Austin Siegemund-Broka
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George Lucas has seen 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens' and 'really liked it'
George is still one with the Force. → Read More
Rolling Stone Sued For $25M by Fraternity Implicated in Rape Story
The lawsuit from the University of Virginia frat joins cases from three former members and the associate dean of the university. → Read More
Tupac Biopic Producer Brings $10M Lawsuit Over Secret Star Casting
Emmett/Furla Oasis claims Morgan Creek broke the companies' co-producing agreement for the long-delayed film by hiring an actor and setting a production schedule without the required consulting and approval. → Read More
Jay Z Wins Copyright Trial Over Egyptian "Big Pimpin' " Sample
The judge found the plaintiff lacked standing for his copyright lawsuit against the rapper and producer Timbaland. → Read More
Jay Z Wins Copyright Trial Over Egyptian 'Big Pimpin' Sample
Jay Z’s got 99 problems, but an unfavorable verdict in the trial over his hit “Big Pimpin’” ain’t one. → Read More
Jay Z Wins Copyright Trial Over Egyptian 'Big Pimpin' Sample
Jay Z’s got 99 problems, but an unfavorable verdict in the trial over his hit “Big Pimpin’” ain’t one. → Read More
63-year-old stuntman sues Sony after allegedly being clotheslined on the set of 'Amazing Spider-Man 2'
And his name was removed from the film's credits. → Read More
Power Business Managers 2015: TPG's Bill McGlashan Talks CAA Ownership, China Backers
One of Hollywood's most under-the-radar yet influential dealmakers on Wednesday revealed the strategy behind his company's investments in Creative Artists Agency and the STX Entertainment studio. → Read More
Hollywood Agencies Escape Antitrust Claim Over TV Packaging Fees in Poaching Lawsuit
A Friday ruling permits a talent boutique to pursue some allegations against UTA and ICM Partners → Read More
Relativity's Ryan Kavanaugh Sued For "Delayed" Payment to Film Backer
A company that loaned Relativity funds for distribution says the mogul owes $7.5 million. Kavanaugh said "not be making any payment." → Read More
Snoop Dogg Sues Pabst Over Alcohol Endorsement Deal
The rapper claims he's owed part of the company's 2014 sale thanks to his contract to promote Blast by Colt 45. → Read More
Former 'X Factor' Contestant Sues Claiming Audition Was "Altered"
Sally Hessnice says the producers of the Simon Cowell singing competition distorted her voice and manipulated footage of her audience. → Read More
How Kickstarter Topped $100M in Documentary Financing (and 10 Unusual Films That Benefited)
A version of this story first appeared in the May 29 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. → Read More
Universal's Donna Langley: 'Fifty Shades' Sequel Will Be "More of a Thriller"
"Failure is a great learning tool," the studio's chairman said at THR's annual Power Lawyers breakfast of the road to her recent box-office successes. → Read More
Damon Lindelof Renewing Overall Deal With Warner Bros. TV (Exclusive)
The studio produces his HBO drama 'The Leftovers.' → Read More
Mischa Barton Sues Mother, Claiming Talent Management Exploitation
The 'O.C.' star is accusing her mother of withholding her career earnings. → Read More
'The Osbournes' VH1 Reboot at Center of Jack Osbourne Lawsuit
Like with any family, The Osbournes reboot planned for VH1 is seeing infighting. → Read More
'The Osbournes' VH1 Reboot at Center of Jack Osbourne Lawsuit
The son of Ozzy Osbourne says production partners are unjustly claiming they partially own rights to the reality series, which VH1 is reviving this year. → Read More
CAA Sues UTA and Two Agents for a "Lawless Midnight Raid" (Exclusive)
The suit alleges "a desperate attempt to steal clients and employees" in response to the industry-shaking defection of 10 agents on Tuesday and Wednesday. → Read More
CAA Sues UTA and Two Agents for a "Lawless Midnight Raid" (Exclusive)
On the heels of the exit of 10 Creative Artists Agency agents to United Talent Agency, CAA has filed a massive lawsuit against its rival and two of the defecting agents for what it calls a "lawless midnight raid." → Read More