TVJ, kinasuhan ang TAPE at GMA dahil sa pag-ere noong June ng lumang “EB” episodes ng walang pahintulot

- Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon, more popularly known as TVJ, filed a complaint in court against TAPE, Inc. and GMA Network

- According to a report by the Philippine Star, the complaint stemmed from the act of TAPE and GMA in replaying old episodes of “Eat Bulaga” without prior consent from the comic trio

- The report also stated that the complaint against the two entities on June 30 of this year is “for copyright infringement and unfair competition”

- The court has reportedly required TAPE and GMA to file their answer within 30 days

Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, and Joey De Leon, more popularly known as TVJ, filed a complaint in a Marikina court against TAPE, Inc. and GMA Network.

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According to a report published by the Philippine Star, the complaint stemmed from the act of TAPE and GMA in airing old episodes of “Eat Bulaga” without permission from the comic trio.

The report also stated that the complaint, which was filed in Marikina last June 30, is “for copyright infringement and unfair competition” against the two entities.

It also stated that TAPE and GMA had already received the summons sent by the Marikina Court, which required the two entities to file their respective answers to the complaint within 30 days upon receipt.

In previous report by Manila Bulletin that featured the interview of Tito Sotto, it cited the narration of the former senator about a promise made by TAPE years before that wasn’t realized.

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The former legislator talked about the time when they worked for a year without a salary, for which TAPE allegedly promised them a share in the corporation.

“When we asked them, how about the entire year we worked for without a salary? It was only fair to ask that since it was all our effort from the start that made 'Eat Bulaga' what it was by then. You know what they told us, they said, ‘Ah, don't worry about it, we'll just give you share in TAPE, Inc.” Tito revealed.

When the comic trio announced on air on May 31 that they were parting ways with TAPE, Inquirer News immediately published the statement of GMA Network expressing sadness over their departure.

TVJ and the Dabarkads have since then launched a new noontime show in their new home studio on TV5.

"Eat Bulaga" is the longest-running noontime variety program on Philippine television. The show premiered on July 30, 1979. Its pioneer hosts include showbiz icons Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon, and Tito Sotto. Tape Inc.'s "Eat Bulaga" recently went back live on air on GMA with its new lineup of hosts, including Paolo Contis, Buboy Villar and Betong Sumaya.

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Previously, Tito Sotto also gave his reaction to the alleged plan of TAPE, Inc., to hold a 44th anniversary celebration of “Eat Bulaga.” The report also mentioned the new hosts of GMA7’s noontime show planning on the program’s upcoming anniversary celebration. Abante also revealed that the TV host and former senator also sent a text message to the media addressing such plans. Tito then supposedly also bared TVJ’s and the “Legit Dabarkads’” plans to hold their own anniversary celebration.

Meantime, the appearance of Ice Seguerra on the set of "E.A.T." last Saturday, which was streamed live on TVJ's Facebook page, has excited viewers of the show. In the live video, Ice invited all the Dabarkads to watch the noontime show. The singer also expressed delight about being with Tito Sotto, Vic Sotto, Joey de Leon and the Dabarkads anew. During the program's Saturday episode, Ice and Miles Ocampo joined in hosting the show.

Source: KAMI.com.gh