Director Quentin Tarantino plans to release "Pulp Fiction" NFT, faces lawsuit from original producers.

The acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino announced earlier this month that he will release NFTs for 7 previously unreleased scenes from the 1994 classic film "Pulp Fiction." However, there are reports that Miramax, the production company at the time, has filed a lawsuit against Tarantino for various disputes including breach of contract and copyright infringement.

"Pulp Fiction" NFT by Quentin Tarantino

The privacy-focused blockchain Secret Network announced on 11/2 that it will release "Pulp Fiction" NFTs by Quentin Tarantino, the iconic director behind the classic film that is beloved by countless fans. This move ensures that the NFTs will be a hot topic due to the involvement of the legendary director.

Seven NFTs are scheduled to be auctioned for the first time on OpenSea in December, featuring never-before-seen, uncut footage, as well as the unique feature of Secret NFTs where only the owner can choose whether to make the NFT accessible. Other highlights include:

• Original handwritten script of the film
• Film commentary recorded by Quentin himself
• Exclusive secret content viewable only by the owner

In a press release, Quentin stated:

"I am excited to show fans the exclusive cut of PULP FICTION. Secret Network and Secret NFTs provide a new world that connects fans and artists, and I am thrilled to be a part of it."

Miramax Sues Production Company

On 11/16, Miramax filed a lawsuit against Quentin regarding this matter. While Quentin owns the film rights, the company has made the following allegations:

1. Attempting to profit from NFT speculation.

2. NFT issuance plan completely bypassed Miramax. Quentin made elaborate preparations for the NFT issuance and sales plan, but completely bypassed negotiations with Miramax before the media announcement.

3. Quentin has minimal ownership of the rights. Quentin nearly transferred all rights to PULP FICTION in 1993, including the exclusive scenes claimed in the NFTs. His narrow copyright ownership does not support his unilateral issuance and sale of NFTs.

4. Negotiations were fruitless. Miramax attempted to negotiate with Quentin to cease the NFT issuance, but Quentin ignored the request.

5. Continued promotion of the NFT through the Twitter account TarantinoNFTs despite negotiations.

6. Misleading behavior. By turning a blind eye, Quentin's actions may lead others to mistakenly believe that Miramax was also involved in the NFT issuance.

The document repeatedly emphasizes that Miramax is the party with the rights to issue, market, and sell the related NFTs, revealing that Miramax has its own issuance plan.

Based on retweets from the Twitter account TarantinoNFTs regarding the lawsuit, it appears that Quentin currently has no intention of pausing the issuance plan.