Musk Sued Over ‘Blade Runner’ Imagery During Robotaxi Unveiling

Hollywood filmmaker Alcon Entertainment is suing Elon Musk, saying Tesla Inc. used imagery inspired by the 2017 movie Blade Runner 2049 at a recent event even after permission was denied.

The production company, which has also financed and produced films such as The Blind Side, filed a lawsuit accusing Musk of copyright infringement, saying it specifically declined to grant permission to use the images. Alcon also alleges Tesla didn’t reach out for permission until the day of the event, which was held on Oct. 10. Musk, Tesla and Warner Brothers Discovery Inc., which hosted the event in ...