Willie Revillame versus ABS-CBN: After the cases filed by ABS-CBN against Willie Revillame which were dismissed by the court, a new one was filed by the network this time to Willie Revillame's primetime variety show "Willing Willie". ABS-CBN filed a new case of P127 million copyright infringement case in Makati RTC against it's former talent Willie Revillame. ABS-CBN requested Makati Regional Trial Court last Thursday, November 25 for the issuance of TRO on Willie Revillame including his company Wil Productions Inc. and president and CEO of TV5 - Atty Ray Espinosa.ABS-CBN really wanna stop TV5 in airing the show Willing Willie because of copyright violations thus violating section 172.2 of the Intellectual Property Code.
Among the acts of plagiarism which ABS-CBN noted
-Willing Willie’s opening song and dance number led by its host
-Wowowee’s "BIGA-TEN" versus Willing Willie’s "Big Time Ka"
-Wowowee’s "Willie of Fortune" versus Willing Willie’s "Willtime Bigtime," which contain portions where the contestants tell their personal stories and showcase their talents before they play
-the dancers/characters of Wowowee are also appearing in Willing Willie, most notable of whom is April also known as "Congratulations".
-the set design, stage, studio viewers seats layout, lighting and camera angles of Willing Willie are also similar to Wowowee.
The hearing will be on Tuesday, November 30. Willie Revillame said that they will be present on that day together with the staff, dancers, and other crew members.
Wille Revillame also said, what will happen to many Filipinos all over the World hoping that their dreams could come true, bring them happiness and touch their hearts.
Many are hoping that Willing Willie will continue and give happiness to many Filipinos around the World.
