Disney Sued Over CGI Resurrection of Peter Cushing in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story
Disney Sued Over CGI Resurrection of Peter Cushing in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story - Main Image
Disney is currently facing a legal issue over their usage of Peter Cushing's likeness in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Using advanced visual effects technology, the late actor's likeness was "resurrected" to bring back his iconic character of Grand Moff Tarkin to the screen and have a prominent role in the film.
While the impressive CGI work was praised by fans at that time, it also posed a question regarding the ethics of "resurrecting" a dead actor to the screen, especially as it has become a common practice today.
Peter Cushing's Friend Sues Disney for Using Late Actor's Image in Rogue One
It was reported that Disney was sued by Cushing's friend Kevin Francis over the usage of his likeness in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Francis claimed that Cushing...
Disney is currently facing a legal issue over their usage of Peter Cushing's likeness in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Using advanced visual effects technology, the late actor's likeness was "resurrected" to bring back his iconic character of Grand Moff Tarkin to the screen and have a prominent role in the film.
While the impressive CGI work was praised by fans at that time, it also posed a question regarding the ethics of "resurrecting" a dead actor to the screen, especially as it has become a common practice today.
Peter Cushing's Friend Sues Disney for Using Late Actor's Image in Rogue One
It was reported that Disney was sued by Cushing's friend Kevin Francis over the usage of his likeness in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story.
Francis claimed that Cushing...
- 9/11/2024
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