Carl Erik Rinsch was accused of using Netflix funds intended to complete a science fiction series to buy cars, cryptocurrency and other luxuries for himself.
The 48-year-old, best known for the 2013 film 47 Ronin, was convicted of federal fraud and money laundering for misusing funds.
47 Ronin made $150 million on a $175-225 million budget and was panned by critics when it came out (13% on Rotten Tomatoes), according to Wikipedia.
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calliope@retrolemmy.com · 13 pts · 44d
47 Ronin made $150 million on a $175-225 million budget and was panned by critics when it came out (13% on Rotten Tomatoes), according to Wikipedia.
snooggums@piefed.world · 10 pts · 44d
I was part of that $150 million in the theater can confirm the reviews are accurate. Aggressively mediocre.
crozilla@lemmy.world · 9 pts · 44d
I like the $700 fine. Wtf?
phdepressed@sh.itjust.works · 4 pts · 44d
That's after the 11M forfeiture. If he made any profit on it seems he still gets that which is wild imo.