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Post by christy on Feb 14, 2013 5:58:49 GMT -5
no wonder he doesn't look happy.. so his salary would have 4 mil and then he would have received a percentage from the box office? but he is sewing for about 12 mil right? so it might turn out for the best:)
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Post by mydear on Feb 14, 2013 7:20:22 GMT -5
no wonder he doesn't look happy.. so his salary would have 4 mil and then he would have received a percentage from the box office? but he is sewing for about 12 mil right? so it might turn out for the best:) i`m happy for Gerry
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2013 7:59:26 GMT -5
no wonder he doesn't look happy.. so his salary would have 4 mil and then he would have received a percentage from the box office? but he is sewing for about 12 mil right? so it might turn out for the best:) The lawsuit is only for his salary of $4 million and the $1.1. that he had to pay to OHF for the definite end date of filming OHF. What bothers me is, why are the producers saying that there was not a contract? Would Gerry's team take a project without it in a iron clad contract?
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Post by christy on Feb 14, 2013 8:25:53 GMT -5
but doesn't the lawsuit mention that there was a contract? if indeed there is not contract i can't see how he can win this:(
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Post by norwigi on Feb 14, 2013 9:18:35 GMT -5
Gerry was training to be a lawyer , so think that he would know better to not sign a contract , espesialy when the movie seemed like done deal. I still hope there's a contract though.
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Post by Dianne on Feb 14, 2013 9:28:42 GMT -5
Gerry was training to be a lawyer , so think that he would know better to not sign a contract , espesialy when the movie seemed like done deal. I still hope there's a contract though. I agree.
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Post by elenoire on Feb 14, 2013 11:32:12 GMT -5
www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/motor-city-producers-face-lawsuits-421561Last September, production on Motor City was suddenly halted just as it was about to begin shooting. The film was to be directed by Albert Hughes (Menace II Society, Book of Eli) and had stars Gerard Butler, Mickey Rourke and Adrien Brody attached. Perhaps most importantly, it had the backing of Randall Emmet/George Furla Productions, which has become an important producer in Hollywood. Less than six months after production on Motor City was suspended thanks to scheduling difficulties, Randall Emmet/George Furla Productions is now facing multiple legal actions for the move. Butler is suing producers for allegedly violating the terms of his deal, which he says was "pay-or-play." But that's not all. Last Friday, Row 1 Entertainment, a motion picture finance company which provided a bridge loan for Motor City, commenced an arbitration at JAMS, alleging that it is now owed nearly $2.7 million, and that Emmett/Furla has refused to pay. Additionally, Row 1 also filed a lawsuit on Wednesday at LA Superior Court, seeking the issuance of Writs of Attachment to prevent the producer from dissipating the funds it says it is owed. The decision to pull the plug on the film, reportedly because producers weren't confident they'd make a hard release date, has now triggered a legal backlash. In his lawsuit, Butler says his attachment to the film was used to pre-sell the distribution rights and raise financing. He further alleges that after months of negotiations, the parties reached an agreement whereby the actor would get fixed guaranteed compensation of $4 million on a pay-or-play basis and contingent deferred compensation of $2 million more. According to the complaint, "In reasonable reliance on those representations, Butler's agents turned down other potential offers for his acting services during the period of time that he was expected to render services on Motor City and refrained from actively seeking any alternative acting work on Butler's behalf during the period of time that he had committed to render services on Motor City." Butler says that he was informed on August 31 that the picture had been canceled and that producers didn't intend to pay him. Rick Rosenthal, an attorney for Emmett/Furla, told TheWrap, which first reported Butler's lawsuit, that it was "frivolous," that the parties "had no written agreement" and that "there were still outstanding deal points that were material to the deal that were not agreed upon." Meanwhile, Emmett/Furla must also contend with the financier who put up a bridge loan. According to that lawsuit obtained by The Hollywood Reporter, $1.735 million was made available with an agreement to pay 30 percent interest on the first $200,000 and 20 percent on the remaining amount. Additionally, the maturity date of the loan is said to have been October 9, with monthly late fees of 5 percent of the total amount if defendants failed to repay the principal. According to the complaint, "As of the time of the filing of this petition, Defendants have failed to repay any portion of the Amount Due and have failed to make any firm commitment to pay the amount due by a date certain." Alleging breach of contract, Row 1 wants a judge to confirm any award issued in the arbitration and make orders that would aid in the collection. We've reached out to Rosenthal for comment and we'll update if we hear anything. Both Butler and Row 1 are being represented by Brian Wolf at Lavely & Singer.
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Post by Lily on Feb 14, 2013 12:01:02 GMT -5
Elenoire . Don't mess with "The Butler "
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Post by dawne27 on Feb 14, 2013 12:12:12 GMT -5
oh wow, really? oh listen ((pfst!)) gerry is a trained lawyer for Gods sake. there shouldn't be any doubt this will absolutely fly in court. i 'd add all legal fees in for good measure too....
california law holds 'verbal', 'oral' contract as solid as a written contract. it is still a GUARANTEE. and the fact that gerry had in place a 'pay as you play'...which is a standard warranty especially for actors bc as mentioned the film committments can span anywhere from 4 months to 24 months. and we ALL have become familiar as 'civilians'....film making moves VERY FAST....here one minute...and GONE the next. TIMING IS EVERYTHING. with that being said, gerry probably had to refuse other roles/projects during his 'committment' to motor city. and then what? he had to push OHF for a bona fide end date? in order to begin production on MC? so...all of this is accountable. there are conversations, emails, witnesses et cetera. what a drag for gerry to have to deal with these seemingly successful producers. it is SUCH a shame. but hey ~ they are professionals and know exactly what the deal is...make GOOD gentlemen on what is standard for the industry.....
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Post by Audrey on Feb 14, 2013 13:00:23 GMT -5
Is it a common thing to public this kind of document online? I mean it's not so usual in Italy.
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Post by pothos on Feb 14, 2013 13:28:50 GMT -5
Is my old memory playing tricks but wasn't there a major case about 20 years ago where Kim Basinger lost a legal battle with the producers of Boxing Helena for millions when they claimed she had verbaly commited to a role. Her defence of a non written contract lost the case.
It all strikes me as very odd but the trade papers cited Gerard as a member of the cast we knew he was cast in this movie something ver odd has gone on for months now. I hope Alan and Gerard always get written contracts from now on.
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Post by elenoire on Feb 14, 2013 14:23:13 GMT -5
www.deadline.com/2013/02/emmettfurla-sued-by-financier-over-motor-city-loan/A film financing company claims Emmett/Furla Films owes it over $2.6 million for a loan for the now shuttered Motor City and it wants the courts to ensure it can get the cash back. In its Petition for Provisional Relief Pending Arbitration (read it here) filed Wednesday, Row 1 Entertainment says that it provided a short-term bridge loan to EFF last July for $1,735,000. The money was intended for pre-production financing for Motor City and was supposed to be paid back on October 9, 2012. However, EFF suspended production on Motor City on September 1 because of scheduling and release date hassles. The Albert Hughes directed project has not been resurrected, star Gerald Butler is going after EFF for pay-or-play money and Row 1 says despite repeated efforts it hasn’t gotten its dough. “As a result of Defendants’ failure to timely pay the full amount of the principal and interest owed under the Loan Agreement, additional interest and late fees have accrued. As of the date of the filing of this Petition, the amount Defendants owe to Row 1, including the principal sum, interest and late payments, totals $2,682,743.83. Defendants continue to incur 5 % late fee charges every 30 days they fail to repay the Amount Due,” says the petition. Row 1 says it has instigated arbitration proceedings with EFF and filed Wednesday’s civil case issuance of Writs of Attachment “to prevent Defendants from further dissipating the funds owed to Row I and thereby rendering the eventual arbitration award ineffectual.” The company also wants all legal costs covered and the usual “for such other and further relief as the Court many deem just and proper.” Row 1 Entertainment is represented by Brian Wolf and Daniel Gutenplan of Lavely & Singer.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 14, 2013 15:55:47 GMT -5
Thanks elenoire for posting that new article,I was reading the comments for this article and some interesting comments: check them out at -- www.deadline.com/2013/02/emmettfurla-sued-by-financier-over-motor-city-loan/I'm happy that Gerry took some action since he took loses for also OHF. But, I must say I am a little concerned about Gerry suing producers since most of the time when you hear about actors doing that they do not come out looking very good or winning. I can't help but think in someways it is almost thought it is better to just walk away with your loses than be known for as an actor who sues producers . I fear it could make it harder for him to find a job, what do you think?
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Post by jhawk on Feb 14, 2013 21:53:56 GMT -5
I heard these guys have not a good rep & not good for the business so he could be doing HW a favor. G knows when to do this kind of case without endangering himself.
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Post by elenoire on Aug 16, 2013 16:16:18 GMT -5
www.thewrap.com/movies/article/emmettfurla-sued-motor-city-second-unit-director-breach-contract-111341Emmett/Furla Sued by 'Motor City' Second-Unit Director for Breach of Contract Charles Parish alleges breach of oral agreement on canceled project Producers Randall Emmett and George Furla were sued this week for allegedly failing to pay the second-unit director from "Motor City," a film that was canceled before shooting even began. Charles Parish is suing the producers (above), their company Emmett/Furla Films and the limited liability companies set up for the production for $65,000 in damages. He alleges breach of oral and written agreements and breach of implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, according to court documents obtained by TheWrap. In the suit, filed in California Superior Court, Parish claims he shouldered thousands of dollars in expenses related to pre-production work on the film. His attorneys write that he frequently commuted from the Czech Republic to Georgia and California while working on concept art and scouting locations for the film. He alleges that the producers refused to compensate him because they claimed he did not have a written agreement. "Defendants failed to arrange and/or maintain financing and distribution for the film and terminated production on the film to plaintiff's detriment," the suit reads. Through a spokeswoman, Emmett said a check has been sent to Parish, but said that the crew member had no agreement with Emmett/Furla Films "Every vendor with an agreement was paid out for 'Motor City,'" Emmett said in a statement to TheWrap. "The suit has no merit." "There are no outstanding balances," he added. "Motor City" was financed by producer Emmett/Furla, but production on the revenge thriller ended in the summer of 2012 when backing for the revenge thriller fell through with two weeks to go before cameras started rolling. Joel Silver’s Dark Castle was set to produce the picture, with Albert Hughes directing, and Warner Bros. was set to distribute it. The abrupt cancelation left roughly $500,000 in unpaid bills, with crew members complaining publicly that Emmett/Furla was ducking calls and delaying payments. Many of those crew members have subsequently reported that they have been compensated for their work. It also prompted a $5.1 million breach of contract suit from Gerard Butler, who had signed to star in the film. A spokeswoman for Emmett/Furla Films said the dispute with Butler has been resolved.
Parish did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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