The world of television is highly creative and networks battle it out daily to keep viewers. There are lots of cases when one is accused of copying someone else’s idea and concept. Most of the time, these things are overlooked and the show must goes on.
However, when a parody is created from another parody, does it give you the right to claim ownership of a certain concept?
This is the big question that came to my mind when Lourd de Veyra posted this on Facebook:
Apparently, Lourd De Veyra is referring to the GMA Network for allegedly copying “Bayaw” with the airing of Michael V’s new public affairs program on January 15, 2015.
GMA Public Affairs’ new election advocacy campaign is set to tackle various political candidates. They tapped Michael V to portray different characters that viewers love to watch.
This is not the first time that the GMA Network has been accused of copying. The “Dapat Tama” election advocacy campaign of GMA Network is also said to be patterned after “Bayaw” that TV5 launched last year.
See video here:
Some netizens pointed out that if this is an advocacy that will benefit many Filipino voters, shouldn’t they just let it go? Here are some reactions from netizens:
