CBS is in some hot water over MacGyver. According to Deadline, CBS Studios is being sued by a third party over the reboot TV show.
Based on the hit ’80s action series, the reboot centers on Angus “Mac” MacGyver (Lucas Till), a 20-something adventurer who creates a secret organization within the US government so he can use his vast scientific knowledge and extraordinary talent for unconventional problem solving to save the world. The cast also includes George Eads, Tristin Mays, Justin Hires, and Meredith Eaton.
According to Deadline, two groups (Hanzer Holdings and Arlita Inc.) are suing CBS Studios for payments owed based on a deal dating back to the original MacGyver.
Apparently, the plaintiffs are the “successors in interest” to Major Talent Agency, the company that was the packaging agent for the original series back in the 1980s. It seems back then a deal was made that entitled Major Talent Agency to a “packaging commission” for any spin-off to the original MacGyver.
Now, the successors to Major Talent Agency are suing CBS Studios for not paying this “packaging commission” since the MacGyver reboot debuted in 2016.
CBS Studios has not released a comment.
What do you think? Do you watch the MacGyver reboot? Do you consider it a spin-off series?
i liked the old macguuver but this one is better and in my opinion this is no reboot itis a continuation because if it where a reboot Angus wouldn’t play the son
I like the new one better. The larger group of main characters and the relevance of new technology included in the stories makes this really interesting. I hope it stays on. It is at a lousy time, though. I’m grateful for my DVR.
Why mess with it. It’s a great show! MacGyver is the son of the older MacGyver show. So it’s
a perfect way to continue the show. It’s not a reboot!
I love the reboot, and that’s what it is, a reboot. It’s not a spinoff. If it were they refer to the past in some fashion. Just like magnum p.i. is a reboot not a spinoff.
I liked the old macGyver but I like the new macGyver better
Idont like the new macgyer only because it does represent the old one.when Richard dean Anderson starred in it he didn’t use guns he didn’t believe in them when he rda got in jams he used his brain and it was like you were right there going through the situation with him the new MacGyver doesn’t have it.guns knives and violence doesn’t solve everything.and that’s what’s basically what killed that new macgyer.if your going reboot a show.do it the way it way originally done.
I do not like what you saying if you do not like it do not come and put a damp in such a good show
This series is better than the old one. And the old one was good back then.
I love this show! So sad George Eads is leaving!! This is not a spin off!
Do not remember too much bout him ! But I love this series! For all of us who do not know him well get to know him !
Yup
It’s obviously a reboot since most spin offs don’t regress a character’s age. And have totally different back stories. There is no other character from the past that this is centered on so it is not a spin off. Still love this show & want to know why George Eads is leaving. Who will save our Mac?
I agree I love this show
George Eads is Leaving?
I agree. I don’t like that George Eads is leaving either.
I absolutely love MacGyver. As anothet avid fan of the original. I can say its not a reboot.
I don’t consider it a spin off it is a reboot for one for me a spin off is like a continuation but this is kinda set before the original in the original Mac was older. And if it was a spin off if anyone has ever seen the original the series finale we find out that he had a son wouldn’t you think that a spin off would pick up where that left off
No it is not a spin-off it’s a reboot
Yes I watch it and I love it
I think CBS should broadcast Macguyver! Anytime there is a special, Macguyver is bumped! I love the show and really look forward to Friday night’s. I have many friends who feel the same way. They need to think about the viewers.