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Writer accuses Yellowstone creator of copying her Sovereign Nation idea

Lauren J. Salkin is suing Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan and several affiliated entities, alleging he stole her 10+-year development of Sovereign Nation by copying its core concepts for Yellowstone. She says she submitted a completed pilot, series bible, and pitch deck to Elevate Entertainment in 2016–2017, and claims Sheridan’s team indicated he was unavailable for TV projects before Yellowstone was greenlit months later. The suit cites purported similarities in the show’s design, and HBO reportedly rejected a Sheridan pitch for Yellowstone due to these similarities. Salkin seeks an injunction, damages, profits, and a jury trial; Yellowstone aired 2018–2024 and has spawned multiple spinoffs.

via Yahoo|

#copyright-lawsuit #entertainment #lauren-j-salkin

entertainment1 day ago•18 min saved

Writer Alleges Yellowstone Creator Stole Sovereign Nation Concept

TV writer Lauren J. Salkin sues Taylor Sheridan, Paramount, Elevate Entertainment and NBCUniversal, claiming her long-developed pitch for a show called Sovereign Nation shares major similarities with Yellowstone—including tribal governance, casino-centered power and land disputes—and that Sheridan was initially unavailable for TV projects before Yellowstone's 2018 debut. She seeks damages, profits and an injunction to stop future infringement; reps for the defendants have not commented.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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entertainment2 days ago•4 min saved

Writer Sues Taylor Sheridan, Claiming Yellowstone Idea Borrowed From 'Sovereign Nation'

A federal lawsuit filed Aug. 22, 2026 accuses Taylor Sheridan of copying Lauren J. Salkin’s idea for a tribal-governance drama called Sovereign Nation to create Yellowstone and its spin-offs; the suit recounts Salkin’s submission to Sheridan’s reps and seeks injunctive relief and damages.

via Los Angeles Times|

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entertainment2 days ago•5 min saved

Lawsuit Alleges Yellowstone Originates from 2016 Pitch Sovereign Nation

A California lawsuit filed by writer Lauren J. Salkin alleges that Taylor Sheridan, Paramount, NBCUniversal and associated producers copied her 2016 pitch Sovereign Nation to create Yellowstone, claiming the show replicates Salkin’s expressive choices and elements (such as a tribal casino hub, land disputes, and lease structures). She seeks an injunction and damages, with reps for the parties not commenting.

via TheWrap|

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entertainment2 days ago•15 min saved

Yellowstone Copied? Writer Alleges 2016 Pitch Infringement

Writers Lauren J. Salkin has filed a copyright lawsuit accusing Taylor Sheridan and the producers of using her 2016 Western pitch Sovereign Nation to develop Yellowstone. The suit alleges copied elements such as a tribal casino central to political power, land-development schemes, and long lease structures, and says Sheridan’s team rejected her pitch in 2016 but Yellowstone was greenlit soon after, premiering on Paramount Network in 2018. Representatives for the defendants have not commented publicly.

via Variety|

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entertainment2 days ago•17 min saved

Writer accuses Yellowstone creator of stealing idea, files copyright suit

Entertainment writer Lauren J. Salkin has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Taylor Sheridan, NBCUniversal, and Paramount, alleging Yellowstone copied her pilot concept and characters from a 2016–2017 submission titled Sovereign Nation; she seeks an injunction against further infringement and damages.

via Page Six|

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world2 years ago•10 min saved

Sealand: The World's Smallest State with a Royal Family

Sealand, the world's smallest state, is a micronation located seven miles off the coast of England. With a land mass the size of two tennis courts, Sealand has only one permanent resident, Mike Barrington. Originally a nautical fort constructed during World War II, Sealand declared its independence in 1967 and has its own currency, postage stamps, constitution, and national anthem. The Bates family, who established Sealand, faced challenges from the British government and rogue invaders but have remained committed to their sovereign nation. Today, Sealand relies on online sales of noble titles to sustain its budget.

via CBS News|

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