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January 06, 2026

Carl Watts v. Universal Pictures et al

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2:26-cv-00125

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California Central

Nature of Suit:

Copyright

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Cynthia Valenzuela

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Reflects complaints, answers, motions, orders and trial notes entered from Jan. 1, 2011.
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  1. January 07, 2026

    Universal's 'M3GAN' Copied Filmmaker's Doll Pic, Suit Says

    A low-budget filmmaker sued Universal Studios, Blumhouse Productions and the writers of "M3GAN" in California federal court Tuesday alleging the 2022 hit film bears a "striking resemblance" to his screenplay and movie "Paranormal Adoption."

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