Taylor Sheridan sued one of many predominant actors on “Yellowstone” over trademark infringement, so it is secure to say that he is dealt together with his fair proportion of authorized drama. Nonetheless, the prolific creator might need landed Paramount in a spot of trouble because of his oil drama “Landman,” as an audio clip featured within the season 1 finale is alleged to have been used with out permission.
The episode on the coronary heart of the drama, “The Crumbs of Hope,” comprises a 90-second clip of the late actual-life radio broadcaster Paul Harvey discussing oil costs on his “The Remainder of the Story” present. The unique phase, which may be discovered within the 2008 episode titled “Gasoline Disaster,” argues that rising oil prices are the results of grasping governments and firms. Nonetheless, Harvey’s property, Paulynne, claims that “Landman” edits the clip to defend the oil trade whereas infringing on copyrighted materials. Here is what Paulynne’s lawyer, Jaime Wolf, needed to say on the matter (per The Wrap):
“On the earth of audio licensing, 90 seconds is an eternity. Paramount not solely grabbed an extended, copyrighted audio clip with out our shopper’s permission, however in addition they twisted the intent of Mr. Harvey’s phrases by enhancing his authentic broadcast.”
With the lawsuit, Paulynne is trying to have the clip faraway from the episode. Not solely that, however the property additionally would not need “Gasoline Disaster” recordings for use in any future episodes, and it’s looking for some monetary compensation to make up for Paramount taking advantage of the clip. As of this writing, no representatives from Paramount have commented on the lawsuit publicly and neither has Sheridan (who might be too busy specializing in “Landman” season 2 and different initiatives).
Landman season 2 is presently on the way in which
Taylor Sheridan’s TV empire retains rising, so he will not have time to let a pesky lawsuit take up an excessive amount of of his schedule. “Landman” season 2 is presently in manufacturing, and he is additionally engaged on a number of upcoming “Yellowstone” spin-off collection that may most likely result in much more offshoots down the road. Throw in “Mayor of Kingstown,” “Particular Ops: Lioness,” “Tulsa King,” and the occasional film mission, and it is secure to say that his plate is full.
Lawsuits apart, although, “Landman” season 2 is shaping as much as be thrilling. Sam Elliot not too long ago joined the forged, marking his newest collaboration with Sheridan following “1883.” What’s extra, viewers can sit up for some cartel-centered drama when the brand new episodes arrive, because the season 1 finale ends with Tommy Norris (Billy Bob Thornton) feeling in over his head and fearing for his life.
The end result of the aforementioned lawsuit stays to be seen, however it should not delay “Landman” season 2’s journey to the display screen. Nonetheless, perhaps Sheridan and co. ought to resist the urge to incorporate any extra audio clips within the present which may get them into bother, as authorized drama is at all times a headache.
“Landman” season 1 is now streaming on Paramount+.