But seeing a similar plot play out in the trailer for Danny Boyle’s new film, Yesterday, came as a shock.
Australian copyright law protects the expression of an idea but not the idea itself.
Yesterday is a more light-hearted family-friendly film, where Enormity is far more dark and twisted,” said Milligan.
According to the Australian Copyright Council, the basic plot for a book, television series, film or play, including the characters, is not protected by copyright, but the literary work itself is protected.