The similarities between the Pepperdine logo and court were some of the many problems the university has against the Netflix and Warner Brothers Entertainment show, “Running Point.” Photo by Perse ...

Freshman point guard Styles Phipps, whose season at GCU was interrupted by a hand injury, has announced on social media that he has committed to Pepperdine out of the transfer portal.

The university, now located in Malibu, claims that “Running Point” appears to be associated with or endorsed by Pepperdine, as the series features a same-named sports team in the same ...

At the same time, the Ritz-Carlton Hotel can also be seen in a few scenes. Lastly, the production team utilized Pepperdine University, a private Christian research university in Malibu, to showcase ...

The university asked for a temporary restraining order against Netflix and Warner Bros. Entertainment, which was denied in court on Wednesday. "Running Point" premiered on Feb. 27.

Pepperdine University said the companies used its IP in a new TV series, "Running Point." A judge denied the university's request for a temporary restraining order against the companies.

"When Defendants released and promoted the trailer for 'Running Point' on January 30, 2025, Pepperdine (and others) were immediately astounded at the striking correlations in branding between the ...

In the complaint, the university said the fictitious basketball team's logo, branding, and colors were "strikingly similar" to Pepperdine's real-life sports franchise. Pepperdine University also said ...