Charlie Kessler Sues 'Stranger Things' Creators for Breach of Implied Contract | THR News

Charlie Kessler Sues 'Stranger Things' Creators for Breach of Implied Contract | THR News

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The video discusses a lawsuit against the Duffer brothers, creators of 'Stranger Things', by Charlie Kessler, who claims they stole his concept for the show. Kessler alleges he pitched a similar idea at a 2014 party, which he says led to an implied contract. He seeks an injunction and financial compensation. The video also covers the financial success of 'Stranger Things' and the cast's salary negotiations. Netflix and the Duffers have not commented on the lawsuit.

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Who are the creators of Stranger Things being sued by?

Netflix

Charlie Kessler

Michael Kernan

Tribeca Film Festival

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What event did Charlie Kessler allegedly pitch his concept at?

Sundance Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival

Toronto Film Festival

Tribeca Film Festival

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What are the titles of Charlie Kessler's works that he claims Stranger Things is based on?

The Montauk Story and Montauk

The Montauk Project and Montauk

The Montauk Project and The New York Story

The New York Project and Montauk

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What is Charlie Kessler seeking in his lawsuit against the Duffers?

A meeting with Netflix executives

A new series deal

An injunction and damages

A public apology

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What was Netflix's response to the lawsuit?

They issued a public statement

They settled the lawsuit

They countersued Charlie Kessler

They declined to comment