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Rebel Wilson sued by film producers over alleged sabotage of The Deb

AI Film is suing Rebel Wilson. She allegedly breached contracts. She also created smear websites. These were meant to sabotage her directorial debut The Deb.

Rebel Wilson faces court allegations. She allegedly breached contracts and directorial duties.

She engaged in misleading conduct and made damaging false statements on her film The Deb. AI Film claims she posted to her 11 million Instagram followers in July 2024.

She made false statements about producers. The statements said they engaged in inappropriate conduct, stole funds, and blocked the film's release.

According to the claim, Wilson allegedly caused websites to be created. These websites included amandaghostsucks.com.

They were meant to smear producer Amanda Ghost. Wilson denies the allegations.

She filed a counter-claim. She is seeking almost $800,000 in production fees and costs owed to her company Camp Sugar.

In July this year, Wilson won a defamation case against MacInnes. MacInnes had alleged Wilson's posts defamed her.

11 million
Instagram followers
Almost 800,000 dollars
Counter-claim amount
Vince Holden, Gregor Cameron, Amanda Ghost
Producers named
July 2024
Posts date

Why it mattersThe dispute shows tensions in film production. It raises questions about creative control and producer conduct. It shows the power of social media accusations in professional relationships.

AustraliaThe case is being litigated in NSW Supreme Court and involves an Australian actress and Australian film industry players, drawing attention to entertainment law disputes.

Corroborated byperthnow.com.au

✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 3 d ago

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