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Mark Burnett sued over Pirate Master format

James Papa wants credit–and $2 million–for CBS’ failed reality show Pirate Master, so he’s suing Mark Burnett. The real question: Why now, two years after it was cancelled?

Mark Burnett Accused of Pirating Reality Show [TMZ]

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