Matt Damon and Ben Affleck production company faces defamation lawsuit over 'The Rip'

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's production company is facing a defamation lawsuit tied to the project 'The Rip'. The legal action was reported on May 12, 2026.

The production company founded by the two actors is the target of the suit, which centers on claims related to the film 'The Rip' according to available reports. No additional details about the plaintiffs or specific allegations have been disclosed in initial coverage. The development comes as the company continues its work in film production.

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon shaking hands with Netflix executives over a multi-year streaming deal contract, with company logos and 'The Rip' film imagery in the background.
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Artists Equity signs multi-year streaming deal with Netflix

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Ben Affleck and Matt Damon's production company, Artists Equity, has entered a multi-year first-look streaming, production, and distribution agreement with Netflix. The deal positions Artists Equity as the lead studio for its films on the platform, following the success of their recent release 'The Rip.' This partnership builds on an existing theatrical arrangement with Sony Pictures.

In the latest filing in his federal lawsuit against Intrepid Studios' board and investors, former CEO Steven Sharif accused opponents of a coordinated defamation campaign. Posted to the Ashes of Creation Discord on April 14, 2026, the statement shares new court exhibits—including threatening texts from key investors Rob Dawson and Jason Caramanis—in response to allegations of fund misuse.

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Netflix executives firmly rejected claims that they instruct creators to restate film and series plots multiple times for distracted viewers. The denial followed recent comments from Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, as well as an Oscars sketch. Executives emphasized respect for creators and savvy audiences.

Paris Jackson has accused her father's estate executors of mishandling the production of the biopic Michael, citing costly reshoots due to a 1994 settlement agreement. The estate defends its management and highlights Paris's substantial benefits from their work. A hearing on estate accounts is set for Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

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Blake Lively voiced gratitude for U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman's ruling dismissing most claims in her lawsuit against 'It Ends With Us' co-star Justin Baldoni and others, while allowing retaliation, aiding and abetting retaliation, and breach of contract claims to proceed to a jury trial on May 18 in New York City. She shared her reaction on Instagram Stories on April 3 amid ongoing public scrutiny.

Oscar winner Tom McCarthy has assembled a star-studded cast for his upcoming feature drama, co-financed by Sony Pictures Classics. The untitled project, based on Nathaniel Rich's book Losing Earth, stars Paul Rudd, Evan Peters, and Tatiana Maslany among others. Filming is set to begin next month.

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Several crew members walked off the set of Jonathan Majors' upcoming action film from The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend in South Carolina due to safety issues. The strike followed an incident where Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne fell through an unsecured window. IATSE called the action on March 26 amid broader labor and safety complaints.

 

 

 

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