The Real-Life Legal Controversy Behind Max's The Pitt Explained
Jan 10, 2025 · The Pitt's excellent cast of characters revolves around Noah Wyle's Dr. Michael "Robby" Robinavitch, the chief resident and head of the ER at the busy hospital, as he and his …
The Legal Drama Behind Max’s Spiritual 'ER' Spin-Off 'The Pitt'
Jan 18, 2025 · In August 2024, Michael Crichton's estate filed a lawsuit against HBO and Max claiming that The Pitt is an "unauthorized ER reboot" (as per Variety). Crichton, who passed …
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 …
‘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 …
Judge unlikely to pull plug on claims Warner Bros’ Max medical …
3 days ago · "The Pitt" is a "documentary-style" show, the attorney argued, while ER was a "soapy" one. Robert Klieger, a partner at Houston Hennigan who represents the Michael …
'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."
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.”
‘The Pitt’ Lawsuit Decision Delayed as Judge Denies Warner Bros ...
3 days ago · 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. …
Warner Fires Back at Crichton Estate: 'The Pitt' Isn't an 'ER' Reboot
Nov 5, 2024 · Warner Bros. is seeking to throw out a lawsuit filed by the estate of Michael Crichton, which argued that the forthcoming Max series “The Pitt” is an unauthorized reboot of …