The Real-Life Legal Controversy Behind Max's The Pitt Explained
Jan 10, 2025 · Ongoing since August, The Pitt lawsuit was filed by Sherri Crichton, the widow of writer and ER creator Michael Crichton. Her claim is that The Pitt is ostensibly an ER reboot, or rather a copycat, and thus, she and Crichton's heirs are owed money for the new Max series. As her lawsuit said. "The Pitt’ is ‘ER. 'It’s not like ‘ER.’.
Warner Bros. TV Responds To Michael Crichton 'The Pitt' vs 'ER' …
Nov 5, 2024 · Warner Bros. TV, the studio behind ER and the upcoming The Pitt, has officially responded to the breach of contract lawsuit filed by Sherri Crichton.
'ER' Lawsuit: Michael Crichton Estate Sues Over Noah Wyle's 'The Pitt'
Nov 5, 2024 · Max ‘s forthcoming medical drama The Pitt “is a completely different show from ER,” Warner Bros. Television said in a recent legal filing that contradicts claims made by the estate of ER creator...
Michael Crichton's Widow Claims Noah Wyle's 'The Pitt' Is 'ER ... - Variety
Aug 27, 2024 · Michael Crichton‘s widow filed a lawsuit Tuesday alleging that the upcoming Max series “The Pitt,” starring Noah Wyle, is an unauthorized reboot of “ER.”
'ER' creator Michael Crichton's estate calls 'The Pitt' a ripoff
Aug 28, 2024 · The estate of late author Michael Crichton is suing Warner Bros. over the new show "The Pitt," which it claims is essentially a reboot of "ER."
‘The Pitt’ Is An Illegal ‘ER’ Ripoff, Michael Crichton ... - Forbes
Aug 28, 2024 · The estate of blockbuster author and “ER” creator Michael Crichton is suing Warner Bros. Television, actor Noah Wyle and several key crew members involved in an upcoming Max show called “The...
The Legal Drama Between 'The Pitt' and 'ER,' Explained - Collider
4 days ago · The Michael Crichton Estate Has Filed a Lawsuit Against 'The Pitt' Michael Crichton became a well-known name in Hollywood in the 1990s; his books inspired many hit projects , such as Jurassic Park ...
'The Pitt' Lawsuit Decision Delayed as Judge Mulls Warner Bros
Michael Crichton created and executive produced the original "ER," which ran for 15 seasons from 1994 to 2009. The author and screenwriter died on Nov. 4, 2008 at age 66.
Michael Crichton estate sues over 'The Pitt,' says it's 'ER' reboot
Aug 28, 2024 · According to a complaint filed Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court and reviewed by Entertainment Weekly, Crichton's estate is suing Warner Bros. Television, Wyle, and executive producers John...
Michael Crichton Estate Lawsuit Won't Impact 'The Pitt ... - The …
Nov 12, 2024 · The lawsuit, which claims “The Pitt” is a breach of Crichton’s “ER” contract, alleges that after a lengthy, years-long negotiation to make a reboot that ultimately fell through, Warner...