‘Narcos’ Producer José Padilha Sues Fellow EP Eric Newman Over Show Profits

Perez’s kids are so lucky – and they know it! He exposes them to such eclectic and COOL experiences! And people too! Our 7 year old loves JoJo Siwa. We do too! And we got to meet her!!!! Lots to share about that! Plus, Mia accompanied Perez to the Los Angeles premiere of the Alanis Morissette musical, Jagged Little Pill, at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. She shares her thoughts. And we share ours! Watch!

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Justin Bieber made fun of her first car, suggesting she "burn it."The YouTube star posted a TikTok video that shows a 2018 Instagram picture in which she gushed about her new custom car, which she received as a Christmas gift. The convertible was highly colorful and featured her name and face on the hood. A post shared by JoJo Siwa (@itsjojosiwa)After posting the photo, Justin commented, "burn it." A few days later, JoJo posted a photo with a cardboard cutout of The Biebs in the car.

suing the show’s director Eric Newman over an alleged $1 million in unpaid revenue and breach of contract, claiming that his producing partner did not report certain profits totaling in the “several millions of dollars,” which reneges on a previous agreement to split all incomes received 50-50.“Despite Plaintiffs’ efforts to obtain information and documents from Defendants concerning their receipt of revenues, income, and proceeds arising from or connected with ‘Narcos,’ Defendants have steadfastly refused to meaningfully communicate with Plaintiffs or otherwise provide Plaintiffs with any information or documents concerning the revenues, income, and proceeds Defendants have received based on ‘Narcos’ and have concealed all information from Plaintiffs concerning payments Defendants have received from the exploitation and huge success of Narcos,” the suit, which was filed with the Los Angeles Superior Court and demands a jury trial, reads.As a result of his claims, Padilha is also suing for breach of fiduciary duties and seeking punitive damages, which while not yet “fully ascertained,” he believes to total over $1 million.

Rachel DeLoache Williams is suing Netflix.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer A producer behind the hit Netflix series “Narcos” has filed a lawsuit claiming he is owed more than $1 million in unpaid profits on the show. José Padilha sued fellow producer Eric Newman, claiming that Newman has breached an agreement to split all profits on the show 50-50. The complaint alleges that Newman and his company have received “several millions of dollars in revenues arising from or connected with ‘Narcos’ that have not been reported to Plaintiffs.” The suit seeks to recoup 50% of all unreported revenues, as well as punitive damages. Newman has a longstanding relationship with Netflix. He is currently producing “Rebel Moon,” the streamer’s mega-budget sci-fi epic from director Zack Snyder. In addition to “Narcos,” his other Netflix projects include “Bright,” with Will Smith, and “Hemlock Grove,” which was the second show the streamer ever produced.

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