Chris Rock's documentary GOOD HAIR will be given a full U.S. release after a judge refused to grant an injunction blocking the film from cinemas.
The Everybody Hates Chris star is at the centre of a lawsuit from Regina Kimbell, who alleges he stole her ideas from her TV show, My Nappy Roots, back in 2007.
Kimbell sought to block the picture, which was given a limited release on 9 October (09), but after watching both productions a judge has given Rock the green light to distribute his film nationwide.
U.S. District Judge Dale Fischer concluded the documentaries "don't seem to be made for the same audience" and states portions of them "are not similar at all."
Kimbell has vowed to press on with her lawsuit, in which she accuses Rock of copyright infringement and unfair competition. She is seeking $5 million (£3.3 million) in damages.
Kimbell's attorney, Reginald K. Brown, says, "We always knew that it would be tough getting the judge to grant a request for a preliminary injunction. We are looking forward to going to trial."
A trial date has yet to be set. Good Hair will open across the U.S. on 23 Oct. (09).
Chris Rock has essentially written and directed a film based on one of his own...
Andre Allen has been voted the Funniest Man in America in his illustrious career as...
Both engaging and eye-opening, this spirited documentary recounts an outrageous story with humour and honesty,...
There was nothing remotely notable about 2010's Grown Ups, and now we have a sequel...
Instead of developing the characters or situations for comedy gold, the filmmakers instead just crank...
French beauty Marion and radio presenter Mingus have a wonderfully healthy relationship at home with...
The odd moment of honest drama or genuinely witty humour catches us completely off guard,...
Delpy follows her wonderful 2007 comedy 2 Days in Paris with a sequel that perhaps...
After escaping to Africa from Madagascar, Alex the lion; Gloria the hippo; Melman the giraffe...
What to Expect When You're Expecting is a comic adaptation of the New York Times'...
If you've seen Frank Oz's 2007 British comedy, it feels rather pointless to watch this...
Death often brings a family together and this story is no exception. Aaron and his...
Watch the trailer for Grown Ups When a group of friends learn of the passing...
Watch the trailer for Chris Rock: Kill The MessengerChris Rock's Kill The Messenger is a...