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FANTASTIC FILMS wins $2.1M award against Uwe Boll

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Judge rules against Uwe Boll
Fantastic Films claimed breach of contract and libel
By Leslie Simmons

Nov 11, 2008, 05:31 PM ET
A Los Angeles judge has confirmed a $2.1 million arbitration award against German filmmaker Uwe Boll over a breach of contract and libel claim by sales arm Fantastic Films International.

Fantastic Films and owner Roxane Barbat, which had exclusive worldwide sales rights to Boll's films, claimed breach of contract and libel against the producer.

An arbitrator found Boll had either taken those deals away from FFI or failed to pay commissions on several films sold internationally to more than 45 countries, including "Bloodrayne," "In the Name of the King" and "Postal." The court confirmed the arbitration award Nov. 5.

The judgment includes $200,000 in damages to Barbat for her libel claims that Boll sent e-mail to FFI buyers disparaging the company.

Boll's publicist in Canada could not be reached for comment.

The court also confirmed the arbitrator's findings that Boll's testimony was not credible about events that conflicted with e-mails sent from Boll to Barbat, said Lincoln Bandlow, her Century City lawyer.

"My clients are pleased that the arbitrator's rulings, as confirmed by the court, acknowledge my clients' hard work in securing numerous distribution deals on behalf of Mr. Boll and his films, and the judgment simply allows that hard work to finally be rewarded," Bandlow said.
Judge rules against Uwe Boll
Fantastic Films claimed breach of contract and libel
By Leslie Simmons

Nov 11, 2008, 05:31 PM ET

A Los Angeles judge has confirmed a $2.1 million arbitration award against German filmmaker Uwe Boll over a breach of contract and libel claim by sales arm Fantastic Films International.

Fantastic Films and owner Roxane Barbat, which had exclusive worldwide sales rights to Boll's films, claimed breach of contract and libel against the producer.

An arbitrator found Boll had either taken those deals away from FFI or failed to pay commissions on several films sold internationally to more than 45 countries, including "Bloodrayne," "In the Name of the King" and "Postal." The court confirmed the arbitration award Nov. 5.

The judgment includes $200,000 in damages to Barbat for her libel claims that Boll sent e-mail to FFI buyers disparaging the company.

Boll's publicist in Canada could not be reached for comment.

The court also confirmed the arbitrator's findings that Boll's testimony was not credible about events that conflicted with e-mails sent from Boll to Barbat, said Lincoln Bandlow, her Century City lawyer.

"My clients are pleased that the arbitrator's rulings, as confirmed by the court, acknowledge my clients' hard work in securing numerous distribution deals on behalf of Mr. Boll and his films, and the judgment simply allows that hard work to finally be rewarded," Bandlow said.

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1. london gamer comments:
December 09, 2008Someone told us that Fantastic Films is taking over Boll's assets in Germany, Canada and the US because Boll can't pay the award. Does anyone have an update on this? Looks like Boll will not own any of his movies any more.

[–] anspruchsvoiier 15 years ago

nobody likes boll except for himself and a few confused retards, but what does that post have to do with the 5th commandment?? go spam elsewhere

[–] fred-416 15 years ago

Hey anspruchvoiier - there's nobody spamming here, stop and think before making accusations. The post re the FANTASTIC FILMS award is here because according to IMDB Boll is also selling this title - THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT. So if the award in question remains unpaid by Boll it will definitely negatively impact TFC in a variety of ways as well.