Archive · 19 Jun 2025
‘Together’ Filmmaker Sued Over Copyright Claims, Denies Allegations
A filmmaker named Michael Shanks is being sued because someone thinks his new movie, 'Together,' is too similar to another movie called 'Better Half.'
Shanks says 'Together' is based on his own life and that he wrote it a long time ago.
The company that is releasing 'Together' and the people representing the actors say the lawsuit is just an attempt to get attention.
The movie 'Together' is about a couple whose bodies become fused together, and it's coming out in July.
Michael Shanks, writer/director of 'Together', is sued for copyright infringement.
The lawsuit alleges 'Together' is a rip-off of 'Better Half,' a 2023 indie film.
Shanks claims 'Together' is based on his personal life and was written in 2019.
Neon and WME, representing Shanks, Brie, and Franco, deny the allegations.
The film 'Together,' starring Alison Brie and Dave Franco, is set to release July 30.
- Who
- Michael Shanks, Alison Brie, Dave Franco, Neon, and WME are involved.
- What
- A lawsuit alleging copyright infringement against Michael Shanks for his film 'Together'.
- When
- The lawsuit was recently filed, with the film's release scheduled for July 30.
- Where
- N/A
- Why
- The lawsuit claims 'Together' infringes on the copyright of another film, 'Better Half'.
Plaintiff's Perspective
Defendant's Perspective
Copyright Infringement
Plaintiff's Perspective
The film 'Together' is a 'blatant rip-off' of their work.
Defendant's Perspective
The defendants deny the claims of copyright infringement.
- Film Title
- 'Together'
- Director
- Michael Shanks
- Starring
- Alison Brie and Dave Franco
- Allegation
- Copyright infringement
- Plaintiff's Work
- 'Better Half'
- Release Date
- July 30
- Shanks' Claim
- 'Together' based on personal life, 2019 draft