Netflix Wins $8.8 Million in Fight Over Planned TV Series
What was the reason for the arbitrator ruling in favor of Netflix in the dispute with director Carl Erik Rinsch?
The arbitrator ruled in favor of Netflix in the dispute with director Carl Erik Rinsch because Mr. Rinsch failed to deliver any episodes of the science-fiction series "Conquest" after selling the show to Netflix in 2018. Netflix had to write off the $55 million they had spent on the project, and the arbitrator awarded the company nearly $9 million in damages. Rinsch's erratic behavior, including claims of discovering Covid-19's secret transmission mechanism and predicting earthquakes and lightning strikes, contributed to Netflix's decision to cancel the development of "Conquest" in early 2021.
How much in damages was Netflix awarded by the arbitrator in this dispute?
The arbitrator awarded Netflix $9 million in damages in the dispute with Hollywood director Carl Erik Rinsch over the science-fiction series "Conquest" that never aired1.
Why did Netflix decide to cancel the development of the "Conquest" series?
Netflix decided to cancel the development of the "Conquest" series in early 2021 due to the erratic behavior of its director, Carl Erik Rinsch. His behavior included claiming to have discovered Covid-19's secret transmission mechanism and telling his wife, a producer on the show, that he could predict earthquakes and lightning strikes. These actions contributed to the decision to cancel the project, which had already been facing issues related to missed production milestones.