Producers of Blade Runner 2049 file lawsuit against Elon Musk over cybercab images – BBC.com

“Producers of Blade Runner 2049 File Lawsuit Against Elon Musk Over Cybercab Images” – BBC.com

In a shocking turn of events, the producers of the hit sci-fi film Blade Runner 2049 have filed a lawsuit against tech mogul Elon Musk over the unauthorized use of images from the movie in his latest project.

According to court documents, the producers allege that Musk’s company, Tesla, has been using images of the iconic cybercabs from Blade Runner 2049 in their promotional materials for their upcoming self-driving taxi service. The producers claim that Musk did not seek permission to use these images and that their use constitutes copyright infringement.

The cybercabs in Blade Runner 2049 are a central element of the film’s futuristic world, and the producers argue that Musk’s use of these images is misleading and damaging to the Blade Runner brand. They are seeking damages and a court order to stop Musk from using the images in the future.

Musk has yet to respond to the lawsuit, but this legal battle is sure to escalate as both parties fight for control over the use of these iconic images. Fans of Blade Runner 2049 are eagerly watching the case unfold, wondering how it will impact the future of both the film and Musk’s self-driving taxi service. Stay tuned for updates as this story continues to develop.

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