Michael Crichton’s estate has overcome a challenge and can move ahead with its lawsuit alleging the Max medical drama The Pitt is derivative of Crichton’s 1990s TV hit ER, a Los Angeles judge ...

A lawsuit filed by the estate of Michael Crichton over the alleged similarities between “ER” and the new Max medical drama “The Pitt” has been allowed to proceed, a judge ruled this week.

A judge has allowed the estate of Michael Crichton to pursue its lawsuit over the Max show “The Pitt,” which the estate argues is an unauthorized reboot of “ER.” Crichton’s widow ...

UPDATE, 8:38 AM: (WBD statement added) The Pitt is officially coming back for a second season Max declared on Valentines’ Day, and the legal fray between Michael Crichton’s widow and Warner ...

By Winston Cho A lawsuit against Warner Bros. Television over its ER revival look-alike from the estate of Michael Crichton, holder of the rights to the medical drama created by the prolific ...

Michael Crichton was a master of sci-fi and techno ... In a departure from his usual speculative subject matter, Disclosure instead examines workplace dynamics and sexual harassment.

Crichton’s work has inspired filmmakers, scientists, and countless budding writers. Like the dinosaurs he brought back to life, Michael Crichton’s legacy will live on.

A judge has allowed the estate of Michael Crichton to pursue its lawsuit over the Max show “The Pitt,” which the estate argues is an unauthorized reboot of “ER.” Crichton’s widow, Sherri, sued Warner ...