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Dateline: 9th May, 2010
Cannibal Cancelled Cannibal! The Musical, adapted from the film by Trev Parker, which was to run at the Leicester Square Theatre Basement from 27th July to 11th September, has been cancelled, according to The London Theatre Guide - Online. Producer Frazer Brown of the Rival Theatre Company, said in a statement, "I am deeply saddened to announce the cancellation of Trey Parker’s Cannibal! The Musical at the Leicester Square Theatre. "The rights holder Jason McHugh unexpectedly and suddenly pulled his permission for rights usage. The decision is shrouded in mystery as Mr Mchugh's responses have become increasingly vague the past few weeks. Mr McHugh recently contacted me to inform me that there was a cash sum on offer by Scott Rudin, Trey Parker and Matt Stone to cancel our proposed London production and postpone it for a year, in hopes of drawing attention to their upcoming Book of Mormon production on Broadway next year. "Mr McHugh until this point had been enthusiastic about our production, director and casting. This ‘blackout’ offer didn’t materialise. I was then abruptly instructed to limit my number of performances to 35 and cancel all further plans for the production, including a proposed transfer and tour. When I questioned the reason behind this limitation I was told the rights are now no longer available. Period. Mr McHugh cited that he has decided to develop the piece with the producers of Evil Dead the Musical sometime next year. "He also cited unpaid royalties as a factor. No royalty sum had been agreed by Mr Mchugh as we were still discussing these aspects of the production. "This reprehensible and immoral behaviour on the part of Mr McHugh has left me frustrated and angry, having worked towards this production for over three years now investing large sums of money and time. To see it fail at this point is deeply upsetting. I am currently seeking legal council (sic) regarding reparations and damages.
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