Gilliams Don Quixote Rights Issue Resolved?
By
Garth Franklin -
Sunday, June 24th 2018 10:15 am
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Filmmaker Terry Gilliams The Man Who Killed Don Quixote still lives. A few days ago came word that the Paris Court of Appeal had ruled in former producer Paul Brancos favor in the drawn-out legal battle between him and Gilliam.
However now comes word that its not true that Gilliam lost the films rights. Gilliams current producer Mariela Busuievsky tells El Espanol (via The Playlist) that the filmmakers production company retains the films rights and the reports saying Branco had won was merely a case of Branco overstating his victory.
Reportedly no frame of the film was shot under the contract between Gilliam and Branco, and thus Branco doesnt have any claim to the movie rights. However, since Gilliam didnt properly terminate his contract with Branco per French law he will still have to pay Alfama at least $11,600 in damages.
Once Gilliam has paid said damages, the legal issues are over and a distributor needs to be secured with plans currently being made for European territories, and US distribution is on the way shortly with many options reportedly on hand.
By
Garth Franklin -
Sunday, June 24th 2018 10:15 am
http://cdn2.darkhorizons.com/wp-con...illiams-don-quixote-rights-issue-resolved.jpg
Filmmaker Terry Gilliams The Man Who Killed Don Quixote still lives. A few days ago came word that the Paris Court of Appeal had ruled in former producer Paul Brancos favor in the drawn-out legal battle between him and Gilliam.
However now comes word that its not true that Gilliam lost the films rights. Gilliams current producer Mariela Busuievsky tells El Espanol (via The Playlist) that the filmmakers production company retains the films rights and the reports saying Branco had won was merely a case of Branco overstating his victory.
Reportedly no frame of the film was shot under the contract between Gilliam and Branco, and thus Branco doesnt have any claim to the movie rights. However, since Gilliam didnt properly terminate his contract with Branco per French law he will still have to pay Alfama at least $11,600 in damages.
Once Gilliam has paid said damages, the legal issues are over and a distributor needs to be secured with plans currently being made for European territories, and US distribution is on the way shortly with many options reportedly on hand.
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