Learn languages naturally with fresh, real content!

tap to translate recording

Explore By Region

flag StudioCanal sued Avalon over a satirical YouTube sketch depicting Paddington Bear as a drug user, citing copyright violations.

flag StudioCanal has sued Avalon, producer of the revived Spitting Image, over a YouTube episode depicting Paddington Bear as a drug-fueled caricature in a satirical sketch. flag The episode, which features Paddington in a South American accent promoting illicit substances and mocking public figures, has drawn backlash and nearly 500,000 views. flag The lawsuit, filed by Edwin Coe, alleges violations of copyright and design rights, though specific claims remain undisclosed. flag The legal action comes as a new Paddington stage musical prepares to open in London. flag The case highlights tensions over the limits of parody under UK law, where satire may be protected if it constitutes fair dealing, but context and impact matter. flag The original Spitting Image series aired in the 1980s and returned in 2020 before ending; the current reboot targets digital audiences with controversial content involving other public figures. flag Neither StudioCanal nor Avalon has commented publicly, and Michael Bond’s estate declined to address the matter amid ongoing proceedings.

12 Articles