Court prohibits The Weinstein Company from taking Project Runway to Lifetime

We just heard from NBC, kittens.

"NBC Universal is pleased that the court granted our motion for a
preliminary injunction against The Weinstein Company. The overwhelming
evidence demonstrated that The Weinstein Company violated NBC
Universal's right of first refusal to future cycles of Project Runway.
After hearing all of the evidence, the court issued an order prohibiting
The Weinstein Company from taking the show or any spin-off to Lifetime."


More here:
"In his roughly 40-page ruling, Judge Richard Lowe said NBC Universal had shown, among other things, a likelihood that it might eventually prove it had a right of first refusal to re-sign the show to a new cable TV distribution contract before Weinstein reached a separate agreement with Lifetime."

And here:

"In a statement, Lifetime said it was disappointed by the court’s decision.
“It's unfortunate that the people hurt most by this ongoing dispute are the loyal fans of "Project Runway." In the meantime, Lifetime will pursue all measures to uphold its valid and binding agreement reached with the Weinstein Company for season six of "Project Runway."

[Photo: Bravo]
Court puts temporary halt on "Project Runway" move [Reuters]
NBCU Wins Round in ‘Project Runway’ Suit [TVWeek]