Viacom sues Nick Cannon: ‘Bad vs Wild’ show a copy of ‘Wild ‘N Out’?
Nick Cannon, host and producer of Viacom-owned MTV’s popular improv rap battle show ‘Wild ‘N Out‘, is accused of copying key elements of ‘Wild ‘N Out’ for his new show ‘Bad vs Wild‘. The show airs on the subscription-based streaming platform Zeus Network. Viacom has taken legal action in this regard and filed a lawsuit against Cannon, claiming that ‘Bad vs Wild’ is a copy of ‘Wild ‘N Out’.
Viacom alleges that Cannon has replicated the concept, format, and style of ‘Wild ‘N Out‘ in his new show, which falls under the purview of copyright infringement. The company says that ‘Bad vs Wild’ contains many key elements of ‘Wild ‘N Out‘, which makes it clear that the show is a copy of the original show.
Nick Cannon has not yet publicly responded to these allegations. It will be interesting to see how this legal battle progresses and what impact it has on Nick Cannon’s career and his new show.
Nick Cannon: Creator and Host of ‘Wild ‘N Out’
Nick Cannon, a versatile artist, created and hosted the improv comedy show ‘Wild ‘N Out’ which aired on MTV in 2005. The show ran for 21 seasons, in which Cannon showcased his comedic talent and creativity.
In ‘Wild ‘N Out’, there are improvised comedy battles between two teams, which blend music and comedy. The show provided a platform to many emerging artists and was extremely popular among the audience.
Nick Cannon’s versatility and his creativity have earned him a prominent place in the entertainment industry. His contributions and his achievements make him an inspirational personality.
Controversy over Nick Cannon’s ‘Bad vs. Wild’ – Viacom accuses him of copying ‘Wild ‘N Out’!
Nick Cannon’s new show Bad vs. Wild has been embroiled in legal controversies, as Viacom has accused him of copying significant elements of Wild ‘N Out. According to the lawsuit filed in federal court in Manhattan, Viacom claims that Cannon has replicated the same rap battles, comedic punchlines and stage format for his new Zeus Network show, causing confusion among viewers and violating copyright.
Viacom, which owns Wild ‘N Out, says Bad vs. Wild is taking unfair advantage of their popular brand identity. The company has sought to stop the show’s airing and taken legal action against Cannon. Meanwhile, Nick Cannon has not yet given any public response to these allegations.
Viacom’s big attack on Nick Cannon and Zeus Network – Demand to ban ‘Bad vs. Wild’!
Viacom alleges that Zeus Network knowingly violated the contract by making Nick Cannon the host of Bad vs. Wild, knowing that this would break their contract terms with Wild ‘N Out. The media giant claims that this caused them huge financial losses and irreparable damage to their business.
In the suit filed in Manhattan federal court, Viacom has demanded that Zeus be stopped from producing, promoting, distributing and broadcasting any existing or future episodes of Bad vs. Wild. Apart from this, the company is also demanding unspecified damages, making this case a high-profile legal battle in the entertainment world.
There has been no official response from Nick Cannon and Zeus Network so far. When the media contacted them for comment on this controversy, they did not respond. This silence has further increased the speculation whether Viacom’s allegations on Bad vs. Wild can be proved right or not. Now everyone’s eyes are on when and how Cannon and Zeus will present their clarification in this legal battle!