Activision Sues Paramount for crappy ST

Faram · Post by **Faram** » 2003-07-02 03:05pm

ACTIVISION LAYS DOWN THE STAR TREK LAW
REPORTED BY Steve Hildrew

Activision has announced that it has filed a breach of contract suit against Viacom, for "breaching its fundamental promise to continue exploiting the Star Trek franchise."

An odd choice of words, for sure. The controller of the huge franchise is accused of letting "the once proud Star Trek franchise stagnate and decay", by only releasing one movie and cancelling two TV series since entering into an agreement with Activision in 1998 for the continuing production of Star Trek video games.

"Activision cannot successfully develop and sell Star Trek video games without the product exploitation and support promised by Viacom," said Activision in its court filings. "A continuing pipeline of movie and television production, and related marketing, is absolutely crucial to the success of video games based on a property such as Star Trek."

"As a result of the breaches by Viacom," continues the statement, "Activision has terminated the agreement and filed a complaint seeking to recover the damages it has suffered and will suffer as a result of Viacom's failure to abide by its agreement, and its stated intention to continue to breach its agreement, and seeks the return of the warrants now wrongfully in Viacom's possession."

Battle of the titans! We bet five quatloos on Viacom!

GrandMasterTerwynn · Post by **GrandMasterTerwynn** » 2003-07-02 03:14pm

Been there, done that, bought the t-shirt.

Go here!

Grand Admiral Thrawn · Post by **Grand Admiral Thrawn** » 2003-07-02 05:17pm

Already posted.