Director Singleton to sue studios

Director and producer John Singleton is suing Paramount Pictures and MTV Films for at least $20m, claiming fraud and breach of contract.

Fri, 21 Oct, 2011 - 08:49

Director and producer John Singleton is suing Paramount Pictures and MTV Films for at least $20m, claiming fraud and breach of contract.

In a complaint filed in Los Angeles, Singleton claims the studios failed to uphold an agreement connected with the distribution rights to 2005’s 'Hustle & Flow'.

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Courts Entertainment Heathrow Place: Los Angeles Person: Singleton Person: John Singleton Person: Martin Singer Person: Singer Organisation: Paramount Pictures Organisation: MTV Films Organisation: Paramount Organisation: Lions Gate

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