Taylor Sheridan Sued for Allegedly Stealing 'Yellowstone' Idea

Taylor Sheridan, co-creator of the hit series 'Yellowstone,' is facing a copyright lawsuit. A TV writer alleges that Sheridan stole the idea for the show from a pitch made in 2016.

22 Aug, 14:19 — 23 Aug, 03:30

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This lawsuit could have significant implications for Taylor Sheridan's creative output and the ownership of the highly successful 'Yellowstone' franchise. It raises questions about intellectual property rights and the process of developing television series, especially those with unique and popular concepts.

Key entitiesTaylor Sheridan Lauren J. Salkin Yellowstone Paramount 101 Studios Elevate Entertainment

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varietyMostly Factual6d ago

Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ From 2016 Pitch in Copyright Lawsuit

Writer Lauren J. Salkin has accused Taylor Sheridan of stealing his marquee series “Yellowstone” from her 2016 pitch in a lawsuit filed on Friday. 101 Studios, Paramount and Elevate Entertainment are also listed as defendants. Reps for Sheridan, 101 Studios, Paramount and Elevate Entertainment did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment. In the […]

By Jack Dunn

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual6d ago

Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing ‘Yellowstone’ Idea From TV Writer’s Pitch

In the suit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, Lauren J. Salkin claims she submitted a pilot script and additional materials for a show called 'Sovereign Nation' to Sheridan's management company before Paramount greenlit 'Yellowstone,' which featured numerous similarities to her proposed show.

By Hilary Lewis

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