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Man Files Lawsuit, Claims 'Hangover Part II' Stole from His Life Story

Jeremy Taylor — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:00:37 +0000

Michael Alan Rubin claims the story for ‘The Hangover Part II’ was stolen from a screenplay he wrote about his disastrous honeymoon in Thailand. Now, he’s suing Warner Bros. for an unspecified amount of money, claiming the sordid tale is his. According to Rubin, he married a Japanese woman in 2007. However, during their Asian honeymoon she dumped him [...]

Unnamed Actress Sues IMDb for Publishing Her Real Age

Jeff Giles — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:00:14 +0000

In a move that brings renewed focus to the dearth of quality film roles for women over 40, an actress has filed suit against the Hollywood database website IMDb for publishing her real age.

In the complaint, the plaintiff, who filed as “Jane Doe,” asserts that her IMDb listing has cost her potential work because “in the entertainment industry, youth is king.”

Passenger Sues Continental Airlines for Severely Turbulent Flight [VIDEO]

Don Deane — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:48:12 +0000

A Texas woman has decided to sue Continental Airlines and three other air carriers for mental trauma she endured during a particularly hellish flight. What, did she have to sit through ‘The Smurfs’ on the in-flight movie? Colleen O’Neal alleges that a flight to Houston took off despite reports of severe weather. During the 20-minute trip, [...]