Paramount Sued In Shocking Lawsuit For Destroying Crime Drama Series

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Paramount is getting sued again. A production company has brought forth a shocking lawsuit against Paramount for destroying a crime drama series, bringing major allegations against the studio. Paramount is currently facing a number of legal challenges, notably as it attempts to push through its buyout of Warner Bros. On Monday, August 24, California Attorney General Rob Bonta pulled a meeting with Paramount, accusing the company of leaks while trying to settle an antitrust lawsuit brought against it. The company has until October 1 to finalize a deal, after which it will need to pay $7 million per day to Warner Bros. shareholders. Image via Paramount Now, a new lawsuit against the studio is being brought into the spotlight. According to Deadline, Blackbox Multimedia is suing Paramount's UK Network, 5, alleging the network wrongfully terminated a production deal with the company. Blackbox, which is the studio behind shows like The Ex-Wife and Benidorm is Murder, alleges that an unnamed show they were developing was axed deep into production. They state they delivered the series to 5 as contractually obligated, and should earn payment for the project. However, 5 states Blackbox never delivered the production at all. The unnamed TV show is based around real-life criminal events, with both Blackbox and 5 refusing public specifications to protect the real identities of people tied to the show. According to 5, the series was pulled due to an individual involved fearing for "their safety and wellbeing." 5 argues Blackbox never informed them of these concerns and walked away themselves, thus not owing the production studio any money. However, Blackbox argues they did raise concerns, stating 5 knew the individual was uncomfortable with their real-world experiences being used in the crime drama TV series. However, 5 alleges this isn't the case, and that it was "a factual drama," arguing this and an alleged lack of delivery means they don't owe Blackbox any money. It's at this point, Blackbox states, the series was reworked into a fictional drama, the production company alleging the project had no ties to any real people when production fell apart. However, 5 alleges this isn't the case, and that it was "a factual drama," arguing this and an alleged lack of delivery means they don't owe Blackbox any money. Jeremy Roberts, an attorney at Sheridans, who is representing Blackbox, released a statement affirming the production studio's story, but stating there would be no further public discussion from them about the matter: We can confirm that our clients, Blackbox Multimedia Limited and Ex-Mas Movie Limited, have issued proceedings against Channel 5 Broadcasting Limited in relation to the purported termination of a production and licence agreement concerning a fictional drama series. Our clients delivered a programme in full compliance with their contractual obligations. They are pursuing their full entitlement through the courts. As the proceedings are ongoing, it would not be appropriate for us or our clients to comment further at this stage. A representative of 5 stated the network does not "comment on ongoing legal matters." More to come...