Gaumont’s Apple TV Series ‘The Hunt’ Pulled As It Investigates Plagiarism Allegations

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"Apple TV Pulls French Thriller 'The Hunt' Amid Plagiarism Allegations"

In a surprising move, Apple TV has pulled its upcoming thriller series "The Hunt" from its December slate amid allegations of plagiarism. The decision comes after French media expert Clement Garin first surfaced the claims, which now appear to be substantiated.

According to reports, the allegations center on creator and director Cédric Anger's alleged rip-off of the show's story from Douglas Fairbairn's 1973 novel "Shoot." The original film adaptation, released in 1976, starred Cliff Robertson, Ernest Borgnine, and Henry Silva. It appears that Anger has drawn heavily from this source material for his own series.

In response to the allegations, French producer Gaumont confirmed that "The Hunt" has been shelved while they conduct a thorough review of their production practices. The company took this decision seriously, stating that intellectual property matters are taken very seriously.

Originally set to debut on Apple TV on December 3rd with the first two episodes, followed by one episode weekly through the end of the month, "The Hunt" has now been removed from its lineup. This series stars Benoît Magimel and Mélanie Laurent alongside a talented ensemble cast.

While details of Fairbairn's novel are sparse in online summaries, it seems that the plot centers on a group of friends who become embroiled in a hunt gone wrong. The consequences escalate rapidly, leaving the protagonists with no choice but to fight for their lives.

It is unclear whether "The Hunt" will return to production or if the allegations will result in any further action against Anger and Gaumont. As this situation continues to unfold, fans of the thriller genre can only watch and wait to see how events play out.
 
OMG, like I'm so shocked about Apple TV pulling "The Hunt" from their lineup 😱! I mean, plagiarism allegations are super serious, and it's not cool that they waited till now to address it 🤔. As a fan of French thrillers, I was really stoked to check out this new series... but now I'm just kinda curious how it'll play out 🤷‍♀️. I've heard of the original book "Shoot", and it sounds pretty intense 🔥! Guess we'll have to wait & see if "The Hunt" gets picked up again or if Anger & Gaumont face some major consequences 😬.
 
This is so disappointing! 😱 I was really looking forward to watching "The Hunt" on Apple TV. I don't know if I'm buying into all these plagiarism allegations or not, but it's still pretty weird that they pulled the series from their lineup. 🤔 I mean, if there's a good reason for it, then yeah, good call to investigate further. But at the same time, it's like, you're already making something and now you're pulling it because of accusations? 🙄 Anyway, fingers crossed that they'll figure out what happened and get the series back on track soon! 💪
 
OMG 😱 just heard that Apple TV pulled their French thriller series "The Hunt" due to plagiarism allegations! I'm kinda surprised - who doesn't love a good thrilling story? 🤔 But I guess you can't just rip off someone else's ideas and expect everything to be okay. 🙅‍♂️ The fact that Gaumont is taking this super seriously and reviewing their production practices shows they're not trying to sweep it under the rug. 💯 It'll be interesting to see how this all plays out - will "The Hunt" get a second chance, or was it just a wild goose chase? 🎬
 
🤔 come on apple tv what's next gonna pull all ur shows cuz of some alleged plagiarism 🙄 and whats with these creators thinking they can just copy someone elses work and get away with it? 🤑 i mean dont get me wrong ill still watch the show but its like come on be original for once 👀
 
I feel so disappointed for everyone who was looking forward to watching "The Hunt". It's a harsh reminder that even with the best intentions, we can still make mistakes 🤔. It's like when you're trying to build something new, but you use a blueprint from someone else without giving proper credit. That just goes against the whole spirit of innovation and originality.

On a larger scale, this situation teaches us about accountability and transparency in our creative pursuits 📺. If we're not careful, we can accidentally step on others' work or ideas and it can have serious consequences. So, let's all take a moment to reflect on how we handle intellectual property and give credit where credit is due 💡.

It's also worth noting that sometimes, the most unexpected events can happen in life and we just have to roll with it 😊. Maybe "The Hunt" will return to production with some changes, or maybe not. Either way, this situation serves as a reminder to stay vigilant, be kind, and always keep learning 📚.
 
I'm still rewatching some of that Marvel show I commented on like 2 weeks ago... anyway, what's up with Apple TV pulling "The Hunt"? I mean, I've seen some shady stuff in my time online, but plagiarism allegations are a whole new level 🤔. Can you believe Cédric Anger allegedly ripped off Douglas Fairbairn's novel? It just seems like so many people forget their sources these days 📚. Gaumont is being pretty cool about it too, I guess you could say they're taking a step back to review their practices... which, let's be real, we all need to do that from time to time 😊.

But seriously, what's next for "The Hunt"? Will they find new creators or rework the story altogether? It's like when I commented on that YouTube video and someone replied with a link to an even better video 🤦‍♂️. Anyway, fans of "The Hunt" are going to be stuck waiting... oh wait, I just remembered something 😏.
 
Ugh 🤔 I'm not surprised Apple TV pulled "The Hunt" from their lineup. Plagiarism is a serious thing and it's not like these creators were trying to pass off someone else's work as original. What's even more concerning is that Gaumont didn't do their due diligence before greenlighting the project. It just goes to show that sometimes innovation can come at the cost of originality... and integrity 💼📺
 
awww man 🤕 this is so sad for everyone involved... I feel bad for Benoît Magimel and Mélanie Laurent who were so excited about their new project, now it's been put on hold because of these allegations... plagiarism can be a really tough thing to deal with, I get why Gaumont would wanna make sure everything is legit before moving forward 🤝
 
🤕😱 oh man I'm so disappointed! I was literally counting down the days until "The Hunt" dropped on Apple TV 📺... now it's just gonna be a big ol' mystery - did they really rip off someone else's work? 😩 I feel for Gaumont, they gotta do what's right tho 💯. Can't we just have some original content for once? 🤔 And what about all the fans who were hyped up for it? 🙅‍♂️ I hope this doesn't set a bad precedent for future creators 🎥.
 
just saw this on reddit 😕 i'm not sure what's more shocking - that they pulled it from the lineup or that this is happening in 2025 🤯 apple tv should really be doing better quality control if this kind of thing can happen... i mean, plagiarism allegations are serious business. hopefully gaumont does a thorough review and takes responsibility for their production practices 💼
 
I'm not buying it 🙄... like, come on Apple TV, you're just going to pull a show from release because some guy claims it's plagiarized? I mean, yeah, I get it, intellectual property matters are serious, but let's see the evidence before we start making big moves. This could be a major PR fail if they can't prove anything solid. And what about all the fans who were hyped for this show? Are they just going to be left in the dark now? 🤔
 
OMG what a bummer 🤦‍♀️! Can't believe Apple TV pulled it from their lineup like that 😱. I mean, plagiarism allegations are super serious and all, but still... I was really looking forward to watching "The Hunt" 📺👀. The casting for that show sounded amazing too, especially with Benoît Magimel and Mélanie Laurent in it 🤩. Hopefully they can get the series back on track or something will come out of this 😞.
 
OMG, I'm shocked 🤯! Like, what's next? Apple TV pulling shows because someone might've nicked a plot idea from their cousin 🤔. Seriously though, plagiarism allegations are no joke. I mean, back in the day, we had authors getting sued for copying their own work (yes, it happens!) and now it seems like adaptations are doing the same thing.

I remember watching the original 'Shoot' film all these years ago... it was a wild ride! And now it turns out that Anger's been drawing from the same well? It's just weird. The Hunt was looking so promising too... I mean, Benoît Magimel is always great in stuff like this 🤓.

I hope Gaumont gets to the bottom of this and fixes their production process ASAP 💪. Don't wanna see any more 'surprises' like this. Fans deserve better, you know? 🙏
 
Ugh I'm so stoked they pulled 'The Hunt' 😒👀. Like, who needs a show that's just gonna get sued for lifting someone else's idea? Can't we just support original creators for once? 🤷‍♂️ And honestly, the less people watch it, the better... I mean, is it really worth perpetuating a potentially sketchy production practice? 🤑 Maybe this whole thing will actually lead to some positive change in the industry? 🤞
 
🤔 This whole thing just smells like another case of Hollywood's systemic lack of accountability 🎬. I mean, Apple TV is just trying to save face by pulling it from its lineup, but let's be real, this was bound to happen if the allegations were true. It's like they knew they had some 'splainin' to do 😳.

And what about all those creators who are getting a free pass every time someone accuses them of plagiarism? 🙄 It's like, don't they have to own up to their mistakes or is it just "oh, it's just an oversight"? 🤷‍♂️ The real question here is how many other shows are actually ripping off material without even realizing it. Are we really surprised that a big network like Apple TV got caught? 😒
 
OMG, this is like a total #TVBomb 📺😱! I'm really bummed that Apple TV pulled "The Hunt" from their lineup due to alleged plagiarism. I was super stoked to see it on TV but now I'm not even sure if it'll happen at all. The thought of someone copying another creator's work is just #NotCool 🙅‍♂️. I hope the producers at Gaumont take this seriously and do a thorough investigation into their practices. Let's see how this plays out... maybe they can still salvage the show? 🤞 Fingers crossed for fans of thrillers everywhere! 😃
 
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