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• Netflix is embroiled in a high-stakes $105 million lawsuit after an unreleased WWII film starring Nicolas Cage, titled "Fortitude," was stolen from its Los Angeles office.
• The lawsuit, filed by writer-producer Simon Afram and his company, Op-Fortitude, alleges that the streaming giant failed to secure the film’s sensitive content.
• "Fortitude," which took seven years and $45 million to produce, has now found itself vulnerable to piracy due to this significant breach.
• Alongside Cage, the film boasts an impressive cast that includes Ben Kingsley and Michael Sheen, further heightening the stakes surrounding its intended release.
• Producers are arguing that Netflix's negligence not only jeopardizes the film's value but also raises critical concerns about security practices within the industry.
• As the case unfolds, it shines a spotlight on the responsibilities of streaming platforms in safeguarding artistic work, igniting broader discussions about intellectual property and content security.