Problems at Netflix… American director Carl Rinsch has been sentenced to prison after pocketing $11 million from Netflix. Various American media report this. The director, known for 47 Ronin (2013), must serve 2.5 years in prison.
Blackout
Netflix had great plans for Carl Rinsch. The director made the film in 2013 47 Ronin and then worked with Keanu Reeves. He would also set up a project for the streaming service. Netflix gave Rinsch $11 million to make a series, but that never happened. He used all that money himself.
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After the evil ruler Lord Kira kills their leader and exiles them, 47 ronin (samurai without a master) seek revenge and rehabilitation.
Investments and luxury products
Rinsch spent all that money, which amounts to 9.6 million euros, on cars, watches, clothing and on risky investments. The director was found guilty in December and Rinsch officially heard his sentence last Monday. He gets 2.5 years in prison.
