“NOBODY has seen it yet, including any of the agencies, and worldwide rights are available,” a mid-June email to Netflix said.
This offer was so enticing that it generated an enthusiastic response “the very same day,” the complaint said. When Netflix sent instructions to share a screener, it allegedly told the production company to deliver it unlocked, meaning it remained unencrypted the entire time it was in Netflix’s possession.
“This timing allows us to test the content and ensure a streamlined screening,” Netflix’s instructions said.
The production company asked Netflix in person and in writing to agree to delete any files transferred to a projector during screening and to arrange to promptly return the screener after viewing.
Days went by, though, and although Netflix acknowledged that it received requests to return the screener, it “failed to arrange is return.” After more than a week had passed, Netflix stopped responding, the complaint said.
