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Producer alleges she was cut from profits after rescuing Obsession’s cut
entertainment1 month ago

Producer alleges she was cut from profits after rescuing Obsession’s cut

Leonora Ann Darby, an executive producer on Obsession, filed a California state suit accusing Tea Shop Productions’ James Harris and Mark Lane of breaching a 2024 agreement to treat her as an equal producer and share one-third of net profits after Obsession became a global hit, despite her central role in restoring the film’s cut and finalizing it for release. The complaint seeks a full accounting and unpaid profit participation, arguing a years-long pattern of diminishing her recognition and compensation even as the movie grossed hundreds of millions on a tiny budget.

via Yahoo|
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Producer Sues Tea Shop Over Alleged Exclusion From 'Obsession' Profits
legal1 month ago

Producer Sues Tea Shop Over Alleged Exclusion From 'Obsession' Profits

Leonora Ann Darby has sued Tea Shop Productions co-founders James Harris and Mark Lane in California, alleging they breached a 2024 agreement by excluding her from net profits on the horror hit 'Obsession.' Darby claims she acted as lead producer, rescuing the film’s edit and post-production, but was denied her promised one-third share despite the movie grossing over $500 million. The lawsuit, filed August 28, seeks a full accounting and damages, while defendants have not responded.

via TheWrap|
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Producer Darby Sues Tea Shop for Withholding Share of $510M 'Obsession' Profits
legal1 month ago

Producer Darby Sues Tea Shop for Withholding Share of $510M 'Obsession' Profits

Leonora Ann Darby has filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Tea Shop Productions and its co-founders, James Harris and Mark Lane, alleging they denied her a promised one-third share of the net profits from the horror hit 'Obsession.' The film, which grossed over $510 million worldwide on a budget under $800,000, was a major success for Focus Features. Darby claims she was treated as a subordinate despite an agreement for equal producer status and compensation. The lawsuit seeks an accounting of profits and unpaid wages, noting that Darby received only a single $300,000 payment. The complaint highlights her role in rescuing the film's production and distribution, including its sale to Focus Features at the Toronto Film Festival.

via Deadline|
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Tea Shop’s Obsession: How Two Indie Producers Backed a First-Time Director to a Global Hit
entertainment4 months ago

Tea Shop’s Obsession: How Two Indie Producers Backed a First-Time Director to a Global Hit

The Hollywood Reporter profiles Tea Shop Productions founders James Harris and Mark Lane, who discovered Curry Barker’s The Chair, funded Obsession with a modest budget, and built a global hit by prioritizing creative control and operating outside the major studio system. The piece traces their rise with hits like 47 Meters Down and Fall, their commitment to backing first-time directors, and how Obsession has given them more freedom to pursue projects they love.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
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