Intellectual Property,
Civil Litigation
Feb. 10, 2026
Ghostface mask sparks dueling copyright suits ahead of 'Scream 7'
A special effects studio sued Paramount and Spyglass, alleging the Ghostface mask infringes its original design, while the studios countered with a lawsuit arguing the claims are untimely and aimed at leveraging the upcoming "Scream 7" release.
A costume effects studio is screaming infringement in a Hollywood copyright battle over the design of the scary "Ghostface" mask in the "Scream" horror movie franchise. The film's producer and distributor fired back with a competing lawsuit seeking to block the claims just weeks before "Scream 7" hits theaters.
Effects studio Alterian Ghost Factory Inc. sued Paramount Pictures, Spyglass Media Group and rival costume makers in the federal court in ...
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