Rebel jokes as she hails win over film’s producers
Actress Rebel Wilson has emerged victorious in a legal dispute with the producers of her film 'The Deb', with a court awarding her damages after dismissing the producers' claims. Wilson celebrated the outcome by highlighting her law degree, following a contentious battle over the film's production and release.
Why it matters
The case highlights the complexities of independent film production and the legal risks associated with public disputes between creative partners.
- 7.29am . First published at 5.20am
shares Share article A court order to pay $10 in damages hasn’t wiped the smile off Rebel Wilson’s face as she emerged victorious in a bitter legal spat with her latest film’s co-producers.
The Pitch Perfect star directed, co-produced and starred in The Deb , a musical comedy that became the battleground for multiple legal battles in Australia and the US .
Rebel Wilson’s film, The Deb, made just $335,000 at the local box office. Louise Kennerley
Filmed on a $22 million budget, The Deb made just $335,000 at the local box office and is yet to screen outside Oceania.
Wilson’s co-producers allege that shortfall could be traced to her false and derogatory statements about them online.
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