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Mini-Me Sues for Maxi-Bucks

by celebuzz on Jun. 27, 2008 11:38 AM / 8 Comments

Even tiny people can fight back big time. Verne Troyer, or Austin Powers' little Mini-Me, filed a $20 million federal lawsuit against gossip site TMZ for running snatches of a sex tape he made with his girlfriend at the time, standard-size actress Ranae Shrider.

Dr. Evil's right-hand man says the tape was stolen and that cease-and-desist letters sent to the Website were ignored.

The suit alleges invasion of privacy, breach of copyright, trademark infringement, violation of right to publicity and misappropriation of name and likeness, and also targets Kevin Blatt, whose claim to fame is the purveyance of Paris Hilton's One Night in Paris seXXX tape.

Troyer seems to believe that his video slid through Blatt's porn-brokering hands and onto the Internet.

Blatt is reportedly in cahoots with SugarDVD, which E! Online says bannered a "full-length 50-minute video of Mini-Me in bed with a hot, young, FULL-SIZED sexy woman."

And who wouldn't want to see a little Verne going a long way?

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“Looks like Verne Troyer isn't too happy about starring in a sex tape released yesterday. The vertically challenged actor is now filing a suit against TMZ, claiming he sent them cease-and-desist letters both before and after a 20-second clip was posted on their site.

He is also suing Kevin Blatt, the genius behind One Night In Paris and many other celebrity sex tapes. Kevin is rumored to be looking at a $100,000 distribution offer from SugarDVD for the footage.

Verne is seeking $20 million for damages as well as attorney's fees and an injunction that would prevent the video from being shown again. His charges include violation of privacy, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, violation of right to publicity and misappropriation of name and likeness.

Should Mini-Me sue? This tape could totally give the guy some street cred -- or maybe destroy any chances for it. Someone should have him discuss the deal with Paris or Kim. Look what it did for their "careers!"”

Socialite Life

“Verne Troyer (a.k.a. Mini-Me) is suing the pants off of TMZ for showing footage of him without his tiny pants. Apparently, Mini-Me filmed a sex tape with ex-girlfriend Ranae Shrider (above) and, like any good amateur porn, it was stolen and found its way online. His lawyers claim to have sent several cease-and-desist letters before and after TMZ posted the footage. E! Online reports:

In addition to the gossip purveyor, which just posted the footage yesterday, Troyer has also sued One Night in Paris peddler Kevin Blatt. He claims that Blatt, who's known for his celeb-porn brokering ways, somehow acquired the stolen tape and, according to TMZ, is currently entertaining a $100,000 distribution offer from SugarDVD.

Troyer is alleging violation of privacy, copyright infringement, trademark infringement, violation of right to publicity and misappropriation of name and likeness.

Mini-Me made a sex tape? HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

UPDATE: HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

EDIT: HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!* But, in all seriousness, did they use a tripod or just lay the camera on the floor?”

The Superficial

“Who knew how hauntingly prophetic this picture would become when we snapped this sex-tape trio back in 2006 at a Playboy party.

Yes, it is disturbingly true: Arguably the world's most famous little person Verne Troyer A/K/A 'Mini Me' has a sex tape.

*Stepping away to vomit*

Verne. Why'd you do it, man? Now, like Kim Kardashian and Paris Hilton, you'll have to deal with the pervs who incessantly watch your sex tape (and your following, I assume, is extra pervy).

Don't you feel objectified? Did you have to wash off the shame afterward in your customized little man's shower? And most importantly, do you think this controversial bit of media will threaten your close ties with your sugar daddy Mike Myers!?

Verne, we thought you were better than that.”

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mesocorny 1 yr 5 mos ago
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Mini me's sex tape will be a best seller, mark my words
hwoodgrrl 1 yr 5 mos ago
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TMZ= screwed

just like vern!
thrudawire 1 yr 5 mos ago
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EWWWW. I really need to stop reading stories about this.
notobsessed 1 yr 5 mos ago
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I want to watch austin powers now!
sharkbait 1 yr 5 mos ago
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thrudawire said:
EWWWW. I really need to stop reading stories about this.

I think we're all there with you on that
flirtyfabulous 1 yr 5 mos ago
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he didn't want it to be leaked, my butt.
lilmissmonk 1 yr 5 mos ago
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Just the 2 of them, they can make a sex tape if they try
noah 1 yr 4 mos ago
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i'm still buying it.