London -- Indie production house Studio Lambert and Channel 4 have been accused of faking scenes in "The Jacksons Are Coming" a 2008 docudrama about members of the Jackson family considering moving to English coastal county of Devon.
Matt Fiddes, a local karate instructor and former bodyguard of Michael Jackson, is suing Channel 4 and the producers, alleging that his portrayal in the documentary was unfair and that elements of the show were made up.
Channel 4, Studio Lambert and the film's producer Jane Preston, have defended the show and say the legal tussle, due to begin in the High Court in June, will be "fiercely fought." They robustly defended the documentary, refuting any suggestions of wrongdoing.
"We are confident that they can and will demonstrate the honesty and truthfulness of this documentary at trial," the three parties said.
In court documents for Fiddes, his lawyers claim he was libeled by...
Matt Fiddes, a local karate instructor and former bodyguard of Michael Jackson, is suing Channel 4 and the producers, alleging that his portrayal in the documentary was unfair and that elements of the show were made up.
Channel 4, Studio Lambert and the film's producer Jane Preston, have defended the show and say the legal tussle, due to begin in the High Court in June, will be "fiercely fought." They robustly defended the documentary, refuting any suggestions of wrongdoing.
"We are confident that they can and will demonstrate the honesty and truthfulness of this documentary at trial," the three parties said.
In court documents for Fiddes, his lawyers claim he was libeled by...
- 2/5/2010
- by By Mimi Turner
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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