Forbidden Love

The black comedy I Love You Phillip Morris starring Jim Carrey and Ewan McGregor which first premiered at Sundance 2009 has been delayed for a 3rd time over legal snags says Reuters

Producers EuropaCorp out of France claim that the film's U.S. distributor Consolidated Pictures is alleged to owe them $3 million in advance payments. The distribution agreement between the pair was amended earlier this year to allow Consolidated to pay in three installments, but EuropaCorp claims it still has yet to receive any money.

So, last month EC filed a lawsuit alleging breach of contract and copyright infringement. CP has responded claiming EuropaCorp had not delivered the film on time and had breached its own agreement by entering into distribution agreements with several airlines.

EuropaCorp is looking likely to succeed in its case though as they have been granted their request for an injunction with an arbitration to follow in the next two months. The film is now looking likely to be pushed back from late July to sometime in October at the earliest.

Glenn Ficarra and John Requa (Bad Santa) helmed the pic based on a true story about a charismatic conman who escapes the Texas prison system on four separate occasions and is in love with his cellmate.

The film's showcasing of an affectionate gay male relationship at its heart has lead to some divided though generally positive reaction at its festival premiere and subsequent screenings.

Moved from February to March to April and then to July gave rise to media claims of concern over a backlash from select religious/family lobby groups.