Edition No. 59 · Thu 20 Aug 2026 · Story 13 of 28

"When Studios Weaponize Copyright to Kill Spoilers"

Puck

Warner Bros. Discovery filed copyright takedowns against people discussing spoilers for HBO's Lanterns, with no intention of litigating.

Film and TV

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