Choreographer Sues Sony Over Iconic "Bye Bye Bye" Dance in Fortnite and Deadpool Film
A choreographer has initiated legal action against Sony Music Holdings, alleging the unauthorized use of his famous dance routine.
Darrin Henson, the creator of one of the most recognizable dance numbers, has filed a lawsuit claiming that Sony illicitly used his "Bye Bye Bye" choreography in the popular video game Fortnite and the upcoming film "Deadpool & Wolverine."
The lawsuit asserts that Henson is the rightful owner of the choreography (the specific movements) and that Sony lacked the necessary rights to license it. It further claims that the choreography has been utilized and reinterpreted in a way that detaches it from its original creator, now primarily associating the dance with a movie character rather than its authentic origin.
Henson states that other individuals, including Nick Poli (who performed the dance in "Deadpool & Wolverine"), are profiting from his work, while he himself has received neither recognition nor compensation.
Notably, neither Marvel nor Epic Games are named as defendants in the lawsuit; the legal action focuses exclusively on Sony's role in the alleged licensing of the dance.
At the core of the case is a dispute over intellectual property rights. Henson claims he personally created the dance in 1999 for NSYNC's initial live performance of the song "Bye Bye Bye" and never signed a "work for hire" agreement that would transfer his rights to others.
The choreographer believes that Sony's asserted claims to the dance are based on the company's ownership of the music video rights, but contends that Sony "failed to duly consider his creative contribution when formalizing its copyrights."
Fresh materials — Gaming News
UK Government Launches £30 Million Funding for Game Development Sector
The British government has initiated the newest stage of its dedicated Games Growth Package. A significant sum of £28.5 million has been earmarked and will be distributed via the UK Games Fund. The primary objective of this allocation is to provide crucial support for developers in their nasce
ESA's iicon Conference Expands Speaker Lineup, Featuring EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson and Industry Leaders
The Entertainment Software Association (ESA), a US trade organization, has announced a significant addition to the speaker roster for its new conference, iicon. EA Sports CEO Andrew Wilson will be a featured speaker, joining an impressive assembly of executive talent. Other notable participant
Sara Veal's Framework for a More Sustainable and Supportive Games Industry
Games London recently announced the selected participants for its annual Ensemble initiative. This marks the eighth year of the program, which focuses on highlighting the accomplishments and individual paths of underrepresented creatives within the UK's games sector. English Translation:
UK Games Market Reaches £8.7 Billion in 2025
The United Kingdom's video game industry experienced significant expansion, achieving a market value of £8.7 billion in 2025. This figure is based on the annual consumer games market valuation conducted by UKIE. English Translation: The United Kingdom's video game industry experienced
Neople Reorganizes Development Teams for The First Berserker: Khazan
Nexon's subsidiary, Neople, has undergone a restructuring of its development teams. This strategic move coincides with the highly anticipated game, The First Berserker: Khazan, entering its concluding development stages. The company has emphasized that this reorganization did not involve any em
Gunzilla Games, Developer of Off the Grid and Owner of Game Informer, Accused of Failing to Pay Staff Salaries
Former and current employees of Gunzilla Games, the studio behind the blockchain game Off The Grid and owner of the US gaming publication Game Informer, claim they have not received salaries for several months.