Andy and Jonathan Hillstrand backed out of a ‘Deadliest Catch’ spinoff special. The brothers were half way through finishing a show called ‘Hillstranded’ that would detail their adventures after the crab season is over. After finishing the last season of DC, the boys were due to piece the shows principal photography together with interviews to create a solid and smooth show.
All Discovery’s attempts to set up times to complete the onetime special were met with emails from the Hillstrands’ lawyers. So, the network has resorted to a $3 million lawsuit.
Via Yahoo:
Discovery argues that the failure by Hillstrands to complete work has caused production on the show to remain uncompleted. The company says that the show would have earned significant ratings and that it has suffered substantial losses as a result.
The Hillstrands’ lawyer likened the lawsuit to extortion, and said it might even force his clients to sell their boats and fire their crews. He also took aim at the network’s well-paid top executive.
“The recent actions of Discovery Communications are an astonishing and shameful instance of arrogance and greed run amok,” attorney Jeff Cohen said in a statement.
The report from Yahoo seems to paint the Hillstrands as bailing midshow and not owning up to an agreement. I sincerely hope that isn’t the case.
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What’s going on guys? You two were my second favorite besides Captain Phil. Please reconsider, I watched 8 hours non-stop Deadliest Catch the other day, and I don’t even watch tv. But I have watched the show since it’s beginning.