Overview
- Gaumont confirmed a temporary postponement and said it is conducting a thorough review of intellectual property questions.
- Apple removed trailers, press pages, and listings last week, effectively scrubbing the show from its platforms.
- French journalist Clément Garin first flagged the similarities to Shoot, a work controlled by Fairbairn’s estate.
- Sources say Apple and Gaumont learned of the potential overlap only after marketing began for the planned Dec. 3 launch.
- Reports indicate lawyers are assessing options, and cast and crew were instructed not to discuss the project.