Discovery Channel is suing the Hillstrand Bros. on Deadliest Catch
Discovery Channel Sues "Deadliest Catch" Hillstrand Brothers for $3M For 'Jumping Ship'
September 21, 2010 02:36 PM EDT
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Discovery Channel has sued "Deadliest Catch" brothers, Captains Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand. The Discovery Channel enterprise filed a legal action for $3 million against the fishermen, citing a breach of contract, lost revenue, and ratings from not completing their filming contractual obligations.
What led to the Discovery Channel lawsuit?
According to an ABC News report, "Discovery"is suing the "Deadliest Catch" for not living up to their commitments to continue a spin-off of the popular show, now in its fifth season. The only furtherance of the film was the completion of preliminary principal photography. However, much more effort was needed to complete the film for broadcasting. Discovery Channel concludes in the law suit that without the "Deadliest Catch" Hillstrand brothers, there could be no film, and an economic hardship would follow.
"The Hillstrand Defendants determined that they would reverse course, dishonor their promises, and refuse to render the services necessary to complete 'Hillstranded,'" reads the chief complaint in the "Discovery" law suit.
An attorney for Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand, said in a statement that the lawsuit is frivolous. He said it is replete with greed, and that "Discovery" should allow the two hard-working fishermen to move on with their lives, according to the Hollywood Reporter via The Wrap.
"The recent actions of Discovery Communications are an astonishing and shameful instance of arrogance and greed run amok," attorney Jeff Cohen said in a statement.
Not the same after the death of Captain Phil Harris
Cohen, in his statement denouncing the "Discovery" suit against the "Deadliest Catch" brothers, said that the death of Captain Phil Harris has been tough on all the cast. He said that in view of the fact that Discovery Channel is not operating in good faith, as evidenced by their lack of compassion following Captain Phil Harris' death, his clients want out.
Now that Discovery Channel has sued "Deadliest Catch" brothers Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand, it is obvious that their return to the show is unlikely. Is the Discovery Channel, "Deadliest Catch" lawsuit an example of corporate greed, or is their merit in maintaining a contractual agreement by any means necessary?
Discovery Channel Sues "Deadliest Catch" Hillstrand Brothers for $3M For 'Jumping Ship'
September 21, 2010 02:36 PM EDT
views: 2620 | comments: 1
Discovery Channel has sued "Deadliest Catch" brothers, Captains Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand. The Discovery Channel enterprise filed a legal action for $3 million against the fishermen, citing a breach of contract, lost revenue, and ratings from not completing their filming contractual obligations.
What led to the Discovery Channel lawsuit?
According to an ABC News report, "Discovery"is suing the "Deadliest Catch" for not living up to their commitments to continue a spin-off of the popular show, now in its fifth season. The only furtherance of the film was the completion of preliminary principal photography. However, much more effort was needed to complete the film for broadcasting. Discovery Channel concludes in the law suit that without the "Deadliest Catch" Hillstrand brothers, there could be no film, and an economic hardship would follow.
"The Hillstrand Defendants determined that they would reverse course, dishonor their promises, and refuse to render the services necessary to complete 'Hillstranded,'" reads the chief complaint in the "Discovery" law suit.
An attorney for Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand, said in a statement that the lawsuit is frivolous. He said it is replete with greed, and that "Discovery" should allow the two hard-working fishermen to move on with their lives, according to the Hollywood Reporter via The Wrap.
"The recent actions of Discovery Communications are an astonishing and shameful instance of arrogance and greed run amok," attorney Jeff Cohen said in a statement.
Not the same after the death of Captain Phil Harris
Cohen, in his statement denouncing the "Discovery" suit against the "Deadliest Catch" brothers, said that the death of Captain Phil Harris has been tough on all the cast. He said that in view of the fact that Discovery Channel is not operating in good faith, as evidenced by their lack of compassion following Captain Phil Harris' death, his clients want out.
Now that Discovery Channel has sued "Deadliest Catch" brothers Jonathan and Andy Hillstrand, it is obvious that their return to the show is unlikely. Is the Discovery Channel, "Deadliest Catch" lawsuit an example of corporate greed, or is their merit in maintaining a contractual agreement by any means necessary?
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