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***Mister Underhill*** · 02-13-2008, 01:49 PM

As a practical matter I don't see this suit slowing down TH movies. Suits over profit-participation on successful movies are unfortunately all too common. I would be extremely surprised if the Estate could convince a judge to nullify a contract on a different property and make it stick. Of course, I'm not an entertainment lawyer, so...

In the meantime, now that the strike is over, I'd expect formal announcements of a director and a writer soon. If Del Toro becomes official, it's possible he could take on writing duties as well.

02-13-2008, 01:49 PM	#29
*Mister Underhill* Dread Horseman Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Behind you! Posts: 2,744	As a practical matter I don't see this suit slowing down TH movies. Suits over profit-participation on successful movies are unfortunately all too common. I would be extremely surprised if the Estate could convince a judge to nullify a contract on a different property and make it stick. Of course, I'm not an entertainment lawyer, so... In the meantime, now that the strike is over, I'd expect formal announcements of a director and a writer soon. If Del Toro becomes official, it's possible he could take on writing duties as well.