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Entertainment · Television & streaming · published 2026-08-25 · via Deadline

Blackbox Multimedia Takes Legal Action Against Paramount's Channel 5 Over Abandoned Crime Series

Blackbox Multimedia, producer of shows like The Ex-Wife for Channel 5, is suing the Paramount-owned UK broadcaster over the wrongful termination of a production deal. The dispute involves a crime drama that collapsed in advanced production earlier this year, with details withheld to protect an individual's identity. The producer alleges it is owed money, marking an unusual legal challenge from a long-term supplier against a major buyer.

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