The war over Video Killed The Radio Star is almost overand Bubba the Love Sponge just scored a massive win.
In a dramatic update, a federal judge has officially cleared the release of the explosive documentary tied to the Hulk Hogan sex tape scandal. The decision comes just as Bubba (real name Todd Clem) and production company Woltz Films reached a tentative settlement with Nick Bollea and Terry McCoy, who sued to block the film on behalf of the late Terry Bolleaaka Hulk Hogan.
On Friday, a press release confirmed the court ruled in favor of the documentarys release, citing the fair use doctrine for its brief inclusion of the sex tape. The film includes just 38 seconds of footage in a two-and-a-half-hour runtime.
Producer Ian Longen made it clear the documentary isnt just about the sex tape, but the chaotic Tampa radio scene that fueled it:
Court filings also revealed that both sides are finalizing a written agreement that would bring the case to a close. Until then, the judges ruling allows the documentary to continue streaming without restriction on platforms like Apple TV, Amazon Prime Video, and Google Pay.
According to the official description of the film, viewers are promised a deeper look into the scandal and everything that followed:
While Bubbas legal team previously denied any involvement in the films creation or distribution, this latest development solidifies that his side wont be standing in the way of its release any longer.
The film already had its premiere in Tampa and has been available digitally despite a now-dissolved temporary restraining order. And now, with the legal clouds lifting, it seems nothing is standing in the way of the full release moving forward.
The final court paperwork dismissing the lawsuit could be filed any day nowclosing a wild chapter in a legal saga nearly as outrageous as the scandal it covers.
Do you think Video Killed The Radio Star tells the real storyor is it just another grab for attention off Hulk Hogans name? Let us know what you think in the comments.
