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Clooney, WGA Part Ways Over Disputed Credit

Filmmaker takes reduced role in union after Leatherheads flap

By Matt Cantor, Newser Staff

Posted Apr 4, 2008 11:41 AM CDT

(Newser) – George Clooney has all but severed his ties to the Writers Guild after a dispute over screenwriting credit for the new film Leatherheads, reports Variety. The film's director, co-producer, and star says he overhauled a weak script, but a 2-to-1 arbitration vote went against him.... Read full story »

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Filmmaker takes reduced role in union after Leatherheads flap

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