In view of these indisputable facts, of which I take judicial notice, I hold that Cerasani's reputation is so "badly tarnished" that, even assuming the pre-release and official versions of the film are defamatory, he can suffer no further harm and hence no reasonable jury could award him anything more than nominal damages. Accordingly, I conclude that Cerasani is "libel-proof." For that reason, as well as the other reasons set forth below, defendants' motion is granted and plaintiff's cross-motion is denied.
