After binge-watching Westworld and concurrently taking Intellectual Property and Succession, I’ve been fascinated by the intersection of death and intellectual property. Through the research of my presentation, I’ve found that there are many weird and interesting ways that these two concepts interact that give rise to important legal concerns.
My presentation (accessible here) provides some examples of how technology has been used to “bring back” deceased actors, singers, and entertainers and examines the legal considerations generated by these evolving technologies, specifically relating to the ownership, scope, and enforcement of copyright in Canada.
For a brief introduction to my presentation, I invite you to read the following articles:
- The hologram concert revolution is here, whether you like it or not: Meet the company touring Whitney Houston and Buddy Holly
- No industry is weirder than the dead celebrity hologram industry
- MyHeritage offers ‘creepy’ deepfake tool to reanimate dead
Alternatively, if you’re like me and prefer to watch a video to learn about the technical intricacies of hologram performances, CGI, and Abraham Lincoln, check out these videos:
- Pepper’s Ghost: How Dead Celebrities are Being Recreated as Realistic Holograms
- AI brings back legendary South Korean singer’s voice
- Star Wars: How We Brought Carrie Fisher Back: Inside The VFX
- Abraham Lincoln Discovers His Family History on MyHeritage
Hope you enjoy my presentation!
Communications Law