Raimi Wins Evil Dead Court Ruling

Sam Raimi has won a legal tussle against a production company that was keen on releasing an unauthorized sequel to his Evil Dead film series says THR Esq.

Back in May, Raimi's production company Renaissance Pictures sued Award Pictures for their attempts to produce a film called "Evil Dead 4: Consequences".

Award Pictures president Glenn MacCrea failed to respond in court.

A California federal court decision last week entered a default judgment that permanently enjoins Award Pictures from using the "Evil Dead" trademark or using marketing materials that might confuse the public into believing that Award has rights to the title.