US courts have allowed two film buffs to sue a Hollywood production company, accusing it of showing a deceptive promotional film containing scenes from Spanish star Ana de Armas, which prompted them to rent a film before discovering that the scenes of their favorite actress had been cut from the play.
When they each spent $3.99 to watch “Yesterday” on Amazon Prime, the two men, one from California and the other from Maryland, thought they were going to see their beloved actress Ana de Armas, best known for her his role as a spy in the James Bond movie “No.” Time to Day”.
No trace of the famous actress
The actress initially appeared in the trailer for the film, produced by Universal Pictures, but in the final version of Yesterday, the 30-year-old is no longer seen after her scenes were cut in a montage.
That prompted the plaintiffs to file a joint lawsuit on Friday for fraud, according to US media.
According to the complaint, “consumers have not received the expected value of their rent or purchase.”
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Movie trailers are protected
In its defense, Universal Pictures said movie trailers are protected by the First Amendment to the US Constitution, which guarantees freedom of expression.
But the judge in charge of the case rejected this argument, criticizing the huge Hollywood production company.
“In essence, a movie trailer is an advertisement designed to sell a movie by giving the consumer an overview” of a feature film, the judge said, and allowed the company to go to trial.
compensation of 5 million
Contacted by AFP, Universal did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Friday evening.
The plaintiffs in the lawsuit are seeking $5 million in damages.
Hearings in the case will open on April 3.
