The upcoming Netflix film called Enola Holmes, based on the Nancy Springer's books, became the subject of a trial that Conan Doyle Estate was initiated. The heirs of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle believes that the creators of Enolant Holmes represented by Netflix, Legendary Pictures Studios, Penguin Random House publishers and Springer Muns in violating copyright.
In 2014, it was decided that all the works of Conan Doyle about Sherlock Holmes, written before 1923, are now public domain, so the rights of only ten original stories remained for Conan Doyle Estate, which were created between 1923 and 1927. According to the heirs, it is this case of texts that makes the basis of Enoli Holmes, because in this film Sherlock performed by Henry Caville will be a humanist capable of living emotions:
After the stories that are now public property, and the first world war has happened to the stories that are copyrighted. During this war, Conan Doyle first lost his eldest son, and his brother died four months later. When Conan Doyle returned to Sherlock Holmes after these events, he decided to abandon the image of a brilliant rational thinker with analytical thinking. Holmes should have become human. So the hero had interpersonal connections and the ability to empathize. From the side of Conan Doyle it was an unexpected art decision. Holmes became warmer. He discovered a real friendship. He was able to express emotions. He began to respect women.
Interestingly, for Conan Doyle Estate, this is not the first lawsuit against cinematographers. In 2015, the company threatened the proceedings of the Miramax studio in connection with the film "Mr. Holmes", but then the case was settled before the court. Probably something like this will happen this time.