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Sydney Morning Herald
12 minutes ago
- Sydney Morning Herald
Rebel Wilson ‘deliberately undermined' her own film, new lawsuit claims
Now Holden's production company A.I Film – which splits the rights to The Deb with Wilson and her mother via her company Camp Sugar – has filed its own case in the NSW Supreme Court on Thursday morning. A.I's legal team, Patrick George, Jeremy Marel and barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC, allege in filings that Wilson knowingly spread false information online and breached her contractual duties, effectively blocking the film's launch. 'Wilson threatened the Australian distributor of the film that she would obtain an injunction to prevent its release, when the contractual documents plainly prevented her from obtaining an injunction,' the lawsuit documents obtained by the Herald allege. 'As a result of that threat, the Australian distributor withdrew its proposal to distribute the film.' A major part of the long-running battle over The Deb is Wilson's public allegations of sexual misconduct by a producer towards MacInnes in a Bondi penthouse. 'Making false accusations undermines real victims and I won't be the subject of a fabricated narrative.' The Deb star Charlotte MacInnes MacInnes, according to the lawsuit, has denied any misconduct took place. 'Making false accusations undermines real victims and I won't be the subject of a fabricated narrative,' MacInnes is quoted as saying in the lawsuit. But in September last year, Wilson allegedly used the official Instagram account of The Deb to double down on the claims, saying a producer asked MacInnes to shower with them. 'The fact this girl has been employed now by this 'producer' in the lead role of production … and given a record label – should be all the proof you need as to why she has now changed her story,' Wilson wrote. In May this year, Wilson allegedly accused the 25-year-old lead actress of lies and supporting the producers, after she was filmed singing Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club aboard a billionaire's yacht at the Cannes Film Festival. 'Charlotte MacInnes in a culturally inappropriate Indian outfit on Len Blavatnik's luxury yacht in Cannes – ironically singing a song from a movie that will never get released because of her lies and support for the people blocking the film's release,' Wilson allegedly wrote. 'So glad you got your record deal Charlotte at the expense of the 300 people who worked on The Deb and really wanna see it released.' On Thursday, MacInnes told the Herald she just wants The Deb to be released. 'I love this film and I can't wait for it to be released. It would be wonderful if these proceedings can help make that happen,' MacInnes said in a statement. The Australian lawsuit is seeking damages, an apology and corrective advertising at the expense of Wilson or her company, Camp Sugar. Sources close to the case believe the dispute overshadowing the film is tied to the Australian Writers Guild's (AWG) choice not to award Wilson a writing credit for the film. The Deb was written for the stage by Hannah Reilly, and it was Reilly who received the sole screenplay credit for the film. Loading Lawyers in the US defamation case say Wilson's 'obsession with taking credit … at the expense of young, talented women' has morphed into a smear campaign against others working on the film. 'What followed [the Australian Writers Guild ruling] has been a series of personal attacks and false accusations, most recently targeting Charlotte – who I cast in the original stage production,' Reilly told Variety Australia this year. A.I Film told the Herald that the movie, and the hard work of the hundreds involved, should be seen 'far and wide'. 'These proceedings are regrettable but essential to ensure The Deb 's timely release. It's a joyous, fun film, and we are sure that audiences are going to love it,' the A.I statement read.
The Age
12 minutes ago
- The Age
Rebel Wilson ‘deliberately undermined' her own film, new lawsuit claims
Now Holden's production company A.I Film – which splits the rights to The Deb with Wilson and her mother via her company Camp Sugar – has filed its own case in the NSW Supreme Court on Thursday morning. A.I's legal team, Patrick George, Jeremy Marel and barrister Sue Chrysanthou SC, allege in filings that Wilson knowingly spread false information online and breached her contractual duties, effectively blocking the film's launch. 'Wilson threatened the Australian distributor of the film that she would obtain an injunction to prevent its release, when the contractual documents plainly prevented her from obtaining an injunction,' the lawsuit documents obtained by the Herald allege. 'As a result of that threat, the Australian distributor withdrew its proposal to distribute the film.' A major part of the long-running battle over The Deb is Wilson's public allegations of sexual misconduct by a producer towards MacInnes in a Bondi penthouse. 'Making false accusations undermines real victims and I won't be the subject of a fabricated narrative.' The Deb star Charlotte MacInnes MacInnes, according to the lawsuit, has denied any misconduct took place. 'Making false accusations undermines real victims and I won't be the subject of a fabricated narrative,' MacInnes is quoted as saying in the lawsuit. But in September last year, Wilson allegedly used the official Instagram account of The Deb to double down on the claims, saying a producer asked MacInnes to shower with them. 'The fact this girl has been employed now by this 'producer' in the lead role of production … and given a record label – should be all the proof you need as to why she has now changed her story,' Wilson wrote. In May this year, Wilson allegedly accused the 25-year-old lead actress of lies and supporting the producers, after she was filmed singing Chappell Roan's Pink Pony Club aboard a billionaire's yacht at the Cannes Film Festival. 'Charlotte MacInnes in a culturally inappropriate Indian outfit on Len Blavatnik's luxury yacht in Cannes – ironically singing a song from a movie that will never get released because of her lies and support for the people blocking the film's release,' Wilson allegedly wrote. 'So glad you got your record deal Charlotte at the expense of the 300 people who worked on The Deb and really wanna see it released.' On Thursday, MacInnes told the Herald she just wants The Deb to be released. 'I love this film and I can't wait for it to be released. It would be wonderful if these proceedings can help make that happen,' MacInnes said in a statement. The Australian lawsuit is seeking damages, an apology and corrective advertising at the expense of Wilson or her company, Camp Sugar. Sources close to the case believe the dispute overshadowing the film is tied to the Australian Writers Guild's (AWG) choice not to award Wilson a writing credit for the film. The Deb was written for the stage by Hannah Reilly, and it was Reilly who received the sole screenplay credit for the film. Loading Lawyers in the US defamation case say Wilson's 'obsession with taking credit … at the expense of young, talented women' has morphed into a smear campaign against others working on the film. 'What followed [the Australian Writers Guild ruling] has been a series of personal attacks and false accusations, most recently targeting Charlotte – who I cast in the original stage production,' Reilly told Variety Australia this year. A.I Film told the Herald that the movie, and the hard work of the hundreds involved, should be seen 'far and wide'. 'These proceedings are regrettable but essential to ensure The Deb 's timely release. It's a joyous, fun film, and we are sure that audiences are going to love it,' the A.I statement read.
West Australian
12 minutes ago
- West Australian
Qatar Airways: Australian women granted right to sue airline for invasive searches at Hamad Airport
Five Australian women who were subjected to invasive internal examinations at Doha's Hamad International Airport after being forcibly removed from a Qatar Airways flight have secured the right to pursue legal action against the airline following an important Federal Court appeal victory. The women experienced the ordeal in October 2020, when airport police ordered dozens of female passengers off the aircraft for internal checks after a newborn baby was found abandoned in a bin at the airport. Shocked and distressed by the experience and the lack of an apology from Qatar Airways, the women are taking legal action against the airline, the airport operator MATAR, and Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority. In April 2024, Justice John Halley ruled the women's claim could not proceed under the Montreal Convention, reasoning that the invasive examinations did not occur during embarking or disembarking the plane. The women, represented by Marque Lawyers, appealed, arguing the searches took place as part of the disembarking process and that airline staff were aware. On Thursday, the Federal Court overturned the initial dismissal, with Justice Angus Stewart stating, 'There is no sufficiently high degree of certainty that what happened to the (women) in the ambulance could not ultimately be found to have been in 'the course of any operations of embarking or disembarking'... That issue can only be decided at trial and not on a summary basis.' The court also ruled that the women could pursue claims against MATAR for the conduct of those who performed the examinations. Justice Stewart noted, 'It cannot be concluded with sufficient confidence at this stage that the appellants (women) have or will have no basis to plead that the 'nurse' was an employee or a true agent of MATAR. It is also an error to conclude that MATAR's duty of care cannot possibly extend to the circumstances in and around the ambulance.' The appeal against Qatar's Civil Aviation Authority, however, was dismissed. The court ordered Qatar Airways and MATAR to pay the appeal costs, and the case will now return to the Federal Court for trial. 'The Full Court has set aside the orders of the primary judge summarily dismissing the claims against Qatar Airways and giving strike out relief in favour of MATAR. It has also granted liberty to the (women) to apply to file amended pleadings and ordered Qatar Airways and MATAR to pay the costs of the appeal. As regards QCAA, the Full Court has dismissed the appeal with costs,' Justice Stewart concluded. Marque Lawyers partner Damian Sturzaker said, 'Our clients endured a traumatic experience on that night in Doha and they deserve to have their day in court and compensation for their suffering.' 'They have shown enormous courage in standing up for what they believe is right and we will continue to support them as the case continues to the Federal Court,' he added. In 2023, Transport Minister Catherine King blocked Qatar Airways' application for increased flights into Australia, partly citing this case. The airline denies any wrongdoing, maintaining it cannot be held responsible for actions taken by airport police. If you or someone you know needs help, contact 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732). Lifeline: 13 11 14.
