News Lindsay Lohan Filing 'GTA 5' Lawsuit Against Rockstar Games - Page 2

TLO · 07-02-2014, 05:31 PM

http://www.ibtimes.com/lindsay-lohan...keness-1617780

Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan is suing “Grand Theft Auto 5” developer Rockstar Games for allegedly using her likeness in the action-adventure title, which was launched last fall for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.

According to Yahoo Finance, Lohan’s lawsuit alleges that in-game character Lacey Jonas is based on her likeness. The suit was filed Wednesday in New York City, where Rockstar is based. Lohan feels the character’s clothing, voice, image and style are extremely similar to her own. The New York City-born actress, who turns 28 today, also claims the game depicts West Hollywood’s famous Chateau Marmont hotel, where Lohan once resided.

In "GTA 5," Lacey Jonas is depicted as a famous actress who suffers from anorexia and is constantly on the run from paparazzi.

Lindsay Lohan, who turns 28 today. Courtesy/Reuters

“Grand Theft Auto 5” takes place in the fictional city of Los Santos, which is based on real-life Los Angeles. As a result, it's not a stretch for the game to feature characters who are similar to attractive, young Hollywood actresses.

Rockstar is owned by Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO), which is also based in New York City.

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“Grand Theft Auto V" was launched in October for the Xbox 360 and PS3 and is an open-world action game developed by Scotland-based Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games.

“GTA V” received highly favorable reviews, and it was the 15th installment in the “GTA” series and the first game since 2008’s “GTA IV.” The Spike Video Game Awards gave the title the Most Anticipated Game award in 2012. Following its release, the game received the Game of the Year award at the 2013 Golden Joystick Awards. Only three days after its release, IGN listed “GTA V” as second on its list of “Top 25 Xbox 360 Games.”

Within just 24 hours of its release, “GTA V” generated more than $800 million in revenue, which equates to selling around 11.21 million copies. Three days after its release, the title had surpassed $1 billion in sales. By Oct. 7, nearly one month after the game’s Sept. 17 release date, “GTA V” became the largest digital release in the PlayStation Store for the PS3. The game also received a score of 8/10 on Gamespot.com.

**wazu** · 07-02-2014, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

They might just pay her to go away. It's worth a shot.

Disagree. Seems to me that GTA has an iron-clad, can't-lose case here. They should drag it out as long as they can just for the publicity.

thabear04 · 07-03-2014, 12:30 AM

Maybe she need the money to pay off her Rehab bills off.

Demonpenz · 07-03-2014, 09:21 AM

I can see where people get her confused with Trevor.

**hometeam** · 07-03-2014, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ClevelandBronco

They might just pay her to go away. It's worth a shot.

Nah, they have pre-paid lawyers for this kind of crap. Will never see court.

**alnorth** · 07-03-2014, 09:45 AM

I'm sure behind closed doors deep in the bowels of Rockstar, they decided to create a character based on Lohan, but they made sure to keep those kinds of conversations verbal, unwritten, and off of e-mail. They then created a defense by finding a model to digitize who still looked similar to Lohan, then put their story on e-mail and internal communications that the character is, bizarrely, based on this random model. (when really its only her looks and nothing else)

They probably didn't need to even go through all that because I think they should be able to create a parody, but they wanted to be extra-careful in case she was able to successfully argue that it was just a straight copy of her life and likeness, and not a parody.

TLO · 07-03-2014, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Demonpenz

I can see where people get her confused with Trevor.

**OnTheWarpath15** · 07-03-2014, 09:46 AM

Hell, it looks more like Kate Upton than anyone.

kcfanXIII · 07-03-2014, 10:13 AM

Trevor's Mom?

07-02-2014, 05:31 PM
TLO Life is changing.. Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NW Missouri Casino cash: $1944900	Lindsay Lohan Filing 'GTA 5' Lawsuit Against Rockstar Games http://www.ibtimes.com/lindsay-lohan...keness-1617780 Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan is suing “Grand Theft Auto 5” developer Rockstar Games for allegedly using her likeness in the action-adventure title, which was launched last fall for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. According to Yahoo Finance, Lohan’s lawsuit alleges that in-game character Lacey Jonas is based on her likeness. The suit was filed Wednesday in New York City, where Rockstar is based. Lohan feels the character’s clothing, voice, image and style are extremely similar to her own. The New York City-born actress, who turns 28 today, also claims the game depicts West Hollywood’s famous Chateau Marmont hotel, where Lohan once resided. In "GTA 5," Lacey Jonas is depicted as a famous actress who suffers from anorexia and is constantly on the run from paparazzi. Lindsay Lohan, who turns 28 today. Courtesy/Reuters “Grand Theft Auto 5” takes place in the fictional city of Los Santos, which is based on real-life Los Angeles. As a result, it's not a stretch for the game to feature characters who are similar to attractive, young Hollywood actresses. Rockstar is owned by Take-Two Interactive (NASDAQ: TTWO), which is also based in New York City. Refi Rates Hit 2.79% APR $225k for $919/month. No points. Can't hurt to look. “Grand Theft Auto V" was launched in October for the Xbox 360 and PS3 and is an open-world action game developed by Scotland-based Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games. “GTA V” received highly favorable reviews, and it was the 15th installment in the “GTA” series and the first game since 2008’s “GTA IV.” The Spike Video Game Awards gave the title the Most Anticipated Game award in 2012. Following its release, the game received the Game of the Year award at the 2013 Golden Joystick Awards. Only three days after its release, IGN listed “GTA V” as second on its list of “Top 25 Xbox 360 Games.” Within just 24 hours of its release, “GTA V” generated more than $800 million in revenue, which equates to selling around 11.21 million copies. Three days after its release, the title had surpassed $1 billion in sales. By Oct. 7, nearly one month after the game’s Sept. 17 release date, “GTA V” became the largest digital release in the PlayStation Store for the PS3. The game also received a score of 8/10 on Gamespot.com.
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alnorth . Join Date: Dec 2002 Casino cash: $57176239	I'm sure behind closed doors deep in the bowels of Rockstar, they decided to create a character based on Lohan, but they made sure to keep those kinds of conversations verbal, unwritten, and off of e-mail. They then created a defense by finding a model to digitize who still looked similar to Lohan, then put their story on e-mail and internal communications that the character is, bizarrely, based on this random model. (when really its only her looks and nothing else) They probably didn't need to even go through all that because I think they should be able to create a parody, but they wanted to be extra-careful in case she was able to successfully argue that it was just a straight copy of her life and likeness, and not a parody. __________________ how many emo kids does it take to change a lightbulb? HOW MANY?! none they just sit in the dark and cry
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