Blizzard Files Diablo Movie Suit

Blizzard contends that New Line is trying to use the popularity of the Diablo videogame franchise to promote its film, which is unrelated to Blizzard’s game of the same name. Further, Blizzard has plans to produce a movie of its own based on the Diablo franchise and using the Diablo brand. Blizzard was granted a Diablo movie trademark in 2000, though New Line contests it validity. New Line’s Diablo film, which began production in December of last year, features Vin Diesel and revolves around drug lord known as Diablo. Blizzard is seeking an injunction prevent the release or promotion of the film under the Diablo name.