November 23rd 2023.
Tyrese Gibson's production company, Voltron Entertainment, has been suing Joan Pendergrass, the widow of the late Teddy Pendergrass, for the rights to a life story of her late husband since 2011. Voltron claims that they have lost approximately $450,000 due to her choice to not renew the rights in 2022.
Recently, Joan has filed a response in the case, claiming that the rights for the film actually belonged to Warner Brothers and not Voltron Entertainment. According to the motion, Voltron has no say in negotiations and Warner Brothers is the successor of the Option Agreement.
The magistrate in the case has set a mandatory scheduling conference for December 15, 2023 and the deadline for both parties to file a Joint Rule Report by Dec. 5. This likely means that the case is heading towards a resolution.
Court-mandated settlement conferences are common in civil cases, giving both parties an opportunity to settle out of court before a trial date is set.
Tyrese was very enthusiastic when the news broke of him being set to portray Teddy in the film, which was to be produced by Donald De Line, Lee Daniels, and Tyrese, with Joan as its Executive Producer. Tyrese released a statement expressing his excitement: “I am honored to take this journey. This is the role that I feel I was born to play. Teddy Pendergrass embraced me and before he passed, put the responsibility on my shoulders to tell his story. Being here in this time and in this space and moment with Lee Daniels, Donald De Line, Little Marvin, and Warner Bros. is an answered prayer. Teddy, I just hope we make you, your wife and family proud…Here we go!”
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