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Gregory L. Hudson, Founder/Artistic Director of Poor Penny Productions

Section 1: Books, signings, appearances, and projects |
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February 19, 2012
"Why I Sued Eddie Murphy"
(18 Thrilling Chapters)
Coming Soon!
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MFA: Performing Arts
BA: Theatre |
January 2, 2012
As a life-time theatre artist, I've been involved in almost every aspect of the performing arts as: writer, director, producer, actor, and consultant. In addition to my books on this page, I've written several plays, all produced Off-Broadway, as well as several films and TV pilots. I currently teach theatre to include: acting, directing, voice and movement, and writing. I've had the pleasure of studying various aspects of the performing arts at some of the most prestigious arts institutions in the world to include: Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Brooklyn Academy of Music, The Public Theatre, The New York Shakespeare Festival and more. Also, I am considered, by many, as the face for advocacy against Copyright Infringement.
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The Perfect Gift for Poetry Lovers
Now on Sale Now!

Authorhouse Publishing Co.
(click link below to preview poems)
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48 POEMS: Reflections Of A Poet is an extraordinary book of poems and is the only one of its kind. It contains 48 original poems accompanied by a 48 scintillating photographs to enhance the storyline behind each poem. In the back of the book are 48 Higher Order Thinking Questions (one for each poem) as well as 48 synopses. There is even a glossary of the most commonly used English literary terms and a chapter on commonly used vernacular. There are six poems in 8 different genres totaling 48 magnificent poems. Whether you are looking to increase your understanding of the English Language Arts or simply looking to feed your appetite for romantic poems ... this book has something for everyone.
Order here: http://bookstore.
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$40.00 (Paperback)
ISBN: 9781438962344
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The Perfect Acting Book for Actors |
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Authorhouse Publishing Co. |
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SHOWTIME: Comedic Acting Scenes for Two Actors was written specifically to close a much need vacuum for scene-study materials for actors, directors, coaches and teachers can work on their craft. This book is also an excellent book for staging productions. In addition to the sixteen very funny scenes for two actors, there is a chapter on stage terminology, film terminology, and a chapter on commonly used vernacular. For actors who are constantly looking for material to work on during down time or coaches and teachers looking for new materials ... this book will certainly fit the bill.
Order here: http://bookstore.authorhouse.
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$9.95 (ebook)
$17.00 (Paperback) 978-1456711436
$25.00 (Hardcover) 978-1456711412 |
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Simply The Best Monologue Book!
AuthorHouse Publishing Co.
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Monologues: Dramatic Monologues For Actors is perhaps the best monologue book on the market today and is arguably the best bang for the buck. There are thirty (32) original monologues, all from Gregory's body of work including; his films, stage plays, TV pilots, and radio dramas. Like, SHOWTIME, Monologues has a chapter on stage terminology, film terminology, and a chapter on commonly used vernacular. Whether you are buying this book for yourself or a friend, it truly is the perfect gift to an actor. Surprise and support an aspiring, seasoned actor or student with a copy of this unique and wonderful book.
Order here: http://bookstore.authorhouse.com
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Monologues.aspx
$9.95 (ereader)
$15.00 (Paperback) 978-1438934617
$23.00 (Hardcover)9781438934600
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No Harm, No Foul
(Two-act stageplay comedy)
(In development)
2012 Release |
In The News
No Harm, No Foul (The Movie) is now in Pre-Production
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"Why I Sued Eddie Murphy,"
now in the script evaluation stage and scheduled to be released in 2012.
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Coming Soon ...
The Trailer for my upcoming book!
See Section 2 below for info |
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The Plaintiff
"Novel Version"
In Development
(2012 release) |
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Untitled
Legal Book
(2012) |
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| Section 2: Copyright Infringement |
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RUN FOR JUSTICE
Run For Justice is an annual 18 mile run from Queens, Brooklyn, to Manhattan, New York that I run (alone) to help shine a much needed spotlight on 'Copyright Theft' and the devasting effects it has on the lives of Independent Artists, their careers, and their families.
Read more here: http://www.poorpenny
productions.com/index/RUN_FOR_JUSTICE |
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Passion of A Playwright
Passion of a Playwright is a scintilating newspaper article review of Gregory's book, "Monologues: Dramatic Monologues For Actors" that also speaks about Gregory's combined $200 million dollar Copyright Infringement Lawsuit against Eddie Murphy, Heavy D, Universal Studios and others.
Read more here: http://www.
poorpennyproductions.com/
index/Passion_Of_A_Playwright |
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Please Read These Articles!!!
August 29, 2011
October 19 2008
'That was not the only aspect of life at the Fifth Circuit that stuck in Peterson's craw. In his suicide note to the judges, he asked, "How many of you have called and asked me to 'handle' traffic tickets or to get someone out of jail without bond or to clear up contempt charges pending against friends? Never once have I declined to help someone you sent to me or refused to solve some problem you had."' James Gill is a staff writer. He can be reached at 504.826.3318 or at jgill@timespicayune.com.
January 30, 2011
Death Of Copyright
by Steven T. Lowe
(This may be "the most important article written on Copyright Infringement in the last 50 years")
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Perfect Storm
"In the last 20 years, in the Second and Ninth Circuits and the lower courts within those circuits, 48 copyright infringement cases against studios or networks were litigated to final judgment. In all 48 cases, the victors were the studios and network defendants. Most of the cases were determined by a grant of summary judgment." Read the full article by Attorney, Steven T. Lowe:
http://www.scribd.com/doc/44426862/Death-of-Copyright-Steven-T-Lowe-Lowe-Law-P-C
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Your're a brave man, Steven!
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Copyright Cases Must Go To Jury
by Brooks Boliek (Hollywood Reporter)
*My copyright case, Hudson v. Universal never went to "Jury" and neither did any of my colleagues or the 40 something cases identified in the "Death Of Copyright" article above. Why?
Does the Supreme Court have a "double-standard" for "Independent Artists like me?
As you are reading this ...
"there is absolutely no person or place, where an 'Independent Artist' (whose work has been stolen) can go for help! Support my movement , "SAVE INDEPENDENT ARTISTS" and together we will change that!
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January 21, 2012
New Exclusive Release!
A Must See Documentary!
Hollaback 'Youngn, Drumline, SpongeBob, Psi Ops!, and Life
Carla Boone's
Documentary Film,
"Injustice For All: Summary Mis-Judgment"
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"INJUSTICE FOR ALL"
An Explosive NEW Documentary!
Carla B. Boone, President & CEO
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August 26, 2011
HOLLA'BACK RECORDS
Holla'back Records, Ent. & Mgt.
South is an Independent Record label which began releasing hit records in 1998. Its first EP release, Holla'back Presents Trajik & the Black Casba, ...
Trajik's single, featured on our first EP release "Holla back" was the subject of a copyright infringement lawsuit in 2003 and was featured on Celebrity Justice, MTV news and numerous internet sites and radio stations. This suit alleged that international superstar and platinum selling rapper/superproducers Fabolous /the Neptunes' platinum selling single Young'N (Holla back), released in 2001 was derived from our first release's hit single "Holla'back (released in 1999) .
..Young'N...Ya Heard-A-Uz...now! Details ... http://hollaback.org/
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Section 3: Copyright Infringement Symposium |
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Gregory is producing a ...
Copyright Infringement Symposium for Independent Artists in New York City in 2012.
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| The Copyright Infringment Symposium is created to provide a plattform for "Independent Artists" to publicly speak about the theft of their works, malpratice by their attorneys, and injustice within the judicial system and other issues surrounding their copyright infringement lawsuit. |
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$25 Million Dollar Default |
Hudson filed a $25 Million Dollar Default Judgement against Heavy D because he did not show up or respond to the $100 Million Dollar Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Hudson filed against Eddie Murphy, Universal Studios and others over the hit movie, LIFE. In 1996, Gregory hand-delivered copies of his scripts to Heavy D's office at Uptown Records and his scripts ended up in Eddie Murphy and Universal Studios hands. They used Hudson's scripts (No Harm, No Foul and Bronx House) to make the movie, LIFE and Hudson sued them.
Read more here:http://www.poorpennyproductions.
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Date: Pending
Time: Pending
Place: New York City
Host: To be announced
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*Confirmed Guests
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| Copyright infringement is the unauthorized or prohibited use of a copyrighted work(s), copyright, that infringes the copyright holder's exclusive rights, such as the right to reproduce or perform the copyrighted work, or to make derivative works. In short, stealing and using a work without proper authorization. |
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Guest Artists: (Confirmed)
*Gregory L. Hudson, (Hudson v. Universal Studios) Life
*Carla B. Boone (Boone V. Jackson) Hollaback
*Rene Carranza (Carranza v. Universal Music Group)
*Darryl Lassiter (Lassiter v. 20th Century Fox) Drumline |
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Unconfirmed Guest
-Sophia Stewart (Stewart v. Warner Brothers) The Matrix
-Will Crawford (Crawford v. Midway Games) Pysops
-General Crooks (Crooks v. Universal Music Group) Message To The World
-Troy Walker (Walker v. Nickelodeon) Spongebob Squarepants
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(Hudson Sues Universal Studios, Eddie Murphy Over The Movie Life)
Hudson's Petition for a Writ of Certiorari to the Supreme Court |
(Click on the file, computer icon, below to download, read, copy, or print the file) |
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Like Dread Scott, a slave who sued for his freedom in 1846 and lost in the state courts, playwright Gregory L. Hudson finds himself 160 years later fighting a similar legal battle. Scott was eventually told by the 'Supreme Court of the United States' that he 'lacked standing in the court because he was a slave and a black man. Hudson was told nothing; simply denied his basic constitutional right to a trial (7th Amendment), pulled from the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Docket to argue his case, and no reason was ever given in his Copyright Infringement and Breach of Implied-In-Fact Contract against Eddie Murphy, Universal Studios and others.
Read more here: http://www.poorpennyproductions.com/index/Gregory_L._Hudson_and_Dred_Scott |
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24236pdfHudsonWrit20102.pdf717,862 bytes (352 Downloads)
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2010 Supreme Court Writ |
2010 Supreme Court Writ: On January 18, 2011, the Supreme Court denied Hudson's Case. No reason or opinion was given. One of the most stunning things about the Supreme Court's decision is that Supreme Court Justice, Sonya Sotomayor had previously rule in Hudson's favor on this case at the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, prior to becoming a Supreme Court Justice, and when this same case came before the Supreme Court ... it was denied without any opinion; simply denied. To see the denial,Docket #10-798,click link below.
To read or download Hudson's Brief to the Supreme Court, click on the file above to open it. |
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| Hudson's Request for Reargument En Banc to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals will be posted here. On March 8, 2010, Hudson was docketed for Oral Argument (to argue his case) but was pulled from the docket with less than 2 days before he was set to argue. The judges dismissed his case without giving him a chance to argue his case. |
| You can hear Hudson speak about his experiences with the court system in the upcoming documentary film, "Injustice For All: Summary Misjudgment" by Carla B. Boone. See the documentary trailer here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AKGrZfozHE4 |
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Section 4: Hudson v. Universal Studios
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| Universal Studios and their lawyers claimed that Heavy D, a/k/a Dwight Meyers, and Jimmy (J Luv) Jenkins did not work for Universal Music Group or Universal Studios. Hudson will post a New York Times Article here, with photographs of Heavy D, Jimmy Jenkins and others together at J Luv's Barbershop and admitting that they worked for Universal around the same time Hudson delivered his scripts to them. The Southern District Court and the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals denied Hudson the right to introduce this evidence which would have sent his case to a trial before a jury instead of judges who have disregarded the law to rule against Hudson. |
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AppellateCourtBrief.pdf11,777,475 bytes (675 Downloads)
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Hudson's Appellate Brief:
June 12, 2009
This brief and the opposition is being heard on submission effective, March 8, 2010. (Click on the download to read Hudson's argument) |
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DefsmemofLawtoDismissBronxHouse.pdf4,984,527 bytes (626 Downloads)
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Defendants' Rule 12 (b)Memorandum of Law and alternative Rule 56 Summary Judgment Motion to Dismiss Hudson's Bronx House Complaint. |
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PressReleaseApril92007.pdf257,442 bytes (506 Downloads)
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This is a copy of Hudson's April 9,2007 petition to the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals requesting that Judge Wesley not be allowed to sit as one of the 3 judges in Hudson's May 4, 2007 oral argument at the 2nd Circuit. |
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2ndCircuit2ndAffirmation.pdf1,804,688 bytes (531 Downloads)
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This is the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals March 8, 2010 affirmation (Dismassal) of Hudson's Appeal on Total Submission (A 3 Judge Panel behind close doors and without giving Hudson his right to present his argument. |
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WHCR 90.3
THE VOICE OF HARLEM
March 7, 2010
Live Studio Interview
Program begins at 1PM (Est)
Call-in: number is 212-491-4685.
www.whcr.org.
To get a clear access, do not use
internet explorer or aol.
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Literature ,Poetry ,Spoken Word, Music ,Graphics, The Arts ,Advertisement ,etc....Web Zine for EVERYONE!
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Lecture Series
College Lecture Series
Category: Copyright Infringement
Description: Lecture Hall
Host: New York Colleges
Gregory lectures students and professors on copyright
infringement, legal issues, and strategies surrounding
Hudson v. Universal Studios.
Bookings &Info:
poorpennyproductions@hotmail.com |
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IS YOUR FREEDOM WORTH $40,000.00?
(Hudson v. Universal Studios)
(Comment here) |
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The Court Fines Hudson over $40,000.00 |
Hudson vows to cost Universal Studios $1 Billion dollars in loss revenue from future movies |
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March 8, 2010, is the date that the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals, in New York City set for Hudson to appear for Oral Argument (For a 3rd time since 2004) in his nearly 10 year battle against Universal Studios, Eddie Murphy, and others over a "Breach of Implied-In-Fact Contract and Copyright Infringement for the hit movie, Life, starring Eddie Murphy and Martin Lawrence. |
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| Without notification, the 2nd Circuit "Yanked Hudson off of the docket" two days before argument and told him that he would no longer be able to argue his case; instead, his case would be "Heard on Total Submission;" meaning that 3 judges would decide Hudson's case behind closed doors. To no one's surprise, on March 16, 2010, the 3 judges ruled against Hudson, and ... "Fined Hudson nearly $40,000.00; affirming the Southern District Court of New York's decision. The Court claims that |
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Hudson "did not oppose the fee in a timely manner; which the Court records prove to be untrue."
Hudson has appealed both rulings and his response to the fine is, "You can fine me $40 zillion dollars, it's not going to stop me from pursuing my case and protecting my work." Hudson has now taken the first step towards "Suing the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals to have his case fully heard and for full access to the Courts." |
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