Paul Newman backs US image rights bill

The BBC writes:

"Actor Paul Newman has joined calls for the legislature in [the US state of –Nicolai] Connecticut to pass a law protecting image rights.

"Newman is among a group of actors backing a bill banning the use of a person’s image or voice without consent for up to 70 years after their death.

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"…added that the bill could prevent parodies of famous people and restrict filmmakers from using old footage…"

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70 years??