The Hollywood Reporter

‘Don’t Look Up’ Copyright Lawsuit Dismissed, For Now

William Collier claimed that Adam McKay copied elements of his dark comedy novel, which the Oscar-winning director-writer allegedly got a copy of more than a decade ago. By Winston Cho A lawsuit ...
Rolling Stone

Adam McKay Says ‘Don’t Look Up’ Was ‘Hated’ by ‘Critics ’ but Watched by ‘400 Million’ People

Climate activist and filmmaker Adam McKay was discussing the Los Angeles Fires and climate change during an interview with NME when he reflected on his satirical comedy Don’t Look Up. When asked about ...
Variety

Netflix Sued by Another Self-Published Author Who Claims ‘Don’t Look Up’ Stole His Idea

One more, and it’s a trend. A second self-published author sued Netflix on Thursday for copyright infringement over “Don’t Look Up,” the 2021 Adam McKay film about a planet-destroying comet. Darren ...
IndieWire

Adam McKay Touts ‘Don’t Look Up’ Being Watched by More than ‘400 Million’ People Despite Critics’ Pans

"What was inspiring and energizing was the popular response to that movie, not the critics and the cultural gatekeepers who hated it." Adam McKay is not someone to let things go. He took to X to bash ...
Variety

Adam McKay Says ‘Don’t Look Up’ Was ‘Hated’ by ‘Critics and Cultural Gatekeepers’ but Seen by an Estimated ‘400 Million to Half a Billion’ People on Netflix

“In the face of these dramatic catastrophes that keep happening, a movie seems really small and ridiculous. But what was inspiring and energizing was the popular response to that movie, not the ...
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Netflix and Adam McKay Win Dismissal of Second ‘Don't Look Up' Copyright Suit

Netflix and Adam McKay are two-for-two in defeating copyright lawsuits from self-published authors over the 2021 film "Don't Look Up." Judge Gregory Presnell dismissed a lawsuit on Tuesday from Darren ...