Less than a month before opiate crisis miniseries Dopesick is scheduled to launch on Hulu, writer and Empire co-creator Danny Strong has been sued over commissions by his former management group.
Represented by Hollywood heavyweight lawyer Patricia L. Glaser, The Gotham Group is seeking a court declaration that their almost 20-year oral agreement with Strong is “enforceable.” They want to continue to receive their 10% commissions on projects that occurred when the two parties were working together.
CAA-represented Strong cut ties with Gotham Group on September 13.
“Not long after the termination, it became apparent to Gotham Group that Danny was only terminating them with the hope of avoiding paying Gotham Group commissions associated with his shiny new deal extension,” said the filing submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court late last week. “This suspicion was confirmed when Danny’s entertainment lawyer, on behalf of Danny, stated that Gotham Group was no longer...
Represented by Hollywood heavyweight lawyer Patricia L. Glaser, The Gotham Group is seeking a court declaration that their almost 20-year oral agreement with Strong is “enforceable.” They want to continue to receive their 10% commissions on projects that occurred when the two parties were working together.
CAA-represented Strong cut ties with Gotham Group on September 13.
“Not long after the termination, it became apparent to Gotham Group that Danny was only terminating them with the hope of avoiding paying Gotham Group commissions associated with his shiny new deal extension,” said the filing submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court late last week. “This suspicion was confirmed when Danny’s entertainment lawyer, on behalf of Danny, stated that Gotham Group was no longer...
- 9/28/2021
- by Matt Grobar and Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Similar News
The Real Reason Why Deadwood Was Canceled After 3 Seasons
- 5/14/2024
- by info@startefacts.com (Rachel Bailey)
- STartefacts.com
How to Watch Caitlin Clark's WNBA Debut; Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun Live Online Without Cable
- 5/14/2024
- by Matt Tamanini
- The Streamable
How to Watch 2024 NBA Playoffs: Livestream Without Cable
- 5/14/2024
- by Oscar Hartzog
- Rollingstone.com
John Leguizamo Says He Had ‘Suable Terms’ Over ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ Casting
- 5/13/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Scarlett Johansson’s Jurassic World Movie Needs One DC Star Who Almost Replaced Jeff Goldblum in Original Spielberg Trilogy
- 5/13/2024
- by Diya Majumdar
- FandomWire
John Leguizamo Comments on Being Snubbed by MCU & Losing the Role of Popular Villain: “I Think Another Actor Would’ve Sued”
- 5/13/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Talent Manager Quinn Crum Joins Echo Lake Entertainment
- 5/13/2024
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
“She’d come outside and roll around in the dirt”: George Miller Was Surprised With Charlize Theron’s Dedication for Mad Max That Led to Ugly Tom Hardy Fight
- 5/13/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
“Best animated film of the year so far”: Fans Should Not Look Over Chris Pratt and Nicholas Hoult Starrer The Garfield Movie Amid Hype Behind Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
- 5/13/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Edgar Wright in Talks to Direct ‘Barbarella’ Starring Sydney Sweeney
- 5/13/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety - Film News
Third ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Set With Paul Giamatti
- 5/13/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Swings to $72 Million at Overseas Box Office, Mighty $131 Million Globally
- 5/12/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Roger Corman, Pioneering Independent Producer and King of B Movies, Dies at 98
- 5/12/2024
- by Richard Natale and Tim Gray
- Variety - TV News
Norman Lear Art Collection Auction: David Hockney Painting Bought in 1978 for $64,000 Expected to Fetch $25-$35 Million
- 5/14/2024
- by Marc Malkin
- Variety - TV News
Aida Rodriguez: Unpacking My Childhood Traumas Through Comedy Is Cathartic
- 5/6/2024
- by Aida Rodriguez
- Popsugar.com
How Erik Rivera Uses Comedy to Heal and Help Others
- 5/6/2024
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
Ian Lara: Comedy Gave Me the Strength to Overcome My Mother's Death
- 5/6/2024
- by Ian Lara
- Popsugar.com
Sasha Merci: How Comedy Has Helped Me Navigate Depression
- 5/6/2024
- by Sasha Merci
- Popsugar.com
Gina Brillon: The Loss of My Grandmother Pushed Me to Pursue Comedy
- 5/6/2024
- by Gina Brillon
- Popsugar.com
Would Adding ‘Apes’ Character Koba Make Other Movies Better? Social Media Seems to Think So
- 5/14/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Roger Corman’s Greatest Films: ‘Little Shop of Horrors,’ ‘The Masque of the Red Death,’ ‘The Wild Angels,’ and More
- 5/14/2024
- by Wilson Chapman
- Indiewire
Critic’s Notebook: Monica Sorelle’s Miami-Set Debut, Mountains
- 5/14/2024
- by Monica Uszerowicz
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Critic’s Notebook: Monica Sorelle’s Miami-Set Debut, Mountains
- 5/14/2024
- by Monica Uszerowicz
- Filmmaker Magazine-Director Interviews
“How Do I Capture the Storytelling That is Quintessential to South America, and Marry It to the Experience of Living Here in Florida?”: Director Kevin Contento on His Vimeo Staff Pick, From Fish to Moon
- 5/14/2024
- by Monica Uszerowicz
- Filmmaker Magazine - Blog
Edgar Wright in Talks to Direct ‘Barbarella’ Starring Sydney Sweeney
- 5/13/2024
- by Katcy Stephan
- Variety - Film News
‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ Swings to $72 Million at Overseas Box Office, Mighty $131 Million Globally
- 5/12/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Roger Corman, Pioneering Independent Producer and King of B Movies, Dies at 98
- 5/12/2024
- by Richard Natale and Tim Gray
- Variety - TV News
Paramount Tried To Combine Movie Theaters With TV - And It Failed Spectacularly
- 5/14/2024
- by Witney Seibold
- Slash Film
Would Adding ‘Apes’ Character Koba Make Other Movies Better? Social Media Seems to Think So
- 5/14/2024
- by Harrison Richlin
- Indiewire
Carrie-Anne Moss Joins Arnold Schwarzenegger in Season 2 of FUBAR
- 5/13/2024
- by IMDb News
- IMDb News
Third ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Set With Paul Giamatti
- 5/13/2024
- by Mia Galuppo
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Maya Rudolph / Vampire Weekend SNL Roundtable – S49 E19
- 5/14/2024
- by Saturday Night Network
- LateNighter
‘Spacey Unmasked’: Kevin Spacey’s ‘House of Cards’ Abuse Allegations & More Shocking Takeaways From Part 1
- 5/14/2024
- TV Insider
The Voice Semi-Finals Recap: Which of the Top 9 Performed Like a Perfect 10?
- 5/14/2024
- by Charlie Mason
- TVLine.com