Screenwriter Salkin Sues 'Yellowstone' Creator Over Copyright Claim

Screenwriter Salkin Sues 'Yellowstone' Creator Over Copyright Claim

Screenwriter Lauren J. Salkin's lawsuit alleges that Taylor Sheridan and several studios copied her 2016 pitch for a western drama, and the complaint seeks monetary damages and a court injunction, according to The Independent. Salkin filed the federal suit in the United States, naming Sheridan, Paramount Network, Elevate Entertainment, 101 Studios and other studios as defendants, as reported by Variety and the Los Angeles Times.

参与者

Lauren J. Salkin Taylor Sheridan 101 Studios Paramount Elevate Entertainment Danny Huston Gil Birmingham

地点

Paramount Network

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2026年八月24日
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Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing writer’s idea in copyright lawsuit
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing writer’s idea in copyright lawsuit

The Independent • 08月24日 03:10

A lawsuit claims Taylor Sheridan and several studios copied a 2016 TV series pitch, seeking damages and an injunction.

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2026年八月23日
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Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing writer’s idea in copyright lawsuit
Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan accused of stealing writer’s idea in copyright lawsuit

The Independent • 08月23日 14:15

A lawsuit claims Taylor Sheridan and several studios copied a 2016 TV series pitch, seeking damages and an injunction.

可信度 68% 操纵 32% 中立
Taylor Sheridan Sued by Writer for Allegedly Stealing Yellowstone Idea
Taylor Sheridan Sued by Writer for Allegedly Stealing Yellowstone Idea

The Hollywood Reporter • 08月23日 03:41

TV writer Lauren J. Salkin has filed a copyright lawsuit claiming her 10-year-old series concept was used without permission in the Paramount Network series Yellowstone.

可信度 72% 操纵 8% 中立
Taylor Sheridan sued by writer claiming he stole ‘Yellowstone’ idea
Taylor Sheridan sued by writer claiming he stole ‘Yellowstone’ idea

Los Angeles Times • 08月23日 00:00

A Virginia journalist claims her series concept was used without permission in the TV drama "Yellowstone" and its spinoffs, filing a federal lawsuit against writer-director Taylor Sheridan and associated studios.

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2026年八月22日
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Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing 'Yellowstone' From 2016 Pitch
Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing 'Yellowstone' From 2016 Pitch

Variety • 08月22日 19:56

Screenwriter Lauren J. Salkin has filed a copyright lawsuit claiming that the TV series "Yellowstone" was derived from her 2016 pitch for a western drama, naming Taylor Sheridan and several production companies as defendants.

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Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing 'Yellowstone' Idea in Lawsuit
Taylor Sheridan Accused of Stealing 'Yellowstone' Idea in Lawsuit

TheWrap • 08月22日 17:59

Virginia writer Lauren J. Salkin alleges her 2016 pitch "Sovereign Nation" was used as the basis for the TV series Yellowstone and seeks an injunction and damages.

可信度 72% 操纵 8% 中立