'Black-ish' Creator May Head to Trial for Cheating Ex-Writing Colleague | THR News

The transcript discusses a legal dispute involving Blackish creator Kenya Barris and Brian Barber over a pilot they co-created in 2006. Barber claims Blackish is based on their unproduced pilot, leading to a lawsuit for breach of contract and fraud. Barris argues the works are not substantially similar. The court tentatively denied Barris's motion for summary judgment, citing issues that require a jury trial. The trial is set for May 7th, amid speculation about Barris's potential deal with Netflix.

What was the main reason Brian Barber sued Barris in 2016?

• For defamation

• For stealing his movie idea

• For breach of implied contract and fraud

• For copying his music

What was Barris's main argument in his defense against the lawsuit?

• The lawsuit was filed too late

• He had permission to use the script

• The works are not substantially similar

• The pilot was never written

What did Barris's attorney argue about the judge's tentative ruling?

• It was biased

• It ignored generic plot points

• It was too lenient

• It favored the plaintiff

What is a notable similarity between Barris's real life and the show 'Blackish'?

• Both feature a lawyer as the main character

• Both focus on a group of young professionals

• Both are set in New York

• Both have a character named Rainbow who is an anesthesiologist

What future career move is Barris speculated to be considering?

• Starting a new TV network

• Signing a deal with Netflix

• Writing a book

• Directing a movie