Bradley Cooper and Liam Neeson are believed to be suing two home cinema companies.
The A-Team co-stars have joined forces and filed a lawsuit, claiming their faces have been used in advertisements for the companies without their permission, TMZ reports.
A screen shot of the duo from the action movie is featured on a big projection screen being used to promote Vutec Corp. and First Impressions Theme Theatres.
Taking
action: Liam Neeson, left, and Bradley Cooper, right, are reportedly
suing Vutec Corp. and First Impressions Theme Theatres
The
38-year-old Silver Linings Playbook star and the 60-year-old Irish
actor, reportedly believe The A-Team is an inappropriate way to sell a
movie product, want the advertisements to be removed immediately and
damages for being associated with the big screen companies without their
permission.
According to TMZ,
the Taken 2 actor points out in the lawsuit that he has won many acting
awards and has been nominated for prestigious accolades, including
Oscars and Golden Globes, more than 30 times, making his endorsements
extremely valuable.
Bradley also points out
in the court documents that he has also been nominated many times and
won several awards including the ShoWest Convention Award for Comedy
Star of the Year.
The remake of the movie, featuring both stars, was released in 2010 and also starred actress Jessica Biel.
Spokesmen for Vutec Corp. and First Impressions Theme Theatres have yet to comment on the claims.
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The A-Team co-stars have joined forces and filed a lawsuit, claiming their faces have been used in advertisements for the companies without their permission, TMZ reports.
A screen shot of the duo from the action movie is featured on a big projection screen being used to promote Vutec Corp. and First Impressions Theme Theatres.
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Co-stars:
The actors featured in The A-Team in 2010 and reportedly claim the home
theatre companies wrongfully used their likeness in the film for an ad
campaign
The remake of the movie, featuring both stars, was released in 2010 and also starred actress Jessica Biel.
Spokesmen for Vutec Corp. and First Impressions Theme Theatres have yet to comment on the claims.