The DGA-Producer Pension Plans and trustees sued MGM Pictures in California, alleging that MGM’s licensing arrangement with Epix understated revenue and reduced pension contributions. The plan says MGM owes $540,426 for the 2017–22 audit period and withheld records; these claims remain allegations, and the article says Amazon MGM Studios was asked to comment.
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https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/directors-guild-pension-plan-sues-mgm-alleged-self-dealing-1236633121/
The pay TV-slash-streaming arm of MGM, now called MGM+, allegedly inked a “sweetheart” licensing deal with its owner that shortchanged the union benefits plan.