Barry Tubb v. Paramount Pictures Corporation

  1. May 17, 2024

    'Wolfman' Blasts Paramount's Bid To Toss 'Top Gun' IP Suit

    The actor who played Henry "Wolfman" Ruth in the original "Top Gun" movie has urged a California federal court not to dismiss his right-of-publicity complaint against Paramount Pictures for using his image in the 2022 blockbuster sequel, saying the film studio is incorrect to argue the First Amendment shields it from the suit.

  2. April 19, 2024

    Paramount Says 'Wolfman' Claims In 'Top Gun' Suit Don't Fly

    Paramount Pictures has urged a California federal court to toss a lawsuit from the actor who played Henry "Wolfman" Ruth in the original "Top Gun," saying he cannot claim his image was used in the 2022 sequel without his permission because the movie studio owns all rights to the Wolfman character.

  3. February 22, 2024

    Paramount Faces Wolfman's 'Top Gun: Maverick' IP Dogfight

    The actor who played Henry "Wolfman" Ruth in the original "Top Gun" claims Paramount Pictures used his image in key scenes of the recent sequel "Top Gun: Maverick" without his permission and compensation, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday in California federal court.

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