CopyrightC.D. Cal.2:26-cv-01260

The Alterian Ghost Factory, Inc. v. Easter Unlimited, Inc.

Summary

The Alterian Ghost Factory sues Easter Unlimited for copyright infringement over allegedly stolen creative content.

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**Plaintiff:** The Alterian Ghost Factory, Inc. dba Alterian, Inc. (California corporation) **Defendant:** Easter Unlimited, Inc. dba Fun World (New York); Paramount Pictures Corp. (Delaware); Spyglass Media Group, LLC (Delaware); Does 1–100 **Core allegation:** Alterian created the "Wailer Mask" ghost mask in 1991 and holds a registered copyright in it; defendants have copied and commercially exploited the Wailer Mask design without authorization. Alterian asserts direct, contributory, and vicarious copyright infringement against all defendants. **Asserted IP:** - "Wailer Mask" sculptural work — U.S. Copyright Registration No. VA 2-370-271 - Six-mask "Ghost Maker" line (additional masks reserved for later assertion; registrations noted but individual registration numbers not yet cited in extracted text) **Relief sought:** Not stated in extracted text (jury trial demanded; full relief section not included) **Why it matters:** The case implicates Paramount Pictures and Spyglass Media Group — major studio defendants — suggesting the Wailer Mask design allegedly appears in a…

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Counsel of record

For the plaintiff
For the defendant
Court
U.S. District Court, Central District of California
Docket no.
2:26-cv-01260
Nature of suit
Copyright
Filed
2026-02-06
Last filing
2026-05-11

Cause

17:501 Copyright Infringement

Entities in this case

The Alterian Ghost Factory2Easter Unlimited

Parties

Does The Alterian Ghost Factory, Inc. Spyglass Media Group, LLC Paramount Pictures Corp. Easter Unlimited, Inc.

Docket entries

  1. #272026-05-13

    REPORT ON THE DETERMINATION OF AN ACTION Regarding a Copyright. (Closing) (Attachments: # 1 Dismissal) (iv) (Entered: 05/13/2026)

  2. #262026-05-12

    STIPULATION to Dismiss Case pursuant to Stipulated Dismissal with Prejudice pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 41(a)(1)(A)(ii) filed by Plaintiff The Alterian Ghost Factory, Inc..(Wheeler, Brian) (Entered: 05/12/2026)

  3. #252026-05-08

    MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE RE DISMISSAL by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. In light of the Status Reports, all pending dates are vacated, and the parties are ORDERED to show cause in writing, on or before June 10, 2026, why the Court should not dismiss these actions. Failure to file a response shall be deemed consent to dismissal. (iv)

  4. #242026-05-08

    SCHEDULING NOTICE AND ORDER by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. On the Courts own motion, the Status Conference set for hearing May 13, 2026, is taken off calendar. No appearance necessary. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (pg) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/08/2026)

  5. 2026-05-08

    Text Only Scheduling Notice

  6. #232026-05-06

    STATUS REPORT (JOINT) filed by Plaintiff The Alterian Ghost Factory, Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order)(Ustundag, Jon) (Entered: 05/06/2026)

  7. #222026-04-07

    ORDER GRANTING STIPULATED REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCE [ECF NO. 21] by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett, re Stipulation to Continue 21 : Having considered the Request, and finding good cause therefor, the Court GRANTS the Request and ORDERS as follows: 1. The status conference currently scheduled for April 15, 2026, is continued to May 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. 2. The parties shall submit a joint status report on or before May 6, 2026. 3. Defendants Easter Unlimited, Inc. dba Fun World, Paramount Pictures Corp., and Spyglass Media Group, LLC shall file a response to the Complaint on or before May 9, 2026. (bm) (Entered: 04/08/2026)

  8. #212026-04-03

    STIPULATION to Continue Joint Status Conference, extend the deadline for the Parties to submit a joint status report and Extend the time for Defendants to Respond to the Complaint filed by Defendants Paramount Pictures Corp., Spyglass Media Group, LLC. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration, # 2 Proposed Order)(Moss, Aaron) (Entered: 04/03/2026)

  9. #202026-03-27

    MINUTE (IN CHAMBERS) ORDER SETTING JOINT STATUS CONFERNECE by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. The Court sets a joint status conference on April 15, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. to discuss case management. In each action, the parties shall submit a joint status report by no later than April 8, 2026, addressing whether the Court should consolidate these proceedings. (iv) (Entered: 03/30/2026)

  10. #192026-03-24

    STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. (pg) (Entered: 03/24/2026)

  11. #182026-03-20

    ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT to this Court's General Order in the Matter of Assignment of Cases and Duties to the District Judges. Related Case- filed. Related Case No: 2:26-cv-01235-SPG-BFMx. Case transferred from Magistrate Judge Pedro V. Castillo and Judge John F. Walter to Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett and Magistrate Judge Brianna Fuller Mircheff for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:26-cv-01260-SPG-BFMx. Signed by Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett. (lh) (Entered: 03/20/2026)

  12. #172026-02-26

    Joint STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to Spyglass Media Group, LLC answer now due 4/9/2026; Paramount Pictures Corp. answer now due 4/9/2026; Easter Unlimited, Inc. answer now due 4/9/2026, re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 filed by Defendants Spyglass Media Group, LLC; Paramount Pictures Corp..(Attorney Aaron J. Moss added to party Paramount Pictures Corp.(pty:dft), Attorney Aaron J. Moss added to party Spyglass Media Group, LLC(pty:dft))(Moss, Aaron) (Entered: 02/26/2026)

  13. #162026-02-20

    NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiff The Alterian Ghost Factory, Inc.. Related Case(s): 2:26-cv-01235-SPG-BFM (Wheeler, Brian) (Entered: 02/20/2026)

  14. #152026-02-19

    PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff The Alterian Ghost Factory, Inc., upon Defendant Spyglass Media Group, LLC served on 2/17/2026, answer due 3/10/2026. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Josh M. Geller, Counsel to Spyglass Media Group, LLC in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified (Wheeler, Brian) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

  15. #142026-02-19

    PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff The Alterian Ghost Factory, Inc., upon Defendant Paramount Pictures Corp. served on 2/17/2026, answer due 3/10/2026. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Josh M. Geller, Counsel to Paramount Pictures Corp. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by method of service not specified (Wheeler, Brian) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

  16. #132026-02-19

    PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff The Alterian Ghost Factory, Inc., upon Defendant Easter Unlimited, Inc. served on 2/18/2026, answer due 3/11/2026. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon Erick Stallman, Vice President, Authorized to Accept served under F.R.C.P. Rule 4. in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by personal service (Wheeler, Brian) (Entered: 02/19/2026)

  17. #122026-02-17

    STANDING ORDER by Judge John F. Walter. READ THIS ORDER CAREFULLY. IT CONTROLS THE CASE AND DIFFERS IN SOME RESPECTS FROM THE LOCAL RULES. This action has been assigned to the calendar of Judge John F. Walter. (es) (Entered: 02/17/2026)

  18. #112026-02-17

    TEXT ONLY ENTRY ORDER DISMISSING DOES: Pursuant to Local Rule 19-1, no complaint or petition shall be filed that includes more than ten Doe or fictitiously named parties. Accordingly, the Court hereby dismisses the action as to Doe Defendants 11 through 100, inclusive.THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (sr) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 02/17/2026)

  19. 2026-02-17

    Generic Text Only Entry

  20. #102026-02-13

    21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening) 1 as to Defendants Easter Unlimited, Inc., Paramount Pictures Corp., Spyglass Media Group, LLC. (et) (Entered: 02/13/2026)

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