Robert Kirkman et al v. AMC Film Holdings LLC et al
| Robert Kirkman, Robert Kirkman LLC, Gale Anne Hurd, Valhalla Entertainment, Inc, David Alpert, Circle of Confusion Productions LLC, New Circle of Confusion AMC Film Holdings LLC; AMC Network Entertainment LLC; AMC Networks Inc. Productions, Inc., Charles Eglee, United Bongo Drum, Inc., Glen Mazzara, Valhalla Motion Pictures, Inc. and New Circle of Confusion Productions, Inc. |
| AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc., 44 Strong Productions, Inc. and DOES 1 to 40 |
| 2:2022cv09101 |
| December 15, 2022 |
| US District Court for the Central District of California |
| Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha |
| Alexander F MacKinnon |
| Contract: Other |
| 28 U.S.C. § 1441 Notice of Removal - Breach of Contract |
| Both |
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| Filing 28 SEALED OPPOSITION RE NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #18 , Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal,, #23 filed by Plaintiffs David Alpert, Circle of Confusion Productions LLC, Charles Eglee, Gale Anne Hurd, Robert Kirkman, Glen Mazzara, New Circle of Confusion Productions, Inc., Robert Kirkman LLC, United Bongo Drum, Inc., Valhalla Entertainment, Inc.(Eisenberg, Sheldon) |
| Filing 27 OPPOSITION re: NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #18 filed by Plaintiffs David Alpert, Circle of Confusion Productions LLC, Charles Eglee, Gale Anne Hurd, Robert Kirkman, Glen Mazzara, New Circle of Confusion Productions, Inc., Robert Kirkman LLC, United Bongo Drum, Inc., Valhalla Entertainment, Inc. (Attachments: #1 Appendix of Secondary Authorities Cited in Plaintiffs' Opposition to Motion to Dismiss, #2 Proposed Order Denying Motion to Dismiss)(Eisenberg, Sheldon) |
Filing 26
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Orin S. Snyder to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc. and designating Ilissa S. Samplin as local counsel #24 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (lc)
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| Filing 25 SEALED DOCUMENT (Sealed Memorandum and Exhibit) re NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case #18 , Order on Motion for Leave to File Document Under Seal,, #23 filed by Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Exhibit)(Samplin, Ilissa) |
| Filing 24 First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Orin S. Snyder to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34698096) filed by Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order regarding Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice) (Samplin, Ilissa) |
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Filing 23
ORDER GRANTING DEFENDANTS' APPLICATION FOR LEAVE TO FILE DOCUMENTS UNDER SEAL #19 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The court further finds the proposed redactions are narrowly tailored to seal only the sealable materials.Document Portion to be Sealed: Darabont Settlement Entirety; Defendants Motion to Dismiss Redacted Portions. The court, therefore, GRANTS the Application and GRANTS Defendants leave to file the unredacted versions of these documents within seven (7) days of this Order. The clerk will not convert the documents submitted with the Application into a new filing. (lc)
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Filing 22
ORDER GRANTING STIPULATION TO SET BRIEFING SCHEDULE #17 FOR DEFENDANTS' MOTION TO DISMISS #18 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha: The court hereby ORDERS that: 1. Plaintiffs' deadline to respond to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss shall be February 10, 2023; and 2. Defendants deadline to file their reply in support of their Motion to Dismiss shall be February 24, 2023. (lc)
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Filing 21
ORDER SETTING SCHEDULING CONFERENCE by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. Scheduling Conference set for 3/17/2023 at 01:00 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (tf)
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| Filing 20 SEALED DECLARATION IN SUPPORT OF APPLICATION to file document Settlement and Unredacted Motion to Dismiss under seal #19 filed by Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Unredacted Document, #2 Unredacted Document)(Samplin, Ilissa) |
| Filing 19 APPLICATION to file document Settlement and Unredacted Motion to Dismiss under seal filed by Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order, #2 Redacted Document, #3 Redacted Document)(Samplin, Ilissa) |
| Filing 18 NOTICE OF MOTION AND MOTION to Dismiss Case filed by Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc.. Motion set for hearing on 3/10/2023 at 01:30 PM before Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (Attachments: #1 Memorandum Memorandum of Law in Support of Motion, #2 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Motion, #3 Declaration Declaration In Support of Motion, #4 Exhibit A, #5 Exhibit B, #6 Exhibit C, #7 Exhibit D, #8 Exhibit E, #9 Exhibit F, #10 Exhibit G, #11 Exhibit H) (Samplin, Ilissa) |
| Filing 17 STIPULATION for Extension of Time to File filed by Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order)(Edelman, Scott) |
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Filing 16
ORDER GRANTING APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Brian C. Ascher to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc. designating Ilissa S. Samplin as local counsel #15 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (lc)
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| Filing 15 Second APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Brian C. Ascher to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34609580) filed by Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order regarding Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice) (Samplin, Ilissa) |
| Filing 14 RESPONSE BY THE COURT TO NOTICE TO FILER OF DEFICIENCIES IN FILED DOCUMENT RE: First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Brian C. Ascher to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34540166) #12 by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. The document is stricken.Refer to CM/ECF No. 13. (lc) |
| Filing 13 NOTICE of Deficiency in Electronically Filed Pro Hac Vice Application RE: First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Brian C. Ascher to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34540166) #12 . The following error(s) was/were found: Local Rule 5-4.3.4 Application not hand-signed. Other error(s) with document(s): Please note that electronic, image or stamp signatures are not allowed for either applicant or local counsel. See Instructions for Applicants (1). (lt) |
| Filing 12 (STRICKEN PER 12/29/2022 G112B ORDER RESPONSE DOCKET NO. 14).First APPLICATION of Non-Resident Attorney Brian C. Ascher to Appear Pro Hac Vice on behalf of Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc. (Pro Hac Vice Fee - $500 Fee Paid, Receipt No. ACACDC-34540166) filed by Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Proposed Order regarding Application to Appear Pro Hac Vice) (Samplin, Ilissa) Modified on 12/29/2022 (lc). |
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Filing 11
INITIAL STANDING ORDER upon filing of the complaint by Judge Fernando L. Aenlle-Rocha. (tf)
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| Filing 10 STIPULATION Extending Time to Answer the complaint as to AMC Film Holdings LLC answer now due 1/13/2023; AMC Network Entertainment LLC answer now due 1/13/2023; AMC Networks Inc. answer now due 1/13/2023, filed by Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC; AMC Network Entertainment LLC; AMC Networks Inc..(Edelman, Scott) |
| Filing 9 Notice filed by Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc.. of Filing Notice of Removal With Superior Court (Attachments: #1 Exhibit A, #2 Exhibit 1, #3 Exhibit Samplin Decl. Exs. A-B, #4 Exhibit Samplin Decl. Exs. C-L, #5 Exhibit Samplin Decl. Ex. M, #6 Exhibit Samplin Decl. Ex. N, #7 Declaration of Anne Kelly, #8 Certificate of Interested Parties, #9 POS)(Edelman, Scott) |
| Filing 8 PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc., re Notice to Counsel Re: Consent to Proceed before a US Magistrate Judge - optional html form #7 , Notice to Parties of Court-Directed ADR Program (ADR-8) - optional html form #6 , Notice of Assignment to United States Judges(CV-18) - optional html form #5 served on December 19, 2022. (Edelman, Scott) |
| Filing 7 Notice to Counsel Re Consent to Proceed Before a United States Magistrate Judge. (jtil) |
| Filing 6 NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (jtil) |
| Filing 5 NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Fernando L Aenlle-Rocha and Magistrate Judge Alexander F. MacKinnon. (jtil) |
| Filing 4 CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Defendants AMC Film Holdings LLC, AMC Network Entertainment LLC, AMC Networks Inc.. (Edelman, Scott) |
| CONFORMED COPY OF COMPLAINT filed by Plaintiffs Circle of Confusion Productions LLC, Gale Anne Hurd, New Circle of Confusion Productions, Inc., United Bongo Drum, Inc., Robert Kirkman LLC, Charles Eglee, Valhalla Entertainment, Inc, Robert Kirkman, Glen Mazzara, David Alpert in Los Angeles Superior Court on 11/14/2022, attached to Samplin Decl as Exhibit A. (jtil) |
| Filing 3 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles Superior Court, case number 22STCV35987) with filing fee previously paid ($410 paid on 12/15/2022, receipt number 35056909), filed by plaintiff Circle of Confusion Productions LLC, Gale Anne Hurd, New Circle of Confusion AMC Film Holdings LLC; AMC Network Entertainment LLC; AMC Networks Inc. Productions, Inc., United Bongo Drum, Inc., Robert Kirkman LLC, Charles Eglee, Valhalla Entertainment, Inc, Robert Kirkman, Glen Mazzara, David Alpert. (Attachments: #1 Declaration DECLARATION OF ILISSA SAMPLIN IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS AMC FILM HOLDINGS LLCS, AMC NETWORK ENTERTAINMENT LLCS, AND AMC NETWORKS INC.S NOTICE OF REMOVAL, #2 Exhibit Declaration of Ilissa Samplin - EXHIBITS)(Edelman, Scott) |
| Filing 2 CERTIFICATE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiff All Plaintiffs, identifying Plaintiff Robert Kirkman LLC; Plaintiff Gale Anne Hurd; Plaintiff Valhalla Entertainment, Inc.; Plaintiff David Alpert; Plaintiff Circle of Confusion Productions LLC; Plaintiff New Circle of Confusion Productions, Inc.; Plaintiff Charles Eglee; Plaintiff United Bongo Drum, Inc.; Plaintiff Glen Mazzara; Plaintiff 44 Strong Productions, Inc.; Defendant AMC Film Holdings LLC; Defendant AMC Network Entertainment LLC; and Defendant AMC Networks Inc.. (Attachments: #1 Civil Cover Sheet Cover Sheet)(Edelman, Scott) |
| Filing 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL from Los Angeles Superior Court, case number 22STCV35987 Receipt No: ACACDC-34486094 - Fee: $402, filed by Plaintiff Circle of Confusion Productions LLC, Gale Anne Hurd, New Circle of Confusion AMC Film Holdings LLC; AMC Network Entertainment LLC; AMC Networks Inc. Productions, Inc., United Bongo Drum, Inc., Robert Kirkman LLC, Charles Eglee, Valhalla Entertainment, Inc, Robert Kirkman, Glen Mazzara, David Alpert. (Attachments: #1 Declaration DECLARATION OF ANNE KELLY IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS AMC FILM HOLDINGS LLCS, AMC NETWORK ENTERTAINMENT LLCS, AND AMC NETWORKS INC.S NOTICE OF REMOVAL, #2 Declaration DECLARATION OF ILISSA SAMPLIN IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS AMC FILM HOLDINGS LLCS, AMC NETWORK ENTERTAINMENT LLCS, AND AMC NETWORKS INC.S NOTICE OF REMOVAL, #3 Affidavit Proof of Service) (Attorney Scott A Edelman added to party David Alpert(pty:pla), Attorney Scott A Edelman added to party Circle of Confusion Productions LLC(pty:pla), Attorney Scott A Edelman added to party Charles Eglee(pty:pla), Attorney Scott A Edelman added to party Gale Anne Hurd(pty:pla), Attorney Scott A Edelman added to party Robert Kirkman(pty:pla), Attorney Scott A Edelman added to party Glen Mazzara(pty:pla), Attorney Scott A Edelman added to party New Circle of Confusion AMC Film Holdings LLC; AMC Network Entertainment LLC; AMC Networks Inc. Productions, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Scott A Edelman added to party Robert Kirkman LLC(pty:pla), Attorney Scott A Edelman added to party United Bongo Drum, Inc.(pty:pla), Attorney Scott A Edelman added to party Valhalla Entertainment, Inc(pty:pla))(Edelman, Scott) |
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