Don't Mess With The Mouse: Disney Sues AI Firm Midjourney
Midjourney has a fight on their hands.
Follow Us On Social Media: Letterboxd | Bluesky | LinkedIn
It's Wednesday, June 11th. Here's what's happening.
🍿 The Big Picture
Disney and NBCUniversal have sued AI image generation company Midjourney, signaling the beginning of Hollywood's battle against AI copyright infringement. The suit claims that "Midjourney’s bootlegging business model and defiance of U.S. copyright law are not only an attack on Disney, Universal, and the hard-working creative community that brings the magic of movies to life, but are also a broader threat to the American motion picture industry." Get your popcorn ready.
🎥 Extra Coverage
Amazon MGM Studios announced that they plan to bring a $1 billion slate of movies to launch in 2026, signaling that they are all-in on theatrical. (Deadline)
A new MoMA exhibit champions the legacy of cinema culture in New York City. (MOMA)
As Studio Ghibli celebrates its 40th anniversary, challenges await in the form of AI competition, and the age of legendary director Hayao Miyazaki (IndieWire)
Here is an actual copy of Disney and NBCUniversal's 110-page lawsuit against Midjourney. (Variety)
📈 MNP Stock Index
Market Close: Wednesday, June 11th, 2025
Total Value: $108,423.99
Today's Change: -$179.94 (-0.17%)
Total Gain/Loss (Since 05/12/25): $8,423.97 (8.42%)
Flat day for the index, with tech names such as Apple and Amazon getting hit (down 2.05% and 1.99% respectively). Starz dropped 9.07% but Warner Bros. Discovery jumped 5%.
Disclaimer: The MovieNewsPro Stock Index is a virtual index - there are no actual funds invested. Sector index total value dollar amounts are based on an initial hypothetical investment of $100,000 on May 12th, 2025. We are not licensed investment advisors and our information should not be used as investment advice. Invest wisely.
🏆 Film Festivals
Tribeca Film Festival, US - June 4-15
Sydney Film Festival, Australia - June 4-15
Guadalajara International Film Festival, Mexico - June 6-14
Annecy International Animation Film Festival and Market, France - June 8-14
American Black Film Festival, US - June 11-15
Provincetown International Film Festival, US - June 11-15
DC/DOX Film Festival, US - June 12-15
Monte Carlo Television Festival, Monaco - June 13-17
Transilvania International Film Festival, Romania - June 13-22
Bentonville Film Festival, US - June 16-22
CineEurope, Spain - June 16-19
📺 Watch This Tonight
The Matrix (1999)
Directed by Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Hard to overestimate just how impactful the Matrix was upon release. The action, the style and even Keanu's awkwardly laid-back performance shook up the business at the time. Does it hold up? Let us know.
Follow Us On Social Media: Letterboxd | Bluesky | LinkedIn
Disclaimer/Transparency
MovieNewsPro is a film industry news monitoring service. All stories have been previously reported elsewhere and are not exclusive stories to MNP. All information is believed to be accurate at the time of reporting. MovieNewsPro uses a full array of technology to gather information, including machine learning, automation and artificial intelligence throughout its business monitoring, editing and reporting process.
