As of December 12, 2023, Zheng Shuang has once again become the focus of attention, because the China Enforcement Information Disclosure Network has released a new announcement on the person subject to execution. According to this announcement, Zheng Shuang's case involved the Shanghai Songjiang District People's Court, and the case was filed on December 7, 2023, with the case number (2023) Hu 0117 Zhi 10765, and the subject matter of enforcement was as high as 90.5 million yuan. This news once again aroused public attention to Zheng Shuang's legal dispute.
Looking back on the previous case, the legal dispute between Zheng Shuang and Haining Dongkai Star Film and Television Investment*** began in 2016, when the two parties signed the "Planning Service Contract". According to the content of the contract, Zheng Shuang should provide planning services for the film and television projects invested by Haining Dongkai Star Film and Television, including project execution, content planning, artist selection, etc., with a service period from February 15, 2016 to May 10, 2016, and a contract amount of 30.5 million yuan. However, the payment of fees and liability for breach of contract involved in the execution of the contract led to disputes between the parties.
The Shanghai Songjiang District People's Court made a first-instance judgment in this case, ruling to terminate the contract and requiring Zheng Shuang to return 30.5 million yuan in service fees and compensate for economic losses of 60 million yuan. Zheng Shuang appealed the verdict, but the Shanghai No. 1 Intermediate People's Court upheld the original verdict on July 18, 2023, rejecting Zheng Shuang's appeal request.
The announcement of the person subject to enforcement this time revealed that the amount of Zheng Shuang who was executed was 90.5 million yuan, which was the subject of enforcement of this case. This is a remarkable figure that reflects the court's enforcement measures against Zheng Shuang and his company. At the same time, it also shows the seriousness and influence of the legal dispute, which has put Zheng Shuang in a more complex legal situation.
According to the information of Tianyancha APP, this execution information is related to the service contract dispute between Haining Dongkai Star Film and Television Investment *** and Zheng Shuang. This once again confirms the complex legal disputes between Zheng Shuang and the company, which may not be limited to a single contract dispute, but may also involve a wider range of business cooperation and legal relationships.
In order to understand this event more fully, we have to look back at the entire history of legal disputes. On January 13, 2016, a film and television investment in Haining signed a "Planning Service Contract" with a film and television culture studio in Shanghai. The contract stipulates that Haining Company entrusts Shanghai Company to provide relevant planning services for its production of TV dramas, and the contract period is from February 15, 2016 to May 10, 2016, with a total cost of 30.5 million yuan. The rights and obligations of both parties, as well as the assumption of liability for breach of contract, are clearly stipulated in the contract. At the same time, the two parties agreed to sign a supplementary contract if necessary, specifying the details of cooperation in detail.
On January 18, 2016, the two parties signed the "Supplementary Contract to the Planning Service Contract", which further clarified the content of the contract, which specifically mentioned Zheng Shuang's participation. The contract stipulates that Zheng Shuang will participate in the filming of the film and television drama involved in the case and serve as the heroine, and agrees on the specific shooting time and payment arrangements. These two contracts formed the basis of the cooperation between the parties, however, the subsequent implementation of the contracts gave rise to a series of legal disputes.
During the period from February 5, 2016 to May 10, 2016, Haining Company paid a total of 30.5 million yuan in service fees in several installments, and the purpose of this payment was clearly indicated as the service fee for the film and television drama involved in the case. However, the process of contract enforcement** arose contradictions and disputes, which eventually led to the intervention and ruling of the court.
In addition, on December 28, 2015, a film and television investment in Haining signed the "Film and Television Program Exclusive Authorization Contract" with a computer system in Shenzhen. The contract clearly stipulates that Haining Company authorizes Shenzhen Company to use the exclusive right of information network transmission of the TV series involved in the case, and the authorization period is five years, and the contract amount is clearly agreed. This contract involves the issue of exclusive rights in film and television works, which adds to the complexity of legal matters.
Further complicating matters, Haining also signed a TV Drama Copyright Licensing Contract with a radio and television station on February 5, 2016. The contract stipulates a total of 77 million yuan in royalty fees, as well as corresponding liquidated damages. This contract further complicates the copyright issue of film and television works, involving the cooperation and interests of multiple parties.
In view of the financial status of the entire project, Haining Company entrusted an accounting firm in Hangzhou to conduct a special audit. The audit report, which was completed on March 15, 2021, details the flow of funds and expenditures related to the project, with actor labor costs accounting for two-thirds of the project expenses and showing the high cost of the project.
It is worth noting that although the film and television drama has completed production and filming, it has not yet applied for a distribution license. This detail raises concerns about the future of the project, especially in the context of Zheng Shuang's legal disputes, which may be subject to additional obstacles.
In addition, a film and television culture studio in Shanghai was established on December 2, 2013 as Zheng Shuang's sole proprietorship. However, according to public information, the studio was approved for cancellation on November 23, 2017, which also brought new problems for Zheng Shuang to face more legal liabilities in his business.
In July this year, Jiupai News and many other ** reported that Zheng Shuang and his wholly-owned Jiujiang Herd Effect Film and Television Culture Studio and Jiujiang Cool Bear Film and Television Culture Studio once again appeared on the hot spot. Tianyancha APP shows that the two studios have added a new consumption restriction order, and the applicant is Horgos Shanghui Film and Television Culture Media***, and the reason for the restriction involves a service contract dispute. The application for this consumption restriction order once again underscores Zheng Shuang's persistent legal problems in the film and television industry, which have a negative impact on her career prospects.
According to various reports, Zheng Shuang and his two studios have been forced to enforce about 1$2.8 billion. This figure is not only a huge amount, but also highlights the dire situation of her legal problems. Zheng Shuang's tortuous experience is not only a legal dispute, but also involves business cooperation, copyright issues, financial audits and other levels, which has had a huge impact on her reputation and career in the entertainment industry.
In the consumption restriction order incident in July this year, the cooperative relationship between the applicant Horgos Shanghui Film and Television Culture Media *** and Zheng Shuang, as well as Shanghui Film and Television, the production company of "Top Secret", have become the focus of attention. This further expands the scope of legal issues involved in Zheng Shuang and has become a hot topic in the industry.
This series of events reflects Zheng Shuang's multiple troubles at the commercial and legal levels. Not only is she under pressure for financial compensation, but she may also be affected by financial audits and spending restriction orders, which will affect her future financial situation and career development. And all this has also become a legal turmoil that has attracted much attention in the entertainment industry, triggering extensive thinking about the norms of celebrity contracts and the legal environment. Zheng Shuang's case may become a lesson for the industry, triggering a deep reflection on business cooperation and legal issues in the entertainment industry.