Penthouse's notorious film, "Caligula," got into the wrong hands and is now being illegally hawked online ... according to a new suit. Penthouse claims a New Jersey man, Jeremy Frommer, bought the contents of a storage locker at auction back in 2012 that contained the works of magazine founder Bob Guccione ... including items "Caligula" related. According to docs ... Frommer formed a company called Guccione Collection with the intent of selling Bob's stuff -- including digital copies of the flick.
- 7/8/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Jared Leto's reported sci-fi anthology project with Jerrick Media has roped him into a lawsuit Penthouse is filing to protect the intellectual property of its late founder, Bob Guccione.
The adult magazine says Leto and his reported business partners are knowingly using trademarks without permission. Penthouse Global Media is suing Jerrick Media; its principals, Jeremy Frommer and Rick Schwartz; and Leto for copyright infringement, trademark infringement, unfair competition and false advertising, among other claims. (The complaint is posted in full below.)
In the late 1970s, Guccione produced Caligula, which the suit calls "a cult classic that blends ancient Roman history with erotica...
The adult magazine says Leto and his reported business partners are knowingly using trademarks without permission. Penthouse Global Media is suing Jerrick Media; its principals, Jeremy Frommer and Rick Schwartz; and Leto for copyright infringement, trademark infringement, unfair competition and false advertising, among other claims. (The complaint is posted in full below.)
In the late 1970s, Guccione produced Caligula, which the suit calls "a cult classic that blends ancient Roman history with erotica...
- 7/7/2017
- by Ashley Cullins
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The Film Sales Company has picked up worldwide sales rights to Filthy Gorgeous: The Bob Guccione Story, Barry Avrich’s documentary that premiered on Monday night (September 9).
The documentary explores the life and legacy of Bob Guccione, the founder of Penthouse.
Avrich uses previously unseen archival footage, artifacts, drawings, photographs, sketches and interviews as well as contemporary commentary by those who knew Guccione best.
The film will get its television premiere on Epix in the Us with all other rights available.
The Film Sales Company president Andrew Herwitz negotiated the deal with producers and Jerrick Ventures co-owners Rick Schwartz and Jeremy Frommer.
“We’re thrilled to have the Film Sales Company as our partner as we restore the legacy around the world of this amazing and misunderstood man,” said Schwartz and Frommer.
The documentary explores the life and legacy of Bob Guccione, the founder of Penthouse.
Avrich uses previously unseen archival footage, artifacts, drawings, photographs, sketches and interviews as well as contemporary commentary by those who knew Guccione best.
The film will get its television premiere on Epix in the Us with all other rights available.
The Film Sales Company president Andrew Herwitz negotiated the deal with producers and Jerrick Ventures co-owners Rick Schwartz and Jeremy Frommer.
“We’re thrilled to have the Film Sales Company as our partner as we restore the legacy around the world of this amazing and misunderstood man,” said Schwartz and Frommer.
- 9/10/2013
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
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