Key Points:
- Koo Stark, Prince Andrew's ex, is suing Star Wars producers for £190 million. - Stark played Luke Skywalker's pal Camie Marstrap in A New Hope, but her scenes were cut from the 1977 movie. - Legal action claims George Lucas' production company profited from Stark's likeness. - British actor Anthony Forrest, who played Stark's boyfriend Fixer, is also part of the lawsuit.
Lawsuit Over Cut Scenes in Star Wars
Prince Andrew's former partner, Koo Stark, has taken legal action against Star Wars producers for a staggering £190 million. The US actress, known for playing Luke Skywalker's friend Camie Marstrap in the 1977 movie A New Hope, saw her scenes removed from the final cut. Despite this, her character resurfaced in Disney's 2021 Book of Boba Fett series, portrayed by a different actress.
Exploitation of Intellectual Property
Court documents reveal that Stark and British actor Anthony Forrest, who played her on-screen boyfriend Fixer, claim their intellectual property rights were violated when the cut scenes were released on DVD. Forrest, also known for delivering the iconic line "These aren't the droids we're looking for" as a Stormtrooper in the original film, alleges he was never fairly compensated for his contributions to the Star Wars franchise.
Compensation and Allegations
The lawsuit alleges that Star Wars creator George Lucas' production company and others profited from Stark's and Forrest's likeness through various merchandise and promotional materials, including trading cards, action figures, and books. The legal battle, filed in an LA court, seeks a substantial £190 million in compensation for the alleged exploitation of their characters and intellectual property.
