Kirkman and Moore Settle "The Walking Dead" Lawsuit

[CBR News]

In a joint statement, Robert Kirkman and Tony Moore confirm lawsuits relating to the rights for "The Walking Dead" have been settled "to everyone's mutual satisfaction."


Full article here.

[wildstorm3]

It's funny how no one sues over a property that sucks. People only want recognition on stuff that makes them money. Imagine if Marvel decides to make a Slapstick or NFL Superpro movie. Just think of all the people that will come out of the woodwork and claim they had something to do with it. They only want the recognition now that it will make them a few bucks but as of now there are properties that people had a hand in that they don't anything to do with.

[Squashua]

I don't know where to begin with how incorrect your statement is, wildstorm3, so I'll choose to ignore it henceforth.

From what I can tell, once the lawyers get involved, the only way to make changes to things is through lawsuits and through lawyers, and with WD being licensed so publicly and popularly, the lawsuit is probably the only legally recognizable way any alterations to accreditation can be performed. Mr. Moore was there in the beginning; not sure why he left the property (probably due to other concerns like Fear Agent, etc.), but he did.

We may never know the true concerns involved here, but it was likely easier to also lump the other "lesser known" properties in with the suit(s).

[DonC]

It's funny how no one sues over a property that sucks. People only want recognition on stuff that makes them money. Imagine if Marvel decides to make a Slapstick or NFL Superpro movie. Just think of all the people that will come out of the woodwork and claim they had something to do with it. They only want the recognition now that it will make them a few bucks but as of now there are properties that people had a hand in that they don't anything to do with.

Since you clearly know all the facts in this case, perhaps you'd like to share with the rest of us?

[wildstorm3]

No I don't know all the facts since I have the same info as you. My point is is that he didn't file any lawsuit until AFTER the first season of Walking Dead where he thought he should get a bigger piece even after he signed a contract. He was fine with the payments he was getting before the series came out but once it became a big hit he saw a big cash cow and wanted moore.

[Lot 49]

No I don't know all the facts since I have the same info as you. My point is is that he didn't file any lawsuit until AFTER the first season of Walking Dead where he thought he should get a bigger piece even after he signed a contract. He was fine with the payments he was getting before the series came out but once it became a big hit he saw a big cash cow and wanted moore.

So what? He co-created the property and felt he was entitled to more and mislead about the deal...

[DonC]

No I don't know all the facts since I have the same info as you. My point is is that he didn't file any lawsuit until AFTER the first season of Walking Dead where he thought he should get a bigger piece even after he signed a contract. He was fine with the payments he was getting before the series came out but once it became a big hit he saw a big cash cow and wanted moore.

And? Moore alleged that Kirkman misled him about the rights, basically swindling them out from under Moore. Should Moore have just shrugged that off?

[SUPERECWFAN1]

And? Moore alleged that Kirkman misled him about the rights, basically swindling them out from under Moore. Should Moore have just shrugged that off?

He's be insane to walk away from really millions of dollars really. Because who else would walk away from that knowing they likely are owed a percentage and know they could cash in. Kirkman is already cashing in big time. Its only fair Moore would too.

[ER Prest]

I'm just glad they seemingly worked this out quickly and relatively quietly. It's sad when creators fight and sue over properties and it drags on and on. I'm glad they came to an agreement

[nosocialize100]

It's funny how no one sues over a property that sucks. People only want recognition on stuff that makes them money. Imagine if Marvel decides to make a Slapstick or NFL Superpro movie. Just think of all the people that will come out of the woodwork and claim they had something to do with it. They only want the recognition now that it will make them a few bucks but as of now there are properties that people had a hand in that they don't anything to do with.

No sense in spending legal fees on something that has no money in it.

[SamuraiMike]

The whole thing is quite sad - I recall reading that they were childhood friends. Hopefully the right judgement has been reached, whatever it was

[Leocomix]

There's no judgement. Thet didn't go to court but settled.
I was going to ask "What's wrong with that?" to wildstorm3 but I see other posters have already put him in his place.

[DarthCommenter]

No sense in spending legal fees on something that has no money in it.

This is the truth. It's sad but pragmatic.

What's not sad is that this case settled, yay!!!!

[jediracer]

Tony Moore is dead to me. He made a bad decision to walk away from the book in the first place, now he regrets it and is going for the money grab. What a slimeball.

[NinjaMic]

No I don't know all the facts since I have the same info as you. My point is is that he didn't file any lawsuit until AFTER the first season of Walking Dead where he thought he should get a bigger piece even after he signed a contract. He was fine with the payments he was getting before the series came out but once it became a big hit he saw a big cash cow and wanted moore.

oh you