that a background character resembling drag performer Lance Hara (Vicky Vox) in Netflix's animated series Q-Force is protected by the First Amendment. The court found the depiction appears under one minute in a single episode and limited trailer and publicity use, concluding the portrayal was transformative and not commercially driven by Hara's fame.
Scoring Rationale
Strong appellate ruling with clear First Amendment guidance; limited novelty and narrower relevance outside entertainment-law practitioners.
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- Read OriginalDrag Queen's Right of Publicity Claim Against Netflix's Q-Force Rejectedreason.com
