Gizmodo Editor-in-Chief Files Lawsuit Against Apple for Alleged 'Tetris' Movie Plagiarism

Gizmodo editor-in-chief Daniel Ackerman has filed a lawsuit against Apple, the Tetris Company, and others involved in the production of the 2023 Apple TV Plus film Tetris, claiming that it plagiarizes his 2016 book The Tetris Effect. Ackerman alleges that the film copied the same feel, tone, approach, and scenes from his book, particularly its framing of the game's release as a Cold War spy thriller. The lawsuit argues that the film infringes on Ackerman's copyright and engages in unfair competition. However, the case may face challenges as both Tetris and The Tetris Effect draw on real historical facts, which are not typically protected by copyright law.