The iconic Ghostface mask from the Scream franchise is at the center of a legal battle as the seventh installment, Scream 7, hits theaters. Paramount and Spyglass, the film's producers, are suing SFX studio Alterian Ghost Factory, claiming they have been 'intentionally sleeping on their rights' to the mask for 30 years. The dispute revolves around the ownership of the mask's design, with Alterian arguing that they created the original design, while Fun World licensed the final version to Paramount. Paramount counters that Fun World's actions were justified, and Alterian's lack of legal action over decades disqualifies them from claiming ownership. The lawsuit seeks to prevent Alterian from threatening copyright infringement, with Paramount stating that Alterian has never legally owned the rights to the mask. The legal battle could impact the release of Scream 7, which is set to premiere on February 27th, and may continue beyond that date.
