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Culp in costume as Doctor Doom Photo: Provided by Joseph Culp “It’s like a miracle… One million dollars cash to us if we star in a movie,” Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic, says with a no-nonsense look on his stretchable rubber face.His three blue-costumed team members...

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“It’s like a miracle… One million dollars cash to us if we star in a movie,” Reed Richards, a.k.a. Mr. Fantastic, says with a no-nonsense look on his stretchable rubber face.

His three blue-costumed team members are enthusiastic upon hearing this news.

Welcome to the first edition of a new monthly feature here on Nerdly – Back This! – where we take a look at some of the cool content taking the crowdfunding route on sites such as Indiegogo, Sponsume and Kickstarter. In this edition we’re taking a look at two very different films. The first is a British homage to 80s slasher flicks and the second is a Us documentary about a “lost” superhero movie…

If you’d like us to consider your project to feature in a future edition of Back This!, make sure to drop us a line.

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Started by writer/director Steven Davis, the Kickstarter campaign for Christmas Slay is almost at fruition with, as of writing, only ten days to go in the campaign. Looking for £7000 to fund a two-week shoot in Bulgaria (standing in for the snowy mountains of Scotland), Davis’ film promises to be...

Los Angeles -- Ryan O'Neal may have enough evidence to show that he was defamed by a man who claimed the actor stole a valuable portrait of the late Farrah Fawcett, an appeals court ruled Thursday.

A divided panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeal ruled that O'Neal's case against Craig Nevius, a former Fawcett associate, should be allowed to proceed and that the actor may be able to win some damages. One justice disagreed and wrote that the case should be dismissed.

O'Neal sued in July 2011, claiming he was defamed by Nevius' comments that the actor had stolen a Fawcett portrait created by Andy Warhol. The painting is the subject of a separate lawsuit between O'Neal and the University of Texas, which claims Fawcett left the artwork to the school after her 2009 death.

Nevius' attorney, Lincoln Bandlow, said he would appeal the ruling to the California Supreme Court.

Ryan O'Neal is set to take a defamation case to court over a portrait of the late Farrah Fawcett he was accused of stealing. The 71-year-old actor was accused Craig Nevius, a former associate of the 'Charlie's Angels' actress, of taking the valuable artwork by Andy Warhol without permission. A 2nd District Court of Appeal has now reviewed the case and although they were divided they have ruled the matter should be allowed to proceed and that O'Neal may have a claim to some damages. O'Neal sued Nevius in July 2011 insisting he was defamed and his reputation was damaged by the suggestions he had stolen the painting when in fact he was bequeathed the artwork by the late...

Ryan O'Neal is set to take a defamation case to court over a portrait of the late Farrah Fawcett he was accused of stealing. The 71-year-old actor was accused Craig Nevius, a former associate of the 'Charlie's Angels' actress, of taking the valuable artwork by Andy Warhol without permission. A 2nd District Court of Appeal has now reviewed the case and although they were divided they have ruled the matter should be allowed to proceed and that O'Neal may have a claim to some damages. O'Neal sued Nevius in July 2011 insisting he was defamed and his reputation was damaged by the...

Beneficiaries designated by the late Farrah Fawcett are being denied money, Craig Nevius, a producer and friend of the ‘Charlie’s Angels’ actress, is claiming. Nevius has filed a lawsuit, Popeater.com reported on March 29, stating that her money is being misused. The lawsuit claims that Richard B. Francis, a trustee of Fawcett’s estate, is withholding the money. Nevius, who is known for working on the first edit of the documentary ‘Farrah’s Story,’ is also claiming that he was forced out of the project by some of Fawcett’s friends, including Francis, Alana Stewart and her boyfriend Ryan O’Neal. He also has claimed that O’Neal has threatened him. The producer also [...]...

The executors of Farrah Fawcett's estate have slammed allegations of financial mismanagement, branding the accusations by producer/filmmaker Craig Nevius "outrageous". Estate trustee Richard B. Francis sued Nevius in January, claiming he "sensationalized" the "Charlie's Angels" star's story in "amateurish" footage he produced for a documentary about her illness.

In the legal papers, Nevius is accused of seeking "misplaced revenge" when Fawcett rejected his work, by revealing private and personal information about the actress, giving out footage without her consent and embezzling cash from the trust she set up for the film. Nevius denied the claims, insisting he enjoyed a cordial working relationship with Fawcett before her death in June 2009 after a battle with anal cancer.

He recently filed his response to Francis' lawsuit, alleging the legal action itself is a misuse of Fawcett's funds and accusing executors of withholding cash from the tragic star's beneficiaries, including her elderly father.

Los Angeles, California (X17online) New controversy surrounding Farrah Fawcett's estate is brewing ... this time involving accusations that the late actress' money is being mishandled. Producer Craig Nevius has filed a lawsuit claiming that the estate's trustee is witholding money from some of the beneficiaries. This claim is in direct response to a lawsuit filed this past January by trustee Richard B. Francis against Nevius. Craig Nevius tells X17online exclusively: "I regret having to do any of this. But I am, at all times, honoring Farrah's expressed wishes and doing what she would expect me to do -- or would do herself if she could. That's why, in the name of Farrah Fawcett, I am publicly calling on the Attorney General to investigate the 'Farrah Fawcett Foundation' and interview a handful of Farrah’s trusted friends and associates with respect to Farrah’s knowledge and intent regarding this so-called 'charity.

The executors of Farrah Fawcett's estate have slammed allegations of financial mismanagement, branding the accusations by producer/filmmaker Craig Nevius "outrageous".

Estate trustee Richard B. Francis sued Nevius in January, claiming he "sensationalised" the Charlie's Angels star's story in "amateurish" footage he produced for a documentary about her illness.

In the legal papers, Nevius is accused of seeking "misplaced revenge" when Fawcett rejected his work, by revealing private and personal information about the actress, giving out footage without her consent and embezzling cash from the trust she set up for the film.

Nevius denied the claims, insisting he enjoyed a cordial working relationship with Fawcett before her death last June after a battle with anal cancer.

He recently filed his response to Francis' lawsuit, alleging the legal action itself is a misuse of Fawcett's funds and accusing executors of withholding cash from the tragic star's beneficiaries, including her elderly father.

The suit goes on to takes aim at Fawcett's longtime partner Ryan O'Neal and the actress' best friend Alana Stewart, who filmed the footage for Farrah's Story, the show which documented her losing her fight against the disease.

Nevius alleges Stewart took advantage of her relationship with Fawcett to boost sales of her book about life with the star.

But attorneys for Fawcett's estate have slammed Nevius' claims.

Howard Weitzman, who also represents O'Neal, Stewart and Francis, tells the Associated Press: "I've read Mr. Nevius' response to our complaint which I think contains spurious and outrageous allegations. I'm confident the truth will all come out during the course of the litigation."...

The filmmaker who is facing a lawsuit from Farrah Fawcett's estate has dismissed accusations he fell out with the late actress over plans for her documentary - insisting he is looking forward to proving his case in court. In a suit filed at Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday, January 22, representatives of the estate allege Craig Nevius "sensationalized" the "Charlie's Angels" star's story in the "amateurish" footage he produced.

The papers, obtained by TMZ.com, also allege Nevius sought "misplaced revenge" after the actress rejected his work, by revealing private and personal information about Fawcett, giving out footage without her consent and embezzling cash from the trust she set up for the film. But Nevius is adamant the claims aren't true, insisting he enjoyed a cordial working relationship with Fawcett, who died in 2009 following a battle with anal cancer.

He says in a statement to E! News, "These...

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Farrah Fawcett's estate is suing a producer who collaborated with the actress, claiming he botched a documentary project and misused her company's money.

The lawsuit, filed Friday, claims Craig J. Nevius exploited Fawcett and improperly revealed privileged information about the actress to the media, including that her cancer had returned. Nevius said he was acting as Fawcett's spokesman after word of her ordeal surfaced.

The suit claims Nevius turned in an unworkable first cut of a documentary on Fawcett's fight with cancer and he may have embezzled money from the actress' company, S...

Farrah Fawcett's estate is suing the documentary filmmaker who produced Farrah's Story, a documentary about her final years that aired last June on NBC. Her estate's lawyers say Craig Nevius, who also produced her TV Land reality series Chasing Farrah, had "access to private and personal information, film footage" and created a documentary that was "amateurish and sensationalized, and looked like tabloid journalism, which was not at all what Ms. Fawcett wanted." That's according to...

The filmmaker who is facing a lawsuit from Farrah Fawcett's estate has dismissed accusations he fell out with the late actress over plans for her documentary - insisting he is looking forward to proving his case in court.

In a suit filed at Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday, representatives of the estate allege Craig Nevius "sensationalised" the Charlie's Angels star's story in the "amateurish" footage he produced.

The papers, obtained by TMZ.com, also allege Nevius sought "misplaced revenge" after the actress rejected his work, by revealing private and personal information about Fawcett, giving out footage without her consent and embezzling cash from the trust she set up for the film.

But Nevius is adamant the claims aren't true, insisting he enjoyed a cordial working relationship with Fawcett, who died last year following a battle with anal cancer.

He says in a statement to E! News, "These accusations are nothing more than a fabricated press release disguised as a lawsuit. As much as I would like to answer the allegations and disprove them right here and right now in the court of public opinion, I will wait to do so in a court of law. I will be happy to let the work Farrah and I did together (over years) speak for itself. And I will be more than happy to let the video tapes, documents, witnesses and Farrah's own words (both written and spoken) speak for me and defend me, finally removing all doubt and suspicion as to what actually happened during the final months of her life and who her real exploiters are."

Nevius has already launched his own lawsuit against Fawcett's partner Ryan O'Neal, claiming the actor forced him out of the project.

A two-hour documentary, titled Farrah's Story, was filmed by the actress and her friend Alana Stewart and aired in May 2009 - just a month before the star's tragic death.

Farrah's Story just got a little more sad. The executive producer of the documentary is ready to battle the late star's friends and family in court.  Craig J. Nevius is now responding to allegations against him, and taking aim at Fawcett's former beau Ryan O'Neal and pal Alana Stewart.  Court documents revealed that Fawcett's estate sued Nevius Friday, and claimed he embezzled "hundreds of thousands of dollars" from the late Charlie's Angels star, according to Access Hollywood.  This occurred after she allegedly turned down his version of the documentary and gave creative control to O'Neal, the docs revealed. "These accusations...

Lawyers representing Farrah Fawcett's estate are suing the man who was hired to make the documentary charting the late star's battle with anal cancer.

In a suit filed at Los Angeles County Superior Court on Friday, representatives of the estate allege filmmaker Craig Nevius embezzled thousands of dollars and "sensationalised" the Charlie's Angels star's story in the footage he produced, according to the papers obtained by TMZ.com.

Fawcett's lawyers slate Nevius' documentary as "amateurish and sensationalised, and looked like tabloid journalism, which was not at all what Ms. Fawcett wanted."

They also claim Nevius sought "misplaced revenge" after the actress rejected his work, by allegedly revealing private and personal information about Fawcett, giving out footage without her consent and embezzling cash from the trust she had set up for the film.

Nevius has already launched his own lawsuit against Fawcett's partner Ryan O'Neal, claiming he was forced out of the project. Nevius alleges he made a deal with Fawcett in 2004 to document her life, claiming he worked with the actress for two years up until her cancer diagnosis in 2006, when a group including O'Neal and Fawcett's friend Alana Stewart "began to take actions to wrongfully interfere with Nevius' contractual relationship with Ms. Fawcett."

Nevius accuses O'Neal of physically threatening him and demanding he relinquish his control of the company producing the documentary.

Fawcett's business manager Richard Francis was also listed as a defendant.

O'Neal and Stewart hit back at Nevius' claim for damages, criticising him for making "horrific" accusations and chastising him for taking legal action during such a trying period for the ailing actress.

The estate is seeking unspecified damages.

The ‘Charlie’s Angels’ actress – who lost her battle with cancer in June aged 62 – reportedly left $4.5 million to son Redmond O’Neal and $100,000 to ex-boyfriend Greg Lott, who has recently claimed he was the star’s secret boyfriend but had been banned from seeing her by Ryan. However, Ryan and close friends Alana Stewart and Craig Nevius – who chronicled the actress’ cancer battle in TV documentary ‘Farrah’s Story’ – were not named in the document, which was most recently updated on 9 August 2007 and appeared to have been signed by the actress. Farrah also left $500,000 each to her nephew Greg Walls and father James Fawcett. The document, obtained by website RadarOnline, also shows that Farrah’s last wishes were ignored. The trust states: “Settlor declares that she wishes to remain at home for as long as possible during any period of illness or incapacity and to die at home.” Farrah passed away at St.

Farrah Fawcett's last living trust omitted long-term partner Ryan O'Neal. The 'Charlie's Angels' actress - who lost her battle with cancer in June aged 62 - reportedly left $4.5 million to son Redmond O'Neal and $100,000 to ex-boyfriend Greg Lott, who has recently claimed he was the star's secret boyfriend but had been banned from seeing her by Ryan. However, Ryan and close friends Alana Stewart and Craig Nevius - who chronicled the actress' cancer battle in TV documentary 'Farrah's Story' - were not named in the document, which was most recently updated on 9 August 2007 and appeared to have been signed by the actress. Farrah also left $500,000 each to her nephew Greg Walls and father James Fawcett.

Documents have just been obtained showing the details of the late Farrah Fawcett’s will, and the news may surprise you! According to Radaronline, Farrah Fawcett’s longtime love Ryan O'Neal was not named in her official will. The document, which was last updated on August 9th, 2007, dictates that she leaves $4.5 million to her son Redmond O'Neal, and $100,000 to one of her ex-lovers named Greg Lott. Ryan, her best friend Alana Stewart, nor Craig Nevius are mentioned anywhere. Farrah also leaves $500,000 to her nephew Greg Walls, $500,000 to her...

Sexy superheroine the Black Scorpion is returning to guard the streets of Angel City, this time in a new comic book series.

Roger Corman's Black Scorpion is being published by Bluewater Productions in a partnership with the director, who is known mainly for his horror movie output.

The crimefighter previously featured in two made-for-cable movies in 1995 and 1997, both starring Joan Severance, and a 2001 Sci Fi Channel series starring Michelle Lintel.

The new comic book, out in November, will reintroduce and reimagine the scantily-clad vigilante who was created by Corman and producer Craig Nevius.

Nevius said: "Roger and I had always intended to create a comic book franchise based on the Black Scorpion movies and TV series.

"And with classic costumed superheroes back in vogue thanks to the success of the Batman and Iron Man movies, the time seemed right to bring back our costumed superheroine."

Written by genre veteran Paul Salamoff (Batman & Robin,...

Three weeks after Farrah Fawcett died, she earned the fourth Emmy nomination of her career, as executive producer of "Farrah's Story." The documentary detailed her courageous but ultimately losing battle against cancer. Viewers who tuned in to the May 15 special on NBC saw up close the valiant struggle of this onetime "Charlie's Angels" star. Fawcett's death was announced June 25 just hours before the end of voting to determine the nominees for this year's Emmy Awards. Television's highest honor eluded this small-screen icon, who earned three acting Emmy nominations during her three-decade-plus career. "Farrah's Story" was one of 43 shows in competition for the final five slots on the Emmy ballot for outstanding nonfiction special. It will now compete against "The Alzheimer's Project: Momentum in Science" (HBO); "Michael J. Fox: Adventures of an Incurable Optimist" (ABC), "102 Minutes That Changed America" (History), and "Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired" (HBO). HBO and PBS documentaries...

Thanks to billionaire businessman Kirk Kerkorian, Farrah Fawcett enjoyed a little extra time with her close friends and family members. Kerkorian funded Farrah's trip to Germany back in 2007 so she can seek alternative treatment for her anal cancer. Farrah's trip was documented by Craig Nevius who at the time said, "She has been in Germany. That's true. She's getting alternative treatments not allowed in the U.S." And now we know who was the generous man who made it all possible. A rep for the 92-year-old mogul confirms to the New York Daily...

Los Angeles, California (X17online) - Reaction continues to the death of Farrah Fawcett, as her friends express their feelings about the passing of an American icon. "There are no words to express the deep sense of loss that I feel. For thirty years Farrah was much more than a friend, she was my sister, and although I will miss her terribly I know in my heart that she will always be there as that angel on the shoulder of everyone who loved her," Alana Stewart told Et. "Farrah was an is the true definition of an 'icon.' She was of her time but transcended her time, Craig Nevius who produced "Farrah's story said. Click Here To See Pictures Of Alana Stewart Moments After Farrah's Death Click Here to see all of X17online's Farrah Fawcett photo galleries Click Here to see all of X17online's Farrah Fawcett stories...

The filmmaker suing Ryan O'Neal over a documentary charting Farrah Fawcett's battle with anal cancer has slammed TV producers for ignoring her desire to focus on problems in America's healthcare system.

Craig Nevius alleges he worked with the actress for two years up until her cancer diagnosis in 2006 - when a group including O'Neal, Fawcett's pal Alana Stewart and the actress' business manager Richard Francis interfered in a deal he made with Fawcett in 2004 to document her life - in a film entitled Chasing Farrah.

Nevius claims Fawcett's initial vision of documenting problems in America's healthcare system was abandoned for NBC's Farrah's Story, which aired on Friday, reports the New York Post.

He says, "It's not the show Farrah Fawcett wanted... She didn't want a news magazine format, where her home movies were being used. This was supposed to be her voice - not others. Farrah wanted the show to place more emphasis on the problems of finding medical treatment for rare and hard-to-treat cancers. An anti-cancer chemotherapy that in the U.S. can cost $5,000 (£3,330) per treatment, costs $500 (£330) or $600 (£400) in Germany. Look, Farrah's got the money - but it boggled her mind. She'd ask: 'How do people afford this?'

"One of the scenes that got cut out was her saying: 'I don't want to put our country down, but something is wrong.' I'm not saying there wasn't anything positive in what aired. It's just not what she envisioned. It was changed when she could no longer stand behind it."

And Nevius has blasted producers for showing footage of her son Redmond shackled at the feet and wearing a prison uniform during a visit with his mother in the hospital earlier this month - insisting she was clear about keeping her troubled son off the air.

He adds, "(She was) very protective. He (Redmond) wasn't allowed to be on Chasing Farrah because his drug problems were just beginning to become public. He was getting it together and going through counselling at the time. She didn't want a permanent record on film that would follow him throughout his later life."

Fawcett, O'Neal and Stewart have denied Nevius' claim for damages, criticising him for making the "horrific" accusations and chastising him for taking legal action during such a trying period for the ailing actress.

Los Angeles, California (X17online) - The producer of the documentary, "Farrah's Story," which airs on NBC tonight, told X17online in an exclusive statement, the lawsuit he filed Wednesday against Ryan O'Neal, Alana Stewart and O'Neal's business manager over their alleged interference in the production is motivated simply by a need to get his and Farrah's original vision to the public. Producer Craig Nevius is suing the group to regain control over the film, and is seeking damages as a result of their alleged interference. He also claims that he was physically threatened by O'Neal. O'Neal et al. have told the public that they were "shocked" by this turn of events. In an Xclusive statement to X17online, Craig Nevius says: A spokesperson for some of the defendants has expressed that they were shocked and surprised by this suit and question my motivation. There was no reason for them to be shocked.

Ryan O'Neal's lawyer has spoken out about the lawsuit over the forthcoming documentary about Farrah Fawcett's cancer battle - insisting the actor has been left "devastated" by the news.

Filmmaker Craig Nevius alleges he made a deal with Fawcett in 2004 to document her life in a film entitled Chasing Farrah. He filed suit claiming he had been pushed out of the project by O'Neal and Fawcett's pal Alana Stewart.

Nevius also accuses O'Neal of physically threatening him and demanding he relinquish his control of the company producing the documentary.

But, according to O'Neal's lawyer Paul Bloch, the ailing actress' family and friends are disgusted with Nevius' actions - and are desperate to keep the sick star from finding out about the suit.

Bloch tells Entertainment Tonight, "He (Ryan) finds this lawsuit deplorable and disgusting.

"They're shocked at this unconscionable act being done as Farrah fights for her life. Ryan is devastated. We hope and pray that Farrah does not know of or see this lawsuit in the condition she's in right now."...

Farrah Fawcett's TV special is in jeopardy. A man claiming to be responsible for the actress' documentary show is suing her partner Ryan O'Neal and others for forcing him out of the show.

Producer Craig Nevius has named O'Neal, Alana Stewart and Richard B. Francis in the suit he filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday.

He claims that he made a deal with the ailing actress in 2004 to chronicle her life in a reality show titled "Chasing Farrah," which had been aired. As a result of the project, Fawcett entrusted him with many of her secrets, making him a "trusted friend and confidant" since.

They decided to make a televised documentary about her cancer battle in the form of a video diary told from her point, and on April 1 last year, Fawcett and Nevius entered into a formal contract together. They created Sweetened By Rick LLC, in which Nevius is a "founder,...

A producer who collaborated with Farrah Fawcett on an upcoming documentary about her battle with cancer has sued her longtime companion Ryan O'Neal over the project. Craig Nevius has filed a lawsuit against the actor, claiming he interfered with his role in Farrah's Story and physically threatened him, Access Hollywood reports. The producer is seeking to regain creative control of the project, as well as other unspecified damages. "We are shocked by this type of behaviour," Fawcett's (more)...

A producer of the Farrah Fawcett documentary to air on NBC Friday has filed suit against Ryan O'Neal, claiming the actor "physically threatened" him to gain control of the footage chronicling Fawcett’s fight against cancer. Craig Nevius - who is described in his suit as a "friend and confidant" of Fawcett's and is listed in the credits of Farrah's Story as an executive producer - states that he has a legally binding agreement with the critically ill actress that gives him authority over the project. The suit claims Nevius worked "closely" with Fawcett for two years on the documentary,...

Unfortunately for Farrah Fawcett, cancer is no longer the only thing she has to battle. A producer claiming to have been forced out of the ailing actress' documentary Farrah's Story has filed suit against Fawcett, partner Ryan O'Neal and close friend Alana Stewart, claiming the trio, who hold producing credits on the NBC special, physically threatened and otherwise blocked him from any role in the documentary—a project he claims to have labored on for two years. Craig Nevius filed the suit, which also names O'Neal's business manager Richard B. Francis, in Los Angeles Superior Court Wednesday. His complaint alleges intentional interference with contract and intentional interference with...

Farrah Fawcett's longterm partner Ryan O'Neal is facing a lawsuit from a filmmaker who claims he was forced out of the forthcoming documentary about the actress' cancer battle.

Craig Nevius alleges he made a deal with Fawcett in 2004 to document her life in a film entitled Chasing Farrah.

In a new lawsuit, he claims he worked with the actress for two years up until her cancer diagnosis in 2006, when a group including O'Neal and Fawcett's pal Alana Stewart "began to take actions to wrongfully interfere with Nevius' contractual relationship with Ms. Fawcett..."

Nevius accuses O'Neal of physically threatening him and demanding he relinquish his control of the company producing the documentary.

Fawcett's business manager Richard Francis is also listed as a defendant, accused of misrepresenting his deal with network NBC for the new cancer documentary - which airs in the U.S. on Friday - and making additionally threats of violence towards Nevius.

But Fawcett, O'Neal and Stewart have hit back at Nevius' claim for damages, criticising him for making the "horrific" accusations and chastising him for taking legal action during such a trying period for the ailing actress.

Paul Bloch, spokesman for the trio, tells TMZ.com, "I am shocked by this type of behaviour. Here's a woman who everyone knows has been ill and to do something like this is horrific.

"This has been a very difficult time for Ryan O'Neal. When you see something like this you have to question the motives of someone who can be so hurtful during this very sensitive time in a person's life."

It's not the only legal tangle Fawcett finds herself in as she fights deadly anal cancer; on Thursday it was revealed the actress has dropped a lawsuit she filed over the famous image of her wearing a red swimsuit.

She began a legal battle back in February, alleging a number of companies were attempting to claim the shot as their own - but entered a dismissal on 11 May, according to TMZ.

Ryan O'Neal released to Et his response to a lawsuit by a man who claims he is responsible for the Farrah Fawcett documentary that is set to air on NBC tomorrow.   Craig Nevius is alleging in the suit that O'Neal and Farrah's friend Alana Stewart forced him out of the TV special and "interfered with Nevius' ... contractual relations and rights." Paul Bloch, a rep for Ryan and Farrah, tells "The Insider," "He [Ryan] finds this lawsuit deplorable and disgusting. They're shocked at this unconscionable act being done as Farrah fights for her life. Ryan is devastated. We hope and pray that Farrah does not know of or see this lawsuit in the condition she's in right now." Nevius filed the lawsuit against O'Neal, Stewart and others on Wednesday. The filmmaker is responsible for filming the actress' life in 2004 in a documentary that aired called "Chasing Farrah."

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NBC is readying "Farrah's Story," a two-hour documentary chronicling actress Farrah Fawcett's two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.

The doc, shot with Fawcett's own video recorder, will air May 15.

In a video diary format, Farrah shares her thoughts and feelings as well as accounts of her treatments in the U.S. and Germany.

"This film is very personal," Fawcett said during filming. "At the time, I didn't know if anybody would ever see it. But at some point, the footage took on a life of its own and dictated that it be seen."

Also featured in the documentary are Fawcett's longtime companion Ryan O'Neal, Jaclyn Smith, Kate Jackson and Farrah's father, Jim Fawcett, as well as her team of doctors.

Fawcett's close friend Alana Stewart shot most of the video and serves as co-producer.

Farrah Fawcett, Craig Nevius and Alexandra Gleysteen are executive producing.

Ailing actress Farrah Fawcett has been dealt another setback in her battle against cancer - the disease has spread to her liver, it has emerged.

The former Charlie's Angels star, 62, checked into a hospital in Los Angeles, California on Thursday - two-and-a-half years after publicly disclosing her illness.

Her doctor Lawrence Piro has since explained she was being treated for complications of an undisclosed medical procedure, which caused abdominal bleeding and a hematoma (internal sac of blood) that were not directly linked to her cancer.

But while in the hospital, scans have indicated that Fawcett's rectal cancer has spread to other organs in her body, reports the New York Daily News.

Fawcett's producer pal Craig Nevius says, "Not only has (the cancer) recurred, it metastasised to her liver."

But Nevius is adamant Fawcett remains optimistic about her battle, adding: "She’s doing fantastic. Her fight goes on... She’s not going anywhere anytime soon.”...

Good news! Farrah Fawcett is reportedly going to be leaving the hospital soon. Her friend and documentarist Craig Nevius says she is not on death’s door as previously reported, and “will be going home very shortly.” Farrah has been recovering at an La hospital since last Thursday, after returning home from Germany. Nevius tells the AP, “She’s on the mend and will be going home very shortly. She’s doing fantastic. Her fight goes on...She’s not going anywhere anytime soon.” Nevius is the producer of Farrah’s documentary A Wing and a Prayer, which chronicles her...

Farrah Fawcett has dismissed reports that she is on the verge of losing her battle with cancer, according to E!. The former Charlie's Angel star was hospitalised at the weekend and was reported to be in a critical condition. However, producer Craig Nevius said that Fawcett was going against her usual stance of ignoring "false or exaggerated stories that originate in tabloid-style reports" out of respect to her fans and other cancer patients (more)...

Farrah Fawcett's cancer has spread to her liver but she is "not on death's door." Despite news the "Charlie's Angels" star's anal cancer has infected another part of her body, her doctor insists she is not close to death and has been hospitalized due to complications arising from a "minor procedure."

Los Angeles cancer specialist Dr. Lawrence Piro said: "She had a minor procedure. That procedure led to a small amount of bleeding into a muscle in her abdominal wall which created a hematoma - a sac of blood that caused pressure and pain."

"She remains in good spirits with her usual sense of humor. She's been in great shape her whole life and has an incredible resolve and an incredible resilience."

TV producer and friend Craig Nevius added: "She's on the mend and will be going home very shortly. She's doing fantastic. Her fight goes on. She's not going anywhere anytime soon.

In the wake of mounting Internet reports that Farrah Fawcett is in critical condition after being hospitalized last week due to her anal cancer, her doctor Lawrence Piro gives updated details concerning her latest health condition. To the Associated Press, Lawrence confirms that the actress' hospital stay is not the result of her cancer but rather complications she suffered as a result of the alternative cancer treatments she had in Germany back in 2007.

Lawrence, furthermore, explains that after the procedure Farrah could have stayed in Germany to recuperate for a day or two, yet she was anxious to come home and so immediately flew back to Los Angeles. Unfortunately, "it turned out that the procedure caused a small amount of bleeding in one of the muscles of her abdomen, making a hematoma, which was quite painful."

The blood clot was the main reason Farrah was photographed in a wheelchair last week.

Ryan O'Neal has dismissed reports his cancer-stricken partner Farrah Fawcett is fighting for her life following her admission to a Los Angeles hospital on Thursday.

The former Charlie's Angels star, 62, checked into an undisclosed hospital last week after suffering a setback in her ongoing battle with anal cancer.

Reports on Monday suggested Fawcett, who was diagnosed with the illness in 2006, had slipped into unconsciousness as relatives gathered at her bedside.

But her longtime partner O'Neal has asked fans not to fear the worst as Fawcett continues her fight against the disease.

He tells the New York Post, "She's in for a procedure, she'll be out. This is not at death's door. Pray for her. That's all I can say."

Fawcett's close friends have also spoken out to assure devotees the actress is well - actress/model Alana Stewart, who visited the star in hospital on Sunday, says, "Farrah's spirits are amazing. She has been amazing through this whole ordeal."

And her producer pal Craig Nevius reveals the star is upset by the erroneous reports about her deteriorating health.

In a statement released to People.com, he says, "On Farrah Fawcett's behalf, I can confirm that she recently checked into a Los Angeles hospital.

"And although it is usually against her nature to correct false or exaggerated stories that originate in tabloid-style reports by offering true information that they would not otherwise have to publish, Farrah is allowing this statement out of appreciation for her fans, who have offered their constant support throughout her fight, as well as out of concern for the countless other cancer patients who have written her over the last two-and-a-half years in order to tell her that they are following her story in the hope that there is hope.

"Tonight, Farrah has hope, and she hopes that others will continue to hold onto theirs."...

Farrah Fawcett may be in the hospital, but her condition may not be as dire as previously reported. Over the weekend, RadarOnline broke the news of her hospitalization, reporting that the 62-year-old Charlie's Angel star's had slipped into unconsciousness after a recurrence of cancer and that her loved ones, including ex-husband Ryan O'Neal, are keeping vigil by her bedside. Now, her doctor and a producer friend have issued separate statements seeking to clarify her condition. "Although it is usually against her nature to correct false or exaggerated stories that originate in tabloid-style reports," said producer Craig Nevius, "Farrah is allowing this statement out of appreciation...

Farrah Fawcett's anal cancer has spread to her liver, but she is "doing fantastic," according to a producer speaking for the actress.

The former Charlie's Angels star is currently hospitalized for abdominal bleeding after undergoing aggressive treatments in Germany to address the cancer's spread to her liver, producer Craig Nevius told The Associated Press. Initial reports said Fawcett, 62, was in critical condition, but Nevius said the actress is "not at death's door."

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Actress Farrah Fawcett (62) has reportedly been hospitalized since Thursday. Fawcett was first diagnosed with cancer in 2006. At the time, she released a statement, reading, "I am resolutely strong and I am determined to bite the bullet and fight the fight while going through the next six weeks of cutting-edge, state-of-the-art treatment. I should be able to return to my life as it was before at the end of my treatment."According to People, Farrah Fawcett has undergone chemotherapy as well as alternative treatments. Her cancer had already gone into remission once but, sadly, came back in 2007. In May of 2007, her friend Craig Nevius told Pe ...

Just to add to list of this family’s problems, Farrah Fawcett was admitted to the hospital on Friday. Radar first reported the news that she had slipped into unconsciousness, and her loved ones were holding a bedside vigil for her. But today she, her doctors, and a producer friend have released a statement clearing up the severity of her illness. Producer Craig Nevius said in a statement today, "Although it is usually against her nature to correct false or exaggerated stories that originate in tabloid-style reports. "Farrah is allowing this statement out of appreciation for her fans, who...

Farrah Fawcett's physician and a producer who works with her have released statements about her condition, following the news that the actress, 62, has been hospitalized in Los Angeles since Thursday. Her current treatment is the latest setback in her long battle with cancer, first diagnosed in 2006. "On Farrah Fawcett's behalf, I can confirm that she recently checked into a Los Angeles hospital," the producer, Craig Nevius, says in a statement released to People. "And although it is usually against her nature to correct false or exaggerated stories that originate in tabloid-style reports by offering true information that they...

Farrah Fawcett's cancer battle is to be televised as part of a new U.S. TV documentary.

A film crew has been chronicling the former Charlie's Angels star's progress as she flies between Los Angeles and Germany - where she has been receiving controversial treatment for anal cancer over the past two years.

And now TV executives at NBC have picked up the project, titled A Wing and A Prayer.

Filmmaker Craig Nevius hopes the documentary, which has yet to receive an air date, will help to promote cancer awareness.

He says, "The film will do what Farrah has always done so well: get people’s attention and get them talking. Those are always the first steps toward effecting social change of any kind."...

A spokesperson for cancer-fighting star Farrah Fawcett has dismissed reports the actress is seeking "aggressive experimental treatment" in a final bid to beat the disease.

The former Charlie's Angels star, 62, was first diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2006 and began undergoing chemotherapy. Doctors proclaimed her cancer-free one year later, but the disease returned within a few months, prompting the actress to fly to Germany where she received an advanced round of treatment.

According to reports by Britain's Sunday Mirror newspaper, Fawcett recently returned to the country to seek "aggressive experimental treatment", firing her staff as she prepares to lose the battle.

But Fawcett's representative, Craig Nevius, has dismissed the reports, insisting the actress is in Germany to shoot material for her forthcoming documentary about her cancer struggle, and will soon be returning to her Los Angeles home.

Nevius tells Access Hollywood Fawcett would be "tested" by her doctors while in Germany, but denied speculation that she was seeking "alternative treatment".

Friends of Farrah Fawcett have denied claims that the actress is preparing to die from cancer. According to the Sunday Mirror, the former Charlie's Angels star has flown to Germany to seek "aggressive experimental treatment" in a final bid to beat the disease. However, filmmaker Craig Nevius has told Access Hollywood that the report is untrue, claiming that the actress is visiting the country to shoot material for her forthcoming documentary. Nevius admitted that Fawcett would be "tested" by her doctors while she was there but denied speculation that she was seeking "alternative treatment". He added that (more)...

Cancer-fighting star Farrah Fawcett has stopped receiving chemotherapy treatment and is doing well in her ongoing battle against the disease, according to her representative. Fawcett, who was diagnosed with anal cancer in September 2006, underwent surgery to remove the tumour and began a course of chemotherapy and radiation before she was declared cancer-free.

In the spring of 2007 the former Charlie's Angels star learned that the cancer had returned and subsequently flew to Germany to receive an advanced round of treatment.

Now her close friend and spokesperson Craig Nevius tells U.S. news show Access Hollywood the actress is doing very well after returning from Europe six months ago.

Nevius explains that Fawcett, who turned 62 on Monday, is no longer undergoing chemotherapy but is receiving follow-up care and is concentrating on improving her immune system.

Farrah Fawcett is negotiating a multi-million deal with major U.S. TV networks to broadcast a documentary about her battle with cancer.

The 61-year-old actress, who last talked about her anal cancer ordeal on American show Entertainment Tonight earlier this year, has been followed around as she jets between the U.S. and Germany, where she is undergoing revolutionary treatment.

The film's director Craig Nevius refuses to confirm reports network bosses at NBC are buying the documentary for $2 million (GBP1 million), but he reveals, "We are negotiating with one of the three big networks, but no deal has been signed yet."...

Actress Farrah Fawcett is "optimistic" she can beat anal cancer.

The star was diagnosed with the disease in 2006, and has been jetting to Germany to be treated in a specialist clinic.

Craig Nevius, who directed Fawcett, 61, in the new documentary about her battle, A Wing and a Prayer, reveals, "She is cautiously optimistic. Farrah has learned the hard way that with cancer, the test is time."...