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Cadillac F1 Ad Sparks Michael Bay Lawsuit Over Ambition vs. Amicable Resolve
business4 hours ago

Cadillac F1 Ad Sparks Michael Bay Lawsuit Over Ambition vs. Amicable Resolve

Cadillac's Formula 1 debut ad, aired during the Super Bowl and invoking JFK's space-race era, is the subject of a lawsuit by director Michael Bay who says he contributed ideas and would have directed. Cadillac says the creative direction was set before his involvement and expects an amicable resolution. Bay seeks about $1.5 million in fees plus punitive damages, while the team emphasizes the ad's overall success and aims for a settlement.

via Road & Track|
#breach-of-contract#business#cadillac-f1
Bay Alleges Cadillac Stole His Super Bowl Ad Ideas in $1.5M Lawsuit
business1 day ago

Bay Alleges Cadillac Stole His Super Bowl Ad Ideas in $1.5M Lawsuit

Action-film director Michael Bay filed a breach-of-contract and fraud lawsuit in Los Angeles seeking at least $1.5 million, claiming Cadillac’s F1 Super Bowl spot was developed for and directed by him but the company later sidelined him and allegedly copied his ideas and work; the suit cites a 25-year GM relationship and demands compensatory damages (at least $1.5M) plus punitive damages.

via Rolling Stone|
#business#cadillac#f1
entertainment6 months ago

Michael Bay and Will Smith Split Over 'Fast and Loose' Creative Disputes

Michael Bay has exited Netflix's action film 'Fast and Loose' due to creative differences with star Will Smith. The film, which involves a crime boss with amnesia leading a double life as a CIA agent, is aiming for a 2026 production start, with a new director to be attached. The project has been in development since before the 2022 Oscars incident involving Smith.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#entertainment#fast-and-loose#film-production