Post by jag11 on Jul 8, 2010 15:45:40 GMT -5
'Star Wars' Star Files Lawsuit, Says USA Network Ripped-Off Idea for TV Series
One of the stars of the "Star Wars" trilogy has filed suit in Manhattan federal court alleging USA Network stole his and his older brother's idea for a comedic drama.
The suit was filed by Hayden Christensen, who portrayed the young Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) in the last two "Star Wars" movies.
Christenson and his brother claim they pitched an idea to USA about a "concierge" doctor who makes house calls to the rich and that the network then ripped off their idea with "Royal Pains,".
The lawsuit alleges that a USA executive told them he hadn't heard of concierge doctors before their pitch for their show, called "Housecall," in 2005 and that he thought it was a "fascinating" idea.
A spokeswoman for USA declined to comment, USA is owned by NBC Universal.
One of the stars of the "Star Wars" trilogy has filed suit in Manhattan federal court alleging USA Network stole his and his older brother's idea for a comedic drama.
The suit was filed by Hayden Christensen, who portrayed the young Anakin Skywalker (Darth Vader) in the last two "Star Wars" movies.
Christenson and his brother claim they pitched an idea to USA about a "concierge" doctor who makes house calls to the rich and that the network then ripped off their idea with "Royal Pains,".
The lawsuit alleges that a USA executive told them he hadn't heard of concierge doctors before their pitch for their show, called "Housecall," in 2005 and that he thought it was a "fascinating" idea.
A spokeswoman for USA declined to comment, USA is owned by NBC Universal.