Spike Lee is suing Viacom over their decision to rebrand the TNN channel Spike TV claiming it will damage his reputation. Lee's lawyer Johnnie Cochran argues that the communications giant has chosen the name Spike TV in a deliberate attempt to capitalise on Lee's name and prestige. Given the network plans to air shows like Pamela Anderson's cartoon Stripperella Lee ain't impressed with the link. The lawyer is demanding the courts an injunction on the name change.
Jun 11, 2003
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Spike Lee sues Viacom
Spike Lee is suing Viacom over renaming TNN as Spike TV, arguing it damages his reputation, and his lawyer Johnnie Cochran is seeking an injunction on the name change.