The world will get to see Lifetime's take on "Steel Magnolias" on Sunday after all. A judge in Los Angeles Superior Court denied an injunction request from Victoria White, the executive producer of the 1989 film "Steel Magnolias," requesting that the adaptation be barred from airing as part of a lawsuit against Lifetime, A&E Networks and Sony Pictures Television, a representative from Sony TV told TheWrap. Also read: Lifetime's Anna Nicole Smith Biopic Gets a Totally "Psycho" Director White filed suit earlier this week, alleging breach of contract and breach of implied covenant,...
- 10/5/2012
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Despite the lawsuit from original Steel Magnolia producer Victoria White, things appear to be moving full steam ahead. The cast of this newly invisioned Steel Magnolias posed for photos at the advanced opening of the film at the Paris Theater. Don't they look lovely? Steel Magnolia stars: Queen Latifah, Phylicia Rashad, Alfre Woodard, Condola Rashad, and Jill Scott, Adepero Oduye, Tory Kittles, and Justin Martin. Steel Magnolias is set to premiere Sunday, October 9th at 9pm Et on Lifetime.
- 10/4/2012
- by Natasha Greeves
- ShadowAndAct
A producer on the original Steel Magnolias has sued Lifetime over its upcoming remake of the 1989 film, The Hollywood Reporter reports.
Victoria White, an executive producer on the Julia Roberts film, filed the suit Monday, charging that Sony Pictures Television, Lifetime Entertainment and A&E Television Networks made the new TV movie without her permission or an agreement to the underlying rights.
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Victoria White, an executive producer on the Julia Roberts film, filed the suit Monday, charging that Sony Pictures Television, Lifetime Entertainment and A&E Television Networks made the new TV movie without her permission or an agreement to the underlying rights.
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- 10/2/2012
- by Sadie Gennis
- TVGuide - Breaking News
Steel Magnolias, the TV movie based on the blockbuster film, was announced with much fanfare by Sony Pictures Television, Lifetime Entertainment, and A&E Television Networks. Now Victoria White, who was an executive producer on the movie, is suing all three over the TV series saying she was never contacted regarding her rights in the property. She is charging breach of contract, good faith, fair dealing, and is seeking injunctive relief before the October 7th debut. She also wants screen credits, fees, and a portion of net profits. Read the lawsuit here. Lifetime’s remake of the 1989 feature film stars Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott, Adepero Oduye and Rashad’s daughter Condola Rashad star. Related: Lifetime To Remake ‘Steel Magnolias’ With All-Black Cast...
- 10/2/2012
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline Hollywood
Steel Magnolias, the TV movie based on the blockbuster film, was announced with much fanfare by Sony Pictures Television, Lifetime Entertainment, and A&E Television Networks. Now Victoria White, who was an executive producer on the movie, is suing all three over the TV series saying she was never contacted regarding her rights in the property. She is charging breach of contract, good faith, fair dealing, and is seeking injunctive relief before the October 7th debut. She also wants screen credits, fees, and a portion of net profits. Read the lawsuit here. Lifetime’s remake of the 1989 feature film stars Queen Latifah, Alfre Woodard, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott, Adepero Oduye and Rashad’s daughter Condola Rashad star. Related: Lifetime To Remake ‘Steel Magnolias’ With All-Black Cast...
- 10/2/2012
- by NIKKI FINKE
- Deadline TV
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