As a seasoned film critic who has seen the rise and fall of countless productions, I must say that the tale of David Ozer and “Safehaven” is one for the books – albeit, not in the way anyone would hope. With a career spanning Sony, Starz, and IDW Entertainment, it’s unfortunate to see such a promising trajectory marred by allegations of fraud and deceit.
David Ozer, head of Strong Studios, admitted his intention to admit guilt for swindling a ‘Safehaven’ TV show investor out of approximately $214,486.
According to the plea agreement, Ozer confessed to deceiving Ravenwood Productions by fabricating fake bills and a counterfeit letter claiming it was from his accountant, with the intention of making questionable expenses seem legitimate.
“To clarify, it was actually someone else who penned the letter attributed to Ozer’s accountant, and the information contained within that letter was untrue. Furthermore, Ozer used his accountant’s name without obtaining the necessary permission from him,” explained the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Los Angeles.
In the terms of the plea bargain, Ozer consented that he would not challenge his imprisonment term if it falls below 27 months.
Previously, Ozer held positions at Sony, Starz, and served as president of IDW Entertainment. In April, Ravenwood filed a lawsuit against him, alleging that he diverted funds from the show towards his own personal costs such as paying his mortgage.
The lawsuit also named several other defendants, including the parent company Strong Global Entertainment and various officers of the company.
On July 22nd, Kevin V. Duncan, principal of Ravenwood, resolved the lawsuit with all parties apart from Ozer, enabling Ravenwood to fully manage “Safehaven”. This settlement facilitated the completion of post-production work and made it possible for Ravenwood to sell the show to a distributor.
“The TV series titled ‘Safehaven’, consisting of ten episodes, is an adaptation from the 2017 graphic novel penned by James Seale. Filmed in Canada during 2022, this supernatural show encountered significant financial hardships.”
Ultimately, Duncan decided to assume a $6.4 million production loan to prevent the show from facing foreclosure by a creditor.
“Seale stated in a press release on July 22nd, ‘Every project encounters difficulties,’ but due to the assistance and dedication of my producing partner Kevin V. Duncan, this issue is now resolved. Consequently, viewers will soon be able to explore the captivating universe of Safehaven, a spellbinding tale featuring an exciting new cast with significant franchise prospects.”
As a follower of the situation, I was part of the team that the FBI scrutinized in relation to a criminal case. Being based in New York, I’m scheduled to appear for the first time in a federal court in Los Angeles within the upcoming weeks.
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2024-07-31 04:16