As the sun sets on one of AMC’s most profitable franchises.

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it’s time for yet another lawsuit over those profits.

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The producers of the show are once again suing AMC.

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Earlier, Frank Darabont has also sued the network.

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The suits claim Studios chose to offer a reduced licensing fee to Networks.

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Frank Darabont sued AMC over this issue in 2013.

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A judge ruled in favor of AMC against the producers in 2020.

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The another lasuit by producers was dismissed by the judge in April 2022.

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AMC Networks settled with Darabont last year for $200 million.

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AMC paid $200 million to Frank Darabont and CAA to avoid a New York jury’s review.

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